Standard Oil Declines To Answer Questions In Probe
Washington The Standard Oil Company refuses to answer questions posed by Commissioner James A Garfield of the Bureau of Corporations. The stand could provoke a legal battle over the department’s power to compel trusts to disclose capitalisation and financial details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
James A. Garfield
Bureau of Corporaton
Department of Commerce and Labor
Department
Department of Commerce
Comminatoner Gartold
Ole Omayo
Tipo
John B Hoehefeller
United States
Federal Jury Acquits Morrow and Barrett in Aliens Case
A federal jury in St. Louis acquits W. A. Morrow confidential clerk to Governor A M Doeery and Thomas E F Barrett former marshal of the St. Louis Court of Ay senne on charges of conspiring with others to place aliens in possession of fraudulent citizenship papers. The court praised the lack of sufficient evidence and dismissed the nine indictments, though Barrett was found guilty of aiding and abetting illegal naturalization in a separate count.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Louis
Adams
Dietrict
Dyer
Judwye Adams
Barrett
Tert Statians
John P Dolan
Frank Garrett
Panama Treaty Delayed Signing Plans Abandoned
In Panama, the scheduled plan to sign and dispatch the treaty to Washington has been abandoned to avoid appearing rushed. Observers expect rapid ratification with little opposition. After ratification, the junta may request 2 million dollars in cash and 5 million dollars to be invested, with interest to Panama.
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Panama
Washington
Hay
Junta
Ieell
Indian Territory seeks public school system bill
The Secretary of the Interior directs JD Hen edict Superintendent to draft a bill establishing a Territory wide public school system. The measure would create school districts and boards, define taxation and teacher pay, and fund schools, noting no free schools exist outside towns.
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Musengee
Intertar
JD. Henedict
Indian Territory
Revolt solidifies control of Santo Domingo and nearby towns
Santo Domingo City is fully under insurgent rule, with 4700 fighters in the area including Aza to the west. Government forces at Agua offered no resistance. A provisional government is to be formed Saturday. Gen West Gil, not aboard a German warship as reported, took refuge in the Huntleh consulate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santo Domingo
Anenil
Aza
Agua
West Gil
Huntleh
Rail wreck at Jacksonville on Burlington freight line
A Burlington freight train derailed after a broken rail in Jacksonville Illinois Thursday morning at seven. Six cars jumped the track during yard switching but the line was cleared by six o'clock.
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Jacksonville
Jacksonville and
Ten Divorces in Ten Minutes Set Record in Court
Judge Wm. Farmer presided in Circuit Court Wednesday as ten divorces were granted by default in ten minutes. All proceedings concluded swiftly in Pana Illinois, highlighting an unusual rapid docket.
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Pana
Wm, M. Farmer
Congress Enters Extra Session in Washington
Congress convenes in an extraordinary session as House and Senate leaders debate adjournment timing tied to the Cuba issue. The Newlands joint resolution on Cuban annexation is sent to committee while lawmakers press for action on the reciprocal treaty and canal questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Senate
Congress
Cannon
Penning
Cula
Newlands Jolie
Cuba
I Meners Wale
Matt Ef Conterti- Poe
United States
Newfinde
Morgan
Derwent
Alabama
Ander
Effert
Mc Morgan
Segator Carmack
Weloowlay
Erithelaes
Ramevells Anjlude
Newlands
Wahalington House Adjourns After Fractious Session
The House met on Friday and adjourned to Tuesday after a heated debate over adjournment. Minority members assailed Republicans for delaying the transcription of liveliness and challenged the majority’s readiness to test themselves. Mr Williams of Miserweippll criticized unnamed activity and questioned committee naming. Mr De Armond of Missouri also criticized the Republican majority amid remarks on Stacourke. The Senate’s routine days followed before adjourning to Tuesday.
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Wahalington
House
Williams
Miserweippll
Minorice
de Armond Missourit
Stacourke
Senate
Levy World famous communist Jules Levy dies in city
Jules Levy, noted as a world prominent communist agitator, died here Saturday, according to local reports. He was known for his controversial writings and public speeches across several countries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jules Levy
Roosevelt Son Quients Roosevelt Convalesces in Washington
Quentin Roosevelt, youngest son of the President and Mrs Roosevelt, is recovering in Washington after a severe malaria attack and a bad cold. He is now considered out of danger.
