Roosevelt asistant secretary of the navy and reformer
A fragmented historical account describes Theodore Roosevelt’s rise as assistant secretary of the navy and a reform figure in New York City policing. It notes his pursuit of vice suppression, investigations into provitlers, and the resulting public interest in his aggressive stance and integrity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Heodore Roosevelt
Navy
Board of Commissioners of Police
New York City
Forin
de Iy
Helland
Kbs She
Bryant translates Homer for solace after his wife's death
The Atlantic notes that after Margaret Bryant died in 1866, her husband William Cullen Bryant translated Homer twice over, completing a full version of the Odyssey before December 1871 at age 77. The piece compares Bryant's work to other translations by Pope, Cowper, Derby, Lang, and Palmer and discusses the translations' fidelity and English style.
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Bryant
the Atlantic
Pope
Cowper
Lord Derby
Lang
Palmer
Hay
Lisens
Ivan Aust
Odtaseus
The Actors Society of America and Its Theatrical Standards
The Actors Society of America, a new group with 1500 members in under 18 months, enforces strict entry rules based on experience and character. It aims to protect actors from dishonest managers, sanitary concerns, and contract fraud, while promoting discipline and audience safety in theaters nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Actors’ Society of America
Dor
United States
Board of Health
Dager
Franged Drare and the Hori Dishing Trish Wormwe
A garbled report describes a range of performers and performances with scattered names such as Miss Franged Drare, Joseph Jefeewog, Bio etts, and Sonia town. The text mentions a Beached Forrest scene, a curtain and manager interactions, and various musical and dancing acts amid unclear events.
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Fiat
Joseph Jefeewog
King George Intervenes in Tenement Scene in Athens
A tale from Athens recalls King George hearing a wretched song from a tenement. He confronted two rough workers, restrained one, then punished the other with a stern talking to. The royal act left the onlookers impressed by the humane, stern approach.
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George
Forsece
Athens
Webow
Staging scene notes from coastal messengers described
Fragmentary notes describe messengers along the coast of Pleride and Georgia who speak of a staging blank and the formation of their mouths. The text hints at repeated sounds and a ritual or ceremony once observed, with unclear details due to garbled OCR.
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Pleride
Georgia
Emalier
Tree remains mystery amid Delaware shop ruins
Fragmentary notes describe an ancient tree near Delaware shops with unclear provenance. Report mentions a Bowster and Ock Tree as possible names, but details are unreadable. Local historians seek clearer records to identify the tree and its historical significance.
Actress Migs Evesson Returns to Stage Spotlight
The article notes Migs Evesson reappears before theater audiences after a quiet period, with focus on her personal life and the appeal of her performances. It highlights her status as a popular actress and the public interest in her career.
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Migs Evesson
Stew Yeabele Evenson Theatrical Figure Spotlighted
The article profiles Stew Yeabele Evenson, a theatrical character famed for vivid appearances. Once prominent among theater communities, she performed under managers Prakman and Peimer, with her name linked to dramatic roles and cinematic presence.
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Yegbelle Evesson
Mort Heertitn
Wemec
Mr. Prakman
Wr. Peimer
Stage Whiiacy and Early Plays by Shaw and Henley
A fragmented note discusses stage works by Robert Lewis Stevenson and Ernest Henley, mentions George Bernard Shaw’s new play amid London productions, and references titles such as Under the Bad Robe You Never Cen Tal and At Piney Ridge with uncertain details about crowd reception and timing.
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Admirel Goines
Robert Lewis Stevenson
Ernest Henley
Lomdoemer
George Bernerd Shaw
London
Piney Ridge
Polish Countess Ties to Calve Tour and Telepathic Claims
The article profiles Mademoiselle de Walska, a Polish noblewoman and associate of Emma Calve, described as a telepathic occultist who believes in communication with Martians and spirits. It mentions her father Count de Wolska, a Polish exile, and recounts vivid, speculative claims about miracles and future events. It also describes a shipwreck find of preserved bodies from the American vessel Peyans.
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Emma Calve
Mademoiselle de Walska
Count de Wolska
Paris
Calve
Mademoisella de Welska Ig
Marate
Earth
Taylaw
Academy of Sciences
Oes
Sailaess
Fenger
Toner
Deir Ieee
Fragmented Note on Electric Power Promises and Hazards
A garbled report discusses electric power promises and a proposed replacement by a hand tool. It mentions households, gas markers, and electricity generation aims. The text also alludes to various styles of cigars and battery storage, reflecting unclear editorial content.
Bubenstein's Serprise in Paris Audience
Fragmentary note recalls poet Bubenstein performing in Paris before about 4500 listeners described as bombers and others. A hotel encounter with a friend asks Wheat if he is in Paris and mentions strictness of exile and contemplation.
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Bubenstein
Paris
Fragmentary OCR Gloss of Political and Legal Figures
The readable fragments mention figures such as a mayor and officers in a political setting, with scattered references to names like Booker and Payne. The text hints at a historical legal or public notices context, but key details, dates, places, and full names are missing or garbled.
College Women Face Pay Gap Across Positions
A damaged excerpt shows college women earning less than men for similar work at various roles. It notes teachers and clerical staff among groups with lower wages and few who earned more, signaling pervasive pay inequality across positions.
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Kems
Remeinder Sre
Ree Cream for Biederha wick and Meconghed in verge of Geach
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Ree Cream tied to Biederha wick and S. J. Meconghed with three weeps near a verge of Geach. Names and place details are unclear due to damaged text.
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Biederhawick
S. J
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Femeie Speerk
Bery Feye
Rhea Gress
Hee March
Homer
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Musil
Obe
MrKinley
Mithinlev
Bea
Aloe
Miteliede
Choma
Tae Isiot
Iti Podibue
Ital
Home Office
Bia
Hetweer
Harety
Baron Ban Npy Hong
Playverfolk
Actors Society of America
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Mer
Sage
Kowa Lindem
Thomas
Orlando
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Leslie’s Weekly
Richard Mansfield
Wyselo
Tess
Mintle Maddern Fiske
New York
Howard
Fiske
Ber
Phoo
Sackett
Sige Co
al Omaha
Neh
Sha
Biralfy
Spectac
Miss Franged Drare
Fred Eeycon
Reyroe
Sonia
Perkers
Raelock
Or Regere
Percy Wrike
Ferme
Fleahy
Tie Pines
Etrontest
Etrike
Gertix
Mnet
Neerty
Che Oen
Sulet
Matrevseuera Co
Fastee & Pets
Nelli Lie Elmer
Tuk
Terry
King George
Bowster
Stew Yeabele Evenson
Mademoiselle DE Wolska
Defenacioas Littl Girls
Breton Coast
Wolske
Hriisil ToeMdela
Marlenioteelle de Waleska Propanes
Abe
Pepo Bey
Mademo
Sydney Frederick Forbes
St. Louis Republic
Jubilee
Barberton
South Africa
William Forbes
Barberton Stock Exchange
Johannesburg
Sydney
Transvaal
Masonic Hall
Ledge Jubilee
F W. Fortes
Lewis
Ail Lin
Mr W. Be
Nicholie
Pulliorg
Tian Browgh
Promivead
Dena Wien
Fabery
Pdeai
Rian
Ite
Booker
Bob
Payne
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