Chanting Priests of Russia Awe in Moscow Monastery
A traveler recalls the deep resonant intoning of Greek rite in Russia. Monks with baying voices perform prayers to save the czar, especially at Alexander Nevsky monastery in St. Petersburg. The scene blends austerity with lavish silver tombs and jeweled chapels.
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St. Petersburg
Nevsky Prospekt
Fifth Avenue
Turgeneff
Alexander Nevaky
Adrianople
Persia
Alexander Neveky
New York Sun
Bicycling Boom Transforms Rural Taverns and Town Life
In Rocutster a bicycle culture reshapes commerce and social life. Riders crowd stalls, taverns shift from strong drink to milk and lemonade, and landlords adapt to a new, drink-light economy while wheelwomen influence local trade and propriety.
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America
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Dexter
Clay County Wins Prize Over Madison In Matchup Of Aged Groom
A playful clash of county pride notes Clay County surpassing Madison County in a contest over older grooms and younger brides. The piece recounts Colonel P Y Lyttle’s marriage at 78 to a 16 year old, with local spins about a new life member in the Clay County Democratic club as a nod to enduring romantic leads.
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Madison County
General Clay
Dora
P Y Lyttle
Lyttle
Henry Watterson Lyttle
Clay County Demoocratic Club
Senate Rivalry Delays Organizing as 1896 Battle Looms
Republican senators plan no Senate organization until after Cleveland leaves the White House. They fear pledges to silver interests and view responsibility as politically risky. The looming clash over free silver and Nicaragua canal plans dominates GOP and Democratic maneuvering as 1896 approaches.
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Cleveland
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Nevada
Brigandage and Armenian prisoners reported by Van governor
Dispatches from Van governor dated November 29 and December 6 describe acts of brigandage there and the capture of a portion of a twenty Armenian band wearing Kurdish dress and armed with modern rifles. Six prisoners are said to belong to the Armenian Revolutionary Committee.
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Van
Artonian Revolutionary Committee
Campaign chatter on diplomats and allies in the republic
The item notes remarks about Mr. Bayard of Delaware and a British ambassador role in U S politics. It reflects provisional campaign discourse and cross party statements regarding foreign representation and diplomatic ties amid ongoing political maneuvering.
Banking panel hears Carlisle and Eckles on new plan
Secretaries Carlisle and Eckles testified before the House banking committee on a proposed treasury led banking plan, contrasting with the Baltimore model and debating state bank taxation, elasticity of currency, and note issuance. They warned rapid revisions and printing of the bill followed cross examination.
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Elf
United States
President’s health worries Democratic hearts in Washington
Washington December 11 President Cleveland seeks Democratic support for his financial plan amidst cabinet talks with senators and representatives. Sherman denounces the treasury role while Cullom Medill feud looms over Foraker McKinley pathways. Gresham refutes British Nicaragua claims.
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UN Sucessor
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Robert Graveq
General John O Black Nominated U S District Attorney for Northern Illinois
Washington December 11 General John O Black born Lexington Mississippi 1880, son of a minister, served in Civil War era battles and sieges, rose to major general, later studied law and held pension commissioner and congressman at large for Illinois. His nomination to be United States district attorney for the northern district of Illinois was announced.
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