27 May 1898
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Newspaper
Oak Park Vindicator
Location
Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1898
Page
1
A collage of opinions on politics military policy and social trends notes public attitudes toward Spain and Germany while a Moscow consul reports an express Siberian railway service with biweekly departures and a comfortable train setup including dining library and sleeping cars.
The article notes a revival of patriotism nationwide with symbols, honors, and cheers for soldiers going to battle. It claims 75 million Americans share in this sentiment, likening the mood to Washington era fervor and predicting a lasting impact on national life.
Railroad safety statistics show the highest injury rate occurs after six years in service. Workers are more careful up to three or four years, then more careless until about eight years, then become diligent again, with those over ten years reporting fewer injuries than six-year workers.
The Northwestern University students at Evanston worked as life savers at a U S life saving station. In a fierce gale with sleet and snow they rescued fifteen men from a wrecked vessel. Their acts earned government service honors and gold medals commemorating the day.
The St Louis Globe Democrat cites Dr. Chester on China’s two slowdowns: monumental conceit and adamantine conservatism. It contrasts New Shanghai’s modernity with Old Shanghai’s rejection of water, streets, and reform, noting corruption and resistance of litterati and officials impede mission work.
A Boston Journal tale recounts an old-married man advising a young companion to judge a wife by her mother. He argues the mother’s traits predict the daughter’s future, recalling how he admired the wife’s mother long before meeting his own spouse.
The Atlanta Constitution quotes a judge delaying ruling in the Bud Hope versus Sol Phillips case, saying law points are clear but awaiting sufficient legal leverage and funds. The waiting period stretches three months as lawyers secure cigars and beverages before announcing a decision.
A Scots lad nicknamed Jock, carried by his mother to have his leg set, claimed the procedure did not ache. He explains the bone-man only “fumbles” the sound leg, provoking his mother’s retort about expectations.
A detailed discussion of defensive mine fields and countermining methods used to protect ports from submarine incursions. It explains observation and electro contact mines, countermines with ten to a dozen 500 pound charges, and the complex operations of cutters, battery boats, and tow launches in planting and triggering the mines.
A London reader describes the queen's royal plate journey in a vehicle likened to a Black Maria. He notes the immense value of the plate, with a dinner set for 130, gold trophies, silver items, and famed objets d art including a £20,000 diamond peacock and a tiger head with gold tongue.
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