Royal Love Story of Princess Maria and Grand Duke Michailowitch
A Special Letter recounts the Greek Princess Maria and Russian Grand Duke Michailowitch marrying for love after four years apart by Greek royal decree. The King of Greece relented, and the couple wed with two golden wreaths, in Athens, in a tale of steadfast devotion amid dynastic plans and tragedy.
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Maria
Greece
Michailowitch
Russia
Corfu
Paul
Athens
Michael
Reasoning of a Massachusetts Bulldog
A Boston clubman recounts a tale of his bulldog and a Danish boar hound. After the bulldog is knocked about, both dogs vanish briefly yet reappear later together, leading the owner to infer the bulldog orchestrated their joint disappearance and return.
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Massachusetts
Arthur Shepard
Boston
Mr. Shepard
Boar Hound
New York Sun
Royal union sealed in timeless vows at ceremony
The couple exchanged vows as man and wife. The princess is twenty four and the grand duke is thirty seven, marking a formal royal marriage that unites two high ranking figures. The event underscores a union of two prominent European houses.
Stories of Jim Fisk Reveal Unexpected Kindnesses
An old friend narrates scenes from Fisk's life including a farmer recognizing him, Fisk offering hospitality, and plans to fund a large free church to offset his bad image. The tale blends humor, generosity, and cautionary anecdotes from Fisk’s era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col
Jim Fisk, Jr
George G. Lockwood
Fall River
Fisk
Greenfield
New England
Col.,Fisk
Bill
Col. Fisk
Jim Fisk
Massachusetts
Bil
How to Make Black Ink in Old Home Recipe
A 200 year old method yields durable black ink using rain water bruised galls iron sulfate gum arabic and sunlight. Mix and dissolve for a month then six weeks, adding about twenty drops of carbolic acid to prevent mold.
Summer Baby Warmth Requires Substantial Clothing
The June Ladies' Home Journal notes a summer baby still needs ample clothing similar to winter wear. Lightweight cashmere shirts should be wool based, with a flannel skirt or pinning blanket. a wrap blanket remains necessary though not as thick. Even in summer, newborn warmth is essential as breezes can be harsh until acclimated.
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Ladies’ Home Journal
Uncertain Quote on Women and The Devil
A provocative line claims women believe in a devil to explain the existence of certain people. The remark reflects a controversial view on gender and morality.
Baltimore Rabbinical Divorce Granted in Case of Lena Wolf
A real life scene resembling a famous work unfolds as Lena G. Wolf wins a religious divorce from Maurice Wolf in Baltimore at 653 West Lombard Street before Rabbi Dr. Shaffer and two others. The civil suit continues. judges grant the religious decree after a two hour trial.
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Israel Zangwill
Baltimore
Lena G. ‘Wolf
Maurice Wolf
The
Baltimore Sun
West
Lombard Street
8. Shaffer
Green Street
Wolf
Dr. Shaffer
H. Bearman
L. Strauss
Isaac Cohn
Memory of R C Gill The Patent Office Wonder
R C Gill, veteran superintendent of models in the Washington patent office, oversees 400000 U S invention models spanning over a century. He recalls intricate mechanisms and names of inventors from memory, without records, and has contributed pamphlets and world fair exhibits over the past twenty five years.
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R. C. Gill
Washington
Gill
United States
Patent Office
Liability Insurance Expands In Casualty Coverage
The New York Commercial notes growth in casualty and liability lines with employers liability, fidelity and trust, public liability, elevator liability, and other policies. Employers liability leads, with a single company writing over 275 million dollars in policies last year. There are forty such firms totaling assets around 50 million, up 38 million in five years.
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New York
Lability Insurance
Fidelity and Trust
Public Lability
Senator Hoar Reveals Reading Preferences
Massachusetts Senator Hoar says he reads David Harum for serious work and Gibbon for light amusement, in a recent inquiry into his current library choices.
