London Murder Ring Collapses In Postings And Interrogations
Captain Jarvey Jessop recounts his involvement with Krill and Lady Rachel death. He explains pawning a opal brooch, meeting Krill in Gwynne street cellar, and a paper authorizing return of jewelry. Detective Hurd questions him as the case unfolds toward a broader conspiracy.
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Rachel
Jessop
Krill
London
Pash
Mueret
Gwynne Street
Hurd
Stanley
Old Tinker
Jarvey Jessop
Jessep
Southampton
Barkey
Olf
Chiar
Maud
Norman
Jestop
Beecot
Tinker
Simon Beecot
Wargrove
Essex
Burd
Ilord
Aaron Norman
Duke of Connaught Possible Irish Lord Lieutenant
Rumor says the Duke of Connaught may be offered the Lord Lieutenancy of Ireland. The News of the World notes royal involvement could give the viceroyalty more weight and shift duties. a Mediterranean command position in Malta may be deemed unsuitable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke of Connaught
Ireland
Edward
Malta
A Handwriting Test
A handwriting expert argues that sex cannot be reliably inferred from writing. He cites penmanship as not gendered, noting bold firm style may belong to women and delicate writing to men. He suggests testing readers with envelopes to see how many correctly identify writers.
Houses Built of Meerschaum in Vallecas Spain
A quirky feature story describes Vallecas Spain as an ivory white town nearly formed from meerschaum. It notes nearby quarries yielding coarse material for non pipemaking use and praises the sun bleached transformation of yellow earth into white meerschaum. It highlights 2000 mines and 8000 Kurdish and Persian miners in Asia Minor Ekdis ehedr supplying the world’s meerschaum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vallecas
Spain
Morocco
Ekdisehedr
Asia Minor
Hunting the Moose in Nova Scotia
The article describes hunting moose in Nova Scotia, noting their rarity near villages, their imposing size and antlers, and the cautious approach of hunters. It covers costs, guides, calls, and the hunting sequence from spotting a likely area to the bull's approach and shot considerations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Maine
Belle of the North Nora Devon Makes Elk City Social Heart
Nora Devon known as Nora in Elk City, a prominent waitress-turned-claim owner in the Montreal river silver camp. Born in England to Irish parents, she formerly worked at the King Edward Hotel and in Cobbalt before moving to Elk City. Her cheerful influence and three men doing assessment work on her claim yield promising silver samples.
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Ontario
Miss Devan
North
Elk City
New
Montreal River
Nora
Miss Devon
King Edward
Create
Cobalt
Mrs. Carrie Catt to Address Berlin Suffragists
Mrs. Carrie Chapman Catt president of the International Woman's Suffrage alliance will hold a suffrage meeting in Berlin after touring Austria Hungary. German suffragists plan a cordial reception and have booked one of Berlin's largest halls for delegates from across the country. The article notes the movement's slow progress in Germany and highlights Dr Anita Augspurg as a leading local figure.
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Carrie Chapman Catt
International Woman's Suffrage Alliance
Austria- Hungary
Berlin
England
America
Susan B. Anthony
Catt
Germany
Social Democratic Party
Teuton
Anita Augspurg
Handy sewing tips for wool, pockets, cuffs, and bags
Practical guidance on hemming lightweight wool by hand with split silk, using fabric ravelings to hide stitches, pocket placement to protect garment edges, machine sleeve technique for cuffs, and a cretonne embroidery bag built like a barrel with hoop framing and ribbon ties to keep materials organized.
Papering Rooms How To Apply Wall Paper Correctly
The guide advises choosing medium weight wallpaper with matching figures to minimize waste. Remove old paper, wash and smooth walls, dampen with warm water, steam if possible, scrape debris, wash and scour rough spots, then align new paper with the pattern at the top and bottom and cut to length.
Sewing tips and going away gifts in denim and cretonne
A column explains waist and armhole adjustments for better fit, recommends dropping the shoulder seam backward, easing side seams, and avoiding overwide armholes. It also urges pressing seams with a hot iron and offers practical ironing hacks. The piece then surveys home sewing gifts, highlighting denim laundry bags with wall hang extensions and cretonne workbags in lute and shirted styles, plus Bon Voyage cushions and linked cushions for chairs.
Folding travel cushions and baskets enhance packing ease
The text describes a cushion for a steamer chair that loops over the frame and folds compactly for trunk storage. It notes a folding scrap basket as a traveler’s boon, and introduces a folding work box or basket covered with cretone in a pretty design. Pockets and straps are attached, with illustration showing both folded and open forms.
Chocolate and Potatoes Blamed for Complexion Damage
A skin specialist warns chocolate and potatoes harm complexion with chocolate most injurious. An exchange notes potatoes affect digestion and skin, yet Irish girls with famed smooth skin and soda water may resist a ban.
Soap Bubbles Reveal Gas Leak Method
An old housekeeper cautions a younger worker after a gas pipe explosion. She explains a safe leak test using thick soap suds to reveal escaping gas as bubbles. The advice weighs on avoiding dangerous flames near leaks.
Fur coat collar care tips for dull fur and cleaning
The article advises using talcum powder in fur collars to prevent dulling from rubbing and hair friction. Shake powder into the collar before storage and shake out before wear, noting it preserves the fur’s gloss and can clean light furs like chinchilla and ermine when used routinely.
Mischievous Tommy Hides Door Key After Bedtime
Tommy locks the back door and hides the key then his mother reproves him. She asks where the key is while Daddy searched before bed. Tommy notes the hat stand as a possible hiding place and questions why it wasn’t found.
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Tommy
Iim
Icing Technique From Early Recipes
When boiled icing runs and is removed from the stove before it forms a heavy thread it can still reach proper consistency. It can be finished by standing on an asbestos plate and stirring constantly until it begins to stiffen, then added to the egg white.
Turks Favor Red Hair as Beauty Standard
In Turkey red hair is valued as a beauty mark and women dye their locks to achieve the distinctive tint. The practice reflects cultural ideals and fashion trends shaping personal appearance across Turkish society.
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Turkey
Apple Superstition and Lovers Tests Across Ages
The piece recounts ancient rites involving apples used to test love and fate. Roman customs include tossing pip to the ceiling as a sign of reciprocated love and burning it aloud with the beloved’s name. Eyelid pips warn of unfaithfulness, while Swiss wardens buy an aged widow’s apple and sleep with the other half beneath a pillow for prophetic dreams.
Kitchen Stools for Comfort in Household Work
The article urges households to provide multiple kitchen stools to ease daily chores. It highlights a high stool with rungs for the laundress to sit while ironing, boosting comfort and stamina for next day’s tasks.
Shapely Poached Eggs Technique
Stir boiling water until whirl ing rapidly then drop the egg in quickly and cook until set. This keeps the eggs round and smooth, and lifting with a flat cake turner preserves shape. Serve on freshly toasted buttered bread or fried bread rounds for best effect.
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Fircus
Zencom Cab
Gite Manders
Fem” Lee
Holt
Kris
West To
Pesh
Mr Hay
Connaght For
BELLE
Nora Devan
Carrie Catt
Apple
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