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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1901
Page
7
The text notes that camels cannot swim naturally and must be buoyant and balanced. It describes teaching them to swim with goatskins or jars under their necks. During the Baluchistan expedition of 1898, camels were lowered from ships and drivers swam ashore atop the camels to keep heads above water.
Naggus tells Borus he dislikes the speech’s physiognomy as Borus defends it. Naggus remarks the I's are too close together, noted by the Chicago Tribune.
A short Baltimore American item features Mr. Sappeigh recounting his nine marriage refusals by Miss Gabby. Mr. Softleigh questions the claim as the exchange notes her determination and social setting in a witty domestic scene.
London dispatch reports private services over Queen Victoria’s remains and a delay in coronation until 1902. The Duke of Cornwall title appears for the heir apparent, while royal civil list reforms and renewed allowances for royal estates edge toward Parliament. Cardinal Vaughan praises Victoria, and foreign rulers prepare for Windsor ceremonies as mourning fills Britain.
The first private service over Queen Victoria's remains occurred in Cowes led by the bishop of Winchester with King Edward and Emperor William present. The coffin was moved to a purple-draped dining room, flanked by candles and world wreaths, with viewing likely before the Feb. 1 deadline. The funeral is set for Windsor Castle on Feb. 2 as King Edward responds to official messages.
The royal family bids a final viewing of Queen Victoria in a quiet, sorrowful scene at Cowes Isle of Wight. Emperor William weeps beside the king before the coffin lid is closed for the last time, promising it must not be opened again.
London January 26 report says a grand funeral procession will march through London led by the king Emperor William and Lord Roberts. William St John Broderick secretary of state for war and Lord Roberts will travel to Osbourne to finalize the military program and Windsor funeral procedures.
A Cowes correspondent reports the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York will travel to Australia as planned. The king declines to let private grief delay a duty seen as imperial in scope.
The Aluminium World notes that cast aluminium matches cast iron in tensile strength but is weaker in compression. It lacks rigidity under transverse strain yet can bend nearly twice before failure. Tensile strength improves with forging and press forging at 600 degrees F, and nickel alloying greatly enhances strength.
A New York Times report notes conductors struggle with passengers who fold transfers into tight wads. They must unfold and verify each paper, slowing service, especially with multiple customers folding transfers. Men rarely fold, women often do, creating extra workload and temper for conductors.
Washington session notes the president urges Congress to legislate for Filipino relief. The Philippine commission report highlights pacification progress, oath of allegiance by insurgents, and calls for Spooner bill passage to establish civil government. Reforms on friars lands and religious exercises in schools are discussed. Towne of Minnesota offers a resolution calling for immediate ceasefire and recognition of Filipino independence.
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A dialogue snippet from the Boston Transcript features a courting exchange amid age concerns. He downplays age while she warns of a younger appeal, ending with playful reproach about changing tastes.
A wealthy woman cured of deafness by Dr. Nicholson's Ear Drums donated $10,000 to The Nicholson Institute. The gift covers free Ear Drums for 30 deaf individuals unable to obtain them. Address: No. 382, The Nicholson Institute, 780 Eigh Avyeame, New York.
EFIANCE county teachers examinations for the year 1200 to 1901 are announced with locations in Hicksville Sherwood and others. Recommended works include Roark's Method in Education, Burns the Story of English Kings, Oman’s England in the Nineteenth Century, Burroughs Signs and Seasons, and Ohio Educational Monthly. County Board of Examiners.
A Pretoria report says a train carrying Lora Kitchener and troops moved toward Middleburg with an armored engine ahead. Dynamite derailed it near Balmoral. Boers opened fire but were driven off by a British response with no British casualties.
The secretary of state for India releases a dispatch from Viceroy Curzon noting grave conditions in Gujerat Deccan and Bombay Canartic districts due to early monsoon cessation and drought. Heavy relief expenditure is projected for the coming fiscal year, with affected areas including Badowa and part of Hyderabad.
The Baily Chronicle notes a report that Emperor William may become a British field marshal and argues a German alliance could be vital. It warns Britain cannot afford to discard that prestige or potential cooperation amid tensions with Russia in China.
At the Cuban constitutional convention a bitterly debated resolution expressing sympathy with Great Britain was adopted. Five delegates signed the resolution and it was presented by Sanguilly, asking Governor General Wood to forward the Cuban people’s condolences to King Edward VII.
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