Glover of the Bat A Tangled Meeting with Sir Andrew
In a London drawing room dialogue, Sholto and Mrs Cumberland discuss relationships and society. Sir Andrew presses for a post as superintendent while Sholto reveals Patrice Fanghorse’s intrigue, and plans for Dover Street life clash with country retreat desires.
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Annrew
Sam Weal
Shotto
Ser Ragle
Andrew
Kally
Capt. Kelly
Sholto
Patrine Fanghorse
Patrice
Tomnan
Geo
Ter
Andre
Dovar Atrat
Dover Street
Phan
A Quiet London Sunday With the Thorburns and Graham
Patrice Tangherne enjoys a refined afternoon amid the Thorburn household as Capt. Kelly and Sholto Graham mingle with society. Subplots unfold about Lady Gwen and Sir Andrew’s strict Sunday rituals, masking rising tensions over romance and class in their circle.
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Thorpurns
Patrice
Terra
Capt. Kelly
Shie
Thorburns
Dheir
Egypt
Snolto
Graham
Clethes
Gwenn
Vince
Robby
Kelly
Hitaeglt
Ike
Ketly
Rhoment
Thorburn
May
Sholto Graham
Humble Day Ending Sparks Rivalry and Refusal to Bend
In a tense exchange at day’s end Lady Gwenap mocks the event while Sir Andean confronts the loyalty clash over Sholle. Cumberland vows unwavering allegiance as dawn rises, with Lady Gwenap scheming to disrupt the match and test the engagement’s strength.
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Gwenap Yawnet
Anc
Cumberland
Gwenap
Piest Temple Taxation and Falls Street Car Plans
The Piest Spiritual temple of Boston has been assessed for taxation for the first time, paying 3096 dollars on a 8240 property value. Minneapolis residents may soon ride street cars powered by the Falls of St Anthony, with General Electric of New York contracting for equipment at about 300000 dollars. The item also notes marriages and odd anecdotes, including a 72 year old man marrying Edith Yun Hom, and other varied tales from 1897 society.
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Boston
Mit
Minneapolis
Falls of St. Anthony
General Electric Company
New York
George A. Pregner
Jia Grange
Ind
Misa Edith Yun Hom
Kindred
Ming
Miss van Horn
Pregner
Binghamton
Shelbyville
St. Louis
Adolphus Beusch
Busch
Busch’s
Franz Busch
Adalphus
Austrasia
James Gordon Bennett
New York Herald
Not intoxicated says Boston Festivity Debate
A peculiarly readable exchange features a thorough practical man arguing that Boston revelers recited Bacchanta and that she was not really intoxicated. The dialogue emphasizes disbelief at the notion and mocks the idea of constraining her behavior.
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Ree
Grant's Breakfast Aages To Prebattle Routine
The headquarters mess gathered for a hasty breakfast. Grant ate two ounces of bread with vinegar and drank strong coffee, then called for cigars from his servants. He pocketed money after lighting one and walked slowly along the ridge knoll, preparing for the day ahead. General Horace Porter notes the scene in the Century.
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Horace Porter
Rev Father Lawler Dies at 36 in Stratford Sprite Comm
Reverend Father D H Lawler of St Edward's Roman Catholic Church in Stratford Sprite, Connecticut, passed away at age 36. The minister, noted for his service, contributed to parish life and local religious activities. Funeral details were announced by the church.
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D. H. Lawler
St. Edward's Roman Catholic Church
Statford Sprite
Comm
Unexpected tale exposes a new congressman's bashful start
In a Washington Star account the recently elected congressman recalls his late night nomination. He admits competitors towered over him and that a misread cornfield joke derailed his bid, costing him votes as dawn broke over the convention.
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Washington
Ime
Bammer
Ami
The
Washington Star
Irish 50 000 Pilgrims to March on Southeastern Ireland in 1888
A historical essay describes a planned Irish American pilgrimage to commemorate the 1798 rebellion. Fifty thousand participants from the United States would sail on three ocean liners to Ireland, billeted in Wexford Kilkenny and surrounding counties for an eight week stay. A Ninety-Eight Club network funds and organizes the voyage with monuments to mark battles.
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Ireland
America
Tie
New York
Ninety-Eight Club
United States
Storlms
Gieis
Nex
Atlantic
Kingstown
Weterford
Wexford
Carlow
Kilkenny
Waterton
Kildare
Wisklow
Monumental centenary plan for rebellion memory
A long report describes planned monuments and tablets to honor leaders of a historic rebellion, including a carved granite shaft at an old gate and tombs for key figures. It notes expected opposition from the British government and a discreet London-Dublin mission to secure approval for a ninety element centenary celebration.
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Topas
Aminee
Enplgoorthy
Tmmois
John Murphy
Beaucamp
Bogenal
Harvey
Daisley
Oalslough
Eamomsi Ryan
John
Inaland
London
Dublin
Phe Ryault
New York
Londor Matt
Paris fashion notes loom large for coming season
Evening fashions center on simple, pale primrose and rose tones with silver and blue accents. Delicate lace over white remains popular while gowns from Felix showcase pale green bengaline with lace, embroidery, and a violetelemented surplice. street style veers toward sleek headpieces and restrained ornament.
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Parla
Louis Kvi
Felix
Jowéied Comte
Paper bottles for the Kentucky Colonels heralded
The Richmond Times reports a new durable paper bottle process for flasks for the Kentucky colonels promising greater resilience and comfort. The note highlights a shift from brittle glass to sturdy paper in beverage containers.
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Kentucky Colonels
Richmond Times
A Lover's Compliment Glove Quip in Boston Courier
A Boston Courier item notes a playful exchange about gloves with lines like "A pretty thing in gloves" and "I wish to get a perfect glove" as a charming compliment. The dialogue references white lands and affectionate banter between lovers.
Detroit Prep Press Odd Bid Text in Drowsy Dress Hall
The Detroit Prep Press notes a quirky exchange with Pa calling Yobu an Ihtite dreselay while John asks for dressing as he passes the bid plate. Alva Adams receives a silver demerit and a 715 typo flags in a humorous take on governance in Colorado.
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Yobu
John
Detroit Prep Press
Alva Adams
Colorada
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