Portrait of Mrs Wanamaker and her influence
A fragmented sketch portrays Mrs John Wanamaker as a calm, pious Philadelphia matron. It notes her wealth from the clothing business, philanthropic work including hospital annex funding, musical talents, and strong family ties spanning Thomas and Rodman Wanamaker. The piece references social influence and a broader context of U S affairs mentioned in passing.
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Pennsylvania
Aker
Min
Wanamaker
Philadelphia
Mary Brown
Daugher Thoma Brown
Nieve
Ian Brown
Mr. Wanamal- Scharier
Mr. Wanamaker
He Etll
Tre
Warhington
Harrison Genealogy and President Harrison Debate
A Washington correspondent reports on Master John Harrison as Virginia governor in 1623 and traces Benjamin Harrison and William Henry Harrison lineage to the president. The piece contrasts claims of descent from Cromwell’s General with documented Virginia origins and notes a local genealogist’s evidence, including a family coat of arms and historical monuments.
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John Harrison
Virginia
Crowells
Cromwell
Harrison
Washington
Chicago
Broddy
Tyin
Tudek
United States
I. Blandford
Frederic Jestiins
Wartiington
Decadis
Yuy Yoors
Tod Bine
America
Cromwallite
Masti Joan Idaiemson
John Smith
Virginia Company
Vireginia
Benjamin Harrison
Surrey
Vircinia
Westover
James River
Henjunin Harcison
Justine
Mr. Blackford
Berkeley
Benjamin
Lovesy Carter
Coretomna
King Carter
Benjamin Harrison Was,with His Two Daughters, Killed By Kehtning
Foner
Misa Bassett
Henjamin Carter
Cotyrraes
Guand Wills Henry
Randolph
Wilwa
John Scott
John
Clevelend
Haiuuson
Bhicklord
Tony
Marnik Jor
Hirst
Kexsasin Haipmor
Senuer
Horn Ua Abeory
Besson Hires
Biowkmury
Deg Apriiri
Kom
Tirsaney Honea
Bili
Harriss
Binckford
Harrison's
Tynemouth
Binck Fort
Couclision
Reed
Burke
Harrisons
Couameno Fom Leton
Lasuel Ordos
Tiree
Winongs Wihers
Cieapo & Rand Trank
Detroit
Gea Haren
Milwaukee
Detrot
Lateue & Northern
Flint
Uno Cantrals
Peathart Motienan Central
Commission
Ue Commission
Liem Ubor
Wilkie Collins at Work on The Woman in White
Book Buyer recounts Collins method from concept to completion. He outlines finding the pivot, three principal characters, and building the plot to keep momentum, ending with a week of opening scene struggle then six months of hard labor for the completed tale.
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Wilkie Collins
Collins
Haa
Togin
Dainty Maiden and the Pirate Dream in Turbulent Verse
Fragmented verse heavy with archaic phrasing and garbled OCR reads. Mentions a dainty maiden with blue eyes, a witty companion, and a character who aspires to be a pirate or a powerful city official amid references to Milwaukee Up With The Times and Burlingon Free Press.
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Ani
Ina
Lawerstals
Svenine
Bio
Wade
Deandal
Celso
Irena King
Milwaukee
Johnny Dumpey
Will
Willie Popinjay
Bold Bank Burglars Roar Through City Bank
Two men robbed a Minneapolis savings bank using revolvers as two employees were overpowered. One thief climbed a rail and fired, while a depositor aided, and the robbers fled after securing cash. Police chased and captured the bandits, with one suspect identified as James Hoary among others, as authorities wired regional alerts.
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Pivie Bank
Minnepolis
Ike
Struioden
Govelver
Rovber
Lierm
Devan
Inven
Cele
Cheyenne
Mat Ley
Pratt
Clara
Hiatt
Alsnows
A Woman Left Alone on an Island Found Fifteen Years Later
Explorers report the fate of a woman left on Santa Barbara island after Alvians attacked natives. In 1801, hunter Nidever and companions found signs of a survivor on San Nicholas, including footprints and brush fires, confirming she lived alone for years amid wolves and island life.
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San Clemente
del Mar
San Francisco
Callifornia
Alaskan
Santa Barbara Islands
Island
San Nicholas
San Morden
San Pedro
Los Angeles
San Gabriel
Santa Barbara
Monterey
Great Pacific
Nidever
The Decline of Mahogany in Modern Furniture
A New York dealer notes mahogany, once dominant in upholstery and pianos, has faded from favor as lighter woods take over. He explains its weight, cost, and transport difficulties led to today’s vogue for ash cherry and walnut.
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New York
Bngland
Island Woman Found After Long Expedition
A 1558 expedition sought the fate of a missing island woman. A hunter spotted her from a distance, she approached calmly, joined the party, and aided in work aboard. She lived with Santa Barbara settlers, respected and cared for, until her death years later from overeating fruit she loved.
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Nidever
Oto
Jita
Santa Baria
Hee Rem
What They Will Tell Us
A fragment from the Boston Courier contemplates crop expectations and price trends, noting winter conditions, future shortages, and the impact on costs. The verse hints at market forces and public sentiment in anticipation of next summer’s supply and pricing.
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Howardintns
Waylum
Infant prodigy and parental reaction in society
A humorous discourse on infant vanity and early speech, noting parental bias and social judgment. It argues that while mothers praise their children as perfect, society should not overindulge or excuse early missteps. The piece cites Harper's Magazine and ends with a banker joke about a bank clerk and a visitor.
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Jacky
Harper's Maar
Gettysburg Lecture Sparked by Noted Cavalry Officer
Colonel Gract recalls General Coster meeting a famed cavalry officer who gave a Gettysburg lecture after the war. The officer teased about describing all cavalry movements in the fight and joked about transferring Coster’s brigade from the right to the left wing to mix with his own.
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Harte
United States
Wiehive
United Staturgehal
Jacke StUlwell
Fort Reno
Tad T. Jak
Feuer
Reddice
Crick
Jack
Stillwell
Jin
Duce
Dive
Joe Tobler
Yen
Jack” Stillwell
Poland
Callast
Marshiul
Jacko
United States Court
Indiana
Joel
Coster
Gettysburg
Gract
Coster Gage
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Alma
John Wanamaker
Annonker
Fealib Bay
Alérs
Germany
Reichstag
P.T. Barnum
Coun
T md Caine
Barman
Mich
Comanche
Wieblin
Sir Louis Port-Dispatch
Bret
Keory
Mie Grand Trunk
Nanatron
Mages
Northwest
Baetles
Pntland
Comerton
Lonton Spectator
Patrick Egan
Chili
Mile
Eovoy
Hmaelf
Oklahoma
Windom
Cot Wloner
Internal Revenue
Ckahoma
Oldahwee
Providence
Feed Ac Young
Union Ryvlot Company
Lovleiana Star Lovery
Young
Mr. Young
Bank of America
Banke Co
the Eye
Trigeme
Boston
St. Bus
Kansas
Boston Courier
Lowell Cilinen
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