Diverse Current Topics From North American and European Notes
A compilation covers US education debates in North Carolina, Cape Colony sentiments after the Jameson raid, Dutch and English farmer tensions, Biddeford industry notes, Persian Bible crafts, hair count studies, brickmaking protests, Scandinavian exhibition plans, copper production trends, notable academic achievement by Miss Hinsdale, steel rail price history, railway bond maturities, and immigration shifts amid global opportunities and economic mood.
A Poem From Youth's Companions by Bancroft
How strange this conflict of our daily life this human fire with all its loves and losses. A nation struggles through mistake and sin and men grope toward the light. Rise up, my country, to fight thy own good part for everywhere victory born of pain.
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Nercor
O. B. Bancroft
Mystery of the Sea Haunt Shipped by Bell and Tiger
On a dark Pacific night a bell toll draws a ship to an eerie, unnamed hulk. Captain Luster is slain by a tiger after Prescott and Backstay Bob rescue the crew, while a chained captive atmosphere hints at a grim revenge tale. The wreck sinks, leaving a sealed mystery of the sea.
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Seok
Edmund Prescott
Filorénco Horria
Adolphus Fitzgibbon
Mookoya
Fitzgibbon
Thad
Edmund
Florence Harris
Florence
Backstay Bob
Whcal
Childinb
Adolphia Fitzgibbon
Backstay
Bob
tAy
Birt
Nick
Gallapigos Isloa
Davy Jones
Luster
Prescott
Myself
Florence Harria
Wee
Bankstay
Backstay Ob
Captain Sunster
Picaca
India
New York News
Advances in Science and Industry Highlight 19th Century Tech
Notes describe Alphonso Berger's photography method for liquid expansion, 24 hour rail and post time in Belgium, nut bolt anti-loosening devices, dual fan combustion in air shafts, a rubber edged bolt flange, a rifle with a long magazine, Zurich Iskes reduction, sea rescue tactics with petroleum bombs, Marconi's electro static telegraphy in England, Poomwatic tires saving 30 to 50 percent in drafts, and road tests across macadam snow and mud.
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Alphonso Berger
Belgium
Italy
Haa
Mapa
Hermann Waleer
Canton of
Zurich
Long Island
Mostar
Signor Marconi
England
France
The Height of Trees in Summer and Winter
The piece notes Agnes Fry measured branch heights on walnut and mulberry trees in August and December. She found differences up to 31 inches for the same branch between the seasons, with a 35 pound weight failing to lower a mulberry branch in December. Other cases showed 13 to 19 inch variations, explaining why winter tree diagnosis by outline is hard.
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Agnes Fry
Ahe
Refinement in Serving Food and Board of 1900s Homes
A Washington Star observation contrasts home cooking with boarding house fare. It argues variety often sacrifices quality and proper preparation, noting hot foods become lukewarm and cold foods fail to stay cold. One well prepared dish may be ruined by a dozen half cooked items served slovenly.
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Washington Star
Origin of the Word snob in 1796 Sporting Magazine
A Notes and Queries writer cites an early instance of the word snob found in the eighth volume of the Sporting Magazine from 1796. The excerpt discusses a race day at Whitchurch with a “very respectable field” and notes royal snobs among the spectators, naming figures like the Duke of Queensberry and Prince of Wales as absent.
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Sporting Magazine
Shoemaker
Whitchurch
Duke of Queensberry
Foremont
Prince of
Walea
Women voters and fashion notes from a 1900s era period
A survey of women’s roles and attire includes remarks on Soviet era village voting practices, a Paris dressmaker, and lavish fashion trends. Reports cover rain cloaks, summer gowns, sweaters, hair styling, glamorous accessories, and social gossip about notable women wielding influence in science, libraries, and industry.
Chandler Storm Leaves City in Ruins and Death Toll Rises
A devastating tornado and hailstorm hit Chandler Oklahoma, wiping out most of the town. Rescue teams report 23 killed including Attorney John and Miss Emma Dresstoger, with 102 or more injured. Parkland and surrounding farms suffer extensive damage as churches, banks, and stores explode into fires. A second tornado near Gundy’s, 22 miles away, kills four and wounds several, leaving Hall place barren.
