Cursed by the Lamas at a Himalayan temple visit
In May Wide World Magazine C J Meares recounts visiting a large lamaseral at a valley mouth near a river. locals welcomed them then priests accused mirrors of spoiling eyes and cursed the party with chant and bells as the crowd clapped along. the next day they left, lodging in a mountain hut before climbing through rhododendron forests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Meares
Wide World
Brooke
Himaseral
Lamaseral
Samaserai
Conservative John Chinaman and the old fashioned farmer
The passage mocks conservative attitudes of John Chinaman and rural farmers, portraying them as set in old habits. It contrasts talk of new ideas with stubborn adherence to traditional methods and slow adoption of innovations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chinaman
John Chinaman
Mark Twain Dies After Suffering Heart Break
Samuel L. Clemens known as Mark Twain died at his home at 6 30 p m on Thursday after slipping into a coma. He left a fortune to settle debts of a bankrupt publishing firm and will be buried beside his daughter Jean in the Clemens family plot at Elmira New York. Tributes poured in as details of his death and his secretary Albert Bigelow Paine arranged the literary executor duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danbury
Conn
Mark Twain
Clemens
Elmira
N. Y
Jean
Philosopherbumorist
Langhorne
Mr. Chemens
Henry I. Rogers
Millianaire
Mr. Rogers
Mr. Clemens
Rogers
Samuel L. Clemens
Ossip Gabrielowitsch
Europe
Albert Bigelow Paine
Gabrielowitsch
Walter Scott
Scott
C. L. Webster & Co
Jermuda
Paris Shocks at News of Mark Twain Death
Special President Teensevelt reacts to the death of Samuel Clemens Mark Twain in Paris calling him one of America’s finest citizens and beloved authors His life sincerity breadth of view and his works like Huckleberry Finn leave a lasting imprint on American letters the writer’s death is noted as a national loss
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Tensevelt
Samuel Clemens
Mark Twain
Hoogevelt
America
United States
Huckleberry Finn
Americas
Sem Sawyer
WEWS OF HORSES AND HORSEMEN RICHMOND VA
Richmond stallions and brood mares feature in fairs and racing as crucial to breeding and appeal. The piece highlights riders, stock, and vaudeville as key attractions, urging interurban railways to support fairs financially and via cooperation with local businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Richmond Street
Sidney Prince
Floyd Stock Farm
Bridgetown
Carmania
Delmarch
Corvette
Corinthian
Egb
Monard Gould
Delmareh
Pole
Katharine Clemmons
Queen Eig
Norfote
Dr. Macdonald
Par
Virginia’s Sidney Prince Sire Impresses Breeders and Runners
Virginia trotting stock highlights the Sidney Prince line with Mary Ann and Lon Dillon progeny, Dar Not and Richard La Croix being shown as fast performers. Sales in Rose Harden, King William county feature Matuary Wanna West Nelly MeZeus Edmee J and renowned sires like Moko, Karen Dillon, McKinney, and Commodore Thorburn among many speed lines and draft offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Prince
Virginia
Sidney
Mary Ann
Pucera
Princine
Lexington
Lon Dillon
Sidney Dillon
J. S Strader
Endeavor
Wis
Init
Dic
la Croix
Chilowee
Chiquerina
Ziba
Jesey Wilkenen
George Wilkes
Gladys
Mambledon
Jule T
Bonnateila
Woodford Mabrino
Meade
Richado
Wanna West
Nelly MeZeus
MeZeus
McKinney
Edmee J
Gienbird
Silver Ore
Doctor Coons
Frank Yoakum
Kingmont
Gray Peter
Lila L
Bingen
Karen Dillon
Moko
Moko, Jr
Rosa Baron
Earl Baltic
Commodore Thorburn
Admiral Togo
Edith Knight
Guy Wilkes
Funeral of Mark Twain in New York
Samuel L. Clemens known as Mark Twain died near Redding Connecticut. His funeral was at 3 pm Saturday at Brick Presbyterian Church Fifth Avenue and Thirty seventh Street New York. Rev Henry Van Dyke of Princeton conducted a simple service before the body was sent to Elmira for interment. A memorial service by prominent men will follow within ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Samuel Ll. Clemens
Mark Twain
Redding
Conn
Brick Presbyterian Church
Fifth Avenue
Thirtyseventh Street
Henry van Dyke
Princeton
Humorist
Elmira
Ife
Portraits of Washington Go For 11274 At New York Sale
Special sale opening of Edwin Babcock Holden collection of rare American mezzotints and etchings yielded 617 engraved portraits of George Washington sold for 11274.76. A Peale 1787 bust in uniform topped at 9520, bought by a Chicago dealer who also obtained another engraving. A Mezzotint after Trumbull sold for 350 to a dealer. The collection totals about 10000 items and the sale continues to May 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Edwin Babcock Holden
