Miles Uniforms Inspire Imperial Military Fashion
A coverage of Gen. Miles shaping new military dress inspired by Imperial Russia and Europe. The article notes Lo Feng as a key Chinese diplomat in the West amid Pekin troubles and describes Miles’ blue coat with triple buttons, velvet collars, gold epaulets, and four-inch shoulder straps with three silver stars, along with the cap associated with European power. It also mentions the German marine battalion photo and William II’s famous no quarter speech.
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Chi Chen Lo Feng Toh
London
Pekin
Lo Feng
Miles
Leutenant-Genwal
Europe
Great Britain
Aussia
Akon
Emperor William
A New Duke Saxe Coburg and Gotha Rises
Duke Charles Edward of Albany ascends as Duke of Saxe Coburg and Gotha following the abdication of the crown prince. He is the 16 year old son of the late Prince Leopold and Princess Helen. Regency will be by Prince Ernest of Hohenlohe Langenberg during his minority.
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Charles Edward of Albany
Saxe-Coburg and Gotha
Leopold
Victoria
Helen of
Hart's Sense of Humor and Sir Robert Hart
Sir Robert Hart, chief of the Chinese maritime customs, was a penniless Irish lad who rose to a high European position in China. He had a keen sense of humor, often unsuspected, as a Chinaman accompanying him served as a spy and caused him irritation. During a homeland visit, the spy shadowed him closely, leading to a moment when part of his pigtail was cut, leaving him to retreat to his room for the remainder of the stay.
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Hart
Robert Hart
China
Robert
Sir Robert
Duchess of Buccleuch and Astor Scandal in London
The Duchess of Buccleuch, a famed London arbiter of fashion and close to the Prince and Princess of Wales, allegedly aided William Waldért Astor’s entry into high society. She was supposedly paid for patronage, with a later royal rebuke ending her influence over the New York snob.
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Astor
Duchess of
Gells of Conditions in China From Dr. Jordan’s View
President David Starr Jordan of Stanford writes from Shanghai about China’s unrest, foreign concessions, railways and mines, and the risk of partition. He warns that China must stay united, foreign powers protect citizens, and Japan may act if Russia holds Manchuria. War should be limited to the region where it began. The Peruvians have admirable public ronda, One 14 1,500 miles long.
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David Starr Jordan
Leland Stanford University
Shigua
Japan
China
Formona
Europe
Lord Salisbury
Rissa
Germany
Pitcairn
Kiel
Reichstag
United States
Vnele Sam
Russia
Pekin
Rusata
Washington
Daobi
Kruger
Great Britain
England
Napoleon
St. Helena
Call Orn
Adam
Tommy
Pop
Improvement Is Needed in Agriculture and Food Quality
The International Monthly notes the United States leads in aggregate wheat production but lags in yield per acre compared with Europe. It argues farm practices and shipping harm markets, as butter and cheese volumes exceed quality, and calls for better standards and export reputations.
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Europe
Oper
India
Russia
International Monthly
A Deep Mystery of Kerry MP James Booth
A puzzled inquiry follows Burke Roche’s claims about James Booth of Kerry Hrit Jah, with no clear answer on whether Booth fights in China, searches the Klondike, or was harmed. Roche’s London hotel room remains untouched since May, leaving Booth’s fate unresolved as investigators probe his whereabouts.
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James Boothby Burke-Roche
Kerry
China
Klondike
Mr. Roche
New York
Washington
M. P
Holland House
Roche
Apel
London
Questions on Fire Insurance and Policy Laws
A property owner asks why fire insurance profits seem low while company assets grow, and why valued policies and anti compact laws exist. He requests light on both sides of these complex issues and how they affect premiums and coverage. August 8, 1900.
Globe Sights and Snippets from the Atchison Globe
The Atchison Globe notes a idle rule four man who seems employed by an unappreciative boss, comments on candid talk after clever deeds, and laments cattle disease called big law. It also reflects on politeness in sales, a daughter’s return with her husband, charity critics, and questions why people read only new books.
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Atchison Globe
Fragmented aphorisms from a 19th century think-tank
A garbled collection of maxims on fault, sympathy, virtue, self, and gender roles. It contemplates forgiveness and restraint, notes the power of a smile over force, and mocks prudishness and vanity. The piece references universal themes but lacks clear context or attribution.
Quaker Reflections and Oddities From a Versed Page
Violin of phrases and social musings mix with notes on early rising Chinese customs and Lord Salisbury's peers. The excerpt surveys women’s roles, finances, conscience, and a playful take on societal norms, with scattered references to English politics and a burst of dated humor.
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Legation
Ven Madai
Duke of Albany
Scrail
Hite
John G. Myers
Thia
Spa
Belgium
Amur
Hackwool Farm
Winchester
Judge Vinson
Rockville
D. P. Pierce
George Washington
Lord? Salisbury
Hiram Maxim
Globe
Ike
Yoom
Lord James of Hereford
Vincount Llandatt
Matthews
Lord Rathmore
D. Ry Plunkett
Lord Kinnear
Scotely
Lord Ladlow
Justice Lopew
Lord Brampton
Henry Hawkins
FR. Webster
PL O'Brien
Moria
Kington
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