First Sermon of Yorkshire Blacksmith Collyer Story
Inkley Execrano April 8. The tale recalls Robert Collyer the Yorkshire blacksmith from Ilkley who became a preacher. His early path includes a cobbler’s blunt critique and a pivotal first sermon at Addingham, shaped by village life, mills, and Wharfe valley lore.
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William Fier-Duncan
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Gray Robert Collyer
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Robation
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Delve
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McChine
Thas
Church of All Saints
Jackie
Epcar L. Wakeman
Notable Authors To Describe World Capitals In New Book
A Paris publisher plans a lavishly illustrated volume detailing world capitals. Notable contributors include Sir Charles Dilke on London, Coppee on Paris, Madame Adam on Paris, Pierre Loti on Constantinople, and Carmen Sylva on Bucharest. Shipping and imprint details follow.
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Paris
Sir Charles Dilke
London
Coppee
Madame Adam
Pierre Loti
Constantinople
Carmen Sylva
Romania
Bucharest
Life Upon an Ante Bellum Plantation and the Congo Club
Travel diary notes Texas visit with vivid observations of Dallas Waco and Oak Cliff, detailing cotton wealth, plantation imagery, Mexican church attire, secret society chatter, and a humorous take on clubs and grips. Includes Sam Jones and Dr. Talmage lectures and a poke at inter state commerce.
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Texas
Sam Jones
Palestine
Talmage
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John the Forerunner
John
Sam
Dr. Talmage
Oak Cliff
Dallas
inter-State Commerce
Brackett
Crane on Falstaff and Hannibal Rivers in his stage craft
Comedian W. H. Crane discusses his deep satisfaction in portraying Falstaff, comparing the role to Hamlet and detailing months of study and a yacht voyage spent mastering the character. He notes ongoing joy in every performance and the pleasure of entertaining audiences with Sir John and Senator Hannibal Rivers.
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W. H. Crane
Sir John
Hannibal Rivers
Morse Receives Government Aid for Telegraph Link
In 1844 the final session night funds of 30000 dollars were approved to build Morse's Baltimore to Washington telegraph line. Morse stayed with Mrs Ellsworth in Washington, whose daughter witnessed the bill passage. Morse sent the first telegram to her from Baltimore as a tribute to her support.
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Congress
Morse
Baltimore
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Ellsworth
House of Representatives
A Cure for Watches Demagnetizing Devices Tested
An American inventor introduces a demagnetizing chamber for watches to remove magnetism. The device uses a coil and rapidly reversing current to erase magnetization, allowing watches to pass magnetic tests. Magnets affect watches, and non magnetic parts or shields are discussed for protection.
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Brooklyn
Japanese Electricity Enthusiasm Spurs Large Electric Society
The article notes Japanese enthusiasm for American electrical inventions seen in the success of electric light and power and the formation of a large and strong electric society in Japan.
Centenary of Patent System Highlights Electric Pioneers
In Washington the centennial of the patent system notes early electricity faced little protection until Morse and rapid growth after 1876 fueled by Bell Edison and other figures. The piece lists Edison, Berliner, Weston, Sprague, and Tesla among notable inventors and discusses high voltage transmission ahead of Niagara projects.
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Boston
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Philadelphia
Brush
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van Depoele
Sprague
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Field
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George Westuizhonsey Rae
Nikola Testa
Europe
America
Emile Berliner
Mississippi
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Frankfort
Falla
Neckar
Lauffer
Feorranti
London
Lichtins
Niagara
Underground electric railway plan eyed for Berlin
A European delegate of an American electrical firm petitions Berlin’s chief magistrate to permit construction and operation of an underground electric railway. The proposal envisions a route from town to your residence with sample furnishings and local estimates. Haven and Keeway, 33 Water Street, says contact points.
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Berlin
Hing
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