Washington Palaces and Power in the Capital
A survey of the capital’s grand residences shows a blend of wealth and influence. Notable homes of Levi Morton, John Hay Hammond, and the Pinchot family anchor social life, while Mrs Townsend and Mrs Boardman host gatherings. The piece notes the proximity of palatial houses, diplomatic visits, and the flexible schedules of presidents and officials amid a city of contrasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mante
United States
Ninwell
Washington
Union
Grante Pal- Koon
Post
John Hays Hammond
Yale
Taft
Hammond
Tad
Systead
James 8
Bherman
Ham
Marton
Aefer
Aira
Sun Grant
Young Grant
Granison
Root Finlly
John Maya Hammond
Levi Z
Chicago
Dupont
K. M. Patterson
Joseph Medill
Chicago Tribune
Patterson House
Stanford White
Marry K
New York City
Clow
Patterson
Willian Boardman
Cleveland
Boardmans
Mabel Boardman
Boardman
Workington
Boardman’s
Ske
Tte
Massachusette Aveons
Mra
HL. Townsend
Scott- Townsend
Tom” Beott
Ponnsylvania
Wood Royal
Townsend
Turéel
Rabbit chase ends in tragedy during hunting dogs circle
A hunting chase near the river ends with three dogs killed and one drowned as a rabbit darts into a hollow log. Grandin and other hunters recount the brutal, fatal turn of events as Muffet and the pack pursue the quarry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Ti
Omaha
Hirata
Hinka
Geil
Marly
Teick
Holker
Mink
Mtuffett
Inez
Bum Fer
On & Tangent
Make
Grandin
Self Burning Love Letter Sought by Patent Office
A fragmented 19th century item notes a scheme for a self burning love letter designed to reveal sentiments at the patent office. The piece ridicules romantic intrigue and legal entanglements, imagining the letter’s influence on divorce suits and alimony while tepidly praising a contrived device that self-immolates as a suggestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muel
Turag
Doctor Kilmer Swamp Root Miracle Cure Promised
An advertisement recounts a patient who suffered severe urinary, liver, and bladder issues until trying Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root after a testimonial from a friend. The letter claims substantial relief after ten bottles and urges others to request a booklet from Kilmer & Co to learn more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ceverey
Didiewity
Allanffering
Cryptic Exchange Over Flying Machines At Dinner
A New York dinner with Richard Croker sparks a cryptic remark about aircraft. He comments there is nothing beneath but air and misgivings rise as plans take flight. A Londoner at the table questions a son’s progress after a flying machine purchase, eliciting a terse reply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Croker
New York
Cruteban
Eczema Gone Boils Cured by Cuticura Remedies
A Colorado Springs mother describes her infant's eczema outbreak starting at three weeks old. After conventional treatment failed, she used Cuticura Soap and Ointment, reporting dramatic improvement within days and complete healing by seven months. She notes continued health and improved complexion after teething.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cutleurs
Mary W. Ramsey
Jackson St
Colorado Springs
Colo
Fragmented Local Notice About Unclear Event
Readable fragments describe an irregular incident or notice without clear subject or outcome. Names, dates, or places are not discernible, leaving the exact action, authority, or stakes unclear. The text appears damaged and lacks coherent context for full reporting.
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Clarix
Levi P. Morton
Benjamin Harrison
Rhode Island Avenue
Fifteenth
Mr. Morton
Morton
Count Cust
Cxar of Rumoie
Tuketan
Casnini
Mortoo
Canal Nia
Kilhm Rost
Theodore Housevelts
Tin Wite
Caralite
Ula
District
Columbia
Yate Nao
Wenuter
Minouri
Henderson
Tare Anderson
Nicholas Longworth
Massachusetts Avenue
Pasengere
Jwme
Avery
Anerson
Lare Anderson
Anderson
Manufacturera
Inne
Ieee
Gifford Pinchot
Cilet Forester
Hain
Pinchot
Farwater
Pompantons
Virginia
Montana
Joby Boyle O'Reilly
Rosa Coe Fin
Association of
PEW
Siauksay OF
Larz
Buster
Binks
Muffet
Patent Office
Kilner & Co
Muglaton
Delon
Kulcker
Rato
The
Fig Syrup Co
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