American Writers Abroad in a London Literary Boom
A survey of American authors in London, detailing Henry James Jr and contemporaries Bret Harte, Mark Twain, Whistler, Patt, and Frederick, tracing how they shaped transatlantic letters. It notes their roles as editors, diplomats, and critics, with mentions of Sydney Adlnd Harland and The Yellow Book among a roster of expatriate writers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Bums
Irving Emerson
Henry James, Jr
Tim
Bret Marte
Nell Whiavier
Robart Marr
Barry Hariack
Cvbarg
Strangs
Eoglieb
Ivan
Wikerman
Jasin
James
Neside
Bustunides
Hiv Orinn
Wight
Ming Peerle
Eglist
Thavane
Welton
Freoeh
Damned
Ares Wart
Joe Oarhurst
Tower
Fiat
Albany
Beast
Diparra McNeil Whistler
Aorestore
George Washington Whistler
McNaell Whistler
Lowell
Mass
Wi Potne
Giveo
Will
Baris
Fileyer
Whistler
Frederick Wedmore
Thas le
Aden
Texejek
Boston
Whistier
Otter
du Maurier
Jos Sibley
Sibley
Wistine
Ose
Platt
Jobo James Patt
Teoma
Ruseell Lowell
Wdibir
Trante Moulify
Thas Magazine
Thackeray
Corphil
Aubrey Beardsley
Oscar Wilde
Gedlass Henry Harland
Sydney Luska
New York Bar
Rome
Herabe
Peixada
Thorab
M Harland
Wilde and Whistier
Richard le Gallienne
Canolne
William L. Alden
Nififer Secrets Unearthed by American Scientists 1892
American scientists Peters and Hilpricht report on diggings at Niffer near Babylon begun in 1887 under the Babylon Exploration Fund. 20,000 inscribed tablets and thousands of artifacts, including the Temple of Bel, reveal four millennia of Mesopotamian life, religion, and contracts, with layout and inscriptions transferred to a Constantinople museum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Dr. Peters
Professor Hilpricht
University of Pennsylvania
Niffer
Babylon
Peters
Hilpricht
Layard
Nivevab
Rassam
Abu-Habbs
Museum Hi
Hendy Boy
Mohammedan
Christ
Bel
Shekels
Cambyses
Lam
Tere
Constantinople
First volume of Valua vie cuniform texts issued
Reports that the first volume edited by Professor Hilpricht has appeared and received praise from European scholars. It highlights discoveries at Niffer, including oldest Semitic tents depths, a 125 king list, and glass imitating lapis lazuli dated to 1400 B C, establishing a base for dating undated tablets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niffer
Hilpricht
Europess
Corner Stone Laid for Prontytown Reform School in W Va
Grand Lodge of Masons and Odd Fellows joined 103 students and about 600 attendees at the corner stone ceremony for the new Prontytown Reform School building. Superintendent Shaw leads the school with 104 inmates and several freed or discharged. the three story brick structure sits on the old court house foundation. J Hop Woods addressed the crowd praising reform over prison, with Masons officials and local clergy in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prontytown Reform School
J. Hop Woods
Grand Lodge of Masons
Grexey & Franczheko
D. W. Shaw
Carry Wait
Indiana
Waiter Slaughter
Parkersburg
Walter S. Shuck
J. Deacon
Jackson V. Spencer
Edward M. Doll
Thomas Nuzum
Lloyd M. Boyles
Nichol Rogers
Tyler
Concord
James K. Smith
George E. Price
Shaw
J. Hop. Woods
Woods
State Senate
Worley
Temple
Taylor County
Commonwealth
Ana Scateenrre
Falas
Dryden
Rowe
Earth
Barnes
M. P. Church
Grafton
Virginias
Oil excitement at Woodfield as wells near Steinfield field
Reports from Woodfield and Marletts describe multiple wells being drilled near the Steubenville region. Early results show depth under 200 feet with production around 20 barrels per day possible, while leases to Galey and Mallon expand activity and nearby communities anticipate more wells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coopertein
Obie
Fareworth
Messrs. Galey & Mallon
Thourande
Marletts
Atlantic Ot! Co
Due
Bace
Steubenville
Oatera
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Eric
Eary Jame
Praia
Amairion
Washington Lowell
Europe
Jamce
Sod Hae
New Jersey
Alwathin
Pratt
Louisville
the Journal
Tresaury
Washington
Queanatown
Ohio Valley
Sarah M. B. Piatt
Pud Jisbad
Mra Piatt
Kentucky
Morgan Bryan
Halleck
Fortunate Isless
Seth
New York
Harold Frederick
Frederick
Anes Observer
Albany Journal
Anovt
Luke Stake
the Idler
Jerome K. Jerome
Robert Iarr
Jeromé
Robert Hare
Robert Barr
Luke Shara
Canada
Detroit
Warr
Jerome
Harr
Alden
Kendals
OF Wah ST
Niffer’s
Washinetox
NGS
SSS
Shem
WLS
Loomis
Shreveport
Dt Bock
Swift Specific
Atlanta, Ga
Snemanananaeanandetede
Koy
Exedoria
Stev Benvitte
Ross Farrell
Woodbtield
Init Chapline Strek
Lutz Bros
Youngs
Teruedy
Alex. T. Young
Jacob
Pky Goods
Stone & Thomas
Pitsurgery Goods Co
Romburger
Alaska
Melach
Jong Seal Piush
FUR Capes
Brows and
Soeneres
Butterick
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