Mrs Stagg Questions Eleanor on Mr Page and Her Life Plans
On the Beverly piazza Emma gently probes Eleanor about Mr Page and his influence. Emma hints at romance, suggests possible marriage interest, and pressures Eleanor to consider her future, while Eleanor reveals a desire to earn her own living and pursue study rather than rely on her uncle Harold.
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Emma
Sally
Eleanor
Tilly McVane
Mr. Page
Harold
Page
Mrs. Stagg
China
Western College
The Strange Tulip Mania In Holland's Great Craze
The tulip mania in the Dutch Republic saw bulbs fetch extreme sums with prices reaching 500 to 2000 dollars for rare varieties and buyers mortgaging homes to start bulb businesses. By February 1637 the market collapsed, wiping out thousands of speculators and leaving Holland to recover for years.
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Holland
Admiral Liefkens
Viceroy
Would Not Be Hurried Will Bedside Outburst
An elderly miser George Gordon refuses to sign a will as relatives urge him. A minister and lawyer arrive as he weakens. He struggles to write his name before collapsing. A relative forces the pen to finish the signature with a defiant plea, Dee? pronounced by the dying man.
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George Gordon
George Gor
Geordie
Wonder Bags Make Quiet Gift Surprises
An odd and attractive gift called a wonder bag uses light silkeline or cretenne fabric with many pockets hidden inside. Each pocket holds a gift to be found daily until exhausted, ideal for holidays or birthdays and appealing for children who may explore all pockets at once.
Sword of Famous Leader Stolen from Vienna Museum
The sword of Stephen Fadinger, famed peasant revolt leader of 1626 in Upper Austria, vanished from the Historical Art Court Museum in Vienna. Authorities suspect it was smuggled under a great coat. the weapon carries historic associations rather than intrinsic value.
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Stephen Fadinger
Upper Austria
Historical Art Court Museum
Vienna
Massacre of Kishineff Jews Stuns World
Reports from Kishineff describe two days of anti Jewish riots during Orthodox Easter week. At least 235 Jews were killed or died of wounds, with extensive looting, arson, and brutal killings. Eyewitness accounts cite police inaction, along with widespread antisemitic violence that began in Novi Bazaar and spread through the city as mobs attacked homes, shops, and synagogues.
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Russia
Kishineff
New York
Glasgow
Abraham Woloynick
Wolovnick
Novi Bazaar
Possaryewski
Semigradow
Gastinaio
Armianskaia
Kehazalampiewskaia
Riots in Kischineff and Jewish Atrocities Stir Outrage
Dispatches describe three days of massacre against Jews in Kischineff Bessarabia with attacks on synagogues and mutilation of rolls. Officials imposed force to restore order after protests, while claims surface of Russian government complicity and orders from St Petersburg.
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Zangwill
Israel Zangwill
London
New York Evening Journal
Russia
Bessarabia
Ers
Slennaia Place
Kischineff
St. Petersburg
Plehne
Chamber of Artisans
Philadelphia
Kischneff
Jacob Ginsburg
Philadelphia Jewish Evening Post
M. von Plehwe
Kischinefft
Rome
Kiefs
Loubet a strong man in French presidency
London Spectator praises M Loubet as grave, steady, and practical. While not a genius, he is a lawyer of acumen. his ministers are solid workers, and the French regard him with reverent attention as he speaks briefly and shows good will in villages.
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London Spectator
France
M. Loubet
Paris
Sweden’s Population Compared to London Size
Sweden has about 5,150,000 residents matching London’s population figure. This comparison notes similar population scales between the two areas, highlighting Sweden’s demographic size in relation to a major city.
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Sweden
London
German Embassy to Shine in Washington Social Scene
The German embassy in Washington will be splendidly redecorated with Emperor William granting Baron Von Sternburg full expense control. The American-born Baroness, formerly Miss Langham of Kentucky, will preside over the embassy, signaling Kaiser Wilhelm’s aim to make a favorable impression in America. Next year she will have strong social opportunities.
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Washington
William
Baron von Sternburg
America
Miss Langham
Kentucky
Greatest Sheep Raising Countries Reach Vast Herds
Australia and New Zealand together hold ninety and a half million sheep, one and a half times the total sheep of the United States.
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Australia
New Zealand
Largest Fresh Water Fish Captured in Amazon Waters
The vaca marina is described as the largest fresh water fish, weighing up to 1200 pounds. It is found only in the Amazon and Orinoco basins and regions.
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Amazon
Orinoco
Charges Against Judge Sparks Florida Impeachment Push
Congress urged by both Florida houses to impeach Judge Charles Swayne of the United States District Court Northern District of Florida. Allegations include nonresidence in district, incompetence, and susceptibility to corrupt influences. Supporters cite political motives behind the action.
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Congress
Florida
Charles Swayne
United States District Court
Swayne
New York Detectives Face Chinese Lesson Plan
New York detectives who raided alleged Chinese fan-tan games find they disrupted actual Oriental religious worship. Their chief calls for two detectives to learn Chinese to avoid future blunders, as many are Celts and resist the language’s challenge. A Mott Street theater operator speaks a 122 word vocabulary tied to money. Elsewhere at Exmouth a Brahma pullet is noted for mouse catching.
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New York
Mott Street
Chinatown
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Robert Bonner's
United Kingdom
Gan
Galanter
Loubet
United States
Exmouth
England
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