Great discovery sparks claim of photographic electricity
The New York Tribune reports on Professor Fernando Sanford of Leland Stanford Junior University claiming to have photographed a coin using electricity without a lens. He describes a spark between discharger knobs transferring to a mica sheet and gelatin film, producing a coin image on development, with electromagnetic waves seeming to travel directly from raised coin features. The piece notes Hertzian waves and potential practical applications while casting doubt on immediate use.
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Fernando Sanford
San Francisco Examiner
Leland Stanford, Jr., University
Sanford
Hertz
New York Tribune
Loyal servant clears suspect in Virginia robbery court
A robbery in a Virginia town led to the arraignment of a slave-servant before his master judge. The captive offered no defense until the actual criminals were revealed, prompting the servant to declare his loyalty and insist he is not the guilty man.
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Virginia
George
Nine Points of the Law in the Evening World
The New York Evening World lists nine essentials for success in law: money, patience, a good cause, a capable lawyer and counsel, strong witnesses, a solid jury, a fair judge, and good luck.
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New York Evening World
Convicts Attempt Escape Aboard Train Near Geddes Station
A Chicago Post account describes two convicts being moved from Detroit to state prison under guard when a stranger offered whisky to them. They opened fire with two revolvers, guards exchanged shots, a bell rope halted the train near Geddes, eighteen shots total, guards overpowered the convicts, fifteen men emerged from a smoking car dressing room after the incident.
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Mola
Detroit
Atackson
Ypsilanti
Ann Arbor
Geddes Station
Chicago Post
Hire Everything for a Reception Says New York Journal
The New York Journal notes you can hire nearly all items for a reception such as curio pieces, cut glass, old silver, chairs, and rugs to create an antique look. It warns of bottle fraud and describes a social swirl where one hostess overuses hired silver while another misuses staff bookings.
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Becuse
New York Journal
Zech
Jeremiah
Haman
Jesus
Jerusalem
Judah
Joseph
Benjamin
Abel
Egypt
Israel
Zechariah
Judas
Reuben
Leah
Christ
Adam
Jacob
John viii
Dinah
Potiphar
Psi
What a Woodpile Indicates
A brief reflection from Donahoy's Magazine on a generous woodpile as a symbol of hospitality and family warmth. The article contrasts a large, welcoming stack with a sparse, unkind pile across the way, linking abundance to cheer and neighborhood spirit.
The Story of Joseph in Genesis Explored in Faith
Commentary by Rev. D. M. Stearns on Genesis chapters thirty seven to thirty nine traces Joseph’s pit, sale, and journey to Egypt. It links Judah’s actions to the Messiah and notes envy, deceit, and divine presence shaping fate.
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D. M. Stearns
Curious Chinese Customs At Wedding Gate In Echizen
The narrative describes a betrothal and wedding ritual at Kurita in Echizen. A bride arrives at the groom’s gate and exchanges greetings with brothers, followed by a procession and dancing until the floor breaks. At age eight or nine the betrothal rites begin, with a deputation presenting woven cloth cushions and praise. The boy later stays with the bride’s family for about a year, then returns home in fine clothes. The bride moves to the groom’s house amid rustic music, cushions are stacked for her seating, and the triple wine cup ceremony is performed thrice.
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Ikseae
Etchu
Kurita
Echizen
Vlace
Imperial Russian czar train built at St. Petersburg
The 11 carriage imperial train for the czar at Alexandrowski works in St. Petersburg features a kitchen, two luggage vans, and a officials carriage. All but wheels and axles are Russian made, with automatic brakes for quick stops. Some cars have already toured Vienna and Copenhagen en route to a trial run.
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Russia
Alexandrowski Wagon Manufactory
St. Petersburg
Krupp
Essen
Copenhagen
Vienna
Atlanta Man's Tax Return Claims Reversed After Drinking
A Atlanta citizen paid taxes at the tax collector's office claiming $5 000 in stocks and bonds and owing $26 13. He later petitioned the mayor and city council admitting he was intoxicated when he filed the return in 1893 and stating he never owned such property. the petition was granted and he was released from the excessive valuation.
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Atlanta
Ty Council
Baltimore Sun
Green fashions and red snow myths at season's start
The era's drawing room spotlighted green as a dominant fashion color with more moderate tones than recent years. Brides favored white, and the piece notes the season's fashion mood while mentioning red snow observed in polar regions and Alpine epochs tied to plant pollen explanations.
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London
Cor
New York
Saussure
Alps
Captain Ross
Baffin’s Bay
Ladies’ Home Journal
The Girdle Telegraph Stretch Across the World
The widest span for a telegram would run from British Columbia to New Zealand. It would cross North America, Newfoundland, the Atlantic, England, Germany, Russia, China, Japan, Java and Australia, tracing a near globe circuit of over 20 000 miles.
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British Columbia
New Zealand
North America
Newfoundland
Atlantic
England
Germany
Russia
China
Japan
Java
Australia
Globe
Boston Globe
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J. ¥. Tucker
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Concord, Barre and
Leo
Sland
Sheehan
Bedford St
Concord
Mass
F. D. Gilmore
Whien
Maynard Block
H.S. Richardson
EK. OH. Maker
Cole Headquarters
Tathes
Jones and Wetherbes
South Acton, Mass
Marlboro Dye House
Liberty Street
R. W. Geddes
W. D. Cross & CO
L. N. Fowler
Jane
A. D. Russel
Maynard
Augustus Fletcher
Marlboro Laundry
Arly
James Devane
Wrst
Acton, Mass
M. E. Sheehan
Frank E. Tasker, M. D
West Acton, Mass
C. H. Taylor
Middlesex Oil Can CO
Hatch & Poland
Times
Gent
Neil Currie & CO
Maynard’s Block
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