Dowager Empress of China Guided Empire Through Turmoil
The article recounts the late 19th century tale of the Dowager Empress of China who, after her husband’s death in 1861, steered the realm through crippling debt, internal rebellions, and foreign pressure. It notes her transfer of power to the young Emperor in 1889 and the resulting period of peace and strengthened prestige in international circles.
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Kwang Sa
Noet
Kin
Stidenta
China
Hein Fung
Shina
Preihaus: A Vast Viennese Block With 2112 Inhabitants
A description of a large building in Vienna known as Preihaus, called a town within a single structure. It features thirteen courtyards thirty-one staircases and over two thousand residents. Each letter requires the recipient’s full name room number stair and courtyard to reach its destination.
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Wieden
Vienna
Preihaus
Addreasen
In Berlin Bavarian village a woman thrashes innkeeper after beer binge
A Berlin report tells of a young woman in Eichelberg who entered a village inn for refreshments, drank five and a half gallons of beer, and still possessed the strength or nerve to strike the innkeeper. The story reflects sensational claims about vitality tonics and mysterious possessions.
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Berlin
Eichelberg
Blooming Pandana Regia Captivates City Visitors
A scarce bloom of Pandana Regia graces Honolulu streets this season with few trees in full blossom. The standout tree on Hotel street near the Arlington draws visitors, while King Bros. sell sketches in oil and watercolor of the scene.
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Hotel Street
Arlington
King Bros
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