Gripenberg Blames Kuropatkin for Retreat Loss in War Series
Gen Gripenberg, former commander in Manchuria, arrived in St. Petersburg and accused Kuropatkin of refusing reinforcements that could have held ground. He recounts orders to retreat after a decisive Japanese maneuver and says he requested relief after reporting the situation to the czar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europatkia
Kuropatkin
Gripenberg
Europatkin
Heikoutai
Sandepas
First Army
Unfortunate portrait of Korea’s emperor in Tokyo magazine
A Taiyo article portrays the Korean emperor as a clever yet secretive ruler who personally handles affairs, charms visitors, and weighs dynasty safety over national welfare. It notes his reliance on adviser Homer Hulbert and his indifference during Japan’s war with China.
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Tokio
Korea
Seoul
Homer Hulbert
Korean Review
Japan
China
Poetic Queens and Religious Verse Across Italy
The article notes a queen of Italy inheriting poetic talent in French Italian and her own tongue, and her mother in law Queen Margherita of Italy writing religious verses and keeping a diary of potential historical value. It also reports the American Bible Society receiving messages from Rev Loomis in Japan about donating over 32 000 Testaments and Gospels among 45 000 wounded Japanese soldiers. It then explains ancient Roman footwear the solea sandals and calceus worn with the toga when abroad.
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Italy
Prince of
Montenegro
Margherita
American Bible Society
Japan
Loomis
Airship in a Vision Capt. Byron Patents Flying Vessel
Washington writer describes Capt. George West Byron's airborne craft. He claims to fly from Washington to Chicago without landings, envisions testing near the Washington Monument, and seeks patent protection as construction begins next spring or summer. He vows to outshine Santos Dumont with midair evolutions. Public notices outline design aims to minimize wind resistance and optimize passenger space and initial lift.
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Washington
Washington Monument
George West Byron
Byron
Santos Dumont
Paris
Dumont
Chicago
Patent Office
Cuba
Submarine travels far and airship dreams unfold
Obscure 19th century notes describe a Russian submarine built at St. Petersburg and moved to Vladivostok with rail freighting via lake ice. Capt Byron imagines a multi-gas bag airship with detachable parachute bags and a cabin canopy, detailing a propulsion and control system for long distance flight.
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Obi
Siberia
Far East
St. Petersburg
Vladivostok
Cially
Lake Baikal
Fanchoy
Cuba
Gulf
Minally
Byron
Earth
Waltzing Mice Describe Curious Dancing Rodents
The piece details Waltzing mice as small gray house animals with black white spots at each end and white middles. They move on four feet in pivots often forming circles and sometimes run in groups. They can whirl for minutes without seeming fatigue or dizziness.
Harriman’s ascendancy in finance and railroads outlined
The article portrays Edward Harriman as a world renowned railroad financier who rose from clerk to financier of vast influence. It notes his ties to Standard Oil and the Santa Fe system, his early New Jersey roots, key connections with Stuyvesant Fish and Vanderbilt, and speculation that he may become the head of Standard Oil’s railway ventures.
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New York
Edward Henry Harriman
Harriman
New Jersey
Stuyvesant Fish
William K. Vanderbilt
Kings of Finance
Illinois Central
Illnois Central
United States
Standard Oil
New Yorker
Nineteen Fortunes Second Booker T. Washin ton at Binghamton High
Faculty at Binghamton high school recognize Arthur Callis a colored student who shows marked abilities. He has earned admission to several school societies, signaling cross racial progress in the institution.
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Binghamton
N. Y
Booker T. Washington
Arthur Callis
Binghamton High School
Callis
Origins of trademarks in English commerce
The practice of marking goods to denote a trader’s property evolved from ancient signs and is hard to date precisely. Trademarks were evidently in use by the time of Elizabeth I, indicating an early establishment in English commerce.
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Elizabeth
Gustaf II Crown Prince Rising in Swedish Royal Line
Stockholm reports King Oscar’s ill health thrusts Crown Prince Gustaf into closer ruling role. At 76 the king may abdicate. Gustaf gains experience seen as key to succession and potential regency should crises occur. Royal circles hail the youthful heir as a forthcoming sovereign.
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Stockholm
Oscar
Sweden
Norway
Gustaf
Wax Flowers From Candle Wax and Paper Leaves
Allow small wax drops from a lighted candle turned upside down to fall into cold water to form flower shapes. String the resulting wax blossoms on a wire and attach green paper leaves to create an ornamental plant.
War If Peace Is Possible Says New York Sun
A New York Sun commentary notes that even in early civilization conflicts persisted as guns armor submarines and destroyers clashed. War correspondents fear obsolescence yet Richard Chefoo O'Higgins argues editors will still need trips to cover suffrage meetings college events and a bridge crush.
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New York Sun
Deathroyer
Richard Chefoo O'Higgins
College
Brooklyn Bridge
Dodd's Kidney Pills Promoted As Cure for Diabetes
A 19th century ad asserts Dodd's Kidney Pills cure diabetes and kidney diseases. Mrs L C Bowers of Halo Indiana testifies diabetes improvement and weight gain after using the pills, claiming recovery from backache and prevention of Bright's Disease, with general claims tying kidney pills to many ailments.
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Halo
Ind
Dodd
L. C. Bowers
Bright
Old acquaintance dies at 95 never living long
Reynie recalled a friend who died at 95, yet for the long years of life the poor fellow had hardly lived more than UW minutes, as quoted by Puck in a wry remark.
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Reynie
Ming
Puck
Dean
J. B. Cortes
Forberman
Deppe
N. C
UW. Corton
Foster Milburn Co
Buffalo, N.Y
Nickel Phito service offers low fares and dining cars
Advertises eastbound travel from Chicago LaSalle Street with low rates, no excess fares, and dining and sleeping car service. Instructions to contact Calahan, Gon. Agent at 111 Adams Street, Chicago. Quote from Cleveland Leader about life of an insurance agent and wormwood remark.
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Lasalle Street
Chicago
Calahan
Gon
Adams Street
Premyums
Cleveland
Cure All A Day Remedies and Pledges
Fragmentary ad text promises cures for colds and consumption with laxatives and "Piso's Cure" style claims. Mentions guaranteed refunds if cures fail and signatures on boxes. Includes clipped quips about social status and a note on pile treatment with a money-back offer.
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Ki. W. Groyo
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Edward H. Harriman
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Crown Prince Gustaf
King Oscar
Nillion Dollar Grann
John A. Salter Seed Co
la Crosse
Wis
America
Agr
Institute Oratora
Post-Alfice
Salter
Victoria
Sheaton
Weabu
Ta Crosse
Wia
Eege
Samuel Phtcher
Panpkin
Dee Shey
Bears
Castoria
Lion Coffee
Lion Cove
Seave
Everywhere
Woolson Spice CO
Toledo
Ohio
W. L. Douglas
Douglas
W.L. Douglas
Naomi Utter
W.k.sougue
W.l.douglas
Coron Colt
Brockton
Massachusetts
Fon Renner
Pintons
Western Canada
Ottawa
Crum
To . J. Bioucaron
Quincy
W.ow
Tous
Taiampolis
Cusutte
Calaban Block
Michulkee
Crawford
West 6Th
Kinsas City
M. M. V.mcinnne
D Ave
Papaterik
Detroit
Dilek
Ivan
Won Brothers
Streaton
Enterprise Mfg
Mpa
le Ge. McClai
Pino St
St. Louis
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