Little Kingly Dignity: King Peter’s Bold Rome Return
A London newspaper recalls King Peter's Rome visit and his blunt remarks to diplomats in St. Petersburg style. He quips about a Persian shah and a rich South American Patriot, shocking ministers with Parisian slang and his frank, informal humor in the czar’s palace.
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Quirinal
Peter
Rome
St. Petersburg
Winter Palace
Shah
Republi
Paris
Je Vovich
Nmn
Dtr
Lincoln Banquet Quips Misread Civ War Pains
Gen Daniel Sienles at a New York banquet mocks taxpayers who grumble over pensions. compares them to Pittsburg woman. A Lincoln statue scene with a boy and mother leads to a child’s quip about Lincoln’s deeds, noting he “was shy in a theater.”
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Daniel BE. Sienles
New York
Pittsburg
Lincoln
Gemethine
Absent Minded Bridegroom at Kansas City Nuptials
The Kansas City wedding tale centers on John Adams and Ida Lee Mo as judge Paul Hal presides. Adams protests he acted with no delay while his bride and observers note his distracted nature and erratic behavior.
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John Adams
Ida Lee Mo
Kansas City
Paul Hal
Gus
Protection for Foxes in Delaware Voids Some Trapping
A state bill approved by the legislature tightens fox trapping rules in Delaware. It limits the number of traps per hunter and sets a ten day review period for violations. The measure aims to protect fox populations and reduce human-wildlife conflicts statewide.
Password Clues Rise From Ragged Transcript
Fragmentary dialogue hints at a password or code exchange with names such as Gladys and Mabel. The garbled text references a safety sloper and a judge, suggesting a puzzle or misread archival line. Further readable terms include Rene and year references amid unclear context.
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Gladys
Mabel
In One Office Five Years. Trustee and Savings Bank Mention
A garbled report notes an actuary who died aged ninety eight, previously treasurer and head clerk, with pension and trustee links. The fragment refers to a London Daily Gazette notice and a solicitor in London, but specifics are unclear.
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Mitter
Herough
Sears London Daily Grapsin
Che
Not a Tot Lass Stray Stories Snippet
Fragmentary stray story lines depict Jenkins joking about a $2 wager and a misfortune with a bleak tone. A speaker asks where the bright side lies while noting onlookers' reactions and a loss being endured.
Independent Spirit Inspires Local Dressmaker
A remark highlights a woman’s independence as she runs a first-class dressmaking business, unbothered by public opinion. The quote frames her as steadfast and self-reliant in a community setting.
Galapagos Islands a Naval Move in U S Ecuador Talks
In Washington the state department confirms ongoing negotiations between the United States and Ecuador over acquiring the Galapagos as a potential naval base. The islands would not be bought outright due to Ecuador's constitution. a rent offer of 35 million dollars is cited, with 353000 dollars yearly, while noting limited commercial value but strategic importance for a Pacific gateway and future canal traffic.
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State Department
Washington
Galapagos Islands
Ecuador
South America
United States
Pacific
Panama Canal
Southampton
Sidney
Panama
West Indies
Atlantic
San Francisco
Valparaiso
Chatham Island
Japan
Isles
James Island
Thomas de Berlanga
Galapagos
Pizarro
Peru
Enchanted Isles
Dress on ten dollars a year proves thrift in 63 years
Boston report on Mrs. Mary W. Shattuck of Groton who says she has dressed well for 63 years with an annual outlay of ten dollars. She argues modern excess in dress details harms budget and cites careful maintenance of garments and frugal use of accessories.
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Boston
Mary W. Shattuck
Groton
Toi
Mrs. Shattuck
Liciv Larkin
Fingland
Owhess Bhuoshend
Francis Larkin
Queen Viccords
Shattuck Reveais
Mer Biair
Platinum Rises to Record Prices in New York Market
Platinum gains pace in Maiden Lane with hard platinum at 43 dollars an ounce and soft at 41 dollars. The metal now trades well above gold and has reached new highs in recent weeks.
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New York
Maiden Lane
California
Oregon
Ural Mountains
Russia
South America
Canada
Old Clocks Win Over Modern Timepieces in Court
In Chicago Judge Kene saw M. Landis prefers an ancient clock over government supplied ones. The half century old timekeeper will continue to mark court hours as the judge rejects newer electronic clocks. He remarks it keeps time reliably and suits his style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Landis
Chicago
Kenesaw M. Landis
United States District Court
Dancing as crucial as the three Rs, says Prof Zueblin
In a Pillerton Avenue sermon Prof Charles Zueblin argues dancing should be taught in Chicago public schools as essential physical culture and a form of grace. He laments overspecialization in education and urges more sociability and shared culture rather than mere business norms.
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Charles Zueblin
Chicago
Fellowship of the Common Life
Pillerton Avenue Presbyterian Church
Zueblin
Wei
Shin
Expedition to Study Inca near Arequipa Peru
Yale will send its most ambitious scientific expedition to Peru to explore Inca ruins on the southern plateaus. Dr. Hiram Hingham will lead a team including a topographer and geologist to survey unknown Peruvian areas and uncover Inca rules and history. President LeGuin of Peru welcomes government support and the Arequipa base hosts Harvard observatory facilities.
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New Haven
Conn
Yale
Peru
Hiram Hingham
University Museum
LeGuin
Arequipa
Feru
Harvard University
Widener Buys Gainsborough Portrait of Linly Family
It is reported that P A B Widener purchased Gainsboroughs portrait of Miss Lin ly and her brother Thomas Linley for about 175000 dollars. The deal was made in London with Gainsboroughs Gainsborough studio noted in the report.
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Gainsborough
Widener
London
P. A. B. Widener
Miss Linly
Thomas Linley
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