Mystery visits of Senator Sherman stir Washington chatter
Washington reporters traced Senator Sherman’s repeated late night visits to the State Department and White House during the Harrison era amid a flurry of speculation. The anonymous Halford confided a single purpose behind the trips to three journalists, revealing plans involving appointing a coachman as a State Department messenger during the summer.
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Sherman
Washington
State Department
White House
Ohio
Halford
Stenographer Wanted in Odd Manor Tale of Bargain and Bond
A frail woman seeks work as a stenographer for a brooding employer, who imposes strict terms and tests her endurance. The scene unfolds in a mahogany room with a chilling contract, a child’s presence, and a complex dynamic revealing money, power, and danger.
Prudential Leads Pennsylvania Standings in 1905
The Prudential holds first place in Pennsylvania during 1905, leading state standings in early records. Details indicate strong performance across events, establishing a top position in the regional chart.
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Prudential
Pennsylvania
Hymn Number Indicator Shown to Congregation and Choir
A pew device displays hymn numbers in full view for both front and choir areas. The feature, distinct from typical indicators, shows the hymn number prominently so both congregants and singers can follow along.
Mythical Lost Continents and An Industrial Mechanical Ledger
A fragment discusses a rotating drum device with cylinders and a flexible strip, detailing how drums wind the strip for simultaneous display. It also references myths such as Atlantis and a Pan American notion, noting such beliefs may be unfounded.
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Lor
Orgin
Old Age Pensions Favored by Colonial Legislature
The Newfound colonial legislature unanimously adopted a resolution supporting old age pensions. A commission will determine grant details, to investigate the subject over the next twelve months before introducing legislation to fund the project.
One View of It by a Witty Exchange
A Philadelphia Ledger quip contrasts a man with a “good ear for music” who is thought deaf by an old surmudgeon. The exchange riffs on hearing and listening, framing wit around perception and absence of sound.
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Bertie
Peard
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Armas
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Caine
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New York
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Germany
Musle
Philadelphia Ledger
Remington Typewriter
Important Lesson From Missionaries Quoted
An officer cites a Washington Star quote noting the lesson that firearms travel farther and hit harder than any weapon the audience possesses. The exchange underscores the perceived impact of guns in conflict.
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Washington Star
Hopeopathic Banter Sparks Unlikely Match
Witty exchange hints at unconventional romance with playful misfires and a hint of satire. Dialogues between two characters reveal bold opinions on love and medicine in a Washington Life framing.
Maryland Appropriates 90000 for Baltimore Washington Macadam Boulevard
The Maryland legislature provides 90000 for a new macadam boulevard from Baltimore to Washington. The thirty mile route will reduce railroad crossings and employ civilian labor in part of its construction.
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Baltimore
Washington
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