Polly Pemberton’s Beauty Tempts Two Lovers in New York
Madge Robertson outlines Polly Pemberton a spoiled beauty torn between two suitors. An artist wooes with dreamlike Venice fantasies while Ferris offers a life of work and care for the world’s needy. Polly chooses Ferris, declaring her engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polly Pemberton
Polly
Yale
Lally
Venice
Threaugh
Pally
Hes
Ferris
Madge Robertson
New York Press
Fragmentary reminiscence about Alcott and Emerson anecdote
The text records a fragmented quotation describing an encounter with Alcott, Emerson’s remark about assembling listeners, and a chaotic scene with Theodore Par and Alcott. It conveys a chaotic image of Alcott’s reception and a vivid, humorous aside about the talk turnout.
Wilson on Americanism in Montclair lecture
Professor Wilson of Princeton University outlined Americanism as the United States character in a keynote at the Outlook club in Montclair New Jersey. He argued national character is hard to analyze, urged keeping ideals, and warned against decline while noting all nations face anarchy and socialism.
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Wilson
Woodrow Wilson
Princeton University
United States
Outlook Club
Montclair
N. J
Wis
Stentin
Don Carlos Proves Patron Of Spanish Thrones In Venice
Don Carlos, fifty five, princely provender to Spanish thrones and master of one sum and three quiet tors, hosts Enestisi visitors in Mystand at the Daingza Loredan in Venice. A grand exhibition showcases his armory and his power. Pietro led a swiving expedition at Lido with a lengthy water exercise as the Enetis'uscan grew fatigued. The party returned home with an anchory after a confession of Limeecit being beaten.
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Don Carios
Don Carlos
Mystand
Daingza Loredan
Venice
Pietlos
Lido
Adriatic
Indian member Charles Curtis rose from jockey to congressman
The article profiles Charles Curtis of Kansas known as the Indian member of the house. It notes his unlikely rise from horse jockey and hack driver to county attorney and finally seven terms in Congress.
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Charles Curtis
Kansas
Mgr. Curtis
Orr
Suh
Congress
Wall Street Figure John W. Cates to Relocate to New York
The long time Wall Street player John W. Cates, known for his involvement in the market grime, plans to move from Chivare to New York to be nearer the trading scene. The move signals continued ambition and proximity to the financial hub.
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John W. Cates
Wall Street
Chivare
New York
Hollands Queen Wilhelmina Losses and Struggles Deepen
Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands appears aged beyond her years as personal tragedy compounds political strain. The loss of her child, a faltering marriage to a distant husband, and the Kaiser’s perceived betrayal have left her isolated. Troubles mount at home with industry and colonial unrest while the Dutch struggle against stronger Asian powers. The mood contrasts with England’s potential backing that never fully arrived.
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Wilhelising
Holland
Mlore
England
London
Running Water Prevents Chapped Hands
An experienced manicurist advises a customer to avoid washing hands in still water. She explains that alkali from soap remains on the skin and recommends rinsing under running water, hot or cold. She remarks the best remedy is red soap and careful washing.
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New York Press
Fra Diavelo to Be Proclaimed a Patriot in Italy
The discussion notes that Fra Diavelo, long condemned as a brigand, may be rehabilitated in Italy. It cites Scribbe and Auber and recalls Victor Hugo’s view that diabolical bandits may be reinterpreted as patriots when nations resist invaders.
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Calas
Italy
Fra Diavelo
Scribbe
Auber
Victor Hugo
Joseph Hugo
Empecinado
Spain
Canaris
Greece
Abid-el-Kader
Africa
Noted English Character Samuel Carter Former Tavistock MP
Samuel Carter ex-member of parliament for Tavistock died aged eighty nine. Once a Chartist, he was unseated for lacking property qualification. He opposed the Duke of Wellington's funeral, arguing money could have been better spent than on public pageantry. He spoke of the funeral as impiety and as man worshipping the dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Carter
Tavistock
Duke of Wellington
House of Commons
Brave Engineer Rescues Express Amid Storm Fire
Floyd B. Greenhough, an engineer on the Great Northern road, faced a dangerous storm as wires at his station were damaged and a nearby railroad bridge caught fire. With an express train imminent, he risked himself to warn the oncoming train by sending a light engine and using a crowded herd of steam to create a signal, displaying quick thinking under danger.
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Floyd B. Greenhough
Greenhough
Gates Seeks New York Presence to Manage Distant Interests
The elder Gates emphasizes his need to be on the spot in New York as business interests demand more of his time away from home. His son already lives in New York and handles his affairs in the elder’s absence.
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Uta Ann Anta Wat
Paris Tower Concession Sparks Engineering Feat Debate
A fragmented report describes a chaotic scene with Mayor Robb of Lima presiding over a case involving Frank Thedick alleged abuse. The Eiffel Tower image is mocked as a looming risk to balance of power as officials joke about penalties and meals after the proceedings.
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Generoes
Robb
Lima
Frank Thedick
Cambridge
Eiffel Tower
Champ de Mars
New Orleans Struggles Between Old Creole Quarter and Modern Progress
The article contrasts New Orleans modern renewal with the fading creole quarter, noting demolished two story shops and homes for a new courthouse. Historic sites include General Jackson’s HQ, Mollie E. Moore Davis’s residence, Henry Stanley’s early career, and the Royal hotel. It cites past slave markets and Henry Clay’s $20,000 supper, amid rising rail transit and a $55 million push for cotton, rice, lumber, and sugar trade expansion.
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United States
New Orleans
Old Quarter
General Jackson
Isto
Mollie E. Moore Davis
Henry M. Stanley
Henrys H. Stanley
Royal Hotel
Louisiana
Ecorner
Amd
Aeaport
New Orleins
New York
Japan Emperor’s Pedigree Traced Through Centuries Said In Chronicle
The London Chronicle asserts the Japanese emperor is the 122nd direct descendant to sit on the throne, tracing to a sun goddess founder born 666 years before Christ. It contrasts other dynasties noting Romanoffs since 1501, Habsburgs to 1701, and Hohenzollerns to the eighth century only as kings.
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Gapan
London Chronicle
Japan
Nebruchadnezzar
House of Rurik
F Edward
Cerdic
Tapsburgs
Hohenzollerns
Copy of Crawford's Rapid Word Craft Impresses Readers
The article extols F. Marion Crawford as a master of copy writing able to produce 5,000 words a day. It notes his copperplate handwriting, starts large and legible but ends with text as small as a pin. His long copy typically runs about 1,750 words per quarto page.
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F. Marion Crawford
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