Ambassador Hill’s Fine Record Highlighted in 1900s Profile
Dr. David Jaynes, named United States ambassador to Germany, began state department service Oct. 25, 1898 as assistant secretary under Secretary Hay. His efficient leadership impressed President McKinley and Roosevelt, who reluctantly allowed his departure for broader duties after serving as minister to Switzerland and the Hague.
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Rochester University leader to assume Berlin post
The article notes Dr GN stepping aside from a diplomatic Berlin assignment as Rochester University leadership and related works are highlighted. It mentions overtures from the state department and foreign office response amid the appointment process.
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Archbishop Ryan Receives Greetings at Philopretan Society
The Dhil adelpha ane archbishop Patriek a. Ryan is welcomed by prominent Irish Americans in the city. He thanks attendees for their interest in the old law society as part of the ceremony and acknowledgments.
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Maryland's New Senator’s Tragic Death Shocks State
The newly elected Maryland senator John Walter Banlch died before taking office, leaving the unexpired term of the late William Pinkney Write. He had been chosen for the six year seat and was tied to policies shaping the postwar era. The report notes Banlch’s active identification with the party’s platform and the sudden vacancy the death creates for the state senate.
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John Walter Banlch
Boies
Mieghaud
William Pinkney
To Temper the Wind Acangteef Oa
In a garbled passage the story hints at a struggle or event involving Movs puer and her family, with references to a windy morning and a community roundabout. The text mentions Willa young writer and a tense moment as readers brace for further details about the host’s response.
Egg and Fur Care Tips and Cockroach Trap
A household guide advises cleaning furs with a hot solution and wrapping them in newspapers to deter moths and preserve pelts if no eggs are present. It describes lining a box for storage and warns against camphor. A florist reports a simple cockroach trap using a plain glass jar and a pork-free bait to attract and trap pests.
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Handy Kitchen Apparatus For Quick Slicing Grating
A compact iron framed kitchen device rests on a table with a central parer rod. The apparatus is designed to quickly pare and grate apples potatoes and other vegetables, enabling easy handling during food preparation.
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New York
Renovating Surfaces and Cleaning Tips From Old Household Notes
The text outlines methods for smoothing rough surfaces on handles and producing a glossy finish. It describes mixing pumice stone with water to create a cleaning powder and applying fullers earth with hot water for washing fabrics. It also mentions a regimen of tidying clothes with oil, soap, and wax mixtures.
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Testhing Rings and Paedtiey Teething Ring Details
Fragmentary OCR describes a child’s teething ring and related items with garbled terms. Mention appears of a ring, handling steps, a brine like solution, and instruction to rinse with a stick, plus references to fish and a kitchen context. The text is inconsistent and difficult to parse for a coherent event.
Tim Jordan shines in Brooklyn hit spree and Princeton golf dates
Tim Jordan of the Brooklyn Nationals stars with eleven bases, driving in two home runs and three runs in a South trip. The piece then outlines Princeton golf schedule with seven matches, spring tourneys, and May events, noting Open and forthcoming clashes on April 20 to May 8, and a notable May 2 date with Princeton.
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Tim Forthin
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Americans May Row In Japan Amid Negotiations
Fragmented OCR note describes potential American rowers preparing for a Japan competition, with references to university affiliations, negotiations ongoing, and plans for a new record attempt. Mentions Ray o' Light and various names, but details are unclear due to garbled text.
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Dronieau
Daily Journal Delivery Charge Across City
The Daily Journal states it is delivered to any part of the city for 10c a week, detailing a low weekly price for home delivery.
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Gambler's Tale on the Mississippi Steamboats and Casinos
A fragmented reminiscence follows a gambler's life along steamboats on the Obie river, detailing card play, dice, and tavern gambling. The narrator recalls stages, crews, loaded dice suspicions, and a tense confession regarding an attempted fraud at a riverside gaming scene.
Pet animals in wills and royal bequests intrigue readers
A Victorian era note reports various strange bequests for pets in wills. Examples include a Toulouse farmer leaving his estate to a horse, a Chicago man naming cows, a Parisian leaving funds for a cat and a tortoise inheriting the fortune. Queen Victoria is linked to a parrot bequest with a condition requiring royal exhibition.
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All Three Kinds In New Enehinet village clings to old customs
A fragment from a 19th century issue describes a dyspeptic lawyer visiting at a hostel breakfast, a waitress offering limited options, plus anecdotes about Melbourne and the Garter, a declined blue ribbon, and a note on the World’s Highest Windmill at Great Yarmouth built in 1824 costing $50,000, 100 foot brick height with a 10 foot cage, 30 horsepower grinding nine and ten coombs of wheat or oats an hour.
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Sheridan's Star Actor
Sheridan recalls a public catering misstep during a past production amid a touring drama. Reynolds, the author, and actor Dinwiddie discuss the guardian angel comment while Sheridan insists on the mood and props including a crown of myrtle for the lead actress.
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Freight and passenger schedules for R R lines and connections
Freight and passenger timetable notes for the C & N W R R and Maple Leaf Route list departures from Freeport and Rock Island, with connections to Milwaukee Janesville Madison Belvidere Sycamore DeKalb and Des Moines. Several trains run daily except Sunday, others Sunday only, with parlor and cafe car service details and through baggage checks noted.
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