Rockefeller to fund massive Cleveland church skyscraper
The Euclid Avenue Baptist Church in Cleveland plans a giant, multi story church funded by John D Rockefeller with a $10 million gift. Rev Dr Eaton will lead construction to create a 4500 seat auditorium and extensive community facilities aimed at housing homeless downtown residents.
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John D. Rockefeller
Bull
Cleveland
Ohio
Charles A. Faton
Euclid Avenue Baptist Church
Rockefeller
New Broadway Tabernacle
New York
Euclid Avenue Baptist Congregation
Euclid Avenue
United States
Dstrician
Eaton
Toronto
Ont
America
Marriage Lottery In Russian Village Selects Wives By Chance
In some Russian villages a traditional wedding game entrusts young men with choosing a bride by lottery. Women are muffled in sheets, hid from sight, then the chosen partner unveils his betrothed. The process binds marriage by custom, with forfeits for backing out, and is said to yield many happy matches.
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Russia
Rabbit tale ends in acquittal in poultry case
Sam White, a colored man, was caught in a chicken house by Farmer Jesse Woodington after a claim of stealing chickens. In Squire Purdy's court White pleaded not guilty, stating he entered to escape a rabbit. He described a giant angry rabbit pursuing him before Woodington intervened and White was discharged.
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Sam White
Jesse Woodington
White
Squire Purdy
Woodington
Farmer Woodington
Bill Nye Describes Work Habits and Daily Regimen
The Denver Times quotes Bill Nye explaining his routine. He details using dumbbells and Indian clubs for health when outdoor exercise is impossible, writes mostly while seated, recovers from thought, and favors formal dress: morning, evening, and night attire.
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Bill Nye
Denver_Times
Wasted Energy in a Mule Kick Excuse
A colored worker arrives an hour late and explains to his employer that a mule kicked him. He clarifies the mule kicked him the wrong way, making his delay understandable in a humorous, regional exchange.
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Sam
One of the Signers in a Modest Dining Spot
A New York Times recounts a tale from friends of F Hopkinson Smith about a tall impeccably dressed man who dined quietly at a modest restaurant. The patrons wonder who he is and why he, a man of apparent importance, has little money, with a waitress misidentifying him as a writer.
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F. Hopkinson Smith
Sadie
Smith
New York Times
Look to Paris or London in American fashion debate
A Philadelphia Record opinion questions American women’s fashion influence abroad. It notes that even popular items like the shirtwaist gain foreign labeling and Paris or London marks when returning to the United States, arguing the old world still sets women’s dress styles.
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Eternal Feminine
Europe
Colches
Paris
London
Trousseau
Philadelphia Record
Toasts from the School for Scandal excerpt
A fragmentary verse scene spoofs toasts to various women from a Sheridan era play. The speaker raises glasses to maidens and wives, noting age, charm, and merriment, and ends with cheers and a toast to Richard Brinsley Sheridan.
Meanest Man in Town Gets Extra Rent Yep
A man with a black cigar tells of a local real estate agent famed for greed. He notes an old house whose bulging walls prompted the agent to demand higher rent claiming the tenant had more room. The tale marks the agent as exceptionally grasping in the town of the speaker's birth.
Nero’s Yellow Peril Cited After Medical Verdict
In Rome, Nero requests a medical verdict after days of absence and lack of pagan entertainments. The physician declares jaundice as the cause, noting a serious case. Nero muses, “the yellow peril already,” reflecting his grim mood.
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Rome
Nero
New Vacuum Preservation Method for In Transit Fruit
Charles Blagburn of Antioch California invents a vacuum process to preserve fruit during transit for up to three months without decay. The method keeps fruit from ripening further in vacuum. A refrigerator car costs 750 dollars for a continental trip, the new transport would cost 200 dollars.
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Charles Blagburn
Antioch
Cal
Author's Uneventful Life by Anthony Hope
The British novelist and playwright Anthony Hope says in a droll aside that he trained as a lawyer but failed to earn a living in that field and turned to writing. He reports that in forty two years he has had no incident worth telling and has merely lived the average life of an English gentleman.
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Anthony Hope
Chappel
Jones
George Washington
Virginia
Paul Jones
Old
England
A. Park
London
Uncle Sam
Colonies
Bermuda Fantast Fish Headed to New York Aquarium
About forty varieties of fantast fish from the Bermudas will be sent to the New York Aquarium. The shipment will include over 1,000 specimens in a single consignment.
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Bermudas
New York Aquarium
Portraits of John Paul Jones in Navy Collection Reflect Varied Views
A New York Herald report describes a Library of the Navy exhibition of Jones prints showing contrasting depictions from pirate to refined naval officer. The collection includes engravings of Jones aboard the Bon Homme Richard and scenes of the Serapis engagement, with notes on French and British perceptions and a rare letter exchange with Lord Selkirk.
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John Paul Jones
America
Navy Department
Washington
Jones
Paul Jones
London
H E
Paris
Imperial Society
Horace Porter
France
Houdin
Secretary of the Navy
Carl Guttenburg
C. J. Notte
Commodore Jones
United States of America
Pearson
Serapis
P. Jones
Tom” Ochiltree
Victor
A. L. Stephens
Varin
Chapman
Act of Congress
British Isles
Selkirk
Brest
Lady Selkirk
Selkirks
Lord
Lord Selkirk
Lord de Spencer
England
New York Herald
Superstitious Duel Ends With Household Chaos
A couple acts out a comical superstition turning into a playful brawl. She throws a clock, he counters with a vase, and they tumble across the carpet. The tablecloth flies, objects scatter, a potato masher dents his head, and salt spills heightening fear of trouble at home.
Dentist Eyes Hidden Treasure In Nation’s Ground
A dentist proclaims potential access to millions in treasure buried within the country. He hints at an exploration plan but leaves specifics unclear as he questions the location and source of the trove.
Gold in the teeth proposal stirs charity call
A speaker argues that gold slumbering in the teeth of the dead represents a vast untapped wealth. He proposes a law to extract this gold after death and distribute it to charity, noting vast totals from 90 million Americans.
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America
West Africa Natives Prefer Edward Coin Over Victoria
A short note reports West African natives largely refuse coins bearing Queen Victoria after her death. They favor coins with King Edward's profile, suggesting a belief the government may repudiate Victoria issues.
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West Africa
King Edward
Queen Victoria
Icsy
Imaee
Angle lesson ends with a cheeky definition
A patient teacher seeks the meaning of angle for the infant class. She points to the corner and asks for a definition. Doris Tresser volunteers that an angle is a place to put bad boys in.
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Doris Tresser
Abandoned Title by Reginald Ward Amid Criticism
Reginald Ward, noted American millionaire and society figure, friend of King Edward, formerly titled Count by Pope Leo XIII, has relinquished his title due to unfavorable commentary.
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Reginald Ward
King Edward
Boston
Leo XIII
Tallest Californian Andrew Hart Dies in Los Angeles
Andrew J Hart a 6 foot 10% inch tall Calfornian known for bigness of heart and steady character died in Los Angeles June 27 at age 67 He weighed 250 pounds and had lived in Los Angeles six years He cared for his Indian farm birth family until his mother died and he married his childhood love His wife survives him per the San Francisco Chronicle.
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Andrew J. Hart
California
Los Angeles
Andrew Hart
Agi
San Francisco Chronicle
Should Reverse Salaries in British Navy Debate
Arnold White told London workingmen that salary does not measure intellect. He cites Togo earning £648 annually versus Admiral Rojestvensky at £11,000 to argue for reversing pay scales.
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Arnold White
London
Togo
Admiral Rojestvensky
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