Empire Notes and Economic Vignettes From the Era
The article surveys empire impact and farming strength, cites a postmaster rule on married mistresses, Mormon doctrine, and southern mineral growth. It notes American candy consumption, Tower of London glass, and Pittsburg glass, plus rising cotton mills in Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi, and nearby states, with mill spindle figures and capital ranges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Tower of London
Tower
Julius Cesar
William the Conqueror
Lady Jane Gray
Sir Walter Raleigh
The Fault of the Age by Elia Wheelor Wilcox
A reflective poem on the impatient vigor of youth and the impatience to attain success. It critiques rushing growth and foreclosing natural seasons, contrasting early ambition with the desire for wealth and power without effort.
Family Pistols and a Schoolroom Duel
Barry Barko, a headstrong boy from the Kilbrodys, clashes with his Irish schoolmaster Mr Davidge over a pearl-handled knife. A pistol accident at home leads to a life saving rescue as Davidge tends severe burns with care and teaches a higher ethic after Barry survives with gratitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arry Burke
Mra. Burke
Kilbrody
Kilbrody Castle
Galway
Ireland
Major Burke
de Barghs
Pale
Burkes
Kilbrodys
Barry
Canadian
Mr. Parnell
Cahoogie
Barkes
Kilbradys
Charles Dayidge
Cohoogle Grammar School
Mr. Davidge
Virgil
Xenophon
Cahoogie School
Barry Barko
Barrie
Barko
Burke
Hae
Hero
Jackson
Scobie
Mr. Burke
Darlin
Mra. Shaughnessy
Rod
Davide
Tonkd
Davidee
No duel allowed by gentleman code in dialogue
A passage shows a debate on dueling within a code of honor. Characters Batty Barry and a major discuss insults and whether a gentleman should challenge a ruffian, reflecting on family standards and tradition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batty
Barry
Paith
Tailings Fortifications Guard Johannesburg In War
Samuel Stockton notes vast tailings heaps around Johannesburg form impregnable natural forts. He explains their height breadth resist artillery and create formidable barriers for any British advance from the Rand to Cape Town. He estimates tailings enough to span twenty feet wide and six feet high from Johannesburg to Cape Town and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Stockton
Johannesburg
Waldorf-Astoria
Laing
Randholt
Pennsylvania
Transvaal
Cape Town
New York Tribune
Treks into Swaziland end in tragedy and strange tales
An account of Tom Welsh leading eleven prospects into Swaziland to search for diamonds ends with multiple self-inflicted deaths. After the fatal hut is burned, Welsh and four companions return to Johannesburg. The narrative mixes rumor with other jungle notes on game, crafts, and Indian hunting customs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Welsh
South Africa
Swaziland
Johannesburg
Mportance
Ling
Welsh
Leary
Guam
Honolulu
Biabop Sharettl
Diocese of
Hayion
Mgr. Bearinolli
Puerto Rico
Hawaii
Lion Hunter Greenwood Faces Desert Lions in Somaliland
Recount of B B Clapp praising lion hunter Greenwood famed for desert lion pursuit near the Gulf of Aden. The piece details Greenwood’s 8 am to 2 pm chase, the lion’s tactics, and how Greenwood survived after being mauled, with sand used to keep a wound open until medical care arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. B. Clapp
San Franiiso
New York Tribune
Greenwood
Somal
Somaliland
Gulf of Aden
Africa
Grosnwood
A Doctor Heroic Death and Other News in Portugal
A reported interview recalls the death of Dr Pestana in Portugal as Queen Amelia stayed at his bedside while he described his symptoms before death at age thirty five. The piece also details a brave boy in New Jersey who endured severe injuries with stoic humor and gratitude to his doctor. Additional anecdotes cover a Paraguay story of pumas protecting a captive woman and a cabinet shop box inlay project for Utah land payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polyclinic Hospital
Thomas Ladbourne
Philadelphia
Centurion
Chile
Ladbourne
America
Kurdistan
South America
Lintobales
Montevideo
Straits of Magellan
Patagonian
Captain Goodchild
Valparaiso
Juptus Goodchild
Second District
Tadbourne
South American
Babylon
Nineveh
Inno Qoubt
Niman
Tradbourne
Nimes
Sara Bernhardt
Portugal
Pestana
Amelia
Thomas Wyberg
North Hudson County Railway
Weehawken
N. J
Paraguay
Andes
Patagonia
Francia
United States Trenomy Department
New York Journal
New York City
Donny Lieberman
Colville Reservation
Washington State
South Carolina
Columbia
Anderson
Southern Mission Field
South Carolln
Alaska
Cape Nome
Tampa
Fia
Englacer Kennedy
P. Herndon
Mr. Herndon
Tire
Dayton
Ohio
P. Wolf & Sons
E. Bimm & Boos
Benedict & Co
Dayton Paper Novelty Co
August Schmitt
Pittston
Penn
Baroum
Main
Coryden
Chicago
Travavant
Dnglish
St. Lawrence
Stauisiana
Mary Foley
Stanislaus
Rick Downing
Limaels
Fayetteville
Town
Andrew Patrick
Lincoln County
A. Lefthamboy
Grand Rapids
Mich
Quincy
Ill
George Good
Abram Good
Williamsport
Pepe
Thomas
Henry W. Lawton
Mjyor
John A. Logan
Bennett
J. L. Armstrong
San Francisco
Lawton
William Myora
Carthage
Aton
Siblov'a
Quar Doetroit
Miob
Nulson Burke
Purson
Smallpox Epidemic Strikes Across States and Regions
