Giant of Industry Senator Clark spans Maine to California
The article profiles Senator W. A. Clark as the head of a vast, multi state empire. It notes granite quarries in North Jay Maine and a 3600 mile reach to Southern California, with ranches, mines, street railways, banks, newspapers, real estate, and a copper wire company. It portrays him as the richest, most prolific industrialist in America with diverse holdings from Montana to Mexico and an annual income around eight million dollars.
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Valine
W. A. Clark
Monsink
King of All
Copper Kings
Garlroad
Piricav Dispatch
Maine
California
le Gulf of Mexico
Caribbian
North Jay
Gulf of Mexico
Montana
United States
Clark
Hi- Po
Sudeas
Ana
Pleo Pei
Hee Haity
New York
Portland
Senator Clark
Tig
Telluous
America
Sevstor Clark
Butte
Hole Northwest
Big Business Lochs
Opera L
Waclark Copper Wire Company
New Jersey
Defects of famous figures linked to their portraits and fates
A retrospective catalog lists various famous individuals and celebrated ailments. Cromwell, Hogarth, Napoleon, Nelson, Wolseley, Wilhelmina, Brougham, Byron, and others are noted for facial marks, paralysis, loss of limbs, throat issues, or mental struggles. The piece asserts these flaws did not hinder their talents or fame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Cromwell
Sir Peter Lely
Hogarth
Napoleon
Waterloo
Duke of Wellington
Lord Neilson
Viscount Wolseley
Sebastopol
Wil Baim
Germany
Frederick
Lord Broughini
Lou Byron
Wire Chatterton
Rousseau
Cervantes
Southey
Swift
Alexander Pope
Walter Scott
James Payn
Edison
Milton
Thomas Carlyle
Martyr to Science Miss Maas dies from yellow fever bites
Miss Clara A. Maas, a Newark nurse at Las Animas Hospital in Havana, died as the third victim of Yellow Fever Commission mosquito experiments. The piece lauds the Reed-led effort proving mosquitoes transmit yellow fever and details the Cuban trials, immunized volunteers, and measures against mosquitoes in barracks and hospitals.
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Havana
Clara A. Maas
Newark
N. J
Las Animas Hospital
Army
Walter Reed
Sanarelli
Herbert E. Durham
Walter Myers
Liverpool
School of Tropical Medicine
Brazil
Pr Reed
Quemn
Cuba
Medical Department
The
Teed
Caldas
Miss Maas
Grim tally of assassinations among rulers in the 19th century
The article lists numerous assassination attempts on European and Asian monarchs from 1800 to the 1890s. It notes Napoleon, Louise Philippe, Queen Isabella II, Victor Emmanuel, Ferdinand of Naples, Abdul Aziz, and others as targets, with several deaths and many escapes. It frames rulers as frequent targets of anarchists and fanatics, highlighting dramatic plots and outcomes.
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Napoleon
Turkey
George II
England
Hyde Park
London
Drury Theater
Joseph Marie Fiesch
Louise Philippe
France
Louis
Louis Philippe
Lensis
Isabelle II
Spain
Victor Ismmanuel
Italy
Ferdinand
Naples
Napeteat III
Alaniel
Montenegrio
Mihhael
Servia
Abdul Aziz
Alfonso
Teemperor Willian I
Germany
Iast
Alexander Hl
Mires
Carnot
Caesario Santo
Persia
Elizabeth of
Austria
Luccheni
Geneva
Humbert
English Sovereigns and Smuggling in Paris
A humorous survey of English monarchs from William the Conqueror to Edward VII plus a note on smuggling spirits in bicycle tires in Paris. It cites Paris tolls on bread and goods and an arrest at the Octroi for smuggling in tires, highlighting high duties and illicit liquor.
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Paris
Octroi
Siamese Cats as Described by Chicago Inter Ocean
The Chicago Inter Ocean praises Siamese cats for their doglike loyalty and constant mewing, noting their vivacity and affectionate nature. They vary from pale fawn to chocolate, with temple and palace varieties differing in color. The sacred temple cats once left Siam and were given to Dr Nightingale, named Romeo and Juliet, now owned by Lord Marcus Beresford.
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Chicago
Dr. Nightingale
Siam
Romeo and Juliet
Marcus Beresford
Honors in Store for Malcolm
A Columbus Ohio girl contemplates the elder brother’s future roles in school as she predicts his progression from freshman to lawn mower, janitor, senior and finally graduate. The family reaction at breakfast highlights the child’s earnest, humorous interpretation of upcoming honors.
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Malcolm
Columbus
Ohio
Ferret Fights Eagle to Death in Colorado
A mountain eagle attacked a ferret near Gunnison Colorado. The ferret clamped on the eagle’s throat and both fell to the ground with the eagle dead and the ferret still gripping the bird’s throat.
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Gunnson
Col
Forty Happy Texas Counties Seek External Legal Advice
Forty Texas counties lack a local attorney and must hire outside counsel. The article notes that these counties must obtain legal representation beyond their borders, highlighting a widespread shortage of in-county legal resources.
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Texas
The Promise and the Captain Carey Proposal
Martin Dobree confronts Julia and Johanna about marriage expectations and the chance of Julia choosing Captain Carey. Olivia’s memory and a revelation about a ring push him to reassess loyalties as he encounters Richard Foster and a troubling patient. The scene ends with Mrs Foster demanding a promise of return for medical help.
The Doctor Visits Olivia's Husband In Lodgings
Dr Martin Dobree returns to a shabby lodging at No. 19 Bellzare Street after a town visit and confronts Olivia's husband Richard Foster. Olivia had died months earlier and left no will, sparking a tense exchange about her estate and the legitimacy of the marriage. The scene shifts to Julia and Joana urging Martin toward marriage as the chapter ends.
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Martin
Johanna
Julia
Captain Carey
Careys
the Vale
Olivia
Carey
Juda
Deciinis
Juhi
Ueveer
Zane
Ant
War
Mi Stomanter
Martin Dobree
Kate Daltrey
Dr. Dobree
Lowry
Richard Foster
Foster
Chalpler
Fooman
Bellrazer Street
No. 19
Simmons
Mr Poster
Kate
J. Jones
Olivia Foster
D. Sons
Job
Melbourne
Paris
Carry
Poe
Jack
John Senior
Olivia Is Dead
Mar tin reveals Olivia is dead to Jack as he recalls their past and notes the killer likely has proof before he would remarry. The moment blends shock with cautious belief as they discuss the possible culprit and consequences.
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Jack
Martin
Olivia
Krakatoa Eruption Described as Greatest Explosion
Dr. Eugene Murray Aiton calls Krakatoa eruption in Java the greatest explosion of modern times. He notes a globe encircling smoke, a 7,500 mile wave, a sound heard 8,000 miles away, and an air shock burrowing around the earth thrice.
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Java
Eugene Murray Aiton
Krakatoa
The Densest Population Claim in Bombay
The article asserts Bombay has the world’s highest population density with 760 persons per acre in dense areas and street Masses adding to 8 040 persons per acre, while Agra is the only disputed figure.
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Bombay
Agra
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Charles
Cromwell
James
Anne
Georges
Victoria
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By Hesba Stretton
Mr. Lester
Dad
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