Wedding gown of Miss Cornwallis inspires new style notes
A Westminster wedding features Miss Cornwallis in an empire white satin gown with a rose chiffon overlayer and silver tissue embroidery. The gown combines a tight princess line, a long satin train, ruched chiffon accents, and a coronet of stones hidden under an orange blossom wreath, with a bouquet of orange blossoms.
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Duchees
Westminster
Cornwallis
Duobers
England
Spring Fashion: Short Jackets Basques and Spring Garment Trends
Spring approbation greets jaunty basque jackets with applique work in white mull and black chenille. The attire features black taffeta in the Eton style, pale blue brocade lining, and a jabot of black ebion with applique flowers. Riding coats, tights, derby hats, and diverse summer fabrics including agra gauze and Japanese silks dominate the season with lace trims and expansive decorative options.
Fortune From A Whipping Turns To Great Wealth
John Magee, a San Francisco magnate, rose from a 60 lash punishment in 1874 Guatemala to vast wealth. As a British consular agent, Magee clashed with Colonel Gonzales in San Jose, was flogged and imprisoned, then secured a British threat and U S backing. Guatemala offered 300000 for injuries but Magee took noncash concessions instead, gaining banking rights and wharf-building in San Jose, founding his fortune.
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San Francisco
John Magee
New York Press
San Jose
Guatemala
Magee
Gonzales
Xagee
United States
London Population in 1950 and Water Supply Dilemmas
London experts disagree on 1950 population estimates from 8 million to 50 million influencing water supply plans. The London Chronicle notes Pryce Williams argued a growth limit with 8 million as a breaking point for the city’s expansion.
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London
Pryce Willams
Statistical Society
London Chronicle
McKinley’s Black Wool Suit a Rare Fashion Met
The article reports on President McKinley wearing a suit woven from natural black wool from George W. Peterson’s 70 black sheep flock. No dyeing used, the fabric’s color and texture remain untouched since shearing. Peterson, a New York stock breeder and Austerlitz resident, funded the rare garment and also supplied Senator Platt.
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McKinley
President McKinley
George W. Peterson
Mc Kipley
Peterson
Austerlitz
West Virginia farmer uses elephant for field work
James Cahill of Roney's Point reportedly has the only regularly used farm elephant in West Virginia and possibly the U S It plows ground and hauls logs more efficiently than neighboring horse teams The animal, bought from a stranded circus, is gentle and economical though its presence stirs curiosity.
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James Cahill
Roney’s Point
West Virginia
United States
Cahill
Baltimore: Sun
Playworld Notes Spoilers and Star Talks Across The Stage
May Irwin plans world cruise for pleasure while Joseph Jefferson just celebrated his seventy second birthday. Augustus Thomas writes Colorado to be staged in New York in November. Sarah Cowell Le Moine as the only American actress to earn bread with Queen Victoria. John Hare contemplates retirement from the English stage. Rostand works on The Theater with Coquelin in the lead. Rumor of an all star Merchant of Venice with Mansfield Drew Marlowe in the cast. Marie Tempest to appear as Becky Sharp at Prince of Wales in London. Every revival a new Vanity Fair variant. Mary Anderson’s silver year would have been if she stayed active. Her first appearance was November 27, 1875 in Louisville as Juliet. Byron in the theater is a novelty to our era, with Sir Henry Irving planning Manfred next winter. A Pair of Tramps company quarantined at Monmouth, Wisconsin after a negro cook contracted smallpox. vaccination followed and quarantine lifted.
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May Irwin
Joseph Jefferson
Augustus Thomas
Colorado
New York
Sarah Cowell le Moine
John “Hare
Rostand
Coquelin Iz
Richard Mandsfield
John Drew
Julia Marlowe
Marie Tempest
Becky Sharp
Prince of Wales Theater
London
Mary Anderson
Louisville
Juliet
Byron
Frenry Irving
Lyceum
Manfred
Monmouth
Royal Box notes on titles and royal succession
The article discusses the Duke of Connaught becoming grand master of the Order of the Bath. It mentions Prince Charles of Denmark and his sister favoring England, Queen Alexandra as an obstacle to Prince George of York becoming Prince of Wales, and royal travel rules at the Kaiser’s palace. It also notes King Edward VII’s long parliamentary tenure and noble peerage history of the Cornwall title.
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Order of the Bath
Prince Charles of
Denmark
England
Alexandra
Prince George of York
Prince of Wales
Duke of Clarence
Neues
Edward VII
House of Lords
Duke of Cornwall
Lord Nelson
Lord Dufferin
Ireland
The Jewel Casket Review of Ladies Accessories
A plain black enamel watch with brilliants, men use tooth ring mountings for large diamonds, and tie clips of gold wire in a heart shape adorn the evening toilet. An adjustable trellis bracelet adapts to any wrist, and scent balls, hollow spheres with perfume, promise season novelty.
Misdelivery and Billing Errors Highlight New York Shopping Woes
A Detroit resident recalls a department store rug purchase for 50 dollars where the bill was never sent and four months passed before payment. She describes negligence, retaliation over speaking up, and the impact on workers' livelihoods in the city’s retail scene.
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Detroit
New York
That Lovely Gorge Memoriam at Home in Manchester
Mrsi and Mrs. Dawson entertained at home in Manchester after returning from a winter tour on the continent. Mrs. Dawson kept praising scenery while Mr. Dawson joked about the gorge at Andermatt and the Grand Hotel, noting it was the only square meal in Switzerland.
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Mrsi
Grand Hotel
Fred
Switzerland
London
Marriage reform thread rattles through dialogue
The fragment shows Jack and Bred discussing marriage and reform with playful banter. It hints at a woman pressing for marriage to change him, while Jack claims he already tried but was unsuccessful.
Russia's Drive on Manchuria and Port Arthur
The article traces 1895 Japan China peace effects and Russia's aims in Manchuria and Port Arthur. It details British delay, German and French alignment, and Muraviev's push for Siberian outlets, plus rail links shaping regional power.
Earthquake Observation Buildings Highlight German Efforts
A German seismic observatory project led by Prof Jahnke in Strasburg receives funding to construct a specialized, vibration-free facility for systematic global earthquake observations. The building, with a 11 by 6 foot observation core and isolated inner and outer walls, aims to shield instruments from street vibrations and maintain stable temperature and humidity, a unique design worldwide.
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Eer
Ource
Senate duet in a muddled West Ottawa trial text
Fragmentary Senate dialogue mentions Sir Mackenzie Bowedl and two gentlemen S C Biggs and Ro Preston. A Cook is investigated in West Ottawa as evidences are read. Sir Mackenzie is asked when FE might come and a trumpet is referenced in the reply.
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Mackenzie
Alwas
Ottawa
S.C. Biggs
Ro Preston
Senate
Tyoun
Mackenzie Jowell
Silent Journey: Scientists Study Mirage Missions Abroad
A group of researchers conducts FF preparations in Vier and visits a tag chute at Fairweather. The expedition, led by LEristal J.% Jand, explores mirage stretches for five members and graphs the mirage missions to compare conurida tions and determine similarities.
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Vier
Fairweather
S. Alaska
Leristal J
Pegin
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