Lipton to challenge for 1901 Americas Cup with Erin plan
Sir Thomas Lipton, returning from France, will challenge for the 1901 Americas Cup. The Shamrock to be altered to a new design called Erin, with Watson drawing the lines and Thorneycroft handling alterations. Trials to begin off Sandy Hook with both vessels, aiming for a late spring 1901 departure and races in August or September.
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France
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Lim
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William Gibson
County Antrim
Median in the Census Sets New Term for Averages
A Washington correspondent notes the coming 1900 census will introduce the word median to replace or complement average in common usage. Median marks the point where equal numbers lie above and below and helps avoid errors from overreliance on the traditional average age. The article explains why the center of population differs from the median point and how geographic shifts skew the average versus the center.
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Boston Transcript
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Columbus
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Philippine Islands
What Can We Do to Make a Better City
Sheldon argues Topeka should seek righteousness over wealth, urging citizens to pursue honesty, faith, and altruism. He cites biblical guidance and civic virtue as the foundation for a worthy city, beyond factories or mansions.
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Sheldon
Topeka
An Electrical Shoe Invented by Bohemian Shoemaker
Engelbert Todenhberger of Bodenbach near Dresden has created a heated walking shoe using an electrical apparatus in the heel and heat tubes under the sole. The Chicago News notes Unterveer's claim that the invention provides protection from snow and rain at 23 florins, about $11.
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Bodenbach
Dresden
Chicago News
Unterveer
Bear Lodges In House Tower In Livonia Tale
In Livonia a Russian subject recalls a neighbor's bear who slept in a bed in a tower room when guests gathered for a northern summer visit. A timid cousin Ivan avoids the bear, but finds himself sharing a two bed room as the bear occupies the couch near the door. Dawn arrives with the bear still present, and breakfast finally reveals the uneasy guest and the unwelcome animal.
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London News
Ambition of a Philadelphia Schoolgirl
In a West Philadelphia class the teacher asked twelve children what they planned to be when grown. A seven year old girl timidly said she would be an actress if she stayed pretty, otherwise a schoolteacher if she grew ugly, revealing early thoughts on gender and aspiration.
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West Philadelphia
Philadelphia Record
Ardnamurchan Longevity Breeds Patriarchs on Remote Coast
In Ardnamurchan on Scotland’s west coast longevity appears common. The Scottish American notes that many locals reach ages between 100 and 112 within twenty years, citing climate remoteness and Indigenous Ardnamurchan nature as possible factors.
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Ardnamurchan
Scotland
His Matinction and a Dialect Lion
A brief quip from the Washington Star notes Broncho Bob recalling years ago when he mingled with people interested in dialect. He admits he cannot write dialect though he can speak it well saying Ekin talks it great.
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Broncho
Washington Star
Sharp Mayoralty Contest Yields Lewis Victory in Ward Two
In Navarre’s tight Republican race on Saturday A J Lewis incumbent won the council seat for the second ward with 87 votes against Stansbury 36. The party slate includes mayor J J Wise and other councilmen across wards along with assessors and education trustees. Navarre and West Brookfield report March results and Democratic nominating woes.
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George Obenour
West Brookfield
A. J. Lewis
Lewis
Stansbury
J. J. Wise
J. A. Jacoby
J. E. Johns
Jacob Graze
C. H. Wiseman
Malcolm Biddle
Harry Griswold
Fred. Hose
G. W. Becker
Massilion
Ephraim Bowman
Richville
Board of Education
S. A. Conrad
Elizabeth Folger
L. P. Slusser
R. B.crawford, Jr
John A. Graham
Navarny
Levi Hair
John Stantz
Alfred Allman
Harry Hullinger
D. J. Wolf Rover Augustus Crossland
Fire destroys Bremkamp saloon building in Crostan Spring
March 19 report from Crostan Spring details a midnight blaze that consumed Fred Bremkamp's building housing Barney Post's saloon. Dr Dis Singer of Canal Fulton raised the alarm as flames quickly spread, awakening residents while firefighters saved the Ft Wayne freight house. Insurances totaled 600 on the structure and 500 on the saloon and contents.
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Bremkamp
Post
Woodford Missing After Boarding House Debt
E W Woodford an insurance agent failed to pay a 28 50 board bill at Mrs Seiler s boarding house at Mill and Tremont streets four days ago The last sighting saw him headed to bowling alleys His note to Mrs Seiler said not to worry he would pay it though he was liable to shake Massillon dust
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E. W. Woodford
A JADED HORSE AND HEALTH REMEDY AD
A dated advertisement compares worn horses and tired stomachs to the need for pure blood and a healthy liver. Knox Stomach Tablets are promoted as a cure for nervousness, dyspepsia, biliousness, loss of appetite, catarrh and constipation and claim to restore health by purifying blood and improving digestion. The note invites readers to mail fifty cents for a full sized box and mentions a school entertainment on Friday March 2.
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Knox Chemical Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Inter aban trains schedule from Canton to Masaillon
On and after Monday Oct 46 1800 trains run hourly from Canton Public to Masaillon and return to Canton. Service starts early morning and runs through late evening with limited half hour offsets as listed.
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Canton
Masaillon
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