Notable Lord Mayors of London and Their Quirky Names
A survey of past lord mayors reveals a mix of distinguished figures and odd names. Sir Richard Span of 1482, Sir John Brugges of 1520, Alderman Mica jah Perry in 1789, and Sir Benjamin Hamet, fined in 1797, appear among the colorful list. The quip about Sir Robert Viner notes his jovial brew, with Charles II remarking that a drunk is as great as a king.
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London
Richard Span
John Brugges
Agincourt
Brydges
Micajah Perry
Benjamin Hamet
Robert Viner
Viner
Charles II
James’ Gazette
Beau Brummel Story Aboard A Paris Trip
A nautical tale recounts Beau Brummel traveling to Paris with a king's messenger from Calais. The consul arranged free transport, and Brummel slept the entire journey, allegedly snoring like a gentleman according to the messenger.
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Beau Brummel
Calais
Paris
Brummel
The Flight of a Great Nebula in Orion
The Orion nebula displays sweeping glowing streams and stars in groups. Lick Observatory researchers prove the nebula is receding from Earth at eleven miles per second, yet its immense distance means a century passes with no visible change.
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Orion
Lick Observatory
Chicago Record Herald
St Thomas chapel gym trains quick talking youths
The East side chapel of St Thomas Episcopal on Fifth avenue includes a gym where boys learn physical culture. Rector Rev Dr Stires visits often and chats with the lads about their work. A pupil from near the East river recalls a recent contest with rivals from St Pat’s and says they beat them soundly.
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St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church
Fifth Avenue
East Side
West Side
St. Thomas
Stires
East River
St. Pat's
New York Sun
The Ugliest Beast Bearded Saki Described as Hideous
The bearded sakl, a grotesque monkey from South America, is described as the ugliest beast with an evil countenance. It is so hideous that even a hungry jaguar would starve in a cage containing sakis.
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South America
Missed Chance in Philadelphia Boy's Cake Demand
A Philadelphia Press excerpt shows Tommy lamenting a missed chance after his mother reluctantly granted two cakes. He mutters that he should have asked for four, expressing restless regret and cheeky humor in a childlike dispute over portions.
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Tommy
Philadelphia Press
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