Strange Meteorological Deaths In Africa Mystery
Charles Stern of Chicago reports to the New York Mail and Express about a strange gas related death scene in Gayullah North Africa after a journey. He describes lush vegetation and a suspected ground layer of deadly gan causing natives and dogs to die within minutes as they inhale carbonic gas, with a daylong persistence and distrust among locals wary of witchcraft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nerihenat
Charlea M. Stern
Chivego
W Northenet Africa
Gayullah
New York Mail and Express
Substitute for coal and its potential in future fuel use
The article discusses a cheaper fuel alternative to coal derived from a by product of petroleum distillation and other sources. It claims lower cost by 40 to 50 percent and higher energy efficiency, with easier production, higher pressure stability, and suitability for machinery. It notes shipping feasibility from Kiel and Danzig and potential naval advantages due to added buoyancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Saxony
Tassin
Mary
Germany
Kiel
Wilhelmshafen
Danzig
Orrmans
Old Times in Hawaii Reverence for Royalty and Taboo
A Philadelphia Press summary recalls ancient Hawaiian religion with extreme royal reverence, the taboo system that protected the king, and the death penalty for disrespect. It notes the king’s absolute will and that some monarchs used power kindly, while one era ended the taboo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Water Beetles Battle in Pond Fight Described by Jersey Man
A summer idler on a rustling bridge observes water beetles as they prey on a gray wood spider. The gnats’ predatory water beetles use long oar like legs and a sharp beak to attack, while the spider struggles, then succumbs in a vivid pond-side melee observed for its surprising tactics and juvenile natural history detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Gota
Vere
Loshora
Hertn
Soothing Silence 4 A Quiet Hour Aids Hospital Recovery
A doctor argues silent periods speed healing and recalls a hospital ward with a daily 2:30 to 5:30 silent hour. Nurses enforce no talking or reading. Patients relax into sleep under the ward’s calming routine, praised by staff and the senior surgeon for its recovery effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hero Bhown
Enys Do
Alster
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Women Fights Off Snakes In New York Box Battle
In New York a dramatic scene unfolded as a ten-foot anaconda and a large python fought inside a box. Miss Madeline, owner of the reptiles, tried to separate them, was bitten on the hand, and lost control as the snakes wrapped around her. She finally freed the head and the python was captured, then returned to the box after a difficult struggle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Journal
Madeline
Ste
Cosconda
Baa
Passing Up His Ad Nises and A Stranger's Charity
A Chicago Chronicle report recounts a tramp who asks for work from a man on a street corner. The stranger offers a dollar and a card with tasks he can do, then advises a bath, meal, and drink before meeting a friend. He explains he is passing up his own adviser and money from ten years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Chronicle
Sid
Addreen
Dolar
Exiled Zul King Cetewayo’s sons to be released
British colonial secretary announces release of Cetewayo’s son and two brothers from Saint Helena after years of exile for alleged revolt. They had been confined on the maligned island where Napoleon died as a prisoner and their guilt remained unproven in court. A note also mentions a diminutive rabbit species found near Popocatépetl in Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Nir
Zuland
Carnivorous horse devours chickens and pups in city
A Kansea City Journal tale recounts a large horse owned by Lee Bowerman that endlessly feasts on fresh meat. The story notes the animal’s size about 1500 pounds, its stubborn temper when struck, and its odd hunger for chickens and bull pups, shocking the driver and workers at Armour’s dockyard and Bowerman’s wagon.
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Kansea ‘City Journal
Bas
Ality
Lee Bowerm
Howerw
Myles
Capt
Tough
Brown County
Aluce
Bowers
Martim Ackamo
Armour
Frank
Pip Pica
Remarkable Double Egg From Anderson Hen
Indnairlons Koouter Hen and William Moore of Anderson Indiana report a hen that lays an egg within an egg. A recent exhibition showed an outer egg resembling a normal one with standard white and yolk, but at the yolk's center lies a second, perfectly formed inner egg with a hardened shell and no white inside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indnairlons
William Moore
Anderson
Ind
Va Trd
England’s Odd Rural Tales From Distant Villages
An amusing compilation notes peculiar English places such as Bkid daw Cumberland with no voters list access, Fartey-cum-Pitton near 20% miles from a railhead, Trimley Suffolk with five churches in one churchyard, and Yatrad near Cardiff boasting two roads two mailways and two rivers. It mentions Hamilton well with a 350 foot shaft and a subway, a yew on Bickndler church tower, Whit ley Court church of white marble, and Meriden Warwickshire’s stone cross marking central England.
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England
Bkiddaw
Cumberland
Wateh
Pearson
Fartey-cum-Pitton
Thia
Yatrad
Cardiff
Gervica
Hamilton
Hampellie
Neacoast
Bickndler
Somersetshire
Whitley Court
Worcestershire
Meriden
Warwickshire
King Chulalongkorn Shows Interest in English History
The Thai king toured London landmarks with Canon Wilberforce, pausing before Wellington’s helmet and Elizabeth’s tomb. He queried Mary Queen of Scots, Charles I’s burial, and Gen Gordon, revealing strong ancient history knowledge but less familiarity with recent events.
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Geidis
Londem
Blam Hay
Weetgunsten Abbey
New York Journal
England
Valhalle
Wilberforce
Pitt
Livingstone
Herachel
Darwin
Meury V
Agincourt
Knights of the Bath
Duke of Wellington
Elizabeth
Mary
Queen of Scots
Ingaoment
Charles the
Charles
Windsor
Tennyson End
Scott
Mont of Blay
St. Paul's
Gen
Gordon
Chulalongkorn
SAT AND RHINOCEROS CHUMS AT CENTRAL PARK ZOO STORY
Superintendent Smith at Central Park Zoo in New York observed a week old bond between a rhinoceros and a black cat named Snyder. The cat rested on the rhinoceros while both animals slept, and the keeper noted the animal’s unusual affection and mutual grooming.
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Smith
Snyder
John B. Smith
Central Park
New York
Nature
Smailea
Field glances improved range finder for glasses
Field Ginna Reage Pinter describes an improved range finder with an eight flat dial plate and a rear mounted adjusting screw. A fixed pointer indicates settings while a small wheel on the screw enables quick focusing for various distances and gauging object speed. It mentions a spider world raft building water-dwelling Miltieb species pursuing prey on water.
Bear Plays the Piano in Colonial Willows Tale
A bear wandered into a hotel parlor near Rocky Point road drawing a crowd. It climbed the piano and played, chewing mustards and tipping gravy as guests fled in fear. After a dinner break, the bear wandered to the barn and was kept two days before release due to a looming famine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Point Road
David
Sawyer's
Wilowa
Partor
Providence Journal
Ybera
Bear
Mr. Sawyer
Bruin
The
Willows
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Hawaii
Moston Telephone Company
Tolman Willey
Boston
Hell
Mexico
Kansas City
Rhode Island
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