Dreyfus Case and Franco Russian Gun Espionage
Analysis of the Dreyfus affair linking Russia's demand for French quick firing gun plans to a hidden plot. Alleged scapegoating of Dreyfus and dismissal of Bois deffre Obrutcheff Mohrenheim tied to secrecy. Includes a anecdote about misaddressed mail and Justice Story reminiscing on Washington social life.
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Dreyfus
France
Russia
Besasia
French War Department
Gen. de Boisdeffre
Gen. Obrutcheff
Baron Mohrenheim
Seine
Obrutcheff
Boisdeffre
Gen. Boisdeffre
Chicago
St. Louis
Missouri
Mary
John
Josiah Quincy
Boston
Washington
Justice Story
Federal Supreme Court
Brother Story
Humorous Anecdotes From Fitz James OBrien and Balzac
A collection of wry anecdotes featuring Fitz James OBrien described as a Bohemian, a practical Irish suitor not moving on a recommendation, bishops debating unclear measures, and Balzac revealing he has the fifth act of a play only mentally, with Limieux reacting to the missing final act.
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Fitz James O’brien
Tom Marshall
O’brien
Sorr
Benjamin Smith
Kentucky
Williams
Connecticut
Benjamin
Balzac
Limieux
Odeon Theater
Paris
Quinola
Lirieux
Audubon’s Perseverance Under Wealth and Worry
A youthful Audubon faced financial ruin yet refused despair. He credited talents and unwavering attention to birds and nature for eventual fame and stability. Even in hardship he listened to birds, studied their habits, and prayed in forests to guide his life.
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Audubon
Westburnia Shopkeeper Sparks Quick Romance
A Punjab journal recalls a tale where an English customer on furlough buys an outfit and is offered more by a generous shopkeeper. The clerk, daughter of a deceased officer, becomes his wife after a brief courtship and matches a happy ending as the couple returns home.
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Punjab
Westburnia
Flight of a Cannon Shot
Captain E L Zalinski, a leading war munitions expert, estimates that under current equipment a shot could reach eighteen miles. He notes the range could extend further if a powder could provide uniform pressure from breech to muzzle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Zalinski
Origin of the Modern Circus Traces to 1770
The modern circus era began around 1770 when Philip Astley, a former soldier, performed horsemanship exhibitions in an improvised venue in Lambeth, London. The note highlights his role in creating the first recognizable circus format and staging.
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Philip Astley
Lambeth
London
Laughable Lines From Around The World Of Wit
A collection of humorous 19th century quips and brief exchanges. Jokes cover boating risks with Ada, birthday patient editors, and playful banter about etiquette, gloves, eggs, and social scenes. Notable items include a joke about a divorce petition using moving pictures and a gossip stirred by a wedding journey guest.
Quaint Actions and Bright Sayings of Cute Children
A juvenile column offers playful bits about dogs circling before sleeping and cats keeping clean, plus short moral and science items. It includes humorous poems and quick lessons from St. Nicholas and Primary Education on trees, ostrich eggs, and curious children’s questions about kissing, daylight, and time.
Salutes of Rulers and an odd swan tale
A swan tale from a London Spectator correspondent recounts a swan drowned after a pike swallowed its head while the bird stood submerged for days. The piece also reviews monarchs from William to Victoria, noting which rulers kiss hands, shake hands, or avoid touching others, with brief portraits of protocol habits.
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London Spectator
William
Franz Joseph
Austria
Nicholas
Russia
Italy
Humbert
Sweden
Queen Victoria
Prince of Wales
Getting Around It Footnote and Gender Tension
In a quoted exchange from the Philadelphia North American a woman proposes a defense right sparking debate. A doctor patient friction and a footnote about using the mat reflect broader social tensions.
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Philadelphia
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Ada
Tommy
Gladys
Mamma
Edna
Edith
Jack
Chicago News
Cleveland Plaindealer
Shopman
Philadelphia Bulletin
Dewey
Detroit Free Press
Frank
George
Sharpe
Boston Transcript
Parnidgin
Mrs. Banks
Pilson
Dilson
Sam
Weather Bureau
Ohio State Journal
Tim
Washington Star
Liberty
Hannah
Chicago Post
Indianapolis Journal
Boston Traveler
Yis
Chicago Tribune
Mia
Mr. Singleton
Miss Willing
Nellie
Miss
Department For Little Boys and Girls
Kitty
St. Nicholas
California
Clara
Helen
Papa
Willie
America
Mabel
S’pwizin
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