Honolulu's Rosa Berliner Wins China Theater Contract
Miss Rosa Berliner, the sole American woman to perform in a Chinese theater, has signed engagements in Hong Kong, Singapore, Manila, Macao, and Peking after rising from Hawaiian concerts to mastery of Chinese songs and instruments. Born in Hawaii and trained by Professor Berger, she impressed Chinese audiences and secured a principal role, touring eastern and southeastern China as a famed American singer in Chinese theater.
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Rosa Berliner
Rosa
Hong Kong
Singapore
Manila
Macao
Peking
Berliner
Sol Berliner
U and I
Columbia
Berger
Eiren
China
The Unknown Effects Of Tobacco Use On Smoking
An 19th century overview explains how tobacco smoke releases billions of particles per puff, the color change of smoke in the mouth, and the formation of pipe cake. It notes nicotine is colorless and only a tiny fraction precipitates, with comparisons to opium and other substances, urging moderation.
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William ‘Thompson
Kelvin
Pennsylvania
Bos
Lord Russell of Killowen Remembered From Youth
A biographical sketch recalls Lord Russell of Killowen as lord chief justice of England from Newry born. It notes his boyhood in a literary society of youths aged 11 to 16 where he wrote an essay on The age we live in its tendencies and ext rencies. He won the contest with Crescent in the dust and reforms proposed would humiliate old dynasties though no copy survives today.
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Lord Russell of
Killowen
Fngland
Newry
Dean Swift
Lord Russell
Quotations and Aphorisms Mix in Patchwork Voice
A compact collage of famous sayings from Publius Syrus Wendell Phillips Shakespeare Lowell and Ward about misfortune labor health and respectability. The passage strings brief maxims reflecting on effort adversity cheer and propriety with multiple authors cited in a single excerpt.
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Publius Syrus
Wendell Phillips
Shakespeare
Lowell
Leeds Hosts World’s Largest Sewing Machine in Operation
A massive sewing machine weighing 6,500 pounds is operating in Leeds. It threads and sews cotton belting, drawing crowds and showcasing industrial prowess of the era.
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Leeds
Manila Letter: Surprising Manila and its natives
Padwin Wildman's Manila Letter to Leslie's Weekly portrays Manila as a surprising, thriving city with well paved streets and grand homes. It contrasts Anglo-American behavior and native labor, noting TH new architecture, security features, and the lazy climate yet hints at native potential across artistic and commercial fields.
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Manila
Gen. Builer
New Orleans
Gen
Otis
Philippines
China
Lovelneck
Padwin Wildman
Leslie
Wayside trees earn a place in town and law
A discussion on the value and protection of shade trees in communities. Cases in Pennsylvania show officials liable for removing trees for curbs or wiring rights, rewarding damages against them. A fatal shooting involving E K Blades in Los Angeles is noted, plus brief regional snippets and a line about Russian conscripts.
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Pennsylvania
Cicero Water Rates Ordinance Adopted by Town Board
The town of Cicero adopts a water frontage charge schedule for lots fronting streets where mains run. Charges vary by street front width and building stories, with higher rates for larger fronts and multi family dwellings. No charge if no water used. finished basements count as one extra story. renters pay standard or reduced rates per dwelling unit. Repeals conflicting ordinances and takes effect upon passage.
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Cicero
Ries
Cicero Sealed bids sought for nine 1200 candle power lights
The town invites duplicate proposals to erect poles wire and furnish nine 1200 candle power direct current arc lights at specified street corners to be installed within ten days of contract. Bids due March 18 1899 at 2 30 pm with 10 percent certified check. The town reserves right to reject all bids. James A Martin town clerk Austin Ill March 8 1899
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Lake Street
Lombard Avenue
Washington Boulevard
Shery Fourth Avenue
Jackson Street
Highland Avenue
Harrison Street
Taylor Avenu
Harvey Avenue
Madison Street
Humphrey Avenue
Pleasant Street
South Boulevard
Harvard Street
Taylor Avenue
Board of Trustees
Town of
Cicero
Cicero to Assess Euclid Avenue Improvement Costs
Notice to residents that Euclid avenue from Lake to Superior will be graded curbed and paved under an 1899 ordinance. Cook County Court will hear objections March 27 1899 with assessments payable in five installments at 6 percent interest. Clair D Vallette officer. Making Assessment.
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Board of Trustees
Cicero
Euclid Avenue
Lake Street
Superior Street
Cook County
Illinois
Clair D. Vallette
Pen Points and Portents in a Witty Parade
A quirky column riffs on common habits and social gaffes. It muses on the tax assessor failing to map our hopes and jokes about hugging lamp posts, hitting thumbs, forced smiles, and gossip. The tone is playful and observational, focusing on everyday foibles.
Cicero Board Orders Water Service On Erie Street
The Board of Trustees ordered water service pipes laid on Erie street from Waller to Austin in Cicero Cook County Illinois per revisions of the January 1898 ordinance approved January 16 1899. Objections may be filed in court and a hearing will be held. one installment. March 9 1899.
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Board of Trustees
Cicero
Erie Street
Waller Avenue
Austin Avenue
Cook County
Ilinois
Clair D. Vallette
Cicero resolves water pipe upgrade in west 48th avenue area
Trustees of Cicero announce the cast iron water supply pipe installation along west half of 48th avenue from Congress to Van Buren and Van Buren from 48th to 50th, per December 10 1898 ordinance. The County Court of Cook County is asked to assess costs by benefits with five installments ending with interest at 6 percent. Dated March 10 1899. CLAIR D VALIETTE Officer Making Assessment.
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Board of Trustees
Cicero
48Th Avenue
Congress Street
van Buren Street
50Th Avenue
Cook County
Ilinois
Clair D. Valiette
Cicero Street Improvement Costs Set for Hearing 1899
Erie street upgrade from west curb of Waller to east curb of Austin in Cicero Cook County Illinois was ordered by the town board January 14 1899 and approved January 16 1899. A cost assessment by benefits was returned to the County Court and the final hearing is set for March 27 1899 with objections and defenses allowed before then.
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Board of Trustees
Cicero
Erie Street
Waller Avenue
Austin Avenue
Cook County
Illinois
A.D
A. D
Clair D. Vallette
Special Assessment Notice for Cicero Water Work
Special assessment notice states water service pipes to be laid on Kenilworth Avenue from Chicago to Augusta in Cicero Cook County Illinois. Board ordinance adopted December 10 1898. Court hearing set March 27 1899 with objections allowed before then. One installment dated March 9 1899.
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Board of Trustees
Cicero
Kenilworth Avenue
Chicago Avenue
Augusta Street
Cook County
Illinois
Clair D. Vallette
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