Endowment pledged for Lincoln Memorial University
Amid turbulence a donor group in New York announces securing from Northern sources an endowment of 200000 dollars for the Lincoln Memorial University at Cumberland Gap Tennessee. The bene factors remain unnamed. The institution was largely founded through Gen O O Howard and serves mountain communities.
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Po Partridge
New York
Yeturn
Eged
Larry
Lincoln, Memorial “University
Cumberland Gap
Tenn
Lincoln Memorial University
O. O. Howard
Wetmore
Philadelphia & Erie
Bradford
James Murphy
Kane
Charles Dieffenbach
Erie
John Powers
Greenhorn
Oregon
Edmund Hauser
United States
Canton
William E. Moore
L'Anse
Mich
Bay Shore
Duluth
Joseph Johanek
Wrusau
Wis
Charles Schials
Athens
Frank Wilie
Stevens Point
Madrid Heraldo
Don Carlos
Don Jaime
Ellen Gore
M. de Rydzewski
Huron
S. C
W. L. Miner
W. W. Jones
Rockport
Ohio
Jarrett Berdwell
Henderson, Tex
Jeff Armstrong
Germany Reverses Stand. Arbitration Sought With Venezuela
Germany shifts policy after U S pressure and public sentiment. Berlin agrees to arbitration on Venezuela claims, acknowledging peace efforts and recognizing threats of bloodshed. The Vossische Zeitung notes Germany should admit war or peace, preferring a bloodless potato war to China style fighting, signaling a U S informed decision.
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Castro
Venezuela
Kaiser
United States
Foreign Office
Uncle Sam
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Cologne
Republic
New York
Voxisische Zeitung
China
Vossische Zeitung
Germans Abandon Ship After Capturing Venezuelan Vessel
A La Guayra dispatch says the German cruiser Falke captured the Venezuelan schooner Victoria at the Lake Maracaibo entrance. After cutting its mainmast and disabling the vessel the Germans abandoned it, causing anger among Venezuelans and rising unrest in Maracaibo as crowds protest in the streets.
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la Guayra
Falke
Lake Maracaibo
Victoria
Maracaibo
Great Britain
Germany
Declare War Blockade Commands Tie to Caribbean Ports
The allied fleet commanders report to the government at Caracas that the ports of La Guaira Puerto Cabello Coro and Maracaibo are blocked as part of a declared war effort.
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Caracas
la Guayra
Puerto Cabello
Coro
Maracaibo
Russian mills found in Alaska prove ancient wheat farming claim
Tacoma dispatch reports two old Russian flour mills unearthed in Alaska, dating over a century, supporting the assertion that Russians cultivated wheat there long ago. The discovery highlights early agricultural activity by Russian settlers in the region.
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Tacoma
Wash
Alaska
German Warship Wittelsbach Runs Aground Near Hosover
Copenhagen cable reports the turret ship Wittelsbach stranded near Hosover with Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse and Prinz Heinrich moving to assist. No further details on casualties or salvage given.
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Copenhagen
Wittelsbach
Hosover
Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse
Prinz Heinrich
Freeze to Death and Wolves Devour Shepherds Reported
Dispatches from Hungary report sixty three people frozen to death in three days as wolves devastate sheepfolds, devouring three shepherds and causing widespread concern.
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Vienna
Hungary
German Bank Loses 175000 in Berlin Fraud Case
The Darmatedter bank reports a loss of 175000 due to false entries in the ledgers. A bookkeeper named Neasler, responsible for deposits, is implicated in the defrauding scheme. The incident highlights irregularities at the Berlin bank and concerns about internal controls.
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Berlin
Darmatedter Bank
Neasler
Builders lock out workmen in Belleville Illinois
In Belleville Illinois a city wide building trade lockout was ordered by the Builders Exchange suspending all building operations. About twelve hundred workers including painters carpenters masons and hod carriers were sent out of work due to a dispute between brick haulers and contractors, halting construction and business activity.
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Belleville
Builders’ Exchange
Death of a Dwarf Ends Circus Legend Career
New York dispatch reports the death of a well known dwarf and clown linked to Barnum Forepaugh and Sells circuses. The Japanese performer, 38 years old and two feet one inch tall, was found dead in bed after years on stage.
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Th National Soldiers
Milwing
Itzler
Robert Ganison
Bat- Supreme Court
Monon
Putnamville
Peice
Grasville
Ohio
L Merken
Madison
Wis
Clara
Ridgely
National Bank of South Pennsylvania
Hyndman
Walter R. Mason
Ryan
St. Louis
Robert H. Snyder
New York
Kansas City
Charles J. Denny
John A. Sheridan
Edmund Spersch
Emil Hartmann
Charles A. Gutke
Blocton
Ala
New York Dispatch
Peanuts
Barnum’s
Forepaugh’s
Sells
Chilean cabinet resigns after ten days in power
Chile's coalition cabinet resigns following a dispute with President Riesco over election matters. The Santiago de Cuba cablegram reports the ministers stepped down after ten days in office.
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Chile
Santiago de Cuba
Riesco
Airship Race Challenge Promises Big Prize
M Vero of the Aero Club announces Santag-Dumont has issued a challenge to Messrs. Le Baudy for an airship race worth 100000 francs. The event is expected to occur in the spring.
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M. Vero
The
Aero Club
Santag-Dumont
Messrs. le Baudy
Yates Will Not Return Home Until December 30
Gov. Yates wires that he will delay return to Springfield Illinois, from Miami Florida, until December 30. He left for Miami expecting to be home for Christmas.
