Coutts Bank Faces Demolition Rumors in London
The London Telegraph notes Coutts banking house, famed for ties to aristocracy and figures like Wellington, Johnson, and Scott, may be partly preserved. The facade is slated for demolition while interior treasures such as Cipriani marble and portraits are to be spared, with the dining room featuring 18th century Chinese papers from Lord Macartney's embassy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Telegraph
George Our King
Duke of Wellington
Johnson
Walter Scott
Cipriani
The Brainless Monkey Debates Brain Localisation Claim
A monkey, 11 years after extensive left hemisphere removal, retained many traits and showed impaired right side movement. The animal could relearn right limb use with effort and rewards, while left hand responses persisted as the easier choice. The case challenges fixed brain region roles in intellect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. N. Stewart
Popular Science Monthly
Goltz
New French Instrument for Painless Wound Closure
Dr. Paul Michel, a French physician, invents a forceps and needle-like nickel hooks that slip from a sheath to close wounds in under a minute. The tiny hooks penetrate only the epidermis, causing no pain, and leave minimal scarring. The device is disinfectable and easy to remove after healing, with rapid adoption in major hospitals.
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Paul Michel
St. Louis Republic
Michel
Andaman Pygmies Census Reveals Greater Population
A British census of Andaman island aborigines shows 10 000 to 12 000 pygmies across tribes including Kora and Tabo, contradicting earlier estimates. The report notes fear of plague famine and conscription during counting and cites links to Malay peninsula peoples, with convicts later added on the islands after annexation in 1858.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andaman Islands
British East Indies
Andaman
Africa
Indies
Malay Peninsula
Islands
Tadia
Andamans
India
Maso
Eighteen Hour Recitation Of Dante’s Divine Comedy
Naples professor Troi Arlini recited Dante for eighteen hours from eight in the evening until two the next afternoon. He spoke about 15 000 verses with pauses only to moisten his tongue, and won the bet as the audience admitted no misstep.
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Troi, Arlini
Naples
Fragmentary 19th Century Clippings Report Varied Facts
A collection of short items notes diverse topics. Polish Roman site near Caserta resembles Pompeii. Salmon catches split by region with counts for Britain. Russian pig iron shipment to Marseilles. French police expel thousands of foreigners yearly with country breakdown. Child mortality rates by country. Crystal Palace football match drew 112000 spectators and ended in a draw. Chartreuse manufacture questioned by law about religious associations.
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Acks
Pompeii
Caserta
Marseilles
Kertch
London and
Shefffield
France
Crown of Portugal Returned From Pawn
The crown of Portugal, lent by King Carlos as security years ago, was reclaimed. It was pawned for cash to meet needs, not for pride, and was aided by Edward of England. The piece, valued at about six million dollars, remains a royal symbol in Albany reports.
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Portugal
Carlos
Edward
England
Albany Argus
Northumberland execution sale bounds and lots described
Sheriff Eugene Bl Zerefing announces sale of numerous Northumberland Borough plots and outlets. The listings include multiple lots on Prince, Second and Queen streets, Church alley, North alley, and Hanover street, plus extensive parcels bounding Strawbridge road and Susquehanna street. Seized to satisfy a judgment, sale includes parcels with dwelling houses and outbuildings, totals about 70 acres, with payment terms and deed costs outlined.
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Court House
Sunbury
Penna
P. Wolverton, Jr
Northumberland
Point Township
County of
State of
Pennsylvania
J. Wake
Stanbury
Susquehanna Avenue
Fort Augusta Avenue
Augusta Avenue
J. W.cake
Borough of
Susquehwanna Avenue
Railroad Avenue
Railrond Avenue
Block Nowsd
Mandley
Revilroad Avenue
Joseph W. Cake
Northumberland County
Wits
The
Penna, Railroad Company
Adam Streets
Riadlond Avenue
Auley
Cike
Henry I. Cake
Linsard
J. W. Cake
Henry Ta. Cake
Third
Thiarover Streets
Third Street
Jos. Wertz
Joseph Wertz
Church Alley
Phinover
Elinover
Prince and Third Streets
Prince Street
North Alley
Hanover Street
Second Street
Harry Leighow
J. H. Vincent
James Whir
Sedd
Prince and Second Streets
King of Market Street
Queen Street
Borevelt
Northumberhead
No. Y
Strawbridge Road
Henee
Harrison Streets
Harson Street
I1th Street
Fifth Street
Sala
Susquehanna Street
Fifth Streets
Monroe Street
Washington Street
Harrison Street
Susque- Hanna Street
James Johnson
Miss Elliott
Joseph Priestly
Northumberand
Point
Oscar Lelzbow
William Hamor
William Elliott
Hy Ta. Cake
Sarah M
Lucetta B. Cake
Tacetta B
Sarah M. Cake
Henry Ly. Cake
Recorder
Wolverton
Henry J. Cake
Eugene BL Zerefing
Sherif
How To Gain Flesh From Scotts Emulsion Ad
An advertisement claims persons can gain a pound a day by taking an ounce of Scotts Emulsion. It asserts the product boosts digestion and absorption of ordinary food, enabling weight gain when flesh is lacking. The copy continues to urge further use for healthy gain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Finaision Endorsed By Pharmacists for Year-Round Use
A brief product note states Finaision remains useful in summer and winter, advising continued use if beneficial. It cites pricing of 50c and 1.00 at all druggists, with SCOTT and BOWNE, chemists of New York as the brand house.
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Scott & Bowne
New York
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Carmel
Preston A. Vought
North Oak Street
Clarkson's
Jrk
Baitress
Sane
Samuels Drug Store
Tefferson Shipmam
Mt. Carmel Banking Co
Mak Street
Lga
Qveriam Amour
Justice-Of-The Peace
Oak and
Hickory
Thomas N. Burke
Bolich
A. B. Longshore
Oak Streets
Geo. H. Keefer
Mt. Carmel Bankig Co’s
New Orleans
Sillyman
G.F. Theel
M.D
Sim St
Philadelphia
Pathe
Mall
Mt. Carmel
Johnz
London Bane
Lalay Ames
Richard Irvin
Mount Carmel, Penna
F. Gross & Son
Second and
Hickory Streets
Bates
Scott's
Finaision
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