Earth age debates and global figures stir staggered press
The piece surveys shifting views on earth age from Lord Kelvin to Cambrian-era atrata, notes world railway totals by region, and reports financial speculation in London Kaffir shares. It cites Archbishop Corrigan’s large New York archdiocese, Hebrew lawyers in New York, and a Kentucky born Abe Lincoln cabin exhibit at the Tennessee Centennial Exposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
New York
Lord Kelvin
London
Sia
Atrata
Lord Kelivin
New England
Transvaal
South Africa
Panama
Nashville
W. G. Bigham
Todd
Hardin
Kentucky
Tom’ Lincoln
Nancy Hanks
Abe’ Lincoln
Fairview
Todd County
David
Fragmented Observations On Wealth Power Transport And Farm Boarding
A mosaic of 19th century thoughts on cotton dominance, wealth concentration, Indian quiet, early motor debate favoring the horse, and profitable farm boarding. The pieces touch Mills on wealth, Solomonn on carriages, the Trenton paper on motors, and farmers earning from summer boarders in New Hampshire New York and Pennsylvania with emphasis on self-sufficient farm offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hampshire
New York
Pennsylvania
Farina
Michigan
Wisconsin
Russia's Industrial Rise Seen at Nijni Novgorod Exhibit
The New York Herald notes Russia's growth toward industrialism at the All Russian exhibition in Nijni Novgorod. It highlights sulphuric acid, chromate salts, vitriol, phosphates, metals, dyes, and a near monopoly on platinum. It cites six native seed castor oil factories and a jump in benzine output from 31500 to 1570000 gallons since 1882, plus vast petroleum pipelines and tanker capacity.
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Russia
Nijni Novgorod
Rusia
Russa
New York
Hern
False Teeth That Grow In Place From Russia
A Russian dentist claims to have solved tooth supply with false teeth that grow into firm, natural looking roots. Teeth built of gutta percha porcelain or metal are implanted and a soft granulated growth extends from the jaw to anchor the tooth, hardening to hold it in place. The method supposedly works whether the cavity is freshly drawn or healed for months or years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Figaro
Casa Nmy
Summer Still in the Eden of the Heart
The piece reflects enduring affection as seasons change with lines about singing birds groves and roses. It evokes a timeless summer in a beloved heart, attributed to the Atlanta Constitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Violeta
Hly
Roses Rodden
Atlanta Constitution
Polly Marshall and the Kane Creek Train Robbery Heroine
Polly Marshall, station agent at Kane Creek, thwarts a railroad robbery when armed bandits seize her father’s express train. She drives the engine to safety, fires brigades, and with help from Mercer crews recovers the train. her bravery leads to promotion and a role in tracking the robbers.
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Ane Creek
Mercer
Kane Creek
Kane's
St. Paul
Kane
Polly
Polly Marshall
Kanne Creek
Sansratant
Clark
Engineer Marshall
Pinckney
Pally
One Creek
Express
Anchor Armit Pally
Ray Theemane
Women painters dominate Royal Academy exhibit
The Royal Academy in London features 820 female painters among 1380 contributors, about 25 percent, far higher than Paris salons. The piece contrasts England’s representation with 24 percent at Champs de Mars and 10 percent at Champs Elysees.
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Royal Academy
London
Paris
Champs de Mars
Champs Elysees
The
Academy
Fruition Poem by Lizziea Clark Hardy in Midland Monthly
The verse describes scattering sacd on a barren plain and watering furrows with tears. After weary days of clouds and rain the speaker rejoices at a fertile field yielding a harvest of golden grain by Lizziea Clark Hardy in a Midland Monthly.
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Lizziea Clark Hardy
Quips and Quarrels from Late 19th Century Papers
A collage of humorous exchanges and mini news snips from various papers. Jests cover lovers, business, weather, sports, and social quirks, including remarks on prohibition, flying machines, libel, and public life. Peppy, varied voices reflect era wit and daily life.
