Boston Elder Learns to Read at Franklin Evening School
The oldest pupil in a Boston public school system, Arthur Crumpler aged seventy four, learned to read and write after three years in the Franklin evening class. Born a slave in Virginia he moved to Boston in 1864 and supported himself as a blacksmith and later by caring for stores.
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Arthur Crumpler
Fraskno
Ringgall Street
Crappler
Virginia
Boston
Franklin Evening School
Typewriter individuality used to identify papers in lawsuit
A New York expert argued that typewriters produce unique marks on each character, allowing identification of documents. She demonstrated by distinguishing writings made by two machines from mixed sheets, noting variations in letter size pressure and striking differences detectable under magnification.
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Eark
New York Wii
Gek Piet Ensemti Gu Trunk Discovery Report
A fragment describes digging near a stream bed where trunks are buried and addressed by Gek Piet Ensemti Gu. The text notes the wood's hardness and indicates it has turned, suggesting an ancient or unusual timber find. The fragment remains incomplete and lacks clear context or dates.
Skylark Themes and Lost Songs Across Time
John Burroughs writes on skylarks and freedom versus captivity, recalling Emerson and youthful memory. A Scot finds renewed joy hearing a skylark, linking art, nature, and distant landscapes in a reflective, period voice.
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John Burroughs
Tee Ovetmay
Emerson
AMUEL Rogers Callaway Rise to NY Central Presidency
AMUEL Rogers Callaway was appointed president of the New York Central & Hudson River railroad on April 12 succeeding Chauscey M. De Pew. Born in Canada in 1863 he began as an office boy with the Grand Trunk railway and rose through chief clerk private secretary to superintendent and general manager roles before leading major lines including the Detroit Milwaukee Chicago & Grand Trunk and Chicago & Western Indiana. His early pay was eight dollars and thirty three cents a month as he climbed the railroad ladder.
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Amuel Rogers Callaway
Chauscey M. Depew
New York Central
Hudson River Railroad
Amelia
Grand Trunk Railway
Bret
Great Weetera
Servieeo
Callaway
Canada
Detroit
Milwaukee Road
Chicago & Grand Trunk
Chicago & Western Indiana Road
Women Claiming Championship in Contested Shooting Field
Report notes a dispute over the women’s shot and trap shooting title with contenders including Mrs. Emma Rock of New York Mrs. W P Shattuck Annie Oakley Mrs Corbella Crosby Tillie Hunt and Mr Lindsley Each has tested rifle or shotgun skill with live pigeons and clay targets while Rock seeks matches from 1000 to 5000 dollars per side Hunt has challenged Oakley and others for prizes ranging from 100 to 5000 dollars The piece also blends other historical narrative excerpts from different topics.
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Emma Rock
New York
W. P. Shattuck
Elkwood Park
N. J
Annie Oakley
Corbella Crosby
Fly Red
Tillie Hunt
Mr. Lindsiey
Richard Hunt
Miss Hunt
Avtte Oakley
Mise Hunt
Buffalo Bill
Pawnee Bill
Captain Hogerdus
Ira Payta
Apérew Lang
Scotland
John Oliver Hobbes
Craigie
Gwendolene
London Daily News
Victor Hugo
Louis Blanc
Thers
Empire
Henryk Sieukiewics
Souther
Bienkiewics
Portrait Allegedly Attributed to Gilbert Stuart Draws Interest
In recent days the Corcorncy Art gallery has received a portrait purported to be of George Washington. The work is claimed to be by Gilbert Stuart, drawing attention from local collectors and historians.
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Kew
Philadalpels Ledger
Corcorncy Art Gallery
Portrey
Geocre
Washington
Gilbert Stuart
Businessman quits poker after seven lucky last hands
A businessman declares he will stop playing poker after seven weeks of nightly gambling at the club. Each session ends with him losing heavily before catching a final big win in the last pot, suggesting fortune is guiding him to stop as he notes a recurring lucky hand.
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Board of Trade
Wade
Live
Notable Bridges and Engineering Feats Across the World
Reports from the Kansas City Journal survey historic bridges including the Brooklyn structure the Queensferry and the Howland arch bridge in Washington and Harlem areas. Mentions long spans at Porto Portugal and bridges in France Scotland and England with notes on construction and notable design elements.
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Kansas City Journal
Hirooklyn
Abe Forth
Queensferry
Howland
Tridge
Washington
Harlem
First Street
New York
Oporta
Portugal
Trapare
France
St. Louis
Tower Bridge
Landin
Serosa
Scotland
Wye
Chester
Cobin Joha
Waahlngion
Hoyne
Thames
Wicden
Newark
Literary gossip and author fortunes across Europe
A collage of writers and projects including John Oliver Hobbes and Henryk Sienkiewicz, with notes on future works and possible sales. Observations on publishers, pigeonholes, and the risks of unrevealed manuscripts, plus reflections on faith and moral law.
Truncated Reflections on Manners and Morality
A fragmentary meditation on gender roles marriage wealth and social decorum. It muses that single men can be as good as married and wealth grants leverage while beauty and grace influence opinion. The piece references medical care prescription and civic figures in a clipped, imperfect prose style.
Fast Time to Chicago Rail Schedule Breaks Confusion
Schedule fragment notes fast time to Chicago via Ris Grande Western starting February with rail connections from Lake City to Denver andChicago. Mentions express leaves at 6 am and arrivals around $55 on the third day with connections to Ree York and Terver sf 35.
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the &Faetic Express
Sat Lake City
Denver
Hovtad Treies
Ree York
Terver Sf
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