Mistress Rosemary Allyn and a duel over a paper
A narrator recounts his visit to Mistress Rosemary Allyn and Lady Felton, using a bought inkman escort, a paper won from Lady Felton's father, and tensions over love, loyalty, and a looming duel as the rival Raoul Dwight is entangled in romantic and financial stakes. The scene ends with Felton receiving the paper and a tense tone between the two women.
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Rosemary Allyn
Rose
Sweet Rosemary Allyn
Lord Felton
Raoul Dwight
Rosemary
Jady Felton
London
Tnt
Felton
Castle Grout
Night duel on Bow Street between rivals ends in fall
The narrator, guiding Pat the sinkman, confronts a visiting dandy of Lady Dwight and Lord Felton. After a clash on a dark street, the man loses his sword and tumbles, cursing aloud as the narrator recalls Cousin Raoul and reflects on the perilous, tense scene and looming sacrifice.
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Raoul
The Man Who Loves Words Dream in Print
Richard Le Gallienne argues in Harper's that words are the dream for a true artist and that the joy of achieving a fine passage surpasses worldly rewards. He recalls Thackeray shouting genius after a death scene as evidence that words capture the dream.
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Richard le Gali Lienne
Harper's
Thackeray
Col Newcome
Tombstone name reflects mining boom and decline
Tombstone Arizona rose in 1878 as a mining hub with population over 6,000 but later dwindled to about 400 per census. Mines worked out, people moved to richer camps, and the town’s name came to symbolize the burial of many hopes, a fate shared by other Western mines.
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Whitewall
Rosemary Allyn
Allyn
Tombstone
Arizona
Ariz
Euphonious Mind Reading Quip Sparks Plain Dealer Quote
Cleveland Plain Dealer features a playful exchange on mind reading. A speaker compliments a colleague’s cleverness while offering to read their own thoughts, reflecting light editorial tone and witty urban banter.
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Cleveland Plain: Dealer
Carnegie Library Map of the United States
Andrew Carnegie funded 1 852 libraries worldwide with 671 US buildings planned to serve about 18 percent of the population. States with most branches include Illinois six New York 120 and Indiana 389. Total global gifts exceed 40 million dollars for libraries inside and outside the United States.
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Carnegie Library
The
United States
Andrew Carnegie
Carih
New Zealand
New York
Scot
Union
Rhode Island
Arkansas
Illinois
New York City
Iowa
California
Texas
Indian Territory
Arizona
New Mexico
Kansas
Nebraska
Indiana
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
Carnegie
Restores Spanish Emblem in Porto Rico Coat of Arms
The Porto Rican legislature restored the old Spanish coat of arms, replacing the Americanized design. Secretary Post’s bill, debated in Washington and supported by many Porto Ricans for tradition, seeks to retain historic symbols while acknowledging local sentiment and the island’s ties to Spain. The change contrasts with home rule debates and Americanization concerns as commissions arrive in Washington.
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Eireles
Conn Ct
Post
Washington Star
Executive Council
Washington
Congress
Porto Rico
Spain
United States
Republican Party
Island
Castile
Verdinand
Isabella
Caribs
Caribbean
Innovative Pie Cup Aims At Perfect Crust
A Chicago American note describes Dr Adcock's scientific pie cup designed to reduce soggy crusts. The device channels steam away from the crust through small holes, ensuring thorough baking, preventing juice boil over and improving digestibility and appearance.
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Amori Mmn
Adcock
Adenek
Chicago American
American Sailors In Battle Decatur Attacks Tripolitan Vessel
Gardner W. Allen recounts the 1804 action off Tripoli in which Commodore Stephen Decatur boarded a Tripolitan ship. Despite a wounded arm and a broken blade, Decatur grappled with the captain, aided by Daniel Frazier. He fired from his pocket pistol, killing the giant foe as seventeen Tripolitans died and the survivors surrendered.
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Decatur
Gardner W. Allen
Stephen Decatur
Preble
Tripoli
Young Decatur
John Decatur
Mr. Allen
Macdonough
Saloon Distribution in Russia a Century Ago
In 1899 the Russian government counted 10 234 open stores for selling intoxicants while 9 203 locations were found selling secretly. The numbers indicate widespread official control alongside hidden outlets in that year.
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Russia
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Millicent E. Mann
Luca&l Lincoln Co
Inkman
Ike
Lord Waters
Lady Felton
Milady
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