Is English set to become the universal language
A historic survey argues that English is rapidly shaping as a world language surpassing French and German. It cites Esperanto and Volapuk as past attempts while noting English dominance in diplomacy commerce and education across nations.
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Volapuk
Schleyer -of- Baden
L.L._Zamenhof
Warsaw
Washington
House of Representatives
Philadelphia
Orient
Jmany
British Isles
America
Australia
New Zea
Africa
Europe
Mexico
South America
South
China
Japan
Russia
Near East
India
Portugal
Brander Matthews
Hongkong
United States
Matters International
Lincoln Man Defends Breach Suit After Matrimonial Scam
In Lincoln Nebraska Isaac Stine wealthy merchant defends breach of promise suit filed by Gertrude Henoch of Brooklyn claiming she traveled 2000 miles with promises of marriage a $1500 ring and a limousine. Henoch testifies Stine refused to marry after the ring vanished and accuses him of theft and religious disagreement. Her family previously connected to a motion picture business. A fatal train crash near Absicon New Jersey claimed the Stratton family. state police probe reports motorists refused aid at the scene.
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Lincoln
Neb
Isaac Stine
Gertrude Henoch
Brooklyn
Trousseau
Mr. Stone
Nebraska
New-York
Miss’ ‘Henoch
al Henoch
Absicon
N. J
John OL Stratton
Arenc
Looking In on Congress From the House Gallery
A reminiscence on how Congress handles bills from introduction to passage. It explains committee referrals hearings, amendments, readings, and the conference process, noting the roles of major committees and the rule that only a small share of amendments survive to law. It ends with Buncombe origin.
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Congress
House
Senate
Washington
Appropriations Committee
Ways and Means
Tve
Aia
Rules Committee
Fife
House—Of—Representatives
White House
House of Representatives
Henry Clay
North Carolina
Clay
Buncombe
World Wealth Stored In Unique Personal Pouches
The piece surveys how various nationalities conceal wealth. It notes English use of coins and cash in simple pockets, Americans carry greenbacks in a wallet, Germans favor embroidered purses, South Americans hide cash in belts, Italians use knotted handkerchiefs, Spaniards show similar charms, and Russians stash money in boots or clothing linings. It also mentions early time lock developments by Ad engines and Yale and Sergeant models.
Girl Jumped Into River to Please Sweetheart
Bertha Lloberda and Michael Bondoviega of Chicago were involved in a river rescue event after Bertha reportedly leapt from a bridge at night to prove her love. Mike followed, pulled her ashore, and Bertha was later released by Judge Trude after an alleged attempted death by self, while Mike left town vowing never to marry.
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Michael Bondoviega
Berta Lloberda
Chis
Enderstood
Mike
Bertha
Trude
Chilean State Railways Appoints Woman Engineer Leader
The head of Chilean state railway engineering forces is a woman, marking a notable leadership breakthrough in the public sector. Her appointment signals progress for gender representation in technical roles within the national rail system.
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Gourt
Superior court-of-Lincoln
Western News Apaper Union
Wealth-of-the-Nations
Elty
Itr
Fisher
River
Sweetheart
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