Varied 19th Century News Snippet Mix
A survey of disparate items notes that train robbery carries capital punishment in Arizona after a Supreme Court ruling, while the 1896 campaign shifts to education. Other items include Prussia census trends, Bath’s first physician was a woman around 1750, and Paris temperance notes. An Elmira reformatory diet reform tests flexible meals to aid parole progress. Harper’s Weekly cites a London military attache vacancy as costly, with debates on suitability, rank, and lifestyle for officers serving abroad.
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Harper’s Weekly
London
Folke
oMor
Uncle Sam
Anil
French Population Decline Tied to Taxes and Emigration
A Chicago Record analysis attributes France s falling birth rate to high taxes and national debt, driving peasants to avoid starting families. It notes emigration from other nations as a growing factor, arguing that restrictive laws harm both individual well being and national prosperity.
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France
Chicago
We Only Live Once and Death’s Terrors
A verse reflection urges embracing life with care and joy. It counsels using life for noble ends, cherishing love and learning, and giving rather than borrowing. The piece ends with hopeful lines about living on in others’ memories after death.
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Hfe
Portrait Mystery Leads to Love and Wit
In Cassell's Magazine, a man obsessed with Miriam Mowbray discovers her interest in a portrait. His schemes unravel as Kate Brand and Guy Brand reveal hidden loyalties. Passion shifts to Kate, and rival suitors learn their fates through a tangledAlbum reveal and a heartfelt reunion.
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Miriam Mowbray
Miriam
Guy
Gay
Sistor
Tunuke
Tesid
Gay Brand
Kate
Durham
Jess
Bob
Cassell
Various Global Science Advances and Innovations
Reported advances include waterproof drois goods made in France from bird feathers, German wood nickel coating, red vegetation theory on Mars, a two story motor house with collapsible top for bridges, and a Danish discovery of a submarine mountain range. Balloon costs in France are outlined, and a German leather color process uses electricity to dye patterns.
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France
Germany
Langlsin
Earth
Davis Strait
Ingolf
Teoland
Greenland
Octave Obanute
American Society of Civil Engineers
L'Eleatricite Sas
Dalmas
Planta
Yoo
Aacons Prison Carpet Impresses Princely View In India
Queen Victoria is said to possess a remarkable prison carpet woven at Agra Jail. The superintendent ordered a special design, twenty eight of the establishment’s deft convicts worked on it. The carpet measures seventy seven by forty feet and contains about 60 million stitches.
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Victoria
Agra
Duchess and German Princess Ride on Engine Night
A Duchess of Albany and Princess Elizabeth of Waldeck-Wyrmont reportedly rode an engine during a train incident in Looton. The royal party, accompanied by a sister, reportedly faced a false alarm and an animated incident as they were moved toward the fire aboard the machine.
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Looton
Duchess of Albany
Elizabeth of
Ancient Families and Notable Lineages Across Centuries
The piece lists long standing dynasties and houses with dates such as Campbell of Argyll in 1190s, Talleyrand 1199, Kiwmarck 1270, Grosvenor Dukes of Westminster 1606, Habsburgs 952, Bourbon 864, and notes Mohammed’s descendants born 570 are cataloged in a book in Mecou.
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Champbelln
Argyll
Tatleyrand
Kiwmarck
Grosvenor
Dukes of Westminster
Fashion Notes on Welsh Gold Rings and Opals in Vogue
A collage of early 20th century fashion topics covers Welsh gold wedding rings seen on Princess May and Princess Maud, opal jewelry popularity, and assorted adornment trends. It notes royal gifting, Egyptian Nile rituals, bicycle fashion, and women’s education up to Berlin University, with varied society glimpses and industry remarks.
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May
Dukke
York
Maud
John Pawloston
Marlborough House
Welcbmen
Prince of Wales
Prince Edward of York
David
Surgeon Discusses Steal-Coated Bullets In Paris Address
Dr Delorme, surgeon in chief of the Freeneb army, lectures in Paris on steal coated rifle bullets and their effects. The bullets cause little pain, with accounts from Fourmies of paralysis after injury and sensations described as a shiver or elbow twitch. Delorme notes bullets explode if they strike an obstacle at short range, sending metal fragments capable of serious injury.
