Opposing Armies Prepare for War Near Ceiba
Report from Ceiba Honduras warns of imminent clash as Gen Bonilla approaches with troops. Government forces, American and British interests, and a crowd at the consulate heighten tension while reinforcements gather near Ceiba and Puerto Cortez. A separate note describes a Central American bird building thorn nests for protection.
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Bonilla
Puerto Cortez
Ceiba
Mobile
Ala
Honduras
Seylia
Jon
United States Marine Hotital
Francesco Matuke
Gen Gallano
Matuke
Ceid
Ceifl
Puerto
Funeral Costumes and Sumptuary Mourning Rules
The piece traces historic sumptuary laws curbing funeral attire in England from the fifteenth century, detailing yardage limits for nobles and ranks, and notes later reforms under Margaret, countess of Richmond. It also mentions London tradesmen’s loss of business to court mourning and an anecdote about Addison’s tavern encounters with a nun, a royalist, and a witty colored servant.
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England
Margaret
Countess of
Richmond
Wotker
Henry VII
London
Addison
Europe
Blazing exchange at Lippincott’s over a fragile wager
A crusty proprietor refuses a request from a persistent drummer while a backroom argument about a never before picked item unfolds. The scene shifts between casual banter and a tense admission that prior knowledge is unavailable, reflecting a lighter yet enigmatic moment in a Chicago setting.
Finding Mark Twain by Faith
Brander Matthews and Francis Wilson at the New York Players Club decide to write to Mark Twain. They send a letter to "Mark Twain, God Knows Where" hoping to locate him in Europe. The reply travels via Harper & Bros and a Vienna bank to a small town in Austria where Twain happens to be.
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Mark Twain
Brander Matthews
Francis Wilson
Players Club of
New York
Mr. Wison
Mr Clemens
Professor Matthews
Europe
Mr. Clemens
New York Post Office
Harper & Bros
Chatto & Windus
London
Vienna
Austria
A Martyr to Art
A dramatic scene unfolds as a man insists on extracting a perfect front tooth from a patient. The dentist, under pressure, removes a sound tooth and asks the reason. The patient, an actor, explains he needs a matching line for a work with lisping speech.
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Forceps
Presto
Village store receipt row ends with diagonal line
A customer and storekeeper dispute a small bill payment as the proprietor marks the book with a diagonal line to settle the debt. The customer claims no receipt will be asked again and pockets the money, while the owner contemplates erasing the mark.
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Cus
Native of Australia Stirs Surprise in Curious Exchange
A countryman touring a sea cage is startled by a kangaroo. The gentleman explains it is an Australian native, prompting the reaction that his sister married one, in a London Telegraph anecdote.
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Tryman
Australia
London Telegraph
Training For a Crash
An observant citizen notes a man seeks publicity while Senator Sorghum warns he may rush into danger. The exchange appears quoted from the Washington Star highlighting risk and misjudgment in pursuit of attention.
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Senator Sorghum
Washington Star
Labouchere Quip on Gladstone Ace Up Sleeve
The remark jokes that Gladstone sometimes cushions fortune with a providential excuse. It notes Labouchere’s critique of public rhetoric and reliance on hidden advantages in politics.
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Gladstone Henry Labouchere
Mr Gladstone
Father Knows She Did You Say Anything To Pope
Report quotes a New York Journal fragment mentioning a pope and finances, with claims about adoption age and payment of bills, signaling a sensational dialogue. The readable portion implies a dispute over age and consent, not a formal statement from authorities.
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Pope
Jones
New York Journal
Quackly Seeks a Quick Ten Dollar Loan Exchange
A brief, quirky exchange hints at a loan request between individuals. One asks for ten dollars temporarily while the other considers lending, reflecting casual borrowing language in a small financial interaction.
Peevishness Covers Distant Horizon
Fragmentary text trails a mood piece noting pervasive gloom that reaches far horizons with a sense of irritability and foreboding. No concrete entities or events are readable.
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Riehfer
Midnight Curiosity Ends When Cop Intervenes
A Cleveland Plain Dealer tale describes a night encounter where a citizen, hiding behind a tree in front of an apartment house, is questioned by a beat cop about his presence. The man reveals he is waiting to see if his wife will return home as promised, and the officer departs without prying further.
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Howdy
Mother’s
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Will J Damson Circles Globe in Four Years
Will J. Damson of Holland Michigan completes a global tour in a remarkably short span of four years. The traveler visited major ports and cities, documenting results and experiences in letters home.
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Will J. Damson
Return of Damegon After Global Work Tour
Damegon returns from a four year work trip around the world visiting Japan China Australia the Philippines India and Europe. He supported himself in various trades and covered vast territory on foot during his absence from Holland.
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Damegon
Holland
Japan
China
Australia
Philippines
India
Europe
Mr. Dawson
Nuumerous’ Trades
Washington pilfeato yeann rushes to office
A man in Washington hurried down his house steps near noon to avoid missing a lunch appointment at the office, telling a friend he needed to hurry to reach his destination. The anecdote appears in a Saturday Evening Post item.
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Washington
Saturday Evening Post
Her Excuse Iter I Torrified Mother Mystery
A distressed daughter recalls a scene with her mother about a kiss from a presumptuous man. The exchange hints at family tension and social expectations in a dated dialogue.
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Maude
Civil Service Exams Open to Male Applicants Nationwide
The Teal post office announces an extra civil service exam on August 2 1910 for male stenographers and typesetters with an average salary of 840. Locations include Burlington Cedar Rapids Des Moines Dubuque Fort Dodge Mason City and Stanhope Iowa. Notices urge local boards to advertise widely and inform inquiries that future exams will be open to both genders and held across the United States and territories. J M Shormaker, Secretary.
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United States
Burlington
Cedar Rapids
Des Moines
Dubuque
Fort Dodge
Mason City
Stansby
Otter
Ottober
Young Teddy Roosevelt Jr Takes Charge at Carpet Firm
In San Francisco on August 5 Roosevelt Jr steps into control of the local office of a Connecticut pet and rug factory. He had spent time in the mills before marriage and is now described as an authority on the business.
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Teddy Roosevelt, Jr
Carpet Concern
San Francisco
Teddy” Roosevelt
Francisco
Connecticut
Roosevelt
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Ince
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Meinez
Central America
Yen
Harper's Weekly
Wonton
Lippincott's
Chicago
Ivory
Tomer
the Coun
Labouchere
Quackly
Valenciennes
Torchon
Buster Brown
Kayser
Holland, Mich
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Harwood
Teal
Ldcmand
LD. C
Washington, D. C
Panna
J. M. Shormaker
Teddy Goers
Windsor Grocery Telephone
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