Laws in South Africa Oppose Black Representation
The article reviews a colonial commission report on Native policy in South Africa. It explains the definition of native, the debate over representation in colonial parliaments, and the opposed stance of Boers who resist any black or colored political rights. It notes New Zealand style limited representation proposals and potential franchise changes in Cape Colony, Rhodesia, and other regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Africa
Bloemfontein
Colonial Office
Africa
Cape Colony
New Zealand
Rhodesia
Naii
Transval
Orange River
Shah of Persia Demands Dark Radium Demonstration
In Paris at the Elysee Palace Hotel a telegram invites Curie to reveal radium’s wonders to the Shah. Curie insists on a dark room, the Shah fears darkness, and after debate they move to a safe underground room where Curie signals lights off then on, ending with a lit demonstration amid panic in Persian and French.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shah
Paris
Persia
Curie
M. Curie
Elysee Palace
Lars
Londos
M. Core
M. Paoli
Royallies
Savant
Royal tips from monarchs across Europe
The article notes Emperor Nicholas of Russia giving large tips during a brief France visit, plus about 16 000 dollars in tips and similar sums on officials. King Edward reportedly sets aside 22 000 dollars yearly for tips given his travels. Emperor William of Germany spent at least 16 000 dollars in tips during a Cowes visit, reflecting generosity abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas
Russia
France
Edward
England
Wiliam
Germany
Cowes
Chicago Journal
Mephisto’s Ring Invites Curse and Royal Misfortune
A bizarre tale from Spanish legend describes a gold ring set with an emerald, ruby and pearls known as Mephisto’s ring. Said to bring luck and loss across Spanish royalty, it was mortally unlucky and reportedly struck by lightning twice. Now hidden in a sealed strong box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mip Fortune
Ito Dynasty
Mephisto
Spain
Pilip IL
Philip HW
Philip V
Origin of Pearls and Pearly Substances Discussed
A Liverpool professor reports on pearl oyster fisheries in Ceylon and explains pearl formation. He notes that pearls often arise from irritation by boring sponges and worms with sand grains entering the shell, though nuclei are rare and injury to the shell helps sand enter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Hlerdman
Univer
Liverpool
England
Ceylon
Randolph L. Geare
Scientific American
Herdman
Miss Clara Logan Narrates At Asbury Park Baby Parade
A fragmentary local tale describes Miss Clara Logan, titled Queen Titan of the Asbury Park baby parade, recounting a tale by a log Gre woman. A mischief from a child and a nightly scene in a library are recalled with a curious moral overtones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Logan
Asbury Park
Devil
New York Tribune
Mrs Kate Upson Clark Author and Lecturer
Mrs Kate Upson Clark renowned author of Bringing Up Boys and several other works. She is a favored speaker at women’s clubs and known for wit and wisdom. Her late husband Edward B L Clark edited the New York Evening Post for years in Brooklyn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Upson Char
Aer
Clark
Spencer
Lier Hume
Asim
Brooklyn
Edward BL Clark
New York Evening Post
Strange Dishes and Wagers Across the World
A survey of odd foods notes horse flesh in several countries while frogs, snails, butterflies, and lizards appear as delicacies among various peoples. Historical wagers from 1787 to 1805 reveal eccentric challenges, and Argentina’s 1944 foreign commerce totals about 451.5 million dollars in gold, a high per capita rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Burgundy
Provence
Switzerland
South America
Africa
Australia
Russia
Brighton
John Lede
Lord Cholmonderey
