May Yohe and Capt Strong quarrel and disappear
The son of the late New York mayor, once linked to May Yohe after eloping with her, vanishes from Hastings on the Hudson. He faces grand larceny charges, reportedly paid Miss Yohe and her lawyer up to 20,000 dollars, and may have fled to Yokohama. Authorities say a settlement was reached with the Strong family.
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May Yohe
Capt
Strong
W. TL. Strong
New York
Lord Hope
Hastings-on-the Hudeos
Miss Yohe
Army
War Department
Japan
Yokohama
Emanuel Friend
Hedges
Capt. Strong
Friend
Genoa
First Authentic Portrait of Mrs Clark the New York Philanthropist
This print offers the first authentic portrait of Mrs Clark the New York philanthropist and notes her engagement to Bishop Potter. The feature highlights her social contributions and upcoming marriage to the church leader, signaling a major society story.
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Clark
New York
Potter
Ohio Supreme Court Rules Noon Time Based On Local Meridian
In Akron Ohio the Supreme Court of Ohio ruled that noon means the sun’s meridian time at Akron, 11 27 standard time. Thomas Mier had a fire insured saloon policy dated noon that day and the insurer refused payment. The court ordered the company to pay the $2000 policy, establishing standard time as legal time.
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Ohio
Akron
Supreme Court of
State of Ohio
Thomas Mier
Mier
Supreme Court
Morgan's Mother Shaped Great Financier John Pierpont Morgan
A biographical sketch credits Juliet Pierpont Morgan with shaping the poetical temperament of her son, the financier J Pierpont Morgan. Daughter of Rev John Pierpont, she influenced Morgan's childhood while guiding the Hartford mansion’s design. The original home remains, now owned by another Morgan family member.
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John Pierpont Morgan
John Pierpont
Medford
Mass
Juliet Pierpont
Pip" Morgan
Junius Spencer Morgan
Farmington Avenue
Hartford
Conn
Morgan
Unusual Letter to Ruthin Board of Guardians
A pauper's letter read to Ruthin Board of Guardians asks what a wax handler would pay for the writer's skin and whether melted remains could be used for candles or lubrication on machinery axles. It also queries a doctor about the bones best suited for knife and fork handles, pricing, and whether handles for surgical instruments would fetch a higher price.
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Ruthin
Enz
The Great Mixtake Memoir Excerpt
A reminiscence quotes a man recalling his worst error when selling patent medicines in Russia He once opened a sample case and attempted to push a carload of a dubious product to a military audience The judge framing suggests a satirical or charged anecdote about failed ambition and misbegotten sales schemes.
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Russia
Geo. Akachvochebedovakt
Australian reporter turns tables on parliamentary reporting
An Australian journalist exposes flaws in verbatim reporting by printing a speech exactly as spoken. The stunt aims to show how editors may omit or alter meaning, challenging legislators and the press to reflect on what is deemed important in political coverage.
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Panit
Sydnay Legislative Council
Makes stage his vocation as heir of wealth in Illinois
Jerome Harrington son of George C Harrington a wealthy Watseka Illinois banker signs with Harrison Grey Fiske to play Lieut Col Bunner in Captain Molly at the Manhattan Theatre New York. He graduated from Chicago University in 1900 studied banking with his father and chose the stage after a stint as the Tammany sheriff in A Man from Mexico. Mme Modjeska then added him to her company where he played eight Shakespeare roles. He will be a principal support for Elizabeth Tyree in Captain Molly.
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Ilinois
Jerome Harrington
George C. Harrington
Watseka, Til
Harrison Grey Fiske
Col. Bunner
Captain Molly
Manhattan Theater
New York
Mr. Harrington
Chicago University
Tammany Sherif
Mexico
Mme. Modjeska
Louisville Belle Miss Ellison Engaged to Sir Charles Ross
Miss Patt Burnley Ellison announces her engagement to English landowner Sir Charles Henry Augustus Frederick Lockhart Ross. Ellison, a noted musician and daughter of Mr and Mrs Andrew Ellison, is part of a recent pattern of Louisville brides marrying into titles. The wedding is planned for mid November with prior matches including Miss Grace Carr, now Lady Newborough, and Miss Lillian Langham, now Baroness Von Sternberg.
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Miss Ellison
Charlies Rose
Patt Burnley Ellison
Charles Henry Augustus Frederick Lockhart Ross
Louisville
Grace Carr
New England’s Most Interesting Log Cabin Home
A $75,000 spruce log cabin rising near Belfast Maine is described as one of the coast’s finest. Built by the late William H. Folwell’s heirs, the Philadelphia owners aim for a grand, museum like residence with a 12 foot marble mantel, vast halls, twenty two sleeping rooms, and ornate interiors including oil paintings and brass work.
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New England
Belfast
Maine
Philadelphia
William H. Folwell
Pennsylvania
Did He Fall Six Stories Or Six Feet Down the Shaft
A man in New York fell six stories after leaning toward an elevator shaft as a passing car descended. Though the elevator and man moved at similar speeds, the impact was slight and he survived. The piece invites readers to compute the true fall distance from the curious event.
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New York
Twain and His Collar An Anecdote About Respect
Mayor Low's secretary James B Reynolds cites a Hartford Stowe house proximity to the Clemens home. Mark Twain, also Charles Clemens, is said to have climbed over the back fence with pipe in mouth and collar misplaced. Mrs Clemens reportedly scolded him after a lengthy visit, ending with a curt curtain lecture.
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Mrs. Clemens
Westward Views Spoiled by Spinster Landlady
A spinster landlady voices a sharp, gendered critique of Westerners while carving mutton for boarders. Her nephew and a traveling politician challenge her views as she recalls California encounters, noting ladies were forward and men did not bother her.
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California
Mae
Boy-Teacher Dialogue Highlights Sunday School Irony
West Philadelphia reports a blunt exchange where a pupil admits ignoring Sunday lessons. The teacher questions the value of printed International Lesson sheets, noting the pupil’s comment about reliance on prepared talks. The anecdote reflects on religious education and student engagement.
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West Philadelphia
Red Sea
Earth
A County Affair and Tom Marshall Contempt Tale
A Kentucky lawyer Tom Marshall once mocked a judge over contempt of court. The judge fined him ten dollars for contempt, prompting Marshall to request the court send him ten dollars to pay the fine. The anecdote ends with a remark on their shared skepticism and enduring wit.
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Tom” Marshall
Kentucky
Marshall
Mr. Marshall
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