After the Turk What ends the balance of power in Europe
The article discusses M Constans departure and the fragility of maintaining European obligations toward the Ottoman Empire. It critiques Christian world protests at Ottoman presence in Syria, and notes massacres in Bulgaria. It argues the balance of power, with England and France opposing the eastern threat, has long shaped European policy.
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M. Constans
Europe
Syre
Banda
Hulgaria
Telaniem
England
France
Rewin
Austria
Wrest
End of the Turk empire and European balance shifts
The text argues England France and Russia shape the fate of the Turkish Empire and Constantinople. It notes the Crimea War creating temporary stabilization, then predicts Russia militant strength, German rise, and England France alliances. It poses three diplomatic paths and warns of a likely general European war with uncertain outcome.
Acquisition of the Danish West Indies by the United States
The United States agrees to pay 1.0460 million kroner for the Danish West Indies. The sale includes St Thomas St John St Croix and St. Eustatius, with a strategic harbor and base to control the Virgin Passage and the eastern Nicaragua canal terminus, affecting isthmian and transatlantic trade.
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Danish West Indies
Denmark
United States
Western Hemisphere
Jslands
Cuba
Indies
Porto Rico
St Thonas
St. Croix
St John
St. Euetative
Saat
Porto Mico
Para
F. Thomas
Virgin Passage
Island
Msual
Cubs
Europe
Central
South America
Queen of Beauty Ilenerita Alfomec Visits New York Debut
Cuba’s Queen of Beauty Ilenerita Alfomec arrived in New York with chaperone Jesus Pulido after winning a Maya contest with about 180 votes. She is tall and slender, with dark eyebrows and lashes, and her laughter is described as hearty and American. Daughter of a wealthy planter, she outpolled her nearest rival by 180 votes.
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Ilenerita
Ilvia Alfonec
New York
Jesus Pulldn
Emeymoen
Reporlia Alfomes
Ianguer
Coba
The Habit of Gashing and U.S. Imperial Debate
The piece critiques American overconfidence and imperialism following the Spanish American War. It references General Miles, Senator Hoar, Dewey, Cuban teachers, and U.S. policy toward colonies, warning that the same gushing sentiment risks missteps in foreign questions. It notes a Jerusalem discovery about an ancient aqueduct built under Severn.
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Spain
Miles
Promis
Porto Hicani
Hoar
Dewey
New York Tribune
Honolela Keeps Pace in Modern Trade Procession
Honolela advances in the evolving trade scene as 5 Prospecto 67,000 parkring-boesees to Miehment signals a notable transfer of assets and influence amid a shifting market landscape.
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Honolela
Notes on Bronchitis and a Boston inventor’s electric fan
An 19th century note explains acute bronchitis causes symptoms and common care, emphasizing age impact and the role of cold exposure. It mentions measles, dust inhalation, fever, and chest pain, with initial self care guidance and when medicinal treatment is advised. It also discusses Gardier C Hawking of Boston patenting an electric fan to move heated air, describing its blade design and heat-conduction concept.
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Gardier C Hawking
Boston
Mase
Woman Invents Salt Water Weed Destroyer for Rails
Kansas woman Sarah FP Erickson receives a grant for an invention to spray salt water on railroad tracks to kill grass and weeds. The device uses a tank car to mix and heat saline water, releasing brine into the track area to prevent regrowth and hinder vegetation.
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Sarah FP. Erickson
Kansas
Electric motor tins now mane factered are only seeful in the sam
The garbled note describes electric motor tins being useful only in the same context and suggests they must be laid away or stored. It lacks clear names, dates, or places, making precise details unavailable.
Anklet rattles from Natal cocoons inspire rickshaw fashion
An account from Dr. L O Howard describes Natal anklets made from emptied bombycid moth cocoons. Stones inside the cocoons rattle as wearers, notably rickshaw bearers, march, echoing street sounds noted by Dr. Walter Hough of the National Museum.
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Natal
L. O Howard
United States
Agriculture
Claude Fuller
Aide
China
India
New England
Southeast
Africa
Walter Hough
United States National Museum
Doctor Hough
World\u2019s Strangest Railways Worldwide
Odd railways in India, America, Switzerland and Ireland showcase extreme curves and record highs. Notable mentions include the Darrest line in India and Mt Rigi multiple routes in Switzerland, with Jungfrau line looming as a landmark. Contain humorous asides and misprints about trains, names, and quotes from a Dr Parker.
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India
America
Switzerland
Ireland
Darrestimg
Mt Rigiim
Jungfrau Faiway Ie
Tte
Cripple Creek
Om Singitiine
Listewel
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Antriet
Wrussia
Greece
Nnori'r
Jercsalem
Bethlehem
Hinoah
Herod
Severn
Coon
Glimm
Fortie
Dr Parter
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