Family plot of mistaken revolutionary plans and mischief
Dr Walker faces his daughters Ida and Clara as they plot to emulate Mrs Westmacott and pursue risky careers. Ida experiments with chemistry at breakfast while Clara studies maritime guides and smokes, prompting a clash over modern female roles and paternal authority. The day ends with the doctor forbidding the schemes, while the sisters press for guidance.
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Walker
Tda
Clara
London
Ida
Jane
the Todd
Jaane
Lola
Abs. Westmacott
Pat
Times
Not Head of House Says Doctor’s Authority Power
The scene shows tensions over gender roles within a household as Mrs Westmacott asserts authority and the doctor reacts in anger. Ida and Clara reflect on their complicity in a plan to change their father's control, while Ida praises Clara’s performance. The dialogue emphasizes the girls’ resolve to “save him” by continuing their manipulation.
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Ida
Clara
The Watermelon Net Invention Aimed At Melon Shapes
The Watermelon net arose from a shift in melon shape from long to short and chunky. Nets of jute twine are handmade and sold wholesale at $2 per hundred, though many dealers now give nets away. Despite bulk, many melons are carried home in nets or carried plainly, with overall sales only a few thousand annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Sun
Enjoyment in the Army Frontline Recreation and Discipline
An enlisted man on the frontier enjoys hunting fishing and outdoor games with regimented meals and sleep. Post facilities include billiards a reading room and a library with a post School for six months yearly. Uniforms are neat and disciplinary rules expel habitual offenders. most men can read and write in plain English.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tinelish Lane
Southerner Charlie Fairfax Called Bold and Courteous
City Attorney Creswell recalls Charlie Fairfax of Virginia as a rabid secessionist and bold defender in a Sacramento Supreme Court clash. Fairfax grabbed a sword cane drawn at him by Whitcomb Lee, then fired a revolver to stop the strike while warning Lee to sheath the blade.
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Tariman
California
Charlie All
Fax
Lord Walfax
Creswell
Supreme Court
Sacramento
Whitcomb Lee
Lee
Fairrfax
Fairfax
Charlie Fairfax
San Francisco Post
The Curious Properties of 142857
A reader notes that the number 142857 shows unusual behavior when multiplied by 1 through 7. The first six products use the same digits in the same order, merely rotated, with 142857 times 7 equaling 999999, after which the pattern fades.
Magnificent Scarborough Mansion of Mrs Elliott F Shepard
The Scarborough Hudson estate of Mrs Elliott F Shepard is a two hundred room mansion costing near 2 million dollars. Built with Italian brick and terra cotta it features gateways from France vast landscaped grounds and granite walls. Interior decor includes tapestries paintings carved wood and Italian marble with an Oriental room and blue and gold reception areas.
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New York
Hudson
Elliott F. Shepard
Scarborough
Palisades
Shepard Estate
France
Italy
Remarkable Interiors of Mrs Shepard’s House
A visitor describes Mrs Shepard’s home with a velvet bed canopy and a dressing room lined with full length mirrors. She notes a cameo onyx bath and color tinted sleeping rooms with elaborate ceiling art, including Miss Edith’s room where clouds cross a heavenly ceiling. The description continues to the third floor guest chain.
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Miss Shepard
Miss Edith
Bers
Grand mansion described with Italian design and opulent interiors
Portico with Corinthian columns rises two stories over a grand home with Italian marble halls and Gobelin tapestries. The entrance hall, stairway, and vast reception rooms connect to a mammoth first floor space, while lamplit galleries, tapestries, and French balusters enrich the Italianate interior. The house features a tapestry hall, library, billiard room, and electric lighting before a Hudson view, costing about 2 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Remarkable Letter Describes Jesus as Man of Great Beauty
A French Montreal journal claims a Rome archive letter from Publius Sentius to the Roman senate authentic describes Jesus in vivid detail. The portrait covers hair, eyes, voice, demeanor, and majesty, noting blue eyes, blond hair, calm yet emotional nature, and a powerful presence.
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Man
Montreal
Rome
Publius Sentius
Jesus Christ
God
Nazareth
Jesus
Mary
Potomac River Coalition Discusses Bass Protection
Representatives from Maryland Virginia and West Virginia met at Harpers Ferry to consider protecting the black bass in the Potomac river. Concerted action is deemed necessary. Every member of the Bourgeois cabinet except Bertherot is a Free Mason.
