Chamberlain to Lead Liberals in Coming House Fight
Liberal enthusiasm runs high as preparations begin for a key by election and general race. The article notes Chamberlain likely to lead the Liberal Unionists in the Commons after Hartington’s elevation, with friction anticipated in both houses and a push to rally electors in Rossendale. It also touches naval scares, honors, and the Channel Tunnel scheme.
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Christmas records broken in London by post and gas
London during Christmas week posted 38,000,000 letters and parcels and delivered 33,000,000. Fifteen thousand sorters and post men were on duty in the Metropolitan area. The London Gas Light and Coke Company reports record gas use of 128,000,000 cubic feet in one day and thirteen thousand tons of coal burned that day.
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Arca
Ferguson
London Gas Light and Coke Company
A Rush for a Fortune Martini Death in San Francisco
Italian papers report a man named Martini died intestate in San Francisco leaving a fortune of 34 million dollars. The name Martini is common in Italy and hundreds of letters arrive daily at Rome's Civil State Department from Martins claiming kinship. Some seek details while others form supposed Martini syndicates, risking swindling peasants unless official action pricks the bubble in San Francisco.
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Embezzler Discovered Then Kills Self In Budapest
In Brepa Pesta Jan 2 the Buds Pesth National Savings Bank cashier Herr Piufsich was found to have defrauded the bank of 6,000 florins in coin and 100,000 florins in securities. Upon learning of the discovery he shot himself.
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Rosebery Engaged To Tennant Heiress Confirmed
Lospex January 2 confirms the engagement of Lord Rosebery to Sir Charles Tennant’s youngest daughter. His first wife, a Rothschild, died in 1890. Miss Tennant, younger than the groom, has a fair fortune and strong ties to the Fladstonian faction.
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Lospex
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Travels In Society Causes Stir At High Society Gatherings
A noted traveler has stirred polite society with tales of distant places and encounters during recent social events. Guests discuss his journeys with interest while he recounts experiences that color conversations at the season’s gatherings.
Prince Victor Gleichen Sculptor Prince Worthy of Respect
Prince Victor of Hohenlohe-Langenberg, better known as Count Gleichen, a nephew of Queen Victoria and sculptor, began public life by fleeing Dresden, served in the British navy, then turned to sculpture. His career started in 1866 after a naval setback, studying under Tieed, eventually creating a studio at St James Palace. He was widely respected for his modest manners and loyal friends, though some nobles resented his royal blood. He died at St James Palace. The dispatch notes a separate item: the Lyceum will reopen Tuesday with a revival of Heart_Will.
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Lospex
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Dress opinions as Ellen Terry dresses draw crowds
A report notes the house is booked through mid February with patrons sending money for seats. People admire Ellen Terry's costumes while some ladies predict she will look unattractive in at least two gowns, sparking fashion debate.
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Ellen Terry
Reciprocity Clause of McKinley Bill Affects France Pact
Paris reports a pending convention with the United States for partial tariff application to preserve free list exemptions on skins sugars and molasses. President Harrison planned Jan 1 duties for non reciprocal countries. France and US would swap minimum tariffs covering products worth 12 million francs annually. In London no action yet on Mrs Carsons painting gift to the Queen.
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France
Explanatory notice on Mulberry Sellers by Mark Twain
The piece discusses the various names of the character Mulberry Sellers from The Gilded Age and its stage adaptations. It traces Eschol, Berish, Beriah, and Mulberry versions, noting libel threats and changes to appease critics. Hartford, 1891.
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Eschel Sellers
Berish Sellers
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Eschol
Berish
Beriah
Fine Muslin Gowns Advertised at 49c and 69c
An advertisement lists heavy muslin Mother Hubbard gowns with back and front designs and full sleeves at 49 cents each. A second style features wide embroidered insertion with tucks in the yoke and embroidered edges at 69 cents each.
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H.”S
Mother Hubbard
First Attempt to Pull a Book Through Without Weather
The narrator notes a bold experiment in fiction to pull a book through without any weather content. It marks an inaugural effort likely to fail but deemed worthwhile.
Weather as a literary device in old texts
The excerpt discusses weather in novels as a necessary but disruptive element, arguing for expert weather writing and noting作者 quotes from "The Brazen Android" and other works. It describes storms, rain, and lightning as cinematic backdrops that can interrupt narrative flow.
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