New York City dispatch reports smallpox as an epidemic across the Middle, Western, and Southern states. The disease shows unusual virulence with many cases and few deaths, spreading to small towns and rural areas while avoiding large cities. Kentucky, Indiana, Alabama, Tennessee, Oklahoma, and Georgia report outbreaks and push for compulsory vaccination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Chicago
Cuba
Puerto Rico
Philippines
United States
Kentucky
Dezen
J. N. Hasty
Indiana
Birmingham
Scottaboro
Courtland
Ala
Chattanooge Tenn
Spokane
Washington
Kungas Hag
Oklahoma Territory
Mac
Woodward
Oklahomna
Cherokee Nation
Indian Territory
Cherokee National Board
Colorado
Michigan
Minnesota
South Dakota
Massachusetta
Pine Bluff
Ark
Savannah Go
Biegeon- General
Wymino
Marine Hospital Service
Georgia
Honors Easy In This War Feud Between Wives Ends In Scratches
Frank Specht a German with an English wife and William Shoemaker an Englishman with a German wife argued over the Boer War. Specht was stabbed three times, Shoemaker beaten and scratched. Mrs Shoemaker and Mrs Specht fought, tearing hair, as police arrived Specht was unconscious and bleeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Desvincee
Frank Specht
William Shoemaker
Specht
Shoemaker
Hpecht
Agbt
Cotton Planters Rejoice Over New Prices and Prospects
In Montgomery Alabama and Moytaoucuy Alabama reports say cotton prices rise to eight cents a pound fueling optimism. Long standing farm mortgages are being paid off, but warnings of over production next season loom. Fertilizer tag sales reach 1832,000 up to February, while a similar day last year saw 19,000 worth lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Nures
Indiana
Montgomery
Als
Moytaoucuy
Ala
Stnta Naoga
Kept on Iie Grave and Watford Estate Bequests
The will of W. B. Tay Wanila leaves £390 to the Old Palominae and Odd Fellows Orphanage in Philadelphia and $1000 for flowers on the Watford lot in Mount Peace Cemetery. Remainder funds book purchases on philosophy of spirituality. Fort Carroll Baltimore is to be remodeled into a city fortress. Cycling notes discuss lighter wheels, military bicycles, and road conditions in Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanila
Thomas Watford
Woorestown
N. J
Pallowa Haine and Odd Fellows
Philndelphia
Watford Tutta
Mount Pences
Walthmore
Fort Carroll
Baltimore
Malois
House votes down bill to curb Mississippi pollution
Washington items report the House defeated a bill to restrict pollution of the Mississippi by the Chicago Drainage Canal. Other items note the Hay-Pauncefote treaty signing, Porter’s Cuban mission, tariff and currency updates, and various international and domestic developments in politics, health, and industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Mississippi
Chicago
Brigham H. Roberts
Tah
United States
Italy
Nelson
MaKinley
Pan-American Congress
Senate Committee On Commerce
Department of Commerce
Navy Department
Batea
Navy
Zamboanga
Shareholders Fight Over Missing Funds in Trenton
Court filings reveal Treasurer Peter Crozer looted about 150000 with 76000 in assets held. Shareholders face losses up to 70 percent while creditors seek recovery. Community debates rescue efforts, while Trenton remains notable for missing building and loan associations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. Howell
Trenton
Joan
Crozer
Howell Hog Nault
New Jersey
Crozet
Rural free delivery gains support in Congress
Congress discusses a $150000 deficiency for the final year of rural free delivery. The 1900 01 appropriation is forecast between $600000 and $1000000 as service expands. Farmers prefer daily newspapers at home, and daily price reports help them bargain better for market products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Damantle
Agsumipe
Also Mentioned on This Page
Europe
Great Britain
the Atlants (Ga.) Journal
New York
Troducer
Carolinas
Texas
Louisiana
Che Tautt
AGE
Elia Wheelor Wilcox
Barker
Barry Wnt
Maing
Old Town
Covernment Inspector of Factorica
Auburg-Gotha
Thiy
Ton Ani
Tay
TALES
Pluce
Uleras Wicked
Western Railroad
New York Press
Sogiah
Over Ory Queation
W. 8
New Real
New Bedford
Tonger
Avon
Distrihuar
Sutktue
Boyton
Forsign
Pretorius
Britain
Mediterranean
Indian Ocean
England
Kitchener
London
Soulior Degarlo Alvim
Brazil
M. Deschanel
French
Chamber of Deputies
Academy
South Ginfordshire
House of Commons
GJ. Goshen
Pirat
Admiralty
William Kenry White
Spion Kop
Durban
Natal
Johannenbargy
Boghble
Ehiot
France
Ruaalan
Government of
Persia
Bank of
Chambers of Deputies
News OF
Libbie Garrabrandt
Butrougha
Perzong Five
Bistory
St. Francia
Court of Pardons
Libbia Gorrabrandt
Bes
Kate Murray
Paterson
Children’s Home Society
Sociery
Murray
Lewis
Edward BM. Beane
Erie Rationt Company
Beane
Qtroio
New Yorks City
Pompton Lakes
Passaic County
Jacob
Rogers
New Jersey State Hospital
Brittany D. Evans
Morris Plaina
Roy
Board of Freeholders
Macyraoding
Newark
Jorasy News Mila
Deckertown
Mulllea Hill
Wootraff
Burral
Evans Sills
Gloucester County
Clinton
May County
Williamstown
Ponnavilla
South Jersey
Riverardo
Board of Trade
Bridgeton
Burlington
Gaskill
Patrick Monahan
Mount Laurel
John Wade
Harrison
New Jersey Assembly
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