Thunder Storm Brings Narrow Escape for Singleton and Humphries
In a southern wilderness, Major Singleton and Lt. Humphries shelter beneath a clump of scrub oaks as a violent hurricane tears through pines and oaks. The storm’s fury tests rider and horse, but they endure, finally pursuing a fleeing figure suspected to be Goggle toward Mother Blonay’s dwelling.
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Singleton
Humphries
Mirsuit
Smewleton
Old Mother Blonay
Goggle
Proctor
Huck
Major
Rascal
Ill Fated Authors From Past Kings and Courts
A recap of historical royal harshness toward writers. Stories include Bourbon assassins, Napoleon executing publishers, Vera Paskin banished to Siberia after a court intrigue, and John Williams hanged after a feared infernal machine misreading. Pearson's Weekly cites literary peril across eras.
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Paul Courier
Napoleon
Palm of
Nuremberg
Elizabeth
Russia
Vera Paskin
Siberia
England
James 1
John Williams
Williams
James
Parta
Pearson’s Weekly
Resolution for railroad investigation in Charleston House
A resolution introduced by Representative Frost of Charleston calls for a joint committee of two senators and three representatives to probe railroad management. It seeks laws, inspection of rolling stock and earnings, powers to compel testimony, and funding of up to 2000 dollars with per diem pay for members, effective immediately upon governor approval.
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Frost
Charleston
House of Representatives
General Assembly
Island of Anegada This Remote West Indian Isle
The Boston Herald outlines Anegada as a flat low island near the northeastern Caribbean chain. It notes nine miles long, two across, prone to sea breaches, a history of wrecking, a lighthouse turning tides, rich fauna including flamingos, numerous mosquitoes and scorpions, and shallow fresh wells.
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Anegada
Min
West Indies
Sombrero
Jamaica
Schomburgk
Boston Herald
CLOCKS COLLECTORS SEEK CLASSIC LANTERN CLOCKS AND MAKERS
The New York Sun notes early lantern or birdcage clocks prized by collectors. It traces origins from 1628 in Massachusetts to 17th century London makers Tompion Quare and Graham, with patterns like dolphin fret and heraldic designs. It discusses dials, cases, and the spread of long-case and shelf clocks, English and American makers, and the rise of Willard banjo clocks in the 1800s.
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Catherine of Braganza
Pepys
Massachusetts
Lechford
Joseph Stratton
Henry Parks
Hartford
Thomas Tompion
London
White Plains
N. Y
Harrison
Graham
Tompson
William Clement
William III
Tompion
England
Thomas Hancock
John Hancock
Boston Museum of Fine Arts
Quare
Edward East
Joseph Knibb
James Clowes
James Lownes
Canterbury
Preston
Worcester
New England
EM Terry
Windsor
Eli Terry
Terry
Daniel Harland
Timothy Peck
Seth Thomas
Herman Clark
James Harrison
Asa Hopkins
Willards
Europe
America
Willard
Simon
Aaron
Benjamin
Simon, Jr
Banjo
Boston
Grafton
Roxbury
New York Sun
Hollow glass bricks enter building market for aesthetic use
Demand for hollow bricks and blocks spurs glass makers to market hollow glass bricks. They are lighter stronger than clay bricks and excellent insulators. Walls seal with colorless glass mortar and can be translucent or opaque. Clergymen were not allowed to marry in England until 1547.
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England
Artificial Eggs Impress Inventions From China To Modern Markets
The article outlines failed artificial egg concepts and shifts toward preserving real eggs, citing China’s clay wrapped hard boiled eggs as centuries old. It notes new American experiments to imitate and surpass Chinese methods, with implications for long term egg preservation and culinary use. It also lists annual production figures for perfumes, detailing orange blossoms and other flowers.
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China
Paper Yarns For Weaving And Their Uses In Fabrics
Paper yarns, spun from recycled or treated pulp, offer wind protection when woven into fabrics and can be combined with wool for washable cloth. They have breaking strengths of 18 000 to 28 000 feet versus 43 000 to 47 000 for cotton, with better water resistance than flax or jute. The cost of a wool paper blend could yield clothing under three dollars, with spinning on standard looms and primary uses in towels and bedding.
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Asia
Professor Zanetti
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W. Gilmore Simms
Cape Hatteras
Atlantic
Mossfoot
Leutenant
Senate
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