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Newspaper
Elizabeth Daily Journal
Location
Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1906
Page
9
A four hour search ends in tragedy as Mrs. Ausford van Bretta and two other young girls are found dead in a trunk. Investigators say the children were suffocated while playing near a bed and trunk. The family life remains under investigation with authorities seeking details of the scenes and times.
A fragmentary historical notice discusses granting and registering a patent of arms by the heralds college. It outlines how a grant passes to a man and his male descendants, with implications for female heirs and provisions for lifetime bearing of arms. Referenced are warrants, signatories, and the role of heraldic authority in validating lineage and entailed armorial bearings.
An Italian resident notes locals criticize expats for not staying long, while prices in Genoa and other cities offer affordable rents. A couple could rent a large furnished room with board for about 80 cents daily, and regions like Nice, Florence, and Palermo showcase appealing climate and scenery for middle class visitors.
A columnist describes life in Palermo comparing living costs to New York. Details cover housing, servants, transport, fresh produce, wine, and even yachts, illustrating an American view of cosmopolitan Italy and the saying that America is easy to earn but hard to live in. It notes language and social ties as key, with a caution about adapting to Italian life.
An old European banquet tale recounts a dwarf Jeffery Hudson serving a cold pie at a duel threat in Burleigh on the Hill. The text details a 16th century pies recipe and later mentions extravagant spreads, mythic ovens, and curious dishes linked to English history.
Quoted line from Solon on law and power comparing fragile cobweb laws to stronger forces. The fragment reflects old political thought on governance and the durability of statutes versus real power when tested.
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