Famine Deaths Shroud Indian Towns Amid Bonfires
A Philadelphia Record correspondent from Ahmedabad describes vast famine and cholera deaths in India. He visits Godhra and Dohad, detailing cremation bonfires, rickety famine shelters, and native mismanagement. He notes relief aid and a $100,000 donation aiding interdenominational relief efforts.
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Philadelphia Record
Ahmedabad
India
Godhra
Dohad
Tonga
Dante
Gujarat
First American Slave Voyage and Its Violent Trade
The 1645 voyage under Captain Smith from Boston to Madeira and Guinea landed two slaves after a pretense of quarrel with natives and a coastal attack. The incident led to a court case where murder and man stealing were charged, though no conviction due to lack of jurisdiction. the two slaves were returned home.
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Africa
Boston
Smith
Madeira
Guinea
Virginia
Joan Rolfe
America
John R. Spears
Scribner’s
Long skirts urged to curb public health risk
Rome scientists report that experiments with women in long skirts found colonies of germs on the fabric after an hour of wear. Dr Casagrandi says mothers should abandon long skirts, with a congress resolution backing the view as hygienic danger. A French writer predicts a shift to short bicycle skirts.
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Casagrandi
Rome
Eternal City
Congress
Sea cucumber hides in crack to avoid danger
The sea cucumber can nearly erase itself by squeezing into a crack so narrow as not to be visible, a behavior noted by the New York Post.
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New York Post
Return of the Pena Era Sparks Debate
The report notes a political shift labeled as the pena era return, drawing reactions from supporters and critics alike. Analysts warn of potential policy changes and party realignment ahead of upcoming elections, emphasizing risks and anticipated reforms.
The Musical Mosquito Two Kinds One Leaves Malaria Germs
A paper notes two mosquito types with one spreading malaria germs. The article contrasts their behaviors and highlights public health concerns in disease transmission and prevention efforts.
Distinctions Between Anopheles and Culex Mosquitoes
Army Medical Museum expert Dr. Henry Hall explains how to tell the malaria carrying anopheles from harmless culex by resting posture on vertical surfaces. Anopheles appears vertical with tail outward and proboscis toward the surface, often four dark wing spots, and a thick long proboscis. culex rests parallel to the surface with no wing spots and a slimmer proboscis. Anopheles breeds in stagnant water while culex favors running streams. scientists seek to stamp out malaria by eradicating its vector.
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Henry Hall
Army Medical Museum
Hall
Washington Times
Eviction of a Cat Not Easy in Liberty Street Conflict
A cat named Socrates sits through a month of demolition on Liberty Street as Mutual Life extension work proceeds. Observers recall his refined, dignified nature while he watches friends depart and bricks rise around him. The tale blends humor with a quiet tragedy of a beloved pet displaced by urban redevelopment.
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Liberty Street
Mutual Life
Socrates
Socrates Slunk Away After Debris Removal
The New York Sun recounts Socrates, battered and broken-spirited, slipping away with unsteady steps toward the East River as truckmen arrived to clear debris, his quiet dignity masking a troubled state.
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Gamin
Socrates
East River
New York Sun
Parents Rule By Fear In Chinese History
The Yoruin notes that historical rulers and families often rule through fear and selfish ambition rather than benevolence. Parents are seen as gods in the home, demanding obedience while children have few rights, leading to falsehood and duplicity as a response to harsh authority.
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Heaven
Confucius
The Body Made Of Millions Of Tiny Living Cells
A Cincinnati Enquirer summary explains that the human body is not one animal but composed of around ten million cells that live independently and perform specific tasks. Blood feeds them and even contains similar cells, while fat and bone are lifeless.
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The
Cincinnati Enquirer
Irish Game Preserves Offered at Low Rents Across Ireland
The Chicago News cites Irish shoots offering 27 000 acres in County Donegal for 1000 dollars a year and 11 000 acres for 400 dollars, with 270 000 acres at 13500 dollars. It notes vast moorland remains underutilized due to neglect and poaching, suggesting private preservation could revive game grounds.
