Notable Figures and Oddities in Alma Record
A fragmented Alma Record item profiles John Jarrett, a former iron worker turned U S consul to Birmingham, England, and leader of the Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers. It also recounts odd anecdotes: a Newark barber’s dog meat dish, Mormon-Gentile power balance fears, abuse of a carriage horse, and a Finnish women’s rights paper by Baroness Gripenburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Jarrett
John Garret
United States
Birmingham
England
Monmouthshire
Pennsylvania
Armgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers
Baroness Gripenburg
Howe and Society
Baronews
The Sparrowhawk Wreck Mystery at Cape Cod 1627
The Sparrowhawk wrecked off Cape Cod in 1627 during a voyage from England to Virginia. Passengers sheltered by Plymouth colonists, ship buried in a Orleans sand dune, later uncovered and moved to Boston then donated to the Pilgrim Society at Plymouth.
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A. D
Sparowhawk
Cape Cod
England
Virginia
Plymouth
Orleans
Atlantic
Providence Journal
Beadford
Gov. Bradford
Cape Codd
Mannanyake Bay
Ana
Hongti
Ake Harter
Guildes
Wirginia
Solomon Linnell
Alfred Rogers
Linnell
Amos Otis
Barnstubie
Charles We Livermore
Boston
Laonder Crosby
Mer
Livermore
Stwits
Boston Common
Pilgrim Society
Plgmouth Hall
Mass
Temperance Debate Reflects on Prohibition Vote
The article discusses the defeat of the prohibitory amendment and the ensuing doubt among temperance supporters. It argues that drunkenness remains a social issue tied to widespread conditions, not a single class problem, and urges society to address underlying causes rather than relying on prohibition.
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Commonwealth
New England
Alpes Sudloty
Britain
Mathew Phite
Erie
Neo
Dostua Transcript
Pearson Inventor of a Lifesaving Boat
The late Postmaster Pearson of New York invented a lifesaving boat and, poor, failed to patent it. A man of means promised to file, taking an interest, but trickery deprived Pearson of his rights. The patent later proved valuable and the boat design spread, yet Pearson never benefited. The 1876 exhibition displayed the original model among the wings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearson
New York
Meine
Young Poursen
Maewebel
Sore Hazal
Blessings of Poverty and Oddities in Quick News
A jumble of short, clipped items notes poverty hardship and quirky observations. Mentions a farmer naming his daughter Maud and a reference to a garden scene. Contains misprints and stray phrases from multiple sources, with a light tone and varied regional spellings.
A Little Learning and the Duty of Self Help
A sharp essay argues college work is wasted without lifelong study and mastery. It urges every reader to become a walking dictionary in their trade, learn every fact, practice observation, and know the history of their field to earn respect and avoid deception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warkley Harker
Puto College
Wight
Eohoolijur
Sheeturt
Salen Litton
Rob Ny Childhen
Pork Good of
John Stewart Mil
Hmowley
Gireder
Rome
Vatican
The
Times
Lok
Extradition Law Shifts Sanction of Fugitives to Canada
The Weldon law in Canada expands extradition to cover all crimes after issue, ending the old sanctuary for criminals. It aligns with the nations’ comity yet departs from longstanding practice by treating Canada as a safe haven no longer. The measure follows debates over treaties with England and Spain and marks a decisive move by Parliament to require surrender of fugitives regardless of origin, price, or crime. The Chicago Herald notes this will affect American and Canadian relations and raise further issues in Montreal and Quebec.
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Welton
Canada
Alantia
Whitefelars
London
Linus
England
Vardament
Weldon
Ernest
Dominion
Justicow
United States
Phelps
Senate
II Plissa
Fistien
Nestor
Montreal
Quebec
Chicago Herald
Teeth and Breath Disturbing Dental Advice From Yankee Blade
A dated health column discusses teeth whitening and breath, urging charcoal use between meals and thorough cleaning. It notes pigment differences in races and links bad breath to indigestion or decay, advising slow eating, thorough chewing, and charcoal rinses with dental care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ineland
Hive Appia
Contee
Amd
F. Armstrong
Harpers Monthly editor Henry Alden praised for diligence
The New York Tribune extols Henry M. Alden editor of Harper's Monthly for his conscientious article screening and constructive criticism. It notes his WHI and Andover Seminary education, broad learning, and two decades guiding Harper's Monthly with insights into prominent literary figures. The Somerville Journal mentions a fury with a one year old boy in the house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry M. Alden
Harpee
New York
Alden
WHI and
College
Andover Theological Seminary
Dicarenip
Harper's Month
New York Tribune
Ency Somerville
Railroad expansion overhyped risks collapse, warns Cincinnati Times
The Cincinnati Times argues a vast railroad expansion is misrepresented with inflated projections. It notes January figures show thousands of miles planned and under construction across multiple states, but doubts profit and sustainability amid excessive subsidies and looming financial strain.
Life in Oklahoma and Local Notes from the Boomer
A Boomer column shares town opinions on a new cemetery south of town and notes overlapping growth as seven new towns west of here conflict. A Illinois man reportedly runs for mayor of multiple towns. Coroner Goosefelter asks patrons to understand delays in work. A man named Jim Triggers trades a nickel plated derringer for a year’s subscription amid a death suicide claim. Rife Thimiterigger reports a shooting match win and funeral expenses, while Rafe is called a gentleman.
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Oklahoma
Nick
Jessie
Illinois
Goosefelter
Jim Triggers
Jim
Rife Thimiterigger
Rafe
Kingfisher
Boomer
How to Clean Statues for Centennial Display
The park commission will not wash bronze statues with soap and water. They daub the surface with wax dissolved in turpentine and mix bronze powder for tint. Brushes apply the preparation. the wax acts as a preservative. The statues stay handsome during the centennial celebration and remain well tended for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tnstead
Minnie Palmer
The
Park Commission
New York World
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Thabo
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Maud
Sonnel
Detroit
America
Europe
Avour
York
Chicago
Dow
Meniera Ee
Amoeriaa
Canadian Pacific
Paeitic Coast
Ore Terrescontine
Col de
Uatetie Lyon
Washington
Tereitory
Milan
Enterprise Rays
Seattle
Spokane
Nickel M Ste
New York West Shore
Tisiowss
Willy
Prisot
Cincinnati Times
Coee
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