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.
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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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
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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.
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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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mualelovers
Italy
Mascaeni
Vivane
Philadelphia Record
Mascagni
Leoncavallo
Purceliis
de Clives
Germany
France
Sylvaho
Meyerbeer
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Tudor
Henry the Eighth
Elizabeth
James Prest
Charleses
Cromwells
Victoria
Peter the Great
Frederick
Prussia
Napoleon Bonaparte
Walter Raleigh
Goethe
Schiller
Voltaire
Rousseau
Moliere
Earl of Buchar
United States
United America
Potomac
Adelaide
Beethoven
Mozart
Handel
Hayden
George Eliet
Adam Bede
Cardinal Newman
Scotta
Kenilworth
Keats
Chaucer
John Wycliffe
Philharmonic
Queen's Hall
Alexander
Emil Sauer
Clementine de Vere Saple
Teton
Baupy
Fendermin
Ae Jt
Lils
Paderewski
New York
Alwig
Amelia
Tabernel
Mme
Kiara Schumann
Fraulein
Mona Kibenschuls
Horwick
Franny Davis
Schumann
Enngdah
St. Anne's
Soho Square
Cyril Tyler
Min
Tan
Church of England
Tain
Mr. Cleveland
Sail
Huckeye Glatesman
Duke of Wellington
Ani
Tien
Ilory
J. Frilve Richard
Thackeray
Carlyle
Weekly Tribune
Washington News
Scranton Weekly Tribune
Chicago Herald
United Sates
Treasury Department
Elie
Uheamelves
Crediteps
Maplesen
Miaretuck
Strakesoh
Americca Opera
Operi
Wiskiine Abbey
Vlan
Maqurel
Himneon
de Ressekea
Torniimne
Soulehi
Melba
Jtames
Norilea
Sandeorson
Thik
America
Mellit
Nor- Wea
Sibyl Sanderson
de Lue
Ian Freneh
Urac Perculanis
Siage
Ban Eles
Myron Whitney
Aris
First Presbyterian Church
A. E. Hunt
Jefferson Avenue
Leas
Carter
Elm Park Church
Katherine Bloodgood
Lilian Gutherl
Wooler
Wr. Thomas
Ongan
Don Carol
Belection
Tannhauser
Qugood
Buprino
Pondroich
Sailor’ Grave
Sullivat Orrin
Mitch
Gakimant Costraligo
Perri
Foote Organ
Linden Street
Jefferson Street
Minis Bloodgond
Miye
Bid“ovelt
Minghamton
Tiponto
Mre Ilowood
Scranton
Blin Park Church
Tatlie Morgan
Conservatory Hall
Hyde Park
Providence
Dunmore
South Side
Second Presbysterian Church
W. C. Weeden
John T. Watkins
Ns Ormants Iur
Min Carter
Em Park Church
Miss Dreacer
Teubeernsteder
Syiny Ie Whitney Mockridge
Frank Rummell
Theodore Thomas
Europe
Silvano
Rafael Josefy
Sesson
Sousa
Gumore
Rossini
Gustave Kerker
Richard F. Carroll
von Ruppe
Hansel and Gretel
Dr. M. Francisci
Boston
Adelina Patt
Crispino de la Comare
St. Stephen's Church Choir
Abbey & Grau Opera Company
Metropolitan Opera House
Hart Burmester
Paganini
Berlin
Marcagni
Herr Gene
Nght Opera
Vienna
Queen Victoria
Ed Jakobowski
Marechesi
Paris
William Peplow
Walter Damrosch
Strauss
Christine Nilason
Count Casa di Miranda
Russia