The Eighth Wonder of the World Borobudur Temple of Java
The Borobudur temple in Java, formed entirely of black Java stone and about 620 feet per side, rises on a leveled eminence. Its seven terraces descend to a central circular dome with a huge Buddha statue, surrounded by figures of Brahminical gods in nearby ruins. Clarence B. Moore’s travels brought wider knowledge of this near-mythic monument.
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Boro Budur
Java
Acropolis
Colosseum
Clarence B. Moore
Buddha
Great Salt Lake Bathing Cites Pure Waters and Safety
An article extols Great Salt Lake Utah as purest brine with clear water and a sand bottom. It notes no life in the lake and safe sea bathing, emphasizing the unique salinity and absence of insects or worms for bathers.
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Great Salt Lake
Utah
North
Ameri
Europe
Tke Banquo
Salt Lake City
Washington Crows Fight on Franklin School Turrets
In Washington two crows said to have nested for years perch on the Franklin public school building turrets. The odd tale notes their frequent fights and the odd behavior observed as weekend visitors arrive.
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Franklin Public School
Washington
Temple of Borobudur described in Java voyage narrative
A traveler recounts the journey from Batavia to Samarang, culminating in the Borobudur temple. He details the sprawling bas reliefs, Buddha images, and the massive dome, plus the buoyant lake bath and saltwater hazards nearby, contrasting the site with other ancient ruins. He questions the temple’s origins and notes local atmosphere in Batavia.
Why the Boers Are Good Marksmen
A Boer hunting expedition illustration is cited as a strong proof that Transvaalers are superb marksmen. The veldt burgher spends much time hunting to stock his larder, mastering the Mauser to bring down game at long range and even kill cattle with precise shots.
Harvard alum recalls brutal supers audition ordeal on stage
Walter Kellogg of St Louis recounts in the New York Tribune how, as a freshman at Harvard, he pursued an acting dream by applying as a stage extra. He describes wandering through a theater, stripped to his undergarments, mocked by crew, and forced to endure a humiliating, chaotic tryout before finally retrieving his clothes and returning to Cambridge. He now prefers watching plays from the audience.
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Harvard
Walter Kellogg
St. Louis
New York Tribune
Cambridge
Galena Honors General Grant On Birthday Celebration
Galena celebrated the birthday of General U.S. Grant with a city wide tribute. Thousands joined parades and exercises as eight annual observances mark the Grant monument dedication. Special excursion trains and a first rate crowd attended with Gov Theodore Roosevelt delivering the day’s oration.
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Galena
Galen
U.S. Grant
Grant
Gaiann
Ilinois Central
Theodore Roosevelt
Chicago
J. H. Long
Watson Says He Is Dead The Georgian Will Not Accept
In Atlanta on April 28 Populist conventions in several northern states named Thomas J. Watson of Georgia first on the ticket, stirring southern political circles. Watson declared he would not accept any nomination, asking to be numbered among the politically dead and left to rest in peace.
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Atlanta
Watson
Hanna Will Be Chairman of National Committee
General Charles F. Dick interviews say Hanna would again accept the chairmanship and direct McKinley’s re election campaign. He laughs off Admiral Dewey as a serious candidate. Hanna and Dick depart for Pittsburgh to attend a banquet before heading to Washington.
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Wilo
Cleveland
Charles F. Dick
Hanna
National Committee
McKinley
Admiral Dewey
Dewey
Pittsburg
Washington
Declares for a New Creed in Presbyterian Church
John Willis Buer of Boston National Christian Endeavor secretary and ecumenical missionary conference delegate releases views on Presbyterian creed revision. He supports a powerful creed, argues ten years of youth work show revision of the old has failed and renewed agitation will provoke strife and discord.
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Boston
Mass
John Willis Buer
National Christian Endeavor
Presbyterian Church
Ecumenical Missionary Conference
Laymen discuss self support at Carnegie hall meeting
Taymen's Thiuloge New York April 30 reports mission aries and delegates meeting at Carnegie hall. Morning sessions covered self support by mission churches while afternoon groups debated industrial training elementary schools and laity gathered in the evening. Queen Lands storyhead London April 28 details the queen's Holyhead landing and reception with an address from Ches ter mayor and corporation.
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Taymen’s Thiuloge
New York
Carnegie Hall
Queen
Storyhead
London
Holyhead
Ireland
Chester
Chicago Postal Clerks Get Court of Claims Pay Ruling
Five hundred Chicago postal clerks are allowed extra pay totaling 16113 dollars and 19 cents by the Court of Claims. The house today received the court’s report covering claims to 94058 dollars and 52 cents. An appropriation will be voted for the allowed claims.
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Chicago
Twin
Washington
Court of Claims
House
Kegelver for a Railroad Receivership Named in New York
Judge La Combe of the United States Circuit Court on April 28 appointed Henry W. Gaga as receiver for the New York and Ottawa Company. The action marks a court step in the railroad matter and sets the stage for protection of assets pending further decree.
Fraternalism, Degeneracy and a Patent Remedy
A fragmentary item discusses Rev Charles M Sheldon and fraternal orders, then shifts to criticisms of aristocracy and decadence. It touts Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters as a blood purifier and stomach strengthener, claiming cures for constipation indigestion and dyspepsia while urging healthier men.
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Charles M. Sheldon
Topelea Telured Brotherhood
Morley’s Honey Pectoral Aids Quick Thorough Cures
An advertisement extols Morley’s Honey Pectoral as a fast but complete remedy for colds and coughs, warning that neglect allows germs to invade the lungs. The notice notes broad availability through agents in towns. It mentions Japanese schoolboys taken to forests in autumn for rabbit hunting, as part of a separate training or activity reference.
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Morley
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Girgenti
Italy
France
Bara
Joseph Maybaugh
Dundee
Cincinnati
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Ananter
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Iowa
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Hox
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Lewis Gas Engines
Thompson & Sons Mfa. Co
Beloit
Wis
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Guignorth
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Vine and
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