Exposition plans and European views cast light on world power
The article surveys 1898 topics from modern expositions in New York to global power shifts, noting a proposed $20 million U S display, German critics praising American wealth and liberty, and the Empress Elisabeth murder seen as inoffensive not political. It also details Philadelphia’s water issues, sewage treatment advances, and urging meter adoption to curb waste.
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New York
United States
London
Paris
Berlin
Isabeth
Franz Josef
Austria
Fleen
Maximillsn
Rudolph
The
New York Sun
Philadelphia
Conanmora
Blair
el Caney
Bnitl
Chicago Times-Herald
The Punka Methuselah in Manila Office Tale
A Manila office story centers on Miguel Ortiz the aged punkero who tends a punka while a young clerk recalls his past as chief clerk of a famed firm. An earthquake reveals a buried fortune of silver dollars, clearing Miguel of theft and bringing aid from Quin Leng to secure his family’s welfare.
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Calle de Caranero
Carpinteros
Punkero
Coolie
Jose
Viejo
Senor
Al-Lu
Worthy
Miguel
Tos
Quin Leng
Philippines
Hongkong
China Sea
Mognel
Nenor Ortiz
Mignet
Une
Gracias
Warcohouse
Tie
Mignal
Wignel
Theatar
Mother Earth
Tropics
Mira
Asid
Old Niguel
Quin Tong
Spain
Senor Anguatin
Manila
Fields of Adventure and Heroic Struggles Across Seas
A dense montage from Wide World Magazine recounts Malay’s peril with a giant octopus off New Guinea and a hunter’s near-drowning. It also details Trooper Bland’s lion encounter in Africa, Private Finlay’s fearless Manila commando work, Blair’s grim rescue under fire, Bidel the tiger tamer’s rise after a cage feat, and a note on Central Park turtle exercise fad with owners and pets named Cupid Dewey and Spot.
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Lion
Louis de Rougemont
Australia
Wide World
New Guinea
Euocess
Octopus
Lawley
South Africa
Bulawayo
Victoria Falla
African Review
Bland
Moope
Coope
Mgwaahia
Hon
Scherm
Finlay
J. F. Finlay
C Company
Clifornia
Manila
New York Sun
Jones
Transportation Department
Inlay
Binlny
Pennsylvania
O’hara
Captain Richter
Golden Gate Park
Central Park
Cupid
Turquoise
Spot
Dewey
Sampson
Sedley
Hobson
Color blindness and streetcar woes on Canal Street
A New Orleans era piece notes how color vision affects perceptions of streetcar colors on Canal Street. An anonymous car-starter describes passengers misreading cars and door handles, causing near misses and missed rides, while a companion recounts someone warning about a risky job. The article mentions added burglar and fireproof safes in cars near each seat with lockable keys.
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Canal Street
Phada
Benefits of Golfing Says H J Whigham
Former American amateur champion H J Whigham touts golf as a healthy versatile sport for all ages. He argues golf blends outdoor exercise with skill, suits business people, and could revolutionize leisure for Americans though cost limits its current popularity.
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H. J. Whigham
America
New York Journal
Thirte
Joors
Toors
England
Sparta
Humble Reflections and Curious Facts From Collier's Weekly
A miscellany of quotes on virtue and folly from Hindu and European thinkers, notes on order and strength, and a report from Popular Science Monthly detailing osmium’s properties. Includes Civil War era commentary and a humorous German observation about facial symmetry, reflecting broad 19th century-20th century miscellany in one column.
Battleship Launch Draws 40000 At Newport News Ceremony
Governor Tanner and staff attended the grand launch as a 40,000 strong crowd cheered the battleship sliding into the water. Miss Nancy Leiter of Chicago christened the ship amid salutes, with officials and Chicago dignitaries in attendance.
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Newport News
Governor Tanner
Nancont News
Port News Shipbuilding” and Dry’ Dock Company
Nancy Leiter
Chicago
Tanner
Illinois
Bliss Suster
Illinois Navy Ship Launch Sparks Holiday Festivities
The keel was moved as the Illinois steel-hull launch proceeded with 100 onboard amid banners and steam whistles. A grand banquet for 400 followed at the Chamberlin Hotel with dignitaries and governors as toasts, outlining ship specs and future sister ships at Cramps and Wisconsin yards.
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Miss Leiter
James River
Chamberlin Hotel
C. B. Orcutt
Newport News Shipbuilding Plant
J. G. Hamlle
Shelbyville
Illnois
John J. Tanner
Navy
Howell
Carter Harrison
Virginia
Hoge Tyler
Alabama
Cramps’ Yard
Wisconsin
San Francisco
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San Juan
Frankfurter Zeitung
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Margaret E. Sangster
Miguel, the
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Posinge Dre
Antigay
Sam
Far Taf Theatres
Italy
Fields OF Adventure
Trooper
Bidel
Ridel
Farrar
Jeremy Collier
Amiel
Goethe
Smithson Tennant
Joly
Moisean Han O Inte
Suigace Monthly
Wheeler
Miles
Toral
Old Foo Wheeler
Miss Lester
Tradeamen
National Bank of Note
York City
New Yoox City
Tradeamen’s
National Bank
Chsaring House Committee
Wool Exchange
Wool Commission
Boston
Woo Exchange
Bay State
Wonoraren
Mass
Alexander B. Brace
Lawrence
Edward SJ. Slattery
Quebec
People of
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Citadel
Artillery Company
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Achardson
Canna
Duchonaot
Afvon
Chuera
Banda
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Robert Covenuy
City Hospital of
Franklin Field
Interremink W. Coveney
Boston College
New England
Colorado
Milwaukee
Salida
Col
Cerky Hays
Chattanooga
Coopers
Chivapa
Paterson
N. J
Toudon
Libor Congress
Custom Tailors National Union
Louta
Whallington
Scotland
Tha Ming
South Wales
Ann
South Framingham
Commonwealth
Harry Lloyd
Pierre Bonvouiler
Holyoke
Charles I. Parker
Patrick YF. Kilroy
Springfield
Doherty
William Bayard Hale
Middleboro
Republican Party
Cubs
Fulpit
Atnens
Alm
Gilbertville
Limestone County
John Alsup
Tennessee Line
Fietcher Adams
Alsup
Adams
Wbich
Tennessee
A.C. Webb
Munroxxakono
Cannon County
John Hollingsworth
Higgins
Hollingsworth
A. C. Wabb
Wepb
Yous J
Paris Prancy
Mutanio
Samnoa
State Department
Washington
Apia
Samoan
Banos
Mutanfo
Mallaton
American Peace Commission
France
Spat
Farragut
Cal
Count d Aubigny
Macutts
Mauleh
Germany
M. Cambon
United Stats
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Dominion
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Outra
Ontario
Agadiuss
Na Scotia
New Bransavick
Prince Edward
Manitoba
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Tourrivories
Wood
Sabtiago
Loos
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