Muybridge in Motion Reveals Horse Stages in Motion
The article explains Eadweard Muybridge’s instant photography experiments showing exact horse positions during walking and trotting. It describes 24 cameras in line with electric triggers, the zoopraxiscope, and how each stride reveals which feet touch or leave the ground, overturning long-standing observations of animal movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eadweard Muybridge
San Francisco
Rosa Bonheur
Messenier
Ball
Washington
Muybridge
Pacific Coast
Europe
London
Paris
Messonnier
Bormheur
Alma T
Marey
Prince of Wales Down
United
Ooley of Arts
Ti Technology
Epyot
Greece
Schoolby
George Wilkes
Spirit of the Times
Hickok
Mr. Muybridge
St. Julien
Union Hall
Boylston Street
Three Men Die in Knoxville Shooting Affray
A Knoxville melee left Major Thomas O Connor General James A Mabry Sr and James A Mabry Jr dead after a dispute at the fairgrounds turned to gunfire on Gay street. O Connor a national figure held $10 000 000 estate and led the Mechanics National Bank.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Cincinnati
Thomas O’connor
James A. Mabry, Sr
James A. Mabry, Jr
Mabry
O'Connor
Tennessee
Virginia
James A. Mabry
Maioe O'Connor
Fair Ground
Gay Street
Mechanics’ Bank
O’connor
Major O’connor
Thomas O'Connor
Mechanics’ National Bank of
Cherry, O'Connor & Co
Nashville
Old-Time Punishments for Offences Against Justice
A historical overview of ancient Egyptian penalties for crimes against law and order. It outlines harsh measures such as death for certain offenses, corporal punishments including stripes and mutilation, and harsh labor in mines for more common criminals, reflecting a severe justice system.
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Egypt
Wasmui
Kent
Wild beasts live together in a daring experiment
Dr. Al Watts conducted a Friday afternoon test joining a silver med ay hyena cage with a lip and leopard cage. Professor Cole, the lion tamer, entered and urged them to mix despite protests. The scene drew newspaper witnesses as the animals displayed ferocity, then settled as Cole relaxed with a cigar and chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Watts
Professor Cole
Cole
Humble Humbug? Wife Cured by Sisters Patent Remedy
A reader recalls skepticism toward Hop Bitters and convinces his ailing wife to try the Sisters remedy. Within two months she improves markedly and remains well for eighteen months, a tale from the St. Paul Pioneer Press.
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Ike Stich
H. T
St. Paul Pioneer
L’ress
Jeannette Shipwreck Details From Danenhower Testimony
Lieutenant Danenhower testifies before the Jeannette board recounting the June 12-13 ice pressure, crew actions to save stores and crew, the ship’s final submersion, and observations on ice conditions. He notes the forefoot twist, the decision to abandon, and questions the voyage’s feasibility in the Arctic.
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Henrietta Island
Jeannette
San Francisco
Ninderman
Fifteen Year Old Cleveland Girl Found in Chicago Hotel
Susie Pollard, 15, daughter of a Cleveland citizen and described as Governor Foster’s niece, had run away seeking life experiences to write a book. After detectives and a $2000 reward failed, she resurfaced at the Palmer House in Chicago under an assumed name and now plans to abandon her travel scheme.
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Chicago
Susie Pollard
Cleveland
Foster
Palmer House
Lome
Somebody's Child and a Mother's Hope for Cure
A plea that consumption is curable through Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery, claiming many recoveries and urging neighbors to comfort afflicted mothers. It asserts the medicine surpasses cod liver oil and hypophosphites and is sold by druggists.
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Pierce
Graves
Dr. Graves
Heart Regulatory
America
Concord
N. A
East Chicago harbor scheme collapses in monster project
October 23 report says the grand East Chicago plan to build a vast harbor around Wolflake and belt line failed. New York financiers closed offices after sinking about 500000, amid warnings against quack schemes and a pitch for Kidney-Wort medicine.
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Carcado
Chicago
Wolflake
New York
End Game Symptoms and Matches From Washington Club Checkers
The column lists chess and checker games with players James Wyllie and Dr. Bancroft at the Washington Checker, Chess and Whist Club, Washington D C. It includes move sequences, positions such as No 978 and 979, notes by Dr Bancroft, and conclusions like Drawn and B wins, with several games and solutions by Barker and Stearns.
