Deaf mutes in New York face dual slander suit case
A landmark New York Supreme Court case pits two prominent deaf mutes Jacques Loew and Wilhelm Lipgens, each suing the other for slander as fifty to sixty deaf witnesses will submit testimony in sign language translated to English.
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Grandfather Abraham tells Cain and Abel tale
A grandfatherly preacher recounts Cain and Abel to sons Jacob and Esau, linking the stories to Noah and Nimrod. He uses the tale to teach obedience, Sabbath observance, and the dangers of pride and self will, ending with a blessing.
Josiah's Good Reign Lesson in August 1905 Paper
This Sunday School item outlines Josiah's youth full of piety and reform. It notes his ascension to the throne in 639 B C and highlights key reforms, temple purging, Levite roles, and temple repair overseen by Shaphan and Hilkiah the high priest.
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Punch and Judy Origin Traced to Ancient China Tale
A traditional Punch and Judy origin story recounts an early Chinese tale in which a mechanic Yen Shih created life like puppet figures that danced and sang. The emperor was angered by the puppets glancing at court ladies and ordered the originator executed, but the puppets proved artificial.
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Yen Shih Repeats Performance Echoing Punch and Judy
Yen Shih is allowed to repeat a stage performance that mirrors the Punch and Judy tradition found in both England and America, presenting a familiar puppet show dynamic to audiences.
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Saying and Thinking in the Chicago News Opinion
A wry exchange notes that bachelors speak openly while married men censor their thoughts. The young widow asks why old bachelors say horrid things and a reply explains that a bachelor can say what a married man may only think.
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African Sea Serpent Reported Near Lake Nyassa
Missionaries with the Livingstonian mission on Lake Nyassa in central Africa say a boat belonging to the British central and African administration was attacked recently by a sea serpent. The reptile described as thick as a man's leg tried to board the vessel and was beaten off with oars and paddles.
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Russia faces eastward push for warmer waters
A St. Petersburg newspaper argues Russia, boxed in on the west, will break through barriers and seek warmer waters in the east. The piece notes she has recently found herself in hot water in that direction.
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From Bad to Worse: Russian Ships Interred at Sea
The report notes Russian ships that were not sunk remain interred in a salt water grave and will be remembered as the fleet that passed in a night amid a historic naval reversal.
Mother’s Judgment Notes Father Has Changed Since Youth
A concise Atchison Globe quotation credits a mother for saying that a father has changed a great deal since he was a young man and she married him. The line reflects a timeless view of evolving character within marriage.
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Plating Lace Breaks Barrier in Metal Coatings
A Brussels chemist reports success in plating non conducted articles such as lace embroidery and fine wood carving with silver and gold overcoming prior obstacles in metallic coatings.
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Mice and the Mystery
The Boston Herald notes an anxious inquiry from the New York Herald about why women fear mice. The piece argues that experience defines fear and that those who understand won’t share the explanation.
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Umbrellas in Samoa Chinese styles preferred by natives
The British consul in Samoa reports that natives favor German made umbrellas over British ones due to style and appearance. The note highlights preferences shaping local taste and trade.
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She Gets Busy and Marries First Says History
A Lomely girl with one beau often marries sooner than a pretty girl with many admirers. The adage contrasts courtship pace among women described as more selective or indecisive.
Licenses Cost For Motorcyclists In St Louis Area
A motorcyclist in St Louis and surrounding county pays 12.50 dollars annually for cycling licenses. The fee applies to the St Louis area and nearby jurisdictions.
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High-Priced Apples Sold in England
Oregon apples have reached a high price in England at $6.15 per bushel, reflecting strong demand and rising costs for imported fruit. The report notes the unusually high rate for a U.S. export item and suggests market push factors including transport costs and regional supply.
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How You Can Tell A Pretty Girl Gets A Seat On A Car
A humorous guide notes that charm helps a pretty girl secure a seat in a crowded streetcar. It reflects social expectations and witty commentary of the era.
President Van Hise Leads Wisconsin at Commencement
Dr. Van Hise, noted geologist and educator, now president of the University of Wisconsin, urged scrutiny of wealth origins and warned against the dangers of growing fortunes and unchecked economic power. He cited his alma mater and urged students to balance individualism with national welfare.
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Carl Schurz West-East German American Leader
Carl Schurz a German American statesman and military figure who spoke on schools over battleships is identified with Wisconsin Missouri and New York. He served as brigadier and major general at battles including second Bull Run and Chancellorsville and later held roles as minister to Spain senator interior and newspaper editor. He was born in Germany studied at Cologne and Bonn and arrived in the United States in 1852 settling in Wisconsin.
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Peary Plans Another Arctic Quest and Cape Morris K Jessup
Veteran explorer Robert Edwin Peary gears up for a new Arctic expedition to reach the far north. He previously achieved the western hemisphere’s northernmost point and named Cape Morris K Jessup as the world’s northern land. His wife Mrs Peary and daughter Marie Ahnighito accompany him on daring voyages.
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Weyler Listed Again as Minister of War in Spain
The Spaniard Valeriano Weyler y Nicolau marquis of Teneriffe known as the butcher is named again for the post of minister of war. He is described as temperate and country loving with a long career across Cuba the Philippines Madrid and other seats of command.
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Count Lonyay's Rise From Obscurity Linked to Royal Match
The article recounts Count Elemer Lonyay, once unknown, becoming connected to Princess Stephanie of Belgium after a London dinner. Stephanie, widow of Crown Prince Rudolph, wed Lonyay in 1900 after an arranged proposal with Belgian and Hungarian opposition, amid religious and royal rank tensions. Christopher Webster.
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Wondering Where Jack and Softchapp Go This Summer
A dialogue unfolds with Little Jack asking Mr Softchapp about summer plans. Jack seeks to learn where his sister will travel, hoping to join. Softchapp confirms the sister is in the city and intends to travel once she learns his destination. The exchange hints at family plans and possible shared travel.
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Little Jack No Wants to Go Somewhere Else
A brief item from New York Weakly notes Little Jack No expresses a preference to change location or direction, hinting at a playful social observation in a weekly pages column.
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Hadn't Thought About It The Bride Refuses Lawyer
A dialogue from the Atlanta Constitution depicts a man facing marriage and freedom papers, with Brother Dickey pressing for a lawyer to obtain necessary freedom papers. The exchange highlights concern over legal help in securing personal freedom.
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