New England Native Births Largely Outpaced by Foreign Origin
A Springfield Republican summary notes Connecticut vital statistics showing native births in New England lagging behind deaths among native-born. foreign-born births and overall population shifts indicate rapid displacement of native Yankee stock. Emigration westward and immigration from other regions contribute to the changing demographic balance in New England towns and cities.
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New England
Connecticut
New Haven
Hartford
Meriden
Waterbury
New London
Norwich
Bridgeport
Massachusetts
West
Spriagfeld
Japanese Curiosity and Attention in Japanese Audiences
An American observer describes Japanese reactions to foreigners in Japan. Crowds gather on rail platforms, watching with wide eyes and curious commentary. He notes students and adults listen intently to lectures, aided by translators, while audiences display remarkable concentration.
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Japan
Tokyo
Ainstee
New York Life Chief McCall May Gain 25000 Salary Rise
The New York Life Insurance board plans to raise president John A. McCall’s annual pay by 25000 to reach 90000. He has previously earned 50000 and 65000, placing him near peers at McCurdy and Alexander. The note cites comparable salaries at Mutual and Equitable Life for context.
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John A. McCall
New York Life Insurance Company
McCall
Mesars, McCurdy
Earthquake Destroys Town and Drains Lake in Mexico
An earthquake wrecked buildings in Aulton Mexico and moved on to Zapothon where it agitated then quieted waters of a large lake. A fissure in the lake bed allowed the lake to pass from sight as the waters subsided. The German Antarctic expedition plans a Kerguelen island voyage focusing on sea life and coastal fish varieties remain unknown in Antarctic waters.
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Aulton
Mexico
Zapothon
Kerguelen Island
Maine
New Check Raiser Foiled by Silent Guard Device
A new anti alteration scheme for checks uses a safeguarded left margin showing allowed amount in words and figures. The holder tears the top portion to block any later changes, leaving a secure amount limit on checks notes drafts and other papers. It is already adopted by many banks and firms.
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United States
Boston
New York Sun
Criminals Expensive If Given Pension Stop Crime Costs
The Chicago Journal argues criminals cost about 1 billion dollars yearly in salaries maintenance and enforcement. It proposes paying criminals 300 monthly to retire from crime, claiming this would be a profitable investment. The piece cites 256000 criminals with average income around 1600 and urban suburban payment splits.
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Chicago Journal
Relics of the Chinese Gate Lock Arrive for Exhibition
The lock and key of Pekin’s front gate are donated to the National Museum in Washington by Rev W T Hobart and presented through Edwin Conger. The iron cylinder lock measures about 3 feet 10 inches, with four tumblers, and the four foot iron key will be displayed along with deciphering efforts for Chinese inscriptions on the lock.
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Pekin
Washington
W. T. Hobart
China
United States
Edwin Conger
St. Louis Republic
Counterfeit Shillings Rise in England
Report describes a surge in counterfeiting using genuine silver to produce spurious shillings. The article notes half their value in silver and warns that hidden engravers could make detection unlikely, suggesting increasing coin size and weight as the only clear remedy.
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England
Emigration Shapes Irish Farm Holdings Over Time
The piece notes emigration from Ireland as a driver of farm consolidation. It cites 1841 farm sizes from one to fifteen acres at 1.5 percent and records growth in farms above 80 acres from 1841 to 1900 with provincial increases: Leinster 119.5 percent, Munster 243.9 percent, Ulster 3606 percent, Connaught 0 percent.
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Ireland
Leinster
Munser
Ulster
Connaught
Ptf
Man Bent on Freecing Another Tries to Pull Wool
A man bent on freecing another attempts a deception to mislead and take advantage. He aims to pull wool over the victim’s eyes but faces resistance and exposure. The incident centers on fraudulent intent and possible confrontation.
Historic Trees Show Washington’s Notable Planters
Washington’s botanical gardens boast historically prized trees linked to figures such as John J. Crittenden and George Washington. A Kentucky oak from Crittenden’s era, an elm from Washington’s cornerstone planting, and cypress from Jefferson Davis’s war years symbolize a web of influential contributors. Named specimens carry legacies with Forney, Forrest, and others, while a Carolina poplar is noted as progenitor of tens of thousands of related trees across the country.
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Washington
Charles A. Dana
New York Times
William R. Smith
Dana
Mr. Smith
Mr. Dana
Confucius
Amos J. Cummings
Thaddeus Stevens
Senator Bayard
Proctor Knott
Daniel W. Voorhees
Lot M. Morrill
Justin S. Morrill
Senator Hoar
Senator Evarts
Carolina
Union
Archangel as the White City of a New Russia
The city of Archangel earns its nickname the White City for months of snow and white-painted buildings. In winter the sun rarely shows, while summer brings white uniforms and colorfully dressed women and children. The piece notes Archangel, in the near west, destined to be Russia's capital in a new era.
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Atussia
Archangel
Great Western
Russia
Europe
Near West
Crater of Popocatepetl Yo
A detailed account describes the crater of Popocatepetl as a huge pit with sulphurous fumes, steep walls, and a 1500 foot depth. Observers note emerald bottom lake, cold winds, and some panting climbers while others feel heartbeat through clothing.
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Popocatep
Harper's Weekly
FlareAcre Belt Inspired by Florodora Fashion Trend
The FlareAcre Belt debuts as a chic accessory named after the New York play Florodora. It features broad black satin ribbons with gold studs clasps and two gold embroidered ends that hang four to five inches toward the skirt, echoing the season's downward dip silhouette.
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New York
Career focus for young women in modern times
A Kansas City Journal column discusses the push for women to prepare for careers through college and professional training. It recounts a prominent woman urging for purposeful work for both sons and daughters, contrasting a daughter’s potential career with a mother’s remark that marriage might be her fate.
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Kansas City Journal
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