Nation and World Notes and Quips From 1902 Scuttlebutt
European vogue for American cake walks and Paris couture. Dom Paul Kroger’s sorrow and his bank. D Annunzio's shirts. Bishop Turner on negro emigration. Bernard N. Baker retires and distributes 350000 to clerks. Commentary on decadence in England and America. bulletproof cloth tests. Casimir Zeglin’s new fabric. statehood debates. Cuban budget. Cuban public instruction. Uncle Sam and matrimony. Aztec inscriptions myth. birds and fashion critique. Philippines census in January. funeral phonograph substitute. South Dakota divorce wave among Indians. tribal consent and misgivings.
New Jersey Road Upgrades and Peculiar Legislation Across States
Road construction across New Jersey progresses with miles built and funds sought, Burlington leads with 141 miles and overall modernization nears completion. Elsewhere in the U S, bills on food safety licensing for cooks and a kissing ban spark debate, while cable firms promise faster global messages. A mix of science, culture, and oddities follow, from Sarah Bernhardt to liquors made non intoxicating and a bank naming twist.
The Germ of Laziness and the Georgia Cracker
The piece discusses Dr. Stiles and a supposed microbe linked to laziness amid rising pursuit of wealth. It argues the germ could temper restless commercial drive if used, warning the impact depends on its application and the moral tone critiques the hustling society and its obsession with riches.
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Hus
Stiles
Hipebest University
Ledger
State Prison Inspectors Urge Separate Female Facility in Site
The Board of Prison Inspectors sent a report to Governor Murphy recommending a separate prison for female convicts, possibly at the current State Arsenal site. It calls for abolition of the lock step and cropped heads, notes annual prison expenses of 202 250.87 with 76 116.16 revenue, leaving a net cost of 126 064.71. Prison population reaches 1 021 with breakdowns by race, sex, and origin, including 745 white males, 20 white females, 244 black males, and 11 black females, of whom 776 are American-born and 255 foreign-born.
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Board of Prison Inspectors
Murphy
District of Columbia
Atlantic
Bergen
Burlington
Camden
Cape May
Cumberland
Essex
Gloucester
Hudson
Mercer
Hunterdon
Middlesex
Crows as Omens in Ancient Belief and State Aquarium News
The piece notes ancient beliefs that two crows signal happiness or warn of disaster, citing Alexander the Great and King Alonzo. It mentions rooks predicting weather and snow, plus State Museum in Trenton planning an aquarium with fish from local waters. It also reports Cuba's four yearly corn crops with December planting and harvest.
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Alexander the Great
Egypt
Alonzo
Museum of the State
Trenton
Moérseis
Cuba
Cuba treaty debates amid anti trust funds and naval fears
The article reports on diplomatic tensions over Venezuelan and Cuban matters, noting Germany’s alleged naval aims, the US stance on a blockade, and the Cuban treaty terms with reduced duties. It covers congressional debate on ratification, House prerogatives, and a $500000 anti trust enforcement appropriation.
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Barape Louis
Ivan Wich
Eilies
Twineon
Hay
Hervert
Devon
Jie Babber
Jong
Toldners
Loreyrn
Esala
Wwe Caracaus
New York
Low Giaagra
Pertiee
United States
Congress
Amber House
Cuba
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Payne
Senate
House
Hepburn
Laurel Wins In West Virginia Stave Flower Contest
The public school vote selects Laurel as the favorite for West Virginia's Stave flower with honeysuckle, apple blossom and golden red following. The tally from most schools confirms Laurel as the leading choice amid a crowd of rivals.
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West Virginia
New Jersey Distilling Figures Show Industry Scope
The report details New Jersey's role in grain distilleries and whiskey production, noting a registered but inactive grain distillery and 39 trail distilleries statewide. It cites declines in total U S distilleries but increased production volumes, with New Jersey totals in fruit brandy and fermented liquors amid broader national figures.
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New Jersey
Clarom
Sioner
Taternai
Dolassess Dietilleries
Thare
United States
Road funds urged for state needs and road bill
In his annual report to the state highway board Commissioner Henry J Budd says 4290 000 allocated last winter for stone roads was split among counties but still insufficient for maintenance and grading. He proposes a further increase next year and has prepared a new stone road bill reviewed with Governor Margly and Attorney General McCarter for constitutional checks. Essex county plans additional road work amid costly rock ledge grading while a Kentucky woman in a stream was bitten by a large bass attracted to her sparkler.
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Jersey City
Atigatic City
Burlington County
New Jersey
Henry J
Budd
Stone Roads
Bodd
Murgliy
Genead McCarter
Badd
Rota
Hie
Essex County
Imore
Sanford Street
West Passtieavenuy
Noantain Ave Hue
Lwi Thiles
Neiely
County
Bible Evangelism and Church Movements Amid Global Faith Shift
A lengthy report outlines evangelical efforts across presbyteries with focus on special services in centers such as Shidgo and Lacheville. clergy and lay mobilize renewed prayer and outreach while foreign communities join in gospel reception. Individual notes include Dr. Howard S Bliss becoming president of the Syrian Protestant College amid cross‑cultural celebrations and a gift push for endowment. The Christian Register reverts to its former price after subscriber shortfall, praising editorial tone and leadership, and observers note the need for educators over administrators in shaping institutions.
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Interior i de
J. Wilberhepman
Howard
Bliss
Echvsiast
Helrut
Luke
Deo Biles
de. Biss
Syria
Palestine
Levant
Coby Ogatioualiat
Jim
Henry
King
Wen
Finney
Faircbird
Barrows
Alm
Poly
Oberlin
Onis
Christmas at the City Home and lessons on profanity
A long passage describes Christmas joy at the City Home with students enjoying festive activities and a strong Christmastide spirit. It reflects on education, labor, and the value of study while condemning profanity as boorish and harmful to society.
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Newark City Home Printing Department
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Europe
Paris
Paul Kroger
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Bishop Turner
Georgia
Bernard N. Baker
Baltimore
England
America
Casimir Zeglin
Palma
Department of Public Instruction
Sam
National Museum
Mexico
Philippines
Kansas City
South Dakota
Chamberth
Siloux
Soit
Virginia
G. G. Ward
Commercial and Pacific Commercial Cable Companies
Secretary of the Navy
Ward
San Francisco
Manila
Sarah Bernhardt
Germany
Berlin
New York City
Wasksegios
House of Commons
Rew Derery Uee
Redigions Neten
Lungrepecbonenia
Exurgh
Tiristone
Old Bare
Springfield
Christian Egister
App
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Hoplow
Stheerbers
Lester Bauer
Red Bank
Arthur Aip
Volnk Bo
Martin
Barkow
Duseryn
Bermowilaw
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Elae
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