Libau as Russia's Baltic fortress and naval base
A New York Sun writer outlines Libau as a key Russian Baltic port, its artificial breakwater and hidden navy yard, built to shelter fleets and submarines. The article notes railway significance, winter access, and the monumental effort to defend and conceal the base from enemies.
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Russia
New York Sun
Libau
St. Petersburg
Germany
England
United States
New York
Baltic
Admiralty
Navy Yard
St Petersburg
Paltic
Twilight of Mr Kipling in Political Speech
The London Chronicle comments on Rudyard Kipling’s political speaking at Tunbridge Wells, arguing his rhetoric shows a decline from his creative genius and that genius itself remains unpredictable and burdensome.
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Kipling
Rudyard Kipling
Tunbridge Wells
London Chronicle
Loot Recovered From Tree Hollow After Lightning Strike
Burglary victim Albert F Ballard of Putnam Valley NY had silverware two watches a gold smoking set and bric a brac valued at 350 stolen three years ago recovered from a hollow tree trunk felled by lightning. Thieves fled after concealing the loot and did not return.
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Albert F Ballard
Putnam Valley
Cure for Fungus Poisoning Discovery Trials
French scientists Radias and Sartory developed an antitoxin from highly poisonous mushrooms Amanita phalloides and Amanita mappa. Early experiments on rabbits showed success, suggesting injections could prevent mushroom poisoning and enable safe tasting.
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Epicure
Radias and
Sartory
Shielded Gun With Tubular Barrels for Firing From Trenches
A new weapon concept embeds a hollow tube with adjustable sights on a heavy gun to extend through earthworks. The design allows firing from a tunnel formed in embankments while protecting the shooter. It uses removable plugs to seal the tube and barrel ends.
Inventions and Patents Highlighted in Early 20th Century
The article surveys innovations from 400 women applying for patents in England last year to a Kansas City doctor's black eye cure in 20 minutes. It notes folding wheeled luggage rods, an outside window cleaning seat, castor oil plant poison for containment, and a portable vest pocket toxin. It also mentions an American naval offer linked to an adaptable writing tablet.
Fatal Water Hole
Cherokee stalks a hidden water hole where Mitchell looms as the quarry. A tense ambush unfolds as Cherokee aims to shoot, but Mitchell acts first, killing Cherokee and revealing a $5000 reward for Mitchell’s body or capture. The ending notes the buzzard circling above the water hole.
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Mitchell
James Crebson
Grant Co
Secret about painting and names of artists
A visitor asks who painted a fine picture and Mr Comrox replies with a secret about spending a life learning to pronounce artists names. He says that dedicating himself to pronouncing names would not have earned him enough money to buy pictures.
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Mr Comrox
A Perfect Bear
Emma complains about her husband who is inconsistent. Muriel asks what he has done, and Emma notes he claimed poverty to avoid buying new drawing room furniture while spending thousands on a stock exchange seat.
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Emma
Muriel
Stock Exchange
Mirror removal at soda fountain hurts business
A witness explains why mirrors were taken down around the soda fountain. He says women viewed themselves while drinking through a straw and would not return if they disliked their appearance. The remark reflects concern about customer satisfaction and sales.
Witty Irish remark at a suffragette gathering
A beauty and Ireland admirer at a party praised Ireland aloud. She claimed she was meant to be Irish. A quick Irish retort replied that many would say she was meant for an Irishman, highlighting playful gender humor.
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Ireland
Wife Works To Feed Family Says Man
Rehoboth Sunday Herald quotes a man defending his wife who is a college graduate and works as a cook to cover their board and clothing costs. He downplays expense by noting she provides for her own needs.
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Rehoboth Sunday Herald
Voter Hesitation Affects Election Participation
A Stay-at-Home resident, Mrs McGudler, expresses interest in voting but doubts she could exercise her right. She explains that others in her household fear losing help at home if everyone took time off to vote, complicating participation.
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Mra McGudler
Painter’s Fatal Disease Framed As Art Failure
A young painter who had just finished a picture urged a friend to view it. The artist praised the work saying it was his new picture. The friend, puzzled, quipped it appeared to be a case of art failure. National Monthly report.
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Reyted
National Monthly
Saving Labor in Sutten News
A sympathetic woman notes automobiles ease the horse's burden, while Mr Chugegins adds the machines create work for several humans who keep them in repair around the clock.
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Chugegins
Nothing Softens Him in a Portrait of Tompkins
A vivid sketch portrays Tompkins as unyielding and irascible yet capable of surprising warmth. The speaker notes his sharp demeanor contrasts with occasional indulgence in simple pleasures and sharp humor that unsettles or appalls others.
Not a Rash Promise in a Dignified Courtship
A parent asks if the suitor can provide for his daughter's needs. The prudent young man replies that he cannot promise her wants but vows to provide for her necessities. The exchange underscores cautious expectations in a prospective marriage arrangement.
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Chum
Philosophers and Optimists Dialog Punchline
In a quip about outlooks, a philosopher accepts events as they arrive while an optimist flips a dark side to face it. The joke contrasts tempered realism with hopeful resilience.
His Record Proclaims a Fracturing Speedster
A reader notes a man’s reputation for extreme energy in business and hints at his extensive injury record across ten states, suggesting he owns a long history of fractures and risk.
Anxious Parent Debates Husband’s Wealth and Love
A dialog sketch contrasts romance with practical finances as a young suitor seeks a marriage alliance. A wary parent weighs social gain against stable support, pondering whether wealth matters more than affection.
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Him
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