Russian Orloff horses praised as finest in America shows
An observer praised the Russian Orloffs from the government stables and Grand Duke Dimitry for gentleness and beauty seen at the Columbian exposition and New York show. Oussan the 17 year old white stallion and Priyatel the saddle stallion drew acclaim for action, form, and noble carriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
America
Dimitry
Oussan
Sians
Orloffs
Orloff
Priyatel
M. W. Dunham
Beef breeding and feeding for quality and profit
Practical guidance on beef cattle management emphasizes breed choice, proper feeding, and care to achieve market readiness by 24 to 30 months. It warns against poor winter feeding and stresses combined ration, shelter, and progressive growth for profitable beef production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cor St Loui Republic
Growth of cities and rising poultry demand promises strong market
The piece notes that urban growth fuels egg and poultry demand for food and science, with no oversupply ever seen. Prices for poultry and eggs are higher now than for any other farm product relative to cost, and the demand continues to rise despite fluctuations in other farm stock trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
America
Great Britain
Tattle of Capitals Notables and Political Gossip
A collection of portraits and curiosities from public life. Includes Senator Morgan dubbed sphinx of the capitol, Edward Solomon famed for a $200 daily music income, and figures from politics law and society such as Walter Gurnee Chicago’s ex mayor, Buffalo Bill Cody, Richard Croker, Elbridge Gerry, Cecil Rhodes, and John L. Stevens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan
The
Capitol
Edward Solomon
Lillian Russell
United States
Thomas D. Martin
Virginia
Walter S. Gurnee
Chicago
New York
Wall Street
William F. Cody
Buffalo Bill
Crackanthorpe
Ballard
Fall River
Mass
Maxey
Texas
Washington
West Point
David McAdam
Thirteen
Cecil Rhodes
Richard Croker
Elbridge T Gerry
Hrelar
Prendergast Verdict Endorses Hanging for Sanity Claim
Jury finds Prendergast sane and deserving of execution in a case marked by public debate over mental balance. Newspapers across cities echo a strong demand for justice and the gallows as the appropriate outcome for the crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Paul Globe
Prendergast
Lauraville Corner-Journal
Amazing animal facts from antiquity to modern times
The passage notes the kestrel’s speed up to 100 miles per hour, turtles’ mating feeding behavior, a Surinam fish with four eyes, hounds unchanged in form for over 3,000 years as seen on Egyptian monuments, and the elephant’s heavy head necessitating a short neck due to muscular requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Surinam
Remarkable Fact Fragments From 1896 Education Scene
A curio of 1890s education notes cites Oxford incomes at 350 dollars, France teaching gender gaps with more male teachers, a Chautauqua class of 1896 boasting 10000 members, M J Bertrand nearing 50 years in Paris Polytechnique, and Alexandra College at Dublin University named for the Princess of Wales who earned a music doctorate there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chili
France
M. J. Bertrand
Institute of France
Polytechnic School of Paris
Alexandra College
Dublin University
Princess of Wales
Dublin
Visitors crave access to babies at the White House
A Washington Letter notes that most women visitors to the White House want to see the babies. Captain Dubois reports many beg to glimpse the little ones, sometimes preferring a baby sighting over meeting the president, and feel slighted when refused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
Captain Dubois
Washington
Mrs Grover Cleveland Active in New York Ladies Art Association
Mrs Grover Cleveland is a valued member of the Ladies' Art Association in New York. Honorary members include Mrs Anna Betta, Mrs Hi Loop, Mrs Mary Dodge, Miss Fryatt, Miss Sartain, Mrs Louise Bradbury, Mrs George Waring and Eliza Greatorex. Emma Marsily is president and the ways and means committee includes Alice Donlevy, E C Field and S S Hardy. Members may use studios on members' day with free access to rooms and studio properties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Grover Cleveland
Ladies’ Art Association
New York
Anna C. L. Betta
Hi A. Loop
Mary Mapes Dodge
F. E. Fryatt
Emily Sartain
Louise Bradbury
George 8. Waring
Eliza Greatorex
Miss Oy Yoke Seeks Medical Education in San Francisco
A Chinatown woman in San Francisco aims to train as a nurse and physician. For three years she has supported herself by helping the sick among her people. Hospitals have barred her after objections from other nurses, and directors fear trouble. The girl was sold to high binders as a baby and raised by a Methodist mission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Oy Yoke
Chinatown
San Francisco
Jy Yoke
Methodist Mission
Miss Sarah Adams of Berlin Home in Boston Translator and Friend of Poets
Miss Sarah Adams sister of Mrs James T Fields has gained fame as a German translator author of Grimm Life of Goethe Life of Raphael and essays She moves in European literary circles and was valued by the Brothers Grimm for translating their works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Uwlland Adana
James T Fields
Europe
Boston
Berlin
C Grimm
Goethe
Raphael
Brothers Grimm
Miss Adams
Wowen
Langdon divides Bitl into chapters and verses
Stephen Langdon the archbishop of Canterbury began dividing the Bitl into chapters and verses near the end of the twelfth century. A Methodist episcopate project faces opposition from younger ministers and may be abandoned. Bishop Lawrence of Massachusetts says cremation is not pagan and compatible with Christianity. The Lutheran Church in Hungary has 628 parishes and 960000 members, governed by four bishops and 38 superintendents, with 640 pastors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Langdon
Canterbury
Lawrence
Massachusetts
Hungary
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Cor Breeder's Gazette
Dakota
Priyatfl
Arbino de Freitas
Portugal
John L. Stevens
Hawaii
Abraham Lincoln
Wee Hung Pen
Arizona
Africa
Henry W Paine
Pittsburg Dispatch
Kansas City Star
Minneapolis Journal
Educational Echoes
Oxford University
Lake Erie
Lake Ewe
Finney
Riordan
Buffalo Express
Roland
Nellie
Ayer
M. Hammerly
Hillsboro
J.C. Ayer & Co
Lowell
Masa
Geo. W. Easterbrooks
New England
Msz
Sonny P
Drs. Starkey & Palen
Arch Street
Philadelphia
Sutter Street
Cal
Shellac
Seth Paull
Charles
Sanford
Williams St
Bristol
R. I
P.O. Box
Ellery A. Dunbar
Philip Brady
A. Dunbar
SOO
Fred Fish
Travelers’ Guide, &c
A Xorew Haven & Hart Hart Ball: Road Company
Lessee, Old Colony Railroad
Providence Division
Warren & Bristol
Providence
Warren
Market Base
Newport
Ll . Mm
P. M. Ponders
E. G. Allen
Isaag N. Marshall
A. C. Kendall
Fall River and Providence Steamboat CO
Briatu Ferry
D. C
R. R
East End Union Depot
Hyde Park
Franklin
West Wrentham
Arnold’s Mills
Atlmin
Ale
P. m. Milford
West End
Union Depot
Arlington
Knightsville
Ps i Cranston
Stick
River Points
Centreville
Oaklawn
A. m
P. m. Pontisc
Artie
Quidnick
P. m
Anthony
Summit
Oneco
Sterling
Coventry
Greene
Moosup
Plainfield
City
Versailles
Baltic
South Windham
Willimatic
Hartford
Waterbury
Fishkill
Norwich
Newburgh and Erie
Bettace
D. Barton
Cardiner’s
Weybosset St
Main St
Worcester
G. S. A. Gardiner
Pomatea
U. S
Saylors
Press Claims Company
Washington, D.C
Odafer
John Woedderbarn
Washing P. O
Court Street
Hope Street
Warans &O
Goo Stable Board
Yeung
Josiah F. Peceham
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