To See Coronation Mrs Harriet Lane Johnson Invited
Mrs Harriet Lane Johnson will attend the coronation at the invitation of King Edward. She is niece of the late President Buchanan and was mistress of the White House when the Prince of Wales visited the United States in 1860. She married Henry Elliott Johnson of Baltimore in 1866 and now lives in Washington.
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Harriet Lane Johnson
Marriet Lane Johnson
Ape Clay
Edward
President Buchanan
White House
King Edward
Prince of Wales
Lane
Henry Elliott
Army belle Elinor Wilson at King Edward coronation
Miss Elinor Wilson, younger daughter of Gen J H Wilson, travels to London as an official escort for Uncle Sam’s soldiers at King Edward VII’s coronation. Since her mother’s death she has shared hostess duties with sister Katharine and shown notable charm and tact.
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Edward
Elinor Wilson
J. H. Wilson
Sam
Katharine
Elinor
New York's Danger From Imminent Volcanic Eruption
Prof. Hamilton of the New York Museum of Natural History testifies that Goth am could be destroyed by a volcanic eruption. He cautions the disaster may come soon or after ages and claims Manhattan Island Long Island Staten Island and much of New Jersey are of volcanic origin.
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New York
Hamilton
The devil dancers of Ceylon wear peculiar masks
In Sri Lanka, devout rituals feature masked performances by devil dancers who wear striking masks as part of their sacred rites. The practice reflects ancient beliefs and is tied to local temple ceremonies and spiritual symbolism.
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Ceylon
Prominence Tale Reframes Recorder Smyth as Fair Judge
In New York after dinner a lawyer recounted a story about Recorder Smyth known for strict law. A young man facing a grave charge pleaded guilty stating his lawyer urged him to do so to avoid life imprisonment. The record erred in guilt and later discharged the accused after the case was heard.
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Recorder Smyth
New York
Smyth
German Ambassador Von Holleben Named Dean of Diplomatic Corps
Dr. Theodore von Holleben, the German plenipotentiary to the United States, has become dean of the diplomatic corps after arriving in Washington on November 29, 1897. He is a man of scholarly dignity, with a career in diplomacy spanning Tokyo and other posts, and Washington expects him to remain in the capital for the long term.
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von Holleben
Theodore von Holleben
Washington
Germany
Bonn
Heidelberg
Tokio
New Head of Princeton Dr Woodrow Wilson Chosen President
Dr Woodrow Wilson has been selected as president of Princeton University replacing Dr Francis L Patton. A jurist historian and author he was born December 28 1856 in Staunton Virginia and has taught jurisprudence and politics at Princeton since twelve years ago. He has published works on politics literature and George Washington.
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Woodrow Wilson
Famous University
Princeton University
Francis L. Patton
Princeton
Staunton
Joseph R. Wilson
Southern Presbyterian Church
Ohio
Atlanta
Wesleyan University of Middletown
Gen Lyttelton to Command British Forces in South Africa
Gen Neville Gerald Lyttelton to head British forces in South Africa during the temporary peace adjustment. He led the fourth division for two years, entered the army in 1865, served in Canada and Ireland as an aide to Lord Spencer, earned distinction in Egyptian campaigns, and commanded the Second Infantry at Aldershot before departing for South Africa in 1900.
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Lyttelton
Neville Gerald Lyttelton
South Africa
Canada
Lord Spencer
Ireland
Aldershot
Peculiar Currency and a New South African Map
A colonial era note describes Abyssinia currency using Maria Theresa dollars for standard money and salt crystal bars as small change, valued at five bars per dollar, with strict fineness checks. The piece also covers a map showing Transvaal and Orange River colonies yielding to British control, hinting at near independence. Indiana magnate Daniel G Reid, born in Richmond, rises to wealth from grocery beginnings to tin plate, trust, and steel industries.
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Abyssinia
Count Gleichen
Menelik
Indiana
Daniel G. Reid
Wall Street
Richmond
Ind
W. B. Leeds
Tin Plate Industries
Reid
Steel Trust
Reid and
Leeds
Making a Chain Short Bars Curve Then Weld
A description of forming a chain where short bars are curved, then the sinks fastened while soft, and the entire assembly welded into a solid chain. The note outlines sequential steps from shaping to final welding for durable construction.
