Amazon voyage tale reveals abuses of captive girl aboard English boat
On the Amazon aboard the Joan Alfredo a young girl is described as being subjected to harsh treatment and possible trafficking by captains and crewmates. The narrator cites evidence of forced relocation, proposes help, and notes the broader slave trade among rubber operations. The ship’s path crosses Tabatinga and the Rio Jovar, with exiles in Brazil and peril from malaria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Q. Kerber
Pittsburg
Joan Alfredo
South America
Amazon
Rasen
Para
Manaoe
Tira
Epou
Tapien
Iquito
Biestul
Plese
Thas
Savery
Luzia
Carlos Weill
Santa Rita
Upper
Amazon River
Brazil
Tabatiega
Depordados
Rio
Pernamba Pars
Cap Rvalbo
Woldenkolk
America
Andes
Pacific
Tabatinga
Rio Jovary
Brigil
Peru
Landin
Waterways peril and trade rush near Iquitos
The account describes poisonous rivers and dying fish as a result of dangerous water. It notes the Javary river’s busy trade with steam launches and canoes, likening it to oil regions for feverish enterprise and sudden wealth. The narrator, J. Orron Keser, looks forward to reaching Iquitos in Peru.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cachasi
Iquitos
Pera
J. Orron Keser
Nursery Club of Franklin Powers Social Scene and Clubhouse
The Nursery Club of Franklin Pennsylvania stands as a social pillar with a historic clubhouse built in 1899 and an annex added in 1891. The December 27 reception will host about 1000 invitations attended by notable figures including General John A. Wiley and Congressman-elect J. C. Sibley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Pennsylvania
Metropolitan Club
New York City
John A. Wiley
A. A. Plumer
Christopher Heydrick
Real American Princess Angeline Daughters Chief Seattle
Detroit Free Press profiles Princess Angeline daughter of Chief Seattle. Described as living on Seattle streets in calico dress with shawl, she aided white settlers by warning of a planned Indian attack, earning a monument for her father Seattie. Her age likely over a century.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
She
Seattle
Wash
Angeline
Seattice
Puget Sound
Scinda Band In Grenada Arouses Local Controversy
The St Louis Republic reports Scinda a Grenada Democrat queen leads about 400 followers in a Sunday gathering known as the Scinda Band. They reportedly answer biblical questions from memory, dress richly, dance to banjo and tambourine, and pledge allegiance to Scinda and the Democratic ticket.
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Grenada
Walthall
Scinda
St. Louis Republic
Scinian
Grennila County
Mel J. Cheatham
Mississippi
Why the Manger Was the Cradle of Christianity
A Christmas sermon asserts the manger as the paradoxical center of salvation, contrasting the humble stable with palaces and temples. It argues God’s revelation favors shepherds over elites, stressing the call to daily faithful work and unselfish love as the true Christmas spirit for all people.
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Manger
Distator
Herod's
Bethlehem
Jerusalem
Israel
Herod's Palace
Galilee
Neagrareth
Christ
Nazareth
Lord Christ
Heavenly Father
Aeneta
Lebanon
Jesus
Grorce Hopers
How an Oyster Grows Across Its Years in Its Shell
The Boston Herald explains oyster growth by annual shell layers called shots. Each layer marks one year, with rapid early growth and four years to maturity. Fossil oysters show shells nine inches thick, suggesting ages of centuries, while predators like starfish and whelk reduce young oyster numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Herald
Peruna Cough Syrup Directions and Free Gift Offer
An old advertisement promotes making a home cough syrup by adding rock candy to Pe-ru-na for coughs colds and lung diseases alleging radical cures. It claims safety for children and offers a free illustrated life of life booklet from The Peruna Cure Manufacturing Company with early orders. Also includes a garbled shopping line about dress suits and overcoatings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peruna Cruz Manufacturing Company
Gatchina
Russia
England
Fenans
William T. Stead Interviewer of World Fame
A dispatch from London recalls William T. Stead former Pall Mall Gazette editor known for bold interviews and campaigns against the social evil. It recounts his meeting with General Gordon, the Czar of Russia, the King of Belgium, and his stance on Maiden’s Tribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William T. Stead
Carpenter
Gatti's
Mr. Stead
Sud
Gordon
Egypt
England
Soudan
General Gordon
Southampton
Pall Mat Gazette
Goron
London
Sondon
Scamel
Mahdi
Russia
Stead
Ylon
Aga
Jail Mall
Henry Labouchere
Henry Irving
Itss
Lyons Plans Vast Electric Power Scheme For Factories
The Rhone river will supply electricity to Lyons via 20 water turbines supplying dynamos. Power limits will be 50 horse per subscriber to support silk weavers and many other users. The system includes traction lighting and irrigation with canals returning water to the Rhone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyons
Rhone
Ths
Storage batteries and central station lighting in English practice
An English electrical paper argues storage batteries will become central to city lighting and possibly replace direct current three wire systems. It outlines uses: reserve for machinery, support for heavy loads, and lamp operation during load periods, with charging strategies and cell management. It also notes improvements in newer storage batteries boosting confidence for lighting and traction use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
So Central Station
Tts
Death and daring of Werner von Siemens in Magdeburg
The article recalls the long career of engineer Werner von Siemens and his Magdeburg imprisonment. It recounts early experiments starting in 1830, a ear injury from explosives, a banishment to a city jail, and a famed electroplating experiment that yielded a silver spoon plated with gold. He gained funds from a local jeweler for 40 louis d or. Eventually he was pardoned after a month, and his request to stay longer in prison was denied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Werner von Siemens
Madgeborg
Madgeburz
Walla
Magdeburg
Time-keeping device cuts late arrivals in factories
A new automatic time keeper now used in factories records each worker's arrival. Each man registers himself, preventing complaints or collusion with attendants. The device reduces employer lateness by letting daily checks show on-time versus late or absent workers.
Ingenious extension wagon aids electric line work
A new extension tower wagon designed for electric wire repairs allows workers to operate from one side of the track. The 60 extension folds against the tower or can be removed by unhooking from the top rings, enabling faster servicing of trolley wires without moving the wagon.
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Major Kerbey
Hancock
Coll
Siberia
Republic of
Antipodes
the Nursery Club OF
Franklin, PA
Detroit Free Press
Mr. Hodges
Pitcairn
Loxspox
Pall Mall Gazette
Review of Revines
Heat
Norfolk Street
Thames Embankment
Houses of Parliament
Savage Club
River Thames
King of
Belgium
Cardinal Manning
the Czar
Seoul
Motor and Factory
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