Canadian and World News Roundup In 1880s tone
President Cleveland appoints John H. Coppinger as Consul at Toronto while Manitoba crops advance beyond last year's pace. Montreal dates mark the Macdonald Monument delay. Cadet de Boucherville wins gold at Kingston Royal Military College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
John H. Coppinger
Illinois
Toronto
Manitoba
John A. Macdormld
Montreal
Cadet de Boucherville
de Boucherville
Quebec
Royal Military College
Kingston
Ont
C.H. Mackintosh
Ottawa
Atlantic
Pacific
Forres
Man
Howel
Association of Executive Health Officers
Guelph
Clarkson
Maclise
Bristol
Dominion Line
Thomas R. Dupuis
Queen’s University
Citizens’ League
Learn to Swim and Enjoy the Water With Skill
The article extols swimming as essential for full seaside pleasure and explains why humans struggle at first while animals adapt quickly. It highlights swimming as easy to learn, its liberating movement, and the lasting benefits, noting opinions on the best time of day for a swim and suggesting breakfast swims are not common.
How to swim efficiently and safely for best health
A period piece advises best swim times between 10 and 2, warns against swimming after meals, and stresses confidence in self taught swimmers. It explains arm and leg strokes, the importance of kick propulsion from the legs, and correct foot and hand positions to maximize efficiency and prevent wasteful movements.
New Swimming Aids and Lessons Explained
The article describes gymnasia offering pulley based systems to teach swimming movements on land, including breast and side strokes and floating. It notes a foreign designer’s patent for paddles or plates to aid swimming, with light wood hand and foot plates in three sizes, strapped on for easy use, though popularity may be limited.
Moslem Riot in Rangoon Leaves Many Dead and Wounded
Despatch reports police killed twenty Mohammedans and wounded many more as clashes erupted after Hindoo temple threats. Troops, including bayonet charges, dispersed crowds across multiple streets while volunteers were called up. Continuous fighting persisted through the afternoon with significant casualties on both sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rangoon
Feming
Hindoo
Fleming
Mr. Fleming
The German Elections and the Peaceful Mood
The article argues that modern Germany rejects war and rejects war scare rhetoric. It notes Germans favor peace over military buildup and taxation tied to expansion of imperial power. It predicts resistance to war measures and possible future Reichstag opposition despite government pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prussia
Reichstag
Germany
Derby Beat: Coachview Echoes At Royal Grounds
A coachside view at the Derby scene reveals a bustling array of entertainers including musicians from various nations singing to young women, little girls on stilts, and burnt-cork comedians praising the crowd. A Chicago real estate agent lordships the moment, rewarding performers and commanding his favorite tune as crowds cheer during the day’s event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kemton Park
Allus
Chicago
Harper’s Magazine
Settlement of Korea Japan dispute ends in cash payment
Japan and Corea resolved their quarrel over an 80,000 sum without war. Corea yielded after an ultimatum, paying 116,000 to settle claims that Japanese residents valued at over 200,000. Japan, stronger, received the larger share. Russia and China loom as possible future threats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Mecca
Buda Pesth
Wilderington
Malta
St. Petersburg
Nicaragua
San Salvador
Republic
Victoria
Monte Carlo
New York
New South Wales
Germany
Russia
Cologne
India
Indian Council
Paris
M. Clemenceau
Japan
Corea
Asia
Peninsular
Vladivostock
The Soldier's Feet and Arms in German Training
A Karper's Magazine excerpt describes German military drills stressing footwear and endurance. Recruits are trained from October, gradual marching increases, and precise record keeping. The piece notes discipline for foot care and the emphasis on getting to the fire line as decisive in combat outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Karper
Fragmented Phrase Reflects Personal Struggle In Text
A garbled OCR fragment hints at a personal struggle with time and life, mentioning brothers and a sense of waiting or delay. The readable portion is limited, offering no clear event or identifiable names or places for a fuller summary.
Untitled fragment about a farm incident
A garbled note describes a man named Jim going to farming and an implied incident with a fellow. Details are unclear due to text garbling, but the piece hints at a specific event involving timing and a potential collision or conflict.
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Henry Clarke
Swansea
Port Arthur
Sitka
Canoe Rocks
Isle Royal
Buffalo
Grenfell
Assa
St. Lawrence
Taylor
Winnipeg
Moosomin
Grand Trunk
British
Edward Blake
Cornelius Herz
Baron Reinach
Panama
Bournemouth
Parnellite
London
France
London Times
Ictoria
Portsmouth
Kiel
Tripoli
House of Commons
T. Cochrane
North Ayrshire
Lord Randolph Churchill
Freemasons
United States
Raven
Georgia
Bolt
American Line
Chester
New York Harbour
Stanford
Altgeld
Michael Schwab
Samuel Fielden
Oscar Neebe
Joliet
Haymarket
Ohio Wesleyan University
Hazers
Olliar
Indiana
Atu
Neagre
As Wu
Giles Convac
al Va
Evi
Tors A
Hik
Alo
Jin
Jim
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