SEA SERPENT DISCUSSION AND MABEL MCKINLEY SINGING
Curious article discusses ancient sea serpents and fossil notes from the University of Iowa collection, detailing vertebrae bones and possible propulsion. It also reports Mabel McKinley singing at the Metropolis church and notes presidential interest in her White House visits and private moments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Museum of the University
Alves
Serence
Bedline
University of Iowa
Sagara
Kane
Mist Bay
Lensgilr
Illicit Distiller’s Trick Found in Baker Wagon Case
A New York report describes a clever illicit distillery setup hidden in a baker’s wagon. Inspectors seized an unstamped barrel of brandy and a partner named Yewtordany, with others held for trial in the U.S. Court. the plant aimed to move east and sell candy and liquor at discounted prices amid a government crackdown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wales
Ukw
Interme Ferenue Department
Powell Sirent
Robert Wilcame, Jr
Ghief
Met
Joseph Sehwarsgama
Dowell Street
Joe
Plea
Ladure Avkerman
London's Costly Guests and City Hospitality History
A review of London's lavish entertainment expenses for visiting dignitaries from 1876 to 1890. The city spent tens of thousands to over a million dollars in total, entertaining the Prince of Wales, shahs, czars, and kings, with notable sums on banquets, jewelry gifts, and lord mayor events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely
Walaa
India
Tee Jord Mayer and Corporation
Persia
Fearce
Victor Emanuel
Bir
Stanley
Denmark
Forty Trousers Define Social Standing in West Painter Tales
A humorous anecdote from a West Painter about social status hinging on owning forty pairs of white duck trousers. He notes rapid changes and creases. the wearer changes trousers hourly to stay ahead in fashion and social visibility, aided by swift sash adjustments and practiced routine.
The Sash Tied to the Bedpost Pranks at West Point
A cadet demonstrates a risky prank by tying a sash to a bedpost and winding it around the corridor to secure a cache of cash at the waist. He then unties and tucks the sash, noting seasoned cadets perform the stunt quickly with practiced precision while beginners stumble and repeat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chen
Paul
Unus
West Pointer
Great Irrigation Plan for Salt River Project in Arizona
The Philadelphia Record notes a plan to create the Punto Dsiin storage basin on the Salt river, 60 miles from Phoenix. A dam at the canyon head would form an 18 square mile reservoir up to 200 feet deep, with a 200 foot high dam and a 600 foot crest. The project, costing about 2.5 million dollars, would supply water to the valley and support canal companies as Arizona aims to boost irrigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Record
Arizona
Salt River
Phoenix
United States
Hudson Reservoir and Cans Company
Punto
As & Storsee Teamvoir
Can Yor
Dramatic Fragments From Crawford and Grand Opera House
Blanche Walsh and Melbourne Mac Tenwell star in Sardou’s La Tosca at Crawford theater with Melbourne MacDowell company. Del audiences thrill at Tat Tosca and En Tosex. The triple alliance of MacLean Tyler Hanford at Grand Opera House debuts in The Merchant of Venice with Romeo and Juliet and Othello to follow. Walker Whiteside returns next Tuesday with The Cockade and Lion Amour. Set sales open tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche Walsh
Melbourne MacTenwell
Melbourne MacDowell Company
Crawford Theater
Panny
Mr. Mac+ Dowell
Miss Walsh
Baron Scarpia
Grand Opera House
Triple Alliance
RD MacLean
Odette Tyler
Chas, Hanford
Mr. Hanford
Mr. MacLean
Miss Tyler
Abe
Walker Whiteside
Lion Amouremux
Mr. Whiteside
Philanthropist Edward Murphy Bequeaths 75000 to New Harmony Library
Historic gift traces the rise from an orphan boy in New Harmony to a benefactor who on reaching age 56 promises 42000 in mortgage secured notes to the New Harmony Library Association. This adds to a prior gift of a substantial building and totals not less than 75000 in free gifts to the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Murphy
