Whispering gallery antics with Nast and Paynter in Congress
In Washington, Nast teases paynes of Capitol life while exploring the whispering gallery. The exchange covers acoustics, gallery chatter, and lawmakers like Paynter and Mills. The piece blends humor with observations on reception rooms and dress.
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Capitol
A Great Position in Life
A dialogue unfolds praising a gentleman named General Spinola and noting a colleague share an apple. The crowd includes a figure described as Mr. Breckinridge of Kentucky whose prominence and notable nose are remarked upon with curiosity about his identity.
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Mr. Nast
Spinola
Newark
Mr. Breckinridge
Kentucky
Wils B. Hawklnis
Changes Down Town A Street Nomenclature Retold in Pittsburgh
A visiting reader recalls Diamond Street and Diamond Alley on Pittsburgh’s Diamond district, noting how streets became avenues and the public resisted, while praising the city’s enduring love of music and local performers.
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Diamond Street
Smithfield Street
Diamond
Smithfield
Diamond Alley
Grant Hill
Hanes
St. Clair Street
Liberty Street
Sixth Street
Fifth Street
Fifth Avenue
Soap mouth washing leads to pupil’s death in Lowell case
Miss Georgia A Hornden a Lowell Mass teacher faced a pupil Freddie McQuade for profanity. She rubbed soap into his mouth to discipline him. he grew ill and died the boy’s parents hire a lawyer to sue while the teacher also engages counsel.
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Georgia A. Hornden
Lowell
Mass
Freddie McQuade
Miss Hornden
Efficacy of Vaccination in Congo Expedition
Chronicle reports Surgeon Parke vaccinated every native in Stanley's Congo expedition train before departure. The account notes mixed outcomes among vaccinated tribes with some joining the expedition, while others did not, reflecting contested views on vaccination effectiveness.
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Newcastle
Eng
Chronicle
Parke
Stanley
Congo
Pat
Opium Parlor Quips On Distinctive Smoking Rooms
The snippet contrasts two opium dens the Celestial and the American noting the Celestial needs more items to regulate dissipation while the American offers equal amusement. It reflects period tone on opium use and social habits.
Lubs A Romance Of Russia And Siberia And Its Villain Schelm
Vladimir Lanin, of noble birth, is hidden from Siberian exile by Jana Wernin's devotion as Schelm plots revenge. An autocrat's fear and a governor's caution complicate Lanin's return to his bride. Palkin's duplicity and Popoff's loyalty shape a web of accusation, escape, and fragile hope.
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Valdimir Lanin
Jana Wernin
St. Petersburg
Oniphri Schelm
Jana
Schelm
Lanin
Miller
Palkin
Scheim
Popoff
Siberia
Joi
Popoffs
Vladimir
An It
Jans
Irkutsk
Dr. Haas
Lina
Helen
Juna
Aslam
Lania
Tam
Torsue
Lateff
M. Schlem
Eres
Cap
Parkin
Europe
Kesan
Lace
Pulkin
Krowa
Tobey
Popolff
Krows
Esre
Exiled Leaders Plot in East Siberia Conspiracy
Vladimir, now a wealthy exile, confronts strict governor orders while Parkin plans measures to aid exiles. Jana learns of a rising conspiracy in East Siberia as exiles seek freedom from the Russian yoke amid isolation and surveillance.
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Petersburg
Rascally
Sehelm
Parkin
Jana
Siberia
Baikal Lake
Iit
Visdimir
Irkutsk
Paria
Sher
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Mr. Nasteat
Paynter
Mr. Mills
Major McKinley
Australia
Ausalia
Washington
Naat
Atlar
Bully
Pittsburgees
Pittsburg
Second Presbyterian Church
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Diamond Avenue
Virgin Avenue
Sumpter
Theodore Thomas
James C. Purpy
Adam
Russia
Prince Josef Lubomirski
Turkistan
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