Notable Americans and their Diverse Roles Across Towns
The piece surveys a mosaic of figures linked to towns and national life, from Rev John Herr owner of the United States oldest Bible to Senator Proctor of Proctor Vermont. It notes Loe and Stallings political figures, Dawes and Ridgley as comptroller lineages, and public figures like Stuart Robson once a Senate Page.
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Bessinger
Fla
John Herr
Lima
United States
Zurich
Herr
Payne
Wanamaker
Loe
Stallings
Alabama
Herriss
Montgomery
Jamen H. Eckels
Ofllinois
Charles G. Dawes
Repub ‘Ican
Senator Proctor
Proctor
Stuart Robson
United States Senate
John C. Calhoun
Jefferson Davis
Henry Clay
Robert Toombs
Alexander Stephens
Arthur Pue Gorman
Baltimore
Washington
Maryland
Jo Age
Robson
Curious chimneys and death funnel intrigue readers
A London district features a coffin shaped brick chimney, while a Roumanian town showcases a 50 foot skeleton Death Funnel chimney. Pigeons at the Brooklyn navy yard lose caretaking as wireless telex replaces them and 45 birds face auction.
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Stamford Street
London
France
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Marconi
Mavy Yard
Grogan
Cesey
Philadelphia Presa
Pauper Washington Fairchild Brought to Almshouse
Alice Washington Fairchild, 65, a third cousin once removed of George Washington, appeared before Superintendent George Blair of the outdoor poor department and was sent to the almshouse. Neighbors note she has been a tramp for 22 years and claim her claim to Washington lineage has drawn attention from the Mary Washington Colonial Chapter.
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Alice Washington Fairchild
George Washington
George Blair
Department of Public Charities
Almshouse
Fairchild
Lawrence Washington
Mount Vernon
Gen. Washington
John Augustine Washington
Washington
Walter Lester Carr
Mary Washington
The
Daughters of the American Revolution
New Route to London Bypasses Suez for Australian Mails
New York Central officials say the British government will send Australian mails to London via San Francisco and New York. The Pacific route shortens the Sydney London trip by over three days versus the old Colombo Aden Brindisi route. The Oceanic Ventura, built by the Cramp yard, speeds the voyage, with shipments from New York to London every third week.
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New York Central Railroad
London
San Francisco
New York
Suez Canal
Sydney
Colombo
Aden
Brindisi
Oceanic Steamship Company
Ventura
Cramps
Philadelphia
Great Feats of Strength by Pennsylvania County Sheriff
Sheriff James G. Harvey of Luzerne County is described as the strongest man in the region and perhaps the state. The Wilkes-Barre correspondent notes numerous demonstrations of his power including lifting a beef, parading with a horse, holding three men aloft with one arm, and wrestling moves, all performed without weapons. He uses force to clear crowds but remains modest and rarely talks about his abilities.
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James G. Harvey
Luzerne
The Infant Class
A compact quip from L Illustre de Poche noting a playful exchange about plural forms for child with the answer Twins. The remark reflects early humor on language and schooling.
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Bobby Longears
Fresh feminine finery and midwinter wedding gowns
A fashion summary describes Parisian chic with Louis Seize coats and tricorne hats, white gowns for winter weddings, and luxurious fabrics like figured velvets in brown and gunmetal. It notes popular accessories, hats, ermine trims, and a naval influence in waists and stocks, with vivid color pairings and decorative laces.
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Louis
Philadelphia Builder’s Munich Hat Etiquette Lesson
A Philadelphia railroad contractor returning from abroad recalls a Munich official who removes his hat as a sign of respect. He explains how a forgotten question led to a courteous gesture when the man retrieved the hat and answered, leaving the visitor feeling humbled.
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Philadelphia
Munich
Woman Tinsmith in Fordham Builds Her Own Home
Mrs. Matilda Muskat of Fordham New York is described as the city and perhaps the country’s only woman tinsmith. She works alongside her husband on a three story frame house and defies public opinion by wearing a short skirt and focusing on earning an honest living.