New Harmony
New Harmony Library Association
Lews
Alvarez Scores a Success in Momen et Juliette with Ellis Opera
Boston February 1 Alvares the great tenor Sakt Hight made his American debut in Momen et Juliette at the Boston theater with the Ellis Opera company Other soloists included Mel ba Malifeld Van Cauteren Devries Boudouresque Stehmann Hains Wes Boose Des Sol Viviani and Cass Alvarez praised as superbly in form and clear voiced He will be a regular member of the troupe and perform in Chicago next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tensor Apprava
Romeo
Ellis Opera Company
Boston
Alvares
Sakt Hight
America
Momen Et Juliette
Melba
Malifeld
van Cauteren
Devries
Boudouresque
Stehmann
Hains
Wes Boose
Des Sol
Viviani
Cass Alvarez
Alvarez
Chicago
Color Line in Jamaica Court Fight Over White School Access
Mrs Annie Robinson, a Black grandmother, asked a Queens court to force the borough to allow her granddaughter to attend the white school in Jamaica. The borough argued for the color line citing a public policy and precedent, while the petitioner contends the colored school is not a mandatory public option. Justice Garretson reserved decision after reviewing referenced cases including a New Orleans streetcar and a Brooklyn school principal dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jamaica
L. 1
Annie Robinson
Supreme Court
Mayo
Queens
New Orleans
New York City
Board of Education
Old Town
Aunte Robinson
Mary Frances van Dorn
Justice Garretson
Long Island City
Court of Appeals
Teresa
King of Brooklyn
Prinelps
New Orleans Tlorse Car Company
United States Supreme Court
Railroad Company
Garretson
Mrs Sloane to go abroad on Europe visit
The Sloane mansion, valued as a grand 500000 a year entertainment establishment, is said to be on the market. Rumor has it Mrs Henry Sloane will travel to Europe for a short visit and later take a smaller residence on return. Friends deny permanent departure from the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Henry Sloane
Europe
Sevanty-second Street
Catarrh of Stomach Promoted by Dyspepsia Tablets
Catarrh of the stomach is linked to poor digestion and may cause fullness after meals, sour risings, gas pressure on the heart, headaches, and poor appetite. Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets, containing Dratane and pepsin, are advertised as a safe, simple remedy to improve digestion and relieve stomach ailments. A testimonial from N J Booker of Chicago endorses the product after using one box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlanson
Stuart
N. J. Booker
Dearborn St
Chicago
Stuart Co
Marshall, Mich
Woman Fights Burglar In Florida Cottage Defense
Mrs. Alexander Brinton Coxe of Drifton Pennsylvania warded off a burglar in her St Augustine Florida cottage. She chased him after a midnights struggle, using a pitcher to strike him and recapture jewels worth over 4000 dollars. Servants arrived as thief fled. additional gems remained hidden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Augustine
Fla
Alexander Brinton Coxe
Coxe
Drifton
Mra. Coxe
Bie
Bacteria in the Phones Probe by New York Inspectors
Ten Board of Health inspectors in New York examine public telephone transmitters for pathogenic bacteria. Cotton tweezed from receivers is placed in vials for chemist analysis as officials weigh the danger of disease spread via public telephones. President Murphy notes a general fear of diphtheria and other respiratory illnesses spreading through dirty phones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
New York
Chaacteriologists
Murphy
Dined at Waldorf Astoria Then Could Not Pay Bill
George Sevadjian, a boastful young man claiming to be a waiter, dined on terrapin and champagne at the Waldorf Astoria in New York, ran up a $14.85 bill, and refused to pay, alleging no funds. Hotel detectives detained him at West Thirtieth Street station. He gave a dubious age and address, with cuff links as his only valuables, amid talk of a wager behind his audacious stunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cole Bottio
