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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1897

Page

3

Will Visit the Czar Grand Tour of Faure in Russia

An eight day state visit of President Faure to Russia is outlined with ceremonial details. He lands at Cronstadt, tours Peter the Great’s city, deposits a gold wreath, and attends banquets, operatic galas, and a massed military tattoo before departing to Moscow.

Faure Trussie France St.Petersburg Sh. Petersburg Baltic Croustadé Odessa Jnders Straits of Dardanelles Yildiz Kinsk Pads Cere M. Bfoldard St. Vetersborg Ivcll Imay Euch Cronstadt Winter Palace Peter Leff Peter-Paul Alexander Superial Czarina Teterhoff Zarskoe Zelo Champs le Mars Terehlisht St. Petersburg Moscow Inlaw Grand Ke Sergius Russia Bunotaux Apoor Tess

Cuban Liberty Coins Authorized by Cuban Junta

The first Cuban government coins have been issued as souvenirs to fund the war. Ten thousand coins are ready, with a $3,060,000 contract underway for mass production. Designed by Italian sculptor Philip Martigoy, the piece features Liberty on the obverse and the six Cuban states on the reverse, minted in New York at a capacity of 6,500 coins per hour.

Bilgér Republic Jove de Zayas Philip Martigoy Migs Leonora Molina Lndy Cuba Special Bureau Jost de Zayas Newstreet New York Celine United States

Great labor leader Johnel Natchford rises in UMW leadership

Johnel Natchford, 43, Massillon resident and miner’s son, rises to the top post of the United Mine Workers at the national convention, after years on the executive board and leadership of miners’ unions. The Columbus, Ohio native has deep roots in labor agitation and mining.

Johnel Natchford United Mine Workers Michael Ratchford Columbus Massillon Stark County O. Ue John McBride Macallen National Mineral Organization Natchford National Executioe Miners’ Organization Ching Miners’ Organization le Srae Atatuye

Connecticut Girl Slowly Turning to Stone Alarmed Family

Jo Annie Waterbury, an 11 year old from Noroton, is reported to be gradually ossifying due to sclero derma. Doctors say the disease may lead to complete ossification with no current remedy, while the family and local physicians seek a miracle to restore normal function.

Connecticut Attie Noroton New York Journal Jo Annie Waterbury Abe da Angree Annie Bho George Waterbury Main Street Dorothy Earth Dermatological Society Prench

Microncomic Writing Invented for Tiny Bible Text

A device called Aimachine uses graduated wheels and a diamond point to inscribe the Bible and Lord's Prayer in minuscule spaces. It can fit 4,866,480 letters of the Bible eight times in an inch square. A photograph enlarged specimen shows each letter clearly readable. Also notes on paper shoes for German cavalry horses being fitted for durability.

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James M Greenwood and the National Educational Association Leader

James M Greenwood, president of the National Educational Association, details his life from a Wisconsin birth in 1840 to leadership in education. He recounts schooling limits, service in the army, time as a mathematics professor, and seven years in a private normal school before Kansas City public schools presidency. He advocates free textbooks and discusses the burdens of organizing annual programs.

National Educational Anvolation James Mickieberough Theeiwood National Educational Association Lorand Tew Roles Couth Springfeld Adair County Dfe Die Greenwood Cunton Seminary Lecene Josep Baldwin Texas Greenwood Unldwin Kansas City Association Thes Iie Shayene

Horace L. Chapman Democratic candidate for Ohio governor

Horace L. Chapman, nominated by the Democratic state convention, is a farmer banker coal mine operator and blast furnace owner from Jackson. Born in Allegheny County New York in 1997 he moved to Portsmouth Ohio in 1854 and later to Jackson. He helped organize the First National Bank of Jackson in 1870 and has long been tied to iron and coal interests. He served as a delegate to the Chicago national convention and was part of Ohio Democratic state committees during the campaign. Wealth is estimated at 950,000.

Ohio Horace L. Chapman Jackson Columbus Mr. Chapman Alle Gheny County N. Y Portsmouth Tumber Afr Clhupimon Eines First National Bank of Jackson County Chapman Del Cufeaga Chapman Sons Tie Mr. Chapiman

Pedaling Upsl May Aid Climber Training

Instruction on cycling technique describes building speed before ascent, maintaining steady pedaling through the dead center, and shifting weight to the back and arms for power. It notes easing up near the top and pulling handlebars to secure balance while climbing.

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The Polite Porter and a Train to Clapham Junction

A humorous snippet from Tit-Bits features dialogue between a porter and a passenger about taking a train to Clapham Junction. The scene includes quips about engine choices and a playful mishap with phrasing, reflecting light wartime era humor.

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