Phelps as Berlin’s leading American diplomat and host
William Walter Phelps has raised the American legation to top rank in Berlin, forging close ties with the Kaiser and Bismarck era circles. His wealth, wife’s alliance, and tastefully redesigned Berlin home reflect American influence. He orchestrated Samoan treaty gains and promotes U.S. pork corn and beed exports.
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Heer
William Walter Phelps
Berlin
Legation
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America
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Bismarck
Prince Bismarck
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Herbert Bismarck
Bismark
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Wilhelmstraesse
Mr. Phelps
Friedrichsruhe
Prince
William Waller Phelps
Herbert
England
Russia
United States
Sheffield
New Haven
Sheffield School
Yale College
Mra Phelps
Germania
Mi. Phelps
Thes
Lael
Phelps Chosen for Berlin Post After Harrison Surprise
In a murky Washington tale President Harrison shifted plans from John A. Kasson to William Phelps for the Berlin consulate. Phelps visited Blaine and Harrison, who offered and signed the commission with Blaine if he agreed. The Berlin post, a key consulate given Germany trade, traces to Edwards and a steady consular corps.
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Harrison
John A. Kasson
Iowa
Phelps
Mr. Phelps
Washington
Blaine
White House
Gerwee
Berlin
Germany
Kent
William Hayden Edwards
Consular Service
G. Carpenter
Birds in Indian legends and Alaskan bird lore
Minneapolis Tribune details how primitive peoples revere birds as wise and portentous. It cites Huron dove souls, Dakota stormbird rains, Alaskan symbols of warriors, and kingfishers in medicine and sacred adornments, noting extensive bird imagery in curio rooms and carvings.
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Minneapolis Tribune
Exposition
Navejo
Slow Progress on Siberian Railway Plans
The Russian government has declined a French syndicate's offer to finish the Siberian Railway. No foreign capital or engineers will be used. The project suffers from capital shortage and poor management, resulting in very slow work.
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Vienna
London Times
Notes and Queries on Murder Mysteries and Maxwell-Preller Case
Aged readers show interest in ongoing murder mystery lore as Notes and Queries discuss Maxwell-Preller case facets. Readers seek clues, timelines, and historical context, sparking debate on motives and investigative angles.
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Maxwell-Preller
Curious Borden Murder Notes Reveal Maxwell Case Findings
The DisPatch outlines the Maxwell Preller Missouri case with dates: April 14 1895 body found in a St Louis hotel trunk later identified as Carl A Preller. Hugh M Brooks aka Maxwell fled to Australia, confessed to killing over money dispute, trial in 1887, hanged in 1888. Involves Englishmen Preller and Maxwell and international manhunt.
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Maxwell- Preller
St. Louis
Southern Hotel
W. H. Lenox Maxwell
Carl A. Preller
Maxwell
Preller
San Francisco
Australia
New Zealand
Auckland
Hugh M. Brooks
Kilts and Trews Still Worn by Scottish Regiments
Six Scottish regiments in the British army still wear kilts with five using trews. The Scots Guards and the Third Foot Guards wear kilts with their own plaid, while others include the Royal Highlanders Black Watch Seaforth Cameron Gordon and Argyll regiments. The Highland Light Infantry and Royal Scots Fusiliers also wear trews.
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Royal Scots
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Scottish Borderers
Scottish Rifles
Cameronian Regiment
How a bill becomes law and ministerial dress in history
The text explains that a bill can become law without a president's signature if ten days pass with no action, except Sundays, unless Congress adjourns. It notes pocket vetoes when the president holds a bill past adjournment. It then mentions a court dress order for American ministers to England and a prior dress directive with blue coats and gold lace.
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Coneek
England
James Buchanan
Polk
Lane Johnston Wedding at Wheatlands Estate in Lancaster
Miss Lane Buchanan’s niece, widow of Henry Elliott Johnston of Baltimore, married at Wheat lands near Lancaster, Pennsylvania on January 11, 14686. She outlived her uncle, husband, and children, with Wheatlands as her steady home.
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Miss Lane
President Buchanan
Great Britain
Henry Elliott Johnston
Baltimore
Wheatlands
Buchanan
Lancaster
Pennsylvania
Johnston
Legal marriage options for an 18 year old and a 35 year old
The text discusses using GLB for window glazing and gas mask work. It asks if an 18 year old lady and a 35 year old man can marry in Pennsylvania when the father is missing and dead mother. A guardian could be appointed with consent if the father cannot be reached, allowing marriage in Pennsylvania. If they prove Ohio residence, marriage there is possible since both are of legal age.
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United States
Mr. Phelps
England
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Two Coincident Accidents Hit Jeffersonville Farmer
Jefferson Miller of Jeffersonville Indiana faced two accidents while feeding a threshing machine in a large barn. In 1872 a rat ran past, he turned to watch, and his left hand was caught in the machine. In a second incident in the same barn a rat leapt between his feet, he kicked, and his only remaining hand was ground to a pulp.
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Jefferson Miller
Jeffersonville
Ind
Turtle jaws and teeth myth debunked
The piece explains that turtles and tortoises lack teeth and cannot bite off fingers. It notes turtles have strong jaws and a tough horny membrane around the jaw that can crush bone, but fears of biting are unfounded.
Our Bonanza in Tin The Black Hills Will Supply America
A five year outlook asserts the Black Hills region will become a major tin producer meeting national needs. Analysts forecast growth in mining capacity, processing plants, and labor force expansion to support expanded output. Local officials welcome expected jobs and regional development tied to mineral wealth.
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Black Hills
America
Plenty to Spare for Export The Pioneer Company Leads in Development
A Pioneer Company article highlights robust export potential and a secret of development driving its growth. Industry observers note strong demand, scalable methods, and strategic investments that position the firm at the forefront of its sector. The piece emphasizes innovation, production capacity, and future prospects.
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Pioneer Company
Tin mine mill opens in Black Hills area boosts US supply
Correspondence reports Harney Peak Company's large tin mill starting crushing 250 tons daily with 70–80 percent metallic tin ore and plans to expand to 500 tons per day. The firm aims to remodel Etta mill and build another next year, while controlling about 15 percent of tin locations around Harney Peak.
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Barroerry
Tee
Harney Peak Company
United States
Etta
Ron
Harney
New York
Black Hills
Black Hills Sin T
Lunacy Rise in Ireland Cited by Traveler’s Note
A report claims lunacy in Ireland rose from 249 to 355 per 100000, with observations that music declined in the Emerald Isle and the best of the people are aging as an explanation for rising insanity figures.
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Ireland
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