Hawaiian Black Art and the Death Prayers of Kahunas
The article explores Hawaiian beliefs in witch doctors and the rite of praying to death. It cites royalty deaths tied to the kaluluulu fish omen and recounts the anaana practice where kahunas claim power to remove enemies by death. An 1882 Pele eruption near Hilo prompted Princess Ruth to appease the goddess, reviving native faith despite legal bans.
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Hawaiian Islands
Molokai
Kalakau
Honolulu
Lilivokalani
Kamahamahas
San Francisco
Lunalilo
Likiliki
Emma
Ruth
Wing Kalakua
John Dominis
Annana
Hawaii
Wathina
Kiha
Ewalas
Kilal
Kanaka
Kilaf
Kilauea
Pele
Hilo
Mauna Loa
Kamehameha IV
Alone in Porto Rico War Chronicle by Edwin Emerson Jr
War correspondent Edwin Emerson Jr recounts a Porto Rico trek in Century detailing a night ride through thorny hills unprepossessing valleys coffee plantations and palm crests. He describes horse care fruit foraging encounters with birds and the struggle to find water and relief as dawn breaks after a strenuous journey.
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Edwin Emerson, Jr
Porto Rico
Mr. Emerson
San Juan
Sierra
Quemados
Jaguas
Philadelphia Chinaman Celebrates Long Pigtail
A Philadelphia man displays a remarkable pigtail measuring five feet eleven inches, drawing attention to his traditional hairstyle. Separately in Japan, horticulturists showcase 869 color varieties of chrysanthemums, highlighting Japan’s rich gardening culture.
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Japan
Patriotism and turmoil in late 19th century comments
The article surveys global feverish topics from Portory Rican patriotism to Spain and Dupuy de Lôme, noting shifts in opinion, the new Russian birth rate surge, and British peerage worries. It covers a wide range of issues including Franco Spanish tensions, the Manila episode, and evolving international commerce and technology.
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Hooley
London
England
Cuba
Porto Rico
Orient
San Diego
Cal
Hawaii
China
Japan
South Africa
New Zealand
Australia
Manila
East Indies
Maula
Hongkong
New York World
Breakfast cost limits for marching troops in England
The passage notes that English soldiers marching and billeted receive only three cents per man for breakfast. It adds that the Swiss are thrifty, with four-tenths of Swiss adults having bank accounts and few beggars.
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Switserland
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Spain
Schley
Hobson
Leutenant
Dewey
Dupuy de Lome
Augusti
France
Benor Vicuna
Washington
United States
Catherine
Finland
Poland
Russia
Chappe
Huasla
Germany
Holy Land
Mount of Olives
Wilhelm
The
New York Mall and Express
Portland
Oregon
Astoria
Alaska
Scotland
Ireland
Austria
Hungary
Italy
Portugal
Belgium
Switzerland
Greece
Sweden
Norway
Netherlands
Turkey
Europe
Bulgaria
Roumania
Servia
Egypt
Philippine Islands
New York
New Hampshire
Vermont
Connecticut
Rhode Island
Maine
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Maryland
Virginia
West Virginia
South Carolina
Harper’ Weekly
Bank OF Fremont
Premset
Diana
Maar
Grean Bars
Buws
Mera
D. N. Young
Ouse
Prran
Jase Laws
Avoistante
John G. Yeagley
Notary Puslig
Wats
Emory G. Melendy
Fremont
D. H. Patchen
M.D. Neue
Giso
Stephen A. Powers
Avrommur Ar Law Axp
Notasy Ponti
Ofes
Angola
Indiana
B. F. Wolfe
Ae Ts &c
Sori
St, Washington
Fremont Eagle
Cincinna
A. Fost
Traine Pass
Bryan, O
Cincinnati &Jackson Mail
van Wert & Jackson Expr No
Wiesee
Ren
M. RQ
Jackson & Cincianeti Mail
Jackson & van Wert Express
Paasenger
Ors Eceesereese Tmm
Egie
Jackson
Cincinnati
AIR Line
Peagentas
Wwe
Jeskoon
Iedale
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