Political column discusses protection and party fortunes
The piece argues that protection benefits industry and urges Republicans to emphasize their power wins. It notes Democrats will try to regain footing with a stronger platform and predicts shifts in support, citing Senator Sewell and Foster Voorhees. It also reports on business optimism from George J. Gould, factory activity at Du Pont, and local developments in Cumberland, Bridgeton, and Princeton University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Free Trade Party
Senator Sewell
Foster M. Voorhees
Foster Voorhees
Voorhees
Sewell
Parade of the order in Boston and a giant coal schooner
The programme shows Wednesday as the annual parade day with every jurisdiction represented by lodges encampments and cantons of Patriarchs Militant. Pales tine Encampment No 87 of Lynn acts as escort in the Boston parade. Shipping men await the construction of a huge five masted schooner for Captain John G Crowley to haul coal Philadelphia to New England ports. The vessel will be the largest fore aft sailing craft, carrying 4000 tons coal, electrified lighting, steam heating, and steam powered sails and gear excluding steerage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palestine
Lynn
Boston
Camden
John G. Crowley
Philadelphia
New England
Large United States Bronze Casting of Pan Statue
The Scientific American notes the Pan statue by George Gray Barnard for Central Park was cast in one piece by the Henry Bonnard Bronze Company in New York City. It marks the largest bronze casting in U S history, a feat previously requiring European foundries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scientific American
Munich
Berlin
Paris
Rome
United States
George Gray Barnard
Pan
Central Park
Henry Bonnard Bronze Company
New York City
Europe
Eleventh Inter State Fair Set for Septembers at Trenton
The eleventh annual Inter State Fair runs Sept 26 to 30 at Trenton. The event is a national draw regarded as the eastern United States greatest carnival with ongoing up to date innovations and diverse entertainment. The fair features include daily bicycle races on opening day and ongoing horse races later in the week with Marion Mills, the guidless wonder, performing daily along with vaudeville and other attractions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
United States
Marion Mills
Guidless Wonder
Egypd Pastimes and Inventions From Ancient Times
The article surveys Egypt from antiquity to modern influences, noting the great pyramid built about 3400 B C a 100000 workers for 80 years and a desert convict prison at Tura. It covers Egyptian lamp origins clothing sandals papyrus advertisements birds scarecrows donkeys and tourism scenes with a lordly pasha on a clover laden saddle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Khedive
Egypt
B. C
Tura
Nile
Thebes
Pompeii
Barbed wire mills used at Santiago prove local production
A compilation of terse news snips notes Oswego Times on barbed wire made in local mills for Santiago defenses, mentions frigid friendship with Russia and curious misprints from several papers, including references to Klondike luck and Cuban forest claims amid wartime chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santiago
Shafter
Oswego Times
Russia
Seattle Post-Inteligencer
Philadelphia Times
Klondike
Washington Post
Cuba
Boston Transcript
United States Navy
Fthay
Cincinnati Enquirer
Pen, Chisel and Brush A Mix of Notables in Brief
Antonin Mercier the sculptor seeks a divorce on the ground his wife joined a convent Jamey Whitcomb Riley once a sign painter in Anderson Indiana known as Bi Riley Canon Silvan Evans recipient of the annual civil list pension in England has long devoted himself to Welsh literature Carolus Duran the renowned portrait painter is generous to a fault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antonin Mercier
Jamey Whitcomb Riley
Anderon
Ind
Bi Riley
Canon Silvan Evans
England
Bus
Carolus Duran
Painter Frank D Miller Aboard Ship Promises Portrait Auction
Frank D Miller, the noted artist, traveled to Manila with General Merritt asgvora newspapers, received orders on June 16, returns home 100 miles from London, departs for America on the 17th, reaches New York, and leaves for San Francisco 80 minutes after baggage arrival, after aiding two shipwrecked men by auctioning a portrait to the highest bidder and giving the money to the mariners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank D Miller
