Canadian-Style Edison Rival Promises Long-Distance Light Transmission
Nicola Tisra, electrician, whose work in electrical science rivals Edison's, is developing a transmitter and receiver to transmit light. He aims to enable seeing friends thousands of miles away with New Yorkers viewing a London street and Britons watching Broadway crowds. Tesla has reportedly worked on the problem for three years and is confident of future success.
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Nicola Tisra
Edison
London
Broadway
Tesla
Solvhur
Chicago
Appomattox
Washington
Lee
Congress
Baltimore
Pdo
McKinley
Chik
Foxburs
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Hardware Men's Club of
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United States
Cognioe A
McKintey
Citder
Hoyer
Oyster beds blamed for typhoid risk worries
Eastern scientists warn ordinary oysters trap microbes and spread typhoid. Officials from New York deny danger after inspecting all local beds. The report notes consumption on the half shelf increases exposure but overall risk remains contested.
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Riant
New York
Ancient Pestoyhan brick tablets hint at common life amid ruins
Discoveries from Pestoyhan heap reveals common people used bricks as stationery and found epistles amid Babylonian rubble. The writers omit money views, with no stance on gold standard or silver coinage at 16 tol.
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Pestoyhan
Theti Od
Babylon
Pretenders to Napoleonic Names Enter the French Royal Roll
A historical note traces how claims to the French throne multiply after Waterloo. It highlights Patrice Coutumins de la Tour as a recent entrant whose ancestor allegedly linked to Napoleons kin, fueling a belief in divine right and reviving interest in royal pretensions amid republican governance.
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France
Waterloo
Napoleon
Patrice Coutumins de Lu Tour
M. de la Tour
Napadeon Bonaparte
MS. de da Tour
Weolington
USA
Hedsa
The
Republic
New
Aks
Osea
Acim
Heditechiv
New York Legislature Considers Abolishing Prison Industry
A discussion in New York State Legislature focuses on abolishing prison industries and the fiscal impact of higher taxes needed to support the changes. The article notes New York's large prison system, with about six penitentiaries, and a high crime rate versus Western states.
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New York State
Brooklyn
New York
Prison Reform and Convict Labor Debate
The piece critiques reformers and argues convict labor harms honest workers and taxpayers. It questions judges authority to impose long terms for non murderers and envisions convict use for road and bicycle path construction funded by the state.
Detroit Mayor Pingree Fights Rail Monopoly Fares
The article notes widespread trolley expansion in Chicago and Detroit with profits from low fares. It highlights Mayor Pingree’s push for city ownership of streetcar plants to allow two and three cent fares and curb private monopolies amid renewed railway pressure.
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Iivectric
Chicago
Pingree
Detroit
Boo le
Reform
New York
Li Hang-Chang Seventieth Birthday Observed in Empire
A grand commemoration marked Li Hang-Chang on his seventieth birthday with imperial pomp. Chinese guests and officials joined ceremonies across the empire, presenting gifts and praise in a display of loyalty and influence.
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Li Hang-Chang
John W Bester
A Chameleon Frout in France Mirthful Trout Tale
A French trout species called the black burn shifts color rapidly. It appears nearly black when taken from water and reverts to white or albino hues in two to three days, then returns to brick red in darkness or in a pottery jar.
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France
Pat
Golf Expert. ips Weekly. Tongue’s Eighteen Hole Challenge Envy
A Golf Expert in ips Weekly notes Prof. Tongue played eighteen holes yesterday. The speaker admires the endurance but jokes about the professor’s swearing in seven languages.
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Ips
Prof. Tongue
Mass Rally for McKinley Draws 110000 in Canton
Crowds pour into Canton on September 18 1896 for a massive Republican show in support of McKinley. Speeches by Bushnell Curtin Everett Thurston and others praised the candidate while delegations from Ohio Pennsylvania and beyond arrived amid parades bands and fireworks.
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Canton
Peaple
Stark County
Chas. Kurtz
McKinley
Coodeessman
Stephen A. Northway
Garnela
Lance
Meimorabbie Western Reserve
Bushnell
Pittsburg Tariff League
Acotian Quartet
Senators Cullom
Illneis
Thurston
Nebraska
McKinnley
Charles S. Kurtz
General Hastings
Sylvester T. Everett
Judge Baldwin
Sie Hiniey
Heistand
Dourtyard
McNinley
Invernor Hastings
Americas Club
Pittsburg
Cravernor
Gentlemen of the Americas
Anmsylvania
Dean Wind
Welcom
Pennevivanii
Pehgeors
Amd
Mile Dareat
Fauphinse
Columbus
Major Molintey
Railway bonds and wages under silver coinage proposal
The article argues converting railroads wages and bond payments to silver would force wage cuts. It claims U S railroads pay about 60 million in wages yearly and owe 50 million in bonds and interest. It warns premiums and payment in silver would raise costs, forcing layoffs and wage reductions for tens of thousands of workers.
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New York
United States
Cailer
Eton
Emmaloves
Bensily Ser
Silver standard rhetoric contrasts with bank note value
The passage contrasts private bank or clearing house certification of a fifty dollar check as worth one hundred with silverite demands that the U.S. government stamp fifty dollars of silver as worth one hundred. It frames debate over intrinsic value versus official backing in monetary policy.
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Unite States
Fashions Hint at White Lawn and Purple Color Trends
White lawn ties echo men s evening dress trends while purple dominates Paris scenes. Gowns brighten gatherings with royal tones, skirts trend toward trims, and bodices remain decorated. Sleeves shrink to slim sheaths as women modify styles with pawknots collars and assorted trims.
Prominent Rutile Collarette Trend For Necks In Fashion
A survey of saltiest toilet items notes the rising use of rutile collarettes as separate neck ornaments made from light materials like chiffon lace and ribbons. For an autumn wedding six bridesmaids will wear yellow beau de soie gowns with gold paillettes and feathered hats in a Sonnets toque style with yellow roses. Bouquets feature shaded yellow chrysanthemums and gloves will either match or present eccentric colors, with glace kid preferred.
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Sharon Iron Company
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Hobart Protective and Goldstandard Club
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Republican Executive Committee
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Hardware Men
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Telegraphers’ Association of Chicago
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Demoec
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