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Delorme
Freeneb Army
Paris
Academy of Muilicine
Daily New
Fourmies
Dolomye
Desperate Fight In A Western Dance Hall Adventure
A dramatic tale from mining camps describes Frank and Jesse James defending themselves in a Nevada dance hall against Curley Sam and others. Guns flash, a knife is blocked, and Curley Sam loses an arm while the brothers escape on horseback after killing three opponents. Local press recalls the high danger and asserts the tale’s credibility.
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Frank
Jeane James
California
Nevada
Jesse
Carfey Sam
Curley Sam
Curley
Guggota
Jesue
Jamea
Jerro
Chicago
Wild sand hill crane fights hunter in brutal duel
An Indian River region report describes a crane facing a hunter in combat after being cornered. The wounded bird fights with beak wing and agility, while the hunter sustains injuries and eventually escapes with the eye safe, praised by Field and Stream.
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Sand Hill
Wranster
Witoen
Picador
Toro
Ting
Decker
Ind
Camel Allen Newmann
Lim
Newusa
Heroes honored in town names reveal popular heroes
A study of American town nomenclature shows Lafayette dominates with twenty nine towns including Columbus Landing and Columbiaville. Steuben appears twelve times, Byron appears twenty four times, Bismarck eighteen, Napoleon ten, Kosciuszko seven, Garibaldi and Shakespeare each once, with Pennsylvania owning Shakespeare.
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Lafayette
Postoffio
Columbus
Colambus Landing
Mich
Columbiaville
Barrn Steuben
Steubens
Jonas Hanway and the Umbrella Trend in England
In the west aisle between monuments to Warren Hastings and Richard Cobden rests Jonas Hanway, famed as England’s first umbrella bearer. His notoriety includes travel in the East and philanthropic deeds. He wrote accounts of his journeys and England tours, prompting Dr. Johnson’s quip that he gained fame abroad but lost it at home.
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Jack” Clark
Shermin
Puntare
Jack
Warren Hastings
Wichard Cobden
Jonas Hanway
St. Nicholas
England
Abbey
Dr. Johnson
Jonas
Kruger Tricks German Gard in early Johannesburg tale
In old Witwatersrand days Paul Kruger rode as a burgher. He halted a German wagon owner who failed to recognize him. The president challenged the man to wear his coat, insisting he could not be deterred, and announced his identity with a grim smile.
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Transvaal
Johannesburg
Farreira
Kraeger
Witwaterarnod
Paul Krueger
Submerged Cannon Demonstration Off Ports mouth
A 110-pounder cannon was aimed at a target on the beach at low tide and fired by electricity at high tide while six feet underwater. The shot pierced a heavy oak target, boiler plate, and an old vessel hull, showing submerged cannons could be ruinously effective in harbor defense.
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Portsmouth
England
Rancher Plans Monkey Farm Across the Mexican Line
Across the border an enterprising rancher proposes a monkey farm near the United States. He views organ grinders as potential buyers, calculating a $23 cost per monkey with a $26 gold sale price, promising a handsome profit to the breeder.
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United States
Losa Angeles
Cal
Novelty In Business Sparks Dowry Plan in London Firm
A London firm adopts profit sharing and grants each departing female worker a $400 dowry for marriage. The program has spurred many marriages and strains on the fund allocated for dowries.
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London
Bamboo Lances Proposed for English Cavalry Lances
Proposal to replace ash with bamboo for English cavalry lances due to brittleness of ash. Oyster cultivation facilities idle near Nopastopol, while wild Mack Ses oysters with bitter flavor are gathered to view Sebastopol reservations and later shipped to markets in St. Petersburg, Moscow and Lagan.
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Nopastopol
Sebastopol
Morket
St. Petersburg
Mowcow
Lagan
Gold and government contracts dominate the week’s news
The Director of the ALint reports San Francisco will receive about 450,000 in gold from Australia within a week. Bank of England experts anticipate a 5,000,000 transfer to the United States by week’s end. Treasury holdings would rise to about 195,000,000, alongside contracts for a Buttala NY government building and Albany Fortofica painting.
