Bryan Confers With Yon Yonson in Minnesota Visit
William J. Bryan arrived in St. Paul and met with Governor Johnson former Governor Lind and other Democratic leaders. He spoke at the state fairgrounds on governmental extravagance as a large crowd listened after a morning of political talks and a breakfast at the Minnesota club.
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St. Paul
William J. Bryan
Minnesota
Johnson
Lind
Lynch
Lawler
Minnesota Club
Bryan
State Fair Grounds
The Rigid Spartan System of Training and Control
The piece describes Spartan society emphasizing military efficiency from early childhood. Boys left home at seven to live under strict regimens, with citizens dining at public tables from twenty to sixty. Magistrates regulate body fat and punish excess softness, as shown by the case of Nauclis, to enforce the ideal Spartan physique and discipline.
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Aelian
Nauclis
Polytus
Ephors
Sparta
Clock and Watch Freaks
A watch may need cleaning even if unworn as dried oil becomes sticky. Fresh oil, often from porpoise jawbone, is used by some watchmakers. Clocks can stop during storms and resume later, with thunderstorms sometimes restarting aging clocks.
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London
Bride Weeping Customs Across Cultures
The piece notes that brides in Brittany favor wet weddings to shed tears and ensure happiness. It mentions similar beliefs among the Erza of Simbirsk, Badagas of the Neilgherries, and some Greek tribes, where a ritual drenching or weeping is tied to good fortune and a joyous married life.
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British Isles
Erza
Simbirsk
Badagas
Wild roses span continents and ancient cultures
The article notes that every continent except Australia grows wild roses and calls the rose one of the oldest flowers. It mentions ancient Egyptian bas-reliefs, Homer and the Iliad, and the Proverbs of Solomon in relation to roses, with a humorous aside about engagements.
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Australia
Paradise
Egypt
Must Have Been a Prize Marriage Remark
A courtroom line recalls a playful exchange about proposals and marriage as a judge records a vow or recollection. The dialogue emphasizes the idea that proposing only to a future spouse marks true commitment, illustrating a light moment in a legal setting.
Bristol Chautauqua Opens Fourth Annual Session
Good attendance marked the opening of the Bristol Chautauqua assembly in Bristol Virginia. The event runs twelve days with speakers including former Illinois Governor Richards Yates explorer Dr Gabriel McGuire and Prof F Hyatt Smith. An advertisement notes a tonic called New Discovery promising health benefits with trial bottles available.
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Bristol
Bristol Chautauqua Assembly
Richards Yates
Illinois
Gabriel McGuire
Explorer
James Hedley
Cleveland
F. Hyatt Smith
Buffalo
Baseball Standings and Results From The League
Roanoke 1 Portsmouth 8 Danville 1 Lynchburg 0 Richmond 2 Norfolk 0. Standing of the Clubs shows Richmond 73 37 .664 Danville 68 40 .629 Roanoke 53 59 ATS Portsmouth 48 59 .449 Lynchburg 43 66 Norfolk 43 67 .090.
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Roanoke
Portsmouth
Danville
Lynchburg
Richmond
Norfolk
P. C. Richmond
ATS
Baseball standings and Sunday results from the league
Sunday results show Cincinnati 0 Boston 3, Chicago 2 New York 1, St. Louis 0 Brooklyn 2, Chicago 0 New York 1, Pittsburg 5 and Cincinnati 3 Boston 0. Standings list New York 69 wins 43 losses, Chicago 71 47, Pittsburg 70 47, Philadelphia 60 62, Cincinnati 58 60, Boston 50 67, Brooklyn 43 71, St. Louis 42 74 with P C values.
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Cincinnati
Pittsburg
Chicago
St. Louis
New York
Brooklyn
Boston
P. C. New York
Philadelphia
Detroit
Cleveland
P. C. Detroit
St. Louis Eaten
Washington
New York Weneae
Baseball scores from major league games
In the American League results Washington lost to Boston 3 to 7. Cleveland beat Detroit 7 to 3. New York was shutout by Philadelphia 0 to 1. In the second game New York edged Philadelphia 1 to 2.
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Washington
Boston
Cleveland
Detroit
New York
Philadelphia
China Reads Recall Talk After Wu Ting Fang Disclosures
The Chinese government weighs recalling Wu Ting Fang, minister in Washington, amid recent disclosures deemed indiscreet. The issue has embarrassed Beijing for months as Wu's platform and public stance in America draw criticism. Queen Wilhelmina rests at Het Loo after cheerful messages of congratulations.
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Peking
Wu Ting Fang
Washigton
America
Het Loo
Wilhelmina
Queen Wilhelmina's Twenty Eighth Birthday Observed
The Hague reports the twenty eighth birthday of Queen Wilhelmina born August 31, 1880 with celebrations noted in official circles.
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the Hague
Wilhelmina
Stonega Coke and Coal Co resumes work seeks coal miners and pullers
Stonega Coke and Coal Co has resumed full operations at several large works and seeks many coal miners and coke pullers. Railroad access is Appalachia Virginia via the V. & W. Ry and L. & N. Ry. For details contact A. H. Reeder, General Manager, Stonega Wise Co. Va. 8-30-1m.
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Stonega Coke and Coal CO
Stonega
Appalachia
A. H. Reeder
Wise Co
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