Hedin Discovers High Tibetan Mountains and Trade in Religion
Sven Hedin’s expedition penetrates Western Tibet and discovers a vast mountain range beyond the Kuen-Lun and Himalayas. He reaches Chigotsé near the Brahmaputra sources after months of peril, notes Tibet’s religion as its chief industry, and observes monasteries, lamas, and dzongs with vibrant temple architecture.
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Tibet
Sven Hedin
Himalayas
India
Brahmapootra
Indus
L'Ilustration
Hedin Reveas
China
Gobi
Pyrenees
Mont Blanc
France
Tranel
Colosssl
Lhasa
Bouvalot
Littledale
Sien Hedin
Rome
Cashmere
Chigotsé
Tachi Lama
Dalai Lama
Tibetan
Nvarztsé-Tso
Kuen-Lun
Hedin
Layang
Buddha
Kailas
Manasarowar
Que
Holes in NYC Ground Point to Major Rail and Office Projects
Two large excavations open in Manhattan signaling future rail and office complexes. One site near Centre Street will host a six track subway and a fourteen story municipal building, while another pit at 23rd Street Broadway and Fifth Avenue prepares for a twenty story office tower costing about 4.5 to 5 million dollars.
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New York City
Pennsylvania
New York Central
Manhattan
Brooklyn Bridge
23D Street
Broadway
Fifth Avenue
Centre Street
Park Row
Duane Street
Chambers Street
24Th Street
The First St Pauls and Its Historic Fire
The article recounts the early construction of St Pauls begun after the 1136 fire and finished in 1498. It notes the spire height of 52 feet, a ball and cross topped by an eagle, destruction by lightning in 1501, and the Lollards tower lock-up. It details the bishops palace, gray friars church, later cloister, choir school, and interior monuments including those to Sir Philip Sidney, Sir Francis Walsingham, and Sir Christopher Hatton. It explains the old foundation structure with deans and canons, and its destruction in 1666 when the roof lead and rebuilt spire flowed away.
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Europe
Bishops
Gray Friars
Christ Church, Newgate
St. Paul's
Philip Sydney
Francis Walsingham
Christopher Hatton
Shakespeare
John Beauchamp
Humphrey
Duke of Gloucester
St. Albans
London
Scientific American
Whimsical Titles From Haiti's Emperor Reflect Era Pageantry
In 1811 Christophe declared himself emperor of Haiti and ruled until 1820 with a royal court and nobles. Among his favorites were three names later seen as playful titles Duke of Marmalade Count of Lemonade Earl of Brandy. These names were actually race or plantation origins and not mere whims.
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Haiti
Christophe
France
Germany
Jumping at a Conclusion in Village Matrimonial Talk
In a village style discussion a caustic elder laments hasty marriages and recalls long courtships. The crowd shares quips about timing and understanding before marriage ending with a comic misread about jumping to conclusions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coortin
Chicagoans See New York as Base for All Power
A New Yorker and Chicagoan observes Chicago leaders favor New York as the nation’s base, arguing Chicago’s elite pursue success by relying on New York. He cites figures on Seattle trade and lists many Chicago men who relocated to New York for opportunity, noting fashion, schools, and commerce follow New York trends.
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New York
Father Knickerbocker
Chicago
United States
New York City
California
Metropolis
Mr. Gage
E. H. Gary
Moore Brothers
Paul Morton
John A. Drake
John W. Gates
T. A. Shants
York
Chicago Daily Journal
Directoire
Harold F. McCormick
Gotham
Chicago Association of Commerce
Edward A. Leicht
J. B. Murphy
Lawrence Reed
Harzel Martyn Trudeau
Albert H. Scherzer
William Candlish
Hayden B. Harris
John
Frank A. Vanderlip
Robert B. Armstrong
Trumbull White
Herbert S. Houston
F. M. Stires
Melville E. Stone
William Smith Mason
George Grant Mason
Silent” Smith
George W. Ogilvie
Alfred Henry Lewis
Washington
Wall Street
Philippine Islands
Vanderlip
Mr. Mann
Chicago Still Competing With New York For Metropolis Title
A long, reflective piece tracks Chicago’s bid to be America’s real metropolis amid rival claims. It notes Dr. Emil Hirsch’s assertion and Colonel Motz’s data from Seattle, plus Chicagoans past and present who shaped finance, industry, and culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil G. Hirsch
Chicago
New York
America
C. W. Mott
Northern Pacific Railroad
Seattle
Seattle Chamber of Commerce
Dr. Hirsch
The Possibilities of Deer Farming in Agriculture Bulletin
A Department of Agriculture bulletin by D. E. Lantz outlines deer farming as a forest improvement and venison source. It discusses species including elk and moose, breeding, costs, fencing, and potential markets, noting elk meat prices and preservation benefits.
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Bronx
United States Department ¢ Agriculture
D. E. Lantz
Biological Am Vey
Seling
Biological Survey
Paterng
Wyoming
Yellowstone Park
Mr. Russ
Arkansas
Ozarks
Rum
Alleghanies
Zoological Parks
Washington
Iowa
Missouri
St. Louis Park and Agricultural Company
Taney County
Otzinachson Rod and Gun Club
Clinton County
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Dzong
Tach
Lima
Chigatse
Real Metropolis
Windy City
Stone
Madison Square
Fifth Avenue Hotel
Hudson
Alleghenies
Rockies
West
Gary
Ilinois Steel Company
Masons
Ohio
Alfred Peats
New
Frazin & Oppenheim
H. M. Byllesby & Co
D. H. Burnham & Co
George R
Frederic W. Upham
Edward J. Brundage
Dr. Evans
Clair Drake
George E. Foss
Gressman
James R. Mann
Gustave Frohman
Financial Centre
J. G Cutting
Salt Lake City
Clifton R. Wooldridge
Dome
Detective Wooldridge
Department of Agriculture
Usine
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