Noted Poet Robert Buchanan Ill in London
The noted poet and critic Robert Buchanan is critically ill in London. He rose to fame with Under tones in 1862 and Idylls and Legends of Ingerburn in 1864, and sparked literary controversy by attacking Swinburne and Rossetti as the fleshly school. Canon Christopher’s birthday prompts a scholarship plan at Wycliffe Hall and Ridley Hall Cambridge. Henry C. Townsend, popular railroader and new president of the General Passenger and Ticket Agents, is respected nationwide for his long tenure with Missouri Pacific Passenger relations.
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Robert Buchanan
London
Ingerburn
Swinburne
Rossett
Christopher
Bas
Wycliffe Hall
Oxford
Ridley Hall
Cambridge
Lord Kinnaird
Ste John Kennaway
Liverpool
Henry C. Townsend
American Association of General Passenger and
Maine
California
Gulf
Missouri Pacific
Chicago Explorer Returns from Unknown African Realms
William Stamps Cherry of Chicago arrived in Paris after four years in unexplored African wilds. He led a French Congo expedition and aided Maj. Marchand in the Nile station incident. Cherry plans to publish insights into the Kittu region and African social life along with photographs. He was joined by Charles Ht. McClintock, who died of African fever about a year after their Congo arrival.
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William Stamps Cherry
Chicago
Paris
Africa
Maj. Marchand
Fragee
Great Britain
Maj
Marchand
Nile
Mr. Cherry
French
Congo
Marehand
Cherry
France
Washodia
Kittu Region
Congo Free States
French Congo
Equatorial Africa
Charles Ht. McClintock
McClintock
Antonio Lovogna Lincoln Lookalike Arrives in New York
A Gibraltar-born immigrant named Antonio Lovogna arrived in New York with his wife, resembling Abraham Lincoln in looks. The Spaniard, tall and angular, sports a Lincoln style beard and hair, with a stoic, kindly expression. He stands out for his Lincoln-like features and poised bearing.
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Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln
New York
Antonio Lovogna
Gibraltar
Lovogna
Ike Lincoln
Noted Cleric's College Absence And Armenian Blood References
Bishop Potter of New York did not graduate from college though his family held prominent Union College roles. The Sultan of Turkey reportedly reacts strongly to any mention of Armenian blood, with distant references provoking anger and lasting disfavor.
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Bishop Potter
New York
Union College
Turkey
Father and son meet in battle a tale of separation
The article recounts a 20 year old tale of two leaders, a Rockafeller father and son, facing on a battlefield. The son falls by the father’s hand, while the elder, unaware, realizes the body is his child. Evidence includes a diary and a typewritten letter from the American Consulate in Hong Kong detailing a boy named Paul Stanhope later known as Paul Yet.
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Rockafeller
Hong Kong
Pacific Mail
San Francisco
Thea Rockafeller
Charles N. Rockafeller
Paul
Yen Lal
Walter Stanhope
Paul Stanhope
Disappearance of Major Rockafeller Baffles War Camp
A Philippine campaign diary reveals Major Charles N. Rockafeller of the Fifth Infantry vanished from his camp after guards noted his late light and strange queries. Despite sealed effects and search parties, no trace of the officer was found, leading to rumors of a grim fate amid the war’s turmoil.
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Lkely
Rockafeller
Railway Reorganization Brings Gains and Lower Costs
The Hocking Valley Railway shows in its annual report that fixed charges fell about a third while earnings rose. Gross earnings gained 1 548 232 and net income increased by 861 545, with expense reductions and 4 500 cars added, totaling 3 182 767 invested. Rates were not raised as equipment improvements boosted efficiency. John Sherman’s death marks the passing of a long time public figure and Galusha Grow remains the last of his era among early public life leaders.
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Hocking ‘Valley Railway
Centaur Castoria Counterfeit Ring Busted in St Louis
The Centaur Company of New York learned counterfeit Castoria imitations were sold in St Louis. John Bick and chemist Benjamin Chireaun were arrested and later released on bond as warrants were sworn for the imitators. Trials to be before Judge Clark of the Court of Criminal Correction.
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Osntaur Company
New York City
Castoria
St. Louis
Chas. H. Fletcher
Fletcher
Palestine Drug Company
South ‘Hee. and
Street
John Bick
Benjamin Chireaun
Clark
Court of Criminal Correction
Centaur Company
Louis
A Draw at the Very Worst in a Quarrel
A playful back and forth between Pepprey and Gussie unfolds with pride and boasts. Cholly admits Gussie wrinkled his cravat and wilted his collar in the scuffle, while the rivals volley lighthearted taunts and bravado.
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Pepprey
Gussie
Cough Remedy Ad Promises Quick Relief
An old advertisement touts Kemp's Balsam claiming instant cough relief. It urges readers to visit a druggist for a sample bottle free and notes availability in 25 and 60 cent sizes with a warning that delays are dangerous.
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Kemp
Tailor Mocks Customer Over Suit Measure Joke
A brief humorous exchange from The Prospect printed in Detroit’s Press Press features a tailor asking to take measurements for a new suit and a young man replying that such efforts will be the only thing he will receive.
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Detroit
Press Press
Rural outreach ad seeks canvassers from Milton Pa
A rural young people outreach seeks canvassers from Milton Pennsylvania offering a semi monthly paper eight months and a big cash commission. Agents receive terms and samples by mail.
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Milton
Delicate Operation After Miss Pepprey Exchange
Dialogue snippet from Philadelphia Times depicting Cholly and Miss Pepprey in a witty exchange about a plan to work, revealing character and mood.
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Cholly
Yaas
Jell-O Introduces New Dessert Flavors for Family
Jell-O debuts a new family friendly dessert with four flavors Lemon Orange Raspberry and Strawberry. Sold at grocers for 10 cents each and urged for today’s tasting.
Free trial bottles offered for a long list of ailments
An advertisement from BW Anson Rheumatic Co at 160 Lake Street Chicago promises free trial bottles and two cent stamps to cover mailing. It touts a remedy labeled 5 drops as preventive and curative for diseases including malaria headaches asthma catarrh kidney troubles insomnia nervousness and more. Agents are wanted.
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Anson Rheumatic
Lake Street
Chicago
Onions as Medicine and Photo Portraits
Onions described as a cure for colds and a remedy for inflammation hoarseness and nervousness. A smashed onion juice allegedly creates a strong smelling substance that dulls senses and aids sleep. The text claims onions possess an opium like property. The note ends with a photographer's remark about people posing for pictures then avoiding the camera.
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