Li Hung Chang Seen As Chinese Ruler Again in 1896 Foreground
The aging Li Hung Chang regains influence in China as empress relies on him, sits at her side, advises, and leads defenses amid Boxer troubles, English tensions, U.S. friction, and Russia risks. His career spans Taiping suppression, foreign methods, and a rise from viceroy to premier figure.
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LI Hung Chang
China
Celestial Kingdom
England
United States
Russia
Chisha
Rip van Winkle
Lfe
Discovery
America
Grant
Pekin
Li Hung
Chang
Suy
Hung
Ann Huei
Hanlin College
French Academy
Taiping
Ward
Gordon
London
Tartar
Yang Tse Kiang
Chum
The Most Progressive Chinaman of His Time
A historic portrait recalls a Chinese leader praised for Westernized reforms and modern education. He is described as vigorous, tall, and alert with a harsh voice and driven by a motto of China for the Chinese. His life shows ascents and trials, including a near assassination and rapid recovery.
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China
Mies
Baroness de Hirsch Will Bequests Published In Paris
The will of the late Baroness de Hirsch outlines large bequests to Parisian charitable and educational groups. Documents from the Prefect of the Seine reveal substantial sums to the Oriental Israelite Normal School of Paris, pensions for the poor and schoolchildren, and endowments to the Paris Benevolent Society and Progressist Israelite Communities of Paris.
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Baroness de Hirsch
Paris
Seine
Baronne
Maurice de Hirsch- Gereuth
Clara
Bischo
Uue
Jewish Colonization Association Association
Paris Benevent Society
Progressist Israelite Comunities
Grant of France to Out Their Feet?
A terse snippet suggests a grant of 500000 to France, with unclear context and missing details. Entities include the number 500000 and the country France, but the source lacks definite actions, dates, or responsible organizations. Further readable context is needed for precise framing.
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France
Buffalo Pan-American temple of music rises in expo grounds
The Buffalo exposition site includes a prominent temple of music designed by Ke towein and Johnein. The 160 by 160 foot building seats 1,600 and houses a grand organ with about 60 speaking stops. An adjacent 75,000 square foot agricultural hall, livestock and stadium spaces, and an electric tower crown the north side of the mall.
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Bualo
Temple of Music
Ketowein & Johnein
Manufactures and Liberal Arta
Grand Court
Prehistoric man finds prompt sensational interest worldwide
A German periodical discusses Ger Janovic Kramberger's discovery on the Krapina river in Northern Croatia. Jaw fragments and stone tools indicate paleolithic age, predating historic times by hundreds of thousands to millions of years, with extinct animal bones nearby.
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National Museum of Anthropology and Paleontology
Agram
Croatia
Dress Reform and Natural Figures in Ancient Chinese View
Wu Ting Fang questions American dress trends and proposes conventions to let experts decide better clothing for both sexes. He advocates looser corsets, natural figures, and comfort over fashion, arguing for healthier, natural dress standards and less restrictive attire.
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Buffalo's
Sung Chang
Wu Ting Fang
Jewish Colonization Association
Universal Israelite “Aliance of
London Telegraph
Wigwag
New York Weekly
Shoring Ghese
Warsaw
Poland
Tommy
Dusty Rhodes
British and Foreign and Association
Cambridge Square
London News
Europe
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