Haddington Scotland Visit a Portrait of John Koox Birthplace
Mrs Alec Tweedie writes from London Queen to Haddington in East Lothian visiting the birthplace of John Koox. She describes market day, old inns, the Abbey Church known as The Lamp of Lothian, and tokens once used for Communion services including a 1745 token bearing queen and minister inscriptions.
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Alec. Tweedie
London
Haddington
John Koox
East Lothian
Scotland
Lothian
Jane Welsh Carlyle
Paris Exposition plans led by Commissioner Picard
M. Alfred Figard notes that the Commissioner General of the Paris Exposition holds autocratic power and drafted the exposition plan. He appeared before the Chamber of Deputies to seek appropriations and decrees for clearing the necessary grounds, with assistants Bou vard Delaney Neleville Berville Grison Charon and Legrand contributing to funding and execution.
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M. Picard
M. Alfre
Picar
Chamber of Deputies
Messrs. Bouvard
Delane
y-Neleville
Berville
Grison Charon
Legrand
Toll Gate Trick and Bi Chromatic Powder Tale
A droll Scotch farmer tricks a toll keeper by circling his horse to pass the gate without paying a shilling. He departs chuckling at the invisible tollkeeper. In another scene a chemistry lecturer asks ladies using bismuth powder to leave, sparking a small audience exodus.
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Alout
London
St. Paul Globe
Kiowa Chiefs Satanta Satank Trial After Texas Massacre
In 1871 Satanta Satank and Big Tree faced trial at Jacksboro for the murder of seven Texas teamsters. General Sherman aided pursuit, and the chiefs appeared in war dress and manacles under guard. Satanta pleaded for mercy while Satank declared readiness to die, both ultimately sentenced to prison for years with one later paroled.
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Batanta
Satanic
Big Tree
Texas
Samuel W.T. Lanham
Coughess
Eighth Texas
Jacksboro
W. T. Sherman
Fort Richardson
Fort Griffin
Ieveral Sherman
Serene
Dricksboro
Satanta
Satank
Charles Soward
Phemas Ball
W. Wolfolk
Lanham
Tie
Washington
Red River
Old Satank
Tebanus
Tehanus
Deutschland epoch ship to rival Oceanic at 23 knots
The German steamer Deutschland under construction at Vulcan yard in Stettin promises to surpass the Oceanic in size and speed, aiming for 23 knots. It features six decks, a double steel bottom, twelve pumps, sixteen boilers, and four steam engines delivering about 35 800 indicated horsepower for 23 knot speed.
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Deutschland
Vulcan Company
Stettin
Oceanic
Atlantic
Theatre News and Notes on 19th Century Stage Figures
Valerie Bergere linked to Dearborn Theater. Edward Horigan ponders reviving Old Lavender for road tour. Henry Irving reelected president of Theatrical Managers Society of Bogland. Frank McKee promotes Australian tights fur Zaza and related works. tours New York companies. John Philip Sousa named official American band for Paris exposition touring Europe. Mme Rejane reportedly loses costumes to a jealous colleague. plays Le Beguin. Arthur Wing Pinero's London lineage traced. family roots and early career. George Lederer plans May tour of The Rounders with James Sullivan in Hibernian dialect role.
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Valerie Bergere
Dearborn
Chicago
Edward Horigan
Henry Irving Bax
Theatrical Managers
Society of Bogland
Frank McKee
Fur “Zaza
Sherk Hoftmes
Sxip
New York
John Philip Sosa
England
France
Germany
Holland
Belgium
Mme. Rejane
le Beguin
Pierre Wolf
Arthur Wing Pinero
London
Pinheiro
Miss Wing
Pinero
Bean
James E. Sullivan
George Lederer
Rounders
Thomas Q. Seatrooke
Ruskin's Copyright Wealth Among Barntines Authors
Tid Bits notes that John Ruskin earned about £4000 annually from copyrights over thirteen years. The article ranks his best sellers including Sesame and Lilies, A Crown of Wild Olives, The Seven Lamps of Architecture, and Unto This Last, while earlier works remain valuable property for seven more years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raskon
Ruskin
For Sale at the Post Office Drug Store
Croup fears loom as a warning to mothers about deadly childhood illness. The notice urges prompt treatment with Dehns Wrapton Cure at the post office drug store, claiming immediate relief in severe croup cases.
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Post Office
Eye disease cured by Dr Pierce medicines in Los Angeles
A 1533 Orange Street reader describes long lasting itching and inflammation of the eyes. After trying various physicians and glasses without relief, they followed Dr. Pierce's advice and used eight bottles each of Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery, claiming a complete cure and urging others to try the medicines. They note improved health and praise for Dr. Pierce and invite sick women to contact him by letter for free specialist advice.
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Orange Street
Los Angeles
Cal
Dr. Pierce
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McMillan Fur & Wool CO
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Owen Sound
Owen
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Windsor
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Pass
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Shilohs
United States
Canada
Sole Proprietors
S.c.wells & Co
Toronto, Can
Montreal
Marion & Marion
Dminion
New York Life Bld
Atlantic Bldg
Washington D.C
Marion & Marion Patent Solicitors
Lava: University
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American Water Works
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Cam
Atlantis Bailoure
Waskington
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