Coin Decide a Fateful Decision in Stanley Tale
A speech to the New York Press Club recalls Henry M. Stanley facing decision by coin toss and short straws in Africa. He persisted, ignoring multiple omens, and continued toward the river, later earning a dinner from the Geographical Society.
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New York Press Club
Henry M. Stanley
Central Africa
David Livingstone
Livingstone
Bay Hu
Stanley
London
The
Geographical Society
Hinka
The Queerest Beast and a Giant Tupelo Tree
A Pittsburg Dispatch note highlights the platypus as the most extraordinary mammal and recounts British researchers studying its life history at a cost over ten thousand dollars. It also describes a massive tupelo gum tree near Abbeville, Georgia with a hollow base large enough for a tall man and space for two stories.
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Australia
Caldwell
Austria
British Association
Pitlsbury Dispatch
Ocmulgee River
Abbeville
California
Bride escapes elevator trap after two-day honeymoon ordeal
A newlywed couple from our city, fresh from San Francisco, faced jealousy and emergency as the bride, trapped in a malfunctioning elevator at a hotel, was found after hours by her husband. The incident ended with reconciliation and a kiss.
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San Francisco
Market Streeb
Iis
Ast
Tehomtre
Ae Saanes
Los Angeles
Nauvoo Letters Reveal Joseph Smith Era Talk and Local Oddities
Extracts from 1843 Nauvoo letters describe funerals led by Mormon elders for Mrs Goodwin, sermons against doctors, and a political scene with Judge Young. A quip about journalists echoes evolving views of the modern newspaper man, plus brief notes on Bath advice, a Paris hospital accident, and a women’s library.
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the Overland Monthly
Nauvoo
Notlce
Joseph Smith
Brigham Young
Church of the Latter Day Saints of Jesus Christ
Young
Miss S
Bangor
Quincy
Prederika Brom R
Grove
Ant L
Judas
Esau
Thad
Joseph
Miss Savage
Quincey
Judge Young
Switch
Whitney
Ruise
Familiar Vehicle Names Explain Their Origins and Impact
A Detroit Bree Press piece traces how wheeled conveyances got their names from hackney coaches to broughams and hansoms, noting origins from hacklers to Lord Brougham and Mr Hansom. It also advertises cheap Mississippi lands, urging Northern migrants to invest for future prosperity via farming and stock.
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Paris
Lord Brougham
William TV
England
Duke of Clarence
Tilbury
London
Jandau
Germany
Detroit Bree Press
Mississippi
Black Teeth Varnish Practice Draws Visitor’s Note
An India missionary in Philadelphia describes Burmese and Siamese tooth staining. He explains a charcoal cocoanut paste forms a hard black varnish applied to teeth to enhance beauty. He notes secrecy around preparation and doubts about its broader use.
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India
Philadelphia
Paviadelphie Inquirer
Remarkable Gold Dinner Service Belongs to Mrs William Astor
A gold dinner service valued at 50000 belongs to Mrs William Astor. It sits on finest white linen with no sashes or silk. The cloth borders white lace with a pink tint from Gloire du Paris roses as table decoration.
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William Astor
Lion and Unicorn Rey
Queen Victoria
Buckingham Palace
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Brienne
Amatapoora
Barham
James Emerson
Buddah
Uromleva
Srith
Supoteon
M. de Montesquieu
Prince Sapieha
Remusat
Dazencourt
Erfurt
Eugene
Meyrand
Georgia
Bride
Grama
Pasha
Emin Pasha
Deutsche Colonial Zeitung
Emin
Tubora
Laege
Eshail
Interior
Lioy
Havin
Carriara
Amt
Dan Mtn
Central Africat
Labora
Victoria Nyanza
Edward Bellamy
Lites’ Hows Journal
Stanford & Wright's
Stanford & Wright
Pitkin Block
Ravenna
C. E. C. Belding
Istacors
Iver
Thee. R. Wait
Portage County
Ohio
Usdar
Fant
Anarentown
Portage Reanty
Absloeewen
Portage
Unio
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Gedrice
Wis
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Wiesorthedsenat
George Brow
T. Lowries
Ajo
Anu Folloyetog
Allingan
Caets
Innis
John Tt
Lowrie
Fry Aosey
Yurenase
Ahomas ET Clank
Ant P
Bevile
Estaia
Karen
Gilbert
Gavenna
Gerosire
U.S
Phate
Ceak Free
Aibbens
Wolff
Dice
Juhle
Jrne
F.C. Park
Optical Goods
D. Dindsay & Co
Torpey
PER
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ST. Torpehy
McTy
Frank Meryee
Glimpre
Latter Day Safety Church
Tierac
Romen and
Corin
Europe
Co. A. Reed's Machine and General Repair Works
Reeds
Opera Hinck
E. PF. Barton
Ravenous
Patrick McN
Athick
Amama
Fendang
Sint &S
Starch
Wm Hergin
Joan Mor ‘Manus
Festy
Ann McMaa
Ulta
Louare
Pwr
Patrick
Patrick McNewara
Patrick McNani
Bennett Aker
Vite
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Ravexsa
Mareny
Vale
Frank G. Halstead
Idde Brock
Avenna
Tellas
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W. i. Lintow
Hazen St
J. RR. Burns
Kent, O
G. P. Heimes
Szoosp Boes Nor Empirm Building
North
Chester
Omatoak
A. Jenser
Chestnut St
S. Krake
Cal Son
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