Marble Hill Press Confession and Roosevelt Visit Joke
A fragment from Marble Hill press notes jokes about sin confession and colonial figures. It recounts a Kentucky colonel contempt, a claim that Theodore Roosevelt visited an immigration board and joked about a Scotch common law wife. The piece also mentions rancher T D Burns shipping cattle to Kansas City for over 20000 dollars amid rustling concerns.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Tillis Talud
Immigration Board of Inquiry
Scotchman
Roosevelt
Teddy
International Postal Congress May consider a universal stamp
The International Postal Congress in May at Washington may discuss a uniform stamp for the Postal Union to ease international trade. A collectors journal questions whether philatelists should support adoption, arguing it could aid exchanges yet may not serve stamp enthusiasts.
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International Postal Congress
Washington
Postal Union
Oliver Optic author William Adams dies at 76
The Boston born writer Oliver Optic, real name William T Adams, aged 76, left a legacy of juvenile books and 126 volumes plus 1,000 short stories. He toured Europe and North America gathering material, wrote the Fourth of July ode for Boston, and was famed for safe adventure stories avoiding pirates and villains. He married Miss Sarah Jenkins in 1848, became a widower in 1885, and is survived by two daughters, one married to actor Sol Smith Russell.
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William T. Adams
Oliver Optic
Captain Mayne Reid
Adama
Boston
Adams
Hatchle
Helrcar
Bellevue
Boat Club
Europe
Atlantic
Great Lakes
Canada
Cuba
Banama Islands
Ike Bayard Taylor
Adame
Dorchester
Misa Sarah Jenkins
Sol Smith Russell
Admiral Codrington Shooting in British Warships Tale
Walter Wood recounts Admiral Codrington, famed for commanding British ships at Navarino in 1827, when the Turkish fleet was destroyed by the allies. A town meeting scene shows Codrington greeted by a classmate, ending in light dialogue.
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Admiral Codrington
Walter Wood
Navarino
Hullo
Codrington
Dement Brothers Dominate Stenography Field In 402 WPM Feat
Isaac DEMENT at Quincy set a new mark by writing 402 words a minute, breaking his own 387 rate and staking a claim as world champion. Merrett H. DEMENT, his mentor and brother, was a top stenographer in his era, with James E. DEMENT also a Chicago leader. The Dement family stands prominent in the profession as Isaac treats stenography as art, science, and craft, noting rivals like Dr. Phillips Brooks and Rev. H. V. Reed. Dement has since left active stenography to publish shorthand textbooks and pursue writing and invention projects.
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Isaac
Dement
Quincy
Merrett H. Dement
James E. Dement
Chicago
Phillips Brooks
H. V. Reed
Chicago Times-Herald
The Miracle of the Greek Fire in Holy Week Jerusalem
Richard Watson Gilder writes from Jerusalem describing Palm Sunday Greek procession at the Church of the Sepulcher and a Mount of Olives view. He paints the city’s beauty and sacred atmosphere, notes the ancient skyline and a sense of the holy land, and reflects on faith and perception amid modern tourism.
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Jerusalem
Richard Watson Gilder
Mr. Gilder
Mount of Olives
Jehoshlphat
God
Christendom
Holy Land
Florida
Jesus
Wil
Syria
Chlat
Calcutta Palace Reception Described by Dr Barrows
The Calcutta visit recounts the Maharajah Bahadur J N Tagore reception with Hindoo Mohamadan Jain Paral Buddhist Brahmo and Christian guests. Barrows notes the palace, red-coated guards, Bengal court life, and the diverse elegant company including university graduates and Bengali ladies in traditional dress. He also reflects on local temples gardens and the Jain procession.
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Stead
Calcutta
J. N. Tagore
Windsor Castle
Parliament of Religions
A. C. Bartlett
Durmah rites mark transitions from childhood to adulthood
In Durmah two ceremonies signify when childhood ends for boys and girls begin manhood and womanhood. The events feature bright blue and red patterns, with ceremonial markings and ear boring gradually introduced as part of preparation for adulthood.
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Hurmone
Om Bee
Durmah
Dickens Lived In Devonshire Terrace London Home
A historical note on Dickens dwelling at Devonshire Terrace near Marylebone Church from 1845 to 1850 with references to Forster and key life events. It recalls birth and death events at the residence and the author’s late care for the place as his finances turned a corner.
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Marylebone Church
London
Devonshire Terrace
Charles Dickens
Forster
Dickens
England
Raven
Benin impressions by a Royal Navy lieutenant in 1820
The account describes John King’s 1820 Benin visit. He met the king and Queen Mother, noted long fingernail signs of high status, 4000 wives, and respectful treatment toward Europeans who were viewed as gods. No witnessed human sacrifices, and Benin’s city life impressed him.
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Benin
John King
Royal Navy
Betin
Kolanut
Henin
Distinctly Hearing The Watch Debate
In a brief, quirky exchange two men argue about hearing as one tests a watch. Ginx declares the watch is loud but seems surprised by the claim. Gitka affirms hearing a ticking distinctly, while one remark hints at possible deafness.
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Given Atenals
Ginx
Gink
The Roome of a Corean Woman Sacred to Honor
A damaged excerpt describes the room of a Corean woman as sacred to honor and the sanctuary of a wife or mother. It notes men may be banished from the room while under the threat of dishonor and white punishment.
Mountains of Colorado Where Are You Going This Summer
The article urges summer trips to Colorado for cool relief and recreation. It highlights mountain and mining opportunities, fishing, bears and deer for the adventurous, springs and resorts for easy leisure, and prospects for mining investment, all praising Colorado as ideal for a summer outing. F. P. Baler.
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Colorado
Denver & Rilo Grande
F. P. Baler
Insuring Against Accident Amid Aquarium Strong Woman
A humorous Alley Sloper line features a man preferring accident insurance over fire or life, quipping he’s married the strong woman from the Aquarium, reflecting comic dialogue and period tone.
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Aquarium
How They Ride and the Train Race With Passengers
A dialogue captures tourists curious about trains rushing by while suburban riders joke about racing trains carrying racing fans home. The exchange notes linked passenger cars for prize wins and hints at street humor from a Street & Smith context.
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Street & Smith
Lewn
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