Emperor Menelik of Abyssinia Portrait of a 19th Century Ruler
A historical sketch of Menelik II of Abyssinia, his lineage from Shoa, his rise to power after King John, and his efforts to unify the feudal Ethiopian state. It covers his military leadership, relations with Britain and Europe, the siege of Makelle, and the succession intrigues surrounding his grandson Sidi Byassu amid empress Taitu’s political maneuvers.
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NM Wnelir
Newus Nogasti
Abyssinia
Manelik I
Solomon
Sheba
Datemperor
Theodore
Robert Napier
Lord Napier
Magdala
Theodora
Kassai Tigre
Dohonnes
Menelisk
Shoa
John
Menelik
Shaw
Nagus
Tigre
Amhara
Negus Negasti
Ras
Kasaai
France
Ethiopia
Lion of Judah
Menalik
Alfred Posse
Adis Ababa
England
Hasihrh
Adis Abeba
Adis Ale
M. Hugues le Roux
Rng
Katfa
Kala
Bartle Prere
Great Britain
Amba Alagi
Makele
Baratieri
Adna
Adawi
Baldessira
Italy
Rennell Rodd
Bentley
Taitu
Russia
Taitou
Tait Tu
Ras Milkhall
Sidi Byassu
Yassu
Canada and United States trade rift shapes long era of policy
The article recalls Anglo American ties with Canada as a persistent irritant and then shift toward autonomy and reciprocity. It notes Canadian moves to favor England, expand trade, and conclude independent agreements while New England resists. It cites Massachusetts figures Senator Lodge and Mr Foss amid partisan debates on free trade.
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Haoglind
Hagland
Servsa
Otis
Westminster
Minpire
United States
Canada
Candi
Meliiley
Wilfred Laurier
Washington
McKinley
Dingley
Great Britain
England
Canian
Campe- Mother
New England
Massachusetts
Maine
New Eagland
Old England
Canna
Senator Lodge
Mr. Foss
Congress
Foss
Repubican
Republican Party
Poss
Trotting Association Proposes Amendments Stirring Debate
The American Trotting Association faces a hot debate as delegates prepare to discuss the hopple rule and several amendments. Key proposals require timely notification to nominators, publication of nomination lists, and penalties for nonpayment or noncompliance. The rules aim to curb favoritism, ensure transparency, and protect small owners while preserving event integrity.
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American Trotting Association
Purent Association
Abe
Liver Sknll
Board of Appeals
The
Buffalo
Tim
Unknown causes of polar auroras puzzle scientists
The auroras at the poles remain mysterious with unresolved questions about their origins. Theories focus on optical, magnetic, and electrical factors as possible explanations.
Ambiguous contract clause on death and payment terms
The text discusses a legal provision where ownership by multiple persons affects payment upon death. It mentions survivor rights, forfeiture, and a play or pay style rule, noting death does not affect certain obligations.
The Man Who Wins The Play Day
A reflective piece on recreation and work linking play to life balance. It explores how purposeful rest supports labor, the moral limits of play, and how play shapes character, friendships, and lifelong vocation.
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Boeing
Rosa
Caliph the hippo mounted at New York’s Museum of Natural History
Caliph, the famed Central Park hippo king, has been mounted by plastic taxidermy for the Museum of Natural History New York. The 12 foot long four ton animal produced a 100 square foot skin over a life cast. Caliph born in captivity in 1877 in the Nile river area.
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Caliph
Central Park
New York
Museum of Natural History
Frederick Blaschke
New York Zoological Park
River Nile
Sounding stones at Confucius birthplace intrigue visitors
In Ghufu near Confucius birth place a gray oolitic limestone stone covers an incense-dish before the tomb of Confucius' grandson. When struck it rings like bronze, a sound so clear it seems metal. Similar sounding stones appear on Ireland's musical bridge at Corick, Mayo.
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T Ghufu
Confucuus
Confucius
Hegan Defends Miss de Blank After Walk Meeting
Jones questions Miss de Blank's rudeness while Hegan recalls meeting her during a walk. The exchange hints at social friction and character judgments in a casual conversation.
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Menelik of
London Daily Telegraph
Manelik
Vieut
J. L. Harrington
K.C.V
G.B
Wilfred Thesiger
Ifa
Menelils
Adona
Menwlck
Menolik
Lidj Byassu
Heaven
Rasosama
Myarsu
Ndo
Arius
Byassa
Fiminst
Matheas
Ras Tesara
Strickenmperor
Kus Tesamia
Byasan
Dudley
University of Nashville
Professor Dudley
Ras Tesama
Kyassu
Aasiniboine
Union Depot
A. Maurice Low
London Morning Post
Dodds
Amness
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