Island Survivors Begin New Home After Shipwreck
On a tropical isle, Tom Warris and Mr Vernon convert palm fibers into clothing and build a shelter for the group. They discover the wrecked ship, a pig as a guardian, and plan a canoe while imagining a schoolroom and parlor for the children. Tom insists on remaining called Tom, not Mr Harris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Vernon
Tom
Walter
Mr. Vernon
Vittles
Cam
Eleanor
Ton
Mr. Verne
London
Bari
Vernon
Harris
Mr. Harris
Tom Reaches Island With Supplies and Clasp Bible
Tom returns with a raft loaded with spirits clothes and a trunk for Lady Eleanor. He presents Mr. Vernon with a clasp Bible, hoping it will comfort the group during hard times. Vernon reflects on past failures and the value of Tom’s simple goodness.
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Tom
Mr. Vernon
Cretur
Lady Eleanor
Eleanor
Ellie
Family tree fuss sparks fashion in Chicago past
Mrs Croesus quizzically pursues a fashionable trend, asking where to buy a family tree while John dismisses details and offers to cover the bill. He suggests a first-class nursery, and the couple debates placing a tree in the conservatory or yard as they navigate social expectations.
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John
Mrs. Croesus
Jennie
Hin
Chicago
City to Close School if Building Hazard Persists
Mayor Hooper has a legal opinion from City Solicitor Elliott on city powers to close a dangerous school building. The fire commission must inspect and report to the inspector of buildings, who with the winger’s approval can order necessary repairs. If occupancy endangers students, the mayor should urge the school board to relocate pupils or close the school if no alternative is provided.
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Hooper
Elliott
Board of School Commissioners
Baltimore American
Final Wot are you a crying for
Dialogue from Truth quoted about a boy crying over his father’s hardships. The exchange contrasts a hurt child with a compassionate elder, highlighting resilience amid struggle.
National Game reveals shifting pennant strengths and stars
A survey of baseball power shows the West closing the gap with the East from 1894 to 1896, naming strong finishers Cleveland Baltimore and New York, and weak finishers Philadelphia Cincinnati Pittsburgh Brooklyn. Notes rising stars like William Magee of South Boston and Billy Hart’s arm recovery through type setting work.
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Philadelphias
Cincinnatis
Pittsburgs
Brooklyns
Clevelands
Baltimores
New Yorks
Bostons
New York
Giants
Philadelphia
Quakers
William Magee
South Boston
Louisville
Jubilees
Medfords
New England Association
Fitchburg
Brockton
John Irwin
Times- Star
Watkins
Cincinnati
Hart
Sioux City
Steinfeldt Signs Detroit Contract as Second Baseman
Harry Steinfeldt, 21, 5'11" 174 lbs, signed a Detroit contract after a reserve dispute. He led the Texas League at second base with 573 chances and a .989 fielding average, hitting .320 this season with Houston Fort Worth St. Worth Galveston connections. He is praised for speed and range around second base.
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Harry Steinfeldt
Detroit
Vanderbeck
Galveston
Steinhoff
Steinfeldt
Lone Star State
Houston
Fort Worth
St. Worth
Galvetosa
New Minor Leagues and Cities Contemplate 1897 Growth
The article outlines potential new and returning minor leagues for the 1897 season including the Western and Eastern leagues plus others. Prospective circuits include Kansas State with six Wichita area cities, Wisconsin State league with eight clubs, Monongahela league in Pennsylvania, and a Central league across Arkansas Indian Territory and northern Texas.
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Wichita
Leavenworth
Coffeyville
Independence
Atchison
Topeka
Imperia
Junetign
South Carolina
Georgia
Wisconsin
Janesville
Sheboygan
Racine
Wauseon
Appleton
Oshkosh
Fond du Lac
Stevens Point
Portage
Pennsylvania
Arkansas
Indian Territory
Texas
Denny Lyons Versus Mullane Highlight Busy Baseball Notes
Three hundred per cent batters are rare but Denny Lyons has carried that mark long in fast company. Mullane plans to play with St Paul next season and denies umpiring rumors. Also notes on sports figures, match scores, and an injury at Wesleyan.
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Denny Lyons
Denny
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
Tony Mullane
St. Paul
Sporting Noten
Elkwood Park
Long Branch
N. J
Driving Club of
New York
James Butler
C. H. McDonald
Luke A. Burke
Harold D. Meeker
Wesleyan University
Middletown
Lone Isle of Tristan d'Acunha: A British Outpost
A British ship visits Tristan da Cunha in the southern Atlantic. About 100 islanders of British descent live in 20 to 30 huts near a stone church. The elderly Governor serves as chaplain and doctor, and the community enjoys health with virtually no crime. Annual supply visits from a royal ship bring flour sugar tea and luxuries.