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Potomac River
Maryland
Virginia
West Virginia
Harper's Ferry
Bertherot
Madagascar's Resources Highlight Agro Wealth Potential
France strengthens control over Madagascar and eyes vast agricultural wealth. Sugar cane, cotton, vanilla, coffee, cocoa, and tobacco are noted as promising crops with favorable climates. Vanilla relies on flowering cycles and parasites, while chocolate trees mature after seven years, offering long term profits.
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France
Madagascar
New York World
Cuba
Globe
Reunion
Indian Ocean
Beautiful Deed by Governor Northern Acknowledged
A Georgia governor’s act of kindness goes to print as a patient woman in a worn outfit struggles with a broken harness. A gentleman stops, aids her, and the governor, seen kneeling to repair the gear, drives away. A bystander reveals the rescuer was Governor W J Northern.
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W. J. Northern
Georgia
Atlanta Constitution
Whitechapel Street
M. Dumas Known for Kind Heart and Talent Scout
The article portrays M. Dumas as a polished and kindly man who discovered notable dramatic stars. It notes his warm friendship with his proteges and credits him with nurturing talents such as Desclee Tallandiera Feyghine and the comedienne Mme. Celine Chamont.
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M. Dumas
Desclee
Tallandiera
Feyghine
Paris
Comedienne
Mme
Celine Chaumont
Gymnase
Money in St Jameson Scam Alleged in Gutting Tale
In a New York Weekly sketch a exchanges reveal a character named Jamson who admits spending hundreds to learn a fast sure method of wealth. He claims success by teaching others the same method, implying a scheme aimed at profit.
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St. Jimson
Jamson
New York Weekly
Variety of hints about gifts and manners from a social column
The piece offers guidance on stylish items and etiquette. It notes hand painted china knife handles as unique gifts and dates stuffed with almonds appealing to a matinee girl. It comments on fashion trends from zither to banjo and likens bridesmaids’ attire to white satin and sable.
Emperor William Conducts Music During Lunch
Berlin correspondent Bays reports the Emperor William during a Letzlingen forest hunt paused to listen to the Uhlans dinner selections. He advised on the speed of Funiculi Funicula, took the baton, and led a repeat performance. He also conducted several military marches and impressed by Count Philip von Eulenburg's five songs repeated.
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William
Berlin
Letzlingen
Band of the Uhlans
Count Philip von Eulenburg
Vienna
Seed Company Buys High Value Potatoes and Oats
John A. Salter Seed Co of La Crosse Wisconsin reports paying top prices for novelty crops including a yellow rind watermelon at 500 dollars and 30 bushels of oats at 7000 dollars. They promote Salzer's Earliest and Champion of the World potato seeds and offer free samples and a mammoth catalogue in exchange for stamps.
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John A. Salter Seed Co
la Crosse
Wis
Wideawake
Salzer
John A. Salzer Seed Co
W.n
Pin Swallowed by Child Causes Death Four Years Later
Verla Christman of Middletown Indiana swallowed a pin at age six. It passed out later but left a persistent sore that led to blood poisoning and her death four years after the incident.
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Verla Christman
Middletown
Ind
Omaha Weekly World Herald Adopts Alphabet Sentence Prize
The Omaha Weekly World-Herald announces a new circulation contest offering large prizes to new subscribers who write the shortest sentence containing all the alphabet letters. Ex-Congressman Bryan edits the paper and promotes free silver coinage.
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Omaha Weekly World-Herald
Bryan
Den of Swindlers in Bucharest Cited as Balkan Hub
The article brands Bucharest as the world's greatest den of swindlers and calls it the launching point for criminals from Balkan states who then travel to major Western cities including Vienna Berlin Paris London Rome and New York.
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Bucharest
Roumania
Balkan States
Vienna
Berlin
Paris
London
Rome
New York
All About Western Farm Lands Corn Belt Paper Ad
The Corn Belt is a monthly paper published by the Passenger Department of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railroad. It provides reliable information on western farm lands and what can be raised there. Copies for one year cost 25 cents and postage stamps are accepted. Send to The Corn Belt 209 Adams St Chicago.
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Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad
The
Corn Belt
Adams St
Chicago
Inspection rule for royal mail letters to Queen Victoria
A letter addressed to Her Majesty Queen Victoria at Windsor Castle could not reach the destination unless opened and shown to a household officer for inspection. The note explains the security practice of prior examination before delivery.
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Windsor Castle
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Jim Ail
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Hood
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Catalruea
Rockwell
Fillmore Street
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John W.morris
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Lebanon
Ohio
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