The Scene of War A History of Its Growth and Development
Cairo correspondence in the New York Herald traces Egypt’s unrest to Khedive Ismail’s refusal to ratify a court martial and Arabi Pasha’s rise. It describes European panic in Alexandria after riots, alleged conspiracies, and a massive air of European casualties, blaming a coordinated effort to provoke Ottoman intervention while Arabi positions to suppress disorder.
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Egypt
Cairo
New York Herald
Soudan
Arabi Pasha
Arabi
Arapi
Turkey
England
France
Akhbedive
Europe
Egypt and Her Enemies War Plans For Alexandria Siege
Vast English preparations for an assault on Alexandria forts described with Woolwich arsenal activity and rapid transport to Gibraltar Malta and the Mediterranean. Plans envision landing 6000 troops from the Malta garrison alongside a 2000 strong naval brigade under Sir Beauchamp Seymour to threaten the city.
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Alexandria
Nile
Ordnance Store
Royal Arsenal
Woolwich
Gibraltar
Malta
Mediterranean
Portsmouth
War Office
Admiralty
Egypt
Channel
Janden
Beauchamp Seymour
Egypt’s Political and Financial Status in Crisis Time
A detailed 19th century overview outlines Egypt’s despotism under the Khedive, Ottoman tribute, and a parliament for cities. It covers population, exports, debt, and a large regular army with modern rifles, Krupp guns, Bedouin contingents, and a slim navy, noting historic cycles of conquest and tyranny since 639 and through Mamluk and Ottoman eras.
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England
France
Khedive
Cuiro
Egypt
Troop Movements For Gibraltar Malta and Alexandria
The plan shifts garrisons to Gibraltar and Malta to acclimatize troops before sending them east. Troopships land 3000 men at Gibraltar then reinforce the Gibraltar garrison and move on to Alexandria, while Malta relieves and transports troops onward. The aim is to deploy 12 000 to 15 000 men at Alexandria within two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fat
Cherry
Alexandria
Arabi Pasha
Khevive
Cairo
Abdul-al Pasha
Ali Pasha Pehmi
Pashaa
Sultan Pasha
Chamber of Notables
Mediterranean
East
Gibraltar
the Rock
Malta
Channel Fleet
Maite
England
Gibraitar
Alexandria City of Ancient and Modern Renown
A historical overview of Alexandria tracing its origin to Alexander the Great, its strategic location at Canopic mouth by the Nile and Mediterranean, and its rise as a center of learning with the famed library. It notes the Pharos lighthouse, Roman and Arab conquests, the Septuagint, and the city’s later decay and modern population growth. It cites 1870 population estimates and railway links to Cairo, Suez, and Ramla, highlighting the city’s role as a transit hub.
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Alexandria
Alexander the Great
Canopic Mouth
Nile
Mediterranean Sea
Lake Mareotis
Pharos
Roya
Demetrius
Athens
Ptolemy I
Ptolemy II
Ons
Fesar
Mark Antony
Cleopatra
Pergamus
Theophilus
Alexandris
Ptolemy
Christ
Constantinople
Cairo
Egypt
Cape of Good Hope
Todies
Java
Khedive’s Army
Suez Canal
Ramlah
India
Mediterranean
Levant
Texas Siftings Quote on Live Man in Funerals
Judge Tourgee states the live man is always first. In Texas funeral processions, the living trail behind as the casket leads the way, with the deceased appearing to go ahead of the crowd.
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Texas
Tourgee
Consumption Cured by Simple Vegetable Remedy Promoted
An elderly physician, retired, offers a free recipe for a vegetable remedy claimed to cure consumption bronchitis catarrh asthma and nervous disorders. It is mailed in German French or English with directions. Also a notice seeking twenty girls for general house work at the U E A office 19 Winter Street Rochester NY.
