Marlborough as Uncle Sam at Blenheim Castle
A lively Marlborough pageant unfolds at Blenheim with Consuelo Vanderbilt singing a topical song amid a grand burlesque spectacle. Duke of Marlborough figures, with Ma rlend Duchess, Lord Churchill and other peers appearing in period dress, in a Christmas green tableau.
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Lendon
St Marys Church
Woolstock
Pires
Luke of Maiterough
Oxford
Wiley
Borat Roowe
Martherugh
Beckie
Airtdee- Bam
Pesticianta le Tim Performanion
Luke Aind Duvlines
Alumborough
Jillian
Nore Byenuwrs Church
Randwlon Chursaill
Mire Hourke
Mtr
Roney White
United States Emburer
Mev
Henry Mii
Marlborcukh
Gibbius
Janis
Louie XI Hoth
Duchess Belnyy
Deron
Miler
Paiserie
St. Badtivko
Mr White
Gatee
Curein
Furlesgie
Soneereetive
Aretsbee
Luftvike
Ost Ff
Salisbury Private Secretarien
Duke of
Hon Albeertion Bodrow
Mr. Ghutstone
Arthur Veltour
Cecil Theades
Sim Heen
Reerhotan Tree
Resperor Willian Erat Otters Hareis
Pielinen
Tandolph Churchill
Still Fond of Topeka Recalls Pleasant Days
Seymour Davis formerly an architect in Topeka now based in Philadelphia visits with his young wife during Christmas in Emporia. He and Miss Biddle married in Indianapolis six months ago after a secret betrothal. Davis praises Topeka’s architecture, recalls early days, and notes Kansas confidence and prosperity rising amid growth and prying by locals.
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Seymour Davis
Serymour Davis
Philadelphia
Topeka
Torerka
Emporia
Biddle
Miss Biddie
Indianapolia
Ind
United States
Petrot
Miss Biddle
Tasianapolia
Seymor Davisley
Mr. Davis
Ford
Davis Maki
Paris
Kansas
Petrified Woman Fraud Claims Surface in Hagelhill Case
Rumors swirl around a reported petrified woman found in Hagelhill township and exhibited in Warreneburg with scholars and students weighing in. Investigations challenge the artifact's authenticity as Cobb Shackelford and allies push to prove genuineness while others allege the body was dug near White Hall years earlier and shipped to Sedalia after examination by State Geologist Gallagher.
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Warreneburg
Hagelhill
Cubh
Shackelford
Dod
Thomaves
Cobb
Rhackeltunt
Bove
White Hall
Alguineville
Steckelford
Cobbs
Cobb and Shackelford
Sedalia
Gallagher
Farce Writer Hoyt Meets His Own Comedy Plan
In New York an aging farce writer, Harry Conor, finished a new piece and discussed its staging. He sparred with colleagues about theater space, naming Garrick and Casino theaters, and teased plans to debut at a new venue with players from his circle.
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Hoyt
New York
Harry Conor
Conor
Weyl
Mic New Theater
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Promote Digestive Health
Investigation confirms the new preparation aids digestion and relieves indigestion and sour stomach. Composed of digestive acids and herbs, available as 60 cent packages. claims include safety and effectiveness with wide Michigan usage. mail order option from Stuart Co. Marshall, Michigan.
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Michigan
Sturart
Stuart Co
Marshal
Yale's Traveling Letter Fifty-Third Annual Bound Remains Unlost
Worcester Massachusetts reports Yale class of 1844 tradition continues as the Flying Dutchman of the Mails travels decades. Postmaster notes the letter crossed the continent 18 times and incurred about 1500 in postage plus 2000 in stationery. John A Dane receives it yearly and passes it to Abner Etlee. Of 101 living from class of 44, only 0 are alive after a year.
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Worcester
Masa
John A. Dane
Dana
Yale
Yale “44
Abner Etlee
Lea
Yate
Pensions for Musicians Debate at Ohio Meeting
Delaware Ohio Dec The Ohio Music Teachers Association held its seventeenth annual convocation at Gray Chapel with strong attendance. N J Glover of Akron reported on Brushians home finances. Prof Van Cleave urged pensions for deceased musicians and referenced soldiers pensions, prompting lively debate with Prof Glover, also of Akron, opposing the remarks.
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van Cleave
Ohio
Delaware
Chio
Gray Chapel
Fin
Brushians
N. J. Glover
Akron
J. van Cleave
United States
No 1. Glover
van Chesye
Dramatic and Musical Attractions At Grand Opera House
The Grand Opera House hosts a trip to Chinatown after a successful coast tour with Dhawesteen press praising Mr. Frank Lane and the company. Alabama presented at reduced prices by Hilden Comuchly tonight. Tino will be at the Grand Opera next Thursday. The Prisoner of Zenda returns to the Chavinedenter after a six week Kansas City run. Union Pacific holiday excursion rates offer one fare for round trips within 200 miles on specified dates in 1897.
