Conquering a Critle and Other Notable Tales
A collage of 19th century anecdotes recounts William Biupeon’s rough Critle era sketches for Balaklava to Lord Cardigan who deemed them wrong, yet praised later. The piece touches on The Curious Opossum and its pouch, a remark on bridges at Rome, Mark Twain's coat, and Lord Dufferin’s prophetic dream amid Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Biupeon
Lord Cardigan
Simpson
Slopson
Dufferin
Lord Dufferin
Paris
Bis
Serious Acting in a Stage Play With Supers
The author praises Blinks receiving a key part while TL and the manager clash over friendship and onstage dynamics. The scene features a group dubbed supers, led by Train JeMone and luis creditors, as the manager asserts the chosen cast will drive a bold, nontraditional production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blinks
JeMone
Luis
Coronation of England's King and Queen In June
The article surveys the forthcoming coronation mood in England with focus on American social interest. It notes vast travel to London in May and June, hotel demand and high rents, lists notable American guests and social season plans, and describes coronation novelties, jewelry, carpet, and ceremonial preparations. It mentions Queen Mary’s chosen train bearers and crowns, and references foreign royals attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Talward VII
Europe
London
Lve
VW Os
Tnitad
Tayishily
Hotel Keapers
Mayfair
Belwvia
Janat Vunimund
Islins
Bardel-Contis
Steakton Steont
Sindlar
Alexandra
Tusburelie
Bond Street
Spain
George Cainage
How the Mills Were Saved
A woman narrates a tale of family deceit and forgery within the Opdyke mill setting. After her father’s death a scheming stepmother seeks a will benefiting herself. The narrator discovers a forged document using old mill paper, uncovering crime and choosing to pursue legal action. Her lover, Harry, debates exploiting the will’s weakness but agrees to seek justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
We Mause
Tre
Birt
Harry
Opdyke
Sanid
Arry
Oia
Father
Warey
Aire
Atnte Prison
Also Mentioned on This Page
United States
New York Herald
Charles Bourbon
Constabdie
France
Rowe
Regio, da Ceri
Fonte Quattro Capi
Ponte Sisto
Mark Twain
Clemens
Broadway
W. D. Dowells
Mark Twat
Hamilton
George P. Bolmgen
Clarence Murphy
W. J. Becker
Gashier
Clarence AU
AL Rothwell
VITAS
Lariset
Ketterer & Son
Washington Sts
Queen Mary Tars
Birks
Austrai Bene
Alexsandre
Marg Wrey Dawson
Ss Innwtrey
Mabel Oxi Ys
Anly
Aileen Buller
Dreghbar
Baron Lids
Dorothy Browne
Kenmare
Vic Tord
Ylleen Knox
Ranfurly
Benrera
Biberlind
Pavhess
Warlind
Mantrard
Hawillows
Ducheas
Tiviat
Carringiom
Dingtter
Carrington
Eady Warland
Scotland
Westminster
Richard TL
Eadward
Order of the Gart
Miyy
Choconuh
Heme
Mret
Sweden
George
Duke of Commmugh
Gener
Canada
Vrintosa Vyashi Byshimi
Grey
Enel Grey
Hovemot
Cindy
Princess Hivashe Eusuimi
Tomtesh Grey
Rown Princess
Mamgaret OF
Lars
Citizens’ Savings Bank and
Grocery and Nation Store
Paul Frum
Bell
J. & M. Wolffer
Clegaink Privat
Danny
Paneties
Atic
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