Prophecies and Comets Sparked End of World Fears
A survey of historic doomsday predictions from Saintly and secular prophets across Europe. It cites Joan Stoflyr, Baxter, and Abbe Du pin, noting widespread public alarm in earlier centuries over predicted annihilations. It discusses comets triggering similar panic, referencing Halley era and Camille Flammarion's explanations of orbital misinterpretations and the anticipated collisions in future centuries.
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Pepe
Burk
Joan Stoflyr
Europe
Bev
Theosuails
Cartan
Tin
Stoller
Lenser
Jean Stoller
Mr. Baxter
England
Iss
Baxter
Dupin
Dion
France
Whiston
Bayle
Mme. de Levigne
Heaven
Mazarta
Beiieve
M. Camille Flammarion
M. Flammarion
New York Herald
Unaisputed Debate on Philadelphia Arms Case Opens
The dispute centers on Philadelphia North Armesc ent where two lawyers clash over color and paint claims in a heated courtroom exchange. The exchange features sharp taunts as the judges seek clarity on the paint ownership and responsibilities.
In the Shallows by Atrabeth Worthington Fiske
The poem recalls toes in shallow surf as yellow sands glitter and crimson hues drip from hands. Waves ripple under a distant windrow light while shells and pebbles circle the neck and smile of the shore. The speaker longs for ownership of the sea and the distant lands once known, set to a washing sunset in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atrabeth Worthington Fiske
Washing Sur
HIS OWN PORTRAIT. An artist paints a self portrait in Florence gallery
Chicago News discusses the practice of artists painting self portraits. It notes the Uthal gallery in Florence houses a collection by eminent painters. It explains the technical challenge of seeing oneself in mirrors, reflections, and three-quarter profiles. It adds artists often draw from memory and use mirrors to check balance.
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Uthal
Florence
Chicago News
The Parrot Turned Brown Story
A Washington clerk’s wife buys a green parrot for ten dollars. A new servant, left with access to the parrot, ends up cooking it. The mistress returns as the bird is browning, and the girl is sent back to the country a wiser and sadder figure in the tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long
Washington
Washington Times
The Tenuk Strap Trys to Secure Luggage
In a New York Sun report a baggage man testifies that a stout rope around a trunk in a railroad baggage room proves ineffective as it does not bind properly. He says a strap is the only reliable method to secure a trunk, noting the rope could easily fail with careless handling.
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Tnot
New York Sun
Broiling a Steak Odor Housekeeping Tip
The article notes that broiling steak often fills the house with smoke and meat odor. It suggests opening stove dampers to create a draft to carry fumes up the chimney, claiming many housekeeping annoyances can be avoided by knowing how.
Unmentioned Gift At Missouri Wedding Receives Back Subscription
A groom’s ten year back subscription to a neighboring county paper, a gift not listed among the wedding presents, came from the Kans City Journal publisher Hoth Are Dimicalt. The anecdote notes the difficulty of settling into married life after a tip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Kanaas City Journal
Tom Thumb Abroad in London Newspapers and Royal Gaiety
Recounts Charles Stratton known as General Tom Thumb born 1832 Bridgeport Conn. and his European tour under Barnum. Describes London press first portrait Feb 24 1844 at Egyptian Hall and Princess Theatre shows, royal summons to Buckingham Palace with Queen Victoria and Leopold of Belgium amused, Queen Adelaide gifting a tiny watch chain, and Wellington’s quizzical nod at the miniature performer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Nicholas
Mary Shears Roberts
Tom Thumb
Ty Yankee
Bridgeport
Conn
Charles 8. Stratton
Charley
P. T. Barnum
Waxiger
Europe
Atlantic
St i
Sanny Tool
London
New York
Barnum
Princess Theater
Egyptian Hall
Piccadilly
Edward Everett
Mr. Murray
Mr. Barnum
Buckingham Palace
Leopold
Queen Victoria
Marlborough House
Queen Adelaide
William TV
Adelaide
Duke of Wellington
Napoleon
Wellington
Siam to issue first paper currency September 21
Siam plans its first paper currency on September 21, the king’s birthday anniversary, to ease trade amid coin confusion. Consul General King notes the move will reduce reliance on rupees, silver taels, and Mexican dollars, and lessen costs from Chinese money changers. The Bank of Hong Kong and Shanghai has hit its issue limit and Siam will back notes with silver soon. The treasury holds about 12,000,000 reals at home and £450,000 in Europe with no public debt.
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Siam
King
Bangkok
Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation
Europe
Balloon Trip Over Atlantic Aims For 12 Day Crossing
Aeronaut Louis Ged ari plans an Atlantic balloon voyage in a 11 000 cubic meter craft carrying ten people for two months. The 12 000 kilogram balloon includes 5 000 kilograms ballast. Godard estimates travel time around 12 days under adverse conditions, with three assistants and journalists aboard. Total crossing cost about 40 000 dollars.
