Gunpowder Plot Origins Amid Salisbury Skepticism
A New York Journal summary notes a controversial view that Lord Salisbury plotted the Gunpowder Plot. It recaps the November 5, 1655 conspiracy, Monteagle’s warning, and the discovered gunpowder, while challenging official history and asserting Salisbury’s possible role.
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Guy Fawkes
Lord Salisbury
Commons
Lord Monteagle
Salisbury
James
Father Gerard
Earl of Salisbury
House of Lords
New York Journal
Taking Out the Embassadress in a Beijing Dinner Case
W E Curtis recounts Li Hung Chang misunderstanding a dinner invitation at Peking. The French ambassador asked Li to take the embassadress to dinner, and the tall statesman lifted the petite woman under one arm and carried her to the dining table, causing astonishment.
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W. E. Curtis
China
Li Hung Chang
Peking
Rattlesnake Neckwear Sours Suitor's Courtship
Harry Hawkes of Susquehanna Pennsylvania wore a rattlesnake skin necktie with rattles acting as a pin. His infatuation with a young woman faltered when she learned of the tie material. He sold the item for fifteen dollars to a friend.
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Harry Hawkes
Susquehanna
Harry
Ingenious New London Man Reverses Water Meter
A New London Connecticut man with a clever plan altered his water meter so it ran backward. After six months the dial showed the city owed him $51, and he claims they sent a check for the amount.
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New
London
Conn
Old Cut Glass Returns to Fashion in England and America
The article recalls 18th and 19th century dining splendor with heavy cut glass, silver stands, and mahogany tableware. It notes the rarity and cost of old glass, its role in grand dinners, and the ornate service including compotes, celery cylinders, decanters in silver, and egg shaped candle vases that lit and colored the table setting.
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England
America
Claasses
Sheffield
The Tiger and the Hooked Smoking Tigers as Pets
A Neiligberry Ex celsior correspondent notes that tigers may imitate human smoking. A tiger cub reportedly nibbled cigar ends while its terrier playmates watched, and a tiger kept by Mehemet Ali supposedly drank through a hookah after opium.
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Neilgberry Excelsior
Gap
Mehemet Ali
Egypt
Shakespearean Phrases and Life Insurance Statistics
Collage of Shakespearean quotes followed by faded statistics noting life expectancy trends. The text juxtaposes famous lines with aging data, stating minor shifts in average lifespans for women and men over the past quarter century and a half.
Immigration to the United States Shifts to Atlantic States
A Treasury report shows 848,000 immigrants landed last fiscal year, with 127,009 aiming for New York State, 61,000 for Pennsylvania, and 36,000 for Massachusetts. Florida saw 7,159 arrivals, Cuba-origin migration boosted Florida, while only New Hampshire had more female than male arrivals. Arkansas and Oklahoma received very few.
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United States
Great West
England
Wales
Germany
Atlantic Seaboard
Treasury
New York State
Massachusetts
Minnesota
Connecticut
North Dakota
South Dakota
Nebraska
Kansas
Montana
Wyoming
Utah
Idaho
Maryland
Indiana
Missouri
Kentucky
North Carolina
West Virginia
Florida
Cuba
Louisana
Mississippi
West
All- Boia
California
Colorado
Union
New Hampshire
Arkansas
Oklshoma
Chipmunks, Snake Clash At Pompton Plains Lake Fight
A New York man recalls a dramatic scene at Pompton Plains New Jersey where a five foot black snake hunted a chipmunk by the lake. The fight drew in two adult chipmunks and a smaller one, ending with the snake retreating injured while the chipmunks tend to the escaped youngster.
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Pompton Plains
N. J
New York
Devious Definitions Phrase Clever Word Pairs
A playful glossary style item defines terms with humorous twists such as Wiseacre, Cannibal, and Detectivi. It presents cheeky redefinitions like a decayed wisdom tooth and a seat that should always go gat Bpon, creating a satirical lexicon vibe.
What the Law Decides on Joint Stock Common Carriers
A survey of legal rulings includes service on local agents of non resident joint stock common carriers where no high rank officers exist in the state. It notes negative decisions on mortgagee liability for wages in railroad foreclosures. It cites joint wills, probate, and legislative power to divert pond waters for city supply.
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Railroad and Water Company
Adams Express Company
Minn
Davis
N. C
Auburn
Union Water Power Company
L. BR. A
Earrings for cattle decree in agriculture directive
The director general of agriculture orders all bovine animals to wear ear rings from age three months. Breeders must keep exact records of their stock and the numbered ring in each ear prevents substitution of animals.
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Belgium
Director General of Agriculture
World gold production in 1897 by region
The total world gold output for 1897 was about 240.5 million dollars. United States produced 61.6 million, Canada 7.5 million, Mexico 10.01 million, Africa 58 million, Australia 51 million, India 61.5 million, and Russia 5.0 million.
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United States
Canada
Mexico
Africa
Australia
India
Russia
Quiet Reign in Berlin City Limits Ends Whistle Rules
Berlin enforces a silent city policy with no locomotive whistles inside the limits a fine is imposed for loose wagon gear and rattling sounds. The unusual quiet named Reignus marks a contrast with other large cities noted in the report.
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Berlin
Herta
Remark on Spanish swonera and Dewey battle remark
A quoted remark notes the surgeons with Dewey faced a disappointment after the battle of Manda. The punchline implies they had no chance to operate, highlighting the rapid, decisive action of the engagement. Strong entities include Dewey and the battle of Manda.
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Dewey
Manda
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Levelland, Incinnati, Hicago and
ST. Louis WY
Michigan Division
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Mail and Express
J. L. Arthur
Ded. B. Martin
Silver Lake
Cincinnati
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Silver Lake, Indiana
Victor J. Evans
Iggagegee
Is Stan
Elkhart
Elkhart Garbage and Harness Manufacturing
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