Mysterious Glenarm estate tale advances in village
In a foggy Grandville setting, Squire Glenarm confronts explosive clues about his uncle’s hidden wealth. Arthur Pickering, executor, visits the chapel grounds as Bates the servant schemes with caution, and Olivia hints at watchful danger amid a tense pursuit of a concealed fortune.
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Morgan
Glenarm
Pickering
Bates
Vermont
Hutt
Arthur Pickering
America
New York
Air
Glenarm Gate
Annandale
Japhoe
Olivia
Squire Glenarm
St. Agatha’s
Aera
Slater Theresa
Miss Devereux
Mr. Glenarm
Fraunces Tavern restoration recalls Washington farewell room
Fraunces Tavern in New York, oldest landmark, was restored and formally turned over to the Sons of the Revolution on December 4, 1907, the 124th anniversary of Washington’s farewell to his officers. The project cost about 150000 dollars, with 40000 dollars for restoration. Architects reclaimed original walls bricks and bricks from Holland matched ancient lines, preserving the Long Room where Washington bid farewell.
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Washington
Broad Street
New York
Franklin
Elies
New York City
Chamber of Commerce
Sons of the Revolution
W. H. Mersereau
Fraunces' Tavern
Fraunces
Tarrytown
Holland
Pear Street
Black Sam" Fraunces
Frederick 8. Tallmadge
Friends of humanity pity war and banishing mankind’s plague
A quotation from Washington expresses opposition to war and a wish to end mankind’s plague by redirecting the sons and daughters of the world to innocent amusements rather than making and using weapons for destruction.
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Friends of Humanity
Washington
Remarkable Disappearance Puzzle for Hired Girl
A hired girl from distant shores knocks over a miniature Venus de Milo on a plano. She bends to inspect the scene while dusting, then confesses breaking off both arms. Despite searching, she cannot locate the missing pieces as the mistress returns home and learns of the accident.
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Plano
Furrin Shores
Youthful Smoker From Greenock Aged Child Draws Attention
Henry Twele, a three and a half year old boy from Greenock near McKeesport, is described as possibly the youngest tobacco user in Allegheny county and perhaps Pennsylvania. He has been smoking for over a year, his father a miner, and he cries unless provided with a pipe or cigar daily. Milk and medicine are rejected, and he falls asleep after smoking.
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Henry Twele
Greenock
McKeesport
Allegheny County
Pennsylvania
Miner
Perfectly Truthful Verse Exchange Remains Ambiguous
A playful exchange features a young lady coyly declining to sing while her admirer insists he enjoyed hearing her. The flirtatious banter captures a light tone and hints at mutual curiosity without further context.
Moral Effects of Athletics in Army Life
The author argues athletics raise moral standards beyond physical gains. Soldiers in football or baseball seasons show lower alcohol use, suggesting sport reduces intoxication. Successful athletic programs attract disciplined recruits and enhance units, boosting enlistment appeal for Army and Navy life.
Ostrich Farms urged for southern Italy trade boost
Vice Consul H M Byington of Naples urges Italians to start ostrich farms in southern Italy Ricily and Sardinia to boost feather exports. He cites successful results in California and Nice as examples of potential gains for Italian commerce.
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H. M. Byington
Naples
Italy
Ricily
Sardinia
California
Nice
Tragic Pottery Oven Death At Tunstall England
A 24 year old Albert Cotton was killed when a coworker Enoch Goodwin fell from the top of a large firing oven in a Staffordshire pottery works at Tunstall. The accident caused an on the spot fatality in the kiln area.
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Tunstall
Staffordshire
England
Albert Cotton
Enoch Goodwin
Monarchly Meal: Frederick the Great Satisfies Galt Beef Feast
Frederick the Great prepared a substantial meal featuring galt beef and cabbage not fastidious in taste. The anecdote highlights royal dining practices and appetite during a busy era. The account emphasizes a practical, plain style of courtly hospitality.
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Frederick the Great
York
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St. Agatha
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Stoddard
Chicago
Taylor
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Fraunces’ Tavern
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Atlas
East Lake City
Eureka
Utah
ST. Salt Lake City, Utah
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