Imperial Winter Palace and Room of Nicholas I
The czar's Winter Palace on the Neva is described as Europe’s premier royal residence. The narrative highlights Nicholas I’s chamber in the northeast attic, where he spent time away from duties and reportedly died perhaps by self-administered poison. The small 18 by 12 foot room retains its plain bedstead, a few chairs, cheap pictures, and a worn pair of slippers.
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Winter Palace
Europe
Neva
Nicholas Hall
St. George’s Hall
Nicholas I
Natives Observe White Explorer's Morning Routines
In Ashanti, natives unfamiliar with whites watch daily rituals with keen interest. The audience gathers at the tent washstand as the explorer brushes teeth, styles hair, and even opens a champagne bottle, eliciting cheers and discussion.
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Jaman
Freeman
Ashanti
Popular old songs headline list of titles in run
A slate of late songs includes My Honolulu Lady The Belle of Honolulu Break the News to Mother Sing Again that Sweet Refrain Why Don't You Get a Lady of Your Own Dear Mam's Ally Marie Don't Mention Her Name to Me and We All Grow Old in Time.
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Honolulu
Mother
Marie
Shafter Fierce Leader in Santiago Campaign
The article lauds General Shafter as a bold, tireless fighter who drove the Santiago campaign. It highlights three pivotal moments the decisive push from Sevilla forward on June 29, the July 1 San Juan ridge assault, and the hold at San Juan to force Santiago’s surrender. Shafter’s boldness, tactical sense, and ability to push through heat, disease, and supply hardships are praised as central to American success.
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Nelson A. Miles
Shafter
Santiago
Sevilla
San Juan Ridge
Dhs
Sampson
San Juan
Siboney and
San Juan Hill
el. Caney Road
Siboney
Sah Judi
el Caney
el Caney Road
el] Caney
Lawton
Chaffee
Ataying
Fifth Corps
Miles
Meh
General Breckinridge
Calcutta Black Hole Atmosphere Described by Scientist
A scientist relates the 1756 Calcutta event where 146 men were sealed in an 18 foot square dungeon. He reports rapid death from heat, thirst, and nitrogen by respiration, with only 23 surviving to the next morning, illustrating deadly air deprivation.
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Calcutta
Hiyers
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