Man Picked Up at Sea On Anarchist Plot
The Euphemia, nearing Gibraltar, rescues a lone boat survivor who claims a hidden infernal machine aboard. He warns Captain Price of a plan to destroy large steamers, pointing to a box in John Ramsden’s baggage. The tale follows the attempted disposal, a chase, and a warning to authorities as police pursue the fugitives.
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Euphemia
Gibraltar
Mediterranean
Naples
Price
Ter
John Ramsden
New York
Putser
Strait of
Glbraltar
Apollos ‘Dart
Joli Ramsden
He Pal
Hopifal
Throne Lights and Royal Portraits Amid Poem Edition
Queen Caroline of Saxony plans a poetry edition including Le Coup de Canon set to music by Princess Amelie. Emperor William, at forty four, shows signs of age with gray in hair and a worried face. The Prince of Wales favors white roses as a Sandringham bloom variety is shipped to London daily. Netheland Insurance cancels life policy on the king of Servin for nonpayment, linked to assassination fears.
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Caroline
Saxony
Amelie
William
Prince of Wales
Sandringham
London
Netherlanda Toxurance Company
Servin
Pen and Brush Reflect Henry James and Gaslit Art
The fragment notes Henry James discussing his preferred working conditions with an acquaintance, while Solomon J. Solomon is praised for gaslight painting. It mentions art under artificial light, London’s dim nights, and the painter’s practice of working in such conditions. The piece also mentions Herbert Spencer at eighty three, born in Derby, educated by his uncle, and wary of academic degrees and titles.
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Henry James
Hin
Solomon J. Solomon
London
Herbert Spencer
Derby
Thoms Spencer
Hinton Charterhouse
Bath
Spencer
Alexander I of Servia Early Life and Draga's Claim
Henry W. Fischer recounts Alexander I, child prince turned king, resisting German pressure to separate from his mother Queen Natalie. Draga, later queen, describes meeting him and outlining plans to marry and guide his rule while promising Natalie support. The narrative highlights Alexander’s courage, democratic impulses, and the turbulent dynastic politics surrounding his youth.
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Henry W. Fischer
Alexander I
Servia
Alexander
Milan
Deeres
Belgrade
Natalie
Morisal
Papa
Mamma
Gereman
Germany
Wiesbaden
Alnus
Trata
Procuiis
Acarcely
Baden
Vienna
Dr. Dokles
Terri Firma
Budepest
Anideisy Street
Senator Burton Urges Dams and Canals After Floods
Kanvas Senator J S Burton of Kanaas, chair of the senate forestry committee, argues recent floods could have been prevented with headwater reservoirs. He cites Kansas City and Topeka losses and says impounding waters in the rain belt would aid irrigation and reduce flood damage.
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Kanvas
Cannis
J. S. Burton
Kanaas
Senate Forestry Commission
Abilene
Kany
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Kansas City
Topeke
Plains
Toronto's Expectations and the Haunting Road Poem
A fragmented excerpt from the Gazette features mixed lines about Toronto’s power from Niagara Falls and a melodramatic reflection on a motorist’s farewell. The text blends urban energy with bleak imagery, hinting at personal burdens and a looming confrontation with fate as it winds through dreamlike stanzas.
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Toronto
Peculiar Mexican Plant to Exhibit at St Louis Fair
The Mexicot Herald reports the Institute Medico of Mexico City will send a mysterious grey medicinal plant exhibit to the St Louis World’s Fair. It includes a full explanation of find spots and processing into medicines, plus a wild plant from Michoacan said to cause lost directions when its aroma is inhaled. An observer warns the plant could attract many visitors and attract police attention if its effects prove hazardous.
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St. Leary
Michoacan
St Louis
Oldest Californa graduate presides at Commencement
Rev Alfred Lyle, the oldest living graduate of the University of California, led the commencement. He earned his degree in 1864. Mrs R R Reins, oldest principal in New York schools, has served since 1803. Her teachers presented a display of diamonds and pearls hidden in a box of American Beauty roses on her desk. Carnegie Institute executive committee granted $5000 plus travel expenses to Arthur Gamgee emeritus professor Owens College Manchester to prepare a nutrition physiology report.
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Alfred &. Lyle
University of California
R. Reins
New York
Carnegie Institute
Washington
Church merry go round scheme aids Indiana church finances
Two Washington County churches, Baptist and United Brethren, fundraise through a merry go round ride under construction. Tickets are sold and proceeds shared: one prize to the showman, one share to each church, with active leaders Rev. Miles and Rev. Hobson driving interest. The plan draws comment in religious circles and locals watch outcomes.
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Indiana
The
Baptist
United Brethren Churches of
Washington
Dares County
Ind
Chicago
Mr. Miles
Baptist Church
Hobson
United Brethren Church
Temporary U S Legation Housed in Ancient Peking Temple
The United States Legation in Peking will occupy an old Chinese temple on grounds allotted by the Chinese authorities. The move follows the transfer of the former legation property to Korea, with Kim Jong proposal to repair the temple for temporary legation use. The comptroller considers using the appropriation for repairs as not rent, enabling suitable quarters for the legation.
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United States
Peking
Ching
Washington
Conger Ins
Ting
Comptroller
Fse
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Quren
Servis
Acertain
Tassin
Auetria
Jean
Iired
Quem Natalie
Tlarrita
Mr. Sandburg
Parewell
Dalance
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