Fate's Fatal Tread Irish Leader Parnell Remembered
A Dublin feature on Charles Stewart Parnell and the doomed history of the Parnell family. It recalls Parnell’s rise and the tragedies surrounding his sisters and mother, the Glasnevin grave mark, and the Rotunda monument celebrating his service to Ireland.
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Dublin
Ireland
Charles Stewart Parnell
Parnells
Parnell
Charlies Stewart
United States Navy
Constitution
Ironsides
Tourope
Fanny
Paris
Anna Parnell
London
Glasnevin
O'Connell Street
John Redamond
Stolen Fra Angelico Madonna Described in Florentine Cell
Description notes the famous painting The Madonna and Child by Fra Angelico, once housed in a Gothic tabernacle in San Marco Florence. The text praises its sacred tradition and the monk painter’s blend of reverent style with gentle emotion, framing it as a jewel amid Marco’s quiet sanctuaries.
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Florence
Italy
Fra Angelico
San Marco
Hunting Fatalities Rise Says U S Biological Survey
The U S Biological Survey tracks hunting deaths with 47 names added this year. Officials hope to infer life saving principles for federal and state game safety. The report notes more than 150 deaths last year, a rise from 1909 and 1908 totals.
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Washington
United States Biological Survey
Bureau
Where Lincoln Studied Law Monument Marks Warrick County Site
A Boonville Indiana monument by Robert A Breckenridge Austin Texas marks the old Breckenridge homestead in Warrick County. It recalls Abraham Lincoln visiting the county court meeting John A Breckenridge and gaining work at the Breckenridge firm to study Blackstone. George W Breckenridge of San Antonio funded preservation. A glass covered stump bears the inscription This Tree Was Set by Avraham Lincoln.
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Breckinridge
Warrick County
Indiana
Boonville
Ind
Lincoln
Robert A. Breckenridge
Austin
Tex
Breckenridge Homestead
Abraham Lincoln
Warrick
John A Breckenridge
Breckenridge
Blackstone
Preckenridge
George W. Breckenridge
San Antonio
Avraham Lincoln
SIMPLY OLD MAID FACTORIES Boston
Dr. Robert J. Sprague of Amherst Agricultural College denounces colleges as old maid factories. He blames higher education for eroding restraints between the sexes and claims professional women prefer independence over marriage.
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Boston
Robert J. Sprague
Amherst
Mass
Agricultural College
Doctor Sprague
Drowning of Commander Brine On Battleship St Vincent
Details emerge of Commander Frederic G. Brine’s death when he was washed overboard during a hurricane force gale off Land's End aboard the St Vincent. Despite selfless efforts, lifebuoys and lifeboats failed to save him as the sea claimed his life.
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Brine
St. Vincent
London
Collingwood
Temeraire
Vanguard
Bemerehaven
County of Cork
Frederic G. Brine
Land's End
Divorced Wife Declared Widow in Estate Case
San Francisco judge defines widow as a married woman who loses her husband by death or decree. Eugenia Jones, divorced wife of Everett Jones, gains share from S. L. Jones estate under a will that provided a monthly income and half the estate “while she remained his widow” if Everett died first. The ruling affirms the appeals court in applying the will despite the divorce and later remarriage.
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San Francisco
Thomas F. Graham
District Court of Appeals
Eugenia Jones
Everett Jones
Jones
S. L. Jones
Man Who Saw Napoleon, Alive at a New York Wedding
Abraham Hanover a 106 year old resident of East 110th Street led dancing at the Hotel Astor wedding of Samuel Steinberg and Miss Sadie Frankel. He recalled seeing Napoleon marching to Moscow and praised his wife’s cooking as his secret to longevity.
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New York
Hotel Astor
Napoleon
Moscow
Abraham Hanover
East 110Th Street
Boston
Samuel
Steinberg
West 136Th Street
Sadie Frankel
West End Avenue
Mr. Hanover
Warsaw
Poland
Poison in a Cigar Leads to Prison Term and Fine
Charles Maher was jailed for a year and fined £250 after being found guilty of attempting to murder Johannes de Beer with a poisoned cigar. The court heard Maher offered de Beer a cigar containing strychnine discovered upon analysis. The jury gave a strong mercy recommendation.
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Johannes de Beer
Ladybrand
Africa
Charles Maher
Johnnie
de Beer
Mercy
Juror Milked Cow For Fear Of Starving During Trial
In Chatham Court House Virginia a juror named Thomas W. Moses in the Isaac Banks murder trial left the jury room while others slept to milk his cow. The trial stopped and must begin anew. Moses was fined $20 after being rebuked by the judge. A witness alerted the court.