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Tristan d’Acanha
Atlantic
Festival of Lamps Celebrates Lakshmi With Gambling
Across India a Lakshmi festival marks wealth and fate for the year with shells coins cards and dice, where women celebrate by spending winnings on sweets fruits gifts toys and fireworks. In Benares the sacred lamp tradition lights homes temples and river vessels, turning the city into a blaze of light.
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India
Lakshmi
Benares
Arctic Ice Shapes Seen By Steam Whaler Doctor
A. W. Crawford Lindsay describes the first Arctic ice sighting in a piece on the Hope's voyage. He details ice forms resembling a castle and birds, with opalescent turrets and delicate blue shading, while praising the deep blue sea and sunlit diamond-tinted masses in a vivid, period narrative.
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A. W. Crawford Lindsay
Hope
Arctic Circle
New Coins in France Plan Nickel Notches Foreign Cents
The London News reports France considers nickel coinage to supplement copper. To curb fraud the government may drill holes in coins so they can be strung like Chinese cash. Nickel usage has precedent in colonies and Jamaica adopted pennies to reduce the three half penny "quattle" issue.
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France
Jamaica
London News
Ward 932 at Bellevue Hospital Described as Refuge of Drunkards
The New York Journal portrays Ward 932 in Bellevue Hospital as a refuge for the drunk and a stark sociological study. It paints the scene with grim detail of emaciation, barred windows, foul odors, and desolate surroundings to emphasize the bleak impact of alcoholism.
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New York Journal
Bellevue Hospital
Arrests in New York City Yearly Totals Decline
In the past year New York City recorded 112,160 arrests, 559 fewer than last year, with 73,527 held for trial. Misdemeanor arrests fell by 7,700 while drunk and disorderly counts rose to 60,906, up 500 from the previous year.
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New York City
French Authors and Artists Report Large Female Output
The New York World notes that France has about 2 150 women who are authors or journalists and around 700 women involved in the arts. The report highlights the notable presence of French women in literature journalism and creative fields.
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France
Calendar of 1807 from N W Aven & Son
The calendar issued by N W Aven & Son of Philadelphia is praised for its large readable figures and handsome office quality. Demand has always exceeded supply, so a nominal price is charged, with post paid delivery and secure packing to any address.
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N. W. Aven & Son
Philadelphia
Turkeys defend enclosure in New Brunswick incident
Twenty two gobblers at New Brunswick New Jersey attacked a tramp who entered their enclosure with felonious intent. He escaped with no turkey clothing or cuticle left, and his spread was similar to when he began.
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Brooklyns
Billy Hart
St.ouis Browns
Bond Hill
Hart
New Brunswick
N. J
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement with Cure Claim
One hundred dollar reward offered for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Endorsers state F. J. Cheney is honorable and able to fulfill obligations. Advertisement notes internal action, testimonials available, price 75 cents per bottle, sold by druggists. Also mentions Hall's Family Pills as best.
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Hall
J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
West &Rruax
O. Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
A Widower, Widow Terms Invented by Patsie
A Cincinnati Tribune exchange notes a joke about how language evolves after spousal death. Patsie suggests a man becomes a widower and a woman a widow, while jokingly coining phrases like a wid out her for a woman left without a husband.
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Patsie
Cincinnati Tribune
Rail fare to Washington for McKinley inauguration
A one fare round trip special via the Big Four route and Chesapeake and Ohio Railway to Washington is announced for the McKinley inauguration on March 4. For details contact U S Truitt N W P A 234 Clark St Chicago.
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Washington
D. C
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
McKinley
U. S. Truitt
Clark St
Chicago
A Remarkable Woman in Weather Bureau Trust
A Yonkers Statesman quotation notes Mrs Storms’s strong confidence in her husband a clerk in the weather bureau. The excerpt highlights trust in a weather service employee and the humor of domestic belief in his statements.
Life grows larger and more refined weekly
A compact critique praises Life for expanding pages while remaining the most artistic illustrated weekly. It touts its genuine refinement charming pictures and clever text. It notes the English language endures despite sarcasm about mortality.
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Life
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Magee
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Bellevue
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California
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Los Angeles
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Fla
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Ate Prin
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