Ghostly schemes spark a bold stage venture
Anthony Taggett plans a live ghostly illusion at night in a house. He dons a sheet cloak and silent shoes, hoping to reveal real specters, while Jemima the housekeeper casually inspects him, mocking his performance as she moves on to bed.
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Anthony Taggett
Mr. Taggtt
Mrs. Taggett
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Jemima
Br. Tageott
Mr. Tarrwett
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Chaytar XI
Rocial
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Yaggett
Anthony Vaggett
Plecet
Gilbert Rickerby
Tagrett
Tsut
Murder Burial Plot Unfolds in Garden Night
Anthony Taggett and Gilbert Rickerby plot a midnight burial of a murdered man in a shadowy garden. Jemima warns of a lurking gray-coated figure as Taggett and allies, including Mr. Reeks, coordinate a cautious escape and concealment while plotting future thefts and revelations.
Chamberlain aided by wife in Edinburgh speech
London correspondence notes Joseph Chamberlain speaking in Edinburgh where he accepts government mistakes and asks for leniency. He defends past actions and urges voters to forgive and reevaluate his leadership amid calls over Sir Redvers Buller’s army dismissal. His wife’s criticisms temper his public remarks according to observers.
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Chimberlain
Joseph Chamberlain
Mr. Chamberlain
Edinburgh
That Wonderful Woman Makes Sheepskin Style Bargain
A thrifty sister of a economical young woman crafts a warm tile jacket at home after balking at a six dollar shop price. The homemade sweater of China silk costs 1.50, yielding an apparent savings of about 4.59 and proving clever domestic ingenuity.
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Slater
New York Times
What the Serious Youth Wanted
A grave youth arrives at the editor's door asking to publish flirtation rules mislaid by girls, presenting a contrast to the lighter mood of his peers. The scene shows a disciplined, serious young man seeking publication guidance in the Cleveland Plain Dealer's voice.
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Cleveland
King Edward VII Studied History Says Prof Goldwin Smith
A Toronto address cited Prof Goldwin Smith of Cornell mentioning that King Edward VII studied history under him at Oxford. Smith recalled privately lecturing the future king and grading him without the monarch ever showing fatigue, noting a king who could endure lectures with discernment and interest.
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Edward VII
Toronto
Goldwin Smith
Emeriton
Cornell University
Ander Hin
Aid
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Oxford
New York Times
Public theater mixup in Chicago Post excerpt
A manager rebukes casting for a hero’s role noting Hester and Binks. The heroine protests that Binks cannot play the lover, blushing as she deflects the comment. The exchange centers on performance doubts and public perception within an amateur company.
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Hester
Chicago Post
Conversation From Austerity Night In The Pub
In a late night exchange at about 2 A. M. Mr. Casey protests drunkenness and questions a caller about what he ordered. The dialogue features Casey insisting I am drunk and demanding the ale, with a shouted reply. The humorous old-time dialogue captures a typical late night scene.
Absence makes the heart grow fonder debate
In a witty exchange from Philadelphia Press humor page Miss Peppery yawns as Mr Borem muses on the old saying about absence. The quip suggests a playful view that people might be better off apart to heighten affection.
Americans Buy Land in Western Canada Saskatchewan Visit
Michigan farmer Mr. H. K. Lent, delegate from Allegan County, reports from Winnipeg to Edmonton and beyond, noting rich black soil, towering wheat and oats up to five feet, yields of 50 to 100 bushels per acre, and extensive stock country. He cites Minnesota settlers buying 12 and 20 sections near Saskatoon and Duck Lake, praising prospects for settlement and farming across Manitoba and Saskatchewan regions.
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8. K. Lent
Allegan County
Canada
Winnipeg
Hdlmonton
Edmonton
Vermillion
McLeod
Regina
Uic Tims
New England Caution in a Boston Christmas Tale
A short comic exchange from the Detroit Free Press contrasts New England thrift with seasonal generosity. A child tells his mother Santa need not donate, noting a worn overcoat likely infested with microbes, prompting amused concern over festive spending.
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New England
Boston
Santa Claus
Detroit
Petition Granted by Royal Silence Trick
An Italian anecdote circulates about a widow seeking recognition for her late officer husband. She writes to Princess Yolanda. The king has the letter read to the baby princess, who remains silent. The king declares, Silence gives consent, and orders the petition attended to.
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Yolanda
Champerlain
New York Press
An Important Discovery in Kidney Cure by Mr Major
Detroit authorities report Mr Benjamin Major of Lane and Hurlbut Ave says he cured his kidney and bladder troubles with Dodd's Kidney Pills after long suffering. He claims his cure is supported by numerous daily reports of successful uses of the remedy. France's annual wheat consumption including seed wheat totals 46,235,600 bushels.
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Mich
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Hurlbut Ave
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Dodd
France
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