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Senator Hoar
Massachusetts
David Harum
Gibbon
Minas Gerais: Climate, Population, and Rich Mineral Output
The New York Press describes Minas Gerais as Brazil’s most populous state with 3 to 4 million people and a 222000 square mile plateau. Elevation yields cool temperate climate, extensive rail lines in the south, coffee exports, and strong diamond mining in the north. The region features a vast river system and varied topography, underpinning its prosperity.
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Climnate
Minas Geraes
Brazil
Sao Paulo
Rio de Janeiro
Minas
Republic
New York Press
Sermon In Childs Remark In Great West Missionary Memoir
Rev. Cyrus Townsend Brady recounts weather disrupting western missions in the June Ladies' Home Journal. A missionary group prepares for a crowd but rain keeps them home. a child listener prompts the remark that adults are angry at God for the rain.
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Far West
Cyrus Townsend Brady
Great West
Ladies’ Home Journal
Attractions at Masonic Temple Theater Week of July 8
The Temple theater announces a July week program headlined by Camille D Arville with new songs in the third week, plus Papinta in last week, Henri French direct from London in a European novelty act, Webb and Hassan athletes, Kelley and Violette in a musical sketch, Queriia Vincent songs and dances, Diamond Brothers bag punching act, and Stover with new pictures.
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Masonic Temple Theater
Temple Theater
Camille D’arville
Papinta
Henri French
London
Webb
Hassan
Kelley
Violette
Queriia Vincent
Diamond Brothers
Stover
Van Wyck and Gaynor Quip on Names in Papers
Mayor Van Wyck of New York and Col. John F. Gaynor met recently and joked about their names appearing in papers. The mayor quipped that the pair are getting their names in print a lot, and Gaynor replied with a snappy retort.
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van Wyck
New York
Col
John F. Gaynor
New York Letter Buffalo Commercial
Veterans seek faster action on soldiers' homestead rights
Friends of Civil War veterans protest delays by the General Land Office in approving soldiers' additional homestead applications. They urge Senators and Representatives to investigate and press for timely action on behalf of the old soldiers.
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Friends of the Veterans of the
General Land Office
Congress
Warning on Rome Carthage doctrine for Britain
The French paper Bourdeaux La Petite Gironde warns that Rome and Carthage led to ruin and fears Britain may soon follow with a dangerous dream of universal domination.
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Rome
Carthage
Bordeaux
la Petite Gironde
Homeseekers Excursions Sold July and August by Rail
Homeseekers excursions offered on the first and third Tuesdays of July and August by the Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad to Alabama Arkansas Florida Georgia Indian Territory Kentucky Louisiana Mississippi Missouri North Carolina South Carolina Tennessee Texas. One fare plus 2.00 for round trip with fifteen day limit on outbound and twenty one day limit on return. New wide vestibulated train between Chicago and Waco and Fort Worth leaves daily at 1 50 p m with through Pullman sleeping cars and free reclining chair cars.
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Chicago & Eastern Ilinois Railroad
Chicago & Eastern Minois Railroad
Alabama
Arkansas
Florida
Georgia
Indian Territory
Kentucky
Louisiana
Chicago
Waco & Ft. Worth
Texas
Chicago & Eastern Illinois Railroad
C. L. Stone
Customs of mourning colors around the world
The piece surveys funeral customs noting black in many societies, bright yellow for Chinese priests, white as mourning in China, and Western emphasis on charity for the living. It contrasts death rituals with preservation of the body in China and describes how the dying are treated, often alone outside the home.
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China
United States
Able Jurist Appointed to Porto Rico Laws Commission
Dr. Leo S. Rowe, named to compile and revise Porto Rico law, serves as assistant professor of political science at the Wharton School. Born in Iowa in 1871, he moved to Philadelphia in 1879 and graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1880. He earned a PhD from Halle after four years of study in Paris, London, Berlin and Halle.