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United States
Louis Ged~ari
Atlantic
M. Godard
Salt Revival Rescues Evansville Woman From Death
Nellie Allen of Evansville Indiana lay on an operating table seemingly dead for three minutes. Doctors tried nitroglycerin and strychnia with no effect. As a last measure they injected a pint of normal salt solution into a vein and she revived within seconds, opening her eyes and asking for food.
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Nellie Allen
Evansville
Tnd
J.J. Richstein
Making Distinctions in Music Ruschod Says
In a Star report, Mr Ruschod notes that hearing music in a theater costs $5 per seat and regards it as art, while the same music in a nearby flat or played on a piano suggests a different kind of racket. He admits limited knowledge of music but highlights the distinction.
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Mr. Ruschod
Star
Peat Bed Plant Aims to Power Mexico City
William A. Stern of Philadelphia has acquired peat bed property rights in the valley of Mexico and concessions to lay electric lines to the capital. He plans a plant to generate electricity by burning peat, promising lower costs than coal at about two dollars per ton versus twenty dollars.
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Mexico City
Valley of Mexico
William A. Stern
Philadelphia
Stern
Pug Sense and The Tester Carriers Note Fashion Dogs
A fragment hints at summer attire for tester carriers and a call from the Chicago Record Herald to start a movement. It mentions dogs chained as part of an odd pairing with fashion and social action.
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Chicago
A Wonderful Serum Experiments On Pitty Patients
Argentine surgeon Dr. Carlos Villar reports treating 50 tuberculosis cases at Buenos Ayres military hospital from December 2, 1900, to April 20, 1901. He claims early stage cures in 40 days and advanced cases in 90 days, with injections every few days. Critics including Dr. George B. Shrady doubt the serum’s value, urging dry air, good nutrition and exercise as the true TB cures.
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Carlos Villar
Buenos Ayres
Villar
George B. Shrady
New York
Prag. Koch
Roel Ja
Miles Plans Army Reorganization Approved by Root
Gen Miles completes army reform details approved by Secretary Root. Total force 76,787 with 18,862 artillery, 15,840 cavalry, 13,734 coast artillery, and 4,800 field artillery. Infantry 18,620 in 40 regiments. engineer battalion 1,248 plus staff. Confusing end notes omit unclear fragments.
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Miles
Root
Army Electrician
Rm Eh NL
Ssese Indian Scouts
Otal Wtren Ete
Sepeperceseseserenee Mtn
Plan for Vancouver ship to lead five year polar voyage
Plans finalize a vessel to be built at Vancouver for Capt Joseph Bernier to lead a five year north polar expedition. Cost set at 80000 dollars with J B Tyrrell as companion. Ship features include three masts top sail schooner rig flush deck and removable rudder and propeller for Arctic conditions. Crew of 14 with six scientists.
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Vancouver
B. C
Joseph Bernier
J. B. Tyrrell
Bernier
Yale Plans Grand Stand Funds For Baseball Season
Yale graduates have raised about 4000 dollars with 3000 secured and guarantees from underclassmen. The 10000 dollar goal for the grand stand is seen as likely to be completed, with construction expected to start soon and finish in time for later baseball season games.
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Yale
Dowager Duchess Shares Family Fortune After Bequest
The dowager duchess of Manchester shares a 3 million estate with her mother and two sisters, from Fernando Yanaga who left Consuelo, the duchess, all real and personal property. New York real estate valued around 2 million. total estate likely over 3 million. The brief will surprised many and may affect the duchess's status and finances.
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Duchess of Manchester
Tate Fernando Yanaga
Fernando
Famely
Fernando Yenega
Consuelo
New York State
New York
Nana
Antonio Yenava
Kaye
Fimma Yanaga
Yanaga
Cansuelo
Manchester
Canesuelo
Tapland
Wire-wound gun patent eyed by Army officers
Army officers show keen interest in Capt William Crozier of the ordnance department for improvements in wire-wound guns. The invention reinforces a central tube with wire layers and features a locking method to prevent longitudinal separation while slightly interrupting the outer wire envelope.
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William Crozier
Ordnance Department
Crozier
Hague
Military Academy
Michie
Army Ordinance Office
New Warships Plans and Speed Limits Revealed
Washington correspondent reports naval board decisions on battleship and armored cruiser designs. Ships will approximate 13000 to 14000 ton classes with speeds capped around 19 to 22 knots to maximize coal storage and battery power, with debate on turret layouts and superposed versus quadrilateral arrangements.
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Washington
New York Herald
Board of Constructin
Aiachinery
Plana
Ambdy
Union Iron Works
Perry
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Lou
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Suliie Allen
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William Stern
SHIP
Explorers
Fernands Vanaya
Qrdymsse
Saya
Gainsborough
Genulie
Chinago Record-Herald
J. Pierpont
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