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Springfield
Yates
Oglesby
Miami
United States Minister Demands Final Rail Payment
A Seoul dispatch reports the United States Minister to Corea has demanded 31 500 000 in payment owed to builders of the Mekktric railroads. The appeal follows a dispute over compensation for construction work and involves authorities in Seoul and Washington.
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St. Petersburg
Seoul
United States
Corea
Senator Pritchard Undergoes Minor Surgery in North Carolina
Senator Pritchard of North Carolina had a slight surgical operation. The procedure was brief and the senator is resting comfortably.
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Washington
Dispatch
Berator Pritchard
North Carolina
Oyster Mayonnaise Dressings and Lace Petticoats Trend
A recipe details oyster salad dressing with finely chopped celery and a light mayonnaise mix, serving with outlined garnishes. The piece then discusses lace petticoats making a comeback, noting silhouettes for tea gowns and use of various lace fabrics and net for fashionable flounced styles.
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Cayenne
Wedding Fashion Notes From An Outdated Column
The item describes bridesmaids wearing white gowns and hats with white fichus and drapery, noting a near oriental effect with berry-adorned hair and a Mikado-esque styling. It mentions Chinese crepe in Empire style for wedding gowns and fashionable draping for brides.
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Fichus
Satin blouse and silk maguerites with black hat plume
The description notes a pale blue shorty satin blouse paired with white silk floss maguerites. A black hat and plumes complete the ensemble, highlighting contrast between light fabric and dark headwear.
Almond Banana Cream Mold From Old Recipe
A vintage dessert method uses thick sweet cream and ground almonds to create a banana cream mold. It involves soaking gelatine in milk, blanching and pounding almonds, adding eggs and sugar, heating to coat a spoon, then folding whipped cream and almond essence into a cooled custard before molding and chilling.
Two Odd Ornaments for Lace Ties and Jabots
A new twin brooch features two gold swallows in plain gold holding two linked gold chains set with turquoises. A muff chain design uses fine gold with small gold monkeys spaced along the chain, each monkey clasping a pearl, giving the illusion of climbing the chain as it is worn.
Holly in Hair Fashion for Seasonal Styles
The Philadelphia Inquirer notes holly accents in hairdos for the season, with upright sprigs fastened behind the pompadour or atop it and holly wreaths worn around the neck knot. The wreath should be slender and pinned invisibly for a delicate, artless look. Women with ear ornament options favor clusters near the ears.
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The
Philadelphia Inquirer
Practical Household Hints From A Century Ago
A historical collection of home remedies and cleaning tips covers cleansing with aemon juice, removing paint with copper, scouring with cork dipped in coal ashes, improving eggs with mincemeat, restoring quilts by sun drying, preparing a ginger sandwich for tea, and renewing furniture with olive oil vinegar and rum arabic.
Dainty Sachet Bags for Silent Fragrant Touches
Suggestions for tiny silk sachet bags hung on chair backs or used in the handkerchief box, closet, or bureau drawer. Fill with dried leaves of sweet geranium, lemon verbena, and lavender or with lemon verbena alone to emit a subtle, pleasing scent.
Gray panne velvet and lace dress hat by Mrs George Gould
Mrs George Gould wears a gray panne velvet ensemble with white lace sleeves and layered gray hat with tulle and small gray roses. Novelties in gloves include white pique-sewn glace kid gauntlets with pearl clasps and detachable military cuffs in red, blue, or gray with metallic trim.
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George Gould
Fancies for Weddings Fashion News Note
Silver embroidery on a white satin bridal gown tops the latest fashion fancies. Old Honiton lace is revived for bridal dresses as bridesmaids, including children, feature in wedding scenes.
New Corsage Decorations Highlight Ribbon TOBOS
Corsage decorations of ribbon TOBOS gain popularity in larger sizes suitable as ornaments. Newer styles feature narrow heliotrope ribbons in several shades tied to resemble vieleta, arranged in a large bouquet with short streamers.
A Young Girl's Hat Gives Delicate Detail
A white felt hat designed for a young girl features an unbound brim left unguided and wiredless. The back brim turns inward and is secured by a small black velvet bow. Delicate wired jet roses decorate the brim and crown.
New Ideas In Ribbons For Gowns Weave Bright Surfaces
New ribbon trends feature bright satiny textures and wide trims with silk beaver finishes. Green ribbons shot with blue, white ribbons with graduated black spots, and dark blue spot patterns appear on gowns. Embroidered cloth ribbons in narrow widths gain prominence, including black ribbons adorned with forget-me-nots, with oriental color influences.
Umbrellas Parade Brightly for Rainy Day Style
All for a Rainy Day. Umbrellas in green blue and bright red will lift the somber wet streets. Black umbrellas with plaid borders join the edge by hemstitching. Natural wood handles with silver initials bid for favor. Gun metal handles and jeweled inlays appear on the finest models. The Irish blackthorn style with military tassels appeals to men.
Two Sizes of Gloves Fashion Rule Described
The article explains a fashion rule: wear a loose fitting glove on the street and a smaller size for dress in the afternoon or evening, outlining practical styling guidance for different social contexts.
The Latest Ideas from Paris on Smart Belts and Veils
Coronation red cheviot stitched in black forms a smart costume with belt accents. Belts in two sections back lacing and front odd-shaped buckles, made of black taffeta with white velvet stitch. A plain gray silk belt with a steel buckle contrasts with the belt. New chiffon veils complement broad brimmed hats, black chiffon with embroidered rose leaves and deep lace edges, worn large to frame the face.
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