Mormon Home Sold in Nauvoo Birthplace of Mormon Doctrine
An old Nauvoo brick house tied to Brigham Young and early polygamy has changed hands for 400 dollars. Capt. Joseph Reichtmann bought the residence from Dr. J. W. Parker, who grew up there, plans to add a story and make it home. The dwelling sits on Kimball and Grange streets with views of the Mississippi.
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Mormon Church
Salt Lake City
Utah
Auvoo Ill
Brigham Young
Hancock County
Joseph Reichtmann
Nauvoo
Ill
Joseph Smith
Missouri
Ilinois
Kimbal
Grange
Father of Waters
Slormons
Tiger Shooting Tactics in India Described in Detail
New York reports contrast between ordinary tigers and man-eaters and outlines hunter strategy. Hunters use howdahs or machans for safety, watch for ground ambushes, and rely on elephants to lift the hunter if needed. They deploy beaters to drive the tiger toward the rifle positions.
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New York
Cassatt orders probe into graft charges at Pennsylvania Railroad
Alexander J. Cassatt president of the Pennsylvania Railroad, upon returning from Europe, announced a thorough investigation of graft charges. A long-time executive, Cassatt joined as a rod man in 1859 and rose to first vice president before heading the vast railroad system.
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Cassatt
Pennsylvania Road
Philadelphia
Alexander J. Cassatt
Pennsylvania Railroad
Europe
Pittsburg
France
Germany
Rensselaer Institute
Troy
N. Y
The
Pennsylvania
Heat in High Velocity Guns Destroys Steel Linings
The article explains that firing high velocity cannons generates extremely hot gases, with temperatures around 8 000 to 9 000 degrees. These white hot gases erode the steel lining of the guns, similar to how water erodes ice.
Trade of Egypt opens field for American exporters
American manufacturers begin to reach out to Egypt as a growing trade field. Foreign capital and British influence have expanded Egypt’s commerce, with 13 new companies and $30 million in capital after 1891. Despite distance and transport costs, U S products are seen as high quality options for Egyptian buyers.
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Egypt
Jacob
Palestine
Joseph
Suez Canal Company
Atbara
Birds Shun The Deep Sea But Roost On Shared Paths
Frank Chapman of the New York museum notes birds of England are more numerous but fewer in species than those in the United States. A London Outlook writer says birds rarely cross deep seas, Madagascar straits being impassable, while the north seas serve as a highway. The Nile to Norfolk route is possible, yet nearby archipelagos lack common stock. Movements are driven by wind weather food and social factors. passages over shallow seas become inherited habit.
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Frank Chapman
New York Museum of Natural History
England
London Outlook
Madagascar
North Seas
Godwill
Nile
Norfolk
Rain Doubles the Mail Weather Keeps Women at Home
A postal official explains that rainy weather doubles mail volume as women stay home to answer correspondence. When sun returns, they delay the task for more congenial pursuits, shifting the workload to male employees and forcing overtime after bad weather.
New York Doctors Push Cash-Fee System
Physicians in New York pursue a cash-fee medical practice and several have already adopted it. The concept, started in London by a specialist, involved placing a pile of gold on his desk to illustrate patient payment expectations.
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New York
London
High Speed Atlantic Ships Gain Preference for Travel
The Scientific American notes that large mid speed liners offer reliability in rough weather and strict schedule adherence. Amerika shows strong average speeds on recent crossings, while lines plan more 23 to 25 knot vessels with Cunard and North German Lloyd expanding fleets. The Amerika and Baltic types remain dominant for steady service and passenger appeal.
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Scientific American
New York
Amerika
Cherbourg
Sandy Hook
Lloyd
Cunard Company
Country ruled by women in American life headline
The piece argues that women influence broad aspects of U S culture and public life from schools to politics. It highlights women as teachers mayors civic creed authors editors doctors lawyers reporters and charity workers shaping social development and institutions across cities and events.
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United States
Chicago
Wilson Reprimands Aide Over Confidential Talk
Secretary Wilson declares a new eleventh commandment to keep secrets. He once wrote on a slip of paper: Keep your mouth shut. The subordinate had revealed confidential information in casual conversation.
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Wilson
Test That Counts
A witty exchange from the Washington Star compares a man’s honesty to a pin test and jokes about using an umbrella to test trust, via Miss Cayenne and an admiring friend voice.
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Miss Cayenne
Washington Star
Speed Mania Old Millions O Courtship Quip
A playful exchange in Boston Tran script shows a humorous offer of marriage framed as a joke. Miss Youngthing questions whether the suitor would die instantly, highlighting flirtatious banter and melodramatic humor.
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Miss Youngthing
Boston Transcript
Will Probe Europe on Public Utilities Commission
A Civic Federation commission of 21 experts travels to Europe to study transportation lighting water supply and related issues. Led by Melville E Ingalls the group includes engineers accountants and social economists to report on municipal ownership and operations for U S cities.
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New York
Questons
Civic Federation
Europe
Melville E. Ingalls
Commission
Watcott Williams
the Press
Philadelphia
W. D. Mahon
Association Street Railway Employer
Detroit
Frank J. Goodnow
Columbia University
Walton Clark
United Gas Improvement Company
Albert Shaw
Review of Reviews
Edward W. Bemis
Water Works
Cleveland
John H. Gray
Northwestern University
Evanston
Walter L. Fisher
Leo S. Rowe
University of Pennsylvania
F. J. McNulty
International Brotherhood of Electric Workers
Washington, D. C
Albert E. Winchester
City of South Norwalk Electric Works
Charles L. Edgar
Editon Electric and Illuminating Company
Boston
Milo R. Maltbie
Municipal Affairs
Parry and Shevlin Lead Hammer Throw Rivalry and Football Feats
Ed Parry of Chicago dominates hammer throw precision with single hand style, defeating Yale star Shevlin in recent meets. Parry also stars as a Chicago tackle. Shevlin is famed as Yale’s long-time end and captain. Michigan wins western intercollegiate baseball title, Illinois and Chicago follow in standings with Minnesota and Northwestern behind.
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University of Chicago
Ed. Parry
Parry
ED Parry
Stagg
Chicago
Evanston
Ill
Garrell
Michigan
Shevlin
Yale
Ann Arbor Collegians
Ann Arbor
Illinois
Wolverines
Minnesota
Northwestern
Humorist Dialogue Quips Tickle Father Figure
A tall young man asks if his father was told a humorist was in town and the girl confirms. The father recalls joking about writing jokes being hard on the brain, but she says he never heard of her writing any jokes.
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Chicago Daily News
Like a Mule
Mrs Bacon compares her husband to a mule when stubborn. Mrs Egbert asks for clarification and the pair discuss a backfire reaction as he resists efforts. The Yonkers Statesman quotes the exchange.
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Nauvoo, Il
Stella
Mabel
Bella
India
America
Melville E. Iingalls
Commissio
Isports and Athletics
J. R. Graham
Long Lake
Lll
Chicago Board of Trade
Graham
Illinois Association
West
W. R. Crosby
O'Fallon
Lincoln
Crosby
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