Mystery of the yellow room case echoed at Versailles trial
A vivid report from the Epoque front page chronicles the Grandier mystery trial in Versailles. Darzac faces questions as Larsan’s account persuades the court while a whistleblower interrupts with a bold claim, hinting at deeper intrigue and a perilous verdict ahead.
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Uae
M. Folert Darzac
Victio
Seive-et- Oise
Mlle. Stangerson
Grandier
Joep
Chateau
Frederic Larsan
France
M- Turme
Rodiarn
M. Darzac
Toad
Josep Kouletaimile
Ansize
Versailles
Vernailles
M. de Rocoux
M. Robert Darzac
Henri Robert
Andre Bea
Tosily Torving
M. Stangerson
the Epoque
Inter
Joseph
M. Darrae
Iim
Robert
Darzac
Rouleta Dille
Epoque
Daddy Mathiew
Mathieu
M. de Marquet
Mademoiselle
Bla H
Milo
Stangerson
Joseph Rouletabille
Balzac’s Trousers Tale From Harper's Weekly
An old tailor recalls meeting Balzac and measuring him for trousers. Balzac’s response of "No feet" bewilders the tailor, later explained by a servant as wanting trousers without openings at the bottom so he might sit and write without slippers.
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Balzac
Hairse Bim
Taalleen
Tim
M. Balzac
Pity the Poor Burglar Appetizing Lunch Idea
A Chicago man suggests welcoming burglars with open hospitality rather than guards. He advocates leaving food and beer, an unlocked door, and welcoming lights to deter lockups, claiming reform through kindness would eliminate need for prisons and keys. The piece satirically argues for nonchalant mercy over protection.
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Chicago
St. Pau
Shields For Soldiers Protective Shield Shield Idea
Experiments propose a three millimeter thick shield of about 150 square inches offering protection against service rifle bullets at 406 yards. Weighing seven pounds the shield requires the wearer to lie prone. Each shield has a rifle loophole and side studs to link into a continuous screen, potentially avoiding trench digging. Harper's Weekly.
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Harper's Weekly
Indian God Rock to Be Moved for Preservation
The Indian God rock on the Allegheny shore at Venango county near Franklin, weighing about 125 tons, is proposed to be lifted by a railroad crane and moved to Franklin to ensure its preservation. It has drawn thousands of visitors and many scientists deem it an Indian relic of great historical value.
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Allegheny River
Franklin
Venango County
Philadelphia
Itecord
Testing Brass Hardness Methods and Tempers
Brass World notes hardness testing devices applied to rolled brass. Samples sent to meet orders often rely on bending or scratching to guess temper. Steel testing methods are entering brass work but temper determination remains imperfectly recognized.
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Brass World
Eucalyptus Tree Holds High Value in Guanajuato
A fifteen year old eucalyptus tree in Guanajuato stands tall with a ten foot branch spread and a three foot base diameter. It is identified as Australia matoapy, valued at $100 wholesale. The article notes eucalyptus varieties are more valuable than blue gum. A forest of 30,000 eucalyptus trees is being planted in a Mexican state.
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Guanajuato
Australia
Mexico
California
End Times Teachings and Readiness for Christ's Return
Commentary on Matthew and Luke passages linking the destruction of Jerusalem to the end of the age. Emphasizes readiness, watchfulness, and faithful living as the church awaits Christ's return, with references to Zionism, Turkey, and prophetic fulfillment. States believers must be ready with oil in their lamps and good works, awaiting the Lord's coming.
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Matt
D. M. Stearns
Luke
Matthew
Mount of Olives
Jerusalem
Zion
Turkey
Abraham
Tera
Elory
Teravl
Joel i
Joan
Jesus
Christ
Jesus Christ
Lord Kitchener as Best Man at General Hunter’s Wedding
London society followed the Hanover Square ceremony of General Sir Archibald Hunter and Mary Laly VerdPde with Lord Kitchener as best man. The wedding drew a large fashionable audience and public interest centered on the veteran commander and his former comrade.
