Fragmented Utterances on Race, Money and Bravery in Burdette Note
In a meandering Burdette piece, a narrator muses on race, wealth, brains, and luck. The city of UCERNE and the idea of a raceground era mingle with parables about fortune, the night watchman, and the temptation of stolen millions. The voice critiques credence in banks and chance, urging prudence and wit.
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Nightwatchman
Fly
Dts
Haddt
Obed Donte
Shaye
Switzerland in the Alps and Mosquitoes Tour
An American traveler recalls Swiss scenery, mountain treks, and the post tunnel rise of mosquitoes. He notes brisk climbs, narrow ledges, and a humorous clash of aging with youthful energy while contrasting Swiss charm with New Jersey insects. He closes reflecting on aging and adventure.
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America
California
Switzerland
St. Gotthard
Alps
New Jersey
Alpine club ascent and social misadventure
A scattered reminiscence details a rugged mountaineering outing by seasoned climbers in Norfell jackets and knickerbockers. The narrator, aiming for alpine glory, joins a party with Madame, braves steep grades, and savors panoramic splendor amid cautious, older mountaineers who have used their Alpine stocks to secure the route.
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Gredd
Sir George Grey Tells Young Visitors A Curious Tale
In the Natural History Museum at South Kensington Sir George Grey enjoys meeting children. A boy asked the explorer to name a specimen from Australia and then who killed it. Grey hesitated but finally told the tale fully, the youngsters listening in astonished delight and ending with cheers and thanks.
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Sir George Grey
England
Natural History Museum
South Wensington
Sir George
Australia
New York City Faces Vigilance and Debt Darkening Its Image
The Protestant bishop of New York urges a 25 000 strong vigilance committee as the chamber of commerce and former mayor lead a drive against local corruption. Croker’s influence waning amid anti vice crusade mirrors a city burdened by a 150 million debt from political machine era. Brooklyn water issues and illegal wells compound the crisis as reform tests the metropolis.
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Newrk
Chamber of Commercce
Exmayor
Foel
New York
Potter
Chamber of Commerce
Croker
England
Ite
Wall Street
Tie
Dick Croker
Lake George
Adirondacks
Ramapo Company
Brooklyn
The Coming of Bernhardt and the Quiet Millionaire
In New York City optimistic teachers praise Croker as reforms cut salaries post New Davis law lowers pay, while Sara Bernhardt draws immense support with over 100000 in advance seats. Stories of unnoticed wealth emerge as a Wall Street partner, Wolf, dies with a $20 million estate. Christmas advice: don’t pay too much for trees.
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Croker
Weed
Siscgceo
New York
Davis
Brooklyn School
Ameer
Dartmouth
Sakiry Awas
Bernhardt
Sara Bernhardt
Rachel
Brooklyn
Bedora
Sara
Medora
Wolf
Wall Street
Kuhn, Loeb & Co
Stock Exchange
Owen Langdon
The Wieler Revelations On New York Water Use
An expert hired by a private citizens group shows about 2 million dollars a year leaks in the water department. The discrepancy is between water used and water paid for, with Croton water cited as a sample.
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Wieler
New York
Ctizens
Marconi Masters The Mastless Radio Breakthrough
The London Daily Express quotes Sig. Marconi predicting America and Britain will speak by Christmas. The note highlights his planned use of aerial wires and low masts, claiming new control of air waves to extend range and send sound near the ocean surface, reducing reliance on tall masts.
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Sig
Marconi
Londo Daily Express
America
Great Britain
Snowdon
Sig. Marconi
Southampton
Tone Island
New York
Duke's Debts Interview with Eugene Zimmerman in New York
Eugene Zimmerman says his daughter will wed the duke of Manchester. He dismisses debts rumors and notes the duke will work in Britain politics and may join the house of lords. The couple will visit Cincinnati for a reception at Zimmerman's home.
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Eugene Zimmerman
Duke of Manchester
England
New York
Lakeness
America
House of Lords
Drunken Man Disrupts Koken Church Revival Scene
A drunken saloon porter disrupted a Presbyterian revival in Koken Indiana. Evange Merton Smith urged restraint as the man shouted insults from a front seat. The janitor escorted him out while the minister continued, saying the issue was temperance within, not the individual. The outburst ended with tears and a somber mood, many spectators crying.
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Presbyterian Church
Koken
Ind
Evange Merton Smith
Chicago
Evangelist
Ants Destroy a Mansion in Garrett Residence
A library floor at Miss Mary Garrett’s pala ce in Baltimore collapsed due to termite infestation. The structure suffered severe honeycombing with joists eaten through necessitating costly rebuilding and restoration efforts, with extensive damage expected.
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Mary Garrett
Garrett
Petimore
Erie
Professor Maertens Lecture Series on China and Foreign Uprisings
Prof Maertens presents a review of lectures at the University of St Petersburg discussing China’s anti foreign uprisings and European reactions since the turn of the century. He notes the emperor’s role and the reasons behind popular unrest while highlighting his private role in foreign affairs. Estimates iron reserves and Indian emigration to Canada are mentioned.
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Maertens
International University of
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