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Fordham
N. Y
Matilda Muskat
Evidence Conclusive Miss Woodwed My Wedding Gown Claim
A lighthearted wedding note from the Boston Post quotes Miss Woodwed claiming her wedding gown woes are solved for a year as she and Mr. Hardrow exchange affectionate lines. The playful item highlights social notes and bridal fashion fuss in a clipped newspaper snippet.
The Gum Chewing Cow in Knox County
A Knox County farmer reports a Rockland shipmaster mocked for his cow story. The captain suspects spruce-tasting milk from chewing gum, claims the cow eats nothing but gum, and insists the creature has worn out every upper tooth. The seller denies the claim, leading to a heated dispute.
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Knox County
Rockland
Bishop Newnham’s Harsh Trek to Toronto
Bishop Newnham of Moosonee, 1,000 miles north of Winnipeg, trudged 1,500 miles on snowshoes in four months, reaching Toronto to appeal for aid for his diocese. His party endured temperatures from 40 below and slept in hair-lined skin bags, while news from home included Queen Victoria’s death. The diocese serves a sparse population of Indians Esquimaux and half-breeds facing hunting and fishing shortages, sometimes resorting to dog flesh.
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Newnham
Moosonee
Winnipeg
Hudson Bay
Toronto
New York Sun
Queen Victoria
Esquimaux
Life on a Torpedo Boat and Porto Rico School News
A London Mail critique describes torpedo boats as harsh winter service with seasickness and cramped conditions yet notes the piratical spirit and daring of officers. The Porto Rico Public School is named McKinley. Porto Rican pupils adjust to American furnishings and school life. Minneapolis flour output is about 15,090,000 barrels per year as Chicago calls the city a monotonous grind.
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Navy
Porto Rico
Mayvarnez
McKinley School
Porto Nico
Minneapolis
Chicago Tribune
Armor Plated Whales Link Ancient Armor to Early Zenglodon
German paleontologist Dr. O Abel argues that armor plates found with remains of the primeval whale zenglodon were part of its skeleton not shells. The plates resemble glyptodonts shells and imply early whales were amphibious near coasts seeking protection from breakers and sharks.
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O. Abel
Abel
South America
Hot Weather Sarcasm and Blue Coat Omission
The Ohio State Journal recalls a street scene where a fat man in a side show mocks a hot day, while fanning himself and ordering overcoat and bricks. Meanwhile Christ's Hospital in London is preparing to abandon the historic blue coats for its boys.
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John
Ohio State Journal
Oys
Christ’s Hospital
London
Ts Boys
Anno of Southampton Recounts Piano Move Tale
A Southampton resident known as Anno recalls moving a piano for actor John Drew. The tale includes Anno’s cautious drink with Mr. Drew at Drew’s country house and a New York man explaining the joke about sipping through a straw, revealing the funny misunderstanding.
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Southampton
L. 1
Domini
Ann
Anno
Chicago Tribune
John Drew
Wa Reas
Drew
New York
Stories of Two Torn Bills Across the Nation
Mrs Harriet Sheets of McDonald Pennsylvania sent half of a five dollar bill to the treasury claiming scissors cut it while she cut a pattern on her work table. Another woman found the other half and sought redemption. The treasury redeemed the dressmaker’s half. A Oneida County couple tore a bill in a quarrel and each half was claimed with identical explanations. the treasury paid both claimants two dollars and fifty cents.
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Harriet Sheets
McDonald
Treasury Department
Washington Post
E&. E. S Schvener
Oneida County
Water words and health notes from distant provinces
The report mixes linguistic terms from Philippine provinces with medical notes on a newly discovered preparation called bacil line. It describes local words for water and a claimed medical remedy made from active ingredients grown in Call AER ton paix and used to treat consumption.
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Philippines
Eng Fisk
New York Journal and American
London Mail
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Pennsylvania
Yerkes
WN. Y
Hsing Domini
Wale
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