Birthday of an Empress in China Portrait and Politics
The Dowager Empress of China marks her sixty fifth birthday with court ceremony and a staged portrait session by court photographer Wo Hung Ling a six year veteran of Pekin photography and advisor to royal audiences. Amid lavish costumes and formalities the Empress governs an aging empire resisting foreign rail and telegraph progress while plotting to preserve old China and the throne’s lineage.
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China
al Olice
Wo Hung Ling
Ferences
Pekin
St. Petersburg
Hung Ling
Pekin Telegraph Company
Ti Hung Chang
Tsi Thsi
Chin
Japan
Oliva
Werner Ot
Rutitg
Empress Walks Beside Her Court In Delicate Pageantry
A detailed account describes the empress moving with aides along a silver path in the palace, her contested age and repeated birthday ceremonies used to bolster authority, and her seizure of power after the emperor’s banishment. It notes her cautious public image and the foreign powers’ regard during a period of upheaval and asserted stability.
Admiral Dewey at Close Range Aboard Olympia
New York reports Admiral Dewey spoke with the newspaper correspondent on the deck of the Olympia, noting the tropical climate is tough and describing the strain of ship life. He joked with a dog named Bob and remarked they have not had a cold day in seventeen months.
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Olympia
Earth
Manila
Montpelier
Dewey
Tama Sailor
Germany
Philippines
Olle
Otis
Europe
Han Iery
Wiihlek
Bea
Vieni
Mediterranean
New York
Admiral Dewey
Dakota
Tropics
Bob
Faros Decline Reflected In Cabinet Makers Trade
A New York cabinet furniture maker discusses how gambling houses influence orders. He notes rising demand for faro and roulette tables, layouts, chips, and accessories, with many factories in the city focused on gambling equipment. He describes gambling as an ill wind that boosts certain profits and expands the trade.
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New York
Faro
Geenhling Houses
Hastans Pons
Verve
Rome
Asa
Aerts
Ford Garam
Troy
Sore
York
Executors seek proof of will in Silver How county notice
Nothie to creditors of Henry Clay Stebbits deceased. Executors Forbis Mattson of Butte City announce claims against the estate must be presented within a specified period after first publication. The notice names William Bowe and Lucina Bowe as executors of the extended fake will and testament dated October 1 1899 in Montana.
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Forbis & Mattson
Este
Whiam Bowe
Lucina Bowe
Henry Clay Stebbits
Butte
Mentana
Notice for Bids on Daly Street Grading Contract Let
Notice for bids on the grading contract for Daly Street. The project seeks bids from qualified contractors to perform grading work along Daly Street and related improvements. Details on specifications, deadlines, and submission requirements are available in the full notice.
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Daly Street
Creditors notice in the estate of Anna Irvine Irvine
Shelby Irvine administrator of the estate of Anna Irvine deceased at Butte Montana issues a notice to creditors to exhibit claims within four months after first publication. The notice directs claimants to Roy Alley rooms A 6 and 77 in Silver Bow County courthouse Silver Bow Montana for filing, dated October 5 1869.
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Anna E Tevina
Anna TE
Eed
Unce
Roy & Alley
Notice for Publication Land Claim Holder Turton
Notice is given that Albert A Turton has fled final proof for his claim at Jefferson county district court Boulder Montana on October 20, 1899. He seeks to prove cultivation of the land in section 4 town 4 north range east. Witnesses named Timnerlin and others to testify to cultivation.
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Montana
Siiver Bow
Andrew J. DeLashycutt
Fiver Bow County
Tarte
Jetler Minherratiai
Helena
Norice
Settier
Ierk
Hetriet Court
Jefferson County
Boulder
Albert A. Turton
H.E
Timnerlin
R. N
Notice for Publication Land Omer at Avlena Mont
Public notice records a land claim by settler George D Greene filing notes of claim for Home Wy No 6 and NW SW See R 9 West. Witnesses listed include James Speetman W Ta fobbing Andrew Pree born Edwin Hardisty and Melrose Montana with proof to be made before an official at Butte Montana in 1899.
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W. Ta Fobbing
Andrew Preeborn
Edwin Hardisty
Melrose, Mont
George D, Greene
Summons in Montana Divorce Case Against Bertha Johnson
The state of Montana greets defendant Bertha Johnson in a divorce summons filed in Silver Bow County. Hollis Johnson and Jainus sue for dissolution of marriage, alleging abandonment and lack of consent. Defendant must answer within twenty days after service or face default judgment. Court seal and clerks note Clinton C Clark and Herbert H Farlin deputy clerk, Gaffney and Merritt attorneys for plaintiff.
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Bilver Pow
Clinton C. Clark
Notice of land claim proof hearing in Dewey Montana
Notice is given that John B Entaeau of Dewey Montana intends to prove land claim No 2314 for the NE quarter of NW section 16 T2N R3W Montana before the district court clerk at Browning on Saturday October 14 1899. Witnesses: A New J DeLashmutt Frederick to prove possession and subdivision records. Filed with probate and public administration documents. George D Greene Register September 7 1899.
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Hersay
John Benteau
Dewey
Montana
Frederick
Peter H
Dena
Mont
Urich H
James Jensen
Forest of Dewey
Mon
George D. Greene
Register
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MNARD
M.D. Leehey
Binks
Weil
Tsi
Bie
Toi Thing Chang
Pst Thai
Colin
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Empr
Ching
Frombees
Weinfung
Ashe
Nothie
Hergert H. Farlin
Gaffney & Merritt
Plaintim
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