Demosthenes era tests and political shifts in Michigan
The Statesman column surveys early American politics with Michigan notes. It cites a woman named to Topeka police, President Adams era debates, and the Sherman purchasing clause repeal stance. It discusses female suffrage limits, tariff plans, and silverite vs anti silverite dynamics. It criticizes Senate obstruction and party pledges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Rapids Democrat
Michigan
Senate
Congress
Democratic Party
Soda
Gengie
Lifesaving Hero Wilson Saves Dozens at Sea
Native Bostonian and Morgan Line watchman Wilson, aged 30s, earned fame after rescuing fourteen men from the brig Gravio Lothrop and saving over twenty lives during a brutal 1881 storm off North River. He declined a monetary reward, seeking only a medal, while recounting the peril and his modest life.
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Nola
Mharies Wilann
Intaf
Wevcord
Wilson
Pincer Fay
Morgan Stemuship
North River
Adeumen
Walker
Worl
le Rosena
Res
Wilann
Wilkon
Morgan Ling
Boston
Fie
Morgan Line
Nantasket Beach
Boweh
Con Sparly
Gravio Lothrop
Josh James
United States Life-Saving Station
Tull
Littl
New York
Birds Depart From Northern Alleghenies Flats
Ty Harper reports on a renue diryge over birds leaving forests and hedgerows in the northern Alleghenies. The region’s once plentiful flocks have shrunk, with swans, pigeons, and many songbirds greatly reduced. Robins and other familiar species are much less numerous, now rare visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ty Harper
Busan Fonimore Cooper
The Bal larat Gold Nugget Unearthed in Australia
A hired man digging at Bal larat mines unearthed a massive gold nugget weighing about 11 pounds 11 ounces. The find caused confusion as workers feared a death in the hole. The nugget was shipped to England for display before being melted into sovereigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballarat
Australia
Kret
England
Why a Negro's Skull Beams Thick
A well known surgeon denies the theory that the skull of a negro is thicker than a white skull. He says investigations show the African skull averages thinner than white skulls. He explains coarse curling hair cushions and protects the skull, reducing injury from blows.
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Honesthy Negro
Education Statistics Across Nations Lifts Global Literacy
Statistics show Scandinavia Switzerland and Germany exceed 95 percent literacy. Great Britain France and the United States trail with lower shares. Switzerland leads in school attendance at 20 percent, followed by France 17 and Germany 14. the United States 13. US school age totals 18,814,760 with 13,010,136 enrolled and average attendance at 8,373,204.
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Scandinavia
Switzerland
Germany
Great Britaan
France
United States
Aussie
Trousers Tax Rewarded as Merit in France
The French government imposes a yearly tax of 10 to 12 dollars on women for the privilege of wearing trousers. Payment does not grant access to all. it marks recognition of great merit. Trousers become a decoration akin to a ribbon of the legion of honor.
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Senate
Vale
Legion of Honor
Jaan
Henin
Fin Vane
Callat Hyde
Wueinpas
Fener Ati
Conn
Baron Perey
Bam
Wrocul Denil
Maptogh
City
Tonerre
Michinennes
Init
Ltneres
Newton
Will
Petaterel
Norea
Pentwatur
Ar Divide
Propaia
Wells
Jigul
Pate Creek
VO Ayer
Mardy
Roel
Tara Dias
Hay Groenes Stork
Marghill
Emioortrude
Albion
Tarma
Ladac
Marshall Property
Grand Mapidas
Vand
Michigan
Bret
Marshall
Marshall Formule
Marengo Village
Evlo
Marengo Township
Nerea
Atarshalt
Eale
Epringport
Mich
Fur Tale
Talhwern Firm
United Marthinet A
Marchal
Sath
Dakota
Freres
Big Rapids
Nebote
Marengo
California
Calhoun County
Springptth
Battle Creek
Laheun
Abel
Teadagp
Marshall Avenue
Ttf
Elaay Works
Foe Ra
Foourth
Ety Marshall
Suniellital
Madison
Maui
Bachange
Nebriski
Marshall Shea Tre Gum
Gereen Sureet Fur Sale
Vrane
Chicago
Pan B
Brock
Woode
Ieluss
Opus Atock
Qos
Axebane
Sla
Thie
The Moslem Grave Is Sealed Ritual on Interment
The Moslems seal graves with a practice that prohibits reopening them once filled. They plant a cypress tree on each grave immediately after interment to prevent defilement, and Moslem cemeteries resemble sanctuaries.