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Chatham Court House
Isaac Banks
Thomas W. Moses
Moses
Indian Girl Run Over but Not Injured in Incident
In Centralia Washington Katie Henry an Indian girl fell from a moving wagon on the way to school in Rochester The wagon passed over her body She was placed on a train and rushed to Honda hospital An X ray showed no broken bones or injuries of any kind
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Centralia
Wash
Rochester
Katie Henry
Honda Hospital
Beggar with $50,000 Left in San Francisco Will
Michael Sulli van, a famed city beggar for 35 years, was found dead in his hovel. Bankbooks in a mattress showed deposits exceeding $50,000. Sullivan's death appears from natural causes and he left $5,000 to his sister Mary A. Sullivan of Utica New York in a will.
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San Francisco
Cal
Michael Sullivan
Sullivan
Mary A. Sullivan
Utica
N. Y
Rides Steer to Safety Hero Stuns Corralling Stampede
In St. Joseph Missouri William Hamilton a Cowboy from the Texas panhandle plunged into a corral of wild streets. He sprang up drew a revolver and fired at oncoming steers injuring one. He seized a steer by the horns and rode it to reach a fence and safety.
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St. Joseph
William Hamilton
Texas Panhandle
Hydro-aeroplane Glides Toward Navy Battleship Use
Captain Washington I Chambers, head of aeronautical work for the navy, forecasts hydro-aeroplanes on every battleship within a year. He notes focus on solving the motor problem and says winter training at Annapolis will pause for motor development.
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Washington
Washington I. Chambers
Navy Department
Chambers
Navy
Army
Annapolis
Trout Lake Rainbow Trout Caught After Marking Six Years Ago
Miss Margaret Guler caught a seventeen inch rainbow trout near Trout Creek by the hotel in Trout Lake Washington. The fish had been marked by Charles Waters at six inches six years earlier when he released it after noting it was under legal size. Waters, nearly eighty at the first catch, was a devotee of fishing and had contacted government hatcheries about Trout Creek stocking.
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Trout Lake
Wash
Margaret Guler
Trout Creek
Charles Waters
Mr. Waters
Madame Merri's Advice for Speaking First in Meetings
A brief guidance piece urges girls to initiate talk when meeting friends, suggesting to pause and greet before proceeding with further conversation. The tone emphasizes proactive social approach and confidence in everyday encounters.
Blue Eyes Advice on Fifteen Year Old Manners
A fifteen year old reader asks about dating boundaries and street corner conversations. The columnist urges safety, refusing a kiss, and urges the girl to avoid risky situations while praising her writing.
A Bride Elect Seeks Advice On Household Linen Needs
A Bride Elect asks how many towels sheets and pillow cases a bride should prepare. A young bride shares a practical list noting a dozen sheets and pillow cases three dozen napkins six bath towels two dozen dish towels and other linens for three single beds.
Q and A Dear Girlie Letter Printed in Paper
A reader signs as Girlie asking for motherly guidance and notes the letter is lengthy for the Questions and Answers column. The editor explains space limits and promises consideration in print later.
Seating Honors at Table for Guests of Honor
The question of proper seating for honored guests in newspapers notes two traditions. Generally the honored woman sits at the right of the host and the honored man at the right of the hostess. Next in line sits at the left of both host and hostess.
Progressive Dinner Party Plans for Six Couples
Evelyn asks for ideas for a six course progressive dinner with six boys. The adviser suggests each hostess handles her own centerpiece and place cards to keep secrecy and excitement, with oysters or canapes first, soup second, a heavy course third, salad and cheese wafers fourth, dessert fifth, and coffee nuts and fruit sixth.
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Evelyn
Fashion notes on accessories for slippers and hats
Detachable rhinestone buckles of various sizes and colors adorn slip pers and shoes. Muffs of fur or satin are fringed. Evening scarfs of gauze are edged with silver or gold fringe. A practical hat with a soft felt, ribbon crown band, and no trim suits morning wear and outdoor use.
Mourning Wear Showcases Crape Muff and Satin Bow
Mourning shop highlights a shield shaped muff and matching scarf in white crape with fluted edges and a large white crape bow on a square black satin bow. Jabot and side frills add dainty contrast while gun metal chain bags offer a gift option for those in black.
Frock for School Wear Describes Simple Wool and Mohair Designs
The article outlines a young girl's school frock in light weight wool or mohair with plain but smart detailing. Features include satin or silk piping bands collars and rows of small buttons, focusing on simple yet polished styling.
Frocks Describe Tiny Girls Fashion Details In Schoolwear
The article notes tons used to create a smart look with rows of metal buttons brightening the dresses. Satin or chiffon sashes weighted with fringe add charm to models for teen girls. Skirts feature tunic styles and band trims while bodices cross over in surplice style with loops or fancy buttons.
Sorrow and Happiness Consoling Thought
A consoling scrap of wisdom notes sorrow is as transitory as happiness and that unfortunate children may not find it written in their copybooks.
Helping Each Other in a Poor Country Exchange
A quoted exchange from Journal Amusamg reflects a community in hardship. The dialogue highlights mutual aid as residents adapt to a harsh winter, relying on lending small amounts to survive.
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Amusamg
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