Remarkable Discoveries About Mercury by Schiaparelli
The Italian astronomer Schiaparelli reports Mercury may rotate once per orbit, showing the same face to the Sun. He notes atmospheric evidence, cloud-like features, and surface markings resembling Mars, with possible watery vapor and elongated streaks. Habitable zones are imagined along sunlit edge regions.
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Mercury
Earth
Schiapareli
Schiaparelli
Mars
Mara
Hese
Schroter
Claude
Thia Ia
Reciprocity Clash in Canadian Tariff Debate
The Canadian house adjourned on the 10th mat after midnight without adopting a clause raising duties on live cattle, sheep and hogs. The debate to continue, with speakers including Freeman and Bowell asserting Canada would not reduce tariffs, while U S reciprocity aims were linked to political union.
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Canada
Freeman
Blaine
Hitt
McMillian
Lamerken
McMullen
Buchard
Wilson
Mullock
Waldie
Bowell
United States
Commercial Unionista
Verandas in Brazil Often Spare Shelter for Tropical Climates
The article notes many Brazilian houses lack Spanish style patios and verandas are common only on larger homes. Red tile roofs dominate for their practicality in the wet climate, offering easy upkeep and shelter from tropical downpours despite varying quality structures.
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Brazil
Roof eviction tactic used to remove tenants for rent
A roof removal method is described as a common landlord tactic to evict tenants for non payment of rent. The pretext of repairs is used, with the first rain often achieving the desired effect under the law allowing eviction for non payment.
St Malo Tale of Shipwreck and Sharks Surviving Sailor
Bauche, an aged mariner, recounts being wrecked near Martinique with a cabin boy. After seven days at sea they were saved by Captain Padérson aboard the Valdimir. Sharks circled the boat as Bauche protected the boy’s body until death and hunger forced a grim act.
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Faris
London Telegraph
St. Malo
Bauchs
Bauche
Mathilde
Martinique
St. Pierre
Padérson
Valdimir
New Orlsales
Newfoundland
Royue Sitics Banche
Liabrador
Banche
Cman
Hat Smash on a Passenger Car
A young man breaks a bandbox with a jaunty bat bearing a sealskin lacque on a railroad coach. He faces a demanding twelve dollars for the bonnet from the girl, threatens by her brother Will in the Smoking cat, and the car passengering crowd watch as the scene ends with the man shrinking into his seat, pale.
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New York Sun
Mat
Gastlle
Aimeel
Will
Mina
Bill
Wit and Humor Showcases Vernacular Jokes and Banter
A collage of humorous vignettes and quips featuring flirtations at watering places, domestic squabbles, proposals, family delays, and social gags. Characters include Anna and Edgar, Jones and Smith, a widow and suitor, a chaperone, a newspaper man, and a Scottish burial ground joke. The tone is light and playful with punchy one liners.
Punishing a Prince in Victorian Household Tales
From a 19th century youth publication a tale recounts Empress Victoria’s strict discipline and a child prince Henry who resists daily baths. After a public rebuke from a gate sentinel, the boy learns obedience and submits to the routine. The anecdote highlights strict parental control and military propriety shaping a royal child.
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Victoria
Frederick
Germany
Prince Henry
Hobart
Prinz Weinrich
Arma
Preparations for Kemmier Execution At Auburn Prison
Albany authorities met on the 10th to finalize arrangements for Kemmier’s electrocution at Auburn. Warden Dunstan Supt Lathrop and Dr Charlee McDonald discussed access for two newspaper men and safeguards against disclosure of the electricity supplier. The delegation includes Elbridge Ty Gey am Tracey Becker and Cayugan DA, with five assistants to executioner Harold Brown.
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Kemmier
Albany
N.Y
Auburn Prison
Dunstan Supt
Lathrop
Charlee McDonald
D Ees
United Press
Associated Press
New York
Sunoccase
Westingsongs Company
Electropubion
Sind
Elbridge Ty Gey’ Am
Gerry
Tracey Becker
Cayugan County
Harold Brown
Strong Men Of Antiquity And Modern Performers Compared
The article surveys ancient strongmen like Mira of Crotona and Polydamas, noting feats such as breaking ropes with one’s head and stopping chariots with bare hands. It cites rulers like Darius and Augustus II, then shifts to modern showmen the Rousaelle brothers, highlighting disciplined training and temperance as keys to muscular prowess.
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Persia
Marathon
Salamis
Thermopyla
Asia
Mira
Crotona
Polydamas
Hercules
Mount Olympus
Darius
Plisy
Calvins
Rome
Athanatus
Potatoes require early season prep for best seed
The article warns that planting potatoes fails when preparations start too late and stresses proper seed selection and winter care. Seed stored at just above freezing yields better crops, with many growers sourcing seed from northern regions and keeping it north through winter.
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Uae
Freight collision near Manofield halts B and O line
A costly wreck occurred on the Baltimore and Ohio near Manofield Ohio on the 11th inst due to orders overlooked by the westbound engineer. Two engines seven for migrant oouphe and ten freight cars were demolished with debris piling on telegraph poles Ben J C Jones of Redwood county has been appointed a special timber agent
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Manofield
Ohio
Baltimore & Ohio
Lowu
Buovooo
Redwood County
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