The Quarrel Cure and the Temper Tablets
Molly and Mabel, lifelong friends, quarrel over a trifling slight stirred by Aunt Frances. The doctor aunt prescribes temper tablets that dissolve anger and reveal a childish lesson as the two girls learn to forgive and reunite after a shared misadventure in pursuit of a grind-organ and a monkey.
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Molly
Mabel
Frances
Angie
Texas
Minnesota
Aunt Frances
Florimonda Isabelle
Evelyn Kathryn Olivia
Palorimonda Isabelle
New York Weekly
Italian Rail Catcher Aims to Stop Suicide By Train
The Genoa to Rome express faced repeated suicides, prompting rail authorities to install a death by own action catcher. The device, like a cowcatcher, scoops up a person, deposits them on a platform for a ride to the nearest station, while crew offer stern remarks.
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Italy
Genoa
Rome
New York
One Emperor Lese Majeste Story Recounted
A German officer is arrested for insulting the emperor when he says a friend spoke of the fool of an emperor. The officer is stymied explaining he meant the Russian emperor, but the policeman insists he meant the German emperor.
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Berlin
Russia
Reglazing of Crystal Palace with Lead Frame Upgrade
The Crystal Palace in London has been reglazed at a high cost. A new principle uses large panes held in lead frames with metal pressed to glass for an absolutely water tight joint. The project, estimated at $100,000, is nearly finished.
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Crystal Palace
London
Charley Tong Sing Honored For Valor In Jeanette Expedition
In San Francisco Charley Tong Sing a Chinese guide and interpreter from the ill fated Jeanette expedition wears two medals for fidelity zeal and obedience earned from the United States Navy and Congress. One medal commemorates the Arctic voyage 1879 1882 and bears an inscription noting Congress award in 1890.
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San Francisco
United States Navy
Congress
Charley Tong Sing
Tong Sing
United States Navy Department
Washington
Jeanette
Old Constitution
Congress of the United States
Legal Marriage In Scotland
The article explains Scotch marriage law allowing a declaration before two witnesses that two people are husband and wife to constitute a valid marriage after the required residence period. It notes Gretna Green marriages ended by law but genuine declarations can bind if witnesses believe the couple means it and the legal residence time is met.
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Scotland
Antelope Freighter Juan Riviera Tells Bloodcurdling Desert Tale
The Antelope American freighter known as Juan Riviera recalls a desert episode from Chihuahua to Tucson. He describes luring a herd of about a thousand antelope into a box canyon and jabbing as they rushed out, wearing down his forefinger to one joint. He notes the danger and cost of excitement.
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New Mexico
Arizona
Juan Riviera
Chihuahua
Tucson
Box Canyon
Pethick Resigns as Li Hung Chang’s Trusted Adviser
The American secretary and language tutor J W Pethick leaves Li Hung Chang after twelve to fifteen years of service. He managed foreign affairs and Li’s finances, taught much of Li’s knowledge of international matters, and translated over 800 books. Pethick later denounced Li as untrustworthy, prompting a severe setback for the viceroy.
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Li Hung Chang
J. W. Pethick
Mr. Pethick
Earl Li
Europe
Asia
Hart
Pethick
Chicago
Horse Ya Stage Strack at Broadway and 29th Street
A hansome horse at the Broadway and 29th Street corner amuses waiting passengers. He feigns sleep until patted then returns with a stagey start, eats sugar apples violets and theater wares, and even cigarettes. Passengers feed him generously as he mingles with the theater crowd.
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Broadway
29Th Street
New York Sun
Varied Climate Across Indo China From North to South
The segment describes Indo China extending fourteen degrees with diverse climates from north to south. It notes southern provinces have wet and dry seasons while Tonkin and Anam experience four western seasons but with extreme heat that debilitates Europeans from doing manual labor.
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Indo-China
Tonkin
Anam
Europe
First be sure your new fall clothes are all right
A brisk reminder to check fit and style before wearing new autumn garments. The note urges careful inspection of fabric, seams, and comfort to ensure confidence in appearance and function as temperatures cool.
Handy bag filling device for grain sacks
A simple wall suspended bag filling device shaped like a coal scuttle keeps the sack mouth open while filling. It requires no frame, uses hooks around the bottom to suspend the sack, and can work with scales to fill to a set weight. It detaches quickly for removal.
Visiting reporter vs local copy in a political debate
The Michigan Bulletin recounts a writer’s lesson on news focus. A visiting reporter starts with core events while locals fill pages with preface details like band performances and dignitaries. Readers want debaters and sharp action first.
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Gustav
Henry Dunn
Fort Crook
Michigan Bulletin
Imaginative Blackbird Imitates Parakeet Tune in Wild
A blackbird from Upton Village Berk shire imitates four notes from Merrily Danced the Quakers Wife. The bird copied from a captive parakeet but learned without training, then abandons the imitation upon recognizing the theft, suggesting innate vocal faculties in wild birds.
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Upton Village
Berkshire
Spectator
Turquoise Mines Opened in Cerillos New Mexico
Turquoise deposits newly opened near Cerillos New Mexico are said to yield large flawless stones. Report says early Indiana acquired minerals from Spanish explorers whose crowns in Europe reportedly showcase the gems. The stones described as beautiful tinted and egg sized are among the largest found to date.
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Cerillos
New Mexico
Indiana
Europe
Editors Put Quarrels Aside for Better News
Editors ease acrimonious sparring as rival invectives disappear from print. The public cares little for newspaper family quarrels, driving editors to focus on gathering and disseminating news and quality reading material.
Paris Socialists Organize Bureau to Spread Doctrines
A Paris bureau has been organized by Socialists to disseminate their doctrines. In Missouri a local firm, Monros Drug Co of Antonville, faces a partial refund policy noted as ten cents per package related to PUTNAM FACELESS DUES that fail to yield partners.
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Putnam
Patts
Monros Drug Co
Antonville, Mo
Paris
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Reglasing Crystal Palace
Medal OF Congress
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Charley Tong
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Frey
B. H. Kips, Ltd
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Philadelphia
Nebraska
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Thos. Robbins
Maple Street
Norwich
Batt's
Beet Publiheal
J. W. Gunnell
Toledo
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Winslow
Isd
Dean
Carter
Panxen
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Gen. Lunustreet
ST. Vitus
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Ferre
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J. A. Ferre
Main Street
Hartford
Conn
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Greene
Benefther
Me Liane
Geta Prom Veer
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