Monte Carlo and Riviera Detail From a Grand Tour
The account traces a journey from Monte Carlo through the Riviera to Nice, detailing scenery, fortifications, a visit to La Turbie, Monta Carlo hills, and the Casino. It notes Byzantine mosaics, Moorish ceilings, galleries, and the social mix of Russians, Americans, Italians, and Germans, ending with a cautious view of gambling's social costs and a train ride toward Nice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fas
Prince Charles
Tha
Messrs. Blanc & Co
France
Truly
Chamber of Deputies
Gemtlemes
Marsallles
Nice
Giraffe Duel Ends with Defeated Hunter's Death
An odd animal encounter describes Reyopth and Plack as two giraffes in a ritual fight near Maculaca Land. The younger giraffe overpowers the elder after a lengthy combat, dragging the defeated rival and leaving him deserted by his harem as the elder faces a grim fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Mountain
Montana
Jedge
Eli
Fred
Giraffe duel inspires awe amid savannah oddities
The narrator recalls a wild giraffe versus giraffe fight described with extraordinary detail. Amid landscapes and exotic wildlife, he notes domes of color, ballooning birds, and local canny hunters. He then shifts to observations of German officials in Washington and New Orleans boxing fever, highlighting the White Squadron commander look alike and the local pugilism craze with prospects of a Simmons Maher bout drawing large bets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monmouth
Fareh
Wolek
Io Hyena
Massara
Bia
Sid
Ebey
Hidave
Vaal
von Holleben
Commodore Walker
Washington
Germany
New Orleans
Firesimmons-Maher
John Lexington
New York
Young Callaghan
Fissimmons
Maher
Lexington
the Lakeside
Congressman Bynum and the Pennies at Chicago World's Fair
The New York World recalls stay-at-home members of Congress led by Representative Bynum the junior Tall Sycamore of the Wabash playing a game of matching pennies during a dull Saturday. He amassed a pile of coins, enjoyed a streak of luck, then watched his fortune turn as pennies vanished and he adjourned the game until next pay day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congressional
Penny Mathers
Congress
Chicago
New York World
Bynum
Anecdotes From Ann Arbor Aboard The Nye Cartoon
Jamesa'at Nye recalls Ann Arbor visit with college life sketches and bold asides, detailing D K E headquarters, student fashions, and drinking tales. He cites encounters with Field, a Denver trip, and a portrait of Eugene Meld. The piece blends humorous vignettes of professors, papers, and a lively old-time press scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar W. Nye
Ann Arbor
Law
Union
Blaine
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Monte Carlo
Ponesyey
Cuidass
Segumersbie
Atameiler
Jamaiee
Drag
Mach
Gantee
Lorian
Toubing
Rane
Mineca
Riviera
Valine
Tiana
Alpes Maritimes
Vatu
Sotone
Ehipe
Tate
Tor Quy
Orme
Dayery & Military Gand
View Cdo
Valids
Lalewe
Nayire
Monty
Nidewan
Mantis
Orange and Lenin
Bilt Tove
Linton
Mosque-Ifica
Casino
Es Monaco
Riviers
Monta Carlo Hare
la 'Turbis
Somabody
Almiss
LaTorbin
Monts Cartu
Alan
Bate
Csslnn
Aptistia
Neord
World and Post Great
Europe
Raelshren
Vuomieh
Willy Con
Mollifuna
Amuawux
Roulutty
Jet
Trento
Mommund Ant
Ersten
Ute
Cho
Pastor
Moonee S Este
Monte Cari
la Condamin
Leo Monins
Mosaen
I Nice
Bavuy
Napoleon Eflia
Hiurnbure
Forshwith
South Africa
Mogarch
Mosilixatzy
Rakae
Hunan
Porflinger
Nye
Eugene
Glassio
Jamesa
Bang
Our Republic
England
Garces
Pop
Kansas
Vini Gastel
Tontes
Framenti
Fills
Bas [Com
Hillis
Eilis
Bascom
Ellis
Northwest
Govay
Gene
Caet
Denver
Ogether
The
Tribune
Republican
O. Tl. Rottacker
Charlie Raymond
Swart
Fred Skiff
Tom Dawson
Ington
Mr. Field
John L. Sullivan
Skiff
William Lightfoot Viewher
Kentucky
Visscher
Dener
Pleld
Hapeney-Raiet
Field
Piold
Mr. Stone
Riley
Kasay
Els
Bunene
Chigage
Pond
Kans City
Lalso Am
Missouri
Bowen
Ploldean
Pak
Leng
Hutt
Beypt, Ui
Chas. H. Berry
Water Street
FTES
Palling Ricks & Htebeentaty
Th. B. Root
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