English castles rise again with American fortunes
Wealthy Americans fund restoration of historic Tudor era estates in England. At Kimbolton, Blenheim, Hever and Marlborough properties, lavish rebuilding aims to recreate period splendor, with secretive crews, new roads, bridges, lakes, deer parks, and ornate gardens.
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England
United States
Duchess of Manchester
Misa Zimmerman
Duchess of Marlborough
Milas Vendertill
William Waldorf Astor
Kimbolton
Manchester
Hlenheim
Uarlboroughs
Hever
Catherine of Aragon
Henry
Anne Bolkyn
Anne Boleyn
Hever Castle
Buleyn
Anne of Cleves
Hinself
Hineelf
Western Outlaws Settled To Quiet Life In The Territory
The Western Outlaws who settled in the Oklahoma and Indian Territory areas have shifted from crime to calmer livelihoods. Henry Starr, Belle Starr kin and Cherokee connections anchor stories of reform, marriage, and wealth from Dawes property while rivals like Cole Younger, Jim Younger, and Cravens drift into quieter lives or Mexico. Emmet Dalton and others seek clemency for family support, with pardons debated as ex-outlaws quietly blend into local society.
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Salaan Tarhan
Melal
Odahoma
Wyoming
Dakota
Ara Ua
Jim Younger
Minnesota
Jim
Henry Starr
Starr Gang
Starr
Belle Starr
West
Cole
Belle
Henry
Ang
Bo Great
Fort Smith
Gil
Vuraw
Tulsa
Dawes
Farremng
Cravens
Kansas
Oklahoma
Missouri
Ohina
Lam
Gor
Fisusor
Guthrie
United States
Territorial Council
Mexico
Pennsylvania
Senora
Ben Cravens
Cole Younger
2 Wilt West
Frank James
Missouri Penitentiary
Jesse James
Jesse, Jr
Kansas City
Frea
Warning Signs Aimed at Reducing Auto Tourist Accidents
The American Motor League coordinates safety signs and consul outreach to warn drivers of danger points on scenic routes. Pittsburgh consuls and Western Pennsylvania stations lead a drive to place stencils and ready signs, with contracts for mass production in Central New York. By year end 1906 the league plans over 3 000 signs nationwide with mailings to motorists.
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United Sates
Canada
American Motor League
Pittsburg
New York
United States
Vanderbilt Building
East Appetites and Hilarious Feasts Across Bangor
In Bangor Maine on December 3 a gaunt man from Prince Edward Island eats six fried egg orders totaling eighteen eggs with bread and coffee, while captains and sailors in town recount hearty meals. Calais and Bangor diversions feature crew members consuming vast quantities, including twenty seven eggs and other provisions, prompting humorous exchanges about supper and appetite aboard ships.
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Bangor
Prince Edward Island
Trub
Jack Spratt
Calais
Johnny Mills
Johnny
Legend Of Washington Singing Darby Ram Debated In Derby
The DAR in Connecticut debates whether George Washington sang Darby Ram to Ellsworth twins. The tale links Washington to a Derby ram parody, but sources dispute the claim, noting a Merino ram from Col. David Humphreys and Spain’s importation, with wide family lore and a weather prophecy aside.
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George Washington Sang “Darby Ram
Conn
Washington
Ellsworth Twins
Connecticut
American Revolu
Ellsworth
Oliver Ellsworth
D. A. ER
Derby
Donald McLean
New York
Sarah Riggs
Humphreys
Spain
David Humphreys
Col
David Humophreys
England
Massachusetts Society For Promoting Agriculture
New England
Co. Humpheys
Massachusetts
Siwy
Sakt
Jon Basseet
Seymour
Jefferson
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France
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Hhaly
Castins
Atako
Mr. Astor
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Catherine
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Thia
de of At
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Crown Prince
Blenheim
Imperial Palace
Potsdam
Zimrmerman
Huntington
Sir John Flarn
Eluer Justice
Kimelton
Henry Montagu
Earl of Manchester
Eugene Zimmerman
Plenbe
ASTL
S. Hammersley
Ned
Mae
Drogo de Monte
Robert
Earl of
Moreton
Kimbolton Castle
Goss
Kingfisher
Tom Jones
Dalton
Marshall
Dalton Gang
Texas
Jones
Butler Pike
Pennssylvania
Darby
Darby Ram
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