John
London Bridge
Sir John Lade
John Bull
Argentine Republic
Courty Correspondence and Holiday Happenings in Town
Local notes list extended visits from New Carlisle Ohio and Tippacanos City as well as Garrett County Maryland. Many residents travel to Baltimore Frederick and Washington for holidays and concerts. A Christmas program at the German Baptist Sunday school drew praise and Rev Harvey spoke. Chickenpox reduces school attendance. The Methodist Episcopal church hosted a successful Christmas entertainment with a full house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broad Run
Wm. L. Mowerman
New Carlisle
Ohio
Millie
Tippacanos City
Henry M. Harvey
Garrett County
Maryland Collegiate Institute
Union Bridge
John S. Bowins
Hubert Reuutzahn
Howard Huffer
Middis
Reutzahn
Waynesboro
Kay
Harry
Roddie Hoffer
W. Tom Grove
Roxsbury
Washington County
German Baptist Sunday School
Harvey
G. Guyton
Mamie Albaugh
Thames
Simpson
Bitz, Gilbert
Maris E. Peddicord
Katherine Kavanaugh
Washizegtos Grove
Albert Dudrear
Manchester
Falonia Dadrear
Sidney A. Trandle
Baltimore
Trandle
Mirs Maude Simpson
Brunswick
Wilbur Hammaker
Calon Bridge College
F. Bammaker
Richard Estep
Parkersburg
W. Va
Thos
Davis
Exugene Hammond
Georgetown College
Eugene Hammond
Clarence Cullum
Washington High School
C. M. Gallaom
Frank A. Norwood
Frederick
Christmaas
C. A. Norwood
Methodist Episcopal Church
Christmas Services and Programs Across Churches
Christmas programs featured singing, recitations, and brief addresses across Taneytown churches including Presbyterian, Lutheran, Reformed, and St. Joseph's Catholic. Notable items: "Beautiful Christmas Gifts" service, "Be Eternal" and "Big Eternal" numbers, and a Catholic early service at 5 o'clock. Local families and visitors from New York, Baltimore, York, and Middletown shared holiday greetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ss. Joseph's Catholic Church
Ueast
United Brethren
Cornet
Maurice C. Gardner
New York
Frank Gardner
Baltimore
Mather
Jenuia Gardner
William Bricker
York
Charles B. Schwartz
William Gallery
Gallery
Augustus Arnold
William Wheeler
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Santa Maria
Guate- Malo
French War Department
Ring the Curse OF
Gold Coast
Loepresy
Recumenia
Oveter
Rey al
Gshore
Wai
Berlin
E.G. Case
Centon Center
Conn
U. S
Croup
Chamberlain
A. L. Paarre
Kate Upson Clark
America
Aloomfield
Maud Hamsburg
Hansonville
Mire
S. W. Ramsburg
Byron L Zimmerman
Linley Holtz
Millard Palmer
W. Ramsburg
Man
Ramsburg
Misa Myrtle Porta
Hiram Ramsburg
Walkersville
Adr
Bre
F. A. Kilman
Maxad
Hilda Eyler
Frank Hawmaker
Luther Lescaleet
Emma
Lillie Sparrow
Banker's Charity
Carrie Kregle
Bessie Coat
Emme Sparrow
Mary Lescaleet
Mies Katherine Clary
Fannie Kregio
Helen Thomas
Singlng
Missions
Walter Borfma
Lote
Marjorie Fogie
Aix Children
The
Temperance Star
Lola Doodrear
Myrtle Carter
Bureitisville
Beulah Arnold
Middletown
A L. Engelbrecht
Lillian
Lander
Agnes Engelbreskt
London Times
Hbel
A. B
Cbauberisin
E. A. Humphreys
E. Lock
Alice
Cane Colony
G. & P. Telephones
Chesapeake and Potomac
Edwin Devilbiss
Jan S. Clay
Devilbiss & Urner, Insurance
Doll & Alebaugh Building
N. Market Street
Frederick, Md
Osdawiy
S. Amos Trner
Ernest Helfenstein
WW. Patrick St
Frederick County
Barden
Brantifel
Boletano's
Woolgiano's Seed Store
W.L. Douglas
W.L Douglas
A. R. Yeakle
Tse
Seamony
Gumst & CO
Aia
J. A. Kidwiler
Depot
Eld Roientou
Gizahe Teate
Tiawoxr
Contra Co
Acta
Hoteon St
Studebeer
Jiobnston
Bradley
Garrall Street
James E. Doll
J. W. Morris
James
Doll First Nat. Bank
Frederick, BD
Frederick Co
Sporting Goods
Central Hardware
South Market
Chichester
Daly Geaulan
Baum
Yaum
Chattanooga
L. E. Clevenger
Belleview
S_C
E.S. Mobley & Bro., Heating and Sanitary Engineers
OO West
Patrick ST
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