Historic Old York and Its Twin Faces of Past and Present
The article surveys York’s blend of ancient walls, Roman remains, and modern streets, detailing key sites such as the castle and York Minster, and recounts dramatic episodes from conquest by Romans, Vikings, and Normans. It recalls religious upheavals, the Hebrew massacre at the castle, and famous figures tied to York’s long history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lendal
Yorkshire Club
Que
York
Powersbr
Northumbria
Yorkshire
Gregory
Rome
Augustine
Kent
Ethelbert
Tshen Paulitus
Edward the Confessor
England
Harold
William
Hastings
Engeland
Durham
Lse
Richard of the Lion Heart
London
Pepears Sagius
Christ
York Minster
Great Britain
Marston Moor
Charles
Cromwell
Old
George Fox
Gaye Fauxe
Richard Turpin
Bijou Theater Blaze Destroys Minneapolis Venue
Flames ripped through the Bijou Theater on Washington avenue near Hennepin, wiping out the popular price house. Loss estimated $30,000 to $40,000 with $39,000 insured. origin unknown, stage area first to catch. Melodrama The Great Metropolis moved to Lyceum op. owner Lambert Hayes. lessee Jacob Litt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Washington Avenue
Hennepin Avenue
Lambert Hayes
Jacob Litt
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Chicago
Lyceum Op
Anti Kidnapping League to expose illegal confinement
The National Committee of the Anti Kidnaping League will issue an address warning that sane people have been proved confined in lunatic asylums without trial. It cites rich individuals and those whose spouses wish to end relationships as likely targets and urges readers to write to Secretary Miss C. C. Lathrop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New Anti- Kidnaping League
National Committee
C. C. Lathrop
Smallpox Quarantine Sparks Railroad Confusion in Texas
Houston faced a quarantine on smallpox but Southern Pacific officials say Fort Bend County did not notify railroads. Station agents heard nothing. passengers were kept on trains at several stations while mails were delivered. An era ad campaign follows with umbrella sale pitches and unrelated ads from local stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Southern Pacific Railway
Fort Bend County
Houston
Richmond
Staffo
Independent Oil Field Outlook and Proposals in 1890s
The report surveys Butler county activity at Harmony and Callery Junction with 20 rigs and varied wells, notes a 250 barrel well at Callery and a cautious outlook for large pools, and highlights parallel developments in Allegheny and surrounding counties. It covers independent producer movements, Standard Oil resistance, and proposed secret contractor unions with insurance plans, plus multiple local well results and forthcoming drilling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler County
Harmony
Callery Junction
Callery
Goebring
Neral
Dr. Hoover
Washington
Smart Aleck
Bakerttown
Robert Jack
Chartiers Oil Compan
Crawford No
Natural Gas Company No. 5
J. Richards
Thompson & Dale No. 2
McKinney
Petersville
Rader Oil Company
William Bleakley
Little Creek
Big Creek
Weber Oil Company
Peter Rader
A. Shidemantle
J. L. Dambach
Allegheny County
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Historic Old York
Ouse
Agricola
Constantine
France
Texas
Jos. Horne & Co
Penn Avenue
A. G. CampueLt & Sons
Jewelers
Wattles & Sheafer
Fifth Avenue
Telephone
Det Uwr
Latimer's
Ehecaniaen
Ctiaatar
OUR Cloak Department
T. M. Latimer
Federal St. 45
S. Diamond
Allegheny, PA
Dr. Jaeger
Jaeger Underwear
Fifth Ave
Fownes Brothers & Co
Perrin, Freres
Market St. Dem
Down,strous & McAteer
Liberty ST
C. D. Lewis
Smithfield
Nodelay
Independent Producers
Standard Oil Company
Jia
Standard
Sayog
West Virginia
Iast
Pittsurg
Elcho Oil Company
Leman
Fisher Oil Company
Myers
Bridgeriule
Wright Farm
Jackson County
Augusta Oil Company
W. Va
Coraopolis
Mellon
Beggs
Gaily Bros
Augusta Oil Company No. 1
Curry Farm
Neeley
Mellon & Co
Beiwont
Ackerly & Sammell
Belmont Field
Ohio
Shiloh
Jos. Fleming & Son
Market St
Boaces & Bun
Our Ladies
Jos, Horne & Co
Forest of Company
Kennedy Farm
Mccurdy
Palmer Farm
McCurdy No. 1
Chartiers
Fisher Oil Company No
Duff Farm
Bullion
Mary M. Bullion
Mt. Oliver
St. Joseph Church
Davis
Grover A.M
David
Kate Davis
Scioto Street
Twentieth Ward
Mowpar
Fogarty
Joan J. Focarry
Kincaid Street
Nineteenth Ward
St. Mary's Church
Forty-sixth Street
Garland
Esther Garland
John JL Moore
Hazelwood Avenue
Henderson
Nancy & Hexperson
Elizabeth
Hunter
Salisbury
Frank L. Hunter
Samuel Giffin
West Penn Station
Allegheny City
Kipp
South Canal Street
Allegheny
Fannie B. Mo
John Speer
Dallas Avenue
E. E
McMahon
Hannah Moloney
Michael McMahon
Ashton Street
St. Andrew's Church
The
Famil
Swaney
Main Street
Jessim May
James
Mary Swaney
Marchand Street
Anthony Meyer
Meyer, Arnold & Co
Lim
J. B
Uerdoch
John R. & A. Murdoch
Smithfield Atreet
Pittsburg
Eee Torment. Co. of
New America
William L Jones
Scrofula
Wood Street
China House
St. Charles Hotel
R. P. Wallace & CO
Srd
Third Avenue
Com West
Clamond and Eriests
Agar OF Semples
Atregheny
City Pa
Ing. Amwement
Andrew Pafenbach
Vlorrth
jAbodwinly Harmese
Per Bax
Bogos & Buhl
N. B
LAIRD
Boston Rubber Shoe CO
BAY State Rubber CO
Alaskas
Boston Storm King
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