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Washington
Quentin Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Monument to Emperor Frederick unveiled in Berlin ceremony
A monument to Emperor Frederick was unveiled Sunday at Maenchen-Gladhach with Prince Eitel Frederick present as the representative of Emperor William.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Emperor Frederick
Maenchen-Gladhach
Eitel Frederick
Emperor Wiliam
President Roosevelt Attends Uncle's Funeral in New York
President Roosevelt and Mrs Roosevelt attended the funeral of his uncle James Kirk Gra le at the Church of the Holy Communion in New York. The party traveled from Washington on the special war Colonial with Dr J B Stokes and Commander Cowles among others. After greetings at Jersey City Depot General Greene and police officers escorted them to the ferry. An elderly man, Arthur P Deming, handed the President a letter urging a medical cure for Emperor William. Deming was detained for questioning and Bellevue care. Roosevelt then returned to Washington.
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New York
Roosevelt
Washington
Mia
James Kirk Grale
Church of the Holy Communion
Mra
J, DB. Stokes
Cowles
Navy
Pennsylvania Railroad
Greene
Po New
Jersey City
Rourke
Nes
Honda
William
Germany
Moosevelt
Ltotek
der Wey
Crowd tears down gallows fence in public execution
Mob of hundreds dismantled the gallows fence in the Court House yard as Kwhola Merink alias Yal low Clark was hanged for rape and murder of Miss Ollie Hosa. He died on the trap after confessing. Clarke, of mixed Indian and Mexican heritage, was captured Sept 15 after a national manhunt and brought to Kakoka for trial.
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Kwhola, Merink
Yallow Clark
Ollie Hosa
Clark
Court House
Kahokia
Galesburg
Kakoka
Japan urged to appeal to arms over Manchuria crisis
Dispatches from Tokyo report growing irritation in Japan over Russia delays in ending Manchuria negotiations. Ex minister Olahi called for strong action and suspension of talks, urging Russia to halt reinforcements, while Admiral Alexiev sent Poltave and destroyers to Chemulpo to back Russia amid a naval clash with Japanese sailors.
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Yashan Diepmtches
Baer
Japan
Manchirin
Viscount Hingueil
Rtalin
Tokyo
M Olahi
Chemulpoa
Korea
Russia
Kratz Seeks Bail in Mexican Extradition Case
Kratz through his attorney asks again to be admitted to bail after his arraignment. Mexico City instructions previously blocked release. Attorneys hope the new attempt will secure freedom pending case outcome. A Charles Kratz and wife from Cincinnati arrived, rumored related to the Guadalajara prisoner.
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Kratz
Guadalajara
Mexicas
Mexico
Mexico City
Charles Kratz
Cincinnat
Yiel Guadalajara
Salem Missouri Bribery Case Involving Senator Candidate
In Salem Missouri Dent County reports charge Banmlor He Barris with bribing J W Callahan to run for Senate to unseat J F Orin. Callahan allegedly accepted a bribe. Rolla resident 1.7 Haren and Phips County’s Taylor Lenox faced conspiracy charges in a congressional matter. Prosecutor dismissed indictments citing defects. court denied a motion to discard the information.
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Salem
Dent County
Severe Cold Hits Jetersborg Homeless and Dwellers
The extreme cold causes widespread distress in Jetersborg with many displaced people in factory quarter streets. Authorities mobilize aid as damage and casualties mount. The text notes significant suffering but few fatalities and ongoing relief efforts.
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Jetersborg
Cellore
Lotte Heelerath
Senate Approves Bi for Special Lottery Deptiaient
The Senate approves a bill creating a special lottery department. The plan would give the government 7 percent of prizes and share with the public. Drawings limited to three monthly and two extraordinary per month. Foreign tickets taxed 10 percent ad valorem. Proceeds fund Cuban army.
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Wavinn
Senate
Cie
Goodlind
Ciban
Former Promice Waldeck Romaein to retire from public life
The Parte notes former Promice Waldeck Romaein faced a recent reversal in the religious debate within the Senate and plans to step away from public life soon.
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Parte
Promice
Sentence Planters for Peonage in Savannah Case
In Savannah Georgia United States Court Kiward J Monee Brink Meee and Willan Meter pleaded to a single count of peonage. Judge Speer imposed fines totaling 1000 pounds with two defendants to pay in two installments and the remaining two to face further sentencing aligned with the court's order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
United States
Kiward J. Monee
Brink Meee
Willan Meter
Speer
Washington note recognizes Panama request, envoy reports
Taron Khongelonukter, Austro Hanearian ambassador, informed M. Pulliype Buna Varia that his government has recognised the request from Panama. The ambassador conveyed formal recognition and stated readiness to pursue bilateral ties.
