Evils of Magnetism and Jansenism Across Europe and America
The article traces historic convulsions linked to religious emotion from Jansenism in 17th 18th century France to modern fears of electro magnetism in the United States. It notes convulsionists priests and bishops the role of Parliament Voltaire and the church, and reports on proposed U S congressional measures to outlaw electro magnetizing and hypnotic practices with severe penalties.
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Paris
Voltaire
Hetle
Janeenisem
Parliament
H. Blanc
France
Society of
England
United States
Jules Remy
Great Salt Lake
Blizzard Grips Kansas and Midwest with Subzero Cold
A severe blizzard formed overnight reaching 6 below zero in Kansas City at 3 AM and 9 below in the city by midmorning. Snow and drifting ice disrupt rail traffic while the Ohio and Little Kanawha rivers freeze and boats lie idle. Farther south a heavy snow hit Arkansas as residents endure record cold across the Southwest.
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Kansas
Mississippi
Ohio
Kanawhs
Mohawk Valley
Arkansas
Crrr
Kansee
Davenport
Conson
Cloversville
Seventy Four Drowned After Collision With Ravenna
Oceanic reports the Japanese warship Chishima Kan collided with the Ravenna off Ito district on November 29. Of 90 crew members only 16 were saved, including two officers, and an explosion injured all survivors aboard.
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San Francisco
Dean
Oceanic
Ito
Human Weak Points Used to Work Upon the Superstitious
Friday and the Thirteen Club argues superstition is the human weak point. The piece surveys global beliefs from ladders to Friday omens, birthstones, and fortune-telling, citing the Thirteen Club’s challenge to the 13 superstition and noting practical and social impacts.
San Francisco Shoes Show Old World Fashion in Chinatown
A Chicago Inter Ocean report notes San Francisco society women increasingly buy Chinese made shoes. The piece depicts the fashionable trend as exotic and risky, with vivid contrast to Chicago’s purity, and describes the surrounding Chinatown area as bustling with markets and eateries.
Cassatt Not Named For Navy Secretary Post
In Philadelphia on December 26 speculation swirled about A J Cassatt and a Cleveland Cabinet job. Cassatt denied any offer or intention for a Cabinet portfolio saying he has no aspirations and is not involved in politics.
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Philadelphia
A. J. Cassatt
Navy
Mr. Cassatt
Outflow of Gold Could Force Bank Shuts, Washington Post
The Washington Post notes that continuing gold outflows threaten to compel key financial institutes to shut down, signaling a broader economic strain and potential ripple effects across markets.
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Washington Post
A Seductive Game and Poker Draw Rules
A Baltimore American reader recalls expert advice on draw poker with cautions on bluffing, one card draws, and careful ante discipline. The piece stresses observing draw counts, proper betting turns, and avoiding weak plays to avoid giving opponents an edge. It also compares luck with skill and notes that strong hands must be played with prudence and strategy.
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Baltimore American
Hoyle
Poker Card Player Advice from a Historical Column
A long, period language excerpt offers strategic gambling tips on drawing to hands in poker. It discusses staying with good hands, betting during draws, aligning draws to improves like flushes or trips, and emphasizes patience and avoiding risky plays to stay ahead.
White Men on Kongo Census Shows 950 Here
The Kongo Free State reports 950 white residents as of December 31, including 912 Europeans and 27 Americans with Belgians predominant. Major centers are Matadi Bona Banana and Leopoldville. Matadi hosts 279 whites linked to the railroad. Conditions improve with doctors, European food, and better housing, lowering mortality since 1889.
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Kongo Free State
Malaya
Matadi
Bona
Banana
Leopoldville
Boma
Banans
Kongo
Stanley ‘Ool
Kinchasss
Burton
Upper River
Katauna
Congo State
Basoko
Aruwimi
Stanley
Big
Arawimi
Equatorville
Bangala
Europe
Flying Flower Lizard Soars Like Parachute An Odd Creature
The flying flower, a vivid lizard from Southern Asia and India, sports wing-like cutaneous flaps extending from its body. When released from a tree, these false wings act as parachutes guiding its glide, while a long snake-like tail and a large underjaw pouch give a ferocious look to a harmless animal.
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Asia
India
To Lynch or Not to Lynch A Kentucky Mob
In Bow is Great Kentucky, Bob Harper the accused assailant of Miss Kate Anderson was identified by the victim. A mob demanded his lynching but Miss Anderson urged mercy for Christmas recollections. The mob formed a committee, four supporters chose to spare him for now, and the group dispersed with plans to meet again.
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Kentucky
Bow
Great
Bob Harper
Kate Anderson
Miss Anderson
The Bigger the Better Bodyguard for Mr Cleveland Discussed
The note suggests Mr Cleveland will require a bodyguard, implying a need for a strong protector if he backs someone. The tone hints at a political or public figure scenario with emphasis on protection.
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Chicago Mall
Cleveland
Square Deal Advertisement Promises Honest Prices
SEW ADYVER! SQUARE DEAL is what we give to every customer at all times. We offer no today overcharges at 50¢ on the dollar or $72 cents at $6 and tomorrow 50 percent off with a premium for carrying them off. Our goods are square genuine and first class in quality with prices marked as low as conditions permit. A repair guarantee accompanies every sale to fix free of charge any suit or overcoat costing $10 for one year. In our Tailoring Department we sell off odd suit and overcoat patterns at very low prices. Come and get first choice.
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San Francisco
Chinatown
Chicago
the Victoria
Mia Ringley
Sacramento
Naples
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Jansen
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Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Heidenfeldt, Jr
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Arabian
Germany
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Ypres
Port Royal
Montmorency
Chevreuse
St. Cyran
Urban VIII
Bruxelles
Amsterdam
St Medard
Paria
Louis XIV
Marvels of
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Calmell
Blane
Richard F. Burton
John Wesley
George Whitfield
Sava
Newberry
New England
America
Heydenfeldt
Kalen Aes
New York Times
Africa
China
Thirteen Club
New York
Valhalla
Israel
Ephraim
Manasseh
Joseph
Jacob
P. T Barnum
Odium
Union
JURE
Ring of Agate
October
Josephine
Napoleon
Waterloo
Benedik
Cassatt
Rohn Lee
Max
Philadelphia Press
Square Deal
Liberty St
Star Corner
Elite Photo Gallery
Market St
California
G. Eisenbe's
P. Schwartz & Uo
Ng Federal St
Lane
Paint Abd Wall Paper
Fifth Avenue
Court House
D. Lewis
Atents
Fifth Ave
Pittsburg
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