Various Global Mentions in Brief
A mixed collation notes marriages in Russia and England, New York road funding talk, a wizardly line about the Silver Knight, and oddities from Cruso story quirks. It also cites a live mouse inside a loaf in Chicago and confirms John Henfield as America’s oldest practicing photographer at seventy seven. It references Abyssinian prisoners in Italy and totals of U S government outlays in 1893 across charities education roads postal service army police judiciary prisons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baltimore News
John Henfield
City
United
California
West
United States
New York Press Highlights Farmers Labor Share and Language Study
The piece notes 8,000,000 people earn livelihoods from farming, linking farm prosperity to national welfare. It cites Indiana horticulturist Hobbs predicting fruit prices will stay reasonable, with cheaper growing, handling, and transport aiding producers. It also covers Eugene H. Babbitt’s view on New York’s distinct language in dialect studies and postal address quirks between New York and Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobbs
Indiana Horticultural Society
Keesye
New York City
Eugene H. Babbitt
Department of
Columbia College
Sosiety
New York
When Gray Mists Lift from Our Dying Eyes
A poetic meditation asks what we will behold when mist shifts from the sea and rocks. The speaker recalls past sea scenes with curlews, white foam, and smiling shore, then wonders what comes after life and whether angels await souls at God’s throne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aklea
Thorn
Eloga
Ferelith Ramany
Pall Mall Magazine
A Daughter's Quick Wit in a Revolutionary Rescue
In August 1781 at General Schuyler's Albany area home, a planned Tory kidnapping plot by Joe Bettys and John Waltermeyer failed thanks to warnings from a Dutch guide and a quick act by Schuyler's daughter Maria. The conspirators fled to Canada. Schuyler was saved and later honored for his defense and his daughter’s bravery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Washington
Joe Bettys
Canada
John Waltermeyer
Bettye
Bettys
Waltermeyer
Khead
George Himeh
New York
Haldimand
Philip Schuyler
Jon Bettys
Hans
Schuyler
Woaltermeyer
General Schuyler
Margaret
Factory to Natural Wonders Tour Through Time
A survey of advances and curiosities outlines rapid flying wing speeds of house flies and beetles, vast artesian wells in Queensland yielding 125 million gallons a day, long lived humans, bacteriology notes, Prestwich fossil collection reaching the British Museum, a new liquid measuring device, Dunkirk dock the largest in the world, improved vocal health with electric light, and Taunton mass fine wire production using drilled diamonds for ultra thin wire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queensland
Haller
Crookshick
Sir Joseph Prestwich
Lady Prestwich
British Museum
Natural History Department
Dunkirk
France
United States
Taunton
Mase
The Great Wall of China Fortification Description
The article extols the vast Great Wall of China as the world’s most extensive fortification. It cites a 1728 mile length from the gulf of Pecheleo to Turkestan, with 26 foot base thickness, 14 foot top, 25 to 30 foot height, and flanking turrets every 20 or 300 yards. Construction began in 21 B C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulf of
Pecheleo
Turkestan
Ching
Nansen Praises Courage At Welcome Feast
Fritdjof Nansen, famed Arctic explorer, demonstrated remarkable physical strength at a recent welcome feast. He lifted his chip mate aloft with one arm so all could see, declining the Order of St Oinf cross as the crowing medal seemed worth little to him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fritdjof Nansen
Fashion notes and society remarks mix gossip and science
A collage of fashion colors and trims with Red fashion influence from Paris and London. Notable items include peacock hues on hats, silk bows with diamond buckles, and harmony in footwear. Science news cites Dr Ottolenghi’s pain sensitivity results among 682 women. Royal events mention Princess Beatrice unveiling Lord Tennyson memorial with Tennyson’s poetry fanfare. Additional notes cover knitwork industry in Ireland and charitable bequests in California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Isle of Wight
Beatrice
Lord Tennyson
Farringford
Island
Tennyson
Lnte
Inflammatory Quips and Witty Exchanges Collected
A collage of light jokes and quips from late 19th and early 20th century papers. It includes snippets about time, grudges, letters, kindness, frivolous fashion, courtship, and social banter. Notable lines feature puns about balloons, phenoms, and the peril of extravagant women.
Fashion notes on gowns and accessories dominate the season
The article surveys current styles from gowns to hats and footwear. It highlights silk gouffre fabrics, long sleeves ending in bows, fur hats, and opal jewelry as key trends. It notes elastic garments for shaping, decorative muffs, and lace varieties, with emphasis on refined fabrics and tailored finishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alec
Gabon
The Gum Trade and Making of Chewing Gum in 1895
A 19th century overview details the US gum industry with 1.09 billion pieces produced annually. It covers chicle import from Mexico, processing steps from chopping to drying, sugar and flavoring, kneading, rolling, and the wrap and pack process involving many workers in a factory setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Mexico
Jara
The Horse in History and Heritage
The account notes late medieval horse shoeing only in winter, colonial horse arrival in New England around 1620 to 1630, and Queen Elizabeth as a renowned equestrian. It cites vast horse slaughter in Pare, Henry VIII founding royal breeding, and legends of Solomon’s chariots and cavalry. Arabian horses are praised for endurance and speed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Massachusetts
Elizabeth
Muglant
Henry VIII
Solomon
Horace
Standards and Colors Issued for U S Army Regiments
The Secretary of War issues dimensions for a new standard flag 1 unit by 4 feet in size. The order mandates new colors for infantry artillery engineers cavalry regiments and battalions. The text also reflects a proverb about friendships and loyalty amidst changing companions.
