Surrender of Metz marks a major war turning point
Historical note recalls the surrender of Metz on October 27, 1879, with an impregnable fortress surrounded by forts, a high casualty and weapon count, and the capture of many officers and soldiers. It mentions notable figures, Salvation Army land grants in Australia, and Maltese prayers against British taxation and language tensions.
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Salvation Army
Australia
Perth
Malta
Perpetrated Fine Job John F. McIntyre
A historical note recalls John F. McIntyre a longtime assistant district attorney who tried nearly 600 murder cases. He is approached by a burly Irishwoman on Nassau Street who banters about a past manslaughter case in a humorous exchange. The passage includes miscellaneous wry observations and a Washington Star quip about European manners.
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John F. McIntyre
Nassau Street
Window Panes Digase Fight New Interior Lighting Era
The rise in tall buildings increases use of ribbed and prismatic glass for windows and improves glass varieties. Light reflected from many facets illuminates dingy rooms that were previously shut in by walls, and diffusing gas is seen as ushering in a new era in interior lighting.
Mond fuel gas draws interest for cheap production
England shows strong interest in the Mond fuel gas made from bituminous slack. Promoted as a furnace and engine gas, it could cost four cents per thousand cubic feet though not suitable for lighting. It recovers nitrogen as sulphate of ammonia worth about two dollars per ton.
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England
Nevada Senator's Rural Trip to Virginia Stock Farm
Senator Stewart of Nevada traveled in a wagon through Virginia with George Jennison, a Capitol veteran employee, buying fine stock for Stewart's Leesburg farm. They lodged each night with nearby farmers or rural hotelkeepers as they journeyed.
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Nevada
Senator Stewart
Leesburg
George Jennison
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Washington
Virginia
Governor Crane Visits Williamstown Greeting by Tennessee Governor’s Daughter
During a Massachusetts visit in Williamstown Governor Crane received a greeting from a girl who spoke as the daughter of Governor McMillin of Tennessee. The exchange highlighted cordial state ties between New England and Tennessee governors.
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Crane
Massachusetts
White
Williamstown
McMillin
Tennessee
State to Choose Two Representatives for Hall of Fame at St Louis 1903
The plan creates a state panel to nominate two deceased citizens to honor the state's role in the Louisiana Purchase and national and world history. Citizens are invited to submit names as the discussion unfolds, with Zebulon Pike and ex-Governor Gilpin among early suggestions from Governor Thatcher.
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Louisiana Purchase
United States
Zebulon Pike
Gilpin
Thatcher
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