Jealousy and Intrigue in an American Household
Frank, Edith, and George Burton navigate marriage, fidelity, and jealousy as Burton clandestinely courts Edith with Nellie Gilder. The narrator confronts betrayals, ends with Edith admitting love and urging restraint, while the husband contends with his own masculine pride and lingering suspicions.
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George Burton Ia
Chicago
Basih
Jan
Edith
Nellie Gilder
George Burton
Burton
Tadith
George
Dich
Goodby
James Caldwell
John Bartington
Waldor
Astoria
Hich
Yterlainly
Kitten
Persie
Rushion
Pudge
Nelle
Frank
Jie
Tidith
Joe
Adirondacks
Sie
Widith
Nellie
Ila
History of Cameos and Onyx Use in Ancient Gem Craft
A Scientific American summary of Cyril Davenport's London lecture on cameos. It traces early shell and stone carvings before onyx, notes key Graeco Roman and Augustan works, signatures, and notable pieces like the Triumph of Bacchus and Agate de Tibera. It covers glass cameos, vase examples, and Renaissance forgeries, plus patrons in Italy and England and late French contributors.
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Scientific American
Cyril Davenport
Royal Institution
London
Davenport
Naplea
Constantine
Christhin
Lhastruterdt
Eniaer
Hercules
Dryvid
Pseus
Thy Gorton
Avid
Goliath
Ventses
Ledus
Agate de Wbeve
Pacis
Joseph
Egypt
Renais
Eros
Psyche
Pope Pius II
Lorenzo de Medici
Queen Elizabeth
Edward Burch
Marchant, Wray and Brett
Great Britain
Bernardo Pistrichief
Mint
France
Adolph David
Henri Francois
Georges Lemaire
Destroying Wolves and Coyotes Plan by State Veterinarian
The Montana plan led by Dr. M. B. Knowles seeks to destroy wolves and coyotes by capturing puppies or cubs, infecting them with mange, and releasing them to spread the disease. Officials expect many casualties among canines and possible spread to dogs and cats, with uncertain impact on sheep. The project aims to protect sheep interests and observe outcomes.
The American traveler and language barriers
An aging reminiscence about Mrs. Mary A. Livermore recalling a European hotel encounter. The tale highlights Americans abroad facing communication hurdles as language gaps arise and a Maine born host helps with a ready English answer. The anecdote underscores the ubiquity of Americans worldwide.
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Mary A. Livermore
Europa
Yaas
Eastport
Maine
Sailors Battle Army at Libau as Revolt Grips City
Rioting in Libau continues with hundreds dead as czarists struggle to quell the uprising. Battle fleet ships defend the Black Sea positions while armament details appear in the report.
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Libau
Czar
Mutiny at Odessa Potemkine Battleship Unfolds
Reports from Odessa describe a mutiny aboard the Potemkine as sailors seized arms and killed officers. The battleship was anchored with other ships in the harbor, a red flag raised, and fires spreading through the port as troops and reinforcements were moved to quell the uprising.
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London
Daily Mail
Odeest
Kniaz Fotemkine
Kniaz Potankine
Georgi Poboedonuset
Avhich
Shina
Odessa
Tetershure
Kniaz Potemkine
Russia
Washington
State Department
Henan
Potemkine
Meyer
St. Petersburg
Odlessa
Linyds
Auiet
Odexga
Westerday
Golikoff
Omiltechuk
Passh
Cfty
Expect General Uprising. Long Predicted Revolution Nears
St. Petersburg reports the Russian government, though crippled by Odessa's upheaval and Libau mutiny news, is making desperate, frantic efforts to quell and control the brewing general uprising long foreseen by observers. The dramatic turn signals a pivotal moment in the crisis that shadows the nation.
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St. Petersburg
Odessa
Libau
Mutinies, Armistice Talks and Naval Movements Abroad
Wartime dispatches report Cronstadt mutiny fading with workers still idle while 8000 sailors and dockyard workers reportedly strike at Cronstadt. The Kniaz Potemkin surrendered with no shots fired and fleet arrivals noted. Messages from London and Petersburg describe armistice discussions and stalled military operations amid global tension.
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Petersburg
Cronstadt
Turmoil Widespread as Polish Caucasus Revolts Rise
Mutinies threaten with revolution as Poland and the Caucasus ignite civil unrest. Od essia martial law is imposed, Admiral Kruger's squadron moves to surrender the Kniaz Potemkine. Bluejackets speculate they may revolt if ordered to fire. General killed at Bishineff as troops flood Bishinerye. Army mobilization triggers village looting and vodka shop raids.
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Kruger
Kalaz Potemkine
Skrydloff
Poland
Caucasus
Suete Font
Sebastopol
Kiniaz Polemkine
Odessa
Libau
Council For Imperial Defense
Grand Duke
Nicholas
Jules
Vali
Russia
Manchuria
Admiralty
Black Sea
Skrydlof
Kniaz
Nicknames for Nations and the Japan Japs debate
A discussion on ethnic nicknames across nations, noting how some groups resent slurs while others like jokes about foreigners. The piece questions who bears offense and why, contrasting reactions to terms like Yankee and Jap with those toward Irish Paddies and French Jean Crapaud. It argues many races seek grievances, while Japan accepts the term Jap as a familiar, affectionate nickname.
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New York V Tribune
Islanda
Asia
Europe
la Belle France
Jean Crapaud
Johhny the Frog
England
Island Empire
The
East
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Rushton
Frank Chronicle
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Manning
Jadith
George Urtan
Madame
Beth
Nelile
Stevuller
Amaller
Larsinia
Jil
Laynechet
Men Fen
Hosislay
Avlatitelia
Ghorges Pobiedonasela
Bunope
Jersburg
Kalisz
Tnesia
Gutoersey
Momanof Dynes
Kragey Mutton
Squadro
Sevastanal
Kager
Kherson
Berlin
Yeatenday
ATS Gsufie
Saratof
Paris
Odes
Uity
Grarevitch
Ertson
Tsingtao
China
Ore
Jake
Czarevitch
Rojestyensky
Sea of Japan
Robertson
WAR Bulletins
Heenan
Lonmion
Tannes
Cahite
Petersbore
Iishineff
Bucharest
Adispteh
Bishinerye
Ab Idshilaomn A
Ramny
Armny Re
Tv Vilages
Smelee
Khinelott
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