Acting Governor Wolcott of Massachusetts A Boston native and long-time Republican leader
The piece profiles William Wolcott acting as governor of Massachusetts, tracing his Boston birth on July 15 1847 family lineage dating to colonial times, athletic build and Harvard ties, and a political arc from Boston common council to the state legislature. It notes his early party shifts, Mugwump stance, and pivotal role in party realignment during the Cleveland era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dger Wolcott
Massachusetts
Boston
J. Huntington Wolcott
New England
Mr. Wolcott
Connecticut
Posten Iany
Harvard
Welcoit
Wolcott
Cleveland
James G Blaine
Richard Tl Baua
Walcott
Jesse Cleve
Welcott
Richard AW. Dana
Springfield
Tn Thgl
Repuddivau
German Emperor Criticism Lands Teens in Prison
A 14 year old girl from Metz has been sentenced to eight days imprisonment for insulting the German emperor by writing a private disparaging letter. Also cited, veteran Reichstag socialist Herr Lich Knech will serve four months for inciting the emperor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metz
Alsace-Lorraine
Lich Knech
Reichstag
Music on the Pillow a Denim Embroidered Tune
A fragment recounts a pillow with short musical bars embroidered on denim in white threads. The writer recalls the decorative idea and its charm as a keepsake.
Egypt to Send More Troops Against Abdullah Khalifa
The Khaliis and Abdaliad regime, successor to the Mahdi, face a British march with planned expansion of forces. Abdullah rules harshly, but Sudanese resistance grows as tribes resist taxation and conscription, threatening stability as English expedition approaches along the Nile. Siatin Pasha will accompany the expedition.
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Khaliis
Abdaliad
Fondatien
England
Mahdi
Abdullah
Siatin Pasha
Nile
Abdulah
Baldissara appointed new theater commander in Abyssinia
General Baldisssera takes over command of the Italian forces in Abyssinia after a recent defeat. The Italian army, stretched from Masseyah to Wassella, faces further pressure as North Abyssinian resistance grows. Baldisssera previously served in Austrian campaigns and commanded troops in Italy. He inherits a difficult campaign amid heavy artillery and limited regulars.
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Ceveral Antono Daldissers
Iaan
Tlatlan Gruig i Fiat Attica
Dval
Botvernmend
Caeneral Paratiert Vader
Hallisseras Coven
Masseyah
Wassella
Pew Gener
Vigre
Adewa
Italy
Peretieria
Baldissera
Petidier
Hiern
Vadine
Vienna Military College
Ventitan
Teaty
Herseetieri
Stathoffieri
Uemar
Love and Literacy in England in Matrimony Signs
The article contrasts marriage registration in 1894 where 46 of 1000 grooms and 54 of 1000 brides signed with marks, noting improvements over time. It cites registrar records on literacy and marriage signatures, with percentages comparing grooms and brides and referencing related figures for simulations and variations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
French Roller Boat Project Draws Naval Engineers Endorsements
The Saint Denis dock plans for a roller boat, a decked vessel with a forward roller, are under construction at Seine port. Experts including Rear Admiral Concombeaud and M Bazio approve the concept as practicable, with La Nature overseeing details. the design aims to propel water by a high pressure jet and lift the vessel via the roller.
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Bazin
France
Saint Denis
Seine
Concombeaud
M. Bazio
la Nature Suis
le Fogud
Abduction Plot and Lincoln Era Tales From a Fragment
Centered on 1865 events the piece recounts the underground route for Lincoln’s abduction and the Booth conspirators plan to ambush near Seventh Street Washington with fast horses and a river escape. It also mentions Harringtons and a cat story, linking local lore to national history as a composite essay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Surratt
Booth
John H. Surratt
Payne
Atzerodt
Herold
O'Laughlin
Arnold
Seventh Street Road
Seventh Street Hospital
Lincoln
Seventhtreet Road
Port Video Creek
Navy Yard
Potomee
Sitehy
Mer
Toneoth
Claw
Surya
Ariolt
Jordin
Ole Volt
Cha O Laterdin
Batimore
Pine
Perold
Ata
Cardinal Porepeere Story Confuses Court Etiquette
The fragment describes a cardinal named Porepeere and a dispute over charity as he dismisses a beggar with wit. A mysterious exchange highlights social hypocrisy and the emptiness of noble compassion within a harsh clerical setting.
Smrt Bore. The story of a feat of mechanics
An expert mechanic demonstrates a remarkable feat by threading a sewing seedie through a long bole from eye to patrt, a feat described as a wonderful delivery. The account emphasizes the skill required to pass the large bore through the entire length.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Axl
Troshee
Griliea
Avery Fne
Electrical Progress in Railway Electrification and Methods
The article describes electric railway developments including a 3.00 volt two phase system at Indian Orchard Massachusetts, a Springfield water supply linked station, and plans for an electric line to the summit of Snowclad Jeng Frau. It notes an international prize of 6606 for road construction details and discusses high altitude telephone line challenges, pole hole blasting near Cripple Creek, and the adoption of alternating current trolley systems for long distance suburban traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lerten Seurrere
New York
Springfield
Mase
Horee Power
Jengfrau
Im Enkteriend
West and Northwest Excursion Tickets to Virginia and Carolina
May fare sale promotes homeseekers travel on the Big Four Route and Chesapeake and Ohio to Virginia and North Carolina. Promotes cheap farm lands in Virginia and cites favorable climate and markets. Includes request for pamphlet, rates, and time orders. Also mentions remedies and products in unrelated ad text.
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Chesapeake & Ohio
Virginia
North Carolina
South
U. L. Truitt
N. W. Pla
Clark St
Chicago, IL
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Mr. Welcott
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ATL
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Old Conreact Creek
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Varley
Mill Pond
Secon
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George Washington
Ana Beyerstaf
Coviciy
Fred Ao
George Warrington
Geoge Washington
John
Carcinal Porepeere
Lucien Bonapene
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Electrical Progress
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California Fig Syrup Company
Orty- Kists
Boochentey & CO
Toledo
Waien
Ait Bess
Amat
Alltis
Parsaparilla
Chicago
Ayer
Lyon & Co, Tobacco Works
Durham
Pik
Iguana
Martina South Caroliu
Georgha
Abttatii
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Baal Tenhosae
Kentucky
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ST. Jacobs
Pat
Iit
Alanantin
Dhs
ECO
Grand Mapiis
Mleh
Walter Baker & Co. Ltd
Dorchester
Mass
Racycle
Price
Middletown, Ohio
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