Wickville and the Lovell Family Tale in Wickville
A fragmentary memoir-set scene describes Wickville a military settlement near Auclingd with old soldiers, local aristocracy, and Charlie Lovell. The narrator recalls family dynamics, social tensions, and hints at a forthcoming tale of romance and mischief intertwined with colonial life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Lovell
Chariis
Schaal
Auckland
Invell
Becanas
Sny
Namiare
Wickville
Lovell
Auckingd
Australia
Latte Wickville
Colville
Gulf of Houraki
Porbhern
Gulf
Nestle
Ita
Grey
Williamson
Wickwille
Muckland
Victoris
Scotland
Har Majesty
Trisha
Val
Joan Devil Lovell
Wick Villa
Law-Courta
Cunrea
Unclear excerpt from a dialogue about brothers and secrecy
Fragmentary medieval style dialogue recalls a letter exchange between Domby Alf and Charlie, noting family dynamics and a promise of secrecy. References to Alfred the Good and a doctor hint at historical or fictional tension, with the line “To be continua.” suggesting ongoing narrative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chantig
Domby
Charlie
Howe
Alfred the Good
Alf
Inquiry into Oscar Boor death at West Point alleged torture
A House inquiry investigates the death of Oscar Boor, a former West Point cadet who died in Pennsylvania from tuberculosis of the throat and lungs after alleged brutal torments. Boor reportedly faced extreme punishment, including beatings and torture, with authorities denying knowledge.
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House of Representatives
Enlhateery
Oscar Boor
Weat Point Military Academy
Boos
Pennsylvania
Academy
Hus
Went Point
Sim Maying
Ita
Weat Point
Hoan
Milla
Boox
Boer
Electric innovations and home care notes from 1900s era
The article discusses German liner Deuterhland electric installations with numerous lanterns, motors, and vents, plus a moralizing health section urging proper air, ventilation, and diet for children. It contrasts technical notes with home care advice on sleep, draughts, and digestion, ending with an optimist quip.
Remarkable Santa Catalina Fishing Record Tournament
The Tone Club sponsored a five month fishing contest off Santa Catalina Los Angeles area. Frank J. Poll of Pandene hooked a 10 5 pound tuna on May 21 while O W Williams later rivaled with a 12 4 tuna. Williams fought a ten hour battle and his boat was towed eighteen miles. F Y Ridor and Poll set a world record by catching six tunas in one morning.
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EN Cotobar
Santa Cateling
Los Angeles
California
Tone Club
America
Santa Catalina
Frank J. Poll
Pandene
O. W. Williams
Williams
F, VY
Ridor
Slaughter of Monkeys Sparks Colonial Bloodshed Debate
A Daily News correspondent notes officials admit a 46 000 rise in monkey skin exports from the Gold Coast over the past year. The piece argues past colonial governors failed to curb indiscriminate slaughter, estimating up to a million monkeys killed in the Gold Coast district alone. Trade pressures pushed traders to intrude deeper into interior regions, expanding the slaughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gold Coast
Daily News
Vernora
HOMING PIGEONS IN THE WINTER
Advice on winter care for homing pigeons covers separating sexes before molt, keeping loft clean and comfortable, and maintaining ventilation and baths. Emphasizes steady feeding, clean water, and a simple drinking fountain. Recommends maple peas, good grain, and grit with salt as winter rations.
Indian Game Fowl Described in Devonshire History
An old account details the Cornish rune known as the Indian Game fowl, its Devonshire and Cornwall origins, popularity for table quality, and traits. It notes longer-legged exhibition trends, striking black and brown crimson plumage, strong thighs, and vibrant reds, with judges favoring its size and carriage.
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Devonshire
Gernwall
England
London
Cromead
General Knox Drives Boer Forces Across Caledon Drift
General Knox led a strenuous pursuit of De Wet along the Caledon river in December. Kol Williams and Colonel Barker's columns faced heavy rain, floods, and treacherous fordings as they ferried 30 guns and supply wagons across in a daring crossing. The Boers suffered five killed and 15 wounded, with the South African commando attempting to defend a formidable drift at Karreapoort while the British force pressed the pursuit amid extreme conditions.
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de Wet
Cupplisa
Mioediatel
da Wet
Knox
Barker
Herbert
Colmmn
Williams
Wiliam
Strathvonn
Colette Barker
Koor
Wicjaltons
Caledon
Carruns
Koon
Karreapoort
South
Afri
Caiid
Hare
Sarely
6Th Lancern
Amy Sicidant
Waingla
Anime
Darker
General Knox
Strathcona
Horne
Willige
Vary Sida
Personalities Fred Archer and the Toota in a Cornish Tale
A fragmented tale follows Fred Archer and fellow jockeys with odd pins and a horse named Toota. A quirky exchange about a tooth in a horse’s head is mixed with a playful, old world vignette featuring a bishop, a gate, and a young girl with sunlit curls seeking access to a garden.
