Odd Corner Tales From Newport Landing And Far Fragments
A collage of curiosities from coastal Newport Landing and beyond, including sightings of a giant sea creature described as a twenty five to thirty foot ribbon fish, varied exotic insects in Chinese sport, peculiar clocks by Le Boullat, and social sketches of local women labeled as business. The piece also covers strange blooms, insect behavior, and scattered humorous notes from multiple papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport Landing
Cal
Tekken
Norway
New York Run
Washingtons former New York mansion to be preserved as historic
The article recalls the 18th century site at 1 Broadway where Washington once used the mansion built by Roger Morris as his headquarters during 1776 and later hosted by Madame Jumet. It notes the property’s sale after legal battles, its mansions and fort sites, and the fate of surrounding landmarks including a rise to a modern office building.
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New York
Washington
Roger Morris
Mirtis
Tle
Jumet
No. 1
Broadway
Sty Clet
Long Island
Chey Mayor Rival Narrates Tales Of Hunger and Charity
A Pennsylvania politician recounts anecdotes about Chris Mayer and his charity when meeting a hungry tramp in Pittsburgh. He recalls Mayer aiding a man with a quarter, then contrasts a later tale of a beggar who died after being sent away. The memory ties to Washington and historic New York landmarks, painting Mayer as compassionate.
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Chris Mayer
Pennsylvania
New Orleans
Inger
Marriatiiye
Magee
Montel
Battle Washington
Kip's Bay
Murray Hill
Halon Hights
Washington
Columbia University
Grant
St. Lauke's Hospital
Fort
Satloser
Women Use Self Denial Bags To Pay Church Debt
At Christ Presbyterian in Bayonne New Jersey women pledge to fund a debt for a new church building. Each member places donations from denied luxuries into a self denial bag. Money raised by baking bread and pies and other small acts supports the effort as women forego ribbons candy hats and other nonessential items aiming for a debt free spring.
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Mayonne Womma
Chriat Presbyterian Church
Bayonne
Nealy
Pop
Ladies’ al Society
Designer debates yacht bulwarks over hatchways
The celebrated designer and a new billionaire clash on plans for a $500,000 yacht. Hull work and bulwarks become the focus while the designer jokes about not wanting chicken or incubators aboard, insisting on a sturdy, feathered-free vessel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billonaire
Dorutkading
Mr. Wadhams
The Hesperus Sailor and a Poem Hunter
A strange street scene unfolds as a poetry seeker grills a grocer about a schooner and a reefed verse. The old man refuses to discuss Hesperus while the hunter presses for lines and local slang. The tale shifts to a colored wagon driver touting a sick horse in a street exchange.
Introducing Himself in Lenko Monthly Apr tale
A fragment from Frank Lenko monthly for April narrates a poet’s accidental intrusion into a neighbor’s home. A beautiful woman confronts him as he quips about being an invader, then agrees to hear his poetry thoughts while offering food. An exchange editor and labor editor provide humor through dialogue about umbrellas and manners. The piece shifts to a piece on telephone usage and etiquette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mimself
Frank Lenko
Tam
Imple
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Eramalta
Wineheon
Louie Post-Dispatch
Guatemala
The
People's Home Journal
Ikea
Enjoya
Gugoa
Lay Boullat
Corfances
le Roullats
New York Sun
Nile
Peaieien Allen
Montana
Dakota
Ibia
Alther—Son
Francisco Bulletin
A. Historic House
George Washington
Esc
Soe
Des
Igban
Manhattan Island
Fort George
Howling Green
Jumel Manslon
Chey
Quay
Hesterca
Malta
Hesperus
Kulu
Anon
Curaur
Rae
Wil
Noel
Esays
Aurpelee
Ant
Exchange
Informa Hon
Gytess Agatan
Bervine
Billy
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