Dolly the Rose and the Murder in the Tombs
John Blake recalls a life with Dolly, his wife, and the night she died after his confession. He describes a courtly, loving marriage, Dolly’s roses, and the moment of infidelity, culminating in Dolly’s death and his lingering remorse in prison as he tells the doctor his story.
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Blake
1 Hley
Townley
John Blake
Yse Ox
Dolly
Holly
John Tluke
Rodgo
Twenty-third Street
Dally
Jin Fraser
Nour
Ferlin
Jim
Tally
Tve
Walt
Zane
Twig
Hasses
Quaker Yearly Meetings and Their Decision Process
A Chicago Inter Ocean report describes Quaker yearly meetings where there is no voting or president. The clerk and assistant listen to discussions, then jot a summary of the prevailing opinion. Dissent is voiced and the clerk may revise seconds until the Friends are satisfied.
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Friends
Aanemiber
Chicago
Pungent Paragraphs and Quips Across Papers
A collage of clipped humor and world-weary lines from 19th century papers. Snippets include a Yonkers Statesman jab at a friend’s frugal ways, a Cincinnati Enquirer pun about a blonde heroine, a Philadelphia North American quip on unsound minds, and a Memphis Scimitar dialect bit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yonkers
Cincinnatic Enquirer
Unused Stamps Redeeming Misaddressed Envelopes
A New York Journal note describes the postal service branch that redeems misdirected stamped envelopes. Clerks recount careless returns from firms, stacked or folded envelopes, and various spoilage methods. Government pays only face value in cash. misdirected stamps drawn from regular supply, with counts required for payment.
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Mier
Postal Service
New York
Department At
Washington
N.Y. Journal
Skeletons Found in Stockton Trench Likely Preceded White Settlement
Physicians in St Joseph examine bones pulled from a trench near Stockton Kansas where about 200 skeletons lie buried. Initial belief suggests a massacre or battle with remains of men women and children. Locals note no remembered conflict. age of burials implied to predate white settlement.
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Stockton
Kan
St. Joseph
Indies
Plains
Robber Holds Denver Banker at Gunpoint for 21000
The Pittsburgh Dispatch reports a Denver banker, Mr. Moffat, was robbed of 21000 in his private office at noon. A robber with a revolver and a bottle of liquid forced him to write the check and accompany him to the tellers cage. He escaped with the money, vowing to blow up the bank if pursued. The gun and overcoat were found. the bottle contained sweet oil, not nitroglycerine.
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Denver
Moffat
Saga
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Moffat Fo
Mr. Moffat
The Strong Jaw and Unlikely Canine War Devices
A column discusses primate canines as weapons rather than food tools, noting their role in social and defense conflicts among apes. It then shifts to digestion and weight, explaining why eating one pound may not change weight much, and ends with anecdotes and medical advert lines about digestion and health products.
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Susi
Spya Blackwood
Wonderland 1896 Yellowstone trip offer from Northern Pacific
In a nostalgic appeal the piece highlights Yellowstone Park as the Wonderland and urges Americans to learn about the region. It promotes sending eight cents in stamps to the Northern Pacific for a souvenir book with maps and engravings, and notes the park’s enduring appeal for future generations.
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Wonderland
Sergety
Seay
Prour Te Cura
Northern Pacific Railroad Co
Yellowstone Park
Thie Park
Ontoor
Northern Pacific Railroas
St. Paul
Minn
Through Sleeping Car to Washington for Young People's Society
Tickets sold from Minneapolis and St Paul to Washington and return for International Meeting of the Young People's Society Christian Endeavor. Through sleeping cars on Northwestern Limited route via Big Four and Chesapeake and Ohio. Departure July 6 from Minneapolis. features include mountain scenery Virginia battlefields dining car service and electric lights. For details contact City Ticket Office Nicollet House Block Minneapolis.
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Washington, D
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Washington
International Meeting
Young People’s Society
Christian Endeavor
Northwestern
America
Virginia Battlefields
Nextuwsstekn Life
Nicol- Jet House Block
Minn
Byrup of Figs praised for gentle laxative effect
Modern Mother finds Byrup of Figs preferable for children over other laxatives. It is produced by the California Fig Syrup Company. The ad cites child acceptance and health benefits, while a tongue in cheek note from Tit-Bits and other snippets follow, including medical claims and miscellaneous quotations.
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California Fig Syrup Company
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Fraser
Jito
Syaid
Yuerbe Sever Was
Merk
Jist
Brudder
Memphis Scimitar
Kentucky
Awell
Boston Herald
Branson
Mr. Garrick
Hy Geer
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Mr. Wiggles
Wiggles
Somerville Journal
Little Dot
Dot
Congregationalist
Hoyt
Hostetter
Huston
Indianapolis Journal
Lizzie Fenner
Camp St
Barrisburg
Briggs
Warea
Saudi
Auche
Walter
Detroit Free Press
Ashmsa Soman
Conner Inert
Iger
Someryie Journal
Dr. Silvie
Kane
Arcist
Phila
Uscre Bos
Favori
Converenc
Wilcam
Amercan
I. Hella
Bloch Bros. Tobacco Co
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