14 Nov 1908
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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1908
Page
1
A New York correspondent reflects on a Gotham bargain piano sale and a modern art controversy. The piece blends anecdote about a used piano ad and a memory of Bach with satirical notes on opera and social mores. It closes with witty banter about wealth language and a humorous exchange on language and manners.
Rivalry between Chinese and Japanese aims at winning American favor grows as both seek influence in China. The Chinese plan elaborate displays while their navy remains weaker, while Japan shows a powerful fleet symbolic of its recent victories. The American division in the fleet will see Captain William P. Potter of the Vermont assume command of the second division as the ships head toward the Philippines and Manila before returning home.
Miss Cayenne argues the stage should not be treated as an educator though it reflects society. She cautions against deriving social ideas from the problem play or costume ideas from musical comedy.
A speaker reflects on worry as spiritual corrosion and the choice to resolve it or dismiss it. An anecdote follows of a man who regrets not learning to play cards and a wife quips about learning from mistakes, illustrating regret and resolve in everyday life.
A detailed feature recounts Lady Harrington’s adventurous honeymoon with her British minister husband in Abyssinia, including a 7000 mile voyage to Jibatil and 600 mile ride to Addis Abebeba. The piece describes their round-house home in the capital and the fusion of native furnishings with European comforts, highlighting the couple’s arrival ceremonies and social standing.
Federal Judge Charles M. Hough of the Southern District of New York, appointed by Roosevelt in 1906, presides as Morse faces trial over alleged megabank irregularities. The eminent admiralty and bankruptcy expert, born 1858 in Philadelphia, has recently been involved in notable cases challenging railroad operations and high finance practices.
Trixie Puigena, known for her waiting role in The American Idea at a leading New York theater, has embraced woman suffrage with enthusiasm. When not acting, she speaks for the ballot, advocates suffrage, and helps organize the campaign alongside Miss Stella Hammer.
A man seeks to buy property after hearing claims of perfect titles. An examination reveals many titles are imperfect. Elko County Abstract and Title Company offers guaranteed abstracts of title for any property in Elko County, prompting owners to obtain an abstract to avoid sale delays from title omissions. Address the company at Biko for details.
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