Opposition to Changing the U S Flag Design
Prominent local patriots resist Representative Shafroth’s bill to alter the stars and blue field. They argue the present arrangement honors the original states and permits new states without rearranging the flag. leaders including Mrs. Thomas H. Brown and Dr. Wik defend the current design.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. ¥. Shafroth
Colorado
Congress
Liam H. Carson
E. B. Wolcott
Philadelphia
Thomas H. Brown
The
Daughters of the American Revolution
Harry Vanetti Vogt
Dr. Wik
Charles Catlin
Daughters of the War, of 1812
Indianapolis News
Great Manufacturing States Revealed In 1900 Output Rank
A historical survey lists the seven leading manufacturing states by value of goods in 1890 and 1900 in the same order, with Illinois third in population but high per capita output. It notes New Jersey as home to silk manufacturing and mentions Curzon memorial hall site in Calcutta. A long quirky tale follows of Jacob Groff, who wed Rebecca Gleisbury under a nine-year-old license after waiting forty years, the minister initially balking at the date.
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New York
Pennsylvania
Ilinois
Masasachusetts
Oia
New Jersey
Missouri
Llnois
United States
Illinois
Jacob Groff
Mayton
W. Va
Rebecca Cgleisbury
Thomas
Mme Metluts Wildcats Take Paris Stage
In Paris Mme Metluts Melba attempted to imitate Mme Bernhardt by keeping savage pets. She bought two caged wildcats from a sailor and smuggled them into her apartments via her maid. The animals mauled the servant when a cage door opened and caused chaos for hours among curtains and tapestries.
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Mme
Metluts
Paris
Melba
Mme. Bernhardt
Sarah
Illustrated Journalism in the Chinese Empire
Western illustrated journalism enters the Chinese realm as Shanghai reports on envoys to Pekin. Young Western candidates visit the Dowager Empress to court favor as imperial concubines while the empress wields influence behind the throne, guiding affairs of state and protecting the emperor.
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Shanghai
Pekin
Ton Trpire
Wealthy society woman kills son then herself in Poughkeepsie
A double tragedy in Poughkeepsie sees Mrs Albert Edwin Tower, a wealthy social leader, shoot her 14 year old son five times then kill herself after threatening her husband. The Towers owned a mansion in Poughkeepsie Newport yacht and ample means. The tragedy echoes a similar past attempt by Mrs Tower’s mother.
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Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Albert Edwin Tower
New York and Newport Society
Mre. Tower
Tower
Towers
Newport
Marion Manola Mason Ill in Boston Hospital
Marion Manola Mason, a famous American stage figure, lies seriously ill in a Boston hospital. Once known for perfumed male roles and a sensational 1890s divorce from Henry S. Mould, she later wed Jack Mason in London amid much gossip.
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Boston
Marion Manola Mason
Heston, Hospital
Henry S. Mould
Cleveland
Jack Mason
London
Three American Duchesses Dine in Paris Honor
The Baroness Von Andress hosted an elaborate dinner in Paris honoring three American duchesses. Guests included the Duchess de la Borghefaucanid, Duchess of Manchester, and Duchess of Marlborough, with others like the Duchess of Devonshire, W. K. Vanderbilt, and Mrs. Harriman. Precedence favored the Duchess of Marlborough due to antiquity of her title.
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Paris
Baroness von Andress
Chauncey M. Depew
Duchess de la Borhefaucanid
Mattie Mitchell
Duchess of Manchester
Ess of
Marlborough
Duchess of Devonshire
W. K. Vanderbilt
Harriman
New York
von Andree
Duchesses of Marlborough
Manchester
Duchess of Marlborough
Proud Record of Negro School Graduates 1873 83
A Richmond Color s High School cohort shows twelve of fifty graduates from 1873 to 1883 died, including contractors and professors. Of the thirty-eight survivors, thirteen are teachers, three lawyers, two doctors, two journalists, five postal clerks, and other professions. No living graduate has fallen into disgrace.
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Richmond Colors High School
Internal Revenue
Frogs Eggs for Complexion Alarm in Berlin Girls
Two Berlin girls suffered eye problems after washing their faces with water mixed with frogs eggs to obtain a delicate complexion. Their parents, seeking a cure, took them to a doctor for a multi week treatment.
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Berlin
Fragrance in Ancient Civilizations Revealed by Records
Ancient records from Phoenicians, Assyrians, and Persians show perfume use was widespread across these civilizations. The notes highlight how scent played a common role in daily life and rituals among early cultures.
Wealthy Philadelphia Negro Leaves Vast Fortune to Church
The will of Col. McKee, who fled Philadelphia recently, bequeaths a fortune to Archbishop Ryan for a Catholic church, a convent, and two schools for white and colored orphans. He funded a naval academy style complex and converted to Catholicism through Sisters of Charity. His daughter, Mrs. Able A. Spyhax, receives a generous legacy.
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Philadelphia
Catholic
Col. McKee
United States
Ryan
Mn Catholic Church
McKee N,di
United States Naval Academy
Col Meee
Pennsylvania
Sisters of Charity
Able A. Spyhax
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Shafroth
Ce'entra Lin Tark
Calcutta
Ithe Ochterlong
Lord Curzom
Victoria Memorial Hall
David Ochterlong
Owas
CHE
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