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New York Tribune

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1909

Page

42

Early Days of the Motor Vehicle and Mechanical Traction

In June issue the piece recalls early experiments in road propulsion using steam coaches in the 1830s between London Paddington and Bath and the Glasgow Paisley line. It notes parliamentary barriers from rail interests and tolls that hindered progress, plus later attempts by Thompson in Edinburgh with India rubber tires and a steam omnibus.

Frederick Bramwell Hancock City Paddington London Frederick Tondon Bath Birmingham Gloucester Cheltenham Glasgr Paisley Pilate Herod Railway Ines Thompson Edinburgh India Leith Leith Walk Britain Sir J. H. A. Macdonald Chambers

A Sultans Caprices and the Perils of His Indecision

A study of the Ottoman ruler’s distrustful nature and chronic procrastination. The text cites repeated invitations cancelled by the Padishah on astrologers advice, affecting diplomats and guests and even prompting travel between Tyrol and Constantinople before interviews.

Leopard Hunt on the Spruit Ends Without Capture

In a bush private chase, two scouts fail to corner a leopard as it vanishes into dense growth. Pickets post at vantage points, and a boy climbs a tree while beaters push through vegetation. After a cautious search, no spoor or wounded animal is found, prompting a retreat amid thick undergrowth and unsettled excitement.

Major Stevenson-Hamilton Blackwood

Very English Young Turk at Constantinople Drag Hunt

Illustration from a London News depicts Young Turk cavalry officers hunting with drag hounds above the Sweet Waters of Europe. Jemil Bey, who escaped assassination during the mutiny, appears among attendees, along with several English participants and others in pink attire.

Constantinople Europe Jemil Bey London

Macartney Mission Advances by Fast Moving Junks to Peking

English envoy Lord Macartney travels upriver in light junks with a ceremonial flotilla. The expedition enters Taku waters, with the Chinese government bearing costs and mandarins refunding purchases. Natives crowd the banks as ships and crews pass the long riverfront, observing the embassy.

Parish Pei-ho Lord Macartney Jackal Clarence Lion Hindostan Chusan Peking Taku Nks

Embassy of Lord Macartney Faces Ceremonial Barriers in China

Describes the Chinese reception of Lord Macartney and his diplomatic party. Officials parade in full dress near the Emperor’s Park while discussions on kowtow and rank honor unfold. The Emperor agrees to hand kissing in European style, while mandarins resist full ceremonial submission.

Lord Macartney Peking Barrow Dinwiddie Yuenmin-yuen Emperor's Park Tartar Hills Nina Kay-Shuttleworth The National Review

Do Blind Senses Exceed Those of Sighted People

A examination of German experiments suggests the blind are not more capable at detecting sound direction or smell, while touch may be less keen than expected. Examples like Helen Keller are cited, but authors warn intelligence and training affect sensory use, urging further conclusive tests.

Ireland T. W. Rolleston Helen Keller Chambers

Liberal Social Reform Drive in Britain Faces Taxpayer Burden

London June 2. The Asquith government promotes a broad election program including old age pensions and a highly experimental unemployment insurance funded by workers employers and the state. Aimed at uniting Radicalism and Labor the plan anticipates German style sickness disability funds with five shillings weekly benefits and wide coverage while warning of vast costs to taxpayers and taxpayers and employers as the political battle over social reform intensifies.

London Asquith Gladstone Lloyd-George Winston Churchill Sheffield Gilchrist Germany England

Corporal McCann's Squad Tops Company D in Efficiency

McCann's squad of Company D led the company efficiency contest with 1,060 points over 1,030 for the next squad. Brown Jr will host a dinner and theatre for the squad next Wednesday.

McCann David 5. Brown, Jr

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