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Ireland
Chicago News
Donegal
Pets of Famous People Dumb Creatures Loved by Noted Figures
A feature on cherished companions of historical celebrities, detailing how dogs cats and other pets brought joy to artists leaders and entertainers. The piece celebrates the bond between famous individuals and their beloved animals across eras.
Famous pets of great minds and their devoted owners
A survey of renowned individuals and their animal companions. From Kingsley and Cowper to Scott Byron Lamb and Landor, writers and artists cherished dogs and cats, with stories of Hodge the oyster-loving cat and Boatswain the famous dog. The piece highlights affection across eras and arts, noting pets as enduring household members and muses.
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San Francisco Call
Boswell
Johnson
Cowper
Charles Kingsley
Hodge
Olney
Eversley
Sir Walter Scott
Maida
Abbotsford
Douglas
Percy
Lord Byron
Boatswain
Newstead Abbey
Hood
Cash
Barry Cornwall
Rover
Charles Lamb
Walter Savage Landor
Parigi
Gailio
Story
Pomero
Fiesole
Bath
Landor
Mary Russell Mitford
Marmion
Madoc
Moss Trooper
Maris
Miranda
Stratford-on-Avon
Mim
Sufia
North Countrie
Little Bighorn battle figures tied to Carlisle student
A Carlisle Indian School student, son of a leader in the Little Bighorn fight, recounts estimates of 5080 opposing Sioux and 277 U.S. casualties. He notes about 9000 "tames" Indians on reservations, with many joining Sitting Bull and returning at night. Nearly 4000 accompanied Custer at the fatal encounter.
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Carlisle Indian School
the Little Big Horn
Custer
Sitting Bull
Durbin Clings to Hanna Ear In Philadelphia Laughs
At a Philadelphia convention Indiana governor hopeful Winfield Taylor Durbin clung to Mark Hanna's ear for attention. Journalists poised with pencils chased quotes as Durbin claimed Hanna would reveal what passed between them if reporters noted every word. Durbin then fled to the elevator amid a mix of belief and doubt.
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Philadelphia
Winfield Taylor Durbin
Indiana
Mark Hanna
Walton
Hanna
Durbin
Hoosier Statesman
Vienna academy to collect phonographic records for libraries
The Vienna academy of science plans to gather phonographic records from European languages and dialects, later including non European languages, plus the finest contemporary musical performances and famous orations by celebrated individuals.
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Vienna
Academy of Science
Indianapolis
Women in Germany lead European feminine progress
Germany, the most industrial power in Europe, shows a growing movement among women. Census figures reveal 26.36 million women to 25.41 million men, with 30 percent economically independent and a 4.3 percent wealthy class. Industrial employment reaches 19.9 percent, with agriculture still the largest sector at 41.5 percent of 7.6 million wage earners. professional women rise to 176,648 and servants decline proportionally.
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Germany
Europe
German Empire
France Shakes Hands and Fashioned Etiquette
A nineteenth century guide notes how a Frenchman should greet a lady with a hat gesture and calculated poise. It details a three movement handshake posture including arm, shoulder, and body undulations and a reverent bow, linking etiquette to social trends in Paris.
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Paris
Monsiuer
Madame Moyenne
Charpeau
Madame Bmieux
Petit Guide
Atlantic Monthly
Ban-Keune village of madmen in Indo-China
The Philadelphia Times reports Ban-Keune a village in Indo-China with about 300 families that is highly organized and prosperous yet all inhabitants are deemed insane or possessed. Entry requires being mad, or “pipop,” in local terms.
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Indo-China
Ban-Keune
France
Philadelphia Times
Too Tame for Him. A St. Louis Man Recalls Streetcar Ride
A St. Louis man comments that the streetcar ride he experienced was “too tame” though he praises the scenery and road bed. He notes his familiarity with domestic life at home and reflects on the tame travel.
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St. Louis
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Gray
Selina
Theophile Gautier
Don Perrot de Navarre
New York Press
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