The Austrian Navy Threat in the Mediterranean
In the article from Everybody's Magazine the piece argues Austria, though not a historic sea power, will soon possess thirteen powerful battleships. It contends Austria could dominate Malta Cyprus Egypt, threaten Suez, and disrupt British commerce unless a strong British Mediterranean fleet is present.
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Austria
Germany
Mediterranean
Malta
Cyprus
Egypt
Suez Canal
India
East
Everybody's Magazine
Dormouse Immune to Snake Bite Discovered in France
Naturalist M. G. Billard of Clermont-Ferrand reports the dormouse can resist viper venom. Four milligrams of dried venom given to a two ounce dormouse produced no effect, while a rattlesnake would easily kill it. The discovery adds dormice to a short list of animals immune to snake bites.
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M. G. Billard
Clermont-Ferrand
France
M. Billard
French iron shavings cement paving blocks touted as indestructible
A French engineer deposits iron shavings from lathes into cement to form paving blocks. The mold fills with the mixture and grout so the interstices are fully penetrated. Reported tests claim compressive strength near 150000 psi and tensile strength quadruple that of ordinary cement. Chicago Journal
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Chicago Journal
Conducting Without Baton by M Wassin Safonoff
Russian conductor M Wassin Safonoff, famed for directing the Newcastle music festival, performs without a baton and says players must watch his fingers. He notes he has abandoned the baton and predicts future conductors may follow suit, while London News confirms his exceptional results.
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M. Wassin Safonoff
Newcastle
M. Safonoff
London
London News
Paris Dog Meat Permits Sought by Applicants
A Paris paper reports many people seek to sell dog meat and the prefecture has not granted permits as the trade is unlawful. If applications rise, authorities may seek a definite decision. The piece notes horse meat is common abroad, but dog flesh would meet instinctive repugnance.
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Paris
Prefecture of Police
China
Snakes Found On Trains At Bragulia Station
Snakes infest Bragulia railway station in Servia forcing precautions when trains stop. An Englishwoman traveling from Constantinople found a small snake coiled on her traveling bag and searches uncovered several more serpents among passengers rugs.
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Bragulia
Servia
Constantinople
London Standard
Fresh Air Theory Critique urges leg exercise over chest work
An excerpt argues purifying blood by inflating the chest is ineffective. It states the lungs absorb oxygen equal to muscle demand, and leg exercise is preferable to chest work. Claims about inhaling pure oxygen in lung disease have yielded disappointing results and questioned theory.
Pedigo's Gift Selection Satisfies Every Taste
A dealer advertises a range of refined goods including real linen Silk Hosiery Handkerchiefs Furs Neckwear and other dainty items suitable for gifts. The note suggests Pedigo's as the source with cataloged items and a specific address line.
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Pedigo's
Caleb Powers Utilizes a Thrilling Kentucky Tale
Caleb Powers, famed figure in Kentucky politics, tours the state delivering a vivid account of his legal battles over the Goebel murder case. He is described as a brilliant platform orator with audiences large as six thousand at Glenwood Park, where cheers and ovations followed his life and liberty narrative.
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Caleb Powers
Ellis Opera House
Goebel
Powers
State House
Supreme Court of Kentucky
Kentucky
Louisville
Glenwood Park
Mr. Powers
Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days by PAZO Ointment
Guarantee promises cure for itching bleeding or protruding piles in six to fourteen days or money back. Advertising note states 60 cents price.
Beckley Mayor-Elect Robertson Dies Before Taking Office
Robert B. Robertson former Raleigh county official and Beckley mayor-elect died after a months long illness. He would have taken office January 1, having won the largest Beckley mayoral majority to date. A journalist by training he served in politics and as clerk of the senate committee on privileges and elections, leaving a noted influence across the state.
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Beckley
Haid
Robert B. Robertson
Raleigh County
Roberson
Southwest
David Roberson
Raleigh
Senate
Electric Bitters Praised by Vestal Center Woman
Mrs C Rhinevault of Vestal Center New York extols Electric Bitters as a divine gift to women. She says the tonic raises spirits and vigor, alleviates nerviness sleeplessness melancholy headaches backaches fainting and dizziness, and strengthens the weak and sickly. Available for 50 cents at druggists.
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Mirs. C. Rhinevault
Vestal Center
N. Y
King's Little Liver Pills Ad By Goodykoontz Drug Co
A concise want ad for King's Little Liver Pills sold by The Goodykoontz Drug Co. The short notice highlights ease and safety of the product and invites readers to respond through a newspaper classified ad.
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The
Goodykoontz Drug Co
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