Carnarvon Yew Legend Tied to Deaths at Bretby Park
A Victorian superstition surrounds the Carnarvon yew at Bretby Park near Burton on Trent. The tree’s limbs are chained with iron links and cables, linked to deaths of earls and countesses in the Carnarvon line, including Lord Carnarvon who died after a limb reportedly fell during a storm. The Macabre tale connects the yew to deaths among the Carnarvon family across estates in Wales and England, though historians note uncertain causality.
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Bretby Park
Carnarvon
Carnarvan
Wales
Highelere Castle
Newbury
Pixton Park
Dulverton
Breyby Park
Burtomou-Kent
Car
Enzlupi
George Ed
Stanhope Molyneny Herbert
Henee
Berkeley Square
London
Mona
Edward I
Eagle Tower
Prince of Wales
Burton on-Trent
Earl of Carmarvon
Henry George Herbert
Highclere Castle
Mary Shaw
Earl of
Dominion of Canada
Henry Howard Molyneue Herbert
Eton
Oxford
House of Lorie
Colonies
Lord Neutenant
Ireland
Agamemnon
Aeschylus
Lord Chensterfield
Lord Carnarvon
Countesses of
Lord Henry Howard
Duke of Norfolk
Brethy Park
Henry Herbert
Mexican patriot offers fortune to government to ease debt
A Mexican businessman Pedro Alvarado of Partal offers to give his entire fortune of 40 million dollars to reduce the national debt, which stands at about four times that amount. The government declines the donation.
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Pedro Alvarado
Partal
Mexico
Hae
Republic
Senor Alvarado
Han
Mummy of High Priest Found in Abydos Vault
A four thousand year old mummy of Jen Km Jecivet, high priest of the temple, was unearthed in a family vault at Abu-Sir in Heypt. The preserved remains, wrapped in a brown shroud with rouge on the eyes, lay with two staffs and a wooden statue beside him. The discovery, distributed among Berlin museums in October, marks a rare preservation of such age and origin in Europe.
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German Oriental Society
Abu-Sir
Heypt
Berlin
Jen Km Jecivet
Christ
Europe
Jen
Schoolchildren Solve Word Derivative Riddle at Exams
A Boston Transcript item reports pupils naming derivatives of govern and a remark that Gaston is ungovernable after the Massachusetts governor race. In another drawing task a pupil drew a small figure beside a chair and explained she was about to bend her.
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Bates
Crane
Gaston
Massachusetts
Boston
Transcript
Garfield Nomination at 1880 Republican Convention
Washington letter recalls the 1880 GOP contest pitting Blaine Hart Breeds against Grant Stalwarts, 306 delegates, Garfield securing the nomination after a political clash. Garfield, asked by John Randolph Tucker whom he would nominate, whispered keep your eyes on me conveying unity with Tucker while Blaine became secretary of state.
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Garfield
Blaine Hart-Breeds
Grant
Washington
Sherman
John Randolph Tucker
Virginia
Ran Tucker
Tucker
Blaine
Richmond
Tide and Sea: A Doubtful Verse on Tide and Faith
Fragmentary verse describes boats stranded on a shore during low tide with seaweed and a desolate view. It reflects hardship and hope, noting that when the tide returns, spirits rise and the wrecks may be lifted, ending with a note of faith in divine constancy.
Obituary Album Business Built From Clippings Found
A New York man operates a high volume obituary clipping service for mourners. He draws from 1600 daily newspapers, charging 50 cents per clipping and 10 cents for telegrams and cards. Notable subjects include Mrs. John W. Mackay, Samuel D. Babcock, and Bert Reiss, with thousands of clippings per person.
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New York
John W. Mackay
Samuel D. Babcock
Bert Reiss
Fragmented dialogue shows tense exchanges and old time gossip
A garbled passage depicts heated exchanges about fear, accusations, impending marriage, and a case of a Minnesota man who took his own life over marriage. A mother rejoices at her baby beginning to walk as a weary husband responds with grim humor about night floor walking.
Not 580 Sui Really a Mere Trifle
A fragment from a humorous social vignette mentions reunion with Lakeside, rumors of romance, and a playful quarrel about a wife’s philanthropic clubs. The scene includes exchanges about memory, names, and a jibe at social improvisation within a domestic setting.
The Difficulty in the Way
A family scene unfolds with a stern father recounting past thrift and a daughter defending modest living costs. She notes luxury items would be at risk of theft and questions the practicality of expensive gifts versus simple meals. The dialogue hints at tensions between aspiration and frugality in a household.
Biography builder seeks truth after Col Guppinger death
A man gathering materials for a biography asks a widow to confirm aspects of Col Guppinger’s life. He notes he was a “thorough clubman, a devoted husband,” but the widow insists on a simpler description, saying, just say he was a devoted husband.
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Guppinger
Aeronaut Admits Flying Machine Failure in Lecture Hall
A quoted aviator confesses a major blunder in designing a too large flying machine. He faults the excess size for impractical display, stating the craft failed to meet expectations though the lesson remains valuable.
A Poor Memory and Dickens Offerings
In a terse exchange Mrs. Comrox questions reading Dickens while one party insists he represents the best literature. The discussion notes books are offered for sale at twenty five cents a copy, illustrating a contrast between perceived value and accessibility.
Dinner Table Gallantry
The Hostess compliments Mr Stuffer on his epi cure and polite manners as she invites him to dinner, noting the pleasure of his company outweighs any initial hesitation. The exchange showcases formal social etiquette and wit in a cordial dining setting.
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Mr. Stuffer
Stuffer
Hig Enjoyment Reflection on History Fans
In a brief exchange Mr. Comrox expresses enjoyment of historical novels and notes gratitude for living in an era free from the fools he perceives in past eras. The remark frames reading as a reflective pastime.
Fragmented interview scene from a public counterfeit novel note
Dialogue heavy snippet shows Mr Borus and an anxious author discussing progress of a new novel. Petticlan De Grafter accuses rivals of a put up job and money-related manipulation. The text references a theater poster era and marital tensions during a wedding trip.
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Borus
Petticlan de Grafter
Beggar and Boss Barter for a Night’s Lodging
A beggar pressed a coin request on a wary boss, who doubts anyone can be easy mark ready to lend a night’s lodging. The exchange implies tension over charity and judgment of vulnerability.
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Goodman
Con artist suggests selling ushers pictures at price
A quoted exchange has a con man proposing to sell usher portraits for one dollar each and a critic countering with thirty cents as the face value. The odd pairing hints at a humorous or satirical scene in a concert context.
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Mr. Crittick
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Claud
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Mike
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