Notable Philadelph ia railroad clerk tale of trinket theft
A Philadelphia Pennsylvania Railroad office tale recounts a clerk named Casuatt who rewarded the chief by gifting a gold and amber holder after a morning incident. The exchange led to the clerk retaining both the holder and a second trinket, valued at least $23, in a strange display of generosity and power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Casuatt
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad Way
Casuatt
Cawsatt
Black
Str Canantt
Washington
Problems for the Chess Enthusiasts
Correspondents report on a prominent chess problem by N. F. Weed and note a historic highlight from Lasker’s visit. The item cites J. F. Barry as a leading New England player and contains a sequence of moves in descriptive notation with comments by Reichhelm and Lasker. It notes White and Black choices and ends with a claim that Kingside attack leads to victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lasker
Hostan
J. F. Barry
New England
Reichhelm
Harry
Ruy Lopes
Consolation for the Homely Old Maid
A muddled compilation of chess commentary and social notes. It references a proposed Honolulu chess club led by Dr. Binclair in the Bowton Building and details threats to a woman from anxieties about safety. The piece also juxtaposes fiction about a widow and melodramatic fears with talk of chess strategy and social gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Darey
Hye Vial
Lasker Wouma
Bostonly Joys
Lanier
Knight
Lasker
Hlack
Harry
Honolulu
Binclair
Bowton
The Art of Dress and Color Choices
A discussion of dress as personal expression, noting color psychology and harmony. Red signals bold traits while violet suggests spirituality. Guidance covers fabric lines, trims, and the balance between tailor made precision and flowing styles, urging readers to choose a style that fits their individual personality.
Wayt Women Earn a Living
A worker describes duties maintaining statuary dusting delicate plaques vases and framed art at a home or gallery. The piece notes careful scheduling and use of cloths brushes and tools to prevent damage while keeping hollowholders orderly and clean.
The Ballad of Canon Ball Bill and the Orderly
A humorous verse tale follows an overworked camp orderly nicknamed Canon Ball Bill. The narrator laments endless rounds, shabby care from a plant supervisor, and rogue tasks that leave the orderly exhausted yet resolute, vowing never again to endure such toil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Koaki
The Fine Art of Handicapping Horses with Math
A discussion on mathematical handicapping for horse racing explains how minute factors such as inch by inch differences, distances, and weight affect outcomes. It argues experts rarely exceed forty percent success, notes public reliance on shared data, and emphasizes distinct, tested methods across top handicappers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathematica
Korea
Anal
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N. F. Weed
Highgate and
Hampstead Express
B& P
F. Blake
J. Barry
Lasger
Mae
Abe
Fet
War Aunn
Nick Deadeye
Widow's Woods
Uate
Cannon Ball Bill
Newton Dinah
Newton
Tie
Bis
Mender
Kan
TY Ty
George
Klickapoovjil
Sciatica
E. R. Wilson
Chippewa, Falls, Wis
Horron Drug Company
S. J. Salter
Orpheum
Telephone
TIMES
J. B. de Faria
Maternity and Hospital For Women
Lisbon
Europe
Alakea St
Moore
P.O Fox
Wing WO Chan
Doalore
Nuanu Street
UTS
Kapiolani Park
Kalin
Ge. P.O. Hox
the von Hamm-Young Co., Ltd
Alex. Young
David Dayton
Merchant Street
Ella Dayton
Noana Hotel
Waikiki Beach
Moana Hotel
Moana Hotel CO
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