Marie Corelli in Stratford on Shakespeare Birthday
Stratford crowds greet Marie Corelli at Shakespeare birthplace events. An impressive church ceremony places floral tributes on Shakespeare’s grave as Lord Wolseley and dignitaries observe. Marion Terry debuts as Rosalind in As You Like It amid festive pageantry.
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Marie Corelli
Shakespeare
Straford
Stratford
Holy Trinity Church
England
Prospero
Shakespeare Club
Lord Wolseley
Trevelyans
Marion Terry
Rosalind
Miss Terry
B S
Woman Is Surely Man's Superior
William Dean Howells argues that 19th century heroines no longer rely on peril or rescue. He notes American women are now more developed intellectually and engage in clubs, golf, swimming, and travel while men talk less and read fewer novels. The piece contends fiction should make the groom as engaging as the bride.
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William Dean Howells
Europe
The cradle in world cultures and infant sleep
A historical survey of cradle designs across cultures. It notes medical caution against rocking and describes indigenous, Arctic, Swede, Chinese, Norwegian, and American variations such as moss-lined swings, deerskin cradles, cocoons, hammocks, see-saws, and rope swings.
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Lapland
New Scotch Zephyrs Fashion Gowns Starlit in Stripes
The article details a stylish street dress in Scotch zephyr with black and white stripes designed for morning wear. It describes a close fitting skirt with a tunic, intricate embroidery, detachable trimmings, and a waist that creates a drooped waistline, plus bow accents and washable braid lining. It notes fashionable duck skirts, summer neck trimmings, and varied belt styles, with references to Helen Grey Page and discussions of fabric and fashion trends of the period.
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Helen Grey-Page
Box plaited shirt waists gain in fashion design
Fashion notes describe a relaxation of tucked shirt waists with a broader box plaited form. New York manufacturers emphasize a box plaited waist from the yoke to the waist line with a very low yoke that extends below the shoulders.
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New York
Krupp Works Employ 41750 Across Several Plants
Consul General Guenther reports January 29 1900 that Krupp employs 41750 people with Essen 125153? at Essen 3458 in Gruson Magdeburg Buchau Kiel 10344 in various Krupp mines and smelters. Foundation laid in 1810 by the founder’s grandfather. Essen population 195528. Krupp owns iron ore mines including Bilbao Spain. Ore shipped by Krupp railroad to seacoast then steamers to Rotterdam. Firearms testing ground at Meppen part of the firm with a target range.
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Guenther
Frankfurt
Janary
Krupp
Essen
Gruson Steel Works
Magdeburg Buchau
Kiel
Eesen
Great Bilbao
Spain
Rotterdam
Meppen
Prince Roland Bonaparte Possesses Saintly Skull Claim
Prince Roland Bonaparte and M Lenotre contend the skull in his possession is Charlotte Corday, the Marat assassin, a relic once linked to executions during the French revolution. Dupuy allegedly found Cardinal Richelieu’s skull stolen from the Sorbonne during the Terror.
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Prince Roland Bonaparte
Charlotte Corday
Sanson
M. Lenotre
Marat
M. Dupuy
Cardinal Richelieu
A Summer Eton Fashion Highlight of the Season
A summer Eton displays light eatin-faced cloth with narrow silk braid embroidery. The delicate net work conceals the ground fabric. designed to be worn with separate skirts and walats, independent of tailor-made suits. Available in all season colors, the prettiest designs stand out.
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Eton
Fashion Notes on Eton Garments and Details
The piece describes light tan blue grey and mouse shades for Eton garments with smart dark colors green brown and purple. It notes decorative lapels in silk or satin, chiffon borders on the revere, and a quilted collar interior with outer border, plus small coat sleeves with Robespierre cuffs trimmed in lapel material.
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Eton
Robespierre
Helen Grey-Page
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Ress
Dri
Gruson
Buckau
Cincinenati Enquirer
Krupp Works
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