American Girl to Greet King at Chilton Lodge in Berkshire
London reports that King Edward will visit the Hon. Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Ward at their Chilton Lodge estate after a January sale. The 2333 acre Berkshire Wiltshire property features 284 acres for shooting, a Kent river for trout, and a Celadon room prepared for the king with a carved mantel and dressing room.
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Edward
Johnny” Ward
Chilton Lodge
Berkshire
London
Ambassador Reid
William
George Peares, Bart
Chiton Lodge
Sir Alexander Henderson
Mark Hanna
England
Alexander
Barkshire
Wiltshire
Kent
Chilton Foliat
Wards
Ward
New Stamp On Sale And Postal Reforms Noted
The post office reports a new two cent stamp issue with twelve varieties, not all on sale yet. A new parcel registration system promises quicker processing, while Christmas rush and Santa letters have yet to arrive in Newark. A.E. Allen's Foot-Ease advertising ends the notice.
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Houdin
Franklin
Young América
Santa Claus
Newark
Growth of Electric Railways Sparks Wide Transport Leap
New electric railways boost travel as six car garages emerge to serve growing demand. Last year electric lines carried 6.68 billion fare passengers with a 40 percent rise in passenger cars over five years. With 85 million people, each rider averages seventy eight trips annually. Electrification expands to mainline steam railroads in coming years.
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United States
Clergymen Live Longer Says British Mortality Study
A British mortality study reports clergymen outlive all other professions. Reasons include later entry into the ministry, orderly lifestyles, moderate exercise, protection from exposure, and possibly religious philosophy fostering balance.
Dying Sister Prompted Navy Desertion at Milford
Milford Mass December 15 Facing imprisonment for desertion from the navy rather than let his sister die without seeing her John G Gilmore a seaman on the battleship Idaho left Philadelphia against orders Wednesday He saw his dying sister in Boston then returned home to Milford where he awaits federal authorities Also includes an unrelated Washington Star quip about Dr Jelliffee and a note to read The Mystery of the Yellow Room
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Milford
Mass
Navy
John G. Gilmore
Idaho
Philadelphia
Boston
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