Dreyfus Sentenced Ten Years in War Secrets Case
The Dreyfus retrial ends with Alfred Dreyfus condemned to ten years detention, already serving five years, making release possible only with a presidential pardon. The court’s 5 to 3 vote upheld guilt amid claims the verdict targets Jews and risks broader French unrest. Labori and Demange plan a revision petition. Paris riots suppressed. speculation swirls about the case’s political impact.
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Resnes
France
Dreyfus
Ger
Sfortalgh
Republic
Prada
Grady
Alfred Dreyfus
St. Tortueé
Amthley Droytns
Kit
Siply
Decytus
Agethet Dreyfus
MM. Labori
Demange
Paris
Pelle
Grants Ancient Lineage Traced From Norse and Norman Roots
A genealogical sketch traces the Grant family origins from Norse king Hacken Grant to Norman roots through Wodine and possible Danish links. It notes names like Richard Tee Grant archbishop in 1828, Sir Lawrence Le Grant sheriff in 1258, and Sir Duncan Grant holder of the castle and barony, highlighting a long line of Grants across Scotland and England.
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Strathspay
Wes
Spey
Graig Blair
Castle Erquhart
Loch Ness
Edward I
Lorthy
Seafield
Matthew Grant
Windsor
Conn
Ae Norse Rate
Scotland
Flemouth
England
Nantasket
Mass
Grant
William Frazer
Edinborough
Gen
Laat City
James Grant
Earl of Seafield
Switla Dent Grant
Russia
Col. Teetor
New York Tribune
Wadine
Asia
Norway
Hacken
Wodine
Trondalagen
Perayso
Heming
Danehte
Gantesbury
William Lan Grant
Alvreda Byset
Moly
Lawrence le Grant
Tavernesshire
Duncan Grant
Smatilda
Glenerirna
Whorle Grant
Lewrence
Grane of Grant
Hoag
Mary Stewart
Mary
How Different Nations Eat
A brief, period voice survey of eating habits by nation. It lists English, American, Russian, French, German, Swede, Italian, Turkish, Japanese, Chinese, and Greek diners, noting knife, fork, spoon, chopsticks use and eating speeds with comic generalizations.
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Pices
Itallam
Omaha
Canadian Half-Breens and Their Mixed Heritage
Frederic Irland in Scribner's extols Canadian Half-Breeds for fearless stock inheriting traits from Algonquin, French, English, and Scandinavian lineages. He contrasts them with full-blood Algonquins in remote forests, noting the half-breeds’ wood-lore and resilience.
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Canada
Frederic Irland
Scribner's
How the Heaver Builds His House
A brief note on beavers building for themselves and their families, describing beaver dams and lodges observed during travel. The author compares natural history illustrations with real structures and notes variably piled sticks and mud as typical beaver construction after photographing a dam and lodge.
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Teaver
Vargi
Frederic Irland
Scribner's
Their Best Folks That Allus Does Thair Best
The Atlanta Constitution poems extol diligence as troubles fade and restful reward follows steadfast effort. It notes the hot weather record broken in Chicago and other towns, highlighting regional heat extremes alongside traditional bluesy verse.
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Allus
Polks
Atlanta Constitution
Chicago
Velvet Fashions Dominant For Winter Dresses In Baltimore
The Baltimore Sun notes pastel colors and velvets will define winter attire. Madame George reports exquisite pale rose and lavender silks with opal like effects. Velvet gowns for street wear, draped long skirts, and heavy embroidery with fur trims mark a high fashion season.
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Baltimore Sun
Charles
Madame George
Modiste
Paris
Moanme
Dletail
Foylard
Wisdom of the Ancients and Suffering Reflections
A garbled miscellany of ancient quotes on frugality time suffering and acting well cites Cicero Epictetus Seneca and Plutarch. It notes Santa Barbara’s inhabitants fleeing bombardment near Panay as soft scrap materials for a ship Oregon amid a battle.
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Cicero
Epictetus
Seneca
Plutarch
Santa Garbara
Ebers
Panay
Daft Fashion Notes On White Crepe Gowns And Black Lace Gowns
A dainty white crepe de chine gown trimmed with pink roses and black lace details is described. An architic evening gown of black crepe de Rhine features a fully plaited skirt and velvet ribbon, with a plaited corsage and lace chifon sleeves. Other outfits include jet-covered lace, oblong spangles, and beaded embellishments, plus a cream lace gown with gold bead arabesques and pastel color combinations for evening wear.
Remarkable Wasp Rearing Its Young On Spiders
An excerpt discusses a wasp provisioning her nest with spiders to feed her larvae. The female stings each spider, paralyzing it for weeks, then stores them in a mud cell before laying an egg. The sting may alter the spider’s nervous system, preserving the meat for long periods.
The Squirrels Arithmetic
A whimsical verse about a bright eyed squirrel on a branch calculating winter needs. The scene shows a nest in a hollow limb and a family singing in bed as the squirrel ponders how many nuts are required for the season.
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Sauffre
Gree
Chinese labor in the Philippines sparks a debate on exclusion
Consul-general Ronnsemile Wildman argues no progress in Philippine natural resources without lifting Chinese labor bans. He claims only Chinese workers can develop commerce and industry, as natives resist work. with white labor scarce, the country risks stagnation or retrogression amid debates on labor policy.
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Ronnsemile Wildman
Amercan
Hong Kong
Philippines
Conran Wildman
Australia
Cain Tee Main
Pristina
Manila
Archipelago
Washington
Ther
Islands history shows Chinese in early settlement
The Manila Times notes that Spaniards found Chinese on the islands when they first arrived and Chinese have since contributed to development. It warns that halting Chinese migration would hinder national progress and mentions a protest directed at Consul-General Wiltman.
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Counney
Beng
China
Wiltman
Manila Times
Winter campaign and sun tanning myths in society
A fashion era debate on winter beauty signs and sun tan myths. Doctors warn against removing healthy tan while weighing risks of freckles and pigment loss. A salon expert notes cosmetics may ease sun damage but skin tone changes remain common with seasonal wear. A fringe tale recounts hair care beliefs tied to moon phases and old nail cutting superstitions.
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Wien
Bert
Sumbura
Jane
Caron Satunday
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Wisdom OF the Ancients
Oregon
Squirrels
Chinese Labor TN Philippines
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