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Lord Kitchener
London
Rhibald Hunter
Mary
Laly
St George’s Hanover Square
Archibald Hunter
A Box of Dynamite Dropped Not Exploding
A first person reminiscence recalls near accidents with dynamite. The speaker notes cautious explosions and close calls, including a 50 pound box dropped from a man sliding along a cut ahead of an inspection car. The tale emphasizes dynamite’s unpredictable nature and cautions from experience.
Aeroplane Regulation and the Need for Papers
The London Times argues that early sea laws requiring ships to prove ownership should apply to aviation. It insists every aeroplane must have a domicile and pilots must produce papers on landing, condemning roving fliers as pirates of the skies.
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London Times
Snow stacked haystack fools observer in Japan’s northwest
A visitor to the Japanese northwest coast noted a giant snow mound covered with straw matting. He learns it is used as cold storage for summer fish caught in winter, the only method in rural Japan where heavy snowfall is common, with many such stacks seen across the region.
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Investi
Japan
Strand Magazine
A Grasshopper Cure
A Leesville Colorado brief reports Blake Hoggatt claims a method to exterminate grasshoppers by pinching two captured specimens until their legs ache then releasing them to provoke others to die laughing. The note notes catching the initial two proved hardest.
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Blake Hoggatt
Blake
Leesville
Colo
Opium Habit In London Report Sparks Concern
The Pall Mall Gazette finds opium use widespread among London's working classes. It notes cigarettes laced with opium and highlights mill girls in Lancashire using it as solace and relief from exhausting toil.
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London
Pall Mall Gazette
Gazette
Lancashire
Boy Scouts Grow in Malay Peninsula Under Patronage
Consular Reports note the Boy Scout movement reaching the Malay peninsula with Singapore to host a fine organization under the governor and chief justice. The program is praised for military training and as a lasting, popular colonial institution across British territories.
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Boy Scouts Movement
Malay Peninsula
Singapore
British Colonies
Saving the Pennies Defense by Patten at Chicago Dinner
James A Patten argued that savings alone do not build fortunes. He criticized the old view that saving pennies is enough, saying figures like Pierpont Morgan and George Gould amassed wealth not by penny saving but by broader opportunity and risk.
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James A Patten
Chicago
Skin care woes for a suffering infant in old notes
A garbled, overheated text references remedies and products such as Cuteurs and various oils. It mentions mothers witnessing suffering, seeking relief for a baby with skin torture, and hints at historical or herbal remedies without clear, actionable guidance.
Shreks Sympathizer and a Seafaring Tale
A fragmentary excerpt from Harper's recounts Sai Apasse and a felt pity for a seaman involved in a fall. The piece sketches a tense emotional scene where concern for the traveler’s welfare surfaces after he suffers a head injury and a cautious inquiry follows.
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Sai Apasse
Harper's
Fragmentary dialogue yields tense street talk
Readable scraps show a voiced exchange where a speaker named Wiseman and Markley dispute a social gesture. The fragment suggests a warning tone and a domestic street scene playfully interrupted by a Catholic corridor reference and a time delay of about a quarter hour.
The Barber's Joke and the Amused Patron
A Chicago News item reports a humorous barber scene where patrons joke about hair thickness. An amusing line about getting used to thinning hair underscores lighthearted barber shop banter.
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Chicago News
Spotted Horse Plot Reported for Matinee
In a terse exchange the proprietor questions the plan as the circus owner faces a fresh paint job. The Spotted Horse is slated for a monthly appearance tomorrow morning, prompting talk of polka dot styling and prep for the Cleveland Plain Dealer coverage.
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Consolidated Wide
Spotted Hos
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Talked Too Much Keeps Silent Forceful Riff
Fragmentary dialogue expresses regret over past confession and vows to keep quiet. The speaker recalls intimate promises and now rejects revealing desires, joking about restraint and breathing. No clear events or parties named.
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