Raking Leaves and Norse Verse in a Curious Letter Page
A fragmented assembly of poems and letters includes a long meditation on raking autumn leaves, then shifts to critiques of a Norwegian political scene, a discussion of bedchamber etiquette, and a spoof correspondence from Spartan, with references to Spain and royal manners. The mix presents era voice, displaced names, and varied topics in a single page fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwegien Messivug
Ron Rake
New York
Manchester
West Virginia
Attuma
Erress
Tir
Tamabla
Young Westerner’s Shoes and a Curious Letter Tale
An odd, fragmented letter references a young Westerner and a shoe style, asking about price and reception. It blends flirtatious, cryptic lines with social tease and stray questions about a mother, meals, and milk. The text expresses curiosity and caution in a dated, informal voice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vieoee
Girtia
Daring Young Thieves Hit Rail Lines in Encounters
A vivid report recounts railroad thefts by youthful gangs, focusing on journal and hydraulic jack robberies. Detectives McKenna and associates trace Bowden, Bowden’s crew, and others through Rockaway and Port Orange to locked-up thieves. The piece portrays the thieves as bold, skilled, and dangerous, with grim vengeful justice noted for switchman killings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackal Bath Society
Jersey
Edinper
Jankmen
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
John & McKenna
Sue
McKenna
Rockaway
New York
Delaware, Lackawanna Sod Western Railroad
John Bowden
Dover
Howden
Mcleans
Richard Caddy
Port Oraw
Bowden
Junkman
Hhis Wasion
Sidney Straway
Samuel Francisco
Jack
John
McKernan
George Smith
John Smith
George
Pagiliat
Bi Ry
James J. Corbett
Chihia
Women of rank and beauty in a treason case
A long report chronicles Captain Alfred Dreyfus and a web of alleged espionage linking him to Italy and Germany. It details a vast mobilization plan, officer names, rail logistics, and the role of European socialites, including Mme de Kaulla, in diplomatic intrigue across Paris and London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drey
General de Cissy
Demi Monde
Europy
Alfred Dreyfus
War Department
Italian War Office
Germany
Austria
Humbert
Dreyfus
Alsace
Rue de la Paix
Paris
Deiliah
Samson
Dreyfue
Itar Alse
Eh Polle
Bin
Ble
Tim
Amo Baroness de Kaolla
Marshal MacMahon
Co Ely
the Elysee
Berlin
Mme. de Kaulla
Gman
Marshal McMahon
de Cisay
London
Mme. de Neyikoff
Russia
Quee
Hyde Park
Mme. de Novikoff
St. Petersburg
Lord Granville
Foreign Office
Princess of Wales
Mme. de Kanla
Mme. de Novi
Koff
Gran
Baroness de Karth
Marquis de Keversnos
Madrid
Cairo
Khedive
Mustaph du Pacis
France
Rue de la Tremoille
Marquis de Paiva
Henbkel-Doanersmark
Bagenle
of Litta
Comtesse de Castignone
Tuileries
Napoleon III
Rome
Victor Emmanuel
Egypt
Europe
The
Nile
Imperial Chancellarie
Lise Troubenskoi
Attac
Corbett’s Troubles Rival World Champion Pugilist Fame
The world champion pugilist James J. Corbett endures constant crowds and police barriers as fans mob hotels theaters barber shops and streets. A typical day includes crowded entrances, evasive routes, and admirers shouting for autographs while officers clear sidewalks.
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Ogee
GW UP
Wuilys
Demat Nortawest Wits
Bis Meditetuns
Aslam
Balesh Peicwe
Sparta
Atind
Amd B
Lester
Statenres
Galsase
Peiereia
South Syiteater
Peterpon
Pererach
Norway
Corshall
Tullius
Srames
Spain
Bss
Tiemen
Abe Bedchain
Meman
Bedchawbwr
Stuspidor
Bass Society
Bolater
Bedchambar vagbSant
Jane Jowssos
Jobotow
Bougland
Bey
Eoce
P.S
Varmont
Rrantiea Jowel
BOY Railroad
Inrsay
Orsi
Bears
Whitehall
Passons
Monty
Marderers
Voor
Diplomatic
Delilars
General DE Cis8
DE Priva
Corbett
Sullivan
Mitchell
Pathoace Nor Wien Ee
Ste Easton
Patlem
Mr. Woodsthorpe
Rocu
Maya
Corbettiaid
Ber
Tam
Portal of Command
Bia
Mitchelie
Mons
Ad” Woodthorpe
Pete Corbett
Charley
Jaane Wold
Barron
Woodthorpe
Byer Messanger
Waller
Sarvanh Weg
Pion Pugliles
Dla
Siwage
Corbayy Company
Jake Vey
Carthage
Abot
Tovhis
Britain
Walting
Haymarket
Corbalt
Willem A Lirady
Combart
Brady
Gentlonen
Bonar
Querer
Corven
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