On a tiger hunt in ancient Persian lands at the Berlin Zoo
An agent recounts a tiger capture near a crumbling city fortress. Two royal Persian tigers, male and female, were lured into a pit trap and then released into a cage. The account contrasts Persian tigers with the Siberian tiger, noting their long hair, orange and black stripes, and formidable bite, while detailing hunting prowess and anatomy.
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Berlin
Walla
Huntamun
Nala
Falde
Berlin Zoo
Frog Weather Prophets Jump Into Water As Fall Nears
An account describes German immigrant frogs shown in a bird store that change color to blend with their perch. The frogs, perched on sticks above water, are noted for forecastlike behavior predicting rain or fair weather and are sold as curiosities for umbrella readiness.
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Wether
Royal Persian tiger hunt ends in captivity and risk
A vivid account describes trapping a male and mating female tiger after a dramatic chase. Builders used planks, a gang plank, and calf blood to lure them, with workers injured or killed in the effort. The fragment ends noting a Persian king's royal tigers in captivity at Her Minhoa museum.
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Secon
Steol
Persia
Min Hoa
States with Floral Emblems Ten Adopted by Legislature
Massachusetts notes ten states adopting floral emblems including Colorado blue and white columbine 1899 Delaware peach blossom Maine pine cone and tassel Michigan apple blossom 1897 Montana bitterroot 1895 Nebraska goldenrod 1895 Oklahoma mintletoe 1893 Oregon Oregon grape 1899 Utah wegory 1802 Vermont red clover 1804. Several others have informal state flowers. California Georgia Idaho Kansas Minnesota Nevada Washington cited. Nova Scotia informally adopts trailing arbutus. Also discusses wild carnivore bites and Archibald Montgomery observations on feline jaws.
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Floral Emblem Society of
Massachusetts
Boston Transcript
Colorado
Beelaware
Maine
Michigan
Montana
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Oregon
Utah
Vermont
California
Georgia
Idaho
Kansas
Minnesota
Nevada
Washington
Nova Scotia
Egypt
England
France
Scotland
Ireland
Weather Frogs Adapt to Rain and Moon Bright Skies
A New York Herald piece notes weather frogs hide during rain or bad weather and reemerge as skies clear. Fully grown specimens exceed an inch, kept in glass jars with wire tops, water at the bottom, a stick for jumps, and fed live foods like worms.
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Simmer
New York Herald
Obedience of an Elephant in Battle on Indian Plain
An ancient elephant used as a standard bearer in Poona battles refused to move after a fatal wound. The mahout’s halt command was obeyed by the steadfast animal as Mahrattas rallied around the colors. Three days later the elephant followed a village to reunite with the mahout’s son, honoring prior orders. The tale highlights loyalty and discipline in war.
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India
Poona
Saya
New York
Aera
Pipe Lighted by Lightning in Maine Hunter Story
A Maine hunter experiences a pipe being lit by a bolt of lightning. The event details a remarkable atmospheric incident that surprisingly left the pipe illuminated without flames. Authorities note no injuries or property damage.
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Maine
Dalma
Theatrical Topics and Pastoral Plays on Stage in New York
A long revue of a New York theater night features a revival described as strong with a large cast led by Pa Hopkins and J R Armstrong. the program includes The Dairy Farm and a long plot summary of Ela Hopkins and Vibert in a tale of love, fraud, and memory, plus notes on performer Rose Stuart and details of the pastoral four act drama The Dairy Farm set in upstate New York.
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Siu Hopkins
New York
Pa Hopkins
J. R. Armstrong
Addison Vibert
B.C. Gilleaple
Gabby Huggins
Horace Newman
Ridy Bearboro
Alden Basa
Bart Varoum
John McVeigh
Obadiah Odlim
John Keefe
Rider Berry
Leo Hardman
Connie Dart
Harry Welch
Signor Srinj
Hex Cup
Annie Lloyd
Harriett Ron
Alma Bradley
Parthenia Peckover
Mabel Blake
Lolo Stewart
Bella Miller
Fanny Freeman
Primrose Archer
Garrie Shepherd
Minnie Searles
Sis Hogking
Rose Melvilin
Ela Hopki
Indiana
Ridy Scarboro
Vibert
Ama
Ela
Ridy
Scarboro
Weert
Ie Girl
Miya van
Baling
Bia
Mies van Ness
Sun
Sti
Blaie
Sia
Eleanor Merrow
Middletown
New York State
Squire Hurley
Turos
Gerber
Prespera
Western league draft price dispute over player eligibility
Kansas City manager Manning urges fixed draft price at $1,000 and two season protection per player. He blames 1899 Blues pennant failure on National league raids. Historical talks show Western clubs seeking amendments to draft terms, including tryout rights before payment, with current rule requiring payment between Oct 1 and Jan 1 or cancellation with 30 days.
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Manning
Kansas City
Blues
Western League
National League
Three Seconds For a Third Baseman and the Fast Throw
The writer comments on the pace of infield play in baseball, noting a third baseman's quick field and throw routine. It argues that choosing the right moment to run is crucial to avoid fumbles and wild throws, stressing honesty as the best policy in preserving character and value.
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Chicago
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Sis
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Young Scarboro
Aqaby Itl
Neo Oasary
Construction Syndicatau
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Constructon
Hopking
Wiite Ridy
Gil
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Hopkins
Niew
Peckover Seminary
Neaw
Terre Haute
Wesrt
Branch Inc
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Searhoro
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Anayor
Folke
Ardee Dettoredt
Milr'Van ‘Nees
Melville Thong
Mra. Japkins
Hla
Siu
Scarvore
Hoptihs
Aiooke
Las Ubrough
Bie
Tosteveller
Badadabe
Ure
Lauri
Bip
Pio‘ure
Rove Stuart
Toni
Grand Opera House
San Francisco
Convent of the Sacred Heart
San Jose
Cal
Broadhurst Brothers
Jones
Stuart
Mia
Finilth
Broadhurst
Smith
Rose Ste Alt
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