Negroes in Toronto Canada A portrait of a peaceful community
A historical account describes Toronto, Hamilton, and Chatham’s black population nearing 800, the older generation arriving before the war and many remaining. It notes limited employment, with roles in Pullman service, barbers, and various trades, while women work as housemaids and in laundry. The piece highlights education, civic contribution, and the challenge of securing local jobs versus opportunities in the United States. It also mentions pride in good citizenship and a few instances of hostility.
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Toronte
Canada
Pullman
Busiacas
Himeaelt
Zeema
United States
Waa
Tonto Mall
Empire
Marry Young Says Sage Matrimonial Advice From a Hoosier Squire
Justice Ephraim Kelgwin of Jefferson Indiana speaks on marriage and endings, praising early unions. He notes most couples wed young, few divorces, and that youthful compromise often yields happiness despite quarrels. Also mentions Prof Alfred Binet memory tests and a note on child memory capacity.
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Bertter
Ephraim Kelgwin
Jefferson
Ing
Ohio River
Adams
Autian
Chicagi Chronicle
Frog Lifespan Noted as 14 to 15 Years in Study
A local science brief reports the common pond frog's lifespan ranges from 14 to 15 years. Researchers cite environmental conditions and diet as key factors influencing longevity.
Global travel by rail and sea to circle the world
A Hartford Courant summary discusses German and American travel essays predicting rapid world tours after Trans-Siberian completion. It cites speeds for steamers and railways and imagines routes from San Francisco to New York to Paris, noting limitations of oceans and rail progress. It invokes Jules Verne and Mark Twain in imagining a full great-circle voyage.
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Jules Verne
Revue Scientifique
England
San Francisco
New York
Paris
Totel
Pacific
Vancouver
Boeton
Halifax
Mark Twain
Australia
India
London
Hartford Cournat
Turbinia turbine ships speed hopes 60 miles an hour
Telegraph piece reports Turbinia trial plans to test reversing engines and a ten knot astern capability. Three rotary turbines power three shafts at 9200 RPM, aiming to prove a new era in marine propulsion beyond traditional reciprocating engines.
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Solent
Jone
Newcastle-on-Tyne
Turbinia
Parsons
Tarblain
Marine de
Parsone
Chicago Chronicle
Dining at a Japanese supper club in Boston memory
A vivid account describes an evening at a Japanese supper club with guests entering by a door, seating on mats, and dining in a room arranged with lacquer tables. Dishes include mushrooms, raw fish, and boiled rice, with sake served between courses. Waitresses named Snow and Cherry Blossom entertain while dancers perform, and guests depart in rain gear after a night of cultural display and farewell phrases.
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Mapte Club
Imam Ia
Thareanson
Traperies
Sion
Boaton
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Mutual Electric
W. Houston Street
Becker
East
Houston Street
Je, Anderson
West Commerce Street
SAGE
France
Alfred Binet
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Kein Sera
Royal Rotente Society
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West Africa
Chicago
Bagtasd
OnNey
Kgow Subways
Tor Bucer
Reao Comeres Oakarutiy Praxdor Commo Bop
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Siasiea
Oad
Agen
Elegent Mead
Evan
Tatma
Cash Savers' Union
W. van Barta St
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A.P.A
Gulf Coast
New Orleans
Martin
San Antonion
Texas
F. Lupton
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P.A
San Antonio, Texas
SAN Antonio Electric CO
Losoya ST. Heat and Telephone
Grand Central Depot
Houston
Galveston
New Orleana
Brin
J. J. Parks
G.P
T. A. Houston
Tex
McMillan
San Antonio, Tex
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Elite Hotel
J. Lousthunayu & GO
Main Plaza
Elmendorf & Com’y
North Ride Military Plaza
CIA
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Xhutcheson & Frankel’s
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