Imperial Yacht Hohenzollern and Kaiser Details
A Chicago Chronicle report describes Kaiser Wilhelm II and the imperial yacht Hohenzollern. It notes the emperor's hands-on helm style, the yacht’s size and armament, lavish private rooms, and the fleet of vessels, with anecdotes of design choices and the throne’s decorative emblems.
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Kaiser Wilhelm II
Edward
Sweden
Meteor
Hohenzollern
Royal Yacht Squadron
Cowes
Vulcan Works
Stettin
Konig Wilhelm
Fatherland
Germany
Queen Victoria
Clever Phoenix girl stops snake scare with calm plan
In Phoenix Arizona a fifteen year old girl demonstrated poise and quick thinking when she found a large snake in a clothes rack at a ranch home. To avoid alarming the delicate mistress, she staged a faux call to distract her and then quietly chased the snake away with a club, returning to normalcy before the mistress rejoined. The nurse tried to react but was restrained by the girl’s prudent actions.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Wich
Arizona Republican
Croker and the Reporters Interview Challenge
The reporter meets Richard Croker for the first time and faces a hurdle as Croker asks why the journalist should seek information from him more than from any other citizen, framing the difficulty of obtaining cooperation.
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Richard Croker
Mr. Croker
New York Times
Wise man who gives advice often fools himself
A proverb notes that a person who seems wise when advising others may fail to apply that wisdom to his own life, risking foolish outcomes by neglecting the very guidance he dispenses.
Words of Wisdom and Wisdom Notes
A collection of maxims on envy truth patience charity and prudent living. The lines caution that envy follows fools and emphasize light over darkness, measured response, and the value of charitable love in life and work. It ends with a Raom’s Horn quotation about truth and expression.
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Raom
The Way Coffee Grows Its Cherry Like Tree and Fruit
A description of the coffee plant noting its tree form reaching twenty feet, attractive green leaves and white blossoms. It outlines the cherry like fruit ripening from green to red to brown, the two beans per fruit, and how pruning affects bean development with rare abortive cells.
Rubber Tires Increase City Mobility And Comfort
Rubber tires emerge as a notable feature of city life with their quiet ride and smoother travel. The advantage lies in reducing jarring, protecting machinery, and lowering repair frequency by minimizing engine strain on rough streets as engines reach high speeds.
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Philadelphia
London transit figures of 1871 show 1268 buses
In 1871 London operated 1268 horse drawn buses with service levels described as modest next to the city’s growing population and streets. The record notes a much larger fleet later and hints at evolving urban transport dynamics in the era.
What Women Like Im Men-BShe No Longer Marries Fox
A woman expands her view of happiness beyond marriage seeking a compatible partner. She values support, mutual happiness, and a lasting connection over traditional status. Her shift reflects a broader appeal of companionship and shared life goals.
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Fox
What Women Like in Men
Unmarried American women are increasingly selective, reads from Cosmopolitan. A foreign observer notes that educated women seek more than support or status and will not marry unless a man uniquely satisfies. old maid terms fade as women pursue love and fulfillment. The piece also covers travel costume trends with brown and white textile styling.
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The
Chicago Post
Rafford Pyke
Cosmopolitan
Mr. Pyke
A Man of Chivalry Prefers Other Virtues in Romance
The author argues women admire character over looks, stating that good looks are not required for success with the opposite sex and that a man’s virtues win favor more than physical beauty.
Outfit Descriptions from the Center Fashion Page
The catalog lists four ensembles: a trim centerpiece outfit with a scarlet coat edged in white paired with a black and white shepherd’s plaid skirt. A dark gray suit features matching bands. A white serge jacket accompanies a deep red duck skirt.
Young Girl's Frock and Parental Support Rights
The article describes a linen or pique dress for a young girl with a double material coat, embroidered waist, and a large brim hat, stressing proper drape and finish. It also notes a legal shift toward recognizing a mother's rights to a child's earnings, especially for widows bearing maintenance burdens.