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Alint
San Francisco
Australia
Lonsdon
Bank of England
United States
Buttala
N. Y
John Pierce
New York
Joursboro
Albany
Rochester
Utica
Batavia
Phoenix
Elmira
Cortinand
Corning
Clifton
Springs
Buro
Cleveland
Consn
Leo
State Department
Tolon
Muotanzas
Agabe
Hayane
Con
Nav Padia Fort
Esquimanait
British Columbia
War Department
San Fransisco
Adaison Barrett
Quattermaster’s Department
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Supreme Court
Mexico
Prussia
Sitios
Bath
Bmo
Herield
Elmim
Livina
Chum
Mowbray
Aid
Halbol
Mies
Gueas
Mat
Apeak
Mowbraye
Mr. Mowbray
Miss Mowbray
Thay
Thas
Lopas
Iscarca
Templeton
Derham
Illasiong
Ny Wasson
Kate Brand
Rho
Brands
Eho
Guy Brand
Capa
Mia Mowbray
South Africa
Kata
Aacon
ILE
New York Journal
Faro
Field and Pireside
Queen Victoria
Scott
Quioratoin
Napoleon
Eugenie
Tinea
Egypt
Cairo
Nile
Funchal
Heliopolis
Crystal Palace
Amru
Bnoundh
Howe
Rhoda
Penworthy
Lower Egypt
Saladin
Jerusalem
I'Al Mall Gazette
William Jenaugy Bryan
Hartford
Conn
Robinson
Lasa
Kalamazoo
Miob
Horace
London University
Russia
Mmo
Irmo Peloesova
Petrosavodsk
Mra
Carrie J. Nelson
Vermont
Rygate
Caledonia County
Southern Pacii Railroad
Oakland
Hirsch
Aussia
Argentine Republic
Berlin University
Panowal
Misa Sarah Eleaner Veeder
Lyons
Hiram Wee
Ithaca
Cornell University
German League For the Prevention
Birda
Agnes Engel
Massachusettes Audubon Society
Harriet K. Richardson
National History Society
Merkely Street
Boston
Crynos
Sherman
Booth
Boston Globe
Ealing
North Atlantic
Mr. Thomas
Canso
Thomas
Hoat
London Telegraph
Nand
Maine
Whi
Raiso Stonkeys
Washington
Paterson
Newark
New Jersey
Arthur Bewall
William J. Dryan
Arthur Bowall
Baths
Eliza Griffin Johnson
Albart Sydney Johnson
Lor Lea
Donig
Pies
Kentucky
Worcester
Mass
Willan J. Bryan
Coney Estand
Western Foundry Company
Clermont Avenue
Brooklyn
Chauncey MM
Do'pow
Franklin Fort
James Smith
New York City
Calle
Yale
Ontiment
New Haven
Chendisurbers
Generala Palmer
Duckner
Baltimore
Aod
O. B. Brown
Proprietara
Mapleton (Minn) Bank
Lnbilitley
Mapleton
David Cummings Sprague
Rahway
N. J
Prank Sprague
New York Express
Poplar Street
Pennsylvania Railroad
James Watt
Rockefeller
Lakes
Ohio
Cleveland Shipbuilding Company
Standard Oil Company
George P. Bigsoll & Co
Hartford, Conn
Eugene C. Gregory
Alo College
Sherry
Tareagansett Pier
B. L
Democratic State Committee of
E. J. Price
Siiver
Bryan
Sewall
Lesdville
Col
Reading Railroad
Philadelphia
Penn
J. P. Morgan & Co
Reorganization Committee
Clyde Line
Frederick de Bary
Jacksonville
Wras
Kitty Hawk
George W. Hess
Dannemora
Hazeskiuh Bodell
Coxantkle
Catskill
N.Y
Pacifo Railway
Tt Fg
M. Osmbon
Conatodaonis
Buchanan
Argentina
Burr
de. Hoan
Venezuelan Commission
Air W. H. Kitchener
Dongola
Santa Clara
Anid
Asitonto
Tynan
Seathird Yard
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