Satanella and a vanished Gracie collide in a studio
In Hee Badd Arnims, Rupert Arnim falls for a reappearing temptress Cora Boyden who claims to be Orrin Clifford’s niece as Gracie, the true heiress, remains under suspicion. Detective Bancker confronts a web of deceit as Cora reveals her identity and a new threat to Gracie’s claim to fortune.
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Arnims
Hee Badd
Bancker
Police
Gracie
Graeid
Pera Nitta
Arnim
Perett of
Hig 'Gonsen
Cora
Boyden
Hei
Satanella
Rupert Arnim
Erling
Cora Boyden
Richard Baneker
Edgar
Orrin Clifford
Cora Clifford Boyden
Max Boysden
Mgekdaer
Grace
Clifford
Little Gracie
Clarissa Clifford
Temperance and liquor influence cross era scenes
A verse about a man and his neighbor who drink and fight, ending in harm. The second excerpt cites Thad Oliver in the Voice criticizing liquor’s impact on Hindus in India, blaming British influence for rising drunkenness and governance challenges.
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Ecch
Thad
Oliver
Notable Temperance Event Without Wine At Washington Reception
Mrs. H. V. White hosted a Washington reception with Senators, Congressmen, diplomats and dignitaries present. The event featured no punch or wines, extensive floral decor, and a dining setup that emphasized temperance as a social standard. Speaker Carlisle and the foreign diplomats attended, highlighting a shift toward alcohol-free high society gatherings.
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National Temperance Society
8. V. White
Brooklyn
Washington
Brooklyn Eagle
Heallway
Congress
Carlisle
White
Hiscock and
Evarts
Ma. White
Corean
Army
Navy
B. F. Stockbirds
Tpit
Michigan
Fifer
Dumois
Harrison
New York City
Airy Castle Tree Home Captivates Washington Visitors
In Washington a man named Hayward builds and inhabits an elevated tree house called Airy Castle near Mount Pleasant. He lives thirty feet above ground from January to December, drawing visitors to his unusual residence amid oaks and rustling leaves.
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City of
Washington
Mount Pleasant
Old City
Tree-Top Bachelor Home Of Pension Office Clerk
A Washington pension clerk, Allen B. Hayward, lives in a tree house built thirty two feet above ground among oaks. His three story refuge has a roof suite, a dining room, a banquet hall and a rope of curios from visitors, with visitors books listing names from Australia to Ireland. Hayward, once wounded and missing an arm at Cold Harbor, has kept the airy residence since 1883, hosting picnics and dances for friends and guests from around the globe.
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Casey
Cuttle
Wilson
Lucca
Allen B. Hayward
Pension Office
Hayward
Washington
E. A. Phipson
Parramatta
New South Wales
Australia
J.R. Howlett
Mexico
Lucie E. Ramsay
London
England
Yoshiuki
Tokio
Japan
Maggie Colgan
Carlevi Forest
Tullamore
King’s County
Ireland
Millar
Glasgow
Scotland
R.keyser
Rome
L. M. Huebert
Lyons
France
General Grant
New Hampshire
New Hampshire Volunteers
Gilman Marston
Yorktown
Williamsburg
Battle of Seven Pines
McClellan
Harrison’s Landing
Battle of
Bristow Station
Manassas
Sec
Epitaphs Reflecting a Noted Misfit in Razidolph Cemetery
The Boston Transcript notes a grave inscription from Razidolph town cemetery. It honors a man born December 7 1836 who died April 1873. The epitaph praises his truthfulness while noting poverty prevented respect.
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Boston Transcript
Razidolph
Ona, Wann
Fire Wipes Out Seattle Business District in 19th Century Blaze
A massive fire devastates Seattle Washington Territory destroying banks, hotels, newspapers, depots, mills, and wharves from Front and Madison to the waterfront. The blaze starts at 2:30 PM in a candy factory and, aided by wind and dwindling water, consumes the city north to Stetson and Poster Mill. Loss estimated at 10 to 15.9 million dollars. Insurance largely with foreign companies. Seattle, Puget Sound’s largest city, 20,000 residents, rich coal and lumber trade, extensive wharves, and growing suburbs. harbor deep enough for large steamers. salmon and wood industries prominent.
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Seattle
Washington Territory
Front
Madison Streets
Ie. Penteus
Stetson and Poster Mill
Palais
California
Oregon
Puget Sound
Teacome
San Francisco
Justice Gray Marries Miss Jeannette Matthews in Washington
Justice Gray of the United States Supreme Court wed Jeannette Matthews daughter of the late Justice Stanley Matthews at her Washington home. The ceremony was Episcopal with Rev. Dr. Leonard and Rev. Dr. Hanlin officiating. The couple left for a country retreat near Boston then Europe in Judy.
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Justice Gray
United States Supreme Court
Jeannette Matthews
Stanley Matthews
Washington
Dr. Leonard
St. John's
Hanlin
Church of the
Episcopal Church
Peete
Paul
Eva Matthews
Justice
Miller
Wood
Strong
Field
Waite
Lucy Corkhill
Wan. C. Endicott, Jr
Blair Les
Boston
Judy
Europe
Prominent Figures Mention Odd Traits and Fortunes
A mosaic of brief notes lists prominent individuals and curious facts. The King of Italy is a total abstainer. Wat Warman dies at seventy after a long life. Queen Victoria has reigned fifty two years. various ministers, nobles, and public figures are cited with salaries, marriages, travels, and career turns.
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Italy
Wanamaker
Qouren Victoria
Antred
Egan
Warman
Bismarck
Joan Bricuts
Rosa Bonneor
Mimisten Lixcoln
Liverpool
London
Allison
Washington
Wariretaw Rem
France
Ness
Oberty
General Weaver
Iowa
West
Adaysite
Oklahoma
Kalakau
Europe
Tamasee
Samoa
Amelie Rives-Chancer
Louise Michel
Paris
Windom
Ladstone
Aaron Burr
New York
John Ericsson
New York Plans Electric Chair for Executions
An 1890s report describes Harold P. Brown supervising electric chair setup for state executions replacing hanging. The device includes a metal cap with a perforated cone, foot restraints, sandals and a hidden switch site, aiming to deliver lethal current within minutes under careful procedure.
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Westinghouse
Cave Dwellers of Southern Chihuahua Noted by Schwatka
Lieutenant Schwatka reports cliff and cave dwellers in Southern Chihuahua near Deming New Mexico. The people live in cliff abodes like Arizona and New Mexico structures, descend by notched sticks, and even ascend steep faces through small crevices. They are described as tall, dark skinned, and sun exposed with weaponry limited to bows arrows and stone hatchets. Population estimates range from three thousand to thirteen thousand. A separate note mentions the City of Paris averaging a transatlantic record of 515 miles in a single day.
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Schwatks
Deming
New Mexico
Chihuahua
Cortez
Arizona
Schwatka
Mexican Mountains
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Tody
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India
Atlanta Constitution
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Georgia
Royal Naval Temperance Society of Great Britain
Her Majesty's Navy
National Temperance League
George W. Clark
Airy Castle
Walt
Whitman
Long Island
Timon
Diogenes
Edmund Lear
Matthews
Marshall Field
Chicago
Hans Hassers Exxoul -Knay
Persia
Winurasm C. Exphorr
Sigourney Butler
Amasa SpraG@uk
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Kent County
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Cleveland
Perrine
South Bennd
Atin Arbor University
South Bend
Meral Jenks
Harold P. Brown
Rnew York
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Espiorer Schwatka
Elgin Creamery
Abs Parts
Digby
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Buffalo
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