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Washington
Taron Khongelonukter
Haw
M. Pulliype
Munich University Opens Doors to Women Students
United States consul James H. Worman reported from Munich that the University of Munich has opened its doors to women students. He noted that previously no women were permitted to matriculate in German universities.
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Washington
James H. Worman
United States
Munich
Germany
State Department
University of Munich
Secretary Shaw Leaves Washington for Manila for Brother’s Funeral
Secretary Shaw departed Washington on Saturday for Manila to attend the funeral of his brother J. W. Shaw who died there on Friday. Shaw was president of the Manila National Bank.
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Washington
Shaw
Manila
J. W. Shaw
Manila National Bank
Mob Violence in Charleston Claims Black Man
In Charleston District a Black man named John Fogle was fatally harmed by a mob near St George after an incident involving a young White woman, Mise Roe, in a case that stirred local attention and ongoing investigation.
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Charleston
D. C
John Fogle
Father of Wilfred Owens Dies From Rescue Injuries
Moline reports Sirs David Owens father of the late Wilfred Owens died Saturday night from injuries sustained while attempting to rescue his child Mira Owens who was killed last Monday night.
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Moline
David Owens
Wilfred Owens
Mira
Owens
Snowfall warning across Missouri and neighbors
Telegram reports on Thanksgiving snowfall covering Missouri Illinois southern Indiana and Kentucky with near inch and a half in Moberly Missouri and a four inch record at Kinmundy. The storm is described as nearly general across the region.
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Bt. Louis
Missouri
Illinois
Indiana
Kentucky
Moberly
Kinmundy. I
Spain cuts ties with Venezuela over Caracas dispute
Washington reports Spain has withdrawn the exequatura of all Venezuelan diplomats in Madrid. Diplomatic relations have been non-existent for months amid a row over the Venezuela Mexico Commission and a disputed shell prize. The Spanish minister, acting as referee, backed Mexico’s $400,000 award, provoking protest from Caracas and concerns in international circles.
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Washington
Spain
Venesuela
Caracas
State Department
Cuatro
Venesuela-Mexico Commission
Mexico
Castro
Venceielian
Bowie
Priot
Wm Yletirn
Ariel
Jackies for Colon on Rush Orders
New York dispatch reports surprise at the navy rushing Marines to Colon aboard the big Cadlgon after arrival of the Hannock. Officers argue over authority to transfer troops and claim to islands, with Panama tensions and potential negotiations for ceding islands to the United States.
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New York
Navy
Mort Mere
Brooklyn
Colon
Washington
Hannock
Navy Department
Gore United
Dublin
Cine Walters
Endowment Bequeathal Ties Drake Family Lot to Uni
The late Gen Fratela M Drake of Kowh Providence to bequeathes all property to six children with 60000 dollars left to Drake University of Des Moines. The will is read at the public, and the Des Moines consistory notes Drake was not a member.
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Doe Moines
Fratela M Drake
Kowh
Dew Moines
den Drake
Drake University of Dee
Warship Movement Unconfirmed Across Available Reports
Dispatches from the legation in Washington show no confirmation of Jaguinese or Riswlan warship movements toward Port Arthur. Advisories suggest a favorable outlook for settlement of the American entry issue between Japan and Russia.
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Washington
Okin
Port Arthur
Jaman
Ritsela
Mayor Philip Gibby Death Triggers Election
Nashville election updates report the death of Mayor Philip Gibby. FO Moehle elected, having previously served as mayor, with earlier term noted. The fragment hints at campaign timing and vacancy filling for the Oleewv district.
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Nashville
Philip Gibby
FO Moehle
Muehle
Accused of Assault on an Aged Woman
Charles Stansbury Lingern was brought to the city and jailed on Saturday night charged with assaulting Mrs Lucia Davie, an elderly woman. The case involved the alleged attack on an elderly resident.
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Charles Stansbury
Mra
Lucia Davie
Davis
United States Commissioner Appointed in Carbondale
W. Scott Atkin of Carbondale was appointed United States Commissioner on Thursday replacing Perry L. Claxon who resigned about a week earlier. Judge J. Ode Humphreys of the United States Circuit Court for the Southern District made the appointment.
