Sturgeon Protection Debated Amid Great Lakes Fisheries
The New York Sun reports Canadian fishermen debate whether sturgeon should be protected due to eggs harming whitefish in the Great Lakes. With roe prized for caviar and flesh sold in Ontario, protection efforts ramp up as catch sizes and spawning patterns draw attention.
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Acto the
New York Sun
Dominion
Great Lakes
Lake Superior
Niagara River
Ontario
St. Lawrence
Gulf
Some Terrible Volcanic Disasters of the Past
Willis S. Edson surveys historic eruptions from Vesuvius to Krakatoa, detailing lava flows, ash, and tsunamis. He notes key events in Etna, Stromboli, and Krakatoa, and lists volcano counts by region, underscoring the enduring power of earth’s interior forces.
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Pliny
Nesuvius
Torre del Greco
Etna
Sicily
Virgil
Volcano
Vulcanus
Vulcan
Fire
Jupiter
Stromboli
Lipari Islands
Mediterranean
Peru
Bolivia
South America
Antarctic Continent
Victoria Land
South Pole
Erebus
West Indies
Krakatoa
Sunda
Indian Ocean
Java
Japan
Philippines
Molucca
Formosa
Willis
Edson
Hidden Bathing Remedies of Royal Queens and Elites
The article lists historic beliefs in baths used by Isabel of Bavaria Diana of Poictiers and Marie Antoinette. It notes daily use of chickweed baths for complexion cold rain water tub rituals and various exotic additives such as veal broth honey rose water melon juice green barley extract almonds and egg yolk. It highlights scented waters with thyme laurel marjoram and sea salt as favorites of Marie Antoinette.
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Isabel
Bavaria
Diana of
Poictiers
Marie Antoinette
Empire Building and the Virtues of Sport
John Corbin argues in the Atlantic that athletic sports aid empire building and foster mutual trust across colonies. He cites polo football and cricket among diverse peoples including Ghoorkas Maoris Egyptians and Boers forming friendly competition and shared spirit despite colonial tensions.
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John Corbin
Atlantic
India
New Zealand
Abasayah
Ghoorka
Ceylon
South Africa
America
Preacher Flirtations Stir audience in Cities
The piece notes an English evangelist who peppered sermons with local appeals like dear London souls dear Liverpool souls and dear Dublin souls. In Cork his tearful plea drew strong reaction, with the crowd finding the tactic effective yet not edifying.
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London
Liverpool
Ireland
Dublin
Cork
N. Y. Post
Record cargo of 2692 immigrants lands in New York
A steamship discharged a record number of 2,692 immigrants at New York, the largest single voyage arrival to date, marking a historic influx.
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New York City
Sailors of the Lakes
The Outlook notes a distinct lake sailor culture opposed to sea life. Lake mariners endure sharp short storms and varied work near harbors and locks, yet are industrious and sober with good pay. Over 40,000 men work in lake shipping, led by skilled pilots who navigate crowded channels and canal locks.
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Radcliffe
Liverpool
Philips Exeter Academy
S. Schechter
Cambridge University
England
Jewish Theological Seminary
New York City
Egypt
Board of Trustees
Columbia University
Washington
Columbia
New York
Greater
Manhattan Island
Parkhurst
Judas
Peter
John
Lake Mariner
Treacle Trip Ends In Cyclist Wreck On Road
A London paper likens the incident to tar and feathering as a molasses barrel breaks on a Birmingham road. Cyclists riding through the spill become stuck. three riders crash and fall, others navigate the sticky mess while onlookers laugh at the scene.
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London
Birmingham
Iceland to Seek Home Rule Through Althing Reform
King Christian of Denmark calls for an extraordinary althing meeting next summer to discuss constitutional reform for Iceland. Proposed plan includes appointing a minister for Iceland who speaks Icelandic and resides in Reykjavik instead of Copenhagen. The report appears in the New York Sun.
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Iceland
Christian
Denmark
Althing
Reykjavik
Copenhagen
N. Y. Sun
Largest local eel on Pacific shores draws market crowd
A five foot gray eel, the biggest seen in local waters, was captured at low tide in a pool near the fish market. The eel belongs to the common local variety resembling the econger and is noted for a fierce bite when cornered. Natives hunt eel weekly, using hooks by day and lantern light at night, swinging the fish to kill it.
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Pacific Commercial Advertiser
Porto Rico Road Tour and Soldier Transport
John T. Dallas of the Red D line describes inspecting Porto Rico for transporting 310 Eleventh U.S. infantry soldiers to Newport News en route to Manila aboard the Mara Capibo. He praises the scenery and notes a 2700 foot peak Octane road, macadam surface, stone bridges, and frequent maintenance. He details travel challenges with automobiles, hotels, and climate, and calls Porto Rico beautiful and worth visiting.
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John T. Dallas
Invincible Club
Porto Rico
Eleventh United States Infantry
Maracaibo
Newport News
Manila
Dallas
U.S. Grant. Post
Brooklyn Eagle
Ponce
San Juan
A Home Thrust Politics Book For Your Son
A Brooklyn Life note promotes a book sold by Mrs. Hennesy-Gwan claiming it teaches how to become a politician statesman and president. The teaser asks if your mother bought one, framing it as a gift for boys.
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United States
Hennesy
Brooklyn Life
Weather Spell Turns Sour for Class in Haverford
A spelling class in Haverford public school sparked laughter as Thomas misspelled weather in a humorous exchange. The teacher quipped that he had given the worst spell of weather this year.
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Kale
Indianapolis News
Somerville Journal
Yonder Park
Reginald
Detroit Free Press
John
Syracuse Herald
Philadelphia Press
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Baltimore News
Haverford
Thomas
Philadelphia Times
Ancient Aztec Sweetmeats Worthy of Import Hope
A historical note on Aztec and Mayan fruit preserves called cholces. The article describes their ingredients, methods, and flavor profiles, noting they use multiple fruits boiled with little sugar and preserved in vinous liquid, with several pairings like coconut orange and pineapple.
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Montezuma
New York Post
New York
Stanley Origin of Ugowe Bay Name Explained
The latest British East Africa maps label part of Nyanza as Ugowe Bay. Sir Henry Stanley recounts discovering a large bay during his lake survey 27 years ago and asking a native for its name. A faint reply sounded like You go t way and the interpreter’s check confirmed the spot.
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British East Africa
Victoria Nyanza
Ugowe Bay
Sir Henry Stanley
Stanley
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