The Duke of Portland Title and a London Mystery
A long report details the Duke of Portland born 1857 and crowned in 1879, his marriage in 1889, with Queen Victoria as sponsor. It discusses a rumored coffin containing lead instead of a body, and a legal case by George Druce against his uncle to prove or disprove the family’s claim to the Portland title.
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Ieutenant
Honorable Artillery Company of
London
Duke of Portland
Thomas Yorke Dassal-Yorke
Walmsgate
Queen Victoria
George Druce
Druce
Beker Street
Portland
Cruce
England
Druces
Russian post office savings bank growth cited in consular report
Consul T E Heenan of Odessa notes the Russian post office savings bank system shows strong growth with deposits rising from 501.6 million dollars on August 1 1903 to 686.5 million on the same date in 1907. He says the surge reflects people preferring to save away from home rather than store cash at home. A boy's idea of a hero is another boy who runs away from home.
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Russian Post Office Savings Bank
T. E. Heenan
Odessa
Post Office Savings
Russia
Prize Awarded For Speed Of Light Rays And Infrared Question
Uriah A Boyden deposited $1000 with Franklin Institute trustees nearly 50 years ago to test if all rays share the same velocity. Dr. Paul R Heyl of Philadelphia proved visible and ultraviolet rays travel at the same speed, earning the prize. Judges recommend keeping the fund as a prize for infrared ray speed experiments.
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Uriah A. Boyden
Boston
Franklin Institute
Boyden
Baron von Wrede
Paul R. Heyl
Central High School
Philadelphia
Perseus
Journal of the Franklin Institute
Voice from the Wilds and Johnnie’s First Family Visit
Johnnie, visiting his country grandparents, writes to his anxious family saying he is wet and hopeful they are well. He adds a peculiar tip to eat raw red cabbage for something good. The note shows a child’s simple, earnest voice from rural life.
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Johnnie
John
Real happiness not bought by wealth says South Bend Times
The South Bend Times argues happiness cannot be purchased with money and greed harms joy. It mocks harsh pride and calls for common sense over wealth, notes on misers, family discipline, and the value of shared trust. It contrasts old fashioned virtues with modern greed and urges prudent living.
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South Bend Times
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Reynolds
Lennox
The
Star Store
Dye Thompson Lumber Company
F. A. Hollett
Law Notary Public Office
Nolan Block
Francesville
R. Brenneman & Son
India
E. Burson
Alls Answered
Mullins & Hepp
Telepone
Winamac
Indiana
State of
County of
Pulaski
Thomas Garrigan
Mas
Rosa Garrigan
Ind
Fla. Wittmer
Pulackis Circuit Court
FF. J. Vupernaz
Ponent
Coldcolonel
Trusim
Canada
North Dakota
Michigan
Northwest
William C Myers Land Company
Francesville, Indiana
Alkires
Alkire & Son
K. T. Alkire & Son
Francesville Tribune
Judson" Fitzpatrick
J. A. Clark
Salem Township
State Bank
Imp
Elh. Meyer
Sant Nion
Tillett’s
Billy”’ Rees
the Barber
T. W. Kelsey
Blo
American Isurance Co
Crist Huppert
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