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Carbondale
W. Scott Atkin
United States
Perry L. Claxon
J. Ode Humphreys
United Stated Circuit Court
Kratz Attorney Seeks Stronger Ground In Extradition Bid
Guadalajara Mexico Thursday Kratz's attorney Cantanes filed the answer to the United States request for extradition. The filing argues the treaty cannot retroactively apply and states the case rests on general extradition law. Kratz has twenty days to file proofs. analysts deem the defense weak and unlikely to delay the claim.
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Guadalajara
Mexico
Cantanes
Kratz
United States
Krate
St. Louis
Jatinco
Pravieiona
Neentur Vi Theecorporation railway and lighting plan
A large corporation backs a takeover of several Decatur utilities including Traction and Electric, Gas and Electric, lighting, and heating firms. The deal also covers a new power line and a connection between this city and Riverton along the Decatur Spring field and St. Laws tract.
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Neentur
Dieenter Railway and Light Company
Comming
Hosten Caphinete
Baeenter Traction and
Eleetele Company
ONC
Etmeotenr
Decator Gas and Eleetele Company
Focal Lighting Concern
Decatur Heating Company
Probate Court Relates to Panos Will in New Haven
The probate court in New Haven issues relate to the Panos will. Judge Chereminnt rules that the envelope with a letter admits part of the will for probate. The court allows the will to be recorded and ballances the contested provisions amid the Wright and Drown family dispute.
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New Haven
Protiuite
PANOS
Willan
Protate Judea
Mev
Bennett
Nirvan
Supreme Court of Massachusetts Bribes Voter Law Case
A Massachusetts Supreme Court decision, written by Chief Justice Krowlten, clarifies that bribing a voter remains a crime but the statutes repeat common law with no penalty described for aiding. The case centers on Andreaw P. Doyle and Frank Ro Kitty Fel tay and discusses implications for election integrity and enforcement.
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Mijas
Supreme Court of Massachusetta
Andreaw P. Doyle
Frank Ro
Kitty Feltay
Krowlten
Washington announces retirement of Petwtom Commissioner
Engent Fo Ware, the Commissioner of Petwtom, will retire from office by mid November next year and return to the practice of law in Kansas. The decision stems from deep dissatisfaction with the duties of his office and has grown since the start of his administration.
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Washington
Engent Fo Ware
Petwtom
Kansas
Birenu
Expedition Plans From St Howis For Further Nile Quest
Lansdon WN Micmilian of St Howis Missouri completed arrangements for another expedition. The party, accompanied by Airs Mac miliat Liew Cov, will embark from Khar tomorrow and proceed to the furthest navigable point on the Nile.
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Lansdon WN
Micmilian
St. Howis
Nile
Doe
Dti
Khartom
Coal Prices Rise in Denver as Dealers Set Retail at Ten
A Denver market note shows ordinary soft coal advancing to 10 dollars per ton. The Colorado Mule and Iron Company is supplying a regular cantonerm with Cany City goal at 5.50 per ton, while retail coal prices in the Hawt area remain fixed at 10 dollars per ton by other dealers.
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Denver
Colac
Colorado Muel
Dron
Canoy City
Explosion harms Mrs Frank Lee and wife daughter
Mount Gilead Ohio residents report a coal oil spill igniting Saturday causing a flash fire that badly burned Mrs Frank Lee and her wife daughter. The incident prompts local responders to investigate the cause and assess injuries.
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Mount Gilead
Ohio
Frank Lee
Witte
Randolph bar backs Waller for circuit judge post
Moberly Missouri Randolph bar met Wednesday and passed resolutions unanimously endorsing A H Waller of Moberly for the Circuit Judge position. It is not certain that Mr Waller desires the appointment.
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Moberly
Randolph Bar
A. H. Waller
Bates Reelected Governor in Massachusetts Vote
The State election returns announced Wednesday show Governor John J. Bates Republican reelected with a plurality of 5034 votes.
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Boston Maass
John J. Bates
Senator Daniel proposes $5 million for patent office
Senator Daniel of Virginia Friday introduced a bill to appropriate 5 million dollars for a patent office in Washington to be erected east of the Capitol, with the site to cost 600 thousand dollars.
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Washington
Daniel
Virginia
Friday
Washinngton
Capitol
Carbondale Man William Walker Sought for Jackson County Killing
William Walker of Carbondale is wanted on a murder charge in Jackson County for the death of Charles Redd on November 1, 1001 at Newport. He has been captured at Lake Prowlidene, La, and will be brought to his county for trial.