Respect Their Dead Ceremonies of the Ute Indiana Traditions
A study details Ute Southern Colorado burial customs with varied rites for chiefs and ordinary members. It describes grave preparations eight feet deep, clothing of the body, and offerings left for the journey to the Happy Hunting Grounds, including horses, pipes, water, and personal goods, plus mourning hair cutting by female kin and death wails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Colorado
Tienda
Thuypy
Ilia
Trbaero
Hoped to Make Diamonds From Graphite by Electricity
A historical report explains experiments by Rosseau seeking to convert graphite and other carbon forms into diamond using electric furnaces. The piece notes advances in transforming materials, with emphasis on the potential to produce crystalline carbon through controlled conditions and heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ite
M. Rosseau
A Reproach to Christianity at World Parliament
Sutauinelyrn, a Brahtury priest, challenged Christian claims by contrasting official gospel with real outcomes on his journey. He warned that Western civilization has produced drunkenness and brutishness in India, and urged self examination among Christians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sutauinelyrn
India
America
Carlsbad Springs
Germany
Kinde
Frederick
Krause
Tia Rogand
Daetoe
Nils
A. C. Aydo
The Mystery of the Eleven Year Animal Migrations
Naturalists puzzle over periodic animal migrations similar to birds but centered on the reindeer's strange cycle. Every eleven years, diminutive creatures begin a westward exodus from Scandinavia, crossing rivers and mountains with unstoppable momentum. The vast numbers defy calculation as they pass through distant equatorial regions.
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Norway
Severe criminal justice in San Marino described
The account praises San Marino as the oldest republic with harsh laws. It claims thieves lose a hand and murderers are cast from a precipice into a gorge called Forf. It notes a period without murder until a recent case of a woman convicted for killing her young daughter and denied mercy.
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San Marino
Wealthy Volunteers Spark Larchmont Fire Company Proud History
The Larchmont Fire Department claims exceptional wealth among its volunteers with 15 to 18 members owning cash and securities valued at up to 12 million dollars. About 30 members collectively hold roughly 5 million, while the rest contribute between 0.5 and 1 million. Members are summer residents, staying only part of the year.
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Larchmont
L. 1
Puzzling Patent Medicine Ad Offers Wide Remedies
A cluttered, OCR scraped page touts numerous tonics and cures for piles, kidney issues, coughs, headaches, and general ailments. It includes testimonials, vendor names, and claims of instant relief, urging readers to request circulars and try Pyramid and Carter products.
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T. G. Stevenson
AOS
Iospitable
Kansans
Topeka
Ges Aven
McMillen
Michigan Supreme Court
Friends of Female An iTrage
Ir Te
Ways and Mesnd
Buennesa
Hin Ine
Brooklyn
Oscevia
Neb
Statistics of
Mary
Tylor
Tappnor
Ore
Lawels
Ted Rales
Xwayne& Son
Philadelphia
Mig Honey Co
San Francisco
Allyda
Agentiar Marshall
Carter
W.T. Drake
Measo
Iraiso
Flora Seay
Uiyana
Dak
Lillie Wilegix
Brookland
N. Dak
Fruna Shay
Havana
A. O. Lytle
A. Q. Brde
Davelder
Mm.b. Powell
Skookum Root Hair Grower CO
Bonth
Fifth Avenue
New Yorks
ODF Ware Fogratered
Albion Milling Co
Albion, Mich
Iit
the Gas Co
Sau
Marshall Light
Samuel Pitcher
G. C. Osooap
Lowell, Masa
Castoria
A. A. Anougi
M. D
Oxford &J
Brooklyn, N
Ceemanee
J. W. Loomis
le Balle
Nemes
Roller Mii
Alo of
Chuney
W. Loomis
Aegime
Rence
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