Death of German Ambassador von Sternberg in Heidelberg
Baron Speck von Sternberg, German ambassador to the United States, died in Hotel Victoria Heidelberg at fifty six from lung inflammation. He and his wife Miss Lillian Langham of Louisville had sought medical aid in Germany and planned to return to Washington after audience with Emperor William. In Washington his death shocks officials. he was a trusted friend of President Roosevelt and a frequent White House guest, known for a close bond with Gifford Pinchot and Atlee.
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Heidelberg
Germany
Baron Speck von Sternberg
United States
Victoria
Lillian May Langham
Louisville
Baron von Sternberg
Hamburg
Czerny
Berlin
William Prevous
Washington
New York
Ambassador von Sternberg
State Department
Baron Sternberg
Diplomatic Corps
Roosevelt
Atlee
Gifford Pinchot
Forester
Mr. Roosevelt
America
White House
Ambassador Sternberg
When Watches Were New in Early History
The early watch appeared about dessert plate size as a pocket clock with weights. In 1550 springs replaced weights, initial springs were straight pieces of steel. Early watches had one hand and poor accuracy, winding twice daily and requiring a year to produce an order. Dials were silver or brass, cases opened, and large four to five inch diameters. A plain watch cost about 1,600 in current dollars.
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Edward VI
Trolling Tarpon Challenges and Fishing Tactics
The piece discusses trolling for tarpon in Country Life In America with notes from Julian A. Dimock. It compares trolling to other methods, noting the tarpon's hard mouth and the need for care to set hooks firmly, reflecting on old fishermen who prefer still fishing and the emotional impact of disruption during the hunt.
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Julian A. Dimock
America
Fishing line dangers in tackle and hook injuries
The article discusses how line breaks can prevent a victim from freeing from a hook and notes trolling can cause a brief struggle after the strain ends, leaving only a sore mouth as a symptom. It emphasizes the risk and timing in handling fishing gear and injuries.
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Wish
The Greek Symposium Banquet Ritual and Socratic Attire
The passage explains that the symposium was a drinking gathering with a formal pre banqueting feast reflecting the host’s wealth. It notes Socrates participating in such banquets and a market encounter where Socrates presents his finery for an uninvited banquet at Agathon's, illustrating social expectations.
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Socrates
Plato
Agathon
Properly Boiled Meat for Juicy Tenderness
To preserve juices and soluble salts boil the meat rapidly for about ten minutes then move the kettle to the back of the fire to simmer gently. This seals the outer rind and keeps juices inside, yielding juicy tender meat, while boiling fully would make it hard and chippy.
Oldest Crown Office Lord High Steward Origins
Beritatu notes the lord high steward as the oldest crown office preceding Edward the Confessor. Some authorities claim Offa established it in 757. The role was for centuries second to the king and was hereditary in certain noble families.
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Edward the Confessor
Offa
Statesman Faces Investigation and Counsel Exchange
A dialogue notes an upcoming investigation with the statesman saying he will be represented by counsel and anticipates being misrepresented by opposing counsel. The remark frames legal scrutiny and defense dynamics.
Exchange on Harmony and Husbandly Disputes
A humorous exchange contrasts Mrs White and Mrs Black on marital agreement. Mrs Black notes they always agree except when the husband is in a bad mood or pigheaded, adding a wry smile to the domestic banter.
He Was Good Miss Askham and the Painter's Pause
An exchange from the Cleveland Leader shows Miss Askham questioning the artist about painting animals daily while Mr. D'Auber explains his Friday routine of painting eight pieces. The brief dialogue highlights routine and artistic focus.
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Miss Askham
D’auber
Cleveland
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Inter State Fair
Sweet Pea Carnival
Bozeman
Montana
Montana State Firemen’s Association
Northern Pacific Railway
J.B. Spurling
G. A
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Seattle
Wash
Ww. D. Richards
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