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Carbondale, Hs
William Walker
Jackson County
Charles Redd
Newport
Lake Prowlidene
Hla
Ure
Earthquake Felt in Cairo at 3:20 Friday Morning
A severe tremor was recorded in Cairo at 3:20 o clock Friday morning, lasting several minutes and felt more strongly than the shocks reported earlier on the 4th of the month.
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Cairo
Oil Wells Go Dry In Princeton Strike Scene
Princeton Indiana sees a goo flow of oil after a strike in two wells on Wednesday. This brings the total producing wells to six within a short distance. The Standard Oil Company operates one of them as five firms enter the field.
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Princeton
Ind
Eix
Standard O 1
Arcolatik Incident at Corn Shredder Alarms City
Wealthy landowner Wade Moore suffered a severe arm injury while feeding a corn shredder on Saturday. Report notes the accident occurred during routine operation and authorities are investigating the event.
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Arcolatik
Wade Moore
Washington Votes on New Union Railway Station Permit
District of Columbia authorities on Wednesday issued a building permit for a new five million union railway station in Washington City. The planned structure will cover one city block and serve as a major transit hub.
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Washington
District of Columbie
Carbondale Man Appointed Trustee at Normal School
Governor Yates announces J. E. Ingersoll of Carbondale as a new trustee of Carbondale Normal School to succeed himself. The appointment reinforces leadership at the institution in Springfield.
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Springfield
Yates
J. E. Ingersoll
Carbondale
Carbondale Normal School
Sawmill accident near Anderson Bros mill injures Curtis
Ura Curtis, a sawyer at Anderson Bros saw mill in Harelaburg Ui, was nearly severed when a circular cutoff saw fell. The blade tore from his skull to the hips, leaving him severely injured but alive. Local medical staff rushed to assist.
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Harelaburg
Ura Curtis
Anderson Bros
Curtis
Columbia Bond Issue Defeated in City Vote
Columbia Missouri voters defeated a $100,000 bond plan to municipal ownership of a water and light plant. The tally was 72 yes and 32 no, short of the 770 votes required to carry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
The New Little Girl and Our Education System
A street encounter with a refined young girl asking for a lost cat named Laura Jean Libbey. The dialogue questions whether current migrational and home training has shaped children to follow the path of least resistance. The piece critiques social and educational practices via a humorous anecdote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Jean Libbey
Anid
The Soft Hearted Baker in a Theatre Scene
In a recent Pinte play the young lovers face meddling schemes and poverty. A rich baker is moved to tears by the tale and impulsively intervenes, offering a dowry while exposing the lover’s folly as the cast resumes. The audience reacts with laughter and the play continues.
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Pinte
Iran
Abe
Wittoy
The Stings In Little Things
Fragmentary verse speaks of inner pain and restraint as tempers flare. The speaker ponders courage, patience, and moral strength, implying small hurts test the spirit and resilience.
Soap in Early Days Before Soap Invented by Ancients
The article surveys pre soap cleanliness, citing Pliny and medieval makers. It notes English production under Richard I at Devizes and Coventry during Kilward’s era, with phrases about soapmaking in London works and later declines through Elizabethan times, hinting at faulty records and poor hygiene.
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Pliny
England
Richard
Devizes
Richard I
Driatel
Kilward
Coventry
London
Rigabeth
Shakespeare
Boy's Essay on the Hen Distorts Facts and Spells a Grim End
A boy required to write on hens submits a grotesque, error filled piece. It mashes facts about anatomy with silly claims and ends with a violent line about decapitating a hen, reflecting a troubled tone and naïve understanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bent
Beloved of the Gods stage name sparks dye rumor
Burr McIntosh photographed a theater troupe as a young girl of about sixteen with striking yellow hair. The manager whispered the title The Beloved of the Gods, asking why the girl is dubbed so, and McIntosh showed interest in the odd nickname tied to her dyed hair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burr McIntosh
Mr. McIntosh
New York Times
Highest Bid Reaches £400000 for Ewinton Park
The highest bid ever recorded at that age was £400000 offered by Mr Lister now Lord Masham for Ewinton Park. At the Fonthill sale £5000 was realized for the sale of the catalogue alone.
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Lister
Lord Masham
Ewinton Park
Fonthill
London
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