Russia Will Aid U S In Far East Says Hitchcock
Ethan Allen Hitchcock former US ambassador to Russia returned to Washington to assume secretary of the interior duties. He described Russia ready to back the United States in the Far East, denoting friendship, commercial aims in China, and support for our Philippines policy. He discussed the Siberian railway progress from Irkutsk to Vladivostok with trains now running toward Talienwan and a 60 dollar through rate Neva to the Pacific, noting cold but lively St Petersburg.
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Ethan “Allen Hitchcock
United States
Patent Office
Washington
Russia
Spain
New York World
Ethan Allen Hitchcock
East
China
Philippines
Far East
Hitchcock
Moscow
Irkutsk
Vladivostok
Nijni-Novgorod
Volga
Seles Verne
Michael Strosoft
Pacific
Talienwan
Manchuria
Port Arthur
Siberian
Neva
New York
Chicago
St. Petersburg
A Natural Soldier Portrait by Harper's Magazine
A description of Lieutenant Colonel Forrest at Fort Donelson from Harper's Magazine portrays a rugged, relentless frontier fighter. The piece emphasizes his Gaelic heritage, hardened features, and lethal saber work, defining war as killing and inflicting damage with precision.
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Forrest
Fort Donalson
John A. Wyeth
M. D
Harper's Magazine
The Green Ray Optical Phenomenon Observed in Egypt
The green ray is an emerald colored solar edge seen at sunrise or sunset under specific atmospheric conditions. Eyewitnesses like Piet Bey note it in Egypt from the delta to Alexandria or Suez, with a blue tinge sometimes preceding the green. Ancient Egyptian signs and monuments may reflect this effect, indicating an objective atmospheric phenomenon tied to horizon and light.
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Jules Verne
Alps
Piet Bey
Academie Des Sciences
Paris
Egypt
Alexandria
Suez
William Gaff
Memphis
Saggarah
Saint Barbara Patroness of Gunners and Fire Brigades
The article notes Saint Barbara as the patroness of gunners and fire brigades. It cites her intercession for land and sea gunners, recalls the Ste Barbe name in the old French navy gun room, and mentions French fire brigades honoring her on her feast day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Barbara
Ste. Barbe
France
Sapeurs Pompiers
Pittsburg Dispatch
Dirt in heaven and Chinese pawnshops in China
A Houston Post quip about heaven features a child arguing that dirt is needed for play as mothers deny dirt in heaven. The text also notes Dr Goldbaum stating pawnshops are indispensable for Chinese merchants and telegraph messengers in French towns delivering telegrams by bicycle.
Open Air Cure for Consumption Promises Revival in Nordrach
Article reviews J A Gibson’s account of recovering from phthisis through pure air rest and large meals at Nordrach in the Black Forest. It describes a regimen of uninterrupted fresh air, extensive feeding, strict routine, and daily walking, claiming cures are possible in England with similar settings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Gibson
Gibson
Nordrach
Black Forest
Dr. Walther
England
Mr. Gibson
Wlther
Walther
Blue Cloth Choice Sparks Color Shift for Dresses
A fashion note from the Philadelphia Press advises selecting blue fabric so two new dresses will appear differently by day and evening lighting. The headline emphasizes color changes and wardrobe impact.
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Philadelphia Press
What is raised mostly in damp climates
A classroom joke frames a quiz about weather and everyday objects. Johnny answers umbrellas, prompting a light moment in the lesson.
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Johnny
London
Chauncey Olcott helps stranded horse in Wisconsin street
In Wisconsin a mule cart trap left a horse stuck in a mud hole as Chauncey Olcott freed the animal with a penknife and boarded a nearby mule car. A deputy sheriff later billed him 85.75 for fences cut and legal costs, which he paid.
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Chauncey Olcott
Wisconsin
Mr. Olcott
Odcott
New York Powerit
Mystery disappearances of Philadelphia ships bound for Japan
The British board of trade investigates frequent loss of deep sea sailing ships from Philadelphia to Hiogo and Nagasaki after departures with case oil. Notable cases include the May 8 1897 Craigend with 82 crew and the March disappearance of the David Morgan with 19 aboard.
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Far East
Philadelphia
British Board of Trade
Craigend
Hiogo
Japan
David Morgan
Nagasaki
Philadelphia Press
Prince Chilkov’s Rise from Loco Worker to Russian Minister
Prince Chilkov, Russia’s minister for railways, began as a Liverpool locomotive works mechanic then railway guard and station master in England. He returned to Russia to work as a mechanic and later as a station master before serving on the Transcaspian railway. He advanced to director of the Varsovie railway, inspector general, and ultimately minister.
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Prince Chilkov
Liverpool
Russia
Transcaspian
Varsovie
New Year Greeting from Porto Rican Band to General Henry
The Porto Rican band of San Juan sends New Year wishes to General Henry. They express respect and fervor, hoping for everlasting happiness from the Creator and praise for their homeland. The note is dated January 1 1899 in Porto Rico.
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San Juan
Henry
Salt Palace Plan Proposed in Salt Lake City
A salt palace costing 20000 will be built in Salt Lake City between now and August 1. It will be 100 feet square with 800000 tons of salt required. The proposal was ratified at a public meeting in the Mormon capital. A W McCune, a wealthy Utah citizen, promotes the plan. Money will be raised by popular subscription.
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Salt Lake City
A. W. McCune
Utah
Littleton Notes Long List Of Local Happenings And Ills
In Littleton, B F Jacobs visited town, Mrs Merrill ill, schools closed for three week vacation, letters unclaimed, Miss Kv Flaggy and Miss Smith visited on Washington's Birthday, and many residents noted ill health. Heating repairs at Unitarian church, new organ due March 5, and a busy community calendar with parties, lyceum talks, and several social events. An accident involving a horse at the centre store caused a toppled buggy but no injuries beyond that.
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Unitarian Church
J. W. Godfrey
H. Mason
Baptist Vestry
Clara A. Phelps
Herbert J. Harwood
Littleton
William Channing Brown
Bermudas
Lyceum
Melba Quartet and Concert Co
Rowe
Tyler
Fitchburg
E. A. Priest
E. A. Cox
L. Augusta White
Fitchburg Normal School
Everett Jarvis
Alec Gregory
Ruensell Street
Mr. Gregory
Marlboro
George Wright
Lowell
Wright
Nellie Lovajoy
Chicago
P. S
Centre Store
Boyd
Citation for administration of Miiza Fattt estate Acton
Petition seeks letters of administration for the estate of Miiza Fattt Acton deceased intestate to Jonathan KR Wetherbee of Acton Middlesex. Court in Cambridge February 8 1899. Public notice to run three weeks in Acton Enterprise.
Citation in Middlesex probate trust matter
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex to all interested in the trusts under the will of Elbridge Wheeler late of Concord deceased. George G King of Concord is appointed trustee proving the will. You must appear February 28 1899 at 9 AM to show cause why the appointment should not be granted. Publication for three weeks in the Concord Enterprise. Witness Judge Charles J McIntire February 7 1899.
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Middeesen
Miiza
Acton
Jonathan
Wetherbee
Middlesex
Cambridge
Acton Enterprise
Charles J. McIntire
Esquire
H. Folsom
Register
Middlesen
Elbridge Wheeler
Concord
George G. King
Concord Enterprise
Charles
J. McIntire
S. T- Folsom
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Miss Smith
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Caroline Perkins
Kennebunkport, Me
J. A. Harwood
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Frank Dodge
Thechoors
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