Bartimaeus Seeks Jesus on the Jericho Road
In Mark 10 46 52 Bartimaeus blind beggar near Jericho calls Jesus Son of David for mercy As Jesus stops and commands him to come forward, Bartimaeus casts aside his garment and seeks healing through faith The lesson contrasts human rebuke with divine readiness and the need to respond to Christ’s call toward Jerusalem
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American Rail Exec Henry Thornton Brought to English Great Eastern Plan
Henry W. Thornton, an American railroad man, is chosen by English directors to lead the Great Eastern railroad in Britain. He rose from Pennsylvanian roots after Penn and UP from the University of Pennsylvania and the Pennsylvania Railroad, earning praise for rapid promotions and firm leadership.
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Henry Worth Thornton
Great Eastern Road
WII
U. S
New York
Henry W. Thornton
Thornton
University of Pennsylvania
John C. Sims
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Sims
Was Hero of 200 Duels Paris
Labertesque, dead, recalled as Cyrano de Bergerac and d Artagnan in one, a Paris swashbuckler who fought about 200 duels He strutted Paris boulevards in medieval style and challenged anyone deemed obnoxious His fame began with a clash with the Algiers town council and ended with a duel with Max Regis the mayor.
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D’artagnani
Paris
Cyrano de Bergerac
d’Artagnan
Algiers
Max Regis
Angry man uses dynamite near Halifax door
In Halifax N S eight the man named Thomas Reilly detonated dynamite after Miss Myrtle Robinson refused his approach to the front door. The incident highlights a violent reaction over romantic pursuit and local police investigation was initiated.
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Halifax
Myrtle Robinson
Thomas Reilly
Thornton Seized Role to Reform England’s Great Eastern
The article profiles Thornton chosen to lead England’s Great Eastern railway noting his bold stand against meager aid to a widow and his reputation for humane leadership. It highlights England's rail culture, public expectations, and the challenge of aligning American and British railway practices.
Hamel’s Quiet End Foretold by Atlantic Flight Mention
A writer notes Gustave Hamel preferred a solitary sea death over a fatal crash in a crowded aerodrome. He had recently said if his machine failed over mid ocean he would rather vanish at sea than be killed amid public fuss. The piece calls his Channel crossing an ironic fulfillment of his wish.
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Aeroplane
Gustave Hamel
Hamel
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Fussy Lady Quits Streetcar After Spitting Dispute
A Cincinnati Enquirer item describes a formal complaint by a refined woman who witnessed a rude man spit on the car floor. The conductor replies that spitting is not allowed but suggests she step onto the platform if she prefers.
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Cincinnati Enquirer
Cuticura Heals Infant Skin Eruption in Two Weeks
Mrs L White of Silverwood Michigan reports an infant with six months of head and face pimples, severe itching, and sleep disruption. After trying medicines unsuccessfully, she used Cuticura Soap and Ointment with warm baths and saw relief after the first use and complete healing in about two weeks. Cuticura advertised with free samples and a 32 page Skin Book from Boston.
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Silverwood, Mich
Invention Prompts Legal Labyrinth Says Comic Dialog
A humorous line portrays Necessity as Invention's mother and notes inventors face legal tangles in patent affairs. The quip emphasizes the clash between creativity and law in the patent world.
Graduation Attire Mention Sparks Soda Street Banter
A brief exchange recalls Maria’s upcoming graduation described with wit as Mrs Jubbs notes ecstatic rapture while another comments on a white silk crepe dress with vallace trimming. The fragment hints at social chatter surrounding a ceremony and attire.
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Maria
Woman sues for separation after alleged abuse by husband
Mrs Jeanne Van Tongelen of New York sues for separation claiming her husband branded her cheek with a lighted cigar and bit her hands during their 19 year marriage.
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New York
Jeanne van Tongelen
Bolt Starts Sprinkler Flood In Haymarket Theater
A bolt of lightning struck the Haymarket theater and activated the automatic sprinkler system flooding the building an hour before the evening show. Firemen reported no injuries and aided in city-wide evacuation and clearance of water from the venue.
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Chicago
Haymarket
Fright Causes Death in Oyster Bay Fall
Mrs. William Dawson aged fifty eight died after falling from a second story window in Oyster Bay New York. The fall caused severe fright and the death was attributed to the shock of the accident.
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Oyster Bay
William Dawson
Society Embraces Bronze Child Statuettes
St Louis social circles adopt bronze statuettes of their children as a new fashion trend. The article notes the growing popularity and mentions participating families and local makers. The trend reflects a shift toward personalized keepsakes among society elites.
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St. Louis
Explosion at Home Leaves Windows Shattered. Man Charged
A man named Reilly set off a stick of dynamite on the sidewalk near his home. The blast blew out fronts and shattered windows up to two blocks away. The dynamite had a time fuse, allowing Reilly to escape injury. Property damage was substantial. He was captured an hour later and jailed on attempted murder charges.
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Reilly
Rooster Causes Postmaster’s Severe Injuries
Houston Minnesota postmaster Frank Schonlau was attacked by a rooster while tending his hens. The bird tore his face neck and arms with sharp spurs forcing him to seek medical care. The rooster was later captured and provided a chicken dinner for the family.
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Frank Schonlau
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