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Chinatown
Grand Opera
Pease
Pacite
Dhawesteen Press
Frank Lane
Augustin Thomas
Alabama
Hilden Comuchly Onermany
Crawfend
Folden Authoaty
Rice
Denver
New York
Chrristopher Columbus
Kansas City
Union Pacific
Amit
FA Lewis
Agere
Fulton
Kansas
Colorado
Wyoming
Utah
Cheyenne
Salt Lake City
San Francisco
Portland
Puget Sound
Pullman Palace
Pullman
Caton Pacific
FA. Lewis
Spot
Brander Matthews Bars Barnard Women from Lectures
New York news notes Brander Matthews, English literature professor at Columbia, refusing to admit Barnard College women to his lectures. He is cited as isolated among Columbia’s faculty under Seth Low’s presidency. The piece mentions his personal life and celebrated social evenings.
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Brander Matthews
New York
Don
Barnard College
Columbia University
Seth Low
Matthews
Matthws
New York Fe
Pretty defendant fined for being kissed in New Jersey
Miss Marshall, 19, a telegraph student, was charged with disorderly conduct after a man claimed she kissed him. The recorder fined her ten dollars, prompting her to quip Jersey is a nice plane as she left, with an appeal likely.
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New Jersey
Engiewoo
Emmit Marshall
Miss van Wyck
Census of Scholars Shows 301,482 Pupils in New York Schools
New York census tallies 301,482 pupils in city schools with ages 4 to 18. About one third enrolled from Manhattan east of Fourteenth Street or lower East Side. More than one sixth reside on the east side between Fourteenth and Ninety Fourth streets. The report notes the district’s density and urban spread.
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New York
Echool Canaus
Manhattan
Rindé
Lae
Stow
Scarrely
Fourteenth Street
Ninety-Fourth
How to Prevent Pneumonia This Time of Year
At this time of year a cold is easily controlled with a reliable cough medicine. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is praised for preventing pneumonia and has satisfied users in Oklahoma Territory and beyond. It is recommended for those with weak lungs to keep on hand, with $5 and 50 cent sizes available from druggists.
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Chamberlain
Ter
Seippe
Burlington's New Observation Vestibuled Trains
A handsome set of wide observation vestibuled trains just out of Burlington shops for all classes of travel. These Denver Missouri River and St. Louis limited trains feature wide observation vestibules, Pintsch gas lighting, and standard and portable equipment. The Missouri Pacific management claims this as the first eastward service from the west to St. Louis, aiming to showcase solid, complete side-vestibuled trains.
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Burlington
Se Louis
Missouri River
Denver
St. Louis
Chiego
Missouri
Han
Andras Oward Elliott
Ilaree
St Louis
Chicago Orders Sweep Against Gambling and Boxing
Mayor Harrison issues a broad crackdown halting gambling houses and pool rooms. Slot machines banned and prize fights barred. saloons must close at midnight. Police chief Ripley to enforce, with nine slot machines removed overnight amid defiance by saloon keepers. Confederate tone and citywide disruption signal a decisive move to curb vice in Chicago.
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Chicago
Harrison
Atrainements
Lees Mide
Sleven
Henry Ripley
Grand
Joe
Syas
Ripley
Prince
Trapping in the Ozarks Otter and Beaver Trade Surge
In Christian County Missouri otter and beaver hides figure prominently as fur trade remains active in southwest Missouri. Finley Creek area yields large otter hides while muskrat numbers rebound. Ozark species persist in border counties despite rumors of extinction. Industry news notes grain based coffee substitute and Union Pacific travel promotions alongside local business ads.
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Christian County
Springfield
Dover White River
Ozark Mountains
Missouri
Arkansas
Spirte
Finley Creek
Taney County
Southwest
Mis- Sete
Office Seeker in Parliament Row
A satirical scene features an office seeker pressuring a mayor for a job, detailing expenses and demands in a comic back and forth. The narrative, drawn from a New York Journal piece by George E. Creel, riffs on political ambition and petty costs in a vivid, period voice.
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Batt
Bir
George E. Creel
New York Journal
It Was Music She Wanted.
A compact column of pithy quips and captions from various papers, pairing brief jokes with ironic captions. It collects snippets on politics, portraits, and social manners, highlighting misprints, light ridicule, and satirical tones from the era.
Music shop exchange hints at mistaken assistant
A brief dialogue shows a customer asking to befriend Ty Moonlight, while the young assistant says the request was likely for another assistant named Ccule Toth, implying mix up in staff.
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Ty Moonlight
Hixson Trial Recalls Moonshine Trial in Greene County
In a late night scene within a Greene County cabin, Andy Hixson faces a county court led by Constable Calloway Myers. The mock trial, influenced by rustic politics and frontier bravado, ends with a verdict of not guilty after a dramatic but informal examination of kellys and weapons, followed by a celebratory gathering at Andy Fusset’s home.
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Joho
Girdner
Greene County
Tale Wen
Aly Benry
Andy Hic
Hercules
Countey
Andy
Roy
Dimanty
Jong Calt
Navy
Calloway Myers
Shersitl
Cove
Hee
Jong
Bie Padille
Andy Hyur
Koz Ville
Eit Myers
Eqaire
Nathan Lari
Pilgrim's Progress
Andy Hixson
Hittmst
Colt
Minh Bat
Andy Fitzeon
Pricumnah
Stan
United Santos
Sonesta
Ayers
Drmgabie Callaway Myure
Aun
Andy Fusset
Mroonstein
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