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E Ani
Mosham
Sheik Mahommet Nadeen
Cairo
Alexandria
Mastaphozia
Arabi
Outrace
Sye
Cookson
W. A. Nogg&s
Power's
Rochester
N.Y
Winter Street
Onch
Gall
The Ladies Bazaar On Summer Hats And Tournures
A long discussion on cooking and fashion argues that good cooking underpins culture and health, praises cooking schools, and urges home chefs to advance. It then explains dress laws for the tournure, criticizes oversized back silhouettes, and details summer hat and bonnet trends with white bonnets, seaside feathers, muslin trims, and Harper's Bazar trimming tips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Harper's Bazar
Irisu
Saxony
Fancy-Wear Your Own Home Crafts Techniques
A long instructional piece outlines steps for fancy work and pattern tracing. It covers weaving hair into decorative boards, mounting jewelry, Monte Tracé cloth tracing methods, and old fashioned piano mat projects, with guidance on garthing, garthing, appliqué, knotting, and beadwork.
Glorified Home Cookery From GLOBE RECEIPTS Section
A long list of vintage recipes and kitchen tips including Cherry Jelly, Novelty Cake, meat salads, cherry juice syrups, Raspberry Jelly, Pease and corn starch pies, fried salt fish, steamed brown bread, Raspberry Vinegar, Lemon Honey, Jellied Chicken, and an Oatmeal Griddle Cake. Contains step by step methods, quantities, and serving suggestions.
Crisis at the bank fuels a detectives pursuit
Detective questions Donald Dwight about Gideon Sykes and a daytime visit to Elbridge White's banking rooms. Dwight recalls Sykes seeking details on White's business and an alleged safe combination, hinting at coercion and dreamlike confusion as the investigation continues.
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Dwight
Jasper
Donald Dyke
Minnie Doyle
Sykes
Elbridge White
Dwigit
Leannot
Mr. White
Gideon Sykes
Julian Raynor
Seven-Feet-Deep Burial Story Ends With Alive Return
Helena residents recall a California gold rush tale about W. J. Clark of Missouri buried seven feet deep in sand near the Arkansas River. A later crossing of the plains led to his alleged resurrection by Indians, then life in Montana before ending up in Prescott, Arizona.
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Eay
California
Prickly Pear City
Helena
Montana
L & Reporter
Plains
W. JL. Clark
Henry County
Arkansas River
Montana City
Clack
Jerry Emory
Clark
Prescott
Arizona
Photographer in Tangier Receives Sultan Wives Commission
A French photographer in Tangier Morocco has been commissioned by the Sultan to photograph his 364 wives, one for each day of the year minus one. The portraits must be enclosed in a locked album kept by the Sultan, who alone holds the key, raising questions about the photographer’s possible use of the negatives.
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Esfort
Earth
Continent
Emerald Isle
New England
France
America
Tangiers
Morocco
Murope
Dr Benson's Skin Cure and Celery and Chamomile Pills
A historical critique of sensational patent medicine names notes Dr Benson’s Skin Cure as clear English in meaning. The piece claims it heals skin diseases, whitens and smooths skin, and contrasts it with fakes pushing grand titles. It lauds Benson’s products as the genuine solution amid widespread advertising.
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C. W. Benson
Dr. Benson
Celery and Chamomile Pills Claim Nervous Disease Cure
An advertisement promotes Celery and Chamomile Pills by Dr C W Benson claiming permanent relief for sick and nervous headache neuralgia dyspepsia and insomnia. Sold by druggists at 50 cents a box with mail orders and bulk pricing. C N Crittenton New York is a wholesale agent for Benton remedies.
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C. W. Benson
Baltimore
C. N. Crittenton
New York
O. W. Benton
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Arabi Bey
Meguss-el- Nawab
Cromwell
Aravi
Reuter
Havas
M. Sienkewitz
Messrs. Monge
Guy Lussac
Nglish
Permacret
Ministry
Sultan Pasa
Khbedive
Ismailia
Calu
Peninsular and Oriental
Messageries Maritimes
Newcastle
Pibsworth
Catawi
Russi
Arabs. Dr. Mackie
National Party
Great Britain
Gove
the Ladies’ Bazaar
Monte
Nainsovk
Tom
Stitel
Siiten
GLOBE
Donald Byre
Bis
Cincinnati Tragette
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