26 Aug 1898
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Newspaper
Oak Park Vindicator
Location
Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1898
Page
1
A miscellany of quotes and observations ranging from urban demography in Austin to Chicago street life. The piece jokes about snuffing candles, talkative people, and chicken metaphors, then pivots to opinions on Germans, Spain, the Cuban conflict, and a prediction about Chinese army reforms.
The Washington Star satirizes a congressman misusing a coral insect metaphor about Pacific islands. He warns about foresight in statecraft and imagines a ship carrying insect powder possibly founder in the vicinity, highlighting the dangers of rash ideas.
Labouchere argues that when ill or well a good-looking nurse is preferable. He urges hospital authorities to stop discriminating against attractive women seeking nursing jobs, noting patients would benefit from their soothing presence and that beauty is a rightful attribute.
Brugsch Pasha uncovers an ancient papyrus filled with comic colored scenes. Animals wear human roles, a cat as a fashionable lady and a cat barber shaving a dressed rat. The piece echoes modern humor and Kipling’s quip about old tales.
A Lucknow Pioneer editorial laments British interference with Indian customs while urging Indians to acquire English virtues before demanding political rights. The piece argues virtue underpins true progress and legitimizes governance of annexed states, warning rulers must uphold high moral standards.
The London Truth essay recalls eighteenth century attire and customs. It notes corsets with buckram and whalebone, hoop skirts, elaborate sleep positions, and bed accessories. It contrasts fashion with comfort and mentions snuff, scents, hierarchies, and notable figures.
The article lavishly praises Empress Eugenie during a Compiegne visit, calling her a rare beauty in prime and detailing admirerly descriptions of her skin eyes and hair. It notes the high interest for France and the imperial couple, while Eugenie maintains calm despite expectations and precautions.
An 8 million dollar Klondike gold shipment could be melted into a two foot diameter cylinder about five feet long to replace one third of the Phelan monument shaft, with the season’s Klondike output estimated at 10 million dollars leaving a million left over.
A Philadelphia North American item portrays a tense exchange where American officers deride Cuban fighters as unable to fight, and the insurgents retort that the officers should not boast about their ease in battle.
A portrait of Sanford B. Dole, 53, noted for overthrowing a monarchy and leading Hawaii toward American incorporation. The article describes his cold, haughty demeanor, refined dress, and long service in Hawaiian politics since returning as a young lawyer.
A Detroit Free Press quip contrasts two responses to umbrella loss. One claims the hook handle, the other cites a silk cover as the reason for taking the umbrella, illustrating a humorous defense of personal possessions.
The clock in Westminster clock tower was installed on May 30, 1859, becoming the world’s largest clock. The iconic tower has since stood as a landmark and timekeeper in London.
A remarkable plant, the Acalypha Sanders, from New Guinea, on view at the Temple show. Discovered by plant hunter Micholitz who also found a striking moth orchid amid Papuan skeletons. He carried specimens to Singapore for safe dispatch, praising its long crimson flower spikes and green leaves as a potential popular addition for modest budgets.
The article sketches a restrained, enigmatic leadership style of Mr. Dole, detailing his monocular calm and listening posture. It traces Sanford Dole’s rise from Hawaii politics to the Supreme Bench, provisional government, and presidential role, with notes on his conservative stance during revolutions and key marriages. It also discusses plant lore and Hort ideas linking to Acalypha and New Guinea varieties.
San Francisco Chronicle notes the death of James L. Dowsett, the first white child born in Honolulu on December 15, 1829. Dowsett was a widely known figure respected by native residents, with a family history including an English mother and a captain father lost during a pearl expedition. His funeral drew large crowds and his lineage links to a perilous colonial era.
In a San Francisco auction, Pretty Lilian Blair defies rivals to win lot 17, a case of dresses and hats ordered for her by Don Manuel Barillas. Amid tears she pursues the bid, with janitor James Feore stubbornly contesting until Blair secures the items for $200.
The recent Congress session focused on wartime measures while key banking and currency reform bills were sidelined. Early hopes for significant reform in the House faded as war legislation assumed priority.
M Carolus Duran criticizes young Paris artists for chasing notoriety and literary themes, urging adherence to painting. Paderewski plans to stock Scottish cattle in Poland, including hornless Aberdeen Angus. John W. Alexander earns France’s Luxembourg gallery honor. his work The Green Bowl is praised as a rare standout.
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