Parental rights over child earnings discussed in Harper's Bazar
A father may claim the service and earnings of his child while the child lives with him and is supported by him. The right rests on parental maintenance duty and compensation for the service. Its duration is uncertain but certainly lasts until the child reaches age 14, and usually during the en-
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United States
Harper's Bazar
Nathan Proposes in Sudden Hopeful Plans
Nathan confesses aspirations to wed Widder Young, seeking to share his wealth and “blessings.” He asks if she will join him, sparking tears and a sudden plan for an early marriage, as he concludes with a brief prayer. Paul Laurence Dunbar.
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Nathan
Widder
Young
Amon
Paul Laurence Dunbar
New” Lippincott
Vancouver Revokes Liquor Licenses From Music Halls
The people of Vancouver British Columbia have withdrawn liquor licenses from several music halls. The move impacts venues hosting live performances and shifts local entertainment licensing dynamics. The action signals a crackdown on on premise alcohol concessions affecting event schedules and attendee access.
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Vancouver
B. C
The Sixth Sense of Direction Traced to Inner Ear
A French scientist Reynaud proposes a lost sixth sense in animals and humans resides in the semicircular canals of the inner ear. This sense, tied to equilibrium, helps animals retrace routes and find home, with migratory birds, fish, and mammals relying on it. He notes the sense varies by race and is not a measure of intelligence.
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Reynaud
Noisy burglar alarm scares entire neighborhood
A house fitted with an advanced burglar alarm uses a powerful hooter and external lamp to draw responders. An electrically opened valve releases compressed air to blast the horn, while a thermostatic setup can trigger the alarm if wires heat. The device rouses neighbors for about an hour until vented.
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Endymion
Doctor Freind Soliloquy On A Patient's Pulse
An amusing tale from old convivial days describes Dr. Freind called to a festive bedside. He cannot count the pulse and haltingly thinks drunk, yet corrects himself and orders a harmless mixture. The next morning the patient confesses his diagnosis was correct.
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Freind
Arkansas Governor to seek repeal of public execution law
Governor Davis of Arkansas will push repeal of the public execution statute at the next legislative session. The move follows a boy named Lemoyne Jayne who witnessed a recent hanging and then hanged himself while imitating the execution with peers.
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Gov. Davis
Arkansas
Lemoyne Jayne
President Eliot Favored Recreation Sailing
The text notes Harvard President Eliot enjoys sailing during vacation, being a skilled and frequent sailor who handles a boat with notable ability. It adds a proverb comparing pursuit of pleasure with inevitable risks, "There is no gathering the rose without being pricked by the thorns."
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Eliot
Harvard
The Isthmus of Tehuantepec Rail Route Gains Interest
The Fortnightly Review cites Mrs. Alec Tweedie on the Tehuantepec railway as a looming freight rival to U S transcontinenta l lines. Mexican completion in 1895 is advancing but harbors were lacking until Weetman Pearson plans two new ports at a cost of 15 million dollars. The 50 year monopoly will enable heavy freight, with the Tehuantepec crossing soon shorter than Nicaragua and Panama routes, cutting New York to San Francisco by 1265 miles and New Orleans to San Francisco by 2010 miles.
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Alec Tweedie
Tehuantepec
United States
Gulf of Mexico
Pacific Ocean
Weetman Pearson
Nicaragua
Panama
New York
San Francisco
New Orleans
Fouts Support Grows for Cebu Death Row Soldier
Friends and brothers in arms of Phineas Fouts appeal to President McKinley for clemency or commutation after the Spanish American War veteran was condemned to death for murdering his Cebu sweetheart, Senora Genevieva Torres. Nina Fouts leads the effort as Ohio figures push influence, citing temporary insanity.
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Phineas Fouts
Cebu
Company L
Tenth Ohio Volunteer Infantry
Zanesville
Fouts
McKinley
E. C. Brush
Senator Foraker
Ohio
Nina Fouts
Senora Genevieva Torres
Senora Torres
Noted French Composer Edmond Audran Dies in Paris at 59
Noted French composer Edmond Audran who died in Paris last week at age 59 was best known in America for his opera La Mascotte.
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Edmond Audran
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