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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1893
Page
2
The Bluffton Banner notes a test to distinguish a real diamond by rubbing it on Goth wood or metal in darkness to make it glow. It asserts a genuine man appears amid trouble and hints at broader tensions as Moors rust Spanish dignity and Castilian expectations give way to imminent war with an ancient foe.
In a Chicago Herald quip responding to the Battle Creek disaster, editors contend stov es and oil lamps should be banned from passenger cars and note that two trains cannot pass on the same track. They criticize Western road managers' doubt and defend William Dean Howells as a realist authority.
The text suggests Waitr France seeks an alliance with Russia while the Czar probes Ts'armirs, hinting at potential conflict with England. It warns France may regret a costly Russian purchase and the trouble it could trigger.
Iris in Germany suspects the Emperor sought to press Prince Bismarck to surrender letters written to him during Emperor Frederick’s illness. The Emperor allegedly showed extraordinary confidence in Bismarck, who may have been indiscreet in some communications to the Chancellor.
A fragment from a historical portrait discusses James ANTHONY Frever a noted historian retreating from letters to yachting and Irish abuse claims. It contrasts him with George E Gulp praised in New York as a stable American devoted to family and lacking political or literary ambition unlike William Waldorf Astor.
A quirky notice claims Hene’s Keley, sometimes miscalled a doctor, remains alive in his hole and needs a few thousand dollars to perfect his motor. His latest circular praises it as able and logical, predicting etheric force to pull bank checks from reluctant stockholders who have paid assessments for twenty years.
Royal dispatches must be fumizated before signature and Windsor rooms buzz with smoke rules. Lord Salisbury once smoked on a fence behind the smokehouse while Prime Minister, and Gladstone emptied ashes from his corncal pipe before ringing the doorbell.
A Stramburgh Nebraska dispatch condemns a new form of whitecapping where women act as aggressors. The report notes past male perpetrators and calls for prompt national condemnation to prevent an epidemic of this barbarity.
A Chicago saloon keeper, proud of shrewd judgment, has fallen to a string of confidence schemes. Earlier, a “green goods” swindler stole several hundred dollars from another bartender, followed by a bogus diamonds vendor. Now Antonius Figna is tied to a $6000 scam on the same old trick.
Vague plea warns of a rogue man exploiting saloons and mortgaging every establishment. The piece urges the gentlemen of the white apron to act as guardians to shield innocent townspeople from the threat.
An editorial urges jailing pistol owners after a Chicago accident where John Walsh’s revolver misfired, killing James O’Brien. The piece calls for confinement in jail or a lunatic asylum and insists on keeping deadly weapons off the streets.
The article notes Admiral Mello who sometimes targets Rio de Janeiro, has been boarding American merchant ships for supplies without payment. Commodore Stanton's salute caused mess embarrassment, suggesting Mello may target ships of other nations too. A Rio squadron could deter him, but ships are prone to breakdowns, making action unlikely.
George Siler, once a prizefighter and famed lightweight, defended himself when three armed footpads attacked a man in an alley. Siler, now a morning paper's sporting editor, fought for five minutes, leaving two assailants down and bruised, while the third fled.
The Boston Globe recounts Lucy Stone facing hostility as she campaigned for suffrage. She organized street meetings with makeshift props, rallied boys to keep posters intact, and endured heckling while arranging a speaking event with William Lloyd Garrison and others at a Mutric Hall suburb.
The article explains how direct sun rays and heated air increase skin blood flow, causing reddened skin as capillaries swell and red blood cells pool near the surface. It notes exhaustion of sweat and oil glands, dry hard skin that peels, and freckles from sun exposure, with long-term tanning seen in sailors and travelers.
Cleveland notes a slim victory as the team edges opponents in a tense contest. Strong defensive plays and key scoring runs define the game, boosting team confidence and fan turnout for upcoming fixtures.
The piece rebuts tariff protection by arguing labor moves to where wages are highest, citing Canadian mobility and U.S. wage efficiency. It cites James G. Blaine and William M. Evarts, lampooning protection as a hoax and asserting labor seeks its level across borders. Byron W. Holt endorses the critique.
The piece denounces the sugar trust as a criminal force shielding profits, idle plants, and low wages while pressuring Congress to secure duties. It argues refined sugar prices rose while raw costs fell, and cites figures from Kellarsy and the Journal of Commerce. It also decries partisan manipulation and calls for fair tariff adjustment amid a hostile industry landscape.
The article traces the pattern of off year elections showing party gains and losses across multiple states and at the federal level. It notes historical cycles from the mid 1800s through the late 19th century, highlighting shifts in Congress and state precedents, including New York and Pennsylvania trends, and indicates the general unpredictability of off year results.