Cold Wave Grips New York and Midwest Towns
Severe cold and high winds sweep New York and New Jersey coastlines with rivers and bays frozen. Life savers battle ice packed shores as ocean liners arrive coated in ice. Temperatures hover near zero with 5 to 6 degrees above and below throughout the day, forcing school and factory closures and stressing charities aiding the needy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chicago
Jersey
Long Island
Theron
Hudson River
Great South Bay
New Jersey
Chicago in deep freeze faces vast charity task
An army of destitute people in Chicago suffers for fuel and food as 21 degrees below zero grips the city. Estimates show 60,000 need provisions or coal and 35,000 at risk of starvation, with 75,000 unemployed. Mayor Swift urges immediate action up to 100,000 and potentially 400,000 or 500,000 from those with means. Police, churches, and aid groups mobilize amid deaths and frozen injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corcaco
Chicago
Swift
Baeple
Sharehes
Motormda
Team Stora
Extreme Cold Warns Across North America Racking Crops
Reports from New York Arkansas Missouri and Ontario detail record lows and widespread distress. Cities report subzero temperatures with Lake Ontario and the Mississippi frozen over. Shelters open and aid sought as crops face damage and casualties rise. Officials tally food fuel demand and pensions funding in ongoing winter crisis.
News Epitomized Washington Items and Civil Unrest
A chaotic Washington round up covers appointments at the British Embassy in Washington, disputed arbitration talks, and President Cleveland removing Collector Dowling. reports include Cuba incidents, tornado victims, and varied political maneuvers. Also noted are Queen Liliuokalani’s visit, Me Ripley’s port plan, and a flood of international and domestic events across 1889.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Frederick Adam
Jargr
Brower
Tons
W. Foster
Gaba Gs
Lee
Cabs Silkne
Cleveland
Dowling
Cincinnati
Turple
Indiana
Senate
Cameron
Doe
Congress
Exi-Quean
Liliuokalani
White House
Potomac
Misa
Quantico
Badak
Toate Domeinis
Boston
Spain
Republic of Central America
House
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Russia
England
Black
the Silver Knight
Robinson Crusos
Cave
Pacific
Chicago Board of Health
Whitechapel
Boston Journal
Abyssinia
Postoffice Department
Boston Ipt
Postoffice
Postoffice O
Kansas
Mass
N. Y
Old England
Massachusette
St.Botolph
John Woltsrmeyer
Margaret Schuyler
Mia
Church
Saratoga County
John
Pr. Nansen
Gay
Rubens
Peter Lety
Dachesa
Devonshire
Ottolenghi
New York Journal
Carmen Sylva
Austria
Countess of Derby
Liverpool Hospital
David Lewis Trust
Juliet Carson
Lady Arran
County Mayo
Ireland
New York Telegram
LA Victorine
Chicago Times-Herald
Prussia
Swidon
Sarah Bernhardt
New Zealand
Bello
Rue Donahoo
San Franco
Guautte de Franay
Philisdelphia Inquirer
Judy
Harlem
Flae
Glark
Fuller
Pack
Washington Star
Simon
Chicago Record
Tagleigh
Force
Cincionati Commercial Tribune
Africa
Chicago Tribune
Jayson
Bageon
Dragson
Pashion
Inca
Brussels
Wade
Stanlard
Ouse Vine
Deaver
Cole
Arkansas
Sanatona
Blue Mountain Lake
North Creek
Warrenburgh
Lake Lonaly
Saratoga
Malone
Ham and Baranss Lake
Watertown
White River
West Tennesgee
Wools
Great Fruit
Missouri
Migsouri
Iowa
Nebraska
Oumana
Nev
Ottawa
Karabazua
Quo- Noc
Maniwak
Quebec
Pembroke
Ontario
Almonte
Toronto
Penatons
Francis
Secretary of the Treasury
Opolis
Kan
Philadelphia
Loutaville
Knoxville
Tenn
Indianapolis
French Lick Spring
Lad
Samual Kirby
Bbz
Syracuas
North
Salina
Fayette
Syracuse
N.Y
Darge
New York Cloak House
Palmer's Millinery
Kimiall Plane Company
Liniter Brothers’ Pane Not Jewelry
Withents Dry
Negoegate
Kearntys Bregary
Beaton
Daehnonvills
Fla
Locke
Milchester
Atorder
Naacitna
Cuba
Hurting
Mount Due
Pacific Railway
George A. Draper
Charles W. Draper
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Macfechan
Waterbury
Denver
St. Louis
May
National Bank of Potsdam
WN. Y
Peren
Key West
Perez
Ida Jasacio
Putnam
Madison
Wis
University of Wisconsin
Edinburgh University
Ferris Wheel Company
Tennessee
Conn
John Vanbost
Oswego
Brooklyn
Helen McKinley
Canton
Ohio
Jeffersonville
Willis White
Charles Forsyth
Rowland
Adams Park
Doty
National Guard
New York State
Coast Defence and Harbor Improvement Convention
Tampa
Flo
Bainsford
Quarantino
Foretsn
Banta Clara Province
Neor Dorchester
New Brunswick
Pose
Renger
Avere
Waylor
House of Commons
Balfour
Isaac Pitman
Ated
Europe
Guama
Great Britain
India
Belum Canal
Cambridge University
Atudent
Reddaway
Cambridge
Roddaway
Hungary
Gep
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