The Girl Who Did Nothing And The Mildmay Family
A tale unfolds around Mollie Mildmay dubbed the girl who does nothing. A suitor narrator recalls her sisters as active Egypt-like figures, while Mollie’s wit and charm spark a plan that ends with a subtle promise and a twist about occupation. The story shifts between social chatter and hints of military notices, closing with a clipped defense of the era’s duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildmay
John
Sir John
Georgie
Mrs Mildmay
Mr. Mildmay
Miss Mildmay
Mollie Mildmay
Mollie
Maud Oxley
Motte
T—Voning
Mollie Blunhed
Art
Brigadiers to Go Home Army Staff Changes Proposed
Mr Haldane shifts to commissioned Home Army ranks proposing two main changes. He would abolish the rank of brigadier-general and assign division commanders an extra duty as brigade commander. A new rank of under officer is to be added. Disbandment of the rd. Scots Guards and Coldstream Guards noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Army
Haldane
Coldstream Guards
Witty Rejoinder From Clerics Sparks Laughter
The Daily News notes a clever exchange by Canon Teignmouth Shore and the Queen Victoria debate on religious belief. The quip about a shoemaker doubting immortality elicits amusement at the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily News
Canon Teignmouth Shore
Victoria
Onon
Salax
Janon
Teignmouth-Shore
Putney Double Tragedy Inquest Revelations
Inquest at Wandsworth heard details of the Putney murder suicide at a Felsham Road house. John Franklin and May Farrela, married five years, were found shot in a locked room. letters revealed a tense relationship and accused infidelity. Franklin killed May then died by his own hand as the coroner and jury noted, with a survivor statement from a friend.
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Wandsworth
Dounb
Felsham Road
Putney
John Farrela
John Franklin
May Farrela
Mra
Amy Barrett
Berridge
Ferrela
England
Malta
Maite
N.B
Goore
John Camelieri
Joni Camelieri
Truma
Willie
Amd
John Camsnert
Sant Et
John Jncheon
Mesars
Thomas Cook and Son
London
John Brankfin
John Camellett
Mmail
Public-Nonas
Maiin
Britani
Dolling
Daily News
Yaran
Timliuy
Lem
Louldiany Inn
Marth
Crosa
Tramp Leaves 111 000 Owd Alf. In Peak Derbyshire Will
A poverty stricken Bamford tramp known as Owd Alf left a fortune of about 114000 in a will after years of hardship. He shared much with neighbors and charities while excluding Ramford charity trustees. Housekeeper receives 1400 while police postman and others are remembered with legacies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alf
Derbyshire
Alfred Booker
Hine & Farmer
Bamford
Heenusi
Ramford
Carters
Feigned insanity ends in death sentence for Martin Tighe
The New York Express reports a striking feigned insanity case. Martin Tighe, accused of murdering his wife in 1901, was sentenced to death after five years evading execution. A lunacy commission labeled him undoubtedly insane and noted his bold deception of doctors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Express
New York
Allenlets
Martin ‘Tighe
Tighe
Bla
Tigne
Fragmented humor sketches and family vignettes from a boyish mischief column
A garbled collection of overheard jokes and anecdotes features children mispronouncing words and parents, a stock market of manners, and a Virginia pastor receiving berries for the Sabbath. The piece mimics a busy, humorous page built from reader notes and dialogue.
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Aldershot
Army Corps
Fermander
Chelsen
Wellington Barracks
The
Tower
Windsor
Husband
Conde
La&t
Chad Peer
Balopokeeper
Tsay
Jimmie
Robert
Bridget
Faith
Johnny
Mather
Dobnny
Mrs Bunsey
Saraph
Tom
Jack
Jean
Virginia
Scott
Matt
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