Amazon River Sunday boat party charms Para society
A British consul correspondent recalls a lavish Baron's river excursion aboard the Esperanes. Notables including the Governor, Vice Governor, and bankers mingle with Brazilian hosts, toasts, and an elegant seafood dinner. He meets Julieta and three Lusanne sisters, notes Brazilian hospitality and homes, and urges American settlement and marriage to foster trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Consulate
Marajo
Sesselbere
Poughkeepsie
N.Y
Amazon
Para
Danube River
Paes de Carvalho
Napoleon
Brazil
Thedosio Chermont
America
Cornell
Myths Explaining Why The Sea Is Salty
The St. Louis Republic reports Arab, Hebrew and Greek tales about salt in the ocean. Arabs recount a biblical garden escape ending with Adam and Eve turned to salt and the channel flooding yearly. Pythagoreans say Kronos wept salt into the sea, while Hebrews attribute salt from fallen angels tears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Republic
Krono
Zeus
Continental Canoe Journey Nearing End for Rapplege
Albert Rapplege, the New York Meets and Express canoeist, nears the continent’s end after spending Tuesday night at St. Helens and resuming his voyage toward Astoria. His frail craft is badly worn, but he plans to swim ashore if it sinks and continue downstream. His journey of 6750 miles aims to publicize his newspaper, with updates sent from telegraph stations and weekly letters, and the canoe to be shown at the World’s Fair.
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Portland
St. Helens
Tongue Point
Astoria
Rapple
E Rapplege
New York
Englishman, Who Carried the Tray At Arm's Length As He Walked Alon
Gilchrest Kills Cougar After Deer Feast in Oregon Mountains
Br L Gilchrest killed a cougar in the Middle Fork mountains after it had captured a large deer and was feeding. The big tom measured about eight feet six inches in length.
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BR. L. Gilchrest
Middle Fork
Portland Oregonian
Mr.Gilchrest
A Reflex Glory
A fragmentary poem about a child’s simple vision of God and a mother’s distant longing to understand. The piece evokes gentle wonder as the child claims a glimpse of divinity in a moonlit moment, contrasting adult spiritual pursuit with childlike faith.
Queen's Hounds and Royal Hunts in Ascot Tradition
A historical sketch of the Queen's stag hounds at Ascot, noting 120-strong packs, royal officials, and the costly, sentimental mock hunt. Describes the kennels, the master of hounds, grand falconer, and the lavish salaries, with the hunt’s enduring prestige despite its reduced danger and purpose.
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Ascor
England
United States
Withal
Ascot
Royal Hunt
Earl of Coventry
Duke of St. Albans
Queen
Frank A. Burr
Sponge Headache Remedy From Hot Water Sponges
A simple home cure relieves ordinary headaches by loosening neck and facial tension. Remove waistlines, knot hair high, and apply a hot water sponge to the back of the neck, behind the ears, then bathe the face in hot water and finish with a cold rinse. The method also helps sunburn and tired eyes, with vaseline or cold cream afterward to prevent peeling.
Battle of Wires Signals Rival Bell Threat to Western Union
A Philadelphia Press summary reports a looming clash between Bell Telephone and Western Union as Bell builds long distance copper wire networks capable of multiplex telegraphy and telephony. Analysts note patent expirations in 1893 and 1896 may shift control of national communications toward Bell, with brokers and newspapers quietly testing dual use of lines.
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New York
Philadelphia Press
Bell Telephone
Western Union Telegraph Company
Bell Telephone Company
Western Union
Western Union Company
Bell Telephone People
Philadelphia
Boston
Bell
The Greatest Violoncello On The Railroad Tracks
A Philadelphia Bulletin writer reports hearing a musical tone from elevated Pennsylvania Railroad steel as a train passed. The sound, likened to a violoncello, came from supports and pillars and persisted until the locomotive reached ground six blocks away. The effect, described as octave above Niagara Falls, is said to be startling yet harmonious.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Philadelphia Bulletin
Henderson
Monmouth
Niagara Falls
National Savings Bank of France Receipts Reported
The annual report presented to the President shows total receipts for the year at £8,356,420. Of this amount a little over £6,000,000 was repaid to depositors or invested for them in State funds.
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Caisse Nationale d'Epargne
National Savings Bank of France
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Washington
Chermount
Ce Isdies
France
Tkaly
Senhora Julieta
Neo—Senbor—Conral
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Zita
Fakry
Severitas
Inglez
Senhor
Ninita
Bor
Longfellow
Zizi
Blaine
John Deneir
Pittsburg
Equator
Father Dernier
J. C. Keeney
Albert Rapplege
New York Journal
Oregon
M. L. Keyne
Detroit Free Pres
Dreamland
the Queen's Hounds
Little Island
Vic
Scotland
London
Victoria
Adirondacks
Great Northwest
Ifey
Prince of Wales
Boniface
Ene
Earth
Hugtsman
Faroe
Albert Edward
Fall River Herald
New York Sun
Dia
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Havex & Keenan
Jas. McKeeew le
Smithfield Street
Diamond Street
Esv
Holmes, Gibson and Finch
W. H. Holmes & Son
Water Street
First Avenue
Encyclopandia Britannica
Strto
Henry G. Allen Company
Sixth Avenue
Deli
Pennsylvania
Buncombe
Floom Dalyals
WoaLdens
MLO
FIO
Hives
Walker
Alaska
Danziger’s
Sixth Street and
Penn Ave
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