Century predictions and a universal calendar proposed
The article surveys end of the nineteenth century and forecasts for the next century. It discusses a universal calendar adopted by Russia, the question when the twentieth century begins, leap years, Easter dates, and eclipses. It also notes Halley’s Comet and transit events, plus a local whim about frozen snakes at the Morgan Match Box Company and a joke about Mrs Langtry.
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Teatestinen
Rugala
Gregory Rund
Netherlands
Russia
Tly Earth
Davenport
Town
Morgan Match Hox Company
Fourth’ Street
Hell
Match Box Company
Navy to seek 1 million for two first class training ships
The Navy Department plans to ask Congress for 1,000,000 to build two 3,000 ton first class training ships. They will be sheathed and have auxiliary sail and steam power. These vessels are deemed essential to maintain skilled seamen for fleet ships. Two years are needed for construction, during which Essex Alliance and Lancaster will be retired.
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Navy Department
Congress
Essex
Alliance
Lancaster
Dixie
Bulldog Captures Burglar Beasts Thief Down Chicago Alleys
Chief Ripley weighs rewards for a canine hero after a bulldog owned by William O Connell of 3418 Prairie avenue chased, cornered, and held a burglar until detectives McCarthy and O Donnell arrived at Central station. The suspect gave the name Thomas Mc Guire.
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Chief Ripley
Chicago
Central Station
William O'Connell
Prairie Avenue
O'Connell
Thomas McGuire
Remarkable Surgical Removal of Arm and Shoulder in 19th Century Case
Alfred Taylor, a British sailor, nearly lost his life to osteosarcoma. Surgeons in Philadelphia performed a successful operation removing his left arm, shoulder blade, collar bone, and part of his ribs. He recovered quickly, walking within a week, and his case drew wide medical attention not seen since 1837.
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Alfred Taylor
Pennsylvania Hospital
Philadelphia
Taylor
Robert Leconte
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Afteen
Birate
United States
Ury
Venus
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Navy
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