Ang
Huyntair
DR. Hay
London Supply Co
Broadway
New York
Hays
Swift & Holliday
Kansas Ave
Rowley & Snow
Waldorf- Astoria
George Sevadjian
Waldorf-Astoria
Fifth Avenue
Sevadjian
Thirtieth Street
West Forty-sixth Street
Thomas
Telks
Tle
Lady Godiva Outdone In Mont Vernon Street Run
A clothingless woman ran through crowded Mount Vernon streets and at New Haven railroad station shouting apocalyptic lines. Police captured her after a desperate struggle, deeming her insane and removing her to an asylum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt Vernon
New York
Mont Vernon
New Haven
Hannah Inabelle
Lingeln Seenue
Akeen
Vernon
Atwell
Park Avenue
Bie
Bowie Weber
Deer Race With Train Across Monticello Road Incident
Port Jervis and Monti road engineer Tom Darby paced a deer as a locomotive neared Rose’s crossing near Monticello. The deer sped ahead, the train backed within inches, then the animal swerved into wires and fell into a lake as the train crossed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Jervis
Monticello
Tom Darby
Montifrond
Rose
Ani
Darby
Yynver
Count of Chamibrun Dead from Nice Funeral
Noted philanthropist and author the Count of Chamibrun a former French senator died at Nice last eve. Born in ist he entered politics under the Toulon prefecture and held posts in St Etienne Jura before serving in the chamber of deputies and Senate. He was a chevalier of the Legion of Honor and an author of note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nice
Chamibrun
France
Une Musee Sacrai
Ist
Poliices Ufone
Toulon
Tee
St. Etienne
Jura
Chamber of Deputies
Senate
Legion of Honor
Highest Southern Peak Sir William Conway Discovers Andes
Liverpool reports Sir William Martin Conway, famed British explorer, recounts discoveries in the Andes. He describes his ascent toward the highest southern peak, following a journey across the Alps and other challenging terrains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Martin Conway
Andes
Liverpool
Sir William Martin Conway
Mount Surata Claim Shocks Andes Climber Record
Sir William reports establishing a mount Surata in Harpy north of Le Pax Bolivia as a giant peak, claimed 1000 feet higher than Mount Auonce. He asserts it is the first ascent of this formidable Andean summit with broad views along the interior journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seta Fe
Ander
William
Surata
Harpy
le Pax
Bolivia
Mount
Auonce
Fiys
Ie Neady
Man Delivers Candid Advice On Honest Living
A speaker reflects on a life of crime and fortune built through unlawful means. He warns that honesty is the best policy, urging young men to pursue legitimate work from the bottom and to avoid crime. He emphasizes starting with lawful business and steady effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piridgeport. Com
Ife
Chile Bolivian Clash Worsens Amid Revolt and Retreat
Reports from Bolivia describe growing tensions as indigenous uprisings press white settlements while General Pando pursues the national army toward Oruru near the Chilean border. President Alonso Bas seeks retreat as violence disrupts Corecoro and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hime
Bers
Ion Rer
Jon
Lous Ginal Gotwerss
Chile
Bieen
Pas
Alonso Bas Deen
Pando
Oruru
Bolivia
le Pax
Corecoro
Also Mentioned on This Page
Universal
Sheesulusive Agency
Fer Famois
Ens
Jenness Miller
B. M. Payne & CO
Kansas
Mabel B McKinsey
Mabel McKinley
Metropoliten
Bertelee
Dr. Bristol
St Paul's Methodist Church
Mins McKinlay
White House
Mra McKinley
Mixa MckKinsey
Snor
Chicago Tribune
Revenue Oflers
London
Regall
Petfog
American Steam Laundry
UZ West Seventh
White University
Mrs. Sloane
New York Society
Hay
Nature
Toring Egge Tee
Lady Godiva
Baie Peerless
Marceline
the Southwestern Fuel Co
Kansas Avenue
J. M. Knicht
Chambrun
Seaer Deafoem
Beeles Omarion Ubcariy. Weal
Green Goods
Klog McNally
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!