Global musings on trade and trends in 1896 press
A collage of brief items covers European economics, grain markets, meat consumption in Japan, honey adulteration, and the rise of tobacco farming in Florida. Notes reference Gainsborough sales, American apple exports to Germany, and a taxation of speed bonuses for warships. An English officer jokes about Crete, while Germany rapidly expands exports.
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Jacksonville
Fls
Metropolia
Florida
Cuba
Population growth and imperial reach cited in historical review
A compiled excerpt surveys long term population growth in Russia and the United Kingdom while tracing 18th and 19th century Presbyterian influence in American history. It discusses Japan's stance on Hawaiian treaty rights, New Jersey land values tied to road progress, and Victoria era demographics and empire size. It cites William George Jordan and Bancroft on Presbyterian roles.
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Victoria
United Kingdom
William George Jordan
Ladies’ Home Journal
Europe
Globe
United States
Arkansas
Missour
Louisiana
Mississippi
Philadelphia
Chicago Times-Herald
New England
Whig Club
New York
Bancroft
Continental Congress
Presbyterian Junta
Presbyterian Church of
Church of England
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Presbyterian Church
John Witherspoon
Princeton College
Présbyterian Church
Perils of a Fireman's Life and Explosions in Warehouses
The article outlines backdraft dangers when storage warehouses are kept closed. Explosions occur after doors are opened and accumulated gas ignites, with incidents cited in West Thirty-ninth Street New York and a downtown flour warehouse. It also notes several firemen injured in these violent blasts.
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Charles T. Till
St. Nicholas
Hill
New York
West Thirty-ninth Street
Tis Love That Makes The World Go Round Poem
Poem excerpt by Gustav Kobbe from Harper s Weekly reflects timeless romance affirming that love powers the world. A maiden and youth discover love across ages and imagine its influence continuing into future millennia.
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Gustav Kobbe
Harper's Wookly
Bale Tolley in a fall from grace and a heroic rescue
Bale Tolley, once a wastrel feared by neighbors, drifts into a life of crime after Selina Rice rejects him. A dramatic mine fire tests his strength as he saves 150 workers, earning both public praise and personal cost, and Selina’s acknowledgment at his end.
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Selina
Mr. Tolley
Bale
Moe
Tolley
Ereetia
Balan
Vo’ Castle Barfield
Iver
George
Miss Rice
Baile
Ferdinand
Mrs. Truman
Bule Tolley
Dare-Devil
George Truman
Selina Rice
Manred
Three Crowns Yard
Hallo
Tad
Gaffer
Ting
Bate
Ronni
Simooth
Engine House
Soma
Bala
Ben Jonson
FH. Taylor
Cecil
Genina
Crawford
Hazlitt
Wordsworth
Horace Greeley
United States
Highest ascent limits for human respiration and altitude
The article discusses how respiration becomes difficult and the heart may race as altitude increases. It cites a scientist reaching 15 000 feet without trouble and a simulated 24 000 foot atmosphere that caused distress, suggesting Everest heights may be beyond human tolerance without assistance. It notes medical attempts and debates on enabling higher climbs. Streetcar firms in St Louis reportedly use similar breathable limits for operations.
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Ulea
Rendevel
Mt Everest
Tualiton
Cavalier
Dame
Africa
Bt. Croix Iver
Nova Scotia
Bay of Pandy
M. Gerault
Congress
Library of Congress
Hastings
Pennsylvania
Mount Vesuvius
Salvation Army
Brooklyn
Old Ladies
Beverly
Masa
Beverly Hospital
Mekitah Central Hhlroad
Modified Styles Hold Their Own Fashion Note
Fashion notes describe that despite attempts to popularize Victorian coronation styles, modified designs persist. Tips include shoe toe shapes, urban hat trends, and a temperance themed bicycle bar in Washington.
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Queen Victoria
Ronni
Washington Items Chronicle Sugar Schedule and Miscellaneous Events
The Senate debated the sugar schedule with the Hawaiian treaty clause set aside, and rejected Lindsay's anti differential proposal. John Bhriver faced trial for refusing to testify before the Sugar Investigating Committee as President McKinley returned to Washington from Tennessee. International and domestic items follow, including ratifications, reorganizations, court actions, and notable ailing events across the nation.
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Washington
Pettigrew
John 8. Bhriver
Bugar
McKinley
Senate
Lindsay
Union Pacific Railroad
Towa
Treasury
William M. Griffith
Arizona Territory
Fanciulli
Marine Band
United States Treasury
Insurgent attack on Havy Matanzas passenger train report
An early morning dynamite blast near Havy Matanzas injured and killed several aboard the daily train. Officials say the motive was plunder with about $6000 in the express car. A conductor, seven soldiers, and an engineer died. three passengers were seriously injured and many others bruised.
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Havy
Matanzas
Oth
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Keen
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Alvan G. Clark
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