Ants As Domestic Helpers in Humanlike Habits
A lively read on ants described as humanlike, washing and grooming themselves, keeping pets, feeding fellow insects, and even keeping slaves. It recounts species interactions, social structure, and cannibal and enslaving behaviors within nests with vivid provoked observations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andre
Lespes
Stenamma Westwoodis
Formica Rufa
F. Pratensis
Leach
Fusca
Missy
Sanguineas
Swirl of Society Hints at Local Gatherings
Mrs Charles A Bookwalter returns from Buffalo and Dr A W Brayton visits T C Steele in Brookville. Engagement announced between Grace Watson and Herbert R Duckwall. Emma Gardner marries Roscoe R Hayes in Martinsville and couples plan to reside on the Hays farm east of Martinsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Hall
Evansville
A. W. Brayton
T. C. Steele
Brookville
Clayton Potts
W.5
Beck
Minnesota
Montana
Grace Watson
Herbert R. Duckwall
Ered BE. May
Leona Hinchman
Rushville
Benjamin F. Wheat
Mr. Wheat
Emma Gardner
Roscoe. R. Hayes
Martinsville
Hays Farm
Martingville
Antique Bedstead Raises Ceiling in Bennett Home
Mrs Samuel Bennett of Tinton Falls rebuilt part of her cellar house to fit a pedigreed rosewood antique bedstead. Neighbors recount her years of collecting furniture from sixteenth century carvers and tapestries from Flanders to India. Carpenters raised the attic ceiling by eight inches to accommodate the bedstead, and a party of friends later delivered the prize piece by freight car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dia
Mia
Sameel
Bennett
Tinton
Falls
N. Je
Samuel Bennett
New York
Tinton _Falls
Bennett Home
Ed Ain
Ola
Apeneik Etey
Stead
Notes plates recovered from old New Brunswick bank
Government agents recovered plates and about $200000 in face value notes from the old State bank of New Brunswick. The bank dissolved before the Civil War. plates and unsigned sheets were sold by receiver Col. John A. Newell to a junk dealer, who kept them until seizure by secret service officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Government Secret Service
New Brunsewick
N. J
Old State Bank of New
John A. Newell
Adam Ludwig
New Brunswick
Jacob Weigel
Greenburg & Smith
San Francisco
Weigel
Prophetess triggers stampede at African M. E. Church
In Galesburg Illinois Aug 27 Mrs Mary Lark a black prophetess stirred a large African Methodist Episcopal congregation to repentance then denounced the town predicting its destruction. A vivid lightning flash thunder and a dark cloud spurred a chaotic exit with no injuries though several narrowly escaped.
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Galesburg
Mary Lark
M. E
Tennessee
The Haymaker Painting and Old Farmer Reaction
A collage of quotes from Philadelphia Press and other papers notes mixed reactions to art and daily life. A farmer comments on The Haymaker while a boy argues about the immediacy of speech and time in education.
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D'Auber
Academy
Criteek
D’auber
Park Theater Teems With Hisses and Applause for Uncle Tom
The Park's current weeklong run of Uncle Tom's Cabin draws strong audience reaction with notable hisses for the villain Simon Legree and praise for Topsy played by Stella Thompson. Al G. Fields minstrel show also entertains a full house with Buffalo exposition scenery and Reese Prosser singing Down where the cotton blossoms grow. Elks lodge members attend in force, adding to the lively theater atmosphere.
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Simon Legree
Topsy
Stella Thompson
Marks
George W. Parks
Harriet: Beecher Stowe
al G
Field
Buffalo Exposition
Reese Prosser
Dan ‘Quinlan
Doc. Quigley
Elks
Beason
Case of John Stifani Suicide At Insane Hospital
Dr Waters of the insane hospital testified before the coroner Monday afternoon about John Stifani who hanged himself early on August 24. He said during his month in the hospital Stifani attempted death by his own action at least five times and first saw a knife wound to his throat upon admission.
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Dr. Waters
Insane Hospital
John Stifani
Stifani
Indianapolis
SUN
Buffalo
N. Y
N. C
Henninger Wilk-Recoy Repair Report And Recovery Note
Fragmentary OCR brief notes on John Henninger and Wakefield court case details. Mentions Stouts, improving conditions, and a recovery reference with unclear date. Names appear as Henninger Wilk Recoy and Wakefield. Additional context is garbled and not fully legible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Henninger
Stout's. Court
Wakefield
Not Compel Rich Mothers To Suckle Their Babes
A fragment from Paris on August 27 references a police note or report about social policy and parental duties. The readable text is sparse and lacks clear events or named individuals beyond general civic discourse.
Multiple Local Incidents Highlight City Troubles and Changes
A string of short items reports burns from a fruit can explosion at 217 E North St. and a fatality of George Stout. The city balks at a $5,000 water payment while private rate questions are settled. Cartridges on Washington St. car tracks exploded injuring property, a church sold off property at Pennsylvania and St Joseph Sts for 20000, a two week old baby was found and placed at an orphan home, and power and streetcar service disruptions occurred due to cable cuts. The city faces sewer, legal, and construction disputes with contractors and utilities, plus a federal court injunction affecting Franklin telephones. Final hearing set for Oct 1.
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Mary. Ferrell
E. North St
George Stout
Furman Stout
Michigan-st
Washington
Eleventh St
Caroline
Central
Union’-Telephone Company
Ohio
Illinois
Mary
Irene Morrison
Lewis E.morrizon
New Jersey
Jeup
Blake-st
Baker
Federal Court
Franklin
Beritral ‘Union
Telephone Company, Hich
The Silent Satchel and the Inventor’s Fortune
A mysterious young traveler with a locked leather satchel aboard a tourist train attracts attention in Chicago and Boston. The satchel falls from a moving train and is recovered by Col. Dinsmore, San Francisco’s wealthy inventor backer, who befriends the man. Months later the inventor’s fortune leads to a brilliant wedding with Miss Dinsmore.
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Oakland Pier
Cal
East
Gether
Yhia
Union Station
Chicago
Carioad
Boston
Fatchel
Alameda
San Francisco
Alaméda
Thea
Arouna
Supreme Court
Col. Dnsmore
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Huber
Dinah
Debby
Mrs. Charles
A. “Bookwalter
Brunswick
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Browne
Philadelphia Press
Willie
Bescome
Washington Star
Sifani
Henninger Wilk-Recoy
Paris
Gale
Col. Dinsmore
Colorado
Paul
Indiana
Star Store's
O. Eee
Tlinoia
al W. Martin
Thorses
Valley Forge
Sousa
Odd. Fellows
Cuarres Downine, Sec’y
State House
J. E. McDoxath
Vories
Usiness College
Usiness University
Sanutor
E. J. Heeb
N. Penn
St. Indianapolis
Gregg
Pennsylvania St
College of Law
John W. Kern
F. M. Ingler
St. Air
U. Wiley
A. M
LL. D
KE. J. Heeb
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