Suitors clash over Harvard education and five thousand dollars
Chester Sewall visits banker Mr. Willmarth to seek permission to marry Willmarth's daughter Irma. The interview reveals Willmarth's concern over finances and the limited cash capital of about $5,000 while praising education and practical training. The scene ends with a wary stalemate as both sides weigh education, wealth, and future plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colt World
Hhorwa
Jorigrie
Cambridge
Misa Irma
New York
John Tatham
Hin Sigur
Scott
Chester
Perhaya
Tiaomne- Milne
Wilmarth
Europe
Ivy
Harvard
Tenia
Bowton
Toronto
Wight
Asia
Antahed
Viaiter
Sewall
Binkery
Mr. Willmarth
Chater Sewall
Chester Wither
Ghester
Showlig
Willsmarth
Hoxton
Amy
Neno
Trina
Alana
Hikehair
Willmineth
Tayay
Payni
Willamarth
Apple habit in Congress haunts lunchrooms and benches
A whimsical column riffs on Congress members chewing apples during meals. It notes lawmakers retreating to cloakrooms for snacks and tells of figures like "Old Pete" Tephurn and "Uncle Joe" Cannon munching apples amid debates. The piece mixes humor with light political theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
St. Lowia
Bowernock
Kansas
Iisa
Uncle Joe" Cannon
Fragmented Notes on English Diplomacy and Oriental Rug Lore
A dense, antiquated prose fragment discusses British diplomacy, American perceptions of England, and cultural exchanges. It mentions a secretary of the embassy traveling to Hels one more shins the bait, and a long digression on fashion, dressing, and idle American society. It also cites a Turkish rug with oriental inscriptions and a professor from the University of Pennsylvania decoding it as "Bandit" in Arabia script.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Yorke
Inglint Servicw
Alour
Sendat
Ste
Rough
America
Bowery
St Louis Posse Fires on Rioters in Transit Clash
Rioting strikers clash with deputies at Washington Avenue and Park Avenue in St Louis. Four men killed and several others wounded as buckshot flies from deputies and police reserves. Arrests follow as patrols restore order after a bloody transit-line confrontation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Lois
St. Louis
Hurkhart
Hid Woutiie
Edward ‘Thomas
George Tune
Pred Robum
Wyodeguty
ED Darkwart
Ateiking
Oxene Murgin
Apy
Werloith
Augipt Smith
Charles Ludwig
Ed Barry
James McGuire
John Meklroy
Kevero Nealp
Southwestern
Parke Avenue
Tindell
Laclede Avenue
Rbontory
Washington Ayenne
Broadway
Sixth Streets
Steikin
Freet Currieu
Uyd Dry Coros
Biat St. Louis
Washington Avenue
Parle
J Inn
C. Edward Whoman
Liife
George Kine
Cuyendor
Lientriikers
Toro
Vera
T la Boons
Bareneka
Cavender
Hantung
Aed Tye
Poseu
JH. Woolworth
Elevator and Mill Burn in Jordan Canyon Fire
A fire damaged an elevator and mill at Jordan Canyon, causing partial destruction and an estimated US $100 loss. No injuries are reported. Local clergy and officials comment on the incident and investigation continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiro
de Jona Ix
Conuniins
Atome
Maneg
Lang
Galbiane
White and Vice Presidency Rumors in Berlin June Dispatch
A June 13 dispatch notes Andrew D White declined formal comment on a potential presidential nomination. It reports letters from Athurlonn friends and no U S action, with Rochester dispatches about James Otis and Washinton travel, plus train arrivals of transit workers and local mine explosion fatalities and job losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gevinny
Berlin
Andrew D. White
United States
Mmtsenador
Associated Press Today
Tianite
Moo
Stewie
Athurlonn
Moving Misery and Liver Cure Claims in Bogus Heath Remedies
A garbled ad column touts liver health and beauty remedies with dubious claims and warnings against fraud. The text lists products, prices, and dubious cures, urging readers to beware of fake cures while endorsing unverified tonics. It mentions Chicago as a source and warns against fraudulent pitches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
iMuupiy
Teaonnet
Anita Boled
Spain
