Topics of the Times Reflections on society and issues
A lengthy column reviews social trends politics and culture noting sensational phrases about women race and entertainment. It critiques topics from the American ice trust to education suffrage and public morality while touching on international affairs and public policy.
Third Story Back Comedy Reveals Subletting Conflicts
A landlady confronts a bald tenant over a third story back room used to sublet to a sewing woman and her client, causing wear and disruption. The tale, relayed from a New York Times column, ends with a wary remark about mothers prioritizing children.
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Marcus Aureliua
New York Times
White Hand A Tale of the Early Settlers of Louisiana
Chopart the French commander schemes to seize the White Apple village while warning signs from Indians spark fear among the garrison. White Hand learns of planned doom and prays for his people as the Natchez vow to resist. A tense night of feasting, covert oaths, and looming retribution ends with a chilling sense that the Great Spirit may rally native power against invaders. Locals include Chopart Mace and Natchez leaders the Great Sun and his chiefs.
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Phipps
Philadelphia
Berlin
England
Chopart
Natches Fort
Gov. Perier
White Apple
Monsieur
Mace
White Hand
White Mand
Natches
Ilay
Natchos
Stomg Serpent
Coqualla
Louie
New Orleans
Coquaila
Lea
Natchez
Massacre of Natchez by Indian raiders described in early chronicle
An early morning gathering among the Natelet begins with loading pistols and sharpening tomahawks as they march to Natchez. They attack white settlers, massacre French traders, and take captives, sparing a wagoner and a tailor. Two hundred fifty severed heads shock survivors as White Hand mourns.
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Natchez
New Orleans
White Hand
Lebean
Lorge
Coqualia
Bretheren
Foraker
Washington, D. C
Sting Serpent Awakens In Grief and Warning
In a tense scene Sting Serpent lies on bearskins as White Hand and a youth approach. The great hall trembles with fear while Serpent signals the youth to sit, voicing grave intent and secrets to be shared about the dangerous undertones surrounding their world.
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Lolge
Sting Serpent
Anow
White
New England
New York
Bowery
Lady Barker
Simla
Europe
Olympian Nectar Trust Sparks a Fiery Protest
A mythic dinner scene unfolds as Jupiter and Juno blame the Olympian Nectar Trust for poor quality and higher prices. Mercury leads the board while Neptune receives stock. Jupiter vows swift action with dramatic thunderbolts, threatening decisive retribution.
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Jupiter Pluvins
High Olympus
Jupe
Juno
Olympian
Jupiter
Olympian Nectar Trust
Mercury
Apollo
Mars
Neptune
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Juple
Supreme Court
Thunderbolt
Hoodooed Ear Tale Sparks Odd Anecdotes Across America
A fragmented account recalls repeated injuries to ears and toes attributed to hoodooed misfortune. Tales span New Orleans to Chicago, linking misfortunes from a railcar accident to a football groom’s misstep, with a Scottish boy and education tales interwoven.
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New Orleans
Railroad Magnate Mr Hill tightens grip on crisis during derailment
Versatile railroad leader James J Hill on a Great Northern tour faced a derailment at a steep grade. He directed the jacks, sand, and lever work, correcting the lift and guiding the locomotive back onto the rails, delaying only twenty minutes.
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James J. Ills
Great Northern Road
Hill
Mr. Hil
Mr. Hill
New York
Question of Degree in College Outcomes Debate
A Washington Star representative observed a discussion on human existence and education. The speakers claimed a college degree correlates with life success, with one noting a rule that hard work often leads to achievement and a degree.
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School of Mines
Paris
Washington Star
Habits Mr Browna Good Morning Conversation Fragment
Fragmentary OCR note cites a greeting exchange between Mr Browna and Mr Jones about Jones wife. It mentions flattery, agreement, hallows her ages beads and Bailey as an unclear reference. No clear event date or place.
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Mr. Browna
Mr. Jones
Second Trombone Tale Tests a Philadelphia Drummer
A Philadelphia drummer known for kindness recalls a concert night when he agreed to fill in on second trombone for a neighbor in town. Lacking proper skills, he followed the first trombone’s movements and failed to produce a sound, prompting a tense standoff with the conductor.
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia Telegraph
Jim
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