Brooklyn Church Cracks Down on Audible Courtship During Service
The rector of St George's in Brooklyn New York announces a rule banning audible courtship during church services while mild signs of affection may be tolerated outside, with stronger displays reserved for public places. A traveler recalls a winter tale of a wealthy American offering bribes to Gen Chaffee to loot bronzes, which was rejected.
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St. George’s
Brooklyn
N. Y
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Amert
Gen. Chaffee
New York
Chaffee
Arabi Pasha Pardoned to Return to Egypt
The article notes Arabi Pasha, leader of the 1882 Egyptian rebellion, has been pardoned by the khedive and may return from exile. It credits Lord Cromer with the advice that led to the pardon and argues that British interests benefited from his earlier actions in shaping Egypt’s current strength.
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Arabi
Parriot
Lord Cromer
Egypt
Mosquito Warning Advises Careful Housekeeping
A New Jersey professor urges households to recognize harmless humpbacked mosquitoes and beware mischief from the grecian bend variety. He stresses careful inspection of any midge asking admission to homes to prevent malaria spread.
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New Jersey
Tax changes to take effect July 1 under war revenue bill
The war revenue bill enacted June 13 1898 is amended with major changes set to start July 1. Tax on bank checks drafts money orders leases mortgages and similar items is removed while taxes on bankers brokers pawnbrokers and others are retained. Some goods and activities are exempted or reduced including tobacco blends some medicines cosmetics sleeping car tickets and legacies to charitable religious and educational institutions.
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Morbid Hoarding Tales From A Religious Observer
A Christian Advocate writer notes rare youths who hoard obsessively and shares anecdotes of a famed bishop so mean he used a stamp to stop bleeding, and a New England minister offered a hat trade with a price difference. A young person should avoid both thrift and waste.
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Christian Advocate
New England
The Subtle American Joke in Rome Encounter
An American asks a German friend about a joke involving two skulls of St. Paul shown by a Rome guide. The German primes for the tale, claiming a New England sense of humor, as Youth's Companion notes.
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Rome
St. Paul
New England
Free medical attendance figures differ across nations
In England 972000 people yearly receive free medical attendance versus 230000 in France. French invalids cost £58000 while Ireland spends £150000 on medical relief.
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England
France
Ireland
New York Women-Only Hotel Plans Weekly Rates and Amenities
A twelve story women’s hotel in New York will charge three to ten dollars per week on the European plan. It will feature a hairdresser shop a gymnasium a bicycle room and bowling alleys for guests.
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New York
Navy to Add 16000-Ton Battleship as Future Masterpiece
A 16000 ton battleship, the largest yet designed, is planned for the United States Navy. If the target speed of 21 knots is achieved, the vessel would stand as a premier example of naval construction.
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United States Navy
Rubinstein Silence Noted After Concert With Friend
The Russian pianist Aram Rubinstein, famed for stories, hosts a Scotch guest in Glasgow. They sip tea and smoke in near quiet until 3 am after a concert, discussing Beethoven and Wagner with dry wit.
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Rubinstein
Glasgow
Beethoven
Wagner
London
Queen Victoria Teaches Children Bible Class at Windsor
The London Beacon notes Queen Victoria kept religious instruction close to home. When asked about the archdeacon’s praise for a governess, the princes declared it was “mamma” who teaches them catechism. The queen sometimes taught Bible classes for attendees’ children at Windsor palace.
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Victoria
London
Mamma
Windsor Palace
London Beacon
Coal Production Totals by Regions in Great Britain
South Wales tops Britain with nearly 29 million tons of coal annually. Midlands collieries contribute 27 million tons and York and Lincolnshire add 26 million tons.
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South Wales
Great Britain
Midland
York
Lincolnshire
Ocean Trout Revisited Draws Epicure Interest
The trout of the ocean returns along the Atlantic coast pleasing epicures who savor the fish despite its clumsy name.
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Atlantic
Epicures
Outdoor Relief Rates by English Region
In England southwestern counties 37 of every 1000 people receive outdoor relief, compared with 19 per 1000 in the northwest counties.
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England
Arsenic Used to Harden Shot Metal
Arsenic is added in small quantities to lead to harden shot as a standard practice. This method strengthens the shot, improving its density and performance in use.
Cuban Platt amendment stance clarified by roots and courts
The Cuban situation centers on a misreading of the Platt amendment by Havana's constitutional delegates. Secretary Root explained that the amendment must be accepted as written and cannot be altered by the president or secretary of war. Interpretation, if needed, rests with the courts and Congress retains power to amend.
