Gravis court’s stag party and a link to a haunting past
Richard Wilbertson recalls a New York circle at the Lotus club and Madison Square Garden where he and friends pursue Edith Broughton amid a rival, Ralph Graviscourt. A trapeze star Nita Barlotti captivates, while a photograph reveals a mysterious kinship to Graviscourt’s late wife Alice. The tale shifts to Trinity cemetery as a haunting connection emerges.
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Lotus Club
New York City
Richard Wilbertson
Dilkins
Major Simmons
New York
Edith Broughton
Edith
Ralph Graviscourt
Graviscourt
Major
Charles Gravis
Charles
Ralph ‘Graviscourt
Gragiscourt
Blue
Madison Square Garden
Maubikeck
Nita Barlotti
Nita
Barlotti
Jove
Alice Graviscourt
Monuments and a Death Certificate in 19th Century Inquiry
A narrator studies grave markers for Charles Graviscourt and family then investigates a death certificate for Alice Graviscourt’s child. In a bank of vital records a sought signature, physician Charles Sigmotta, appears on a smallpox death certificate from sixteen years prior. The dialogue with Dr Hinsmore questions the certificate’s validity. (To be continued.)
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Charles Graviscourt
Alice
Charles
Alice Graviscourt
Bureau of Vital Statistics
Mott Street
Trinity
Ralph Graviscourt
Charles Sigmotta
Doctor Hinsmore
Elia Remembered by Mrs Coe of London
The New York Mail and Express notes Mrs. Coe, England’s sole living person with Elia recollections, recalls Charles Lamb from her youth at Widford water mill. E. V. Lucas documents her memories of Lamb’s oddities, kindness to beggars, Gibraltar rock candy, shabby clothes, and a solitary walking stick habit.
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Elia
Coe
London
England
Charles Lamb
New York Mail and Express
Widford Water Mill
E. V. Lucas
Lamb
Gibraltar Rock
Why Russell Sage Works
Russell Sage, soon to be 86, has faced a severe illness but remains determined to continue his business. Five years ago he rejected retirement, saying he could not stop and would not live long if he did, adding that he likes work more than play and his happiness lies in his work.
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Russell Sage
Mr. Sage
Weather forecasting paradox prompts quirky prediction rule
A humorous weather note proposes predicting the unexpected as the path to accuracy, suggesting forecasting outcomes by noting what is not anticipated, in a lighthearted take on meteorology.
Congress Will Act On Roosevelt Monopoly Issue
The piece argues Congress will act on Roosevelt's monopoly issue, asserting the voters will decide in November and Congress must enact laws reflecting that will. It criticizes Democrats for doubting action and predicts passag e of strong anti trust legislation following electoral verdict.
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Roosevelt
Congress
United States
Never Stronger Than Now in Republican Unity
A Los Angeles Herald assessment lauds the Republican party as a vigorous, thoughtful force with loyal leaders and independent thinkers. It notes no single bellwether, but unity when battles arise ends with Democratic hopes eclipsed.
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Washington
Paul
Los Angeles Herald
A Great Octopus Hunt in Democratic Strategy Shifts
The piece argues tariff and trusts will be the main campaign issues for Democrats with Bryan sidelined. It suggests the party’s strategy aims to provoke demagoguery and broad promises while avoiding hard questions on imperialism and expansion.
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Bryan
Democratic Board of Strategy
Great Octopus Hunt Foretold In Gramps Herald Statement
The Grand Rapids Herald quotes a critic arguing that Democratic governance would prove inconsistent across regions and yield a quarrelsome, incompetent Congress. The piece predicts no better laws and characterizes the coming year as an “octopus hunt.”
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Democratic Congress
Grand Rapids Herald
Mineral output soars under protection five year span
Five year data under the Dingley law shows mineral production more than doubling from 1896 to 1901. Coal and iron ore lead growth while silver slips. pig iron climbs from 6.66 million tons in 1894 to 15.88 million in 1901 with near 18 million expected in 1902. Overall value may surpass 1.5 billion annually soon.
Bryanism in Colorado Divides Democratic Ranks
The Colorado Democratic press and leaders split over the keynote at the state convention. Some back Bryan and his ideas, others favor reorganization and repudiate Bryanism, while a cautious group waits to see developments. Republicans remain untroubled as reorganization seems likely to win.
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Colorado
Rockville Tribune
Terre Haute Tribune
Democratic party urged to seek new leadership instead of Cleveland or Bryan
The Kansas City Journal argues the Democratic party should ignore Cleveland and Bryan as ineffective leaders. It claims both brought disaster and calls for finding a new Moses not recommended by either, criticizing their administrations and platforms.
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Democratic Party
Cleveland
Bryan
Moses
Kansas City Journal
Renovated Butter Faces National Inspection Rules
The renovated butter industry falls under national oversight with a $50 annual license for manufacturers but no retailer requirement. Plants must be isolated by a dead wall, no doors, and a $5,000 bond. Every package bears a compliance notice and revenue stamp, with prints labeled Renovated Butter. Books must be open for government inspection and all material flows tracked.
Cause of Failure With Sugar Beets
The article argues western farmers face labor challenges in sugar beet cultivation. It stresses beets require constant attention, weed control, and thinning, with labor shortages peaking in hot weather and during rains. It notes labor is costly and essential for successful yields.
Protect Orchard Soil From Sun Exposure in Midwest Talks
In a Missouri state meeting H. Augstine argued that summer sun harms unshaded orchard soil. He proposes periodic feeding to clover or mowing weeds to create a mulch that retains moisture, noting weeds can help protect ground when clover or cover crops aren’t feasible.
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H. Augstine
Missouri
Illinois
Our Farm Plants and the Circle of Food and Soil
The piece argues farmers should study crops from production to consumption and soil return. It emphasizes that soil, moisture, air, and sun heat must support plants for optimal growth and farmer satisfaction, urging thorough working knowledge.
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F. S. Johnston
Railroad Engine Strength Measured Against Horses
A railroad engine may be roughly said to be equal in strength to 900 horses, illustrating the powerful comparison used to describe locomotive capacity.
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