Hotel Hall Encounter Reveals Ottawa Visitor in New York
A New York hotel clerk shares a tale of a crowded hall in February as a weary man in a frayed overcoat seeks Ronald Farquharson of Ottawa. The visitor signs as John Lenry Robinson, prompting a playful misrecognition of identities before reveal unfolds. The scene ends with an awkward, ongoing conversation about the guest’s plans.
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Ottawa
Canada
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John Lenry Robinson
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Canadian journalist stirs up a man named Bounderby
In a snowy Ottawa hotel an unnamed reporter questions a Canadian about annexation and a mysterious western papers syndicate. The man, Bounderby alias Robinson Jones Brown, flees after a tense exchange. The clerk reveals Bounderby’s Detroit past and a possible link to the missing money.
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Ottawa
Detroit
Bounderby
Canada
Philadelphia
Frightful Tale of the Sunken Anglia Disaster at Sea
Captain Younghusband recounts a sunken iron steamer Anglia that capsized after striking a sand bank. Most passengers escaped by boats or spars while others perished in cabins. Boats from a nearby ship offered food and hope as the tide rose inch by inch, until retreat became necessary.
Self treatment of toothache with makeshift rope
A Boxcraft man far from a dentist tied a fishline to a book in a piazza and sat down to pull a tooth. Bath resident recalls a neighbor who extracted his own teeth. A man used a string and weight to yank upper or lower teeth by dropping or tossing the weight.
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Lewiston
Immunity patterns in plague outbreaks across eras
Pall Mall Gazette notes irregular immunity to plague across races and sects. Examples: Protestants in Lyons, Jews in Nimeguen, Jews in Langoens and Poland cholera cases. Dormant seeds of plague resurfacing after exposure, with Constantinople observations by Procopius and cases of Van Dam children moving to Goreunen, who died when the disease returned alongside their family.
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Reed and Culberson in Congress Portraits and Remarks
In this anecdote Thomas B. Reed joined judiciary work upon entry to Congress with Judge Culberson as committee chairman. Steed recounts Culberson’s sharp legal expounding in 80 minutes, shaping a vow to skip pay when Culberson presided. Culberson is praised as a deep thinker yet seen as unkempt in appearance per the Cleveland Plain Dealer account.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Dispatches spelling debate spans wartime reports
A London Standard note discusses whether dispatches or despatches is correct. Dr. Murray of the Oxford English Dictionary cites historic usage from dis- and des- variants, noting dispatch is preferred for historical accuracy and English analogy.
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Murray
Johnson
London Standard
Better Article Must Win Price War of Public Favor
A business principle explains that no price difference exists, so the better article wins favor with the public. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is cited as the proven choice, with strong sales due to long-standing trust. Advertisements from Emmert & Burrell and water rents reminder appear, plus Southern Railway homeseekers tickets offer and dates.
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Chicago
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New Year at the White House in Democratic Style
The piece explains the New Year’s reception at the White House as the era’s closest equivalent to a European court. It notes the president shakes hands with 8 000 to 10 000 people, the parade of full dress army navy officers, and the dazzling foreign diplomats led by Sir Julian Pauncefote.
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Supreme Court of the United States
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M’kinley
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Samuel Stubbard
Ely Cream Balm Offers Cleanser and Healer for Nasal Catarrh
Advertised nasal care product Ely Cream Balm is described as a cleanser, soothing healer for the nasal membrane. It claims no drying or irritation and no sneezing, priced 50 cents, available from druggists or by mail from Ely Brothers New York. Upon administration it spreads and provides immediate relief.
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Ely Brothers
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New York
Noonan Nomination Noted From Senate History
The Baltimore American notes that Noonan has never been nominated for the presidency from the Senate, while many senators strained to reach the White House. It recalls Chicago convention nomination of a senator-elect in 1880.
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Pain Balm Treatment Warns Of Pneumonia Prevention
A chest pain remedy from Chamberlains Pain Balm dampened flannel bound to the chest relieves pain and wards off pneumonia during a cold. The same treatment claims to cure a lame back in a few hours. Sold by Emmert & Burrell.
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The New York Tribune 1900 Prospective Tri-Weekly edition
The Tribune proclaims Republican allegiance and patriot service with decency and vigor. It touts the new Tri-Weekly edition as a valuable asset for party aims, promising prosperity, protection, sound money, and strong government to support Republican success in 1900. A daily and Sunday Tribune option, priced at ten dollars yearly, features an illustrated supplement and superior business value.
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