In Spite of His Grace on the Train to New York
Margaret eludes guards and boards a late train to New York with Jimmy Dorval. A private car confusion leads to a rushed elopement on board the Washington express. They wed with a clergyman in the cafe car while the duke and father watch, then reveal the marriage as the train stops in Jersey City.
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Margaret
New York
May
Jimmy
Meg
Francis Cadmus
Jimmy Dorval
Ben Tibbettson
Tibbettson
Dorval
Cadmus
Philadelphia
Margaret Fed
Providence
Pennsylvania
Tie
Jimny
West Philadelphia
Pather
Dorval's
Ife
Duke
Before There Were Naval Uniforms
Before the Revolutionary era Newport Bluejacket notes no formal naval uniforms. Officers wore civilian or adapted army attire while sailors varied in dress. Hair was long with a pigtail and lovelocks. wide trousers were common for deck washing. some sailors wore kilts or even stovepipe hats in old prints from 1818.
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Newport
The Twinkling of a Star Explained
The twinkling of a star is attributed to atmospheric causes within Earth's belt of air. Planets do not twinkle due to their larger disk size, which remains visible even to the naked eye, while stars appear as points of light.
Just a Taste. Missionary in Cleveland Leader snippet
A fragment from the Cleveland Leader notes a brief exchange about religion with lines suggesting a missionary visit and a remark about having “a taste” of religion, reflecting casual local discourse. No full context or dates provided.
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Cleveland
Daily Journal Delivery Price
The Daily Journal offers home delivery across the city for 16 cents a week.
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the Daily Journal
The Plain Reason For Damages Debate
A lawyer recounts a railway accident case where a widow received 5 000 in damages for her husband’s death while another victim received 7 500 for a lost leg. The adjuster explains the discrepancy, noting that the higher sum buys a new leg but not a husband, implying the widow could remarry for less.
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Railrod
The
Railway
Arndam
Kansans City
Remedy For Excess In Eating In Cold Water Lemon Juice
A brief medical note advises a draft of cold water acidulated with lemon juice to ease discomfort after overindulgence. It claims this wash helps moderate the stomach’s fermentation and aids digestion, especially after rich seasoned foods.
Old English Election Violence Illustration at Andover 1768
A quaint legal bill records violent fallout after an election at the George inn in Andover in 1768. The claimant cites injuries to his legs, a surgeon's bill, loss of time, and business, totaling about £500.
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England
Andover
George Inn
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