Decimus Saxon and the Letter to Havant Merchant
The narrator and companion rescue a strange passenger, Decimus Saxon, who reveals himself as part owner of the ship Providence and bearer of letters to Joseph Clarke, Havant leather merchant. Saxon warns of danger and urges trust as they approach Havant, amid pursuit and suspicions of piracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Clarke
Havant
Decimus Saxon
Providence
Amsterdam
Portsmouth
Reuben
Return of the Castaway and the Proclaimed Faith
A shipwrecked adventurer named Decimus Saxon arrives at a family home and is hosted by the father as news from Dicky Rumbold arrives. The visitor, a veteran Protestant fighter, recounts wars from Europe while sharing drinks and stories, and the household prepares him attire and supper before a formal prayer and further introductions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decimus Saxon
Saxon
Dicky Rumbold
Micah
Utrecht
Jonah
Hous
Hurivd
Daffy
Ife
Emerker
Temptations in Smart Shoes for Evening Wear
A Philadelphia Press style note highlights evening footwear trends with shoes matching gowns, including russet leather dancing slippers at about five dollars. It notes various finishes from bronze leather to patent options, cautions against cheap imposter pairs, and urges buying one quality pair for long wear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Philadelphia Press
Front Into Line Parade of Thomson Street Bicycle Club
A grand public parade by the Thomson Street Colored Bicycle Club drew nearly 100 riders at Juno Hall. The event featured the president Toots and a series of comic evolutions, mishaps with street obstacles, and several riders injuring themselves but all treated, amid lively cheers and police restraint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Street Colored Bicycle Club
Juno Hall
Gen. Putnam
Battle of
Bunker Hill
Davis
Abraham Lincoln Thompson
Happy Jones
Jordan Green
Grant Taylor
Toots
Drus
Julus Clay
Will
Thoroughbred Scott
Sorrowful Perkins
Plaid Stockings Brighten Shops With Rich Colors
New plaid stockings in green blue and purple entice shoppers. Silk openwork stockings show crinkled patterns that unfold into delicate lace like designs. Black silk pairs feature white zig zag panels and decorative lace medallions for fancy slippers.
The Ideal Girl and a Parade of Odd Events
A whimsical critique of the ideal girl contrasts wit and humor with earnest, sober companionship. A humorous parade follows, recounting mishaps from an ice wagon to a street car incident, ending with a note on bagpipes sent to Commandant Dumas and curiosity about claymores.
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Philadelphia Times
Col
Alabama Watkins
Stepback
Harper
Cost of Arc Lighting Across United States
The National Electric Light Association released a preliminary report covering 400 U S cities with 5090 or more population. It shows annual lighting costs by city from over 180 dollars in four cities to four to fifty dollars in nine cities, all for lights burning all night on schedule time.
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National Electric Light Association
United States
Dorcas Questions Parental Objections to Mr Larkins
Dorcas asks why her parents object to Mr Larkins. Peg notes her mother objects to his shortcomings while her father objects to his long stays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorcas
Mr. Larkins
Peg
Papa
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Micah Clarke
A. Conan Doyle
Tam
Wei
Nonis
Atame
Neos
Comert
Langston Bay
France
Wien
Arev
Janokiong
Clarke
David
Jonathan
Damon
Lad
England
Waller Holt
Lanestoen Bay
Thad
Basingstoke
Winford
Fortescue
Boenor
Emire
Boone
Daar
Smuthe
Fagen
Ayers
Gareu
Etbre
Peter Witling
Europe
Holmgang
Toledo
Quartus
Richard Rumbold
Temptations
Thomson Street Bicycle Club
Toot
M Quan
Sundown White
Stepback Taylor
Bear
Brother Taylor
National Guard
Westminster
David Glen
Edinburgh
London
Glen
Dumas
Chasseurs-a-pied
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