Fuel from Waste Material Gains Global Attention and Use
The article notes scientific work to convert waste into heat producing fuel. It cites coal washing to remove impurities and boost usable material, stressing transport and handling importance. Global stats for 1803 show France 1,750,000 tons Belgium 1,200,000 England 850,000 Austria 250,000 Germany 1,230,000 Italy 560,000 Spain 100,000 Busan and Sweden 100,000 United States 100,000 Chita India and Canada 150,000.
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France
Belgium
England
Austria
Germany
Italy
Spain
Busan
Sweden
United States
Chita
India
Canada
Depth Pressure Forcing Deep Sea Fish To Burst At Surface
At two units depth winter ocean pressure is extreme causing deep dwelling fish to avoid shallow water. Some species drift upward as gases in their bodies expand, increasing buoyancy and hindering return to depth. They rise faster until internal pressure bursts the bodies upon reaching the surface.
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Rocky River
Cleveland
Ohio
George Searles
High Bridge
Corp
Searles
Young Indiana boy named youngest teacher in state
At a De butte r examination in De vatur Indiana the twelve year old son of William Shearer passed before County Superintendent Rosalie Shearer and received a Heeng a head a title recognizing him as possibly the youngest teacher in Indiana or the United States. He has shown exceptional educational abilities and is expected to become a successful teacher.
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The
Carolinas
Charlotte
N. C
Mme
Emma Nevada
Soiren
Paris
Laborde
Nevada
Opera Comique
Storer
United States
Belgium
Rookwood Pottery
Cincinnati
Thomas A. Edison
Cora B. Hertzel
Chicago
Wisconsin
Chicago College of Law
Alexander von Humboldt
Mathilda von Huumboldt
Rome
Ottmachan
Silesia
Coblentz
Cora
Chicago Journal
Bowe
Hardappe
Locke
Puck
Cincinnati Tribune
Miss Wheeler
Indianapolis Journal
Miss Cayenne
Washington Btar
Cincinnati Enquirer
Felton
Yonkers Statesman
Weyler
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Alphomores
Iteo
Doe Withers
Philadelphia
Uum
Harper’s Bazar
Devatur
Ind
Rosalie Shearer
William Shearer
Ina Tenetus
Indiana
Washington Items Reflecting Hawaii Annexation and Tariff Shifts
Formal Japan stance on Hawaii annexation released. Secretary Aherman replies to protests. Consul General Lee recalled from Cuba to consult with Minister Woodford. Tariff Finance Committee amendments approved including retaliatory duties. McKinley and Mrs. McKinley depart for Canton to observe July Fourth. Tenney nominated for U S District Judge. Seaman Carter to be tried by civil authorities. White pine lumber and cotton goods duties reshaped. New consul appointments and naval dismissals announced. Republican caucus rejects anti-trial amendments and tea duty while backing bond and stock tax.
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Washington
Japan
Hawaii
United States
Aherman
Lee
Cuba
Woodford
Finance Committee
McKinley
Canton
Ohio
Asa W. Tenney
Brooklyn
Jndge
Long
Commodore Bunee
Seaman Carter
Sergeant Renny
Indiana
Senate
John F. Gowey
Kanagawa
Yokohama
George N. West
District of Columbia
Pictou
Sydney
Nova Scotia
Ossian Bedell
New York
Fort Erie
Ont
John C. Higgins
Delaware
Dundes
Scotland
Mullan
Corwine
Navy
Ond
Baer
Fires, drownings and political notes fill a turbulent era
The item aggregates multiple brief reports including two deaths from fire viewing, trolley fatality in Brooklyn Heights, educational association meetings, New York City tax figures, weather impacts on Independence Day, drownings in Lake Superior, political and legal developments, and international dispatches touching Cuba, India, and Europe.
