The Russian capital sad city with a strange lack of life
A San Francisco Chronicle correspondent surveys St. Petersburg describing its marshy site and unhealthy conditions. He notes floods and disease risk, the sparse population, and the odd charm of droskas, church crowds, and lower class life amid stark contrasts of wealth and poverty, with observations on religion and urban mood.
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St. Petersburg
Droska
Peter the Great
Europe
Stockholm
Neva
Finland
Islands
Tolstoi
Droskas
Cis
London and New York Supremacy in Fashion Says Mrs Leslie
Mrs Leslie, a prominent fashion observer, argues Paris has lost its reign as fashion queen. She notes London and New York dominate now, with English tailors excelling in court wear and American dressmakers leading street and daywear. She cites Washington made bonnets as an example of American artistry.
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Parks Leule Ne Faurier
London
Paris
Eugenie
Republic
Empire
Leslie
New York
Washington
Dasile
Home Journal
Cringe at Fort Keogh Leads to Public Quarrel
Two men argued at the Third Street depot over a threat to strike. A scuffle followed. one man returned with a damaged nose and an eye swollen, prompting an officer to intercede and end the incident.
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Third Street
Detroit Free Press
The Greatest Laugher Grabs The Theatre Crowd
A Globo Democrat reader praises a fat theatre laugher whose high energy and booming fits of laughter lift the audience. After long bursts of humor a sobbing moment triggers a final, powerful finish that leaves the crowd roaring and eager for his next show.
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Globo-Democrat
Pulpit Candidate Poised, City Pillar Hints at Departure
A New England church scene reveals a polite but pointed remark after a Sun evening sermon. The informal boast hints the candidate may not be elected to fill the vacant pulpit, signaling quiet doubts about his tenure.
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New England
Christian Inquirer
Consumption cured by new remedy advertised by G V8 Gan A Slocum
A promotional notice claims Ott Korrow Vienne readers can cure consumption with free bottles of a remedy. The letter invites senders to mail express and post office addresses for live bottles, signed by M C Slocum of St Pearl Street, New York.
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Avite
Slocum
M.C
St Pearl At
New York
Description of Crow Indians in Personal Appearance and Dress
The text observes Crow men as tall and well formed while women appear smaller and inferior. It notes harsh vocal language and limited tradition, detailing male hair styling with a long bang and glue to extend length, plus dress with hooded blanket coats and ornamentation to simulate long hair.
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Daren Amanz
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