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Havana
Root
Secretary of War
Congress
Aguinaldo portrayed as traitor in captured archives
Murat Halstead analyzes Filipino archives seized when Aguinaldo and his cabinet fled Malolos in 1899. The papers include private letters and official reports suggesting treachery against the United States, Spanish contact, and hopes to preserve Spain’s sovereignty, with notes on cooperation with Spanish authorities during the Manila siege.
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Murat Halstead
Aguinaldo
Malolos
Manila
Dewey
United States
Spain
Augustin
Admiral Dewey
Platt statute acceptance urged for Cuban ties under US plans
Editorial argues Cubans must explicitly accept the Platt amendment without reservations to end US military rule and establish a government aligned with American policy. It warns delay or rejection could extend occupation and keep the US flag over Cuban fortifications.
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Washington
Cuba
United States
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Comment on Democratic party condition by Mr Altgeld
The speaker questions how to declare the Democratic party's present condition when that condition is unknown, calling it a real poser. The remark highlights confusion and raises debate over party status and clarity.
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Democratic Party
Altgeld
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Bryan and Democratic Principles Through the Years
The Cleveland Leader and Herald cites Mr. Bryan's claim that 1896 and 1900 defined true Democratic principles, arguing that he views his Chicago platform as the sole essence of the party and that others see a party older than Bryan and able to endure beyond his leadership.
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Bryan
Democratic Party
Chicago
Mr. Bryan
How to Be Healthy Through Lungs and Breath Exercises
Health guidance from authorities promotes daily lung air baths alongside body baths. Simple doorway and window frame chest expanding exercises are described, requiring no equipment and little time, to wake and calm the body while improving breathing.
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N. Y. World
New Type of Beauty Takes Philadelphia by Storm
Miss Evelyn Florence Nesbit, 15, from Pittsburgh, captivates Philadelphia artists and photographers. Her mobile face can instantly shift from sorrow to joy, with a strong head and notable intellect. Her stage talent and dramatic gift fuel hopes for future success.
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Carl Blenner
Carroll Beckwith
Levy
Irving Wiles Church
Ryland W. Phillips
Photographical Society
Miss Nesbit
Phillips
Evelyn Nesbit
Mary Walker Promotes Men's Garb for Women
Dr Mary Walker argues for women adopting male attire to improve health and mobility. She claims trousers would prevent congestion, reduce dress burden, and foster freedom of movement, while criticizing current fashions for inciting passion and limiting women's minds.
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Mary Walker
Nausen
Chicago American
Flora MacFlimsy
Flora
How to Serve Grape Fruit in a Chicago Breakfast
A Chicago epicurean starts breakfast with grape fruit while available in markets. He halves the shaddock in the evening, removes seeds, fills cavities with sugar, and leaves the hemispheres overnight. A chemical action then yields nectar of the juices by morning.
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Chicago
Polite Remark From a Mischievous Boy
A Washington Star excerpt recalls a small boy named Sam who admits he kicked a dog while on a tramp but immediately followed with an apology saying he was polite to everyone after.
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Willie
Washington Star
London Population Grows to 4.54 Million in Census
The census shows London now has 4,536,634 residents up 308,347 since 1891, reflecting slow growth over the period.
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London
City of
Keene Gifts Finest US Diamond Necklace to Daughter
James R. Keene presented a $100,000 diamond necklace to his wife on Long Island. She forfeited personal use and, with her consent, passed ownership to their daughter Mrs. Talbot J. Taylor, who now possesses the strand of 90 diamonds with a central cluster and a single largest stone, reputedly the finest in New York.
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James R. Keene
Wall Street
United States
Talbot J. Taylor
Keene
New York
Foreign Echoes and Sightings Across Europe and Norway
A survey notes Italy's overseas colonies being twice as large as Italy, Germany's five times bigger, and treasure seekers near Genoa. A Norwegian Ole Bull monument by Stephen Lindin is unveiled, depicting a water spirit playing a harp. Cardiff reports electrician Smith claims two X ray tubes heal burns and reveal bones or materials on plates.
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Ole Bull
Stephen Lind=ing
Een
Norway
Cardiff
Smith
New York Sun
Local Transit Notes Mention Kasida and City Connections
Fragmentary historic transit text lists routes and connections among railroad lines. Mentions North Lima and Kalida with yard codes and several railroad company initials. Lacks full context, but reflects early 20th century rail network notation.
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Hotel For Women
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