The article rebukes a Fall River manufacturer over labor costs and wage suppression. It cites arguments about regulation of workers and cites James G Blaine on productivity. It notes opponents of a Keithley plan to raise wages and suggests the rise was paid for by a monopsony.
The Government of Chili placed an order with an American firm for twelve locomotives after examining European shops. The piece argues U S manufactures lead in iron and steel and pressing duties protect home industry while citing global locomotive exports and critiques of European competition.
In a call to reform, the St. Louis Republic argues abolishing certain duties, cutting woolen duties by fixed amounts, averaging tariff duty around 20 percent, and proposing a $10 million income tax to boost Treasury revenue amid rising prosperity.
The article recounts a comic opera troupe where a baritone and the prima donna engaged in a passionate onstage kiss. The performance drew intense audience reaction and controversy, leading to resignations and ultimately the manager reinstating the couple. It notes the affair affected the opera’s magnetic appeal and sparked public gossip in a Baltimore Sun style.
Jobo Smith reports a village traveler attending a Grand Opera House show that appeared a farce but proved a vivid melodrama with shootings murders and a dramatic stage set. The heroine debuts in La cana amid painted audience and live flowers, receiving lavish applause as the curtain falls.
Salvin notes Sarah Bernhardt as a bright star in modern drama while questioning whether her world acclaim is pure gold or alloy. He admires her sentiment, vocal harmony, phrasing, dress, and artistic intuition, but critiques declamatory tendency and gesticulation at key moments.
In his first week at Union Square Theater in New York a young actor shows promise as critics acknowledge a rising talent. A backstage exchange reveals curiosity about a newcomer from the West and hints at a debut that draws fresh notice from the Rialto crowd.
Actress Mme Modieska entertained guests at a mansion by reciting a nameless selection in Polish. Lacking a proper piece she delivered numbers from 1 to 240, prompting laughter and applause as she finished with a last improvised act.
A Pittsburgh Dispatch tale describes a seedily broke actor watching a poker game. When offered a treat, he asks for a shave instead of food, while other players buy a turkey sandwich for the table.
Multiple items discuss composers producers and performers in Europe and America. Hit and Miss Saint-Sains writes pieces for Anti gone at the Comedie Francaise. Bessie Hatton author of Enid Lyle. plans for Italian Opera representations in Paris on grand opera off-nights. Kronislan Huberman praised violinist child of refugees in Amsterdam. Zella de Leussan created Pagliacci Nedda role on English stage. Richard Mansfield makeup for Mr Hyde revealed. 3000 actors said employed, 2500 unemployed. Cuancorren Cusuman praised for transforming presence and battling illness before dying of acute pneumonia.
A descriptive portrait of Japanese police showing aristocratic discipline and extreme politeness toward foreigners. It explains samurai origin, adoption of the police role, and the calm firmness of arresting foreign offenders with courteous ceremony, including nighttime passport checks and compliance by locals.
A sick monkey in Hagenbeck’s menagerie is treated by Friz Maas the veterinarian. The other three monkeys show sympathy by taking turns guarding and comforting the ill animal while the keeper administers medicine. The scene continues into the next day with chatter and concern among the troupe.
A witty dialogue from a luncheon recounts silence among seniors and strangers. A pretty girl shares a remedy for dullness, noting a stranger seated with her back to the table and Milly B in attendance as part of the social scene.
The narrator and Milly perform a lively counting game, mimicking talent show pacing. Milly flashes her small teeth and laughs as they count aloud from one to fourteen in a playful exchange. Nearby spectators watch, noting the girls’ cheerful energy.
Chicago Record reports a comic interruption at Ida and her fiancé’s wedding as Uncle Silas arrives in slippers and shirt sleeves. He asks for hot water, a shaving cup, and even a hot flatiron to press his trousers while relatives scramble to calm the scene. Ida fears misfortune but the ceremony proceeds.
A reflective piece on an idealized future husband, praising orderliness generosity and steadfastness. It contrasts public poise with private troubles and questions the ease of marrying such perfection, noting wealth as a glamour yet suggesting perfection is unattainable.
The Colchester corporation is removing archaic street names deemed disagreeable or offensive and replacing them with more decorous titles. Some names like Soake lane become Serpentine walk, while others such as Catsfield road become St Albans road, but several remain unchanged.
The Washington Star outlines humorous yet pointed ways to spend money unselfishly or stash it away. It cautions against waste while offering quips about hiding cash in a teapot or under carpets for pests and family misers.
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