Gazette exonerates editors amid editorial dispute
Controversy over the Gazette special edition reveals that Messrs Bradford Colvin and Warne were not involved in its creation. Rev Mr Bradford disputes being omitted from exoneration and urges accuracy in reporting. Also mentions a local creamery opening soon and a Davison county Democratic mass convention set for May 1st 1896 with delegates to Aberdeen.
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A Story of Bismarck Prince Plays piano for Kaiser’s children
An anecdote recalls Prince Bismarck visiting the emperor's antechamber and joining the crown prince at the piano as his brothers danced. The Kaiser then remarks, what, prince, are you already making my children dance to your tune.
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Weathering Ireland in Soft Rain and Bright Mirth
In Blackwood's Magazine the author extols Irish rain as gentle and mood shifting. He paints mornings of sun after rain with gleaming stones and singing larks and recalls peat smell, lush pastures, and a barefoot daughter of dethroned kings selling sturdy homemade hose as a cheeky charm.
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Ireland
Blackwood's Magazine
Sea Otter Fur Value and Beauty Noted by Tradesmen
The sea otter yields skins valued by sellers to any price with buyers from Russia, America, or China. Its fur, unprepared, surpasses seal in beauty and is thicker and longer than river otter fur, with soft undercoat and pale outer hairs giving a frosted look. Once ranged from the Aleutians to California, its destruction troubles naturalists and furriers alike, per the London Spectator.
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London Spectator
Fully Armed. A Story of a Young Recruit at Aldershot
A Pearson's Weekly tale recalls a raw recruit on guard duty at Aldershot who surrenders his rifle after an officer exposes his mistake. The recruit reacts with a threat and brandishes a knife, prompting the officer to take immediate action and seize the weapon.
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Aldershot
Pearson’s Weekly
Copper Mining Method Yields High Copper Recovery
A primitive yet effective process recovers 75 to 85 percent copper from mine waters. Water is treated in a tank system with scrap iron and salt, creating a continuous circuit that precipitates copper, which is then settled, hammered off, sorted, and shipped. The method emphasizes avoiding waste and maximizing yield.
Old and New Navy Firepower Compared in 19th Century Test
A Scribner's summary notes that the Constitution could pierce 22 inches of oak at 1000 yards with its best guns, while Atlanta’s 5/8 inch steel hull nearly matches that resistance. Atlanta’s 6 inch guns could bore through surface ten times the resistance of its own hull at 1000 yards, and 8 inch guns could pierce 14 inches of iron at the same range.
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Atlanta
Scribner's
Roaring Whale Encounters Off Wood Island Aboard Grace Webster
The schooner Grace Webster, sailing from New York to Portland with 414 tons of coal, met a giant 75 to 80 foot whale that roared like a lion and repeatedly struck at the vessel while standing on its head. Captain J. A. Crossman described the freak encounter as one of the strangest in his fifty years at sea, with Mrs. Crossman and Miss Houston among the frightened passengers.
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Opinion Quote Cited on Tyranny and Relationships
The Indianapolis Journal quotes a critic noting that a liberated slave can become the worst tyrant, then adds a sarcastic remark about devoted lovers turning into horrid husbands, reflecting a mood of ironic social commentary.
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Curio Essay and Violet Cultivation Notes From The Westminster Gazette
A fragmentary review references Carlyle and Lord Maberley in a discussion of pamphlets and public appeal. The piece shifts to practical horticulture on violet cultivation noting that winter light and air affect blooming, with frames benefiting from light and ventilation and artificial heat extending bloom periods.
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Westminster Gazette
Conductor Mistaken as Old Lady Corrects Stop
Fragmentary dialogue recalls a polite conductor delaying a stop as an elderly passenger calmly peers from a window. The scene shows street names Windsor and Wade and mentions a third house from a corner as a family mention.
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Suwerville
Private English Ghosts and the Hidden Walkers
Fragmentary notes describe public interest in private ghost stories of England and Wales. It mentions the “private ghosts” of Eng Wales the walking ladies and others once nobodies now determined to outlive epitaphs and keep memories alive.
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Pleasant Surprise in Bohemian Village Frontier Town
An odd scene unfolds as a tea sledge returns from a Bohemian village to a frontier town. Guests laugh at a successful dodge and arrive at a Wayside inn for refreshments. The group exchanges playful banter while warming cold feet with hot water.
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Mary
Lert Mindrance
Abbott Kias and The Bleeding Kiss in Ruby Field
Fragmented text describes Emma Abbott and a described long kiss with poetic, emotional imagery. Mentions Rupene Field and theatrical perceptions, with references to artistic expressions and intimate moments. The passage blends reflections on trust and union in a lyrical, uncertain context.
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Emma Abbott
Anecdote of Evans and Ellicott on Tonawanda log incident
An 1820s tale recounts Peg Evans of Hamboy and Mr. Ellicott from the Holland Land Company on a log crossing. A confrontation with Red Jacket leads to a tense, comic exchange as both men try to progress along the log.
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Chafing Dish List and Reflections on Finance
A fragment describes a chafing dish setup with a round tray stand and spout lamp filler, plus two lacquered handles and a nickel service dish. Scattered chatter from New York mentions John Jones's bankruptcy and a banker’s reaction, alongside notes about steel sheets and pen testing materials.
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New York
Travel Agent Ad Promises Low-Cost World Tickets
A terse notice offers travel information at no charge to save time and money. I J Clark, agent, and C M Mitchell promote good service with freight transit to Chicago and Milwaukee in about 40 hours via the railroad line referenced.
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Train schedules reveal C M W and St P rail departures
The notice lists passenger, freight, and mixed trains with departure and arrival times on the C M W and St P railroads. It includes daily services, Sunday variants, and directions to purchase accident insurance policies through the Horton Venn agency.
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Steamship Agent Ad Offers Global Tickets and Reservations
Steamship agent F. J. Clark advertises tickets for sale to distant destinations via all lines. Reservations are free and inquiries may be directed to the agent at C. M. S or the listed address for contact.
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