Drainage of the Zuider Zee Faces Long Campaign
The long debated plan to drain the Zuider Zee has roots back to 1825 with engineer Van Diggelen, later revived by Beyerinch and van Stieltjes. A society named Zuidereieversiging backs partial drainage, starting with the Wieringer polder, enclosing land with a dyke from Meilemblik to Wieringen and extending south toward North Holland. Central water would become a fresh Vesel Lake, while a main dyke would connect North Holland with Friesland, shortening Amsterdam to Leeuwarden travel. Total cost roughly 9,000,000 gulden plus waterworks and compensation, financed by a 40-year loan, with about 18 years to completion and initial reclamation of 140,000 acres.
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Zuider Zee
Netherlands
van Diggelen
North Sea
Beyerinch
M. van Stleltjes
Wieringer Polder
Meilemblik
Wieringen
Peninsula
North Holland
Hlockerabock
Monnickendam Gat
Zulder Zee
Vesel
Yasel Lake
Nc Us
Amstel
Ralla
Friesland
Amsterdam
Leeuwarden
Pulpit Tributes Emphasize National Mourning for McKinley
The Chicago Tribune notes that memorial sermons across denominations in the United States and Europe express sincere reverence for President McKinley. Congregations sang his two favorite hymns, praising his simple piety, domestic life, and patriotism. The global church response is seen as a tribute surpassing monuments, with sermons uniting faith and national sorrow. The piece also mentions Lord Gwydyr, aged ninety three, recalling his boyhood coronation memories.
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McKinley
United State
Europe
Chicago
United States
London
Berlin
St Petersberg
Asia
Philippines
Charches
Mani Order
Yvette Guilbert Fete at Vaux Surprises Paris Crowd
Yvette Guilbert held a charity fete at her country home Vaux, drawing Paris admirers who expected risqué songs but found her hosting a lively charity event. She welcomed guests, presided over a donkey race, awarded prizes, played the hand organ, and even staged antics for photos, while locals praised her goodwill and noted she is writing a play.
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Yvette Gailbert
Nicholas Fouquet
Leuis XIV
Dumas
Vicomte de Bragelonne
Yvette
Paria
Vaux
New York
Paris
Vauz
Tvette
Leung
Gmeda
Ancient Peoples in Petrified Forest Unearthed by Smithsonian
Dr. Walter Hough of the Smithsonian reports excavations in Arizona's Petrified Forest reveal at least four distinct ancient cultures. Findings include three story stone houses, massive masonry, deep graves, shrines, and petrified wood homes. Discoveries span camps facing northeast to a Caldera-like acropolis and stone mills.
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Dr. Hough
Smithcoplan Institution
Simon Broves
Adamana
Ariz
Petrified Forest
Arizona
Walter Hough
Smithsonian Invatitution
Washington
Hough
Fawkes
Campo
Brown
Metate
Holbrook
Pog. Gates
Smithsonian Institution
Institution
Linden
White Mountains
Minto
Forestdale
Poreicinly
Quitore
Tusanyan
A. C. Vroman
Pasadena
Jeddidah
Antelope
Santa Fe
Awatobi
Tusayan
Coronado
Aknila
Glen Andrus
Stealghtening Matters with Irish Inspectors and Fare Discrepancy
A New York newspaper notes a Hibernian presence of mind as an inspector on a moving car tallies passengers. Nine aboard, eight fares rung up. after checking the register and addressing the conductor, he identifies the mismatch. The incident ends with a dramatic request to remove a stray passenger.
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New York
Drnaway
Bor
The Dog That Can Drink Maxim (Dog Fantler excerpt)
Fragmentary historical note presents a cryptic maxim about mercy and cruelty attributed to a dog figure. The text hints at a parable where a merciful ruler contrasts with a cruel world, urging observers to discipline both wicked acts and harsh responses.
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Fantler
Barrel of gneoline and sun pewter go on trial
A fragment notes a barrel of gneoline confined collar bag twice the explosive for a barrel of sun pewter. Details are sparse and no clear event or outcome is established in the readable text.
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Lord Gwydyr
Yvette Guilbert
Yvrite
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Walter Houge
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