Various World Facts and Inventions From A Wide Range
A miscellany notes Belgium population growth since years, speeds of sound in air and water, prices of literary autographs, and hospital capacity in Europe. It mentions Java women led states, a Chinese bristle sorting example, the Duke of Argyll’s music claim, Baden Powell gift, Glasgow exhibition plans, and acetylene powered car lighting trials by the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul railway.
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Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Company
Australian tourist’s purse found on London bus
A Melbourne report notes a coincidence where an Australian passenger found a purse left on a Strand bus by an Alistration lady returning from London. The finder recognized a visiting card, notified Melbourne, and the purse was returned intact.
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Melbourne
London
Strand
Wee Aloo
Estate of James Tyson Reveals Hidden Bankings
The Sydney Morning Herald reports that while tidying James Tyson’s private Felton office, inspectors found fixed deposit receipts for 430000 in Queensland National Bank, 97 shares in the same bank, and £60000 in City Bank shares amid a pile of valueless papers.
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Sydney Morning Herald
James Tyson
Felton
Queensland National Bank
City Bank
English war office tests new Australian magazine rifle
The War Office experiments with a new magazine rifle by an Australian inventor. It features automatic cartridge feed, fired 30 rounds per minute at Risley with 2s hits including 17 bull’s-eyes. Claimed to surpass Lee Metford and Mauser in strength and simplicity, costs 85 percent less to manufacture and weighs 1.25 pounds less. Endorsed by Lord Roberts and likely to join the British army after the South African campaign.
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War Office
Risley
Lord Maries Heresford
The Meadow Lark Poem by Lloyd Mifflin
Poem reflection on the meadow lark's song and its sorrowful beauty. The speaker asks the bird to share its art and keep its tune near the earth as a lasting memory. It references love's sadness and the enduring, gentle music that lingers beyond the speaker's life.
Cousin Chester Arrives Meets Stafford Family Heir
In Chicago a Midland family learns a cousin from the East is to visit. Ross Stafford meets Adele Chester at the depot and courtship follows, with a wedding soon hinted as the brothers debate the match amid comic reveal.
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George
Stafford
Godfrey Chester
Henry
Mrs. Stafford
Paterfamilias
Chester
Chicago
New York
Ralph
Ross
Newberry Library
Henry Stafford
Cheser
Union
Rosas Stafford
Denver
Brigham
Abe
Rose
Helen Stafford
Ielen
Miss Chester
Rich Men Too Greedy Opinion Piece
A New York Press writer argues for laws forcing aging capitalists to retire to free opportunities for younger workers. He laments rapid population growth, veteran wealth accumulation, and insists the rich toil on greedily while the poor suffer, ending in a moral critique of wealth.
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New York Press
A Tale of Two Shirts Stolen by Soldier
A discharged Philippine veteran recounts taking two shirts hanging to dry at a residence near a stone church. He had only half a shirt, and a woman warned him of judgment day. He replied he would pay later, taking both shirts.
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Ross
Philippines
Yale Graduates and shifting regional origins
The Yale class of 1895 to 1899 shows 29 percent from New England, 38 percent from the middle Atlantic, 22 percent from the north central, and 7 percent from the South. A notable share pursue business careers, with one third entering business and another third joining the law by century’s start.
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Yale
Yale University
New England
Middle Atlantic States
North Central States
South
Also Mentioned on This Page
R. C. McKinner
Alpine
Texas
Merpero
Belgium
Blackmore
Mr. Gladstone
Lord Byron
Moncow
Europe
Paria Exposition
Java
Ile Ln
Hin State Council
Tlentain
China
Duke of Argyll
Oban
Queensland
Baden-Powell
Croydon
Prince of Wales
Glasgow
Scotland
Lloyd Mifflin
Independent
Tom
Anon
Union Depot
Ross Stafford
Athletic Club
House of Stafford
Adele Chester
Helen
Adele
Chicago Tribune
Houston
Piatti Oe
Odeth, Inc
Santa FE
Keenan
Pass
Pommec
L. Douglas
W. J. Douglas
Sawyer’s Slickers
Excelsior
Arize
Bawyer & Son
Kolefre
East Cambridge
Mune
C. B. Anderson & Co
Dallas
Tex
Galveston
Yer Photo Supply Co
W.N. U. Houston
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