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Washington Checker
Washington
D. C
James Wyllie
C. Bancroft
Wyllie
Stee OR - SS Dks
de A Ae
Bancroft
Philadelphia
Penn
M. C. Priest
Priest
Isaiah Barker
L. M. Stearns
Barker Champion of America Sees Victory Over Crack Players
Mr Barker won by a score of 9 to 2 and 33 wins, retaining his title as champion of America after facing numerous top players. The narrative then recounts James Wyllie Wyllie’s long checker career from born 1822 in Scotland through major matches with Andrew Anderson, Lindop, Lindop, Martins, and others, detailing scores, purses, and draws.
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James Wyllie
Charles F. Barker
Earley House
Lagrange Street
America
Boston
Wyllie
Wylie
Barker
David Kirkwood
Priest
James Willie
Pierce Hill Bartricks
Portobello
Scotland
Edinburgh
Andrew Anderson
Oaks
Lindop
Anderson
Robert Martins
Martins
Glasgow
Wales
Brooklyn
N. Y
Ex Senator Wadleigh To Address Keene Politicians On 25th
Ex Senator Wadleigh replies to General Griffin and 898 others inviting him to speak in Cheshire County. He attacks the Republican candidate and party corruption, setting Wednesday the 25th as the speech date in Keene. The page also advertises Mrs Pinkham’s herbal remedy pamphlets.
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Wadleigh
Keene
N. H
G. Griffin
Cheshire County
New Hampshire
Belshazzar
Portsmouth
Ross Shepard
John Roach
Jay Gould
Senate
United States
LB. Wadleigh
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Animals
Professor Muybridge
LAW
Justice
THE
Arctic Sea
Lieut. Danenhower
Danenhower
Jeannette Board of Inquiry
Dunbar
Ambler
Mr. Chipp
Mizzentop
Witness
John Cole
Alfred Sweetman
Houghton Street
Cambridgeport
Mass
Chess and Checker Players
Pemberton Square
Black
H. Z. Wright
Bristol
Checker
the Globe
D. F. Randall
Peabody
R. B. Arnold
Salem
Lallow Bie
H. Z. Wiicu
Checker News
A. Shaefer
First Avenue
New York City
Washington Players
J. Smith
Spennymoor
W. Beattie
Liverpool
Leeds
W. Davie
Davie
Dearborn
David
Starkweather
Workman
Pinkbam
Lydia EF. Pinkham
Western Avenue
Lynn
EPPS
Stetter
Civil Service Gazette
James Epps & CO
Homeopathic Chemists
England
Aetnam
G., CO
Madison
Mane’g CO
P.O
Edward Pf, Davis & CO
South Main
Yall River
Ludwylt
Key Wind 65
A. Coulter
Aartel Damour
Smith & Co. Williams
Charlie Alden
Auburn
S.m.pencer
Loston
Cts
H.J. Wehman
Buchathan
Baie Health
New England Medical Institute
Tremont Row
Club
Mutual
Club 18
Ory
R. E. Kendall & CO
la Salle
W.H. Doane
J. H.vincent
D.D
M. W. Whitney
Basso
F. L. Robbins
D. D
G. A. Peltz
Worthington & CO
Hartford
J. &. Shepard & CO
Sherwood & CO
Williamsburgh
Howe
Massa
W. Scott
New Church St
Winter Street
Nassau Street
Guns P
Powlle & Son
Ain Street
Rales
Union Lising CO
Newark
N. J
Whistlers
Palatine
Butts
North St. St. St. Louis
Best
Harris Remedy Co
Mra
Eowly
Lancaster Watch Co
Lancaster
Penna
Montgomery Ward & CO
Wabash Avenue
Excelsior Handle CO
Augusta
Atna Carp Co
Fulton St
P. C
Birch & CO
Dey St
Northford Card Works
Ford
Conn
Anak
Ji Ig
Oovens Bros Fox
Tollner
Eles ‘Gant
L. Jones & CO
Nassau
Crown Printing Co
Northefield
E.h.pardee
Fair Haven
Star Printing Co
Northford
Vann & CO
Fairhaven
Cowy
T'evant
Sue, Snow & CO
Meriden
Weekly Globe
Daniel FF. Beatty
Beatty
Railroad Ave
Little Wonder
Sweet West
Catcker
S. H. Moore
Park Place
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