Court of Claims Adopts Robes Similar to Supreme Court
Washington dispatch reports a shift in the Court of Claims with judges and bar adopting robes like Supreme Court attire. Chief Justice Nott led a push for formal robes, prompting lawyers to wear black and the court to present a somber look. Weldon reportedly opposed public gowns. humor circulates among practitioners.
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Cushman of Washington and the Aba Lincoln comparison
Washington speculates Cushman the New York humorist figure is described as tall and plain in appearance and work. A retold country meeting anecdote has a plain county chairman mistaking Cushman for Lincoln and remarking on resemblances in looks and brains.
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Long Tenure Of Office At Greenwich Observatory
Washington Star notes Greenwich Observatory has had eight directors in 224 years with average terms of about 25 years. Harvard Observatory, 60 years, four directors. Naval Observatory in D.C. has had few directors in 33 years due to 3 year term postings. Critics link frequent leadership change to lack of continuity and underperformance.
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Watermelons in January and university inquiry
A fragment notes melons sold in January with a purchaser cutting one open to test for firm healthy meat. It mentions an address to the university president Wm. L. Prather in Austin Texas for interested parties.
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University Hall opens as dormitory at Brackenridge gift
The University Hall dormitory in this city opens largely funded by Colonel George W. Brackenridge of San Antonio, a regent member. The building, completed at over $50,000, houses nearly five hundred rooms with spacious dining and other facilities. Read the Sunday Light.
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Dewey Visited by Patti and Kearsage Crew in France
A 1866 visit to a French port by Lieutenant George Dewey aboard the Kearsage is recounted by his wife. She describes a lively scene with officers ashore, a Patti opera performance, and a grand backstage arrangement for the sailors. Dewey, then 28, is portrayed as energetic and trusted, guiding younger shipmates through the social whirl.
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Working on His Fear in Philadelphia Tribune
Foreign manager wonders if a flashy play could work in America. American market doubts it unless it is risqué enough.
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Ten Years of Growth at the University of Texas
The University of Texas reports ten year gains with attendance rising to 392 students across all departments, plus a prior summer enrollment near 200. New facilities include a main building with east wing, University Hall dormitory, and Galveston medical and women’s dormitory expansions. The 1399 graduating class totaled 40. the current year may reach 160. The university is now recognized as a leading Texas and Southern institution with growing state support.
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Paris Lady Plans Dream Costume of Jewels
A young noblewoman in Paris plans an extravagant dream costume to outshine all others. She orders a gown nearly covered in pearls and diamonds with a pliable woven gold band and jewels cut to fit the design, aiming for dazzling skin-bright reflections on neck and shoulders.
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St. Louis Republic
Cleanliness Demands on Palace Cars Spark Rail Talk
A noisy drive for cleaner conditions on palace cars spreads nationwide as travelers call for improved furnishings. Porters face dust and disturbances while conductors adapt ticket handling. managers defend single minded railway labor efforts.
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Swansyitz and Chickapee Gentleman Exchange Mock Quip
A clipped exchange features Diplowing Repartee as Trom Swansyitz claims no invidious comparisons while a Chickapee gentleman retorts the speaker is limited to drawing only his pane breach salary, per a Chicago Times note.
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PATS DEFINITION Lite Palsy Dont Commit Crime
A garbled OCR style item hints at a local dispute over guilt and innocence. The fragment references Mullgen Faith and a claim that the subject did not commit the crime in question. No clear names, places, dates, or outcomes are established in readable text.
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