Dinner at the White House for Prince Henry
A lavish White House dinner honored Prince Henry of Prussia with President Roosevelt in attendance. Flags, electric lights, and palms framed the East Room as toasts praised German American friendship. Afterward Henry toured New York events including the Meteor launch and city honors.
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Prince Henry
Prussia
White House
Roosevelt
Aig
Holleben
Corbin
Hill
Count Quadt
Col. Bingham
Cowles
Loeb
United States
Cleveland
Lord Pauncefote
Hay
Prince Henry of
Mr. Roosevelt
New York City
Washington
New York
Meteor
Alice Roosevelt
Root
Hitchcock
Comander
Lodge
Spooner
Shooter's Island
Miss Roosevelt
Hohenzollern
Broadway
City Hall
Low
Worthless Prince William sparks Dutch throne drama
A historical review recounts Prince William of Orange as a reckless bachelor whose marriage to a princess much younger than him ended the Dutch royal line’s hopes. The piece notes his lack of patriotism and the risk of foreign influence over the Netherlands. It includes scattered anecdotes about absurd freight bills, and a Paris tale of the Kaiser’s clemency involving a French deserter who aided German officers.
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William
Prince of
Orange
Wilhelm Holland
William Pread
Netherlands
Henry
Paris
China
Count von Waldersee
Shipment North of a Mexican Burro Recounted by Traveler
A Philadelphian who recently returned from Mexico describes a shipment north of a Mexican burro. The account adds detail on the journey and the challenges faced during transport.
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Mexico
London Staircase Blooms Trend Decorates Banisters
A London fad features flowers arranged on ledges outside banisters along staircases. The display brings vibrant color to interior halls and entrances, with residents adopting the practice to brighten homes.
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London
Man in Paris Keeps Raven Despite Lease Rules
A Paris resident defies lease terms by keeping a raven and a kitten in a small flat. The concierge notes that the lease bans birds and dangerous animals, but the man remains attached to the raven amid ongoing tenancy issues.
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Paris
Butter Reverence Echoes Oleomargarine Debate
A Washington Post note recalls Senator Ingalls amid the oleomargarine dispute of old. He quipped he had never tasted oleomargarine but honored true butter for its strength and antiquity.
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Ingalls
Senate
Washington Post
Ink and origin notes in 18th century texts
The article discusses chemists favoring gal late of iron as ideal ink, cites Oregon’s first appearance in Jonathan Carver's Travels around 1778, and mentions a possible corruption of Ara gon. It also notes a Washington army post named in honor of General Miles and Rev. Alexander McKenzie completing 35 years at Shepherd Memorial church in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
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Oregon
Jonathan Carver
London
Aragon
Miles
Woman's Auxiliary Army
Washington
Alexander McKenzie
Shepherd Memorial Church
Cambridge
Mass
The Alps Rivers Provide Sources for Major Seas
The Alps span about 90 000 square miles and birth rivers that feed the North Sea Black Sea and Mediterranean Sea.
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Alps
North Sea
Black Sea
Mediterranean
Dr Caldwell's Laxative Syrup Pepsin Ad Claims Quick Relief
The advertisement warns against speculation and promotes Dr Caldwell's Laxative Syrup Pepsin as a guaranteed cure for constipation indigestion and dyspepsia. It invites readers to ask their druggist or send the pharmacist's name to Monticello Illinois for a free sample bottle.
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Dr. Caldwell
Pepsin Syrup Co
Monticello
Ill
Skins for Coronation Robes and Fur Price Rise
It is estimated that about 108000 ermine skins will fund the peers and princess robes for the coronation. With fur prices up due to demand, about 27000 dollars worth will be required for the ceremonial.
Baltimore Artist Henry Kayton Celebrates 93rd Birthday
Henry Kayton the veteran Baltimore artist marks his ninety third birthday. Among his notable works are portraits including President John Tyler and North Carolina Governor Iredell.