George Washington
Washington
Uniform
Charles Wilson Peale
Peale
Chicago
Weashing
Ime
Trumbull
Doctor Stuart M Lean Receives Honor at Society Meeting
Dr H Stuart McLean of Richmond earns second honorary member honor at South Piedmont Medical Society in Danville. He delivered a lecture and live demonstration on fracture of the base of the skull using Raymond Smith, a 12 year old Richmond boy who survived a severe skull fracture after weeks of unconsciousness following a remarkable treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
South Piedmont Medical Society
Danville
H. Stuart McLean
Stuart McGuire
McLean
Young Men’s Christian Association
Medical Fraternity
Raymond Smith
Pr. McLean
Virginia Jamestown Exposition Mineral Exhibit Arrives
Four cars of the mineral and timber exhibit for Virginia arrive and are unloaded for display in the new State Library addition. Be. A. Schubert oversees the transfer and installation staff. Glass cases are damaged but the room is suitable, with work starting mid May to set up the displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
State Library
Virginia
BE. A. Schubert
Jamestown
Schubert
Poisoning trial at Kansas City court draws big crowd
The trial over alleged poisoning in the Swope household features nurse testimony about a candy gifted to Stella Swope by Dr. Hyde and possible germ culture experiments. Witness Miss Houlihan’s unexpected appearance prompts a fierce cross examination as defense lawyers seek flaws. Mrs Logan A. Swope’s nervous condition postpones her testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kassas City
Jmipge
Swope
Stella Swope
Tried to Kiss Careful
New York city car incident reports a man identifying as Raymond Davis of 238 East Fifty sixth Street attempting to kiss women aboard a Third Avenue surface car. A passenger and conductor restrained him after women defended themselves with hairpins and punches. He was taken to Bellevue from East First Street station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Third Avenue
Raymond Davis
East Fifty-sixth Street
Houston Street
Thirty-second Street
August Welsecht
Forty-third Street
Hiney
Davis
Vis
East First Street
Bellevue
Market Reports Corrected by Wallerstein Produce Company
The weekly market notes adjusted by the Wallerstein Produce Company in Populury provide corrected figures and commentary on fresh produce prices, supply shifts, and regional trading activity observed during the latest reporting period.
Heavy frost ruins fruit crops across West Virginia and Ohio
In Parkersburg West Virginia heavy frost destroyed thousands of dollars worth of fruit in this area and across Southeastern Ohio. Snow fell overnight and in places ice formed up to an inch thick. Early crops suffered heavy damage as the cold persisted through yesterday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkersburg
W. VA
West Virginia
Ohio
Foxy Man Dialog Over Ribbon Match
In a brief exchange, John agrees to match a ribbon in town but plans to tie it at Smithkins. The conversation shifts to trading at Harkley's and mentions a blond counter attendant at Smithkins, prompting the speaker to assert he will handle the ribbon match himself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Smithkins
Harkley’s
Houston Post
Jeffries Weight and Training Camp Details Revealed
Jim Jeffries weighs 228 pounds and stands 6 feet 1 1/2 inches as trainer Farmer Burns logs new measurements at Rowardennan Cal special training camp. The report notes tensions over training a white fighter to beat Jack Johnson amid threats to Bob Armstrong in Bainbridge Georgia. Jeffries continues strenuous daily workouts including a nine mile run and gym work with plans for upcoming sparring matches with Papke and Choynski preparing to join regular training by early next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeffries
Rowardennan
Cal
Jim Jeffries
Boulder Creek
Farmer Burns
Bob Armstrong
Armstrong
Bainbridge
Jack Johnson
Hearst denies governor bid and political gossip
New York dispatch reports that William Randolph Hearst was rumored to seek the governorship with a July public announcement. Hearst directly denies any intention to run, calling such suggestions personal enemies and stating he has no plan to seek any office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Illiam R. Hearst
Hearst
Shearn
Blissful Ignorance in a Note from Mrs Rex
Mrs James Orphington Rex and Mrs Smith discuss an opera night. Mrs Rex boasts about a card noting the performance titled Asbestos. A light sneeze interrupts a snicker as they exchange remarks about the show and its Latin singing ambiance.
