Encouraging reports on missionaries and Chinese crisis
Acting Secretary Hill announces a cable from Commissioner Rockhill dated Shanghai September 7 reports quiet routes with only four northwest provinces showing disturbance. US Consul General Goodnow at Shanghai dated September 7 lists missionary deaths at Punchu Waiku and others, with boards notified.
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Rockhill
Shanghai
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Northwest
State Department
United States
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Punchu
Waiku
C. W. Price
Plotenen
E.R. Atwaler
D. H. Clapp
George J. Williams
T. W. Davis
Rowena Bird
Mary L. Parteidigo
Loneon
Peking
Morning Post
Conger
Amer
Legations
McKinley
Takahira
Sverenary
Atate
Agate
Bi Hong Chang
Veking
Holm Theraniina
Wikhington
Chettein A. Dugger
Joseph
Hradion
Col
Daggett
Ghderdiken
Herlin
Vinay
Phaes- Jay
Miilay
Yung Ta
Pao
MagePy
TalYuon-Pn
Dat
Chane St Tung
Hankow
Jie
Tat-Tuan-Pu
Court Mourning Rules Across Europe After Regal Deaths
The piece outlines court mourning customs following the deaths of King Humbert of Italy and the Duke of Saxe Coburg. It details durations from three weeks to three months, varying by relation to the sovereign. Attire includes black dress, white gloves, and specific accessories. military members wear black crape bands. Black is universal across Europe.
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Italy
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England
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London Times
Indies
Europe
Mount Ararat Ascendancy Reported From Armenia Peaks
The Ararat mountains in Armenia include Great Ararat and Little Ararat. Great Ararat reaches 17,260 feet and was climbed in 1829 by Prof. Parrot with a later ascent in 1900 by a Russian Geographical Society member. Little Ararat, taller in steeps, is linked to legends of the resting age and has volcanic history with eruptions in 1785 and a sulfurous discharge in 1840.
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Ararat Mountains
Armenia
Ararat
Russia
Turkey
Persia
Great Ararat
Parrot
Scientific American
Russian Geographical Society
Peoggenpohl
Judi
Monument on a Mountain in New York Peace Memorial
Engineers face a bold supply problem for Lookout Mountain’s summit monument. The disused freight rail line cannot carry the stone and a new road of four miles may be built to haul 60,000 pound blocks to 2000 feet. Night work by Surgeon McKeeva notes abundant nocturnal wildlife in Mindanao. Captain Lans reports German gun captures at Taku with Krupp furnaces. Newfoundland sealing records 25 year strong with 5,000 seals taken.
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New York
McKeera
Mindanao
Tropics
How to Make Fortunes in Chemistry and Rubber
Mr Huntington argues that chemistry applied to business offers vast wealth. He cites rubber as a prime target and envisions a future where discoveries by chemists or botanists could rival steel fortunes. He would pursue rubber cultivation in Africa or South America while allying with scientists to develop artificial rubber.
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Huntington
Holland
Philadelphe Press
Bessemer
Africa
South America
Traveler from Sahara Returns to Washington with Date Palms
A Sahara traveler arrives in Washington with young date palms destined for Arizona. He describes nights cooler and star filled, days hot with sirocco, and a silent caravan under desert dunes guided by stars. He recalls Bedouins, oases, tents, goat milk, dates, and Arabian coffee, fearing it may be a dream.
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Sahara Desert
Washington
Arizona
North Africa
Arabia
What the Tourists Spend
The New York World notes a sharp spend pattern at Switzerland and the Riviera in 1598. About 2,200,000 visitors paid 28 million for hotels and trinkets, with average hotel bills near one dollar. Riviera visitors totaled 270,000 with $225 average expenditure.
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New York
Switzerland
Europe
Riviera
Exorbitant Tips Spark Debate Over Social Donations
A discussion on tipping during visits and entertaining debates ending douceur. Critics say excessive giving by the very rich excludes those with limited means, making invitations expensive. The Philadelphia Ledger notes that hostesses should curb servants receiving money and set clear limits to avoid social inequity.
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The
Philadelphia Ledger
Every Servant a Spy in Peking Espionage World
In Peking a culture of surveillance runs through foreign establishments as servants and staff are watched for clues. Diplomatic bargains leak quickly, with reports from legations and consulates revealing conversations, decisions, and possible concessions.
No One Knows Them All A Glimpse Of Language Growth
The article surveys English vocabulary breadth, noting 6000 to 8000 words for most, up to 41000 for some, and thousands of words unseen by lexicographers. It cites Britannica with 10000 unlisted words, Century Dictionary with 70000 unique terms, and a claim no living man could write a page of 7000 volumes. It also mentions florist industry values, ancient Indian cast steel origins, a 1800 year old wrought iron pillar near Delhi, and Rhode Island 349 abandoned farms.
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Savan
Hartford
Conn
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Luceille
Cleveland
Countries
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Kosi Setemtista
Lans
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Fheee
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Newfoundland
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Rivter
British Columbia
Crow’s Nest
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Tientsin
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India
Relhi
Kutub
Rhode Island
Che Smith
Wlite
Smith Premier Typewriter Co
Grracune
St, Paul
White Sewing Machine Co
Ohio
Horsain
Fosters Liniment
Theopold Mercaite de Casaut
de Kalb Fence Co
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Wm. Pfaender
Jac. Klossner & Co
Slardware
van Brunt and Wilkins and Hoostr
Deering
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