Kaiser Brothers Rivalry and Power Struggles in Germany
The piece recounts the long standing feud between German Emperor William II and his brother Prince Henry. It notes Henry’s popularity and naval prowess, William’s push for supreme command, and a will that aimed to keep Henry independent. It also mentions William’s bid for glory and a portrait gift that offended Henry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Henry
Henry
William
Frederick
Thiel
Wiliam
Navy
Lacon pot pie social sickens fifty in church town
The Methodist church ladies in Lacon Illinois hosted a chicken pot pie social to raise funds and show support for Rev. T C Moots. The meal left around fifty residents ill though not seriously, sparking questions about the pie's preparation and the outcome of the church's outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Lacon
Ill
T. C. Moots
Hoyle
Mrs. St John directs Cripple Creek gold mine tunnel work
Mrs John P St John wife of the former prohibition governor has been supervising the engineering and construction of a tunnel in a Cripple Creek gold mine in which her husband holds a controlling stake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. St. John
Cripple Creek
White House Freshens Up With Summer Renovations
The White House underwent its annual summer refresh giving the exterior a bright white coat and new asphalt pavements. An interior change created a private entrance to the Blue Room for cabinet members and invited guests, while carpet updates were considered but not funded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Gray Gables
White House
Cabinet
John
Washington
Goose Plucking in Hester Street Described in Tenement Find
A New York Herald report recalls a dim, feather filled cellar room on Hester Street where four Russian Hebrews pluck geese amid oil lamp light. The piece also notes White House repairs and renovations including beams, boilers, and reupholstered Blue and Green rooms. Goose plucking is portrayed as a common East Side occupation with sellers profiting from feathers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hester Street
New York Herald
Big East Side
Walking backward cures nervous headache say doctors
An apostle of physical culture extols walking backward as a universal headache cure. The method allegedly relieves nervous headaches in ten minutes, improves gait, and can be practiced in long, narrow rooms with slow steps from ball of foot to heel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Evening Sun
Florida will found on wooden plank in judge’s office
The Times-Union of Jacksonville reports a strange will written on a five by one foot plank found in Mrs. Arnold’s house near the county judge’s office. John M. O'Brien, aided by Mrs. Arnold, penned in pencil that she should receive all he leaves, amounting to $500. The plank, part of a wall, was beside the dying man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Times-Union
Jacksonville
Cameroon Reports Discovery of Flying Mouse Species
A newly identified flying mouse in Cameroon Africa is described as a link between the hat mouse and true mouse, marking a notable addition to regional rodent wildlife. The finding highlights Cameroon as a site of unique mammal diversity and evolutionary interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameroon
Africa
Those Americans Eat Oysters with Celery Sauce at Luncheons
The writer notes American luncheon customs featuring oysters on crushed ice with celery sticks and sauces. A New York traveler describes Mig nonette and Tabasco as liquid pepper, and Americans begin meals with crisp celery before other courses.
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New York
America
Emancipated Mother Urges Daughter Over Love Interest
In a candid exchange Judge recounts an emancipated mother urging her daughter Roberta to propose to Charles Wetherill, praising him as the town’s best cook with independent means and warning against losing him to another.
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Roberta
Charles Wetherill
British Minister Sackville West and the Murchison Letter
A historical recall of the 1888 Murchison letter to the British minister and Lord Sackville West's 1889 response. The piece details George Osgoodby of Pomona, Cleveland's fisheries policy remarks, and the diplomatic fallout as Sackville was recalled amid criticism from both major parties.
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Lord Sackville-West
Ithe Murchison
Lord Sackville- Weat
Pomona
Cal
Los Angeles Times
Washington, D. C
Charles F. Murchison
Singland
Cleveland
Congress
England
Lord Sackville
Beverly, Mags
Great Britain
Canada
Senate
LU. S. Sackville-West
Murchison
George Osgoodby
United States
Bayard
Harrison
New York
Indiana
Ryder Hlwood
Quotations on Truth, Hypocrisy, and Duty by Historic Authors
A compact collection of lines from Ruskin Aurelius Burleigh Chalmers Parker Grindstone and Dr. Cumming stressing honesty, diligence, repentance, and humble service. The excerpt contrasts deception with duty and the enduring value of spiritual acts over worldly wealth.
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Ruskin
Marcus Aurelius
Lord Burleigh
Chalmers
Joseph Parker
Grindstone
Dr. Cumming
Took Chances and Lost in a Chicago Tribune Moment
A lanky man in a faded brown suit seeks who yelled when Kosciusko fell. The editor of the Answers to Questions replies that the shout was Freedom, then returns to work, as the caller laments losing a hat and suspects Marca Bozzaris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kosciusko
Marca Bozzaris
Chicago Tribune
Balfour’s Sister serves as trusted political adviser
The sister of the eminent English statesman Balfour manages his household and acts as his main political adviser. She reads newspapers for him, keeps him posted on current events, and actively campaigns for the conservatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balfour
Gladstone Defends Christianity Against Overreliance on Science
In a published opinion, Gladstone says he is grateful to science for its contributions but argues Christianity does not need science to prove its value and can still stand firm today and in the future.
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Gladstone
President Claneros Seen as Leading Cuban Rebels
The above depicts the provisional president of the republic of Cuba, who is regarded as the most distinguished figure among the insurgent ranks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
President Claneros
Cuba
Republic of
Expecting Too Much in Bliffers-How Marriage Tensions Rise
A dialogue features Bliffers blaming his second wife for demanding contempt toward his first wife while Differs notes the conflict centers on respect. The piece explores strained domestic dynamics and shifting loyalties within a troubled marriage.
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Will
Gan
House of Hohenzollern
North Sea Canal
Kiel
Mr. Gully
Gully
House of Commons
John Gully
Li Hung Chang
John D. Rockefeller
Duke of Westminster
Colonel North
Wah Qua
Speaker Gully
William K. Vanderbilt
Consuelo Vanderbilt
Executive Mansion
Sookora
Hester
M. Wilson
Wilson
Red “Reem
Case
Thomas Taggart
Indianapolis
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