Death of Frances E. Willard Ends Temperance Leader’s Life
Miss Frances Elizabeth Willard, president of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union, died after midnight at the Hotel Imperial New York. Survived by niece Mrs Bald win and secretary Miss Gordon among others, funeral plans announced for New York and Evanston with body to lie in state at Willard Hall in Chicago. Willard, born September 26 1839 in Churchville New York, had a long career in education and reform and led temperance and women’s rights movements.
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Miss Wilard
Temperance
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
New York
Francia E. Willard
Hotel Imperial
Miss Willard
W. W. Baldwin
L."m. Stevens
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Anna M. Gordon
New
Woman’s College
National Organization
Home Protective Movement
Illinois
Oliver A. Willard
Chicago Evening Post
White Cross Movement
Woman's Connecil
Francis E. Willard
National Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Broadway Tabernacle
Evanston Isll
Willard Hall
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union Temple
Chicago
Churchville
N. Y
Nominations Sent to Senate for Consular Posts
President submits a slate of consular nominations including Edgar James Banks of Vermont for Bagdad Turkey William F Dobbs of Virginia for Colon Colombia James Robert Spurgeon of Kentucky for secretary of the legation at Monrovia Liberia.
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Washington
Senate
Edgar James Banks
Vermont
Bagdad
Turkey
William F. Dobbs
Virginia
Colon
Colombia
James Robert Spurgeon
Kentucky
Monravia
Liberia
Blasted Hope Aurora Pete Gee whiz I go back to the States
A New York Journal item portrays a harsh travel lament from a Klondike arrival. The speaker complains about ten hens laying only snow balls since leaving Seattle and bids farewell to an old partner, Bill Hashem, former proprietor of the Last Bite hotel.
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Aurora
Pete
Bill Hashem
Last Bite
States
Klondike
Seattle
New York Journal
Residence Struck by Lightning in Burkeville
Burkeville Texas February 23 Severe thunderstorm strikes the residence of Mrs Robert Cade causing a heavy shock to Mrs Cade and her daughter Miss Sybil The incident occurred during a rainstorm at the Mission School and Sunday School Teachers ponder the meaning of a biblical verse as a local jest circulates referencing a public figure from the New York Press without graphic detail
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Burkeville
Tex
Robert Cade
Tramps Question Why They Sleep Instead of Work
A terse exchange cites Mrs. Goode and a tramp debating why tramps prefer sleep over labor. The remark frames a broader vignette on fatigue and idleness, reflecting a dated humorous or observational tone from the period.
A Mere Trifle to Him
A western man accuses a Pullman porter of stealing 43000 dollars. The remark satirizes the motive and questions the likelihood of a porter desiring such a small sum. The items highlight a sensational claim and local humor.
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West
New York
His Regular Stock In Trade The Poet My Angel My Guiding Star
A brief item from the Indianapolis Journal presents a literary quip about poetic praise as a guiding light, with a playful clash of romance and business talk.
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Indianapolis Journal
The Way It Works Observer's remark in Detroit Journal
An observer notes that age makes people wise while others remain obstinate in a Detroit Journal reflection on human nature and perception. The quotation contrasts maturity with stubbornness, suggesting experience alters understanding and behavior.
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Detroit Journal
Three Conx In Bronx Speak of Brains
A brief quirky note from the New York Presa describes three Conx in the Bronx drawing attention with loud squawks. The largest geese asks who knows and teases their brains are much smaller than their conx.
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Bronx
New York
Quad's Queer Tales at a Country Store
A rugged country scene shows men quarrelling over claims of jumping ability and tape line measures at a store. Tom Benners and Abe Wharton boast seven and five feet as Hooper and Davis maneuver to avoid trouble while anticipation of a shooting or fight looms near.
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Tom
Jim Hooper
Abe
Mr. Hooper
Hooper
Tom Benners
Abe Wharton
Waal
Fashion Echoes in Evening Dress and Accessories
Fashion notes highlight a required headdress for current evening wear and ornamental buttons as highly sought after. Hair styling focuses on a broad side effect and hatpins with mock jewels are common, often five or six on a single hat. New trends include a short chain with a hanging locket over high collars and cloth treated with underpadding, plus bold floral relief patterns reminiscent of quilting.
Archives Mystery In Philadelphia Record Joke
A quip notes archives and Noah's ark while referencing Philadelphia Record humor. The exchange foregrounds curiosity about historic records and a playful nod to archival lore. The line uses a dialogue about whether Noah carried bees aboard and cites archives as the source of the joke.
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Willie
Philadelphia
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Shreveport Ice and Refricerator CO
Shreveport
Institute
J. V. Carlin
Shrevefort, LA
August Abert
Texas Street
Milam Street
R. Silverstein
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