The Hague and Delft Tour of Dutch Life for Americans
The article chronicles American travelers' impressions of The Hague and surrounding Holland. It highlights hospitality at the Central hotel, the vibrant beer garden, and dining, notes parish life and street scenes, and describes Scheveningen beaches, the House in the Woods, and Delft’s canals. It also recalls the royal family, consulate, and the Church of St Ursula with William of Nassau’s mausoleum.
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Central Hotel
Europe
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Atlantic City
Schaviningen
Holand
Markham
Delft
William the Silent
William
Malines
William of
Nassau
Philip I
Old Bill Miner the West’s Notorious Train Bandit
A historical overview traces the career of outlaw California Bill and later Old Bill Miner. From isolated stagecoach robberies in the 1860s across California to 1906 chaos on the Canadian Pacific line, Miner eluded capture, served multiple prison terms, escaped, and was recaptured by Pinkertons. Now aged sixty nine, facing a near end to a violent, romantic criminal career.
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Miner
California
Colorado
Otters
Sonora
Tuolumne County
Milton
Wags
Bill
Oregon
Oregon Railway and Navigation Company
Corbett
Canadian Pacific
Mission Junction
British Columbia
Express
Canadian Pacific Railway
Durver
B. C
New Westminster
Southern Railroad
Pinkertons
Bill Miner
Plumed Hats Sweep Chicago Fashion in Men’s Style Shift
Chicago fashion circles buzz over plumed hats for men marking a century's departure in masculine dress. Alpine shapes in colors with green plumes and yellow borders, plus feather trimmings on soft and silk hats, promise individuality while aligning with new spring fabrics.
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Chicago
Paris
No Rest for the Doctor in Pursuit of Help
A physician confesses he cannot take holidays due to urgent calls for aid. On a mountain trip a porter summoned him to a dying woman in the next car. His wife notes his goatee as he helps her, and the patient later pays via a New York bill sent monthly for a year.
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Albert
New York
Master Eye Outshines Hands in Costume Banter
The dialogue praises a master’s eye over his hands while contrasting aeroplane and diving costumes. Miss Kellerman’s outfits earn approval, revealing a witty exchange about fashion and craft.
Old World Pavements and New Gem Findings Highlight Early Urban Progress
Across ancient cities, Cordova first paved streets in the ninth century with Moorish stonework while Paris London and Berlin followed in successive eras. The report notes widespread filth and improvised drainage and cites 1909 U S gem production gains led by turquoise and tourmaline with new emerald finds in North Carolina and Nevada's rise in turquoise output.
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Cordova
Spain
Paris
Rigard
Philip II
Lutetia
London
California
North Carolina
Nevada
Between Friends Dialogue Reveals Opinions on Taste
A brief exchange shows Alice accusing Mr. Smart of poor literary taste while Kate counters that his view merely reflects his opinion of hers. The lines hint at dialogue about personal judgment and literary preferences.
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Alice
Mr. Smart
Kate
Bright Dollars Spark South Trenton Trade Frenzy
In South Trenton many foreigners sold bright silver dollars dated 1879 at half price, prompting bank notices that these coins are genuine. Small traders warned that such money was circulating, with strangers collecting the coins in the streets.
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Trenton
Cross Country Flying Attracts Growing Attention
New York reports rising interest among aviators in cross country flights. Pierre Vendrine’s feats include 181 and 212 mile hops and a Paris to Pau 500 mile journey, illustrating progress beyond track racing.
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New York
Pierre Vendrine
France
Paris
Pau
Celeste Finds Love and Family After Ad in Country
Celeste Wheeler answers a personal ad for a miniature painter and travels to Windyheath. There she discovers Hugh Ardale is the child’s father and rekindles their romance, promising to stay and raise Martha with him.
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Celeste Wheeler
Long Island
Celeste
Hugh Ardale
Ardale
Martha Staunton
Windyheath
Hugh
Martha
Mrs. Staunton
Thelia
Celia
Darling
Papa
Granny
Celie
Painter of Kings King George portrait by Luke Fildes explained
The famed artist Luke Fildes has previously painted royal portraits including King Edward and Queen Alexandra. He also produced the double portrait of the Duke and Duchess of York as a wedding present now at Buckingham Palace. His royal career spans portraits of Alexandra in coronation robes and a noted drawing of Edward VII on his death bed.
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George
Sir Luke Fildes
London
Alexandra
Princess of Wales
Duchess of York
Buckingham Palace
Duke of Clarence
King Edward
Sir Luke
Academy
Queen Alexandra
No Surprise to Him Drives Church Joining Stir
A remark shows Grabrox joined the church unexpectedly while his business partner debated which member would join. A motion lingers with no progress in time or space as a figure recedes from view.
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Grabrox
Dice
Hluatve
Juliius Charies Hare
Theatrical Change and the Rise of the Press Agent
A theatre debate discusses shifting emphasis from the play to publicity with the press agent taking a more influential role in modern productions. The exchange cites Shakespearean lines as a contrast to contemporary showmanship and promotion.
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