Lew Wallace An Early Author And His Chariot Race Memory
The piece recalls General Lew Wallace and his novel Ben Hur, describing his writing method during a golden age. It reflects on the author’s mind, the impact of his work on readers, and mentions his household, family, and the critical reception of his Chronicle era prose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mme
Lew Wallace
Crawfonterine
Ben-Hur
Laney
Wailane
Walbane
Deland
Ube
Emi
Carey
Hevker
Aol
Jared
Wiatinoe
Faye
Vite Baelt
Ben Abeer
Tim
Luis
Awe
M Quuser
Gerd
Bards
New York
Strange System of Signs in Prison Communication
A long excerpt describes covert inmate signaling within prisons and the failures of officials to curb it. It details finger eyes and lip codes, signs drawn on metal with stamps, and other clever methods used to transmit plans. The piece notes authorities repeatedly fail to uncover the secret system, while convicts inform each other of actions and escapes within fifteen minutes of events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tvos
Beerfere
Easion
Indianapolis Journal
Boys of Wall Street tale of a broker and shop boy gambler
A New York tale portrays a junior broker spotting a office boy trading in bucket shops. The boy confesses profits from small wagers, then is urged to quit. others are exposed as their elders warn against speculation. A German employee later reveals a youth of about 15- or 18-year-olds becoming a regular gambler, with tales of ruined reputations and temptations in Wall Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hin
Wall Street
Hiner
Bilis
Ein Week
Lee
Tina Ervey
Bi Deere
John
Bucket Shop
Themene Lupe
Sant Gomtesaue
Etiy
Sani
James
Smalley
New York
Citr
Boston
Washington chiropodist recalls presidents toes in chair
A Washington chiropodist recounts treating presidents from Buchanan to Hayes and Lincoln, describing Lincoln hosting clergy during a foot procedure and detailing witty moments with other leaders, while noting Stanton, Grant, and Garfield visits and a general pattern of pied ailments. A second feature notes an enterprising New York woman reviving antique furniture for collectors amid ghostly old houses.
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Washington
Venturs
Buchanan
White House
Lincoln
Wile
Linonln
Stanton
Johnson
Grant
Tian
Tissu
Gon
Bealy
Swoeld
Hayes
Carfield
Congass
Sid Asker
Gen. Garfield
Uif
Arthur
Washington Cor
Lew Yorks Tribune
New York
Brooklyn
New Hampshire
Connecticut
Ify
Washington Square
Puta Avenue
Getaby
Pleesane Businss
Gov
Nashville Ameen
Lincoln and Volk recount Lincoln sittings for busts in 1860
Leonard W. Volk’s reminiscences describe Lincoln’s final studio sittings in Portland and Springfield for the famous bust. The narrative covers height, weight, nervousness, and the long process of modeling while Lincoln joked, fought back fatigue, and joked about history. It recalls Well’s “limits mask” casting, travel interruptions, and Volk’s memory of Lincoln’s humility and humor amid a harsh spring.
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Timbee
Mr. York
Douglas
William T. Seward
Andruw Robinen
Gen. Diz
Gen Grant
Lincoln
Volk
Well
Rt. Gusden
Lincols Park
Europe
Linenin
Votk Cafiat
M Wuld
Dougine
Washington
Detelan
Iwann Lincoln
Springfield
United States
Askas Me Volk
Disstorn
Westers
Pever
Wiwin
Mir
Volkeetuikio
Chicago
Unclear Portraits and Rooms in Paris Studio Scene
A chaotic narrative describes a crowded cheerful room of artists and models in a Paris or European studio, with paintings, wallpaper, and a tense dialogue about beauty and form. A male artist critiques the model, while a clerk, visitors, and various figures observe, with cryptic remarks on art, desire, and the mood of the space. The text blends painterly description with fragmented dialogue and social dynamics in an intimate studio setting.
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Ali
Pier Epeyer
Ib Limger
Aed Chewis
Ald Otter Magerstiotis
Jace
Matarally
Steller
Wenblag
Tacaene
Combuertinti
Ronan
Leon
Rabin
Pivus
New York
Conmaiercad
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Heorme
Fiji
Ayuilly Weil
Astmal
Wendy Hall
Mary
New York Mail
Attemmt
Ovary
Rome
Cementariees
Akrop
Siller
Taras
Boys OF Wall Street
Uist
Alice
Tridee
Americas
Abe Indie
Progres
Albany
Nina
Husdler
Wymin
Wedivel
Marion Harland
Claepo Sourtaak
Tichens
Bluteas
Lex
Chana
Poly
Engaud
Hem. Trement
Apa Har Gaetan
Buena
Lincoln and Volk
Leonard W. Volk
Abraham Lincoln
Tornia
Vork
Havens
United States Court
Gelsee Jame Arnold
James. F
Douglas Thei
Mr. Vouk
Portland Teck
Yebua Be
Cours
Ras Ct
New ‘York
Millirewiese Petre
Tubes
Mr. Totes
Milgraire Pa
Nasser i
Laman
Troy
Komo
Woulerment
Helple Scem
Aber
Comry
Ain
Atill
Tarins
Vernona Jarbeau
St Louis Hepublican
Wien
Marie
Skaping
Attlee
Dierent
Burma
Casale
Howe
Jerry Say
Professon
Parle
Sarr ‘Forks City
Dytter Tharpe
Workington
Jest
Deren
Popelartty
Fenmatinocaal Sethertinen
Gotha
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