Dwellings of Mankind at Paris Exposition
A feature of the Paris Exposition showcases prehistoric and historic homes from cliff dwellers to Japanese and Persian houses. The display, designed by Charles Gautier, traces rooflines, materials, and living arrangements across civilizations, including Aztec, Egyptian, Assyrian, Hindoo, and Norse dwellings, with notes on climate, privacy, and defense.
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Charles Gautier
Grand Opera
France
Herodotus
Prasias
Trishholder
New Guinea
Central Africa
Assyria
Hindoo
Berars
Grant and his third term stance and electoral plan
G W Childs recalls General Grant's views on a third term and the Electoral Commission. Grant favored a fair count, opposed appointing a Commission to decide the election, and urged his friends to pursue justice. He faced health decline, took pains to finish his book, and showed kindness to the needy and veterans.
Character traits of General Grant in a tribute
The speaker recalls General Grant as steadfast in duty, never swerving from right, and uniquely reticent around strangers. He valued purity of thought and speech, avoided profanity, rarely drank at home, and spoke little unless he understood someone. His honesty and humility stood out, with no boasting or mean acts, making him one of the greatest and most modest men.
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Colorado
Arizona
Valley
Rio Mancos
George W. Childs
Pincott’s
General Grant
Sherman
Logan
Blair
Tse
Long Branch
Joe Johnston
Johnston
Grant
Herman
Philadelphia
Tilden
Hayes
Washington
Ties
Mr. Tilden
Senate
House
Samuel J. Randall
Randall
White House
Dr. da Costa
Mount McGregor
Mr. Hamilton Fish
Mr. Fish
Indian Commission
United States
William Welsh
William B. Dodge
Felix Brunet
Pitt
New York
Texas
Army
Navy
Naval
West Point
Union
Sheridan
Fitz-John Porter
Porter
Myat
Important Papers Lost in Floods Revealed by Ledger
The Philadelphia Ledger reports flood losses include vital papers and documentary evidence such as debts, credits, notes, contracts, and ledgers washed away in Johnstown. The article notes the danger to debtor‑creditor records and the risk of injustice without these documents, while observing Johnstown is not a county seat to worsen the scene.
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Philadelphia Ledger
Johnstown
How Doth the Bee A Battle Between Two Queens
An early Dispatch feature explores bee life and labor detailing the busy worker bees and the drama of rival queens. The writer shares observations from a Lawrence County apiary and reflects on the industrious nature of honeybees.
The Cocoanut Crab Thief of Agaia Islands
A detailed report on the thief crab Birgus intro of the Agaia Islands. Nightly it raids cocoanut groves climbing 25 feet to sever stems and roll nuts to ground. It tears husks fiber by fiber and eats the meat, while fibers serve as ropes and oil from coconuts aids lighting.
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Agaia
Scientific American
Agala
Indian Ocean
Sighting a Real Squirrel Inspires Unsteady Sentence
A judge recounts the thrill of seeing a real squirrel for the first time and the momentary burst of emotion. He describes raising a gun and firing, though the event is unclear and ends mid sentence with a malfunctioning remark.
Beekeeper Describes Hives Swarms and Robber Bees
A farmer explains how honey bees defend a hive and raid tactics used by robbers. He describes swarms in June and July, moving bees between hives at dusk, and his method of shielding himself with a veil and hat while cutting clover. The account covers hive defense, honey theft, and practical beekeeper precautions.
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Switzerland
Ireland
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Paris
Far East
Cincinnati
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G.w.childs
Electoral Commission
the Electoral Commission
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Conkling
West Indies
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DisPatch
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