Whistling Well Prophesies Weather on New York Farm
A well on the Flint farm in Great Valley, Cattaraugus County, is described as a natural barometer. Air currents and a tin whistle signal incoming storms or fair weather, with past signals reportedly predicting weather changes reliably. The whistle malfunctions now, but the air currents still foretell weather changes.
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New York
Flint
Great Valley
Cattaraugus County
New York Sun
Colonel Flint
Chinese Competitive Examinations Explain Official Path
The article describes China's competitive examinations attracting tens of thousands yearly. It notes they test knowledge of Confucian works and skill in classical Chinese characters, shaping access to official posts despite focusing on literary education.
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China
Confucius
Stamps Sold in Canada Post Offices for Profit
At some Canadian post offices the sign United States stamps sold here appears. Clerks may buy and sell for personal profit and for the convenience of Canadians wishing to mail small sums or enclose stamps for answers. They charge about ten percent profit on bulk stamps.
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Canada
United States
Oranges and Leachy Complexions
A late life detail notes the Marquise de Crequy enjoyed a peachy complexion and, for forty years before death at 98, lived largely on oranges eating up to a dozen at breakfast.
Noise curbs on trolley parties clash with theater events
In a discussion, Hobbie notes authorities ban trolley parties for noise while Lobbie objects that theaters face no such interference. The exchange underscores perceived uneven treatment of public gatherings.
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Hobbie
Lobbie
What was the name of Lot's wife
A flippant Boston woman answers Sal and explains her view to a wary young man in a brief dialogue quoted from the Indianapolis Journal.
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Lot
Sal
Boston
Indianapolis Journal
Postoffice Boycotted in Altman Over Office Move
Indignation meeting in Altman Colorado protests the post office department removal of the office to Independence. Residents refuse to use the new Cripple Creek box route and plan mail delivery from Cripple Creek until Altman office is restored. Faharbeck Brothers hired to haul mail. Dowling to distribute on arrival. telegram sent to Colorado Congressmen demanding investigation and restoration.
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Cripple Creek
Colo
Altman
Post Office Department
Colorado
House of Representatives
John C. Bell
Safe Pence
Washington, D. C
John Lyons
Mass Meeting
Del Norte Water Case Forces Mill-Powered Pumping Order
Judge Holbrook rules the Del Norte Flouring Mills and Power Co must pump water while the mill runs, upholding an injunction. The contract covered three years at $800 and 47 years at $600 per year. three years have passed. The town’s electric plant is shut down, coal oil lighting may resume, and Del Norte Electric Co. may foreclose or be bought by the town.
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del Norte
Neval Electric Company
del Norte Electric Co
Pueblo Notes Sparks Controversy at City Hall
Pueblo January 7 reports show aldermen surprising the committee of 100 by moving ahead alone. The council then laid the committee of property owners’ suggestions on the table, saying the committee failed to address county affairs, while the aldermen claimed to face criticism from another branch of government.
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Pueblo
Coal Strike Ends at Marshall with Pay Increase
Boulder Colorado January 7 The Marshall coal strike has ended. Workers return to mines on Saturday after a five cent raise bringing the rate to sixty five cents per ton. An additional raise is promised once the railway switch is completed to the mines.
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Boulder
Colo
Marshall
Sugar Dispute with Austria and Europe Affects Trade Policy
Washington reports Austria protests a 1-10 of 1 cent sugar duty as Germany and other nations face similar issues. Cabinet officials discuss revenue, legality, and possible repeal after a long conference with Gresham Carlisle and Olney. Treasury figures show EU beet sugar imports totaled over 15 million dollars last year, all duty free, prompting fears of broader trade tensions and possible congressional action.
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Washington, D. C
Austria
Germany
Gresham
Carlisle
Olney
United States
Austria-Hungary
Baltimore
France
Belgium
Denmark
Congress
Treasury Department
Europe
Netherlands
U States
Steamship Co
Cao
Yexnterady
Strange Attaché at Whitehall Reveals Marcellis Clay Plan
Gen Marcellis Clay of Louisville is accused of attempting to marry off his young wife to set her for a new status. A governess from Whitehall is hired to improve the wife’s deportment music and learning. The 15 year old bride has little schooling and the Clay household remains isolated with few servants.
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Louisville
Marcellis Clay
Hall
Whitehall
Clay
Martin
H. ©. Martin
Gen. Clay
Clays
Hildren
Lonie Clay
Stburg
Russia
Debs Case Appeal Read at Central Labor Assembly
In New York on January 6 the Central Labor Assembly read an appeal from the American Railway Union urging further action against Debs and other officers. The document warns that letting the case rest would allow ongoing legal actions to target labor leaders whenever a strike is attempted, risking renewed six month battles and further Treasury drain.
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New York
Central Labor Assee
Gon Hall
American Railway Union
Lalate Tions
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Postoffice
Pueblo Notes
Committee of One Hundred
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