Macnains Chicken Powder Promises Bird Control
An old advertisement for MacNain s Chicken Powder from W. H. MacNair Tarboro North Carolina claims to kill hawks crows owls and minka and treat cholera gapes roup limber neck indigestion and leg weakness. It promises vermin protection and increased egg production with sample 25 cent packages through dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macnains
H. Macnair
Tarbore
N. C
Mrs Bahen Named Chief of Staff for Confederate Reunion
Mrs Katherine Bahen of this city sails to Mobile Alabama to serve as chief of staff for sponsors from Daughters of the Confederacy chapters attending the annual Confederate reunion. Brigadier General M H Clift of Chattanooga appointed her and she will stay at the Battle House with the Cliffs party. She declined a cavalry parade ride, preferring automobile or carriage, and was previously named sponsor for the Memphis reunion but could not attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Katherine Bahen
Mobile
Ala
Daughters of the Confederacy
Baden
M. H. Clift
Forrest Calvary Corps
Chattanooga
Tenn
Battle House
Clift
V. M. I. Cadets Inspected by Army Inspector
Captain D. D. Lockridge and General Nichols led a two day inspection at Virginia Military Institute in Lexington. Cadets underwent drills and a sham battle while quarters and mess hall were examined. officials praised the cadets’ showing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
D. D. Lockridge
General Staff
Corps of Cadets
Virginia Military Institute
General Nichols
Gleaves
Army
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Haier Goods
Hughes
North St. Richmond
Richmond Bag CO
A. J. Pyle
N. 6Th ST
Catarret
Dr. Christian
J. M. Christian
Hazelhurst, Ga
Frayser
J. W. Frayser & CO
E. Main St
Richmond, Va
Virginia State Ins. Co
J. KK. Williamson
Chamber of Commerce
Southern Poultry Supply CO
S24
Ninth St. N. W
Department A. Washington, DD. C
Setelg
Casey Engine Works
Springfield
Twain
Tanner Paint & Oil Co
Dandremry
SCRUF
Raltime Og
Scnit
Xanthine
Hichmond
Dothan
Caso Pyies
Iedimornt
Piedmont Business College
Lynchbare
Sain
H. Cashell
Derwood
Dare Not
Dare Devil
EF. L. W. Perry
Miller's Creek Farm
Essex County
Muscovite
Nutwood
Venus
Conger
Jam
Frances
Foxhall Stock Farm
Norfolk
Geo
Wasihington
Stuart M’lean
Medical Society
Gandy
Pr. Kyde
Richmond Produce Market
Wallerstein Produce Company
Populury
Erie
Hickens Coops
SGG
Richmond Tobacco Market
Evess Ewes
Elise
Serre
Choynski
Otys Cock of the Walk
MacNair
U. S
Masters Planter CO. Agr
Water St
Mrs. Bahen
Mobila
Dr. David
Suncrest
Care Carrier C
Rhode Island
Ned Club of America
Virginia Poultry Association, Breeders
THE
Lullaby
CTS Standard Sales CO
12Th Ave
Nashville
Wallerstein Produce Co
Vick
Greensboro
Commonwealth Bank
North Ninth Street
E. Broad Street
Bank of Richmond
9Th and Main Sts
Broad St
15Th Andolllam Sts
Broad Sts
Louisiana Street
Willinssberg” Avenue
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