Letters to Spain Describe Mail Blockade and Workarounds
A post office official explains that mail to Spain and its possessions is suspended while letters addressed to Spain or Cuba are returned with notices. Letters can reach Spain via Canada or London under British stamps, and Spain to the U S can arrive via London, but Cuba is fully blockaded. Cuban mail is minimal, with long-standing disruption from increased Spanish presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Cuba
Washington Star
Canada
London
International Postel Union
New Yorker Memorably Misreads Cleveland Social Class
A New Yorker visiting Cleveland clashes over social democracy and aristocracy. He argues wealth buys social status, while locals counter with a tale of a prominent youth named Garhelmv, whose father once towed canal boats, revealing class perceptions in a social setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cleveland
the Plain Dealer
West
Pers House
Garhelmv
Dramatic Mirror recounts French mimic Rudinof’s mother death moment
The Dramatic Mirror describes M. Rudinof and companions in Keith's Union Square dressing room where Rudinof, suddenly moved by news of his mother’s death, sobs amid jeers and audience laughter. The anecdote sits beside rail strike humor and a note on Spanish teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Rucinoff
Gerald Grutin
Keith's
Union Square
Rudinof
Europe
Griffis
Fakre
Fascinating Fire Engine Spectacle Draws Quiet Crowd
A New York Sun reader recalls watching a steam fire engine halt at a hydrant, ready to throw water if needed. The crowd, a crescent of men and boys, stands captivated as the engine, with its three horses and burnished stack, is readied to depart, bells ringing and reins gathered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Goslington
New York Sun Mas
Wanted Flowers On A Southern Congressman Story
A Washington Post report recounts a southern congressman entertaining colleagues in the democratic cloakroom. During a woman suffrage convention a delegate from his district asked for a floral tribute for a public meeting. The congressman humorously says he has fed the hungry and provided lodging but draws the line at flowers for the visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Capitol
Ilshant
Congress
Hondrede
Heuyieis
MANNERS OUTSIDE THE NAVY AND A CRACKING KRUGER TALE
A regional column cites an article On a Man-of-War about naval ceremony for a presidential visit versus informal moments aboard ship. It notes officers in full dress, band, flag, and salutes, contrasted with a casual exchange about manners aboard. Also a Kruger anecdote mocks nepotism and office access.
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Eny
United States
Marine Guard
Weil
Oollie Seeking
Kruger
National Review
Flag atop apartment sparks fear and coolness among residents
A large flag hung from a window at an uptown apartment building creates tension between two women. One owner defends the display as patriotic while a nervous tenant fears burglars and ghosts. The farce ends with the flag mutilated by the window, igniting accusations of treachery and lingering coolness in the building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Pneumatic Tube Dinner Service Idea From Grenoble
Inventor proposes a pneumatic tube network from a central kitchen to diners homes. Electric valves divert meals into airlight enamel balls for each patron. Diners open, eat, reseal, and drop the used ball back into the tube for return, leaving dishwashing to history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grenoble
France
Philadelphia Times
Catnip craze and curious items raise town chatter
A quirky East Lexington tale describes a benevolent young man handing out catnip to city cats, lighting humorous praise and a note on their health. The piece also notes a Japanese pyrotechnic craft, a 1814 Melece sailing ship sale, and a remark on the monotonous Sandwich Islands climate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Lexington
Dewstown
Bostios Herald
Hamelle
Public sale notices and lost and found brief
Fragmented text lists for sale of lots near Buchanan Boulevard and Santa Fe Shops, with bids, locations, payments, and timing. Additional lines mention a bidding process, contract awarding, and a lost and found notice. Names and places appear but details are garbled.
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Buchanan BL
East Front
C. K. Holliday
Kansas Ave
Shorws
Sether
Topeka City Seeks Bids for Street Improvements
The Topeka Kansas city clerk invites sealed proposals by August 1 at 5 pm for street improvements on Park Street Fifth to Sixth Avenues and other specified work. Bids must include full company names, county site, signing in full, a 10 percent bid bond, and compliance with detailed instructions.
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Topeka
Stoduyy
Banae & West Street
Mepis Keopase
Sealy
Moradd
Shawnee County
Kansas
Gunther
Opeka
Kan
Madison Street
Fifth Street
Sixth Avenues
City of Topeka
Dem Tarstil Munday
Fadiron
Rioders
Steond
Elty
Credit St Iheelty
Trace
Taps Helven
Nother
Copelin
Gurat Te Apon
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Chicago
Vis
Sante Fe
Pullma
Cary
Pre@ Harvey
W. . Garvey
Bay
Santa Fe
Hi. L. Larsh & CO
Kans
Tele
Canron Bros
Jackson
Tentiway Company
Atcona
California
Klauer
Feess Chisen
Bimic Ha
Isem
Hut
North British Railway
Fife
Hey
NAVY
Scotland
Boston
Nagzeaki
Japan
Og Nelson
Melece
Melbourne
Admiralty
Sandwich Islands
Curtis
Tam
County
Atterney
Nat Ge O Khiner
Courety
Lds
Wilow
Boal Juan
Rome
Addrase Lycara
S. Care Journal
Ron
Roan
Care Journal
Casaidy
Beiott
Kun
Mene Piewilion
Yao
Surapeun Hotal
W. G. Kine
St. Louis
Kine
Wis
Kansan
Atwted
Mide
Monk Sod
American Woolen Mila Co
St Madtron
North Wan Iurena
Reniy
Jean
Seip
Columbus Phaeton
Buchanan
Wes Buchanan
Twelfth Street
Avery Barna
A.B. C
Nicholas
McGee
Kansas City
Harrison
Jersey
T. & Bowman & CO
Tts
Fourth St
Furikea Sooma
Third and
Tyler
A. Zane
Clay St
Jackson Street
J. M. Batrd
W. Gh
Su Kansas
Mabel Martin
Woodlawn Ave
Potwin
Quincy Ot
Columbian Topeka
Douthitt Place
Hiwsbean
Zour
Wolfe
Weible & St
Frem Dispensary of
Sania
Apes
Ake
Ieee
Wat Forbes
Eis
Jouraats
Beales Og
Aaa Baits
Columbian
Milo Norton
Eee Ae
Topeka Stores and Warehouse Co
Topeka Staraxe Co
Rouse Hold “Fonda
Skinner
J.C. Darling CO
Ham
Uncle Sam
L. A. Ryder
D. Offich
Gordon
Central Ave
North Topeki
Barnes
Thirteenth and Clay
Topeka Printing CO
East Seyangh St
Florists
J. R. Mague
Florist
Groves
Kanssaave
Hayden
National Stables
P Bros
Eae Sn Sta Dye & Cleaning Works
East Seventh Street
Il Rees
Quincy
Drelng
U. GF
Rodiger
Ripans
Apeak
Oearest
Ripans Chemical
Topeka Transfer CO
F. P. Bacon
Woodward
Rey
Aero
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