The Death Sentence Debate In England Of Old
England debates ending capital punishment with the lord chancellor arguing deterrence and dignity. Historical examples show Raleigh Cobham Grey and Markham facing execution delays and reversals, illustrating how death sentences were used as deterrents in past eras. The St James Gazette warns of dangers in reviving such practices today.
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England
Lisk
James I
Raleigh
Cobham
Grey
Chichester
Lord Cobham
Walter Raleigh
Lord Grey
Markham
The
St. James Gazette
Yellow Fever Mosquito Proved Principal Carrier Says Vera Cruz Report
The Vera Cruz marine hospital service reports discovery of the yellow fever parasite, stating Stegomyia fasciata mosquitos are almost certainly the sole spreaders. The work confirms earlier Cuban studies decrying the danger of contaminated clothes and bedding as disease sources.
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Marine Hospital Service
Vera Cruz
Cuba
Maj. Reed
Sternberg
Vera Cruz Commission
Parker and the Platform Cleveland Still in Ring
The piece argues Judge Parker’s nomination would ease platform fights, tracing how Cleveland accepted varied platforms in 1888 and 1892. It notes Wall Street interests shaped Cleveland’s campaigns, predicting Parker could appeal to both parties while addressing Bryan’s crowd and Roosevelt’s rivals. It cites editorials and comments from St Louis Globe Democrat and others.
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Parker
Chicago
Kansas City
Mr. Cleveland
Gorman
St. Louis
Watterson
Cleveland
Whitney
Chicago Tribune
Theodore Roosevelt
Walking Locomotive Expands Freight Hauling In Liverpool
A Liverpool report describes Bramah Diplock’s walking locomotive, a four-footed steam engine with elephant-foot feet on a revolving frame, capable of climbing stairs and rough ground without damaging roads. Prof Hele-Shaw argues wheel limits, praises walking mechanics, and notes historic locomotives like Stephenson’s and Hetton engines. The piece blends device details with commentary on future land locomotion versus traditional wheels.
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Liverpool
Bramah Josph Diplock
London
Helen Shaw
Engineering Department
Liverpool University
Automotor Journal
Ferrick
Bach
Hele-Shaw
Paper Wheels in England Promise Durable Car Tires
A British report describes paper tires for cars, using calendered rye straw board layered and pressed to form a 120 to 160 sheet block four and a half to five inches thick. The tire life averages about 300000 miles with centers reusable, aside from accidents.
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Railway and Locomotive Engineering
Telephone to Dogs Aims Help on St Bernard Pass
A French traveler recounts getting lost on St Bernard Pass and being helped by monks via a telephonic system. Shelters along the pass connect by bell to a hospice, guiding a bread loaded hound to the caller. The method spares hounds and reduces fruitless patrols during snowy months.
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Cross St. Bernard Pass
Baltimore
Pete
Mike
Washington Star
Roosevelt Platform Sparks Democratic Intrigue in New York
A New York Democratic platform pledges government by law over men while endorsing Theodore Roosevelt stance. The piece notes Tammany Hall’s anger, Hill’s autocratic moves, and divisions shaping state and national campaigns. References to Bryan and Hearst reflect press commentary on party tactics and sensational journalism.
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Democrats of
New York
Democratic Party
Theodore Roosevelt
Chicago
Tammany Hall
Albany
David B. H.tl
Hill
Judge Parker
New York City
Troy
Yo Times
Bryan
Washington
Ilech Wucsig
N. Y
Hearst
Indianapolis Telegram
Oldest Working Locomotive Traces Its Historic Quest
A 1819 Hetton colliery steam railway project links Stephenson to Killingworth's earlier locomotive of 1814. The Killingworth engine drew eight loaded cars totaling 30 tons up a 1 in 450 grade. Hetton laid an eight mile line from Hetton to the Wear at Sunderland crossing hilly terrain.
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Stockton & Darlington
Stephenson
Hetton
Hetton Road
Durham
Killingworth
Hid in Plain Sight Grace Hid Baby from Papa
A playful scene from Good Housekeeping shows Grace hiding from her papa as he searches key spots around the house. The baby remains unseen until she is discovered in a clever, endearing pose beneath the lounge.
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Papa
Grace
Cow and Pig Chums Among Brookline Estate Animals
A Brookline Mass story recalls a two year cow neighbor and a recently added pig sharing pasture. The cow’s distress at May grazing sparked a stable move and pig’s squeals led to field access with quiet outcomes. After the cow calved the pig grew jealous and attacked calf until the stable was restored.
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Brookline
Mass
Beets Resembling Birds Attract Californian Farmer's Exhibit
A Yellow Tankard beet grown in Los Angeles County was shaped like an owl and fitted with buttons as eyes and a ribbon around its neck before display. The farmer placed it on show as a birdlike curiosity, echoing earlier beet forms resembling an eagle.
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California
Los Angeles County
A Legend of the Plains Tree and a Red Boy’s Daisy
An old cottonwood on the western plains hosts a tale told by the tree to a dark-haired boy. The story recalls Ogallala and Brule nations planning war against the Arapaho, a boy chief Waunee slain, and a green spring from his grave blossoming into oxeye daisies that spread across the plains as a memorial.
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Plains
Arapahoes
Aml
Wau-nee
Waunee
Eugene C. Mayfield
Chicago
Owl as a Household Pet Roosts atop Office Clock
A household story notes an owl choosing a large office clock as its favorite roost. The piece highlights the bird's calm presence and quirky habit drawing neighbor attention and office staff amusement.
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OWL
Bird of Wisdom
Homemade Screener Grader for Cracked Corn Features Three Screen Sizes
In Rural New Yorker a farmer describes building a hopper and three galvanized wire screens to sort dry cracked corn into three sizes plus fine meal, reducing waste and providing more uniform feed for pigeons chicks and fowls. The setup saves meal, boosts efficiency, and can be adjusted to user needs, with screen sizes No 4 No 8 and No 12 and higher placement increasing fineness of the coarser grades.
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New Yorker
Horse Equalizer for five-horse plow outfit
Describes a field implement to balance power of five horses using a timber evener bolted to a 14-inch grub plow. An inch hole near the end receives the clevis attaching the timber to the plow ring. A three-horse hitch attaches to the short end while a chain from the long end connects the off side horses through neck yoke rings to a lead team clevis.
Entrance to the hive and quirky Albany owl tale
The article notes hive entrance guidance favoring a lower opening for ventilation and predator defense, with adjustments for season and robbers. It then recounts William Hill of Albany keeping a full grown owl, nicknamed Owl Father Time, observed daily around his clock roost, and describes the owl’s behavior and diet alongside general hog-keeping advice in the Albany Press column.
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G. H. Townsend
Ohio
Albany
William Hill
Washington
Mr. Hill
Greenbush Heights
Poe
Pallas
Little Notes About Pics Breeding Advice
Midland Farmer stresses selecting a young animal with a gentle and tractable disposition for breeding. The note advises breeders to prioritize calm behavior to ensure easier management and better offspring temperament.
England's Gola supply and Africa Australia gold flow
England receives about 6 million dollars worth of new gold monthly from Africa and about 7 million dollars from Australia. The metric system is in general use in Mexican stores.
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England
Africa
Australia
Mexico
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