Trial by battle and the history of the king's championship
The piece traces the origin of the Dymoke king’s championship to the Hastings conquest and explains trial by combat as part of British law until George IV. It recounts Abraham Thornton’s 1810 case and the court’s ruling that he could wage his battle, followed by public uproar and a bill to abolish appeal in criminal cases that failed to pass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hastings
Robert de Marmion
Fonteneay
London Chronicle
George IV
Abraham Thornton
Court of King's Bench
Gage
Thornton
Enterprising Kentucky Editor Wins State Fair Prize
Senator Deboe recounts a Hardin county editor who offered a year's subscription for top corn oats and tobacco samples. Farmers submitted a barnful, tables lined courthouse square, the editor selected best produce and sent it to the state fair. He earned 50 dollars in gold and paid six months of board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deboe
Kentucky
Hardin County
Washington Post
State Fair Association
Record Stamp Year in 1902 Promises New Issues Worldwide
The London News notes 1902 will be memorable for philatelists with Edward VII stamps in circulation and plans for new issues from Spain after Alfonso XIIIs coronation in May. America, Germany, Switzerland, and Russia announce stamps timed to celebrations, while collectors hope for limited coronation issues despite protests against unnecessary releases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward VII
Alfonso XIIi
America
Roosevelt
Germany
Switzerland
Russia
St. Petersburg
Golden Roast Coffee from P Brandt Grocer Co
P Brandt Grocer Co offers Golden Roast Coffee at 25 cents a pound claiming strong flavor without rankness. The blend mixes different growths to yield a rich drink and more cups than cheaper coffees. They warn customers to beware imitators of their own blend.
Scott's Emulsion advertised for season protection
An advertisement urges readers to take Scott's Emulsion to prevent sore throats coughs colds and lung troubles as seasons change. It promises to strengthen weak lungs and prevent illness and offers a sample from Scott & Lowne at 40g Pearl Street New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Scott & Lowne
Pearl Street
New York
Britain stamp collecting empties limited issues charm
The writer notes that Great Britain has been unusually free from limited issue stamps, a trait he sees as a positive sign in the world of philately. Sle emphasizes that specialized stamp concerns in Britain show a market with real rather than fictitious value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sle
Great Britain
Nicknames for Congress Reflect Historic Practice
The passage explains how legislatures gain nicknames like first Crisp or trillion dollar congress. It notes common forms based on order, deeds, or alleged faults and cites examples such as the Long Parliament and Barebones Parliament, illustrating a long English parliamentary tradition of informal designations.
It Costs a Society Girl to Maintain New York Life
New York society notes rising costs as parties move from home teas to high end venues. Twenty years ago a dainty tea dance could suffice while today a $300 ballroom plus music flowers and refreshments push yearly social obligations toward $1,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sherry’s
Delmonico’s
A Man and a Maid Find Love and Self Realization
Clara and Stafford navigate romance and ego in a playful yet emotional scene. He restrains himself at her request and she tests boundaries, ending with mutual affection and a deeper bond as a late night reflection with friend Jim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campire
Clara
Jim
Stafford
Public Men in After-Dinner Notes and Roosevelts Quips
A collection of brief mentions of political figures and moments. Former Speaker Reed’s precedence as an after-dinner speaker is noted, Law’s meals away from home praised, Hanna holds the pen with which Reed signed the McKinley tariff act, Milburn’s prominence discussed as a possible New York governor candidate, Mac Cartney’s Sunday fishing bill and clergy background, Lever’s status as the youngest congressman and his White House greeting with President Roosevelt, who calls him the baby of the house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas TB. Reed
Secretary of the Treasury
Hanna
Thomas T. Reed
John B. Milburn
Buffalo
McKinley
Czolgosz
New York
Frederick O. MacCartney
Rockland
Mass
House
Lever
South Carolina
Congress
White House
Roosevelt
Waifs and Strays Aged Trade and Escape Tales
The article notes ships of 20 knots or more rose from eight in 1891 to over 60. Hamburg coal imports fell by 201,810 tons versus 1900 and British consignments dropped by 327,610 tons. It cites Cuba’s vast acreage, palm species, and a trade imbalance with America and Britain. It mentions the Biddle brothers escaping Pittsburg jail on a sleigh drawn by a black horse and references four sowrs in different parts of Pennsylvania.
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Hamburg
Cuba
America
Germany
Great Britain
Biddle Brothers
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Overtaxed stomach blamed for schoolchildren fatigue
Critics argue school burnout stems from indigestible meals and candy rather than brain strain. The piece cites Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a remedy for indigestion in children, with testimonials from families in North Carolina and Pennsylvania praising improved health and appetite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Golden Medical Discovery
Arlington Pharmacy Holds Otts Prescription File
The document notes Ott's prescription file located at the Arlington Pharmacy and mentions the identical horse and sleigh once used by the Biddles, now with the original owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ott
Arlington Pharmacy
Leading Actress Quits Woodward Stock After Rehearsal quarrel
Miss Emma Dunn leaves the Woodward Stock Company after a backstage dispute with leading woman Miss Kennark during a rehearsal at the Auditorium theater. Dunn, wife of actor Harry Beresford, refused to continue with the company without apologies, while manager Woodward confirmed the resignation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Kennark
Miss Dunn
Auditorium Company
Woodward Stock Company
Auditorium Theater
Mr. Woodward
Titus
Lestey Lon
Emma
Harry Beresford
Mr. Wichet
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England
P. Brandt Grocer Co
Golden Roast Coffee
the P.brandt Grocer Co
Edwin Pugh
Cross
Dr. Pierce
Hood’s Creek
Bennettsville
D. C
Currie
Lamberton
Maxton
Lizzie
Baldmount
Lackwanna Co
World's Dispensary Medical Association
N. Y
Emma Dunn
Tress
Ergan
Mr. Conness
Arlington
Mr. Wright
Wood
Opera House
Doi’t
BUY Roles
R. V. Pierc
Buffalo, N.Y
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