Worldly notes from Marble Hill Press era column
In this eclectic digest, items mock monarchy sales, diplomatic bluster, and social pretensions. King Humbert sells royal palaces while skipping patriotism, San Salvadorans threaten to shoot on sight, and a Japanese commander supposedly menaces Admiral Irwin. A Spanish murderer’s fate is grimly noted as his victims mourn. Paris vies with New York for a 1900 world’s fair, Rosebery’s marriage sparks debate, and邮 postal return cards are proposed to curb stamp waste. Massachusetts ponders biennial elections, and a Tory-laden New York hotel owner laments costs amid a glutted uptown hospitality scene. The piece closes with a skeptical jab at the fake Blarney Stone at the World’s Fair and New York’s delayed realization.
Kunersdorf Hero Renews Loyalty to His King
In a July 1795 tableau of courage after Kunersdorf, Colonel Hasfeldt endures poverty with dignity. Frederick the Great, moved by the relic watch, grants him a pension the next day, proving the field’s memory lives in loyal service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kunersdorf
Prussia
Frederick the Great
Elizabeth
Frederick
Russia
France
Austria
Loudon
Batthyanni
Hussars
Vantain Husfeldt
Dragoons
Colonel Musselat
Hasfeldt
Palace of
Potsdam
Col Brown Touted as Noted After-Dinner Speaker
A colloquial remark celebrates Col Brown as an exceptional after-dinner speaker. One friend expresses surprise at his ability, then confirms Brown often offers to pay the bill after meals, noting his confident flair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Brown
Cappie
Gems of the World Diamonds and their historic great stones
The article surveys famous diamonds and their owners from European royal families to Indian and Russian jewels. It notes the largest known stones, the Braganza, the Mattan, the Nizam, and historic gems like the Great Mogul, Kohinoor, Orloff, and Regent, along with South African finds such as Jagersfontein and the Dudley. Sales rumors and value considerations are discussed amid a long lore of provenance and legend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jagersfontein
South Africa
England
Europe
India
Borneo
Australia
Braganza
Portugal
Brazil
Lisbon
Mattun
Landak
Sultan of
Mattan
Nizam
Hyderabad
Persia
Orloff
Pitt
Regent
Czzr
Russia
Parteal
Kistuu
Thomas Pitt
Fort St. George
Darlamoor
Tujemah
Abbas Mirza
Saney
M. de Laney
Henry III
Henry IV
France
Elizabeth
James I
Charles
James II
Demidof
Jamsetjee Jeejeebhoy
Bombay
Paris
Bersides
Dudley
Stewart
Also Mentioned on This Page
Marble Hill Press
Tom Allen
Marble Hill
Missouri
Italy
Humbert
San Salvador
Irwin
Japan
New York
United States
Lonrp Roskreey
Maud
Laboyeh
Penx
Rosebery
Renly
Massachsetts
Boston
Wittit Walport
London
New Netherlands
Gotham
New
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Gems OF the World
OLD Mother Earth
Roya
The
East
Orief
Tavernier
Grand Monarque
Louis Niv
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