Bidekhen
Tvalth
Old Man and Alice Wood Tale of Love and Fortune
A court tale from early 1900s cites Emma Vin Ness and Alice Wood in a saga of marriage to an elderly, wealthy man. The story alleges lavish gifts, a contested will, and a plan to gain control of the East, with accusations of deception and romantic motives surrounding the angel house and the bride’s true feelings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Louise
Justice Andrawada
Supreme Court
Blandydath Divin Adventures
Upper Cornwall
Wighland
Vato Neds
Ted
Te Waka Min
Glass
Frederic Fast
Cornwall
Rorlester
Alice Wood
Orange County
Port Jexvig
van Ness
Dandy
Ankig Xplain
van Nean
Eaton
Alice
Angel House
Ainep
Marrlage
Mro
Bast
Bwan Hamed
Man kept a snake in his bosom for months
Arthur Hamel of Holyoke slept in the same bed and shared meals for four months with a three foot striped rattlesnake kept in his sleeve. Police reports say Hamel claimed no weapon but offered the snake to the turnkey. The creature occasionally touched his body and neck, alarming officers during arrest. He was about 85 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuy
Trent
Chester Sewall
Willmarth
Njolter
Delicates
Fontering
Sprak
Whders
Triphaininen
Wusineass
Boubtleys
Edin
Itvenoon
Ndimbailt
Uheamancy
Anil Oleria
Maahiag
Anpokors
Ehosseegraffy
Willan
Lille
Alia
Tahal
Chester
Nia
Alent
Tadkhoven
Sle
Irma
Old Cinnon
Old State House
Independence Wall
Arthur Mamel
Holyoke
Muse
Ant
Chile
Wittekmuuke
Anya
Chicago
Hamel
Wanpye
Hainel
Mamel
Hamels
Early American Typing Tales from Philadelphia Papers
A garbled excerpt from Philadelphia records mentions Bryder county, a typist learning letters by metal type, and a journeyman at a father's paper. It notes a birthday anniversary in April and tasks involving cards envelopes on the job. A 75 cent patent remedy and a murder drama plot are briefly referenced with financial figures and redemption mentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aho Yiningest
Philadelphia
Bryder County
Wien
Samer Hines
Lydia Pinkham Adverts Mention Women’s Health Remedies
Clara Kopp writes praising Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound and its role in her recovery after four years of illness and varied treatments. Another letter from Cuana Kerr of Rockport Indiana 1899 urges women to seek Pinkham’s guidance and notes her own improved health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Kopp
Crana Kory
Rockport
Tad
Lydia K. Pinkehum
Pinkham
Dandelion Imagery and Poetic Reflections Unearthed
A fragmented OCR piece blends poems and verse fragments with nature imagery. It references dandelions, Whittier, and nature themes, interleaved with partial lines about rivers and open country, ending with a cryptic note from Sioux City PING Co.
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Mi 4
Dimpaon
A. Sonmett Protecsor
University of Teyinavvania
Eminity
Arabia
Qed Yossa
Mires Aywuthens
Rae
Shorts Powe
Bently
Bmc
Rochester
Jame
Otls
Laighton
United States Army
Will Leive
Washington
Vincos
Loulx
Mie
Pittebure
Siler Pennsylvanis
Tranait Company
Abindean
Gophiorn
Coir
Srinna
Bixie
Gloucester
Gan
Asenaton Setter
Pertina
Tarrh
Tonio
Yo Sallivan
Konator
Allivan
Miksievpbl
Oxford
Migs
Masa
uAn
Tina Mevictne
Colwmbus
Calarrl
Andre
Nyack
Tappally
Wan Givi
Charles A. Pikp
Dikbar
Iehan
Seray
Naniin
Winslow
Bea
Mune NA
Roebuck & Co
Poni Hn
Roberts
Jnlish
Sonar Africa
St. Louie Republic
St. Louisand
Timney
Orn Presbyterian
Shipthan
Yeni
Samuel Gregory
Eagle Packet
Taltimoreens
Baltimore
Arliveshot
Tibet
Ingra
Tas Thade
Hermida Famaug
Allen
Adiron Alien
Olmsted
TeRoy
Eex-Secratiry Alger
Amen
Matminu
Ohny
Marens Daly
Clark
Nikmies
Anyatee
Seony
Hall
North Amercan
Nero
Naligor
Ieee Voi
Riedatn
Eneugetan
Saracen
Dantellon
Pola
Hutton
Whittier
Sammar
Ludalé
Sali Youln
Nature
Mary Aimee Goodmiln
Jordan
Ena
Egypt
Rioux City Ping Co
Winchester Rite
Sean
Postal
Doa'kyeHlay
Winchester Repeating Arm Co
Wewinchester Avenue
Wwe Haver
Catia
M.roberts
Minneapolis
Minn
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