Modern Soldiers of Be Fare Badly in Nicaragua Revolt
A sprawling report profiles foreign mercenaries and volunteers in Central America. Pittman, a Boston native, served as colonel in Nicaragua and was captured after a decoy fortification attack. Christmas and Bonilla figures plot revolutions in Honduras and Nicaragua, with waves of boats, Gatling guns, and failed moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittman
Boston
Pan
Ins
Nicaragua
Bluefields
Estrada
Tegtitid
Pittoon
Sal
General. Lara
Philander.c. Knox
United States
Managua
Paducah
Olivares
Madriz
Christmas
New Orleans
Honguran
Manuel Bonilla
Honduras
Bonilla
Angatate
British Honduras
Davila
Teddy
Warifke
Chis
Lou Faiana
Gyntemania
Aog
Thésbonder
Sthhs
Bay Islands
Celta
Manuel
Bo“milla
Puerto ‘Cortez
Tiaye
Chiatinaa
Ander
Guatemala City
Onduras
Victor Gordon
Vatélief
Gordon
South Africa
Vehus
Syinge
Spanish Fort
State Department
Central
America
Neville
Cure for Stage Fright Claims by Dr Bonnier
The text reports Dr Bonnier of Paris asserting a cure for stage fright linked to facial nerves and phlegm blocks. It describes voluntary facial contractions and nasal nerve connections as central to the condition and suggests a proposed remedy to empower performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eict
Pierce Bonnier
Col
Parla
Bounter
Direct Primary Movement Gains Steam Nationwide
The article notes growing support for direct primaries in the United States led by Wadhams. It cites states adopting mandatory or optional direct primaries and the shift away from conventions as the will of the many rather than a few party insiders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
United States
Wadhaws
New York
T Ad
Hemantonions
Ani
Beda
Otia
New Jersey
Massachusetts
Alabama
Florida
Kentucky
Tennessee
Michigan
Connecticut
Delaware
Maryhind
Maine
North Carolinga
Rhode Island
Pilgrim Rail Plan Aims For Fujiyama Cableway
Japanese delegates at the Berne railroad congress favor a cable car system to make Mount Fujiyama more accessible to about 20 000 annual pilgrims. They compare it with the Bernese Oberland cable, deeming it best for the Holy Mountain route.
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Fujiyama
Japan
Berne
Niepen
Bernese
Oberland
Aapas' Ie
Ellie
Polly Has Aged Rivals The Jenny Of Carnarvon 122 Years Old
The Jenny of Carnarvon, 122 years old, remains at sea challenging rival ships. The May of Whitehaven, built at Cowes in 1708, is 112 years old and six years older than Polly. The May, a jigger smack, was rebuilt eighteen years ago and still shows strong seagoing qualities under owner Ashcroft with a crew of three or four.
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Polly
Credit
Great Britain
Jenny
Carnarvon
Witehaven
Molly
Ashcroft
May
Cowes
Hay
Munich waitress walks 58 thousand steps daily
A Munich waitress at a large restaurant and beer garden chronicles her daily workload by counting steps from 30 o clock to midnight. With a stride of 27.5 inches she logs at least 58 000 steps, about 25 miles, an eight hour march cited by a German paper as showing the hard tasks women perform.
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Munich
Beer Garden
Aboriginal Race Dwindles in New South Wales
A parliamentary report notes a continued decline in New South Wales Indigenous numbers with the aboriginal population and full bloods shrinking since 1882. The last census shows 4 million population with 8919 total in 1882 and 2123 full bloods. current figures indicate 6486 male and 689 female adults and 48 full blooded children.
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New South Waten
New South Wales
Mambera
Vermilion Industry History in Hong Kong Secrets
Fragmented passage notes vermilion making as a long standing Hong Kong industry with Chinese control and secrecy. Mentions European knowledge restricted and artificial production by Chinese, with reference to products including tobacco and games, but text is garbled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hongkong
Jara
Trey Ee Tobacco
New York Women Plan Residential Club for 1 000
Prominent New Yorkers back an ambitious project to create two linked buildings in Manhattan offering housing for up to 1000 women. The Junior League Residential club and Model Kitchenette Apartments for Women will provide rooms, board at six dollars weekly, social recreational facilities, education, and utility rooms while preserving independence and liberty.
