Rescued the Alamo by Clara Driscoll Forces Save Fort
Clara Driscoll, a Texas author, offered sixty thousand dollars to purchase the Alamo from its owner and saved the historic fort from destruction. The state authorized the purchase and named her honorary custodian, preserving a pivotal Texan icon and its memories of the Mexican War.
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Texas
United States
Alamo
Clara Driscol
Driscol
Uni
Miss Drisco
Mexico
Plan For Saluvation of Louisville And Mexican Opera Talk
A jumble of notes describes a postmaster in Louisville and a mission to save the city, mentions Leona Taau of Vermont and a plan for a directory containing 250,000 names. It also recounts a Mexican opera project titled Mexicana and Miss Driscol’s global travels and staged performances amid war years and social norms.
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Louvisville
Kenrucsky
Leona Taau
Ruland
Vermont
Louisville
Shal Lown
Baker
New York City
Chicago
Snakes and snake jewelry charm fashion in high season
The article notes a vogue for snake themed jewelry including a bell shaped like a gold serpent and jeweled creations. It mentions dealers receiving many orders and a New York ball featuring jeweled coronals, with talk of snake charming and related trends.
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New York
Rupola
Migliese
Lee Day
Times
Short Road to Wealth Through Trading or Raze
Fragmentary text refers to wealth, trading, or razing as paths to money. It mentions a bold plan, folding a bang note, and avoiding lending, with incoherent phrases about debts and risk. The readable content centers on a dubious wealth scheme and cautions against debt.
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Cresien
Exhibition of Presidential China Treasures on Display
A basement White House exhibit showcases a remarkable collection of china remnants from early presidential households. It starts with rare gold-trimmed plates cups and, the display traces items from Martha Washington to Mrs McKinley era, highlighting historic value and national pride.
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Hoosevelt
White House
Martha Washington
McKinley
Nicholas Longworth
Noa
Alice Rodsavelt
Rogervesnt
New York City
National Photo-Souvenir CO
Lock Box
Washington, D. C
Helen Gould Charity Distribution Through Efficient System
Helen Gould with Allanbeth Altman distributes 500000 dollars yearly in charity named after Helen Gould and her parents. She supports many charities directly and indirectly, with more beneficiaries than most individuals. The annual tote disbursements reach about 34000000 dollars across numerous causes.
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Helen Gould
Allanbeth Altman
Miss Gould
Old Clerks Reduced Congress Plans to Cut Government Pay
The House considers reducing salaries for older clerks over 65, with a proposed plan to dismiss those at 70. House Appropriation Committee cites $9,000,000 yearly to workers over 65 and warns many will lose half their income. Critics note loss of veteran expertise and career stability. The Washington Post questions merit in cutting long serving, efficient public servants.
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Congress
Washington
House of Representatives
Falubtal
Jenye
Readlerk
Hke
Wid Vis Wan
T Ie Mouse
House
Washinton
Washington Post
Joseph G Cannon
Surviving Buttons on Eighteenth Century Riding Coat
Regions for placing two buttons on a man’s coat backs are noted as a survival from eighteenth century riding coats. Coat tails were buttoned up when the rider was on horseback, a practice linked to that era.
Taliest Skyscraper Feared as Singer Plans Escape
The Singer Manufacturing company reportedly abandons plans for a taller New York City skyscraper than any existing structure. The move halts a bold project that would have reshaped the skyline and sparked a race to surpass rivals.
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Singer Manufacturing Company
New York City
Restore Life After Death Claim by Electric Chair Expert
An expert electrician I M Berger claims life can be restored after electrocution. He details a method involving controlled chest compressions and arm maneuvers, with the tongue drawn forward, to revive victims within minutes, citing incidents like Joseph Averell’s near-fatal 8900 volt shock in Baltimore. He warns calm, methodical action and repeat cycles are essential.
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I. M. Berger
Berner Stiles
Joseph Averell
Flo
Legead
Hee
Seventeenth Century Butted Holes Ornament Mastery
In the seventeenth century butted holes were a master of ornament more than of use. They were carefully cut, and laid around with gay colors, embroidered with silver and gold thread, bound with kit and velvet.
Eighteenth Century Breeches Tight Fit Quote
A late eighteenth century remark notes breeches worn skin tight with a tale of a gentleman promising not to pay if he cannot fit into them. The anecdote highlights fashions and attitudes toward tailoring and payment.
Shipyard output shows vast Atlantic tonnage last year
English, Irish and Scotch ship yards built new ships totaling 1 744 402 tons, about double the American ocean tonnage last year.
Delights of St Augustine and the Oklawaha River Visit
A nostalgia soaked travel piece recounts a St Augustine sojourn with visits to the cathedral churches and the Spanish fort. It describes a river voyage on the Osceola through the Oklawaha with moss draped cypress, lily pads, and dusky river lights.
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St. Augustiine
Florida
St. Augustine
United States
Lash
Plagler
Marion
Pine Woods
Palatha
St. John's River
Indian Bamy
Oklawaha
St. John's
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Almaty
Alamons
Texag
la Glorix
Texas Coynery
Miss Dris |d
Miss Driscol
Spain
Tikes Fine China
Broadway
Liberty Street
Times Building
St Augnsting
Jay
Nassau
Osseola
Anastatia
Nighthoust
South Beach
Marning
Atlantic
Bexs
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