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Leo S. Rowe
Porto Rico
Wharton School of Finance and Economy
University of Pennsylvania
Iowa
Philadelphia
Paris
London
Berlin
Halle
Maple City Soap Ad Claims Self Washing Power
An advertisement extols Bad Soap’s ruinous effects on clothes while Maple City Self Washing Soap supposedly preserves, whitens, and sweetens fabrics. It mentions Nevada population 45 761 and promotes Dr. Kiine's Great Nerve Restorer with a free trial bottle offer.
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Maple City
Kiine
What to Wean To Dress Tips for Summer Gowns
A Philadelphia North American note on summer wardrobe ideas suggests including a dress with a double sleeve. The outer sleeve sits flat at the shoulder, loose at the upper arm, flaring to reveal lace or chiffon undersleeve details. Lace jackets and a cohesive color scheme finish a up-to-date, economical look.
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Philadelphia
North
Cheap Excursions to Colorado and Utah From Chicago
Cheap trips to Colorado Utah and Salt Lake City depart Chicago on June 20 July 9 17 and August 1 via Great Rock Island Route. One regular fare plus 2 for round trips return by October 31 1900. Special trains to Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo depart Chicago at 445 p m. Tickets valid on regular trains. Free book COLORADO THE MAGNIFICENT by John Sebastian G P A Chicago.
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Colorado
Salt Lake City
Ogden
Utah
Chicago
Great Rock Island
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Colorado the Magnificent
John Sebastian
Rev John W Sheldon Named Methodist Bishop Historian
The Rev John W Sheldon newly elected Methodist bishop is an authority on Methodism history and has authored Lives of the Methodist Bishops detailing the episcopal board.
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John W. Sheldon
Episcopal Board
Methodist Bishops
Allen's Foot-Ease advertised cure for foot troubles
An old style advertisement promotes Allen's Foot-Ease powder to treat swollen smarting burning and sweating feet coins and bunions. Sold by druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents with free sample offers. Mail requests to Allen S. Olmsted LeRoy New York.
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Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
LeRoy, N. Y
Vegetables Seldom Eaten In Garden Variety
A discussion notes many vegetables fill the garden with nutritious, delicious options beyond the common dozen. It highlights hundreds of nutritious varieties that are easy to cultivate and seldom eaten on the average table.
Very Small Screws In Watches Require Tiny Parts
The article notes that watch screws can be exceedingly small with an estimate that 380,000 screws weigh one pound. It highlights the precision needed in micro-scale manufacturing.
Maple City Self Washing Soap Promises Gentle Laundry Care
The advertisement urges readers to choose Maple City Self Washing Soap to preserve fabrics and keep temper in the laundry routine. It highlights gentleness on clothes and reliability for regular wash cycles.
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Maple City
Insurance Investments in Russia in 1899
The capital invested by insurance companies in Russia reached 209 million dollars. In 1899 the number of insured persons was 21,114 and the total insurance amounted to 35.5 million dollars. Of this sum 20,920,355 dollars went to American insurance companies, the remainder to Russian firms.
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Russia
Allen's Foot Ease Promises Easy Shoes For Women
Ladies can wear shoes one size smaller after using Allen's Foot Ease a powder that relieves swollen hot sweating aching feet and more. Cures ingrown nails corns and bunions. 25c at druggists and shoe stores trial package free by mail Allen 8 Olmsted Le Roy N Y. Trees Die of Electrolysis Causes Bay Ridge Tree Death Blamed on trolley wire fluids residents report one tree dying every three blocks.
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Allen
Olmsted
le Roy, N.Y
Bay Ridge
Brooklyn
Maple City Self Washing Soap Guaranteed Pure
This ad proclaims Maple City Self Washing Soap as guaranteed pure and safe for fabrics. It urges readers to try the product and notes it is available from all grocers. An unrelated quote about praise to ambitious men appears within the text.
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Maple City
Rat Feasts on Fries in Market Street Window
A Philadelphia Record item describes a rat raiding file shelves in a wholesale liquor shop window on Market Street. At about 10 p.m. the rodent appears under a bright arc light, grabbing loose files from inside the pane while the quiet street offers a backdrop.
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Market Street
Philadelphia Record
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