The Sultan and His Thousand Maids in Constantine
From an eye witness report in Ottoman capital, the sultan's harem holds over a thousand slave women from Georgia and Circassia. The article details how the Valide Sultana selects brides, daily palace life, the vast staff, and the palace cuisine. It notes the sultan's private theater, money spent on entertainers, and the delicate balance of power and ritual within the seraglio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reral
Seraglio
Abdul Hamid
Georgia
Circassia
Turkey
Mahmud II
Eichone
Yildis
Dolma Bagthe
Constantinople
Valide Sultana
Ramazan
Bairam
Londe
Oscar Straus
Washington
Straus
Mr. Straus
Frederic Bar
Rupert
Otto
Heidelberg
Dronkarda
Why Cats Have Whiskers and Their Hidden Uses
A naturalist explains whiskers as touch organs connected to lip nerves. They allow cats to detect obstacles in dim light, guiding movement with minimal sound, aiding stealth and prey capture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ces
Hero or Murderer A Balour Portrait From The Digfatch
Frederic Sanburk describes Arthur James Balfour Chief Secretary for Ireland as both hero and murderer in differing eyes of England and Ireland. The piece portrays Balfour as a central Conservative figure with a stern Irish policy triggering support at home and fear abroad, notes his resilience under scrutiny, and hints at potential future prominence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loxpon
England
Ireland
Gladstone
Arthur James Balfour
Bloody Balfour
Balfour
Lord Salisbury
Saturnine
Goschen
Smith
Salisbury
Hartington
Chamberlain
Lord Randolph Churchill
Catholic University
Liberal
Parnell
Davitt
Joseph Chamberlain
William O'Brien
Europe
O'Brien
Michael Davitt
House of Commons
Forster
Sexton
O'Connor O'Brien
Bisurracna
Scotland Yard
Home Secretary
Trish National League
League
Sry
Purnell
National League
Rat Party
Cat
Biour
Well
William O’brien
America
O’brien
Alexander Balfour
Mary, Queen of Scots
John Knox
Rizzio
Darnley
Bothwell
Mary
Morton
Arthur James
Scotland
All Ireland
Mao
Frederic Sanburk
The Sultans Harem and Court in the Bosphorus Saffron Era
The article recounts Ottoman harem life under the present Sultan, noting massive expenses for palaces and jewels, the vast eunuch staff and slave guards, and the influential Valide Sultana who rules the harem. It describes the glittering treasury, mirrors, pearls, and jeweled cradles, plus vivid images of the annual cloak ceremony and the vivid, colorful procession of noblewomen guarded by eunuchs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin van Buren
Bosphorus
Europe
Abdol Azgziz
Murad
Tam
Bultan
Mabomer
Africa
Married for a dollar at Chase House on Squirrel Island
A young couple drew attention at the Chase House on Squirrel Island with open displays of affection. The crowd debated their marital status until the woman declared they were indeed married in New York for a dollar, remarking that it was cheap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Chase House
Squirrel Island
New York
Gutenfels
Richard of Cornwall
Knights of Ia
Prussis
Rhine
Knights Templar
Louisville
Washington
Ington
St John’s Levy
Delphia
Caision
Old Point Comfort
The
Knights
Engineer Confronts Tramp Over Track Stoppage
An engineer and a tramp have a tense exchange after the engineer stops a train amid a struggle. The tramp explains he could not dismount the track and mentions attempting to climb over a fence during the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pr McBeth
Apuhs Akank Pek
The Classic Rhine Journey to Cologne from Mainz
A Rhine river journey from Mainz to Cologne describes castles Schloss Stolzenfels and Gutenfels, the Lorelei lore, vineyards at Rüdesheim and Bacharach, Koblenz scenery, medieval ruins, and a final stop at Cologne with its cathedral. The writer notes Cologne’s commerce, a 200,000 population, and a 12,000 strong garrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cologne
Rhine
Mayence
Grand Duchy
Hessia
Cassel
Charlemagne
Germany
Gutenberg
Asuineohausen
Bacharach
Croesus
Siebengebirge
Teyre
Koenigswinter
Drachentela
Dragon’s Rock
Baron von Sarter
United States
Panama Canal
Correa
Satemion
Bonn
Holland
Hester Harwin
Lawyer Sillnord Ends Silence in Sardonic Jest at Court Rally
A Brooklyn Eagle note recounts Lawyer Elliott near Sara toga bragging about a political race. He boasted he would best County Judge Henry Moore, unaware a young woman at the veranda lured him into exposure and revealed she is the judge’s wife. The scene sparked embarrassment and a hurried retreat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn Eagle
F. Elliott
Henry A. Moore
Elliott
Saratoga
Mr. Elliott
John M
T of Gesai
Moore
Kott
Stopping the Hiccoughs Mr Smithkin Fends Off Hiccup Attack
A tale from Youth's Companion describes Mr John Smithkin failing to cure hiccups by fright until a dramatic moment at home. He misplaces his watch and vest pocket awareness sparks confusion, revealing the common belief in a frightening remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithkin
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Imperial Seraglio
Stumbou
Pera
Sultan
Great Britain
Home Rule Party
Balfour KO Coward
Cleveland
Chicago
Goltan
Sultar
Beibrich
Nassau
Berbach
Steinberg
Oberwesel
Stolzenfels
Ban
Queen Victoria
Princes Albert
Coblentz
Unkel
Johannisberg
Prince Metternich
Bingen
Bingenloch
Rheinstein
Bacchus
Rollenseck
Nonenwerth
Prema
Schiller
Grand Duke OF Nassau
Sillnord
Masons
J. A. Logan
Washington Society
Stylish Washington Society
Fuah
Waal
Beesster
Connecticut Avenue
Mr. Smithkines
Ningare
Puck
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