Birth of Benjamin Disraeli Celebrated in London and Cities
The 100th anniversary of Benjamin Disraeli's birth was celebrated in London and major provincial cities with meetings of journalists, writers, and public figures. Disraeli, born December 31, 1804, rose to power as a leader of Young England, served as chancellor of the exchequer, and twice led the government. The article notes his parliamentary rise, premiership, and role against Gladstone, with a formal welcome to the judge opening reforms in the legal profession and attendance by notable cross-party figures.
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Italy
Turkey
Greece
England
Young England
Uberdis
Clerseil
Talenta
Gladstone Sealy
Earl Beaconefield
French May Queens A Pretty Custom in South France
A 2008-era description of the ancient village custom in southern France where the mayor and six officers select the prettiest maid as May queen. The ceremony includes a white veil and roses, a procession to the church, a luncheon, a prize envelope, a village walk, a ball, and a dance with the mayor. The queen keeps veil and wreath until marriage.
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France
Oost
Perente
Dresed
Agaip
Abe
Dubugur Priest Elevated to Helena Bishopric
Father John FP Carroll of Dubugur Iowa was consecrated Bishop of Helena Montana at St Raphael's Cathedral with Archbishop Keane officiating and a procession of prominent Roman Catholic prelates from the West assisting at the ceremony.
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Dubugur
Iowa
John FP
Carroll
Helena
Mont
Joramy
St. Raphael's Cathedral
Keane
the Wert
Dinner for Mr Parker Honors Ex-Judge Parker
Eminent members of the bench and bar of New York city and state gather at the Waldorf Astoria tonight to honor ex-Judge Alton Parker with a festal dinner. The event marks a tribute to Parker's service as a jurist with attendees including notable legal figures.
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New York
New York City
Waldorf- Amelia
Alton
Parker
A Comfy Mistake and Timely Health Tip
A quirky ad notes blunders cost and tradeoffs with Dr King s New Life Pills for dyspepsia dizziness headache liver and bowel troubles. The copy touts gentle thorough effects and directs readers to Tallmand Co s drug store. The item also claims Colliers were slaves in England up to the year 177TH.
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Dr. King
Tallmand Co
England
Helix Happenings and Local Notes
Helix items report Charles Albochee purchasing a butcher shop property from Horace Walker for 650 dollars, formerly owned by Platepeter and Minger of Pendleton. Pendleton residents P. H. Sones depart for California for the winter, likely Long Beach. T. G Montgomery visits Helix en route home from Franklin County. Dr John Griewold made a firing trip to Wallula, returning with a wild goose. Miss Emom Green resigns from public schools. Mim Pickel will take her place. Miss Lieuallen of Adama displays millinery goods in Helix. Lincoln hosts the South Platte Implement Dealers Association convention, discussing harvesting machinery and strategies to oppose the trust.
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Helix
Charles Albochee
Horace Walker
Platepeter, & Minger
Pendleton
A. W. Dawpnerie
St. Anthony’s Hospital
P. H. Sones
California
Long Beach
T. G Montgomery
Franklin County
John Griewold
Emom Green
Mim Pickel
Lieuallen
Adama
Congress Adjourns for Christmas Recess Amid Holiday Travel
Washington December 21 Members of Congress and department officials depart for home as the House and Senate adjourn for the Christmas recess lasting until January 4. In Pittsburg, Rev Richard Rhelan bishop of the Pittsburgh diocese is reported dying.
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Richard Rhelan
Pitsburg
Pittsburg
Fragmentary Wanted Ad for Weber Cams and Sarge Ware
A damaged listing fragment seeks Weber cams and per hundred priced items described as Sarge ware. It appears as a rough classified note with unclear formatting and missing details.
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Weber
Sarge
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Ite
Harvesting Machine Trust
Rock Spring
Promyst
Pendleton Cold Storage Co
Henry Kopitzke
Henry
Phone
I. L. Vaughn Electrician
West Court St
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Pendleton-Uriah
Penadleton
Dieton
Uriah
Alba
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Pilot Rock
Frock & McComas
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Connect
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Wade Siler
East Oregonian
Pan
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