Queer Chinese Terms How They Came to Be Chosen
Washington desk reports how China names foreign powers. England is Ying Kwo the flourishing country. France Fa Kwo law abiding country Germany Te Kwo virtuous country United States Mei Kwo beautiful country. Port land is Poen Luen due to syllable limits. Japan appears as Wa or Ji Pen reflecting monosyllabic preference.
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China
Washington
New York Post
England
France
Germany
Italy
United States
Portland
Poen Luen
Deutschland
America
Japan
Bicycle gowns for 1900 bicycle fashion notes
Harper's Bazaar weighs bicycle costumes with picturesque effects and practical limits. A dark red linen gown features a new sleeve, turned back cuff, muslin under sleeve, and bands of darker red trim. beige linen gown shows four narrow back plaits and a short Eton jacket with smoke pearl buttons.
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Harper’s Bazar
De Lesseps and the Suez Canal’s Lasting Impact
The piece credits Ferdinand de Lesseps for completing the Suez Canal and shaping global power, noting the ongoing orient conflict and how science mechanics and commerce pushed inevitable change. The Chicago Chronicle frames his role as pivotal in redirecting empire’s course.
American sprinters dominate Paris Exposition prizes
The Denver Republican reports American athletes sweep sprint titles at the Paris exposition with the Yankee’s San Juan Hill stride likened to unmatched speed, declaring no European challenger can stop him.
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Paris
Denver
San Juan Hill
Europe
Long Distance Telephone to Handle Trains in Place of Telegraph
Baltimore and Ohio experiments show telephone control for train movements may replace telegraph use. Officials cite time savings and potential employment for disabled veterans and seasoned staff. General Superintendent Fitzgerald notes no objections and plans for installation on heavy divisions within a year.
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Baltimore and Ohio
Baltimore Sun
Philadelphia
Underwood
Fitzgerald
Fuller aims to beat six-in-hand driving record
Lawson N. Fuller announces another attempt to drive six horses in under 2 minutes 56 seconds, aiming for 2:50, claiming previous marks of 3 minutes and 2.56 were achieved after ridicule and doubt. He invites others to join, notes horse replacements, and describes preparations with a bicycle rider guiding lead horses.
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Lawson N. Fuller
Mr. Fuller
New York Times
Charles Edey
Wall Street
Fuller
Summer Belts and Ties Brighten Fashion Staples
Summer belts and ties remain popular as the season advances. Harper's Bazar notes silk bias belts with ribbon plaid ties inspired by Joseph’s coat and Scottish clans, pairing with plaid silk scarves for golf gowns. Narrow satin and velvet ties in black add a sharp touch to light gowns, with bead fringe finishing the ends as a new idea.
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Joseph
Old
Scotland
Harper’s Bazar
Gordon's Prophecy on China Twenty Years Ago
The article recalls Colonel Gordon known as Chinese Gordon and his 1863 65 service in China. It notes his forecast on Chinese resilience and risk of a large uprising driven by European pressure and modernization, predicting reduced Western military advantage and future Chinese autonomy.
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China
Gordon
Khartum
New York Sun
Li Hung Chang
India
Lord Ripon
France
Russia
England
This Dog Steals For the Blind in Norfolk Jewelry Heist
A trained dog accompanying two blind mendicants stole two dozen silver spoons from R. W. Woodley’s jewelry store in Norfolk. The spoons, tucked in a flexible case, were taken from the safe as the dog led the blind pair through the shop. A pursuing crowd and staff failed to catch the trio who escaped with their canine accomplice.
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R. W. Woodley
Norfolk
Philadelphia Ledger
The Oregon is afloat and safe, says Portland paper
The Portland Oregonian proclaims relief and pride as the Oregon battleship, after surviving a rock strike and lingering near disaster. Locals express trust that the ship will not be lost and celebrate its name and fame amid market jitters and wartime anxieties.
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Oregon
St. Louis Man Mistakenly Identifies Transatlantic Liner
A St. Louis man visiting New York mistakes an ocean liner for a steam boat in a humorous exchange with a shipyard clerk. The man argues the vessel lacks hinges and wheelhouses, claims it would stall under bridges, and insists steamers must have two wheels and a bow to move. He persists despite corrections that the ship is an ocean liner with different design features.
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Ocean Steamship Lines
Chicago Tribune
St. Louis
New York
St. Louisan
Mississippi
Measure of Success, Friend-Oh with a Curious Patient
A brief column notes a doctor reflects on treating a peculiar patient last winter. The patient has paid almost half of the bill, indicating partial success in resolving the account.
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Philadelphia Catholic Standard and Times
Nickel Plate trains offer Buffalo Brocton connections to Chautauqua Lake
The Nickel Plate road announces connections at Buffalo with eastern lines and at Brocton for Chautauqua Lake trains Nos 4 and 6, with service to the lake the next day in early morning and evening. Drawing room sleeping cars on all trains. Dining cars offer club meals from 35 cents to one dollar with no excess fare. Contact nearest agent or General Agent J Y Calahan at 111 Adams St Chicago NL.
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Nickel Plate Road
Buffalo
Eastern
Brocton
Chautauqua Lake
J. Y. Calahan
Adams St
Chicago
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