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Fred Archer
ED Archer
Toften
Archer
Arden
Mrs Gladstone's Will Details Hawarden Estate Heirs
The will dated January 25 1921 of Mrs Catherine Gladstone of Hawarden Castle leaves £450 to her daughter Miss Helen Gladstone and £2100 each to Katia William Christian Edward Wickham and Dorothy Drew. Jewelry and effects go to sons Stephen Henry and Herbert with Hawarden estate to the grandson William. Residue in trust to Mrs Drew Miss Gladstone and Mrs Wickham. Net estate valued at £20826 11d net.
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Catherine Gladstone
Hawarden Castle
Gladstoms
M.P
Harry Drew
Hi Gladstone
Herbert Gladstone
Helen Gladatons
Agnes Whitham
Drew
Miss Gladstone
Gladstone
Mra
Draw
Mise
Glads
Mrs. Wickham
Portrait of Guy Newell Boothby Writer Adventurer
A brief sketch of Guy Newell Boothby born in Adelaide in 1567, detailing his travel from Australia to Britain, prolific output with titles such as A Bid for Fortune, The Beautiful White Devil, and Mr Nikola, his outdoor hobbies, love of dogs and horses, prize exhibits, and residence at Monton Court, Surrey.
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Guy Newell Boothby
Adelaids
South Australia
Salisbury
Australia
Wallaby
Priza Doge
Herves
Carda
Mr. Boothby
Monton Court
Sumbary-on-Thames
Count Muraviell Death Rumors Sail The Rumor Mill
Rumors spread in vir volatio about the late Husan Foreign Minister Dr George Srandes and a Siberian professor interview in Copenhagen. A claim cites Count Muraviell died by his own hand after a Boer War plan failed, with the Czar and Czarina involved in discrediting or halting orders. The piece notes a German Emperor joke and a turbulent royal household context.
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Husan
George Srandes
Tee
Verdana Gang
Hueinn
Tomek
Siberia
Copenhagen
Muraviell
Bowen
Red Sea
Cemr
Czarina
Bacha
Casr
Miaragiel
Fragmented 19th century parliamentary account with Bulow remark
A garbled extract reports discussions about empire, Chancellor Bulow, and political panels. It hints at a scene with press reactions and a mock serious tone, mentioning Homburg and imperial affairs with unclear sequence.
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Harr von Bulow
Homburg
Bulow
Howards
Mourning Rules and Zionist Travel Blockades Reported
A discussion of traditional mourning durations notes two years for a widow or widower and varied months for other relatives. A telegram cites Turkish restrictions in Palestine limiting Jewish stay to three months, blocking reestablishment efforts. The piece also describes wealth worn in the mouth, including diamonds hidden in teeth and gold embedments in dentures with miniature keepsakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jbwa
Palestine
Wey
Vienne
Holy Land
Turkey
Delusional Inmate Clings to Poached Egg Obsession
A mentally ill man confined in a city asylum holds a persistent delusion that he is a poached egg and seeks private talks with visitors to request toast as a seat. Despite harmlessness, keepers allow visits, and staff endure his odd fixation while he continues to hope for a real egg and toast perch.
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Kingoton
Oes
Ion
Saylum
Bones as security in San Jose mortuary plot
A San Jose cemetery vault held bones of 267 deceased Chinese under lock for a per head debt. Centuryold plans to disinter and return bones to China were carried out by the Oak Hill Improvement Company with Chinese associates aiding in the ritual boiling and whitening of remains.
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San Jose
Oakhill
Oak Hil
Confucius
Delustinie
Remembering a Victorian Highland Evening Party
The piece recalls intimate home gatherings with guests moving between rooms, sharing playful gossip, progressive whist, and jokes about wives and pins. It contrasts past simple entertainments with modern pretensions, noting the ease of hostesses, the luck of good company, and the social bustle as guests depart before midnight.
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Taranai
Koros
Epward Dormaz
Eve
Marian Gonnaby
Oman
Science
Hazing U
Anya Lomgfellow
Revue Encyclopedique
Lisa
Deuterhland
Alouteio
Tnique
Ron Roy
Mrs. Gladstone
Me, Guy Boothby
Muraviefef
Bones
Traveller
Grouther
John
Sabe
Howtess
Erchis
Maggie
Sinanser
Hiv Kuge
Jake
Bao
Anya
Sven Folke
Suppae
Indy
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