Curious clocks from history and famous makers
A survey of remarkable timepieces traces clocks from the thirteenth century Saracen craftsman to modern marvels. It notes key developments such as the Hampton Court escapement, electric synchronization of 108 clocks in London, and the eight day, wooden-bodied Harrison clock prototype, along with exotic designs and longevity claims from various makers in Europe and America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred
Wa Kapora
Gerbert
Hampton @rurt
Ita
N. O
St. Riide's
London
Mesera, Barraud & Land
Pantelum
Gaulel
Hibhard Harris
St. Paul’s
Christian Huysens
Westminster
John Morrison
Foulby
England
Harrison
Board of Longitude
South Kennington
Faridell
M. Plancen
Herr Noll
Derlanger
Germany
Cal
J. Smith
Leeds
Louis XIII
Sonia XVI
Geneva
Etx
Spain
Dros
York Journal
Colored Woman Suffragists Campaign in California
Report outlines Mrs. Anderson leading a state wide suffrage stump in California to rally colored women for voting rights. Born in Michigan City and long associated with suffrage work, she campaigns amid opposition and urges women to support the cause while visiting every city with a colored settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Anderson
California
Mia
Naomi
Mta
Kagmnt Anderson
Anderson
California State Suffrage Association
San Francisco
Busia B. Anthony
Anderson Ia
Sacramento
Library Hall
Chicago
Vans
Pasa Novy
Michigan City
Ted
Kansaa
Ohio
Wichita
Kan
Kansan
Potting Death in England Before Grim Law Prohibition
A St Louis Republic report recalls England before the ban on cruel punishments describing murderers burned alive in boiling kettles as flesh peeled away. The last victim of the potting death allegedly beheaded and cooked, noted with grim reminiscence by observers. The piece then shifts to postwar chaos and a veteran named Thomas returning to a changed home, finding mutinous scenes and war loot on the hall table marked by an officer’s name and the phrase nephew of Meyerbeer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
St Louis
M. Jutos
Thomas
Meyerbeer
Fragmentary dialogue prompts question of daughter and encouragement
A fragmented quotation suggests a fatherly claim about a daughter and a request for encouragement. The speakers discuss generosity and the character of a person named Sultor or Sultor-Well, with reference to a newspaper-like scene. The readable text is sparse and unclear.
Allentic Liners Expensive Iile Statement
Allentic Liners argues that the initial cost of building a fleet is small compared to rental and operating expenses. In the Westhin plan the seven year period will exceed construction costs, due to wave damage port dues and supply charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allentic
Iile
Westhin
Norfolk Academy offers modern boys' school with college-grade teachers
Ida Private school for boys and young men announces a modern spirit and curriculum, with college-bred teachers, moderate charges, and a two-acre playground. Fifteen years ago locals doubted support for a higher-grade school. last year’s graduating class was the largest in fifteen years. Catalogue available August 10. applications due, Sept. 1. opening Sept. 25 examinations for new pupils. Principal Robert W. Tunstall invites private consultations at his residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Private School
Ast Sessile
Studa de Cpe Dab Ogee
Ite Biscu
Ite Pupiis
Norfolk
Portsmouth
Freeimason Street
Robert W. Tunstall
B. A
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Rome
Aniteu Ktates
Hea
Tani
Tia
Santsbury
Y von
Sanntabury
Goa
Wordsworth
Saintsbury
Sea of Lend
Norfolk Academy
Oro
T Ss
New York
SCO
Saks
Main Street
Washington and Lee University
Lexington
Scheolar
Les
Granby Street
Agnes Douglas West
Mor
Suffolk College
Oweunteenay
Misses Pinney
We.tm
Wim Suffolk
Norfolk College For Young Ladies
Et al
Mattie
Iiebors
Cablezures
Colege
Jyven
Otte On
Oudelig
Danville Military Institute
Danville
Roglikh
Goes Vourkes
Adonces
I. MH. Saunders
ST. Joseph’s College
Sidi —Iys
Sylim
Nea
Vlves
Ey Ah Drainethon
Wwe
Hoppsian
Pytyelont
Jvita
Nuvport News
Monsay
Rogat Owood
M.A
St. Sy
Tla
Ty Heath
Trabaihs
Amd Curitort
Pad Paviling Green Academy
Teqwline Green
Va. Oos
UNIA
Reanoka
Mauger
Vanil
Prilairn
Superior Alvatine Atc
Miron Studi Fren
Wenly
Matin Harris Loanoke
Virginia
Virginia Military Institute
Selon
Sonire Earty
Bella
Cano
Pedepord County
Aptis
Laforma
RAGRO
Princient
Bellevue
Lnienr
Dombi
Soulwerey Tomneh
Hampeon
Vione
Gunnell
Cw Enssoer
Rye Miso
Woodpn
Tiome
Elizabeth City
Loeweck Gy. m
Limmer
Inbor
Erewy SA ApMiratig
Ehich
WM. Thompson
P. T. Woodfin
Areo
Summfr Resorts
Ine
Rebesira
OS Vy Yard Band
E. R. Thornton
Ocean View
Owen View
Woolook
Ofen
Cominy
Aner
Ind Wandina
Minnsagen
A. E. White
Cobb's Island
Atlantic Ocean
Addres
Nei
Iwerin
Mandross
Tor
Ote
Tillie
Mawras
Irwin
Twin City Express
Norfolk Business College
Haddington
Rept
I. W. Patton
Iano
Bend
Mars
MW. Harwood
Newport News
Suffolk Military Academy
Joseph Kung
A. M
Quli-su
Bulotk
E Tumbia
Columbia Gulline
Vieinen
Aceon
Episcopal Male Academy
Houston
Athor
Apphovem
Tishop and Coun
Souther Vai
SHACK
Wastiington & Lms University
War Catntorw
Addrese Joln Randolph Tucker
Dytisi Liean
Ichmond
Best Grace St
Richmond
John WW. Powell
T. G. Peg Abe
BRL
Almandria
Virgin
Fredin Tianelpal
Lous -Ccust
Coeunn Ziee
Leen Duts
Fite
Ewes Emer Nee A Vicon
Lds Waal
Willatey
Kent
Valentine & Stevens
Valentine Eveleneral
Ieers
Bank Street
Lentine & Stevens
Buauuz-Il
Cas
John W. Burrow
Diruggist
Main Srt
Old Marent Square
LL Street
Phonis
Hossa
Oor
Hatatia
Tees
Luka
Paris
Vane
Cann & Co
Naladis
Stevens
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