Ancient Photographic Mapping of the Heavens Reveals Stellar Catalog
A historic conference in Paris discusses a vast photographic project to map the entire sky. Researchers outline using long exposure plates to photograph millions of stars, promising more accurate data than visual catalogs and a catalog of up to fifteen magnitude stars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beyeuil
Horayhel Tees
Paris
Nep Ulie
Harvard College
Bond
Cape of Good Hope Observatory
Kenn
Argelander
Schonfeld
Stellar Army
Gong
South Pole
Heyord
Lange
Stove
Wilesett
American Tycoon Walsh Wins Belgian King’s Investment Pact
Thomas Walsh of Colorado rises to prominence at the Paris Exhibition drawing Belgian interest. King Leopold plans a 10 percent investment venture with Walsh through the International Sleeping Car company, aiming to turn a loss into profit. Walsh hosts lavish gatherings, dining many Americans in Paris and toasting a royal banquet at the Ritz with the king.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Waith
Colorado
Leopold
Belgium
Thomas Walsh
My Walsh
Basiness
Mr. Walsh
Ostend
Congo
International Sleeping Car Company
Walsh
Coloradoan
Paris
Charles Nagermockers
Sleeping Car
Tom" Walsh
Elysee Palace Hotel
United States
Walshes
Hotel Ritz
Harry Thaw
Pittsburg
Parla
Russia
Rohan
Question of hereditary genius and gem buying tales
A column surveys heredity in genius, discussing Galton on how physical frailty may steer gifted youths toward study, and noting examples from Webster to Gladstone. It then shifts to gem lore, with a dealer explaining topaz versus aquamarine, heating effects, and color changes, plus locations of topaz in various regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Galton
Webster
Peel
Marlborough
Gladstone
Hismarck
Genlua
Great Britain
Gema
Weachedt
Siberia
Japan
Peru
Ceylon
Brat and Mandle
Brazil
Maine
Colorado
iWind
New Mexico
Washington Star
Thomas Walsh the Camp Bird king and his Paris triumphs
The American millionaire Thomas Walsh built his empire from Camp Bird mining and Grand Central hotel work, later earning $1.2 million yearly and lavishly entertaining in Paris. His Camp Bird claims at 12,000 feet yielded vast wealth, while his Madison Square fireworks displays showed immense spending and showmanship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Wish
Tipperary
Ireland
Worcester
Mass
Camp Bird
Colorado
Leadville
Tom Walsh
Grand Central Hotel
Black Hills
Walsh
Camp Hird
Gossip and lavish royal travel and gambling talk
A narrative mix describes the czar and empress train luxury in pale blue satin and pearl desks plus a palace on wheels. It notes Emperor William’s speech output, then recounts Duke of Richmond and Gordon’s gambling views and a Goodwood house party ending with the host enforcing curfew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Duke of Richmond
Gordon
Goodwood
Duke Haying
Jet
Pyrotechnic year echoes in New York campaign displays
A local political season in New York sees a surge in fireworks across districts and boroughs. The city reports widespread use of rockets roman candles and festive lights as sideshows to campaign events with the lower east side and Bronx witnessing the largest powder burn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Place
City of
New York
Lower East Side
Bronx
The Topaz Stone Demand and Perceived Beauty
The topaz is described as not the least beautiful among semi precious stones, noting its constant demand and appeal. The passage emphasizes its desirability in markets and among collectors, reflecting broader interest in mineral gems. The item frames topaz as a valued, collectible gem in a period style.
Mop Fair Roasts Oxen as Stratford Hosts Masses
In Stratford-on-Avon crowds line streets for the annual Mop fair dating back seven centuries. Visitors from the Midlands and London arrive as oxen and porkers are roasted whole along the routes and stands, drawing tens of thousands of excursionists despite clergy efforts to abolish the festival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Stratford-on-Avon
Vedraigo
London
London Telegraph
Local Merchants Sponsor Voting Contest for $440 Kimball Piano
Leading Butte merchants launch a voting contest where the most popular church, school, lodge, or society wins a free $440 Kimball piano by February 1, 2001. Ballots are issued with every cash purchase at numerous shops including Hight & Fairfield Jewelers, Brownfield-Canty Carpet Co, Hub Clothing, East Park Bookstore, Smith Grocery, and many more. The list covers homes across Main Street, West Granite, East Park, and North Main with multiple grocers, bakers, and service providers contributing ballots. A piano on display at Orton Trothers Music Store accompanies the promotion along with a Ballet Box at the same location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Hight & Fairfield, Jewelers
Main
Broadway
Brownfield-Canty Carpet Co
W. Park
Hub Clothing Co
East Park
B. E. Calkins
North Main
The
Smith Grocery Co
South Main
John Caprice Co
Smith & Saville
East Park Western Fuel Co
West Granite
Frobeck
West Broadway
Dove
Hennessy
J. W. Morris & Co
West Park
California Cafe
E. Broadway
Opton Bros
Nellie O. Henault
Orton Trothers
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Shearit Orlain
Phetasrana
Ian
King Leopold
Madison Square
All
Aid
Anos Chocolate Grocers
Montana Hardware Co
North Main St
Butts
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