Papal Record Mixed with Early Church Traditions
Fragmentary historical notes recount Popes and early saints with dates, lineages, and rituals. Mentions include Leo XII era figures, early Rome clergy, and traditions such as ash Wednesday practice and gold chalice ordinances.
Papal History Notes on Popes and Privileges Through Ages
A compact account lists national origins of pontiffs, major orders, and notable reforms. It notes the Benedictines as major papal contributors, records name changes from Roman to Vicar of Christ, and highlights customs such as the cross on the pope’s slipper and the exile to Avignon. It also cites papal rituals and privileges like sanctuary rights and the seven canonical hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul I
Benedict VIII
John XX
Benedict
Adrian I
Sergius II
John
Johna
Innocents
Benedicts
Gregorigs
Clements
Leos
Piuses
Alexandera
Cletus
Clement V
Rome
Avignon
Telesphorus
Working for Uncle Sam Typists Drive Government Output
A vivid portrait of 5000 typewriter girls employed by the U S government from dawn to night, highlighting high pay and generous conditions. It notes workers choosing their machines and the government’s reputations as a benevolent employer.
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United States
Uncle Sam
Clyde Fitch
Harcourt Deceived Gladstone Over Smoking Allegation
The scene centers on Gladstone who detested tobacco while Harcourt, a cabinet member, was revealed as a heavy smoker. A close friend recalls Gladstone’s remark about Harcourt's smoking habit and Harcourt’s room being the source of the odor or ash. The exchange underscores tensions within the Gladstone cabinet.
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Harcourt
Gladstone
England
Sir William Harcourt
Mr. Gladstone
Postal Banks of Britain Insolvent in Theory
The New York World notes the post office savings banks of Great Britain appear technically insolvent with year end deposits near 700 million dollars and assets about 670 million. It cites Boer War bond prices, low interest rates, and the slip system enabling tiny two cent deposits as curious factors.
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Great Britain
Posta Banka
Postal Bank
New York World
Government Demands Slow Cunard Contract Delay
Government insists Cunarders must average 25 knots for a key subsidy, stalling the contract. Builders face $10,000,000 in vessel costs and await a favorable speed record, noting the 23.5 knot peak on a single voyage as the benchmark.
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ST. Peter
Pope Pius IX
Leo XII
Peter
Joachim Pecel
Carploche
Anngni
Camietta
Perugia
Haly
Silverius
Victor
Clement IV
Phe
Stephen II
Vitalianus
Matent
Zephyrinus
St. Peter's
Nemibe
Sarthusians
Carmelites
Dominicans
Adrian V
Urban TV
Celestine V
Benedict T
Nicholas V
Adrian VI
Sittus V
Pius V
Gregory XI
Stephanus II
Urban VII
Boniface VI
Celestine IV
Siesbius
Theodorus
Damasaga
Pius
Marcellus
Valentinan
Leo XI
Hormisdas
Eusebius
John XXII
Angela
Mel Ey
Ted Fastice
Jay
Anicotuz
Tonsart
Pelagius IV
Gregory IX
Vigillus
Clement VI
Henry VIII
Alexander VI
Borgia
Columbis
America
Alexander II
Europe
Paul
Tribunal of the Inquisition
Pius IV
Boniface V
Vatican
Washington
Postal Banks OF Britain
Lev
Dean Mes
Portas
E. P. Harrs
Dudley St
Boston
Roxbury
Mass
Harts
Mrs. Hayes
Mrs. Pinkham
Iydia B. Pinkham Medielss Cs
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