The Voice of the Dead and Psychic Seance Doubts
Sir William Ramsay condemns many so called manifestations as humbug while praising Sir Oliver Lodge. The British Psychical Research Society continues seances with mediums Mrs. Piper and Mrs. Verrall to seek proof of spirit communication from Myers and other figures, amid scepticism about authenticity and a plan to compare independent automatic writings.
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William Ramsay
Iaconicaby
British Psychical Research Society
Oliver Lodge
Birmingham University
Mir Oliver Lodge
Svancea
Edmund Gurney
Richard Hoderson
F.W. H. Meyers
Psychical Research Society
Sir William Crookes
William Crookes
Sir William
Lord Ray-leigh
Piper
Verrall
PW. HL. Myers
Kety
Porchess Research Society
Woman Soldier Lily Whiterose Fought on Both Sides in Wars
A 19th century figure Lily Whiterose, born 1859 in Todin, recounts a life across continents and conflicts. She claims service as a Boers despatch runner and later as a British trooper, fights at Modder River, nursing in a Johannesburg camp, and a dramatic confrontation with banditry before returning to Buffalo Bill’s troupe in Olympia.
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Wellington
Bradford
England
aEo
Lily Whiterase
Sn Deelatud
An Am Rer
Austria
Ainner
Cefla
Whiterose
Todin
Manchester
Buffalo Bil
Massachusetta
Cody
Buys
Capetown
de Wet
Lee-Metford
Modder
Modder River
Johannesburg
Wrahura
Lord Roberts
Pratoria
Kenilworth Castin
Mamene
Buffalo Bill
Stow
Olympia
Eke
Lily Whiterose
Pebtio Bouwen O
The Shape of the Hand and Occupational Marks
The article discusses how hand shape reflects character and occupation. It notes that repeated manual labor permanently alters hand muscles and palm outlines, with heavy workers showing thick, calloused hands and developed thumb joints, while study of the left hand can reveal distinct wear from tools like tongs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duman
Alfred Gradenwitz
Putin
Mager
Alkewine
Methods of determining physical traits of an individual
A study reviews methods proposed in recent years to assess a person’s physical characteristics and to infer age related hints about the individual. The discussion weighs the reliability and potential limits of these approaches in identifying identity.
Legal Paradox Inheritance Case Reaches High Court
A Probate Division hearing before Lord Gorell Barnes weighs the claim of Rebecca Pulteney’s administrator to a third of the estate of her late father Charles Speke Pulteney. The case traces a century and a half, involving marriage links to 1772 and an array of South Sea annuities, with questions over a possible beneficiary.
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Mir
Seetesy
Mr. Murray
Pulteney
Shorbseno
Deeses
Aya
Rebecca
Mineola
Bir Gorell Parnes
Bobind
Charles Pulteney
Erry Speke
Devonshire
George Speke
South Sea
Ams
Spete Pultenny
Tom Torn
Sherborny
Roberea Kolber
Charter Spakr
Mawweer Fountese
Guildford
Seaving
Wnd
Sylvester Powates
George Boeke
UC Ly Fouilies
Couaale
Lea
Pijkeney
Mar Daughirry Hebsees
Canpersolly
Mey
Balwaeney
Witow
Rey
Marton
Thoas Redher
Tor
Epelieetien
Chancery
Speeches I Would Have Made in Parliament
The speaker recounts attempts and failures to deliver speeches as a parliamentary candidate. He recalls promised but unmade orations, pressures from opponents, and a dinner event hosted by a party leader where his remarks or absence shaped perceptions of his political ambitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Introgues
Abeyar
Nowar
Amma
Lorton Ainias Miguelt
Islam
Piety
San Fuwry
Dufrare
Ledeus
Fom
Enor
Peyers
A. Woodby
Artion
Woodby
Michael Angelo
Tistoretto
Julian Cacear
Wirwil
Dagot
Romana
Sin Wirrien
South Afric
Ie V.C
Renauss
Len
Volear
Che
Wendae
Bane Rabin
Carrane
Sweep Galt
Abe Sud
Wiseaee Thaowtin
Perevne
Buuch Walew
TeasivaNlh
Mowenl
Rai
Tram
Fries
Searivls
Chie
Winton
Hands of artisans and artists studied in old text
The article describes the hands of shoemakers, type setters, tailors, and painters, noting characteristic deformations from heavy work. It details broad flat thumbs in shoemakers and tapered fingers in typographers, plus an artist’s hands showing constant key contact and finger spread. It also covers related family legal notes and a public gathering mention.
Parody or Fragment on Military Parades and Leadership
Fractured OCR text discusses military parade ground drills and leadership questions. Mentions Hobart era figures, Meares, Woot, and a speaker named Woodby. Reflects on training, discipline, and expectations of orders in a wartime context with speculative commentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thal
Parramatta
Atay
Sir Moraes
Artillers
Fe Speleney
Ag Army
MuRle Cary
Enner Mint
Ian Te Marca
Oadership
Zug
Hye
Ander
Woot
Woorkby
Stevoll
Imacite
AL Anis
Woodby
Federal
The Servants Paradise and Expensive Living
The American Consul in Paris reports a sharp rise in daily living costs over the past year. Hotels meals and groceries have surged with cab fares up and wages pressured, as American visitors and residents spend more than at home amid new domestic service fees and higher salaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Avin
Torviguera
Americaam
Culler
Somminien
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Angier Chemical CO
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Newtown
Edison Pianograph
Marcus Clark & Co., Ltd
Aden
Wigzell
Abu Marrs
Thy
Sidney Thompson
Tori Ei
Paradise
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Midstines
Rome
Cliff Ned Allbutt
Camp Bridge University
London
China
Allbutt
York
Tagland
Thomnande
Poteene
Great Britain
Europe
America
MH. Reid
Resega
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