Manila
General Merritt
Asgvora
London
America
New York
San Francisco
Royal figures and races mix in tangled European pages
Queen Wilhelmina ends her teaching slate and plans a vacation before resuming reign at summer's end. Duke Adolf Friedrich of Mecklenburg Schwerin, an uncle of the grand duke, recently won an army steeplechase in Berlin and is noted as the drat prince of a reigning house invited to ride in a German horse race. Mirzi Said Abdul Akhad Hoahadut Khan, emir of Bokhara, visits with 11 Arabian horses and a supply of taple Inzull for new cathedral materials. Princess Alice of Albany shows an art fondness, sending sketches to the Dutch queen as corona tlop gifts for family members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilhelmina
Netherlands
Adolf Friedrich
Mecklenburg Schwerin
Berlin
Germany
Mirzi
Abdul Akhad Hoahadut Khan
Bokbara
Ozar Ag
Alexander I
Alice of
Albany
Holland
The Vesuvius quotes spark newspaper quip spree
A string of satirical lines about Vesuvius is cited across papers. The Indianapolis News notes the volcano theme when not employed, while the St Louis Globe Democrat and Philadelphia papers skew humor. The Philadelphia Bulletin jokes dine timing and the Philadelphia Times mentions a non striking spot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis News
St Louis Glote-Democrat
Philadelphia Bulletin
Philadelphia Times
Where Patrick Henry Lies Beside Staunton River at Red Hill
In Charlotte County near Staunton River Red Hill estate lies Patrick Henry buried amid a quiet grave marked by a marble slab reading His fame his best epitaph The estate 38 miles from Lynchburg once spanned about 4500 acres and is now owned by his grandson William Wirt Henry The site houses Henry relics including his desk chair portrait and a signed Marshall note confirming the likeness with Lafayette Washington and Madison among others
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Patrick Henry
Richmond
Charlotte County
Staunton River
Lynchburg
Charlotte
Campbell Counties
Red Hill
Henry
John Randolph
Roanoke
Solitude
William Wirt Henry
Lafayette
Washington
Madison
Sully
John Marshall
Philadelphia Press
German Scientist Reveals Letter Reading by Light
A German physiologist using embryoscopy showed letters can be read through thickened paper in sunlight after a darkroom rest. The technique works best on inked writing on one side and may explain clairvoyant claims.
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the Cranbury Press
John &, Silvers
Cranbury Township
Odd Fellows Hall
George J. Gould
Monmouth County Sunday School Association
Presbyterian Church
Englishtown
Cumberland County
The
du Pont Company
Gibbstown
J. P. Thomas Company
Paulsboro
Bridgeton
New Quarters
Little Hall
Princeton University
Princeton Inn
Lawrenceville
Presbyterian
Odd Fellows At
Supreme Body of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Odd Fellows’ Temple
Eghoes
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Bosquir
Quentuqui
Jaraguasito
Demi Jayubo
Indianapolis Sentinel
the Royal Box
Vesuvius
Burma
Mand
Alcala
Guardia Civil
Beang
Lam
Japan
Yokohama
Bank of England
Frank A. Brown
Liverpool & London & Globe
German American
Royal, Ins. Co. of North America
Commercial Union, Standard
Mercer County Mutual
Shrewsbury Mutual
Monmouth County Mutual
Press Building
Obranbury, N. J
Ricer Business College
Rider Business College
Broad and
Front Streets
Trenton, N.d
Edward Schaffer
Hightstown
Q. J
Bill
Wezick
Geo. Burroughs
Cranoury, N. J
Richard A. Donnelly
Donnelly
Best Shirt Store
Taylor Opera House
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LION
J.S. Silvers
Bro
New Jersey’s
Pride
Eastern Farmers
Pain
Bergen & Rue
Masgon’s
Crescent
Eldridge 8
Flightstown
N. J
Lean’s
Syracuse
South Bend
McCormick
Lanet Jr
Thompson
Lehigh
Lister’s
W.j.rowland & Son
Monmouth Junction
Davison’s
Lehigh Coal
B. D. Davison
Jamesburg, N. J
Trenton Clothing Company
Broad St
Trenton, N.J
Clothiers
Hatterc
Dan
Ribsam Son
Trenton, N. J
Jobbins & Large
Hatters
Knox
Youman
East State Street
First Clana Joba
Lupton Bros
Matawan, Keyport
Perth Amboy
Matawan
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