Pittsburg poised for pennant as Wagner leads strong NL club
In the National League preview the Pittsburg club is favored to top the standings barring injuries and surprises. Hans Wagner, a versatile star from Carnegie, Pa., anchors the lineup and defense, backed by a powerful supporting cast. The article notes the team’s cohesive unit and its resistance to organizational changes, with Wagner cited as a standout baserunner and thrower and a key shortstop in past seasons.
Pittsburg Aims for Pennant and League Realignment
The article outlines Pittsburg as a potential target for Ban Johnson to bolt to the American League, but club owners plan to stay with the team this season to maximize early profits and chase a historic National League pennant. It notes Mr. Dreyfus’ retaliation against former National colleagues and lauds his stance on keeping players earned by fair treatment.
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Pittsburg
Ban Johnson
Dreyfus
Crack Eastern Ballplayer Chic Carzo
Charles Chic Carzo is named as the shortstop of the Albany club in the New York State League now residing in Albany. Born in Pittsburg Pa on August 14 1879 he began pro ball with Washington Ind in 1897 and played for Dayton Oswego Springfield and Albany through 1901. Last season he hit .296 with 590 innings in 116 games and had five hits in one game and four in two others.
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Charles
Chic) Carzo
Albany Club
Empire State
Pittsburg
Holy Ghost College
City
Washington, Ind
Dayton
Oswego
Springfield
Albany
Veterans Prove Valuable Behind The Bat On July Fourth
In a double Leader on July 4, Veterans provide unseen yet vital help to pitchers, catching wise game sense and positional reads. Patsy Donovan praises older players for their steadiness, defensive work, and ability to influence umpires with seasoned critique.
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Patsy Donovan
Good in Any Position. Friel Joins Browns In 1901
William E. Friels the utility man from Renovo Pa born April 1 1877 began pro ball with Providence in 1896. He played for Dorthind and Pawtucket before switching to outfield with New Haven and second base. Milwaukee acquired him for 1901 season making him regular third baseman and McAleer expects him to be of great value to the Browns.
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William E. Friels
Mub
Renovo
Providence
Dorthind Club
Pawtucket
Springfield
Mass
New Haven
Milwaukee
Burke
Friel
McAleer
Browns
Base Ball Veterans Patriarchs Varying Paths of Longevity
The article recalls veteran player Rip Van Haltren carried off with a broken leg at Smoketown and notes his 16th major league season, dating from an 1887 Chicago debut. It lists contemporaries who began in 1888 and tracks four National League veterans in Cincinnati, including Beckley Hoy Farrell Hollman, plus others from Pittsburg Washington Chicago and Philadelphia as potential successors to Van Haltren’s veteran status.
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Rip van Haltren
Smoketown
Van
Chicago
California
Players' League
National
Deacon Jim McGuire
Tom Daly
Jimmy Ryan
George van Haltren
Rip van
Windtown
Cincinnati
St. Jacob Beckley
Bully Hoy
Charley Farrell
Pittsburg
Washington
Hilly Hollman
Quaker City
LaJoie to Join Blues as Second Baseman Captain
A Teliahbie source says the den is clinched and LaJoie will join the Blues to play second base and captain the team. He will earn $24,000 over three years while Bernhard is set to receive about $3,000 per season.
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LaJoie
Blues
Bernhard
Charles Somers
Cleveland
Batters of This Year Lead Batting Averages
Jimmy Collins of the Boston Americans leads the American League in batting this week with a .425 average. Several stars have yet to hit stride, while Jesse Burkett, at below .300, topped the National League batting last year.
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Jimmy Collins
Jesse Burkett
Jesse
Pitcher George Merritt Changes Leagues Again
George Merritt, a New York State League pitcher once purchased by Pittsburg from Utica, failed to meet National League speed. Utica tried to reclaim him from Pittsburg, but Worcester of the Eastern League won the bid and landed him.
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George Merritt
Pittsburg
Utica
Pittsburgs
Worcester
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