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New York City
New York
Wora
Eh ‘Ued
Wim
Dorothy Whitney
Aviiam C. Whitney
Mnuch Fine
Quduey
Charles Rumsey
Liberty
New
Tyoren
France appoints chief of aeroplane corps
France names General Roque as commander in chief of aeroplanes and plans a 400000 dollar appropriation for the aeroplane department. The minister of war intends to order army aeroplanes this fall and to offer a prize for a superior military aeroplane. Cow adopts orphan piglets near Mount Vernon Ohio.
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France
Sky Fleet
Roque
Aeroplane
Monaco Seeks Way To Spend Surplus After Election Swell
Monaco, amid a controversial post election moment, forms a four party council with Heal, True, Patriot, and Progressive National groups. The prince approves a 200000 dollar annual budget while debate grows over how to spend the surplus in Monte Carlo gambling venues.
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Monaco
Perathesia
Aip
Heal Monegasques
Monegasques
Patriota
Progressive
National
Tata
Pola
Columuanl Counel
Quésy Ton
Beford the
Monte Carlo
Parnelling Hke
Afonaco
Tobertacry Mull Island Resort Rumor Nets Treasure Tales
A jumble of historic notes describes Tobermory Mull as a popular summer resort with transient residents and hoarding houses. Reports of a sunken Armada treasure near Tobermory stir locals and divers as Mackenzie and others probe the bay for relics and a rumored gold chest amid ancient weapons and porcelain.
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Tobertacry
Mull
Eonatsot
Aubmarine
London
Ar “Foss
Tle
Elgut Syndicate
Ute
Magicians
Vinetors
Drake
Haryklita
Dover Atrak
Tersela
Phlip
Tobermory
Fitegerald
Danilel
Mackenzie
Marble shortage harms French sculpture demand
French sculptors blame American builders for marble scarcity and high prices. Export pressure to the United States has kept Currara blocks scarce. French quarries are limited and blocked by English and American interests, hindering monumental works like a Rousseau statue in the Pantheon.
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Currara
Darica
France
Bas
Haute Garonne
America
Bartholome
Jean Jacques Rousseau
Pantheon
Nebraska pearl find sparks Elkhorn river hunt
In Stanton Nebraska a $500 white pearl found by Herman Belchet in the Elkhorn River triggers a local surge of pearl hunting. Word spreads as merchants, professionals and farmers join clam diggers in the pursuit after a large pearl discovery near Omaha.
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Elkhorn River
Astrack Stanton
Neb
Herman Belchet
Seidel
Omaha
Link
Pearla
Paris Smoking Pipes Rise With Tobacco Taxes
The article notes a revival of pipe smoking in Paris due to high taxes on cigars and cigarettes. Pipes gain favor in fashion as prices for high grade tobacco rise, with fivepenny pipe packages selling daily. Dealers praise increased pipe sales, and pipes become popular among seaside visitors, mountain resorts, students, and those preparing for the shooting season.
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Paria
Jim
France Acknowledges Rising Horseflesh Consumption
The article notes increasing demand for horseflesh in France with about 600 meat shops in Paris mainly serving poorer areas where horseflesh is the primary meat. It cites annual consumption around 200,000. the price of coats at 8 pounds is referenced as a factor for the poor.
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France
Paris
Korea Population Figures and Ethnic Notes
Population estimates show Korea with 12,968,400 natives and 145,045 linked groups including Japanese and ALN. The fragment suggests ethnic counts but lacks full context or dates.
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Korea
Queen Mary Imparts Independence to Royal Children
The text portrays Queen Mary of England as preferring a Spartan approach to childrearing, aiming to prevent pampering. She urges early self-dressing and personal effort, insisting youngsters learn to manage tasks like tying tapes and buttons without assistance. Princess Mary is growing independent, though a maid’s help is restricted until mastering the craft.
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Queen Mary
England
Mary
Oil Finds Reported in New Brunswick Province
An English company reports gas discoveries in New Brunswick Canada at about 1 000 feet. Three wells with a purported supply of 7 000 000 cubic feet have been capped to prepare pipes toward Morton twelve miles distant.
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New Snunawick
New Brunswick
Canada
Morcton
Mantels and Tiling Showcases in Local Arts Shop
Fragmentary notes describe woodwork and decorations in a display titled Paintings Paper Manging and Dees etallog. Items include mantels tiling and related woodwork with names and addresses partially legible, highlighting a fashion of harmonious decor in a local exhibit.
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Moody
Whitty
Merheot
Nouri
Wurst
Patrick
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