Elgin Gehe and noted observations across decades
A New York Life-saver cites twenty years of observations debunking the drowning surface trick and linking Deenhag interests to fewer homicides. Texas experts discuss cremation growth, census methods reveal rapid task completion, and a California sequoia rings study dates the giant tree at 1,330 years. Witnesses recount rain whiteness in Idaho and an Neshaming Falls auction scattering 8,000 bees at a sale.
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New York
Neshaming Falls
Nickel deposits in New Caledonia under concession
The Belgian consul at Nouma reports that two-fifths of New Caledonia’s area holds nickel. About one-tenth of this area has been conceded to mining firms, with roughly 120 square miles already mined. Ore grades are 8 to 10 percent nickel.
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Nouma
New Caledonia
Consul Gerhard Gade Celebrates Jubilee in Norway
Gerhard Gade, American consul at Christiana Norway, appointed in 1909 by Gen. Grant, is the oldest active consul besides Gibraltar’s Sprague. He will celebrate his jubilee on June 25.
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Gerhard Gade
Gchristiana
Norway
Gen
Grant
Sprague
Gibraltar
Tio
Catish Shipment From Palatka to Lake George Reported
The daily shipment of catfish from points on the St Johns river Florida from Palatka to Lake George amounts to about 100 barrels. These fisheries employ many men and pay better than the shad fisheries on the same ground have for the last two years.
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St. Johns River
Florida
Palatka
Lake George
German Committee Battles to Erect Heine Monument
A German committee struggles to raise subscriptions for a Heine monument. Düsseldorf and Mainz, his birth city and an alternative site, have declined to alter the statue even if it were donated.
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Germany
Heine
Dusseldorf
Mayence
Enameling Ship Boilers Tested For Marine Use
A coating enamel for marine boilers to prevent crystallization has shown considerable success in trials and is under naval examination. If effective, the method could be used to protect ship bottoms as well. Also noted is the earnings scale for French stage performers, from 40 cents per public appearance to top stars earning up to 10 000 dollars yearly.
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France
Shela
Demoiselle
Coryplee
Chicago
San Francisco
Murther
Houston
British Isles
England
Schlich
Britain
Jnto
Floating debt quiet, Russian nobility sale notes
Ohio's finances show good overall condition with manageable bonded debt and low interest, while the Nobility Agrarian bank in St Petersburg lists 1705 estates for sale due to missed interest. Poltawa leads with 154 estates, followed by Orel, Voronezh, Kasansk, and others. The frigate bird is noted as exceptionally swift, with disputed origins and timing.
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Ohio
Nobility Agrarian Bank
St. Petersburg
Poltawa
Thest
Orel
Wurek
Kasan
Culu
The Lighthouse Tragedy and Mabel's Faithful Hope
A storm drives a vessel to wreck off Eddystone with many lost including Mabel’s betrothed Herbert. Her father the rector consoles her, endures faith, and prays for a miraculous reunion as the moonlit shore bears witness to grief, faith, and a possible reunion.
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Eddystone
Piin
Mibel
Torbert
Lave
Mabel
Papa
Mul
Lepe
Hat
Gould
Herbert
Pany
Death of Daisy the Bath Beach dog leaves owners grieving
Mr and Mrs Garner of Benson avenue and De Bruyn's Inne Bath Beach mourn the death of their black and tan dog Daisy aged several years after illness. They moved back to their former home so Mrs Garner would not lie in a house where Daisy died. Daisy was interred in the cottage garden in a red flannel shroud with only the head showing.
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John Garner
Benson Avenue
de Bruyn’s Inne
Bath Beach
Daisy
Garners
Eigtheenth Avenue
Dalny
Nulmial
Garner
Olongelda Ike
New York World
Electric parcel and Advertising van for London roads
The latest electric traction development is a new electric parcel and advertising van for ordinary roads in London. Interior space is kept clear for passengers or goats, with accumulators under the body allowing a recharged set to be swapped in two minutes. Steering is precise, the van is electric, and a single switch controls six speeds. Estimated operating cost is about 4 cents per mile, with a 30 mile range per charge.
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London
Philadelphia
Yles
Meath
Mystery Fragment from Paterna News Page
Fragmentary OCR text shows a rabbinic moral contrast about wealth and family. The brief appears to cite a rabbi asking who is happier: the man with one million dollars or the man with seven daughters. The source mentions Veritus Trunadal Contente and a partial quote about wishes for more.
Controlling the Tongue for Clear Speech and Voice
An article explains how misusing the tongue can cause sore throat and slurred speech. It prescribes tongue-down exercises, mirror practice, and guided movements to develop proper articulation, noting benefits for singers and speakers and warning against slackenings that impede vocal flow.
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Tyre
Electric Dangers in Ballooning
Dr Bornstein completes his series on balloon dangers from electricity. Balloons often caught fire but causes remained unclear. Historical incidents include Gratz and Zo bela military balloon cases. The note cites a sparks incident during valve opening and hints at further investigation.
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Bornstein
Gratz
Goddard
Zobela
Tjenut, Marchal
Enterprising Shipyard Builds Covered Berths and Modern Cranes
Shipbuilders plan weatherproof berths with covered sheds on the Tyne yard. Each berth will have two traveling cranes and roof and wall protection to allow continuous work. Machines will reduce hand labor, and oil furnaces will heat rivets to cut dirt and smoke from old forges.
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Syne
England
Tyne Drm
Telegraph Not an Unmixed Menace Jubilees and Drawbacks
The Telegraph advances celebration of its jubilee and notes benefits while warning of drawbacks. British India cites prevents diplomatic entanglements and religious animosities, yet unrest shows riots abroad. The article weighs telegraphy as a tool shaping news, discipline, and central control.
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Telegraph
Bismarck
India
Tna
Lpadquarters
Silence of the English Language Joke In Massachusetts
A murky tale from a small gathering recounts a joke about language in Massachusetts. A speaker claims thirty thousand natives of the United States cannot speak English, sparking disbelief and a twist about underage natives, highlighting local language doubts.
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Aera
Massachusetts
United States
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