Comstock Ban on Eve in Art Sparks New York Debate
In New York a Kalil cafe controversy centers on a Adam and Eve painting accused by Anthony Comstock of obscenity. Comstock quotes law and fines while Kalil defends the work as respectable art. The dispute ends with legal counsel deeming the piece acceptable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Anthony Comstock
Kalil
Park Place
Fine Arts
Adam
Eve
Gate of Eden
M. Kall
Kalli
Kall
Comstock
M. Kalil
Peter
Paul Rubens
Josett
Steck
Mr.Comstock
What Makes a Man Cont act in June American Magazine
The article argues contentment comes from freely drawing toward what fits one nature. People are magnetically attracted to places or pursuits that resonate with them, while unhappy environments push others into a passive existence. Self surrender to life leads to harmonious inner balance and a sense of universal usefulness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David
Oltiea
Light Pressure Reconciles Astronomy’s Mysteries
A Harper’s Magazine article explains how sun light exerts measurable pressure on Earth, about 76 000 tons, and how Svante Arrhenius applied light pressure principles to unify diverse astronomical phenomena such as comets, the zodiacal light, the aurora borealis, and solar corona in a single framework. The piece notes wider acceptance among scholars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper's Magasin
Earth
Svante Arrhenius
The Saloon and the Crooks From Collier's Weekly
Collier's Weekly exposes a saloon syndicate of thieves operating in the East Side. Using distraction tactics in crowds they steal watches and pocketbooks then move loot through saloon keepers who store it before pawn brokers. Conductors on cross-town cars report ongoing schemes and threats to interfere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collier's Weekly
Lower East Side
WI. Mamsburg
Delancey Street
Iceland and Denmark move toward a united Danish empire
A Danish Icelandic committee proposes a plan making Iceland a free autonomous kingdom in a federation with Denmark under a common king. Iceland would gain greater independence, with equal rights for Icelanders and Danes, a revised law after five years, and no governor-general if approved.
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Denmark
Iceland
Kentucky
Des Moines
Lynn
Mass
Reykjavik
Austrian
Hungary
Frederick
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Vweden
Canada
Great Britain
Contrarian Connecticut Man Hides In Stone Hole Tale
A Haddam resident famed for stubbornness carv es a large rock hole behind his home He refuses inquiries until he completes his quarrying He proclaims he will be buried in the hole and warns others not to disturb his work as sepulchral legend grows
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New York Herald
Connecticut
Haddam
Perelat
Royal Owell
Tim
Woodview
Marion
The Tandem Ride That Solved a Christmas Mystery
A keen bicycle ride to Marion Duncan's home ends in a disappearance and a daring coincidence. The narrator discovers a crime tied to Dick Trent and Thomas at a Denver firm, leading to a chase and a double Christmas wedding.
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Goodby
Woodview
Marion
Mr. Duncan
Jack
Hoya
Denver
Trucott & Wilts
Henry Thomas
Richard Trent
Thomas
Morton
Bee
Dick Trent
Ogden
Ellingham
Marlon
Trent
Real Fish From Life Talk Turns To Big Cal Coast Catch
A table talk recounts a southern California fishing trip. Three fishermen in one boat each had three lines and struggled to reel in large catch. The jokey debate centers on whether the big fish were whales or something called ichthyosaurs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Anid
Frank
Nature Faker Teaches Bees Lesson Sparks Laughter
A Stamford writer Rev Wm J Long reflects on nature faking and recalls a school scene where a boy mispronounces terms. The exchange shows lively classroom humor as the speaker notes the danger of uncertain knowledge in nature writing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. J. Long
Stamford
Mr. Long
Atamford
Jacob
Bear attack video ends with damaged camera and missing dog
A war bear encounter near Hortonville Sullivan County leads Miss Alice Manning Pittsburg to film two cubs in a wood lot. The scene ends when a fox terrier interrupts, bears appear, and Mrs Brenn fails to approach. The dog is killed, camera and film destroyed, and bears vanish after a search by Uncle Dick Anderson and son Benjamin.
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Port Joryiay
Baka
Hortonville
Sullivan’ County
Aliee Mannirng
Pittsburg
Manning
Sul
Yan
Lexa
Pitta
Brenn
Mies Manning
Dick Anderson
Benjamin
Narrowest three story building in the world at Bano Nev
A factory style structure 26 inches wide rises on Cemostreet, claimed as the narrowest three story building. Details mention Taft Bryan Fairbanks and a shoe dealer Gordon, with a display window showing a single Chicago pair, as the story unfolds in a fragmentary report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leia
Guswatere
Wrilen
Chicago
The Problem of the Renter Farm
The Practical Farmer urges long term leases with clear duties for landlords and tenants to boost fertility and profits. Emphasizes crop rotation, cattle keeping, manure care, and proper buildings and fences. Warns of weed accumulation harming neighbors and the nation’s soil, noting James J. Hill’s White House remark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee Evening Wisconsin
James J. Hill
White House
Money Madness and the Bank Theft Reflections
The Hartford Times notes cashier William Montgomery may plead insane after allegedly embezzling 1.9 million from Allegheny National Bank. It argues money madness prompts risky acts and questions whether wealth pursuit dominates life, urging balance beyond wealth as master.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford Times
Wiliam Montgomery
Allegheny National Bank
Montgomery
Walker
New Britain
Iife
Nebraska farmers plant near six million acres in ten days
The Nebraska State Journal notes about 6,000,000 acres planted in ten days, averaging near AO deres per farmer. Reports from two Nebraska planters show nine acres planted in a single week, while agronomic studies critique planting methods yet hint at spring work momentum and the need to keep colts in good condition.
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Nebraska Biate Journal
Nebraska
Avery
Orie
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