Explosion near famed artist Alma Tadema house shocks London
A canal boat loaded with gunpowder exploded opposite Laurence Alma Tadema’s home on Regent's Park Canal at 4 am in rainy London. The blast wrecked walls and shattered every window within a mile while the artist, awakened in his pajamas, escaped with only shock and confusion. Peter Knox, the bridge watchman, narrowly survived after stepping off the bridge just before the blast. The incident left the staircase and hall in ruin, yet Alma Tadema recalls a prior memory of descending the stairs untouched, provoking disbelief and awe.
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Chicago
Is the Number of Stars In Space Infinite
The Chicago Record-Herald analyzes debates on whether the star count is finite or infinite. It notes that a truly infinite universe would produce a uniform sky glare, yet observations show no such blaze. Arguments based on gravity and light absorption question the infinity claim and acknowledge limits to proof.
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Strength of an Eagle and Egypt Echoes Through Columns
A collected excerpt notes the strength of a bald eagle from weightlifting feats and animal carriers, citing a 119 pound man and a 20 pound eagle task. It also shifts to Robert Hichens praise of Egypt and a series of quips and proverbs from various newspapers.
A Bohemian Auto Misadventure and a Friendly Warning
A famed author recalls an amusing New York outing with a new car, quickly turning into a mistaken theft when she and a friend drive off with another person’s vehicle. They realize the error after a late night return to the hotel and the owner, amused yet stern, offers future access to the car.
Rexall Remedies Endorsed By Houseworth Bros Trust
The Houseworth Bros stores report crowding as they endorse Rexall Remedies calling them pure and dependable. They promise full satisfaction or the medicine costs nothing. Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets target stomach irritation and dyspepsia and sell for 25 cents per package.
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Houseworth Bros Offer for Medicines Draws Attention
Tablets cost nothing if they fail to satisfy and Houseworth Bros secure control of the sale of these remedies. The note urges all in need of medicine to investigate and take advantage of their frank and generous offer.
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Houseworth Bros
How Mayne Reid Won His Bride Through a Novel
Captain Mayne Reid met a thirteen year old girl who read his book The Scalp Hunters. Two years later at a Polish refugees event she approached him. He gave his card, she sent her address, and he urged her to say she loved him.
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Mayne Reid
Captain Mayne Reid
Captain Reid
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Whittier Applauded as Guest At Church Meeting
The Boston Post reports poet John Greenleaf Whittier attending a church gathering with many attendees. A speaker quoted his verse to the audience and Whittier joined the applause, later joking he could not recall writing the lines.
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Whittier
Boston Post
Evening Calling and Phonographs at Turnocks
A short humorous note cites the Atchison Globe about a man visiting ladies and the chaos he leaves behind, followed by an advertisement urging readers to buy Edison phonographs at Turnocks.
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Edison
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