New York Under German Air Fleet Invasion Threat
A Wells prose fragment depicts Germany mounting a vast Zeppelin and Drachenflieger fleet aimed at New York, with Prince Karl Albert leading the air armada. Bert Smallways and Butteridge shape the peril as fires spread through Park Row offices, while a weakened city government struggles to respond and resist the aerial assault.
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World affairs note on Civil War battles and Lincoln birthday
A condensed review covers Fort Henry and other Civil War milestones, plus debates on capital punishment led by California Governor Hiram Johnson. It discusses diplomatic tensions with Britain over Ireland, impending Irish home rule, and Lincoln’s birthday highlighting his role in emancipation and national unity.
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Dickens Centenary Recalls Origins of Pen Name Mose
The Feb 7 Dickens centenary revived interest in his stories and the origin of his pen name Ros Moses Wis its nickname for a brother. The name morphed to Mose and Bor became Mose, said to sound like a cold. Theken s legacy as the world’s leading English language novelist echoes Shakespeare.
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Marvels of Shipbuilding Progress in 1013
A new giant ship, a sister to the Luperator, under construction for 50,000 tons. The Tempator, entering service in spring 1013, will carry 6,000 passengers and measures 800 feet in length with a ninety foot beam.
The Unpleasantness With Russie Amid Treaty Dispute
A fractured, garbled report notes tension after the 1882 Russan American treaty abrogation. It hints at political maneuvering and exclusionary actions affecting a broad set of groups, including American Jews, amid escalating friction between nations.
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Shuster Iieldeoe
Wrestling With Schedule K and the Country’s Course
The text discusses political factions debating Schedule K and tariff plans amid anxieties over guidance from lawmakers. It notes Democratic and Republican interpretations diverging, doubts about congressional agreement, and possible campaign implications if a bill becomes law.
Boy Scouts on Show in New York Review
Lieutenant General Sir Baden Powell founder of the boy scout movement arrives in the United States to review the Boy Scouts of America in New York City. He will meet leaders and then tour and review thousands of scouts in other parts of the country with James E. West.
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Colorado Senate Vacancy Stirs Election Talk in Legislature
Following the death of Senator Charles J. Mayhew Colorado faces a vacancy with no successor elected after a year. Proposals vary from legislature action to leaving the choice to voters in the fall election. Mayor W Speer of Denver previously led the field, with former governors Alva Adams and Charles Thetis among potential contenders if the public vote governs.
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Saint Valentine Feast in England Inspires Valentine Lottery Cake
English boys and girls observe Saint Valentine’s Day with elaborate dining and a clever cake. A sliced heart cake hides partner names in folded paper, guiding youths to seek their maiden matches and escort them home after games and treats.
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First Bride in White Mary Stuart and Bridal Color History
The article traces bridal color origins from ancient to modern times. It credits Mary Stuart with introducing white wedding dress in 1558 at Notre Dame, noting her white brocade gown with a pale blue train. It explains that pure white did not become common for weddings until late seventeenth century.
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Lincoln's Sawhorse Trade Joke Delights Court Crowd
A tale from Lincoln's Illinois circuit days recounts a planned horse trade between a judge and Lincoln. Both agreed to exchange unseen horses with a $25 forfeiture. Lincoln arrived with a wooden sawhorse, sat beside the judge's animal, and quipped that he had never earlier suffered the worst of a horse trade.
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The Election of Lincoln and Lincoln's Electoral Victory
In the 1860 presidential contest Stephen A Douglas won 1375.15 votes in two states Missouri and New Jersey. Lincoln's popular total reached 1 966 352 across seventeen states with 180 electoral votes. John C Breckinridge gathered 547 514 votes, carried eleven states and 72 electoral votes. Lincoln secured a majority with 180 electoral votes.
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