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Henry Kayton
Baltimore
John Tyler
Iredell
North Carolina
Putnam Faceless Dyes Sold By Druggists At 10c
Faceless dyes from the Putnam line are advertised as easy to use like soap with no mess and no failures. Each package sells for 10 cents through druggists.
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Putnam
The Price of Liberty in Eternal Vigilance
A wry reflection on liberty requiring constant, prepaid vigilance as a social duty.
Ironing a Shirt Waist Instructions for Home Care
Practical household guide from the Philadelphia Inquirer on ironing summer shirt waists. Steps cover starching with Defiance, smoothing in a damp cloth, rolling, airing, and specific ironing order from sleeves to bottom. Extra notes include care for plaits, iron cleanliness, and drying before storage.
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The
Philadelphia Inquirer
Lincoln Monument Proposed for Washington by Burnham Olmsted McKim
Senator Cullom backs a Washington Lincoln monument using a Doric 250 by 220 foot terrace design. The plan, linked to the Burnham Olmsted McKim commission, features a tablet with Gettysburg speech words and a large esplanade with fountains and tree plantations.
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Senator Cullom
Abraham Lincoln
Washington
Burnham, Olmsted and McKim
National Capital
Capitol
Washington Monument
Lincoln
Washington Star
McKim
Skippers of the Lakes And The Buck Board Origin
The piece extols lake skippers navigating Great Lakes waters in fog and snow, praising their skill and tough handling of 500 foot vessels. It then recounts the origin of buck-board as a wagon adaptation devised by Dr. Buck in the 1820s to reduce wagon breakdowns on rough roads.
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Duluth
Buffalo
Great Lakes
Pyper
Buck
East
Tennessee
Dr. Buck
City Hall Caller Trapped by Clever Operator
A young man at the city hall loses temper during a telephone call. The operator stays calm and reveals knowlege of his identity. The caller claims recognition from newspapers, but the reply jokes that a lobster can recognize him.
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Old City Hall
Central
Quick
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
New Chinese Viceroy Brings Japanese Officers to Front
Yuan Shi Kai, the viceroy of Chili, imports skilled Japanese officers to organize a military force. The Japanese, in Chinese dress, work with vigor, promising that future foreign troops will face different equipment than what allied forces used in recent operations.
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Yuan Shi Kai
Chili
Japan
China
Uganda to build cathedral using Pilkington gravestone
The foundation stone for a new Uganda cathedral is laid with the gravestone of Rev. Mr. Pilkington, killed by the Baganda years ago. He was Cambridge educated and a noted athlete.
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Uganda
Pilkington
Cambridge
Proverbial View on Women’s Influence in Crimes
A dated reflection states that a woman’s influence can drive good or evil, noting men often blame women for their offenses and do so justly. The remark frames gendered moral agency in a phrase commonly cited in historical discourse.
Dear Mrs Prxxhuam and Lydia Pinkham Aid Claim
A testimonial letter claims Mrs Pauline Judson, secretary of Schermerhorn Golf Club, Brooklyn, benefited from Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound after uterine pain and inflammation. Warning note questions genuineness, advises seeking Pinkham guidance from Lynn Mass., and mentions a $5000 forfeit.
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Pauline Judson
Schermerhorn Golf Club
Rooklyn
New York
Lydia Pinkham
PauLryge Jupson
Hoyt Street
Brooklyn
N. Y
Lydia E. Pinkham
Jonah Rescued From Wet Weather Low Spirits
Jonah was brought in from the rain and felt notably down in spirits after his soaking. The incident left him damp and subdued as rescuers reassured him.
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Jonah
Alibi Argued in France as Murder Case Sparks Talk
A man in France offered a convincing alibi for a murder charge at Niece and produced evidence claiming he was burglarizing a hotel at the same time. A separate London club advertised for a secretary drawing 1200 applicants including a duke and several peers.
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France
Niece
London West End
Untitled Reflections On Truth And Ambition
A collection of aphoristic lines on speed and distance, truth and doubt, ideals and effort. The piece juxtaposes whimsical imagery with moral observations, noting how desire, honesty, and enthusiasm shape human action.
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Houston
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Washington, D.C
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Guelph
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