Fatuity of prophecy and the lure of the end of days
The essay surveys historic and contemporary prophecies of the world’s end, tracing biblical cycles in Daniel and Revelation, noting failed dates from Miller to Baxter, and recounting public reactions from Bristol to Brusala. It highlights the paradox that a single successful prediction can bolster belief amid many failures.
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George Eliot
Daniel
John
Babylon
Cyrus
Temple
Jerusalem
William Miller
New York
Miller
Cummings
William Baxter
Europe
Elijah
Heaven
Mount Olivet
Baxter
Bristol
Brusala
Status of War Balloonists in Conflict
The article discusses two theories of the wartime status of military balloon observers. One view holds balloonists may be court martialed or executed as spies, a stance notably supported by Germany. The opposing view grants balloon observers prisoner of war rights. Historical examples include Verrécke and others captured in Bavaria, and M Mobecourt sentenced to death, though the sentence was not commuted.
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South Africa
Germany
Verrécke
Bavaria
M- Mobecourt
Balloon dispatches and spies rights under Brussels declaration
The Brussels declaration of 1874 states that individuals sent in balloons to carry dispatches and maintain army communication, along with military personnel, have the duty to penetrate enemy lines to gather information and are entitled to be treated as prisoners of war upon capture.
London Power Crisis Sparks Demand for Reduced Electric Light
Electric light companies in London urge consumers to minimize use from 4 to 6 p m due to power shortages. Demand exceeds capacity while American firms rapidly develop large new plants to supply machinery and equipment, signaling a shift in energy supply dynamics.
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London
Philadelphia Press
English Postal Employs Near Thirty Thousand Women
The English post office employs not far short of 30 000 women. The largest number work in telegraphy or related duties. In London the number exceeds 1 500 with about 1 000 at the central telegraph office at St Martin's le Grand.
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London
St. Martin's-le-Granid
Good Little Mother from the River Banks
In a Manila letter to the St Louis Republic a white observer witnesses a native Filipino mother with her first baby. He describes her as inscrutable yet shows the depth of her maternal love as she plays with and whispers to her child before vanishing from view.
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Manila
St. Louis Republic
How to Handle Hats in Attire and Care
The article compares hat maintenance methods noting two approaches. One uses a stiff brush that dulls the nap and gloss of felt, while the other uses a woolen cloth with circular motions to preserve luster. It recommends rubbing with wool to keep hats bright and durable, citing personal habit of buying and caring for hats annually.
Senator Depew Speaks of His Reporter Experience
The Newspaper Man recalls Senator Chauncey Depew recounting his years with reporters and editors. He discusses challenges in journalism, the evolving press, and how interviews shaped political messaging.
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Senator Depew
Depew recounts journalism legends in banquet remarks
Senator Depew writes out his banquet talk praising American reporters and recalling leaders Thur low Tweed Henry J Raymond and Horace Greeley. He notes reporter habits editor moods and the interplay with editors while praising integrity and vivid scenes from his long life in journalism.
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Senator Depew
West
Depew
Chauncey
Europe
Thurlow Tweed
Henry J. Raymond
Horace Greeley
Weed
New York
Washington
William H. Seward
United States
Lincoln
State of
House of Assembly
New York Times
Manila retail landscape contrasts wealth streets with broad Chinese markets
The Manila retail scene shows a sharp divide between the Escolta, a three-block artery of upscale trade for natives and foreigners, and the mass-market streets Rosario, Santo Cristo, and San Fernando where Chinese merchants and native proprietors crowd compact booths. Stores are small, staffed by many attendants, and stock is highly duplicated, reflecting a city with a bustling yet uneven commerce.
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Philippines
Manila
Pasig
Plaza del P. Morago
Binondo
Sta. Cruz
America
India
China
Japan
Calle Rosario
Calle San Fernando
Calle Santo Cristo
Rosario
Santo Cristo
San Fernando
New York Evening Post
London Club Prices Describe Varied Dues In Town
Analysis notes London clubs offering lower and higher dues with figures around 200 dollars for non fee entries and up to 97 for higher dues. Mentions one charge to a specific club called the Turt club and references "the ring" among others.
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London
Old Time Military Terms Explained in British Army
A historical overview traces how terms like grenadier fusilier and dragoon arose in the British and French forces. It explains armor, tactics, and regimental traditions from Henri II through the Napoleonic era, noting persistent naming and unit distinctions.
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Henri II
St. Bartholomew
Charles II
Tangier
Royal Regiment of Dragoons
John Churchill
Duke of Marlborough
Deltingen
Hawley
England
Scotland
Falkirk
Royal Dragoons
Grenadier
Guards
Cavalry
Guard
Household Brigade
Grenadiers
Foot Grenadiers
Grenadier Company
Fusiliers
Frederick the Great
Prussia
London
Royal Fusiliers
Hungary
Constantinople
Mathias Corvinus
Hyrene
Poland
Lancers
The Soldier's Parole
Parole is a voluntary agreement in war. The captured soldier may pledge not to serve, but only within limits set by his government. Parole norms differ: British policy requires a commissioned officer, while U S authorities grant broader liberty. breaking parole can be punished by death.
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United States
Pearson's Magazine
Prison Life at Pretoria Described by Officer Prisoner
A. E. Hassrick of Plumer's force, now a prisoner at Pretoria, reports to Cape Town that officers are housed in the model school with a gym, morning Sandow exercises, afternoon rounders, and generally well-equipped dungeons with electricity, toothpicks, and library books.
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A. E. Hassrick
Plurmer
Pretoria
Ienter
Cape Town
Sandow
Chicago Tribune
Growth of Southern Cities and Birmingham Industry
E W Barrett of Birmingham reports 7 8 million dollars spent on new manufacturing plants in the past eighteen months. Birmingham now has twenty nine iron furnaces and a basic steel plant with 1 000 ton daily capacity, signaling rapid urban and industrial growth in the region.
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E. W. Barrett
Birmingham
Ala
Exico's Sirte Sens $78,000 El States' In Ee Doe
In a brief item the state agency announced a settlement involving 78,000 dollars tied to a dispute over expendable funds. No further details were provided on the parties or the case.
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Exico
Sirte Sens
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