Sad Case of the Minister to Austria Hungary
The Hon. Addison C. Harris of Indiana, envoy to Austria Hungary, faces a costly alert amid Franz Josef’s reforms. He must fund a permanent legation house, double staff, and lavish hospitality as Hungary gains status. Salary may rise to 12 000 or 17 000, with additional costs of living, gifts, and courtly duties in Vienna.
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Addison C. Harris
Indiana
Austria-Hungary
Mr. Harris
United States
Franz Josef
Franz
Ireland
Great Britain
Hungary
Ister
Bartlett Tripp
Fred Grant
Buda- Pesth
Legation
Austria- Hungary
France
Germany
Draper
Italy
Vienna
England
Addison Harris
Austria
Hungary and Austria to share capitals and court life
The piece reports an Austrian policy shift under Franz Josef toward equal status for Hungary, including joint capitals in Vienna and Budapest for six months each, plus the burden on the American Minister Harris to run dual legations, housing, and lavish entertainments on a limited budget. It notes Norway’s push for equal rights with Sweden and the broader implications for European governance and diplomacy.
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Franz Josef
Hungary
Austria
Harris
Rus -Hungary
Buda-Pesth
Hungi
Austrian Empire
Vienna
Austria-Hungary
Court of
Oscar
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Norway
Sweden
Christia
Addison C. Harris
Indiana
Apple seedings grow on Scottish shore after shipwreck
Thousands of small apple trees up to five inches high have been found on Mull and Iona shores above high water. The saplings, growing from apples cast ashore from the Dominion line steamer Labrador wreck last fall, are being transplanted by crofters. The London Daily Chronicle calls it a practical demonstration of apple pips’ hardiness, though it questions whether seawater resistance or climate endurance is shown.
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Mull
Iona
Dominion Line
Labrador
The
London Daily Chronicle
Scotland
Engaged. Wartime Socialites Stir Society
An Indianapolis Journal excerpt notes social figures amid a war era scene. The speaker, a stce struck lady, laments strained social circles while hinting at acquaintances who might help. The tone combines wit with pierce of upper society networks during turbulent times.
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Indianapolis Journal
World coal fields cover 471800 square miles
The world coal fields are estimated to total 471800 square miles in area. This figure underscores the vast scale of coal deposits across global regions and the potential impact on energy supply and mining activity.
Whimsical rural chat in a frontier club scene
A quirky dialogue scene unfolds among townsfolk and visitors. Banter touches on bachelor Maid's club bluffing to mislead suitors, painting old barns, painting jobs, and cheeky exchanges about work, cigarettes, and curious eyeing.
Old stamps sale to balance St Helena finances
Colonial secretary Mr Chamberlain authorizes sale of old postage stamp issues to raise funds for the Island of St Helena. The amount is stated as 0, 000 dollars, with the deficit to be covered by this disposal.
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Island of
St. Helena
Chamberlain
Chicago Dog Licenses Rise as City Records 33,000 Issued
Chicago reports 33,000 dog licenses issued this year with 7,000 to 8,000 more expected to be taken out. Authorities note steady demand and ongoing registration effort across the city.
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Chicago
Naturalization Rules Across Nations
The article contrasts how nations differ in naturalization laws, focusing on Great Britain. It notes a five year residence in the United Kingdom plus an oath to Queen Victoria as prerequisites, with details filed at the Home Office and certificate registration.
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Great Britain
United Kingdom
Home Office
Victoria
Naturalization Rules Vary Across Nations
The piece compares how Austria Germany France and Russia handle citizenship and naturalization. It notes Austria restricts 10 years of professional work for certificates while Germany allows indirect path via public office. France allows reinstatement after renunciation. Britain restricts reversion after naturalization. Russia permits easy allegiance but restricts born subjects.
Czar Commands Return of Emigrants and Nationality Tricks
A fragment discusses the czar's power to recall emigrants to Russia at any time and compel residence there. It mentions a claim that a wife often takes the husband's nationality, even if he changes it multiple times, a notion not favored by more educated women.
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Russia
Dentist mocks Christian Science belief in disease
In Buffalo, a jovial dentist tells of a leading Christian Scientist who denied disease yet sought dental work. The patient insists there is no pain under mental control, while the dentist notes the irony and continues the procedure, reflecting on faith and science.
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Buffalo Express
Buffalo
The Cactus Wonder Of All Growing Things On Earth
A plant with no leaves yet supports a toothpick or pint of water, weighs heavy at times, and can thrive without moisture. It blooms at night, reaches heights of seventy feet or narrows to a couple of inches, proving the cactus a remarkable growth wonder.
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