The First Period of Dresden China History and Makers
The article traces the 1710 96 birth of Dresden Meissen porcelain under Augustus II the Elector of Saxony. It highlights Bottichers experiments with kaolin and pastes, the sealed secret at Meissen, and the king's tight control. It notes the teapot miracle, 1719 1733 leadership shifts, production for Asia and Europe, and early styles evolving into chinoiserie and Baroque forms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dresden
Germany
Augustus II
Poland
Saxony
Botticher
Schnorr
Aue
Meissen
al- Dreditsburg
Vienna
Augustus
Elector of
Jonas Hanway
Russia
Asia
Europe
Bow
Chelsea
Stepney
Handler
Meissen Manufactory
Kandler
Washington Letter on Major Warner and Maple Industry
Washington Letter lauds Major William Warner Missouri senator elects to Cockrell seat and highlights his Washington ties. Discusses plans for a unified public buildings scheme, Octagon House restoration by the American Institute of Architects, and portraits of notable figures. Also profiles maple sugar industry efforts led by Secretary Wilson to preserve and promote genuine maple products amid adulteration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashington
Maj
William Warner
Missouri
Francis M. Cockrell
Warner
Washington
White House
Maj Warner
United States Senate
Wisconsin
Bureau of Forestry
Agricultural Department
South
Indiana
Michigan
Ilinois
Ohio
Vermont
New York
Wilson
Republic
Washingtons Forest of Memorial Trees Grows at National Capital Parks
The article highlights Washington DC memorial trees in botanic gardens and parks planted by notable figures. It notes labels identifying tree variety and donors, including a Russo-American oak planted by President Roosevelt, acorns from Charles Sumner sent to Russia, and saplings from those oaks planted in the czar’s palaces. It mentions Thaddeus Stevens planting an oriental plane, and elm plantings by John Quincy Adams, President Hayes, President Harrison, and President McKinley, in front of the White House area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
Col. Tayloe
Washington
Philadelphia
National Capital
Madison
White House
Ghent
England
American Institute of Architects
John Tayloe
Jefferson
Monroe
John Quincy Adams
Decatur
Porter
Lafayette
Steuben
Webster
Clay
Calhoun
William R. Smith
the Nations Botanical Gardens
Smith
Geccius
Waste House
West Terrace
Roosevelt
Mount Vernon
Charles Sumner
Russia
Hitchcock
Lincoln Park
Thaddeus Stevens
Pennsylvania
leHlays
Harrison
McKinley
Doctors Precede Engineers at Panama
Christopher Webster reports on Roosevelt backed Panama Canal work stressing sanitary gains as crucial to success. The piece details Gorgas led efforts to curb yellow fever and malaria, improve towns along the route, and plan long term health and infrastructure upgrades for Colon, Panama, and surrounding areas.
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de Lesseps
Roosevelt
Associated Physicians
Long Island
Canal
Cuba
Panama
Col. Gorgas
United States
Col
W. C. Gorgas
Canal Zone
Harper's Weekly
Panama Republic
Colon
Canal Route
Isthmian
Atantic
Caribbean Sea
Canal Commission
Sanitary Department
Iristopher Webster
Pulse rate records show heart response to muscular work
A University of Michigan study describes a device producing continuous graphic pulse records. It shows the heart accelerates quickly with muscular work, displaying three stages: primary rise, sustained acceleration, and secondary rise, with declines after work ends. Speed of effort greatly influences the pulse, and cessation provides immediate heart relief. Sun. It Is Made crystallized pluck Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Michigan
Beholding Chauncey Depew Fall From Grace
The piece laments Chauncey Depew’s loss of public favor and prestige, noting his long career as lawyer, railroad executive, and politician. It recalls his roles with the New York Central and Vanderbilt system, declined posts, and eventual election to the U.S. Senate, affirming his renowned oratory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Ted Sumtan
Depew
Yale
New York & Harlem
New York Central
Central
Vanderbilt
Japan
United States
Harrison
Congress
What Caused the Trouble Wyld And It Was Simply That
A collage of humor gags and quips from early 20th century columns. Dialogues reference a lunch break, a strike in sympathy with oneself, horse jokes about Kentucky, and comic quips about longitude and Vox Populi. It notes a foxhound Record and a Cassell’s joke about a suitor’s plea.
Homelike Snaps and Sidelong Satires in Gossip Column
A mishmash of brief humorous notes and quips from various papers. Dr Grumpie jokes about openwork socks and bachelor life. Nell and Maude’s romance troubles are teased in a lighthearted blurb. A Ugandan moral tale follows about a lion snatching a man, whisky bottle surprising the beast. A late hours theory closes the item with a wry remark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Grumpie
Cleveland
Uganda
London Glove
Mayor Weaver of Philadelphia Turns Reform Figure
The Philadelphia mayor, long linked with a corrupt ring, suddenly abandons a Pacific coast trip to pursue reform measures. Grafters scoff, but soon the honest voters grow convinced the executive is sincere in cleaning up graft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Weaver
Philadelphia
Pacific Coast
Intercollegiate Socialist Letter Praised by Jack London
Nationwide debate on a circular urging college students to form an Intercollegiate Socialist society. The letter bears ten signatures including Jack London who is praised for his rugged life and literary authority, contrasting with UC Berkeley reception of such socialist ideas yet highlighting London's prominence as author and adventurer.
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Jack London
Chary
University of California
London
Klondike
Behring Sea
United States
Canada
Tinsel back of the footlights ends with bankruptcy of Mrs James Brown Potter
Mrs James Brown Potter once led New York society and a life of stage wealth but has filed for bankruptcy in London. Once managed Lon don Savoy and toured globally under Kyrle Bellew. Now penniless, she previously lived much time in England and drifted from husband and child to financial ruin.
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James Brown Potter
James Brown
Potter
London
Savoy
Cora Urqhuart
New Orleans
Bishop Potter
New York
Brander Matthews
Matthews
Daring Woman Explorer Mrs Hubbard Continues Labrador Quest
The piece highlights Mrs Leonidas Hubbard widow of a Labrador explorer, carrying on the mission to study the Nascaupee Indians and map unknown Labrador interior with guide George Elson. Her devotion follows her husband’s death, as she seeks relief for the expedition and advances the mission from Bigelot. Katherine Pope reports from England also mentions employment ads and light vignettes.
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Labrador Wilds
Mrs. Hubbard
States
Brooklyn
Mr. Hubbard
Labrador
Bigelot
Katherine Pope
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China
Count Bruhl
Augstus
Frederick the Great
Meiseen
Comtercial Commission
Great
Ang
Baron Busch
Hildesheim
Angelica Kauffman
Inn
Madame la Marquise de Crequi
Marquise de Froulay
Night
Watteau
Capital's
Renee
Senate
National Library
Capitol Hill
Potomac
Capitol Dome
Washington Monument
The
Corcoran Art Gallery
Chicago
Chauncey Depew
McCarty
Rippah
Cyatah
Rastus
Vox Popull
Vox Ge
Popull
Cumberland
Cassell
Nell
Maude
Belle
MR. Weaver
London Morning Post
Brighton
Scott
Chicago Tribune
Houston Post
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