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Manvel Avenue
Hoffman & Charles
Schlagel
Presbyterian Church
Chandler
Parkland
Attorney John
Edgar Demos
Emma Dresstoger
Thomas Smith
Phillip Johnson
H. D. Lee
James N. Woodyard
Eldorado
Kan
James Kyle
Alva, Demont
Etta Rittenstolmn
George Bemar
A. W. Beller
D. C. Johnson
Andrew Asher
Pere Bougy
Ark
Gundy's
Here
Hall Place
Five hundred bills introduced in current session
A broad parliamentary summary notes the Senate hampered by lack of a working majority and stalled committees. Bills include army artillery reorganization, anti trust rulings, currency study, and repeal of Civil Service law proposed by Mr. Allen. House actions include tariff amendments, Sundry Civil, and Indian appropriations.
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Senate
United States Senate
House
Congress
Allen
Nebraska
Sopnto
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Heatwale
Minnesota
Supreme Court
Walker
Musg
Secretary of the Treasury
Rued
Paris DU
Iquianapolis
Spalding
Theodore Roosevelt Chosen for Assistant Navy Secretary
President McKinley nominates Theodore Roosevelt of New York for Assistant Secretary of the Navy ending a contested selection. Roosevelt, then Police Commissioner of New York, would resign that post to take the Navy post. He was Harvard educated, born 1859, with a record in politics and civil service reform and author of naval history works.
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McKinley
Benato
Theodore Roosevelt
New York
Harry W. Raymond
Penn
Washington
Plains
Results of City Government Contests Across States
In St Louis Missouri Mayor Zeigenhein won by 6000 to 8000 as total votes reached 85 000. Missouri shows Democratic gains elsewhere while Kansas returns hint Republican wins. In Evanville Indiana William M Akin Jr was elected mayor by 763 majority, a net Democratic gain of 191 from November. Michigan results favor Democrats with 28 Silver party win vs 27 Republicans among sixty cities. Ohio returns indicate Justice Long re elected for the Supreme Court by about 40 000 plural. In Cleveland and Toledo Republicans hold both remaining large cities. Chicago elected Bryan leader Carter Harrison mayor by 75 000 plurality while Harlan Independents outpolled Sears Republicans. Interim tallies show Sears 60 000 Harrison 145 000 Harlan 72 000 Hesing 18 000. Of 34 aldermen 26 Democrats 4 Republicans 4 Independents likely.
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St. Louis
Henry Zeigenhein
Missouri
Kansas
Evanaville
Ind
William M. Akin, Jr
Bens
Thia
Michigan
Silvar Party
Justice Long
Eapeea Court
Ohio
Cleveland
Toledo
Chicago
Carter H. Harrison
Wos
Harlan
Sears
Harrison
Hesing
Bryan and McKinley Exchange Pleasantries at White House
William J. Bryan visited President McKinley at the White House with Representative McKillin of Tennessee to discuss the Nebraska maximum freight case as Bryan met Mrs. McKinley and observed the private offices. The cordial encounter followed a cordial reception.
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William J. Bryan
White House
Washington
Representative McKillin
Tennessee
McKinley
Bryan
Ycat
Mr. Bryan
White,House
Dubois
Mrs. McKinley
Athens Celebrates Greek Independence Anniversary Parade
Enthusiasm ran high in Athens as fetes marked the 1821 declaration of Greek independence. Crowds cheered the King and war with Turkey amid flags, wreaths, and patriotic speeches. A mass meeting protested the Powers and backed Greek government steps.
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Athens
Greece
Turkey
Germany
Austria
Smith College Thief Miss Neally Jailed in Northampton Case
Mystery surrounding the robber leg from Smith College in Northampton is cleared. Miss Caroline Belle Neally, recently a Boston typewriter and former Dover resident, a 1906 Smith graduate, is jailed as the confessed thief. She plundered by leaving Boston early, visiting Northampton two hours, then returning to Boston. Neally, 25, an orphan, has property in her own right.
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Smith College
Northampton
Mass
Caroline Belle Neally
Boston
Dover
Nbl
Smith
Driss Neally
Merchant Leonard A Campbell Found Dead in Brooklyn Home
Leonard A Campbell a once prosperous New York City merchant was found dead by atrivation in his Brooklyn residence. His wife who guarded the body has lost her reason and is likely to die as well.
