Women Smoke Ban in Public Voted To Move Forward
New York officials debated Timothy Sullivan's proposed ordinance banning hotel and restaurant owners from allowing women to smoke in public. Despite constitutionality doubts, the committee recommended passage as aldermen pursued a broader stance on morality, with theatrical figures, reformers, and politicians weighing in amid humor and disruption.
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New York
Moen
Board of Aldermen
Vimoothy I. Sullivan
Marcel
Terpsichore
Sullivan
Europe
Chas. G. Pease
Alterman Brown
Hia Renmiayks
John Henry Smith
Mr. Smith
Larry Mulligan
Broadway
Hobbie Roberts
Doull
A Curious Wedding Scene With A Long Named Groom
A wedding tale describes a bride in fine lace with a diamond setting as guests witness the scene. The groom, famed yet vowel shy, is described amid applause and a costly public display, with the couple touring under a shower of Cupid attention.
Suggestions for the Housewife Page Scribbles and Tips
Cooking and kitchen tips cover preserving produce with baskets and water, keeping potatoes white, and avoiding dark discolored vegetables. Advice includes rubbing rose heels with soap, using sharp heat for ferns, and storing fabrics with moth repellent, all presented in practical homemaking prose.
Potato Water Fabric Cleaner for Woolen Goods
A home remedy describes using grated raw potatoes to create a potato water solution. Mix two pints total with water, strain, and save the clear liquid for cleaning dresses carpets rugs and other wool fabrics without fading color. Dip and sponge stained items, then rinse with clear water.
Princess Patricia of Connaught at center of royal court tale
London reports princess Patricia of Connaught as a stylish yet melancholic figure drawn to a romance she cannot obtain. The article notes her striking appearance and a rumored connection with a young English peer, while suggesting parental influence could limit her social prospects at court.
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London
Patrica of
Connaught
Han
Patricia
George Dil
Royal scheme fuels Mediterranean escapades and romances
A privy tale describes the Duke and Duchess plotting entertainments and costly travels, forging a new lord high commissioner post with Malta residence to justify a naval yacht, while Princess Patsy and the crown princess of Sweden travel to Malta. It notes Princess Patricia’s refusal to talk to the Spanish king and compares Norway’s queen’s stance on marriage.
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Mediterranean
Paldane
Radienl Prems
Malta
Ao Navy
Prinncess
Patsy
Sweden
Stockholm
Spain
England
Patricia
Tut
Norway
How Parents Spoil The Child
An analysis argues that constant attention and fuss from parents stunt a child’s growth. It contends visitors and caregivers center the child’s world, depriving the youngster of a healthy indifference and independence needed for normal development.
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Fim
Iit
Louisville Named After Laula XVI of France
A brief note records that Louisville derives its name from Laula XVI of France, marking a historical naming origin.
Pussy cat fur coats valued in fashion trade
A late 19th century style article notes growing demand for fur coats made from a variety of animals, including cats and cows. It cites price accessibility, warmth, and fashion appeal while warning about ethical concerns and the dubious idea of using rabbit and squirrel fur as substitutes.
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Go Lao
Lina
Hioux
Giadebs
Mike
Flying Machine Wins 10000 Prize in Paris Flight
Me Henry Farman, navigator Paris Speehil, won the Grand Prix de Aviation at Issy les Moulineaux with a forceline device. The flight covered more than a kilometre circle with minimal wind, witnessed by officials and crowds despite early gate searches and sparse attendance.
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Paris
Afr Farman
Wireless will not supersede cables
London letter to the New York World quotes Sir Hiram Maxim disputing wireless telegraphy as a rival to submarine cables. He warns of limits, war risks, and private intercepts, noting cables’ resilience and multiple independent lines, while outlining practical drawbacks of wireless in peacetime and conflict.
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London
New York
Hiram Maxim
Marconi
Cape Breton
Atlantic
Eliram
Quebec
En Cables
Ian
The Gentle Rebuff In New York Charity Debate
A clash at a philanthropy dinner sees New York charity chief Robert W. Jlebberd rebuffed for harsh remarks about the poor. A guest urges humility and calls for gentleness toward the needy amid sharp editorials and a heated exchange.
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Robert W. Jlebberd
New York
Drotherd
Ailoe
Weiter
Thiberty
Unclear fragmentary clubroom dialogue hints at unpaid debt
Fragmentary OCR shows two men in a club smoking room discussing why someone hadn’t paid. Language is garbled, with misread names and phrases, making the main event hard to determine.
New Preservative Found in Creosote
A cheap open tank creosote treatment for fence posts makes many woods durable for up to twenty years. Eucalyptus, willow, cottonwood, ash, and others absorb creosote at varying rates, with costs from 4 to 16 cents per post. The technique promises wood substitutes for cedar as cedar supply wanes, and a Forest Service circular JIT details commercial guidance.
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Puchuic
Rocky Mountain
Forest Service
Washington
New York Tribune Underlines Political Scandal Fragments
A garbled excerpt from the New York Tribune references Senator Platt, a Manhattan hotel encounter, and alleged political maneuvering. The text implies a discussion of votes, influence, and a public failings in leadership, though many details are unclear due to damaged wording.
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New York Tribune
Jake
Bonator Platt
Manhattan Teach
Ton
Ehila
Plott Isaid
Mexican Citizens as Bankers and Money Handling Customs
A historical, ethnographic sketch describes Mexican citizens and Indian traders typically carrying large sums in belts or hidden pockets. It notes cash preferences over checks, with many carrying 1,000 to 2,000 pesos and preferring spot cash for smaller sums.
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Mexico
India
Two of Kind at Revival Meeting Disjointed Testimonies
A London Opinion report describes a revival meeting with Sister Jones and Brother Smith called for testimony. Both claim humility and reveal awkward phrases as the audience laughs at their earnest but flawed attempts to speak.
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London
Jones
Smith
Sinter Jovem
Sister Jones
The Modern Version of It and Quick vs End Etiquette
A garbled excerpt from a periodical page blends catalog phrases from Prom Lovers and Sunday school humor. It references a raucous scene about a nun troubled aunt and a boy asked to define the quick versus the end with playful mispronunciations.
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Wile
Willie
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M. Farman
Issy Les -Moulineaux
Parminge
Reulion
Warman Aiebtty
Mm. Hentey Faich
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