Reverend Eewin B Webb Dies at 1820s Era Missionary
The Congregational missionary Rev. Dr. Eewin B Webb aged and renowned died at Wellesley Massachusetts last week. He chaired the prudential committee of the American Board and led the Hartford Theological Seminary trustees. Born 1820 in Newcastle he educated at Lincoln Academy Bowdoin College Bangor Seminary and Princeton before pastoral work in Augusta Boston and Shawmut Church. He expanded missionary work in 1876 visiting Egypt Palestine and Syria. He was pastor emeritus after 1885 and known for eloquent sermons and tolerant views.
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Green Lions at Buffalo Exposition Garden
The Buffalo Express laments a green lion painted in the sunken garden of the exposition. It argues a green lion is as plausible as a red lion on tavern signs, noting the bronze lion’s patina and defending the color as unobtrusive. The piece celebrates the green lion as a curious feature.
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Buffalo
Buffalo Express
Leniency to Criminals Passes in Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania legislature approved by the governor a law expanding sentence commutations for good behavior. The measure, not driven by public demand, targets confidence men, defaulters and ballot-box stuffers who deserve heavy sentences, and are likely to become the primary beneficiaries of the reform.
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Pennsylvania
Belief Birds Used for Millinery Blame Men Not Women
Princeton ornithologist William B. D. Scott argues that men drive bird slaughter for hat decorations. He told an audience at the Eastern Public Education Associations meeting in Newark that no woman wears a feather without male influence and urges Audubon Society to urge change.
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William B.B. D. Scott
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Dawes Emerges as Senate Candidate From Evanston
Charles Gates Dawes of Evanston, key figure in the 1896 McKinley campaign in Illinois, announces candidacy to succeed Mason in the U S Senate. Born 1865 in Marion, Ohio, son of General R R Dawes, descends from Revolutionary War rider William Dawes. Cincinnati Law School graduate 1886. former Lincoln Neb. resident. NorthWestern Gaslight and Coke president in Evanston.
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Illinois
Old Iron Brigade
Wisconsin
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Northwestern Gaslight and Coke Company
Troubles of a Queen in Servia Reported Suicide Attempt
The Queen Draga of Servia reportedly tried to kill herself. Sunday she was found with a pistol aimed at her, a lady in waiting seized the weapon, and she was then kept under close scrutiny to guard against another attempt.
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Servia
The Autobiography of an Automobile Discussion
A brief exchange in the Philadelphia Record where Penner proposes an effusion titled The Biography of an Automobile and Alwise suggests calling it an autobiography, prompting a lighthearted linguistic play.
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Healing of a torn leaf by plant regeneration described
A Popular Science report details W Seward Wallace's experiment on a poison ivy leaf torn July 14 and observed through August 19. After thirty seven days, microscopy revealed healed veins and new terminal sinuses reconnecting broken ducts along the tear edge.
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The White-Throated Sparrow Theme in Whispering Song
Dr. O. Avvott notes the white throated sparrow sings softly on a hill thicket. The bird is restful and meditative, its notes heard as a dreamy buzz, not loud or urgent like the cardinal or Carolina wren.
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New Lippincott
New Record For the Long Skirt
An intelligent street beggar laments long skirts harming his revenue. He explains that women’s trailing hems require two hands to open purses, causing them to pass by without giving, shrinking beggars’ takings as skirts become street wear.
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Philadelphia Record
Geography Letter Exchange Plan Proposed by Boston Supervisor
A school letter exchange initiative by Professor Metcalf aims to spark geography interest among North South East and West pupils. Children describe local products and exchange letters, turning writing practice into a broader learning tool and broadening engagement with geography.
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Boston
Advertising in a newspaper reaches the community
The Philadelphia Record cites that advertising is essential for business success. It argues that there is a market for goods and services and that the best, cheapest way to reach people is through a widely read newspaper.
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Philadelphia Record
Brave Texas girl rescues lover from precipice plunge
In Marble Falls Texas Kate Mayland braves a 350 foot cliff to save Charlie Waynock who slid over the Guadaloupe mountain precipice while pursuing a bird of paradise. Cowboys and a rope system enable her to haul him to safety just as the tree gives way.
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Boundary line split in Bristol street car line
Under a recent Congress act the Virginia Tennessee boundary runs through Bristol main street. Passengers on opposite sides of the car ride in different states. Marriage of minors may occur on the south side. A Virginia felon on the south side avoids arrest until Tennessee papers arrive.
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Electric power at the Philadelphia U S Mint described
A Philadelphia Letter outlines the new U S Mint in Philadelphia powered entirely by electricity. Each machine has its own motor from a quarter to 60 horsepower, four engines, eight boilers, and two pipe systems to prevent outages. Heat and air are recycled, and the plant boasts a threefold capacity increase with modern coinage machinery and rolling mills.