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Leonard A. Campbell
New York City
Brooklyn
New Cotton Mills Planned in Alabama and Other Farm Notes
The report mentions two new cotton mills proposed for Alabama and notes on U S farm matters. It cites 38 000 000 sheep in the United States and frost damage to the Bouthorn peach crop. It also covers increases in German troop deployments to South Africa, flood damage in Minnesota and the Dakotas, and rabbits killed in Idaho. A New Jersey legislature moment loosens a holiday near adjournment on April 27 to honor the Grant monument. Race promoters in London discuss a motor carriage race with skepticism about the prize and a horseless carriage contest idea.
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Alabama
United States
Africa
New Jersey
W Lim
Pertulature
Grant Monument
London
Washington Controversy and New Appointments Spark Row
A sharp Senate clash involves Mesare Morgan and Hole over the Cuban resolution. Alfred E Buck of Georgia is named Minister to Japan, and James Boyle of Ohio becomes the President's former private secretary. Repeals and appointments ripple through Congress and the White House amid a torrent of unrelated items.
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Washington
Senate
Mesare
Morgan
Hole
Alfred E. Buck
Georgia
Japan
James Boyle
Ohio
Conan
Liverpool
United States
Ranéay
Navy
United States Supreme Court
Russell Sage
Fea Fe Dako Baresay Company
Cisneros
Cation
Bhi
Mowinley
Cabot
Uberty
Las
Fred D. Grant
Politece Commiestoner
New York City
Bickinley
Hic
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South Africa
Biddeford Mo
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Persia
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Ovcor
Djurgarden
Stockholm
Boin de Bologne
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Ostermolm
New York Independent
Elen Hinsdale
Hinsdale
Michigan University
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American Agriculturecty
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New York Mail and Express
Ion Progrea
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Mate
William Prescott
Siseria
Vins Man Dressmaker
Rhomberg
Paris
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Maccllan
New York World
New York Telegram
Pasmions
Iain
Colorado
Queen Victoria
Misa Minnie Zaigler
Philadelphia Horological Society
Prince of Wales
Daisy Barboo
C Cntoin
Colfax
Michigan City
Ann Hartwell
Mies
Alice Farley
Louisiana
Phabo Wood
Philadelphia
Lily Wind
Kate Greenod
Jennie Hilton
Arizona
M. ©. Spencer
Lansing
Mich
Steansy
Rothschild
Ruee de Monceau
Francois Soroho
Baltimore
Sorcho
Chandlers Aweuleate
Guraniz
Oklahoma
Lingolg County
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Gohildren
Hetty Tarenu
Hetty Green
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Urbana
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First National Bank of
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W.W
Fitegerald, Jr
Leland
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United States Court
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Nelson ML Weeks
Hackengack
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Wood's Run
McClure Avenue
Gilmore House
Springield
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Globs Savings Bank
Chisago
Chicago Title and Trant Company
Eastern Capitaliste
Towa
E. Bier
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Bethlehem Penn, Iron Company
Sandy Hook
N. J. Proving Grounds
Jesse Hart
Aliss Nora Egginston
Carrollton
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Hart
Misa Eyslaston
Kipcaid
George Miller
W. F. Barkey
Misa Eo Kirby
Jonnie Kirby
Usail
Pennsylvania
Mary Esther Reynolds
Chicago University
Joseph Field
Red Bank
Joe Brown
Portsmouth
Suggs
George Duryaz
Duryea Zouaves
Haydon
Linsio County
Ton Ogiethrope
Columbia
Ala
Pavia
Starshal McLagan
Ware
Bradstreat
Connecticut
Comanche
Texas
Bosman &J. Claire Company
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Forsizn Notas
Yarkey
Francis Joseph
Transvaal
John Willouchby
Balfour
William Harefort
Ivor
Humbert
Greta
Shanghai
China
Tsyo
Gomez
Lewas
Madrid
Maximo Gomez
Cuba
Borsly Collery
Zubrozy
Prussia
Tamsey
Callao
Peru
Superior Court of Appeal
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