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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1895

Page

11

Random Notes of Life in London at the British Museum

A visitor recalls half a day spent in the British Museum exploring the Grenville and King's Libraries. He notes ancient manuscripts, autographs of royalty and famous figures, early printed works, and diverse religious texts. The piece also covers concerts, royal visits, and reflections on art and music in London.

Random Notes of Life In London British Museum Thenville Dave Klin Lester Ville Laorloiaty St. James's Victoria, H Thebes St. James's Hall Academy Chamber Alexander Mackenzie Oscar Wilde Haymarket Wilde Cseur Pingel Steinwily Hall Toello England Buckingham Palace Marble Arch Cumberland Gate Cindy Bude KE Kiiser Engelbert Humyerdinck Comnesger Jankfort-on-the-Main Wagner Humperdinck Warner Philadelphia Record

Abandoned Right of Search Sparks historic protest

A dated chronicle recalls repeated violations of U S ships by Spain from 1877 to 1880. It cites the Virginius seizure, Ellen Kispah boarding, Rising Sun searches, and the Howard Lee incident, followed by protests and treaties, with mentions of disavowals, regrets, and calls for stronger action. It notes ongoing interference with American commerce and the need for indemnity and firm response.

Spain Virginius Howard Lee Ordera Madrid Cuba Merritt Newcomb George Washington Maskell Agalo Yare Belo Blancotin Dso Hevins Pertinnweily Americanettisens Wiest Havana Uban ATL Doc

Spain's Past Imprudence and American Diplomacy Recalled

A historical recollection cites 19th century tensions between the United States and Spain over visitations on ships at sea. It notes Secretary Mareynly and naval measures amid the Lopes insurrection, trials of British search rights, and critiques of Democratic leadership influencing U.S. policy. The piece contrasts past naval assertiveness with contemporary political rhetoric, praising wisdom and firmness in statesmanship.

Philadelphia Lopes Ferrolano President Pierce Secretary of the Navy Cuban Mareyny Binchard Iss Lord Palmerston Lord Stowe Trent Tribune Washington Blane Logansport Ind Benjamin Harrison Congress Democratic Party Harrison Lniecwest Denuerde Repubic Ohio Neptune Mediterranean Aeolus Juno Aeneas William McKinley

Anecdotes at Royal Academy Dinner Mention Tithan and Thackeray

Mrs. Wilson recalls a London gathering where artists praised Tithan in glowing terms before Carlyle. He interjects with a blunt retort about Tithan’s limits, asserting a counterfact about human creation and knowledge. The scene shifts to Balmoral with a royal anecdote involving Viola and a christening tribute.

India Gol Cartyie Thes Alwat Thomas Marky Ie London Ma Tree Vielo Balmoral Viola Lily Grace

Language reach and word counts in classic texts

A fragment discusses English language speakers totaling 120,000,089 and references Max Muller and Milton choosing among about 40 million words, noting Shakespeare used fewer. The text presents scholarly claims in a condensed, antiquated tone.

Max Muller Milton Shakespeare

Opera Dreams and Finances Stir the Grand Stage

A Chicago Herald contributor laments the mounting costs of grand opera, noting top singers earn vast sums while companies struggle with debts. The piece surveys American and European talents, Mascagni and Humperdinck trends, and the push toward new musical forms beyond Wagnerian influence.

Mualelovers Italy Mascaeni Vivane Philadelphia Record Mascagni Leoncavallo Purceliis de Clives Germany France Sylvaho Meyerbeer

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