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L. H. Holbrook
Revere
Mass
Melgin Woodward
Laconn
N. Y
National Educational Association
Milwaukee
Wis
Nelle Burns
Brooklyn Heights Railroad Company
Tax Commissioners of
New York City
Board of Aldermen
Louise Imogen Guiney
Auburndale
Moass
Lake Superior
Itasca
Minnesota Point
Christie McDonald
May McDonald
Daniel McDonald
John McCreary
Theodora Kraougo
Brooklyn
W. J. Bryan
Grover Cleveland
Tammany Pamocency
Independence
Tventy
Cincinnati
Ohio
Ouray
Col
Lincoln
N.J
Miss Egel
Jonathan Egel
George Hazard
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Hollors
United Mine Workers of America
Supreme Court
Justice Beach
Commissioner of Public Works
Eighth Avenue Railroad Company
Jeremiah O'Sullivan
Halem
Mixed Nonsense and News Briefs From Various Locales
A jumble of short items mentions low pea prices in Maryland, Harvard hiring coach J T C Lehman for rowing, an August monument in Urbino Italy, wildlife sightings on a Maine drive, a large Nashville Exposition crowd, a Brigham Young statue plan in East Lake City, a Maine town to celebrate centennial, Glasgow Scotland doctor ratio, Wisconsin centennial June 7th, and sparse naturalizations in Brazil. Also notes Moody's work conference and Princeton football player Robert Gailey entering a mission in China.
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J T. C. Lehman
Harvard
Raphael
Urbino
Italy
Presque Tale
Bangor
Nashville Exposition
Brigham Young
East Lake City
Vinh
Harrington
Maine
Greater Gasgow
Scotland
Wisconsin
Braavt
Moody
Northsfield
Moass
Robert Gailey
Princeton
China
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Dallas News
Texas
Jacob
Egypt
Tugwell
Uganda
Africa
Ito
Boone County
Says
Columbia
Statistical Society
United Kingdom
North Americas
Europe
Asia
South America
Australasia
Corrigan
Christendom
Westchester
Putnam
Dutchess
Ulster
Sullivan
Orange
Rockland
Richmond
Bahama Islands
Cairo
Great Britain
South Carolina
R. Q. Mills
St. Louis Republic
Arkansas
David Solomonn
Trenton
N. J
Hussia
Tenpirs
Hells
the Express
Misa Stella Evang
Colorado Springs
Victoria Woopa
Ireland
Westminster Gazette
Windsor Castle
Victoria
St. Louis
Mia McKinley
Addie W. Buzzell
Clinton
Mra. Buzzell
Mra Buzzell
St. Loos
Mercedas
Darth
Alphonso Ali
Victori
Allerman Edward Klotz
Allegheny
Penu
Florence
Winifred Warren
Warren
Boston University
Vassar College
Rizal
Naio
Cavite
Jane Stone
Tennessee
Fashion Noten
Carp Kim
Catton
Hugh Witlimbs
Devember
Hough Williams
Suse Apama
Isle of Man
Siaty Perons
High Williams
Laverpool
Leeds
Hugh Wihame
Postofice
Akak
Con Cerediteie
Washington Star
Trg Leavue Oloes
Hay
Calcutta
Poltcw
Duke and Duchesa of
Devonshire
Devonshire Tewse
Prevadily
Elizabeth
Prince and Princess of Wales
Marquis of Salisbury Yadd
Bultiah
Tmes
Romlon
Ltamner
Cannin
Hotel
Coeil
Whaids
Galate
Moldasia
Danube
Fall Erecta Net
State
Penn
Lima
Cal
le Comte
Pacific Coast
Apesenne Paul
Obickens
Roostera
Long Island
Norfolk
Jersey
L. I
Squas
Florida
Aes
N.Y
N. Duluth
Kansas
Itfa
Union Pacific
Missouri Papine
Callahan
Dobs
New Haven
Adairsville
Ada Phillips
John Phillips
Pendleton
Phillips
Agecroft
Georgia
Chesapeake Bay
Baltimore
Cape Town
Kingston
Jamaica
Shanghai
Chios
Petapsee Neck
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