Russia's Formidable Navy and Modern Tunnels
Washington notes Russia's growing eastern fleet with battleships and armored cruisers built since 1864. It details the General Admiral and Catherine Tehesme Sinope class ships, torpedo boats, and a new cruiser Varla g, plus London's underground transit shield progress and the Greathead method transforming urban tunneling.
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Washington
Russia
Orient
Japan
Great Britain
Browdeide
Nicholas the Firat
Rasela
Pavarin
Oslabza
Pultava
Petropavlovek
Pervsyierae
Sevastopol
Pamjats
Admiral Korniloft
Oriental
Varlag
Croups
Philadelphia
New York's 35 Million Dollar Underground Tunnel
May 25 New York reports enthusiasm for a vast underground tunnel project planned to ease crowding by tapping the region beneath the surface. The piece compares with London tunnel networks and describes layered subsurface passages, safety concerns, and the scale of urban underground travel.
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New York
Isu
America
London
Beneach
Central London Railway
Stamp and register guns anger natives in German West Africa
Discontent rose among Black communities after orders mandated stamping and registering all firearms. In Damaraland, Lieutenant Eggers faced no trouble persuading natives to comply with the new regulation.
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German West Africa
Eggers
Damaraland
Cattle Vaccination Among Damaras Sparks Gun Stamp Debate
A provincial official, recalling a prior inoculation of cattle against the Inder pest, offers to vaccinate or stamp rifles to ensure shooting straight and avoid harming owners. Damaras crowd him for gun stamping as part of the new regulation push.
Very Costly Wine From Metternich Private Rhine Vineyard
A Rhine wine from Prince Metternich's private vineyard is the costliest, selling abroad for about 7500 quart. The hillside vineyard overlooks the Rhine and is laboriously worked by hand with grapes carried down and fertilizers hauled up. Limited sunlight at certain hours imparts a unique flavor distinguishing it from other Rhine wines.
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Prince Metternich
Turkish School Life As Festival For Mohammedan Pupils
A description of Turkish boys first day at a Mohammedan school on seven year old birthday. Pupils escort the new pupil from his home to the mosque school, sing, and sit cross legged on marble. Hodja, an old fat man with a long rod, governs with discipline and sleepiness. Pupils often wax the hodja’s beard during naps as a playful trick.
Cannibal Tree Tales From Australian Forests
A Melbourne writer describes a legendary Australian forest tree called the cannibal tree. It resembles a giant pineapple with drooping leaves and has spearlike growths inside. Natives once worshiped it as the Devil's Tree, believing sacrifices were needed to appease its anger.
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Ailis
Towan
Melbourne
Albetralia
New York
Australia
Rowan
Wright
What He Prayed For A Boy's Humble Blessing
A Chicago child prays at night asking blessings for each family member and adds a final plea to bless his brother Jim and make him as good as he is. The innocent line reveals family affection and the boy's view of virtue in simple terms.
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Henry
Mehammed
Christina
Mohammed
Chicago
Brother Jim
The Mean Thing humor in Philadelphia Bulletin item
A fragment from the Philadelphia Bulletin presents two women discussing singing and performance. Miss A notes quick refusal to sing, while Miss B comments on company initiative uncovering the act. The clipped quotes imply a light, backstage mood without full context.
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Philadelphia Bulletin
Theimelves
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