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Philadelphia
New U. S. Mint
Mexico's Progress Under Diaz Seventy Years Ago
World notes 24 years of Diaz rule brought peace for 14 million, compulsory education, religious freedom, and a growing middle class. It cites a modern army of 38,000, railway growth from 420 to 8,000 miles, metal output rising to 78 million, imports to 51 million, exports to 75 million, and foreign investment in mills and breweries.
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Diaz
Coins Used as Weights in Tea Trade
Canadians 5 and 6 cent silver pieces function as standard weights for tea samples in Chicago tea brokers offices. A 5 cent coin balances a sample cup. brokers report frequent loss of these coins as patrons mistake them for pocket money. Some use lead or paper disguises, but the practice continues as a long-standing trade custom.
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Chicago Journal
Remarkable Polish Wedding Sees 88Year-Old Groom Wed 18Year-Old Bride
In Grocholetz Poland an 88 year old peasant married a bride of 18 in a ceremony attended by 200 guests. The wedding party included 11 children from previous marriages aged 60 to 41, plus 68 grandchildren, 39 great grandchildren and four fifth generation descendants, illustrating a large blended family.
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Poland
Fuller Reads Contemporary Novels in Off-Docket Time
Chief Justice Fuller is described as a constant reader of contemporary novels and classics. After a day in court he prefers lighter fiction as a diversion.
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Fuller
Retribution in the Pantry Firelit Vision
A burglar corralled in Ferguson home pantry is forced to eat dry health food by George Ferguson who vows to turn him over to police. The burglar is tossed outside through the pantry window as Ferguson contemplates the danger of breaking into another’s house. In a separate scene a magistrate wakes to alarming sounds as a mother’s uncle’s mental illness returns in a frantic cry for help.
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Mr. Ferguson
Sailor Draws £100 From Hull Bank In Bustling Heist
A Hull bank story recaps a sailor who enters a well known bank, passes a check for £100 to the clerk, boasts of travels and asks for ten pounds now with the rest to be paid at a shilling a week, illustrating a cheeky young rogue’s scheme.
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Henley Boy Voices Money Plea in Street Scenario
A Henley man recounts his six year old son asking for spending money with a hypothetical tale. The boy asks for money by arguing parental generosity, then presents a grim variant to test limits. The father remains unmoved by the child’s diplomacy.
Reading the Play Sparks Wife’s Opinion Remembrance
In a wry exchange the usual victim wonders if anyone read the play. The reply notes his wife did read it, reflecting a domestic anecdote about a writer and spouse affecting reception.
A Clear Case Against The Boy Dreams Of Wealth
A young man tells his father that vast wealth leads to withdrawal from public investment. He recalls a $19 000 an hour income and a $620 000 000 fortune, contrasting it with aiding those in need and lifting the struggling, before an abrupt end to the dream.
Long Distance Fighter Mentioned in Banter
The dialog calls a man a long distance pedestrian and then a long distance fighter. The exchange hints at athletic prowess and a jab about endurance. No names or places are provided to identify persons or affiliations.
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Smithera
Sneerly
Sympathy Misunderstood
A Boston Advertiser reader recalls walking toward a hospital with a curious five or six year old girl who follows him for safety. The child fears the Salvation Army, worrying they will claim her as a child and take her to the armory.
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Bess
der Salvation Armory
Chile
Scotch Wit: Drunken Irishman and the Cell Door
A drunken Irishman jailed in a Scotch station kicks his cell door loudly. The constable offers to polish his boots so he looks respectable for the bailie next day. The door is shut and the man realizes his mistake as he is left to kick away.
Why the Englishman Didn't and the Swizzleblossom Scene
Angelina Swizzleblossom fell from her wheel and sprained her wrist while Augustus Bloomengarden knelt beside her trying to bind a handkerchief. A newsboy cried Rubber neck drawing the wheel man to look back, prompting the man to collide with a lamp post.
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Angelina Swizzleblossom
Augustus Bloomengarden
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Neighborly quips and a rheumatism mix up
A child humorously mislabels her father’s pain as exclamatory rheumatism and a neighbor corrects it to inflammatory rheumatism. A Sunday school exchange follows with a mischievous pupil asking about heaven and the teacher reacting to his antics.
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Nellie
Johnny
Man from Jersey City Prefers Home Over Opportunity
In Chicago during a social gathering two attendants discuss a Jersey City man who says he would rather be home than pursue the present opportunity, highlighting a sentiment of homesickness or reluctance to stay.
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Jersey City
Washington's False Teeth in Baltimore College Collection
The Baltimore Dental College holds a set of George Washington's artificial teeth once worn by the general. Made by Dr Greenwood, who served as a Continental officer, the first set was donated after Washington wore the second set until his death. The teeth drew up to 5000 dollars in offers but were refused and were shown at the 1893 World’s Fair.
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Conrad III Emperor Noted for Six Fingers Claim
The report states that Conrad III, emperor, was noted to have six fingers on his right hand. The historical claim is referenced as a notable physical trait attributed to the emperor.
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