Emperor William's Kissing Custom and Handshake Fame
A Chicago era piece notes Emperor William I of Germany kisses royalty only, greeting other rulers with six kisses when meeting or visiting, while offering firm handshakes to all. The article highlights his strong iron‑built grip for men and the velvet courtesy shown to women, reflecting court rumors and public fascination with the kaiser’s manners.
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Willam
Germany
Prince Henry
London
William I
Italy
Kaiser Never Crowned A Royal Mystery In Berlin
The piece notes Germany’s emperor remains uncrowned as Austria holds the regalia. Paris Messenger cites mystery over the delay with Charlemagne’s insignia mentioned by Bourrienne and Bryce. The historic symbolism and potential future coronation attract attention from observers.
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England
Berlin
Paris
Germany
Austria
Vienna
Bourrienne
Napoleon
Louis XVI
Charlemagne
Bryce
Holy Roman Empire
Napoleon Bourrienne
Golden Fleece ties Britain Austria and Spain in regal lore
A long report traces the Golden Fleece order from Bruges via Philip the Good to Charles and Mary of Burgundy, through Austria, contending Spain’s line, and modern diplomacy shaping its grand mastership. Also a tiger versus horses clash on a circus train ends in tragedy. Irish emigration notes describe a persistent push for lands beyond the peats.
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Spain
Prince of Wales
Bruges
Philip
Duke of Burgundy
The
Austria
Hapsburgs
Charles of Burgundy
Mary of Burgundy
Archduke Maximilian
Germany
Goshen
Poughkeepsie
Gun Fueled Police Fatality Sparks Gun Search Rules
A veteran officer cites lessons from Detective Patrick Duffy's murder. He notes gun-wielding suspects hide weapons in sleeves, belts, shoes, and concealed pockets, forcing detectives to intensify weapon searches during arrests. after Duffy's death, officers are more vigilant in locating concealed arms.
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Patrick Duffy
Chicago Inter Octan
Billy’ Haffdran
Chicago
Ceke Emt
Mike Lynch
Lynch
Halloran
Duffy
Welsh Indians in the American colonies legend revived
The Chicago Chronicle notes renewed British curiosity about Welsh settlers in the United States. Early travelers like Josselyn and Herbert noted Briton like customs and Welsh words among Indians. Reports cite a supposed Madoc lineage and Indians who spoke Welsh with Welsh companions near key frontier garrisons.
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Great Britain
United States
Chicago Chronicle
John Josselyn
New England
Thomas Herbert
Abraham Chaplain
Kentucky
Missouri
Scarce facsimiles of the declaration spark renewed requests
Readers in Philadelphia seek copies of the declaration of independence as the original fades in state archives. Far rarer than in past years, reproductions once used for ads have diminished, while surviving copies gain value.
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Philadelphia Record
Philadelphia
Western
Department of State
Washington
James D. McBride
Letters of Endorsement for Peruna Catarrh Remedy
Congress members and senators from multiple states endorse Peruna as a tonic and catarrh remedy. Letters praise relief from head colds cough nervous troubles and grippe with testimonials from Linney Ogden Smith Meekison Crowley Thompson Howard Cummings Thurston Worthington Bankhead Powers Sullivan Call McEnery Brownlow Mallory Butler Deviner Broderick Yoder Sparkman Brewer Gear Culberson Livingston Clark Felham White Wilber Dungan Barham and others urging readers to request free book from The Peruna Medicine Co. in Columbus.
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Meekison
Ohio
David Meekison
Napoleon
Crowley
Allinoin
Robinson
Ill
Jos. B. Crowley
Thompson
Kentucky
Phil. B.thompson
Howard
Alabama
Fort Payne
Ala
M. W. Howard
Cummings
New York
Amos W
J. H. Bankhead
Fayette
Als
Congressman Powers
Vermont
Morrisville
H. Henry Powers
Sullivan
Mississippi
Oxford
Miss
W. V. Sullivan
Port Austin
Mich
H. GvBnover
U. S
Call
Florida
Gen. Wheeler
Wheeler
William Call
Jacksonville
McEnery
Louisiana
S. D. McEnery
New Orleans
Brownlow
Tennessee
W. P. Brown
MaMory
Pensacola
Fla
Stephen R. Mallory
Butler
South Carolina
M. C. Butler
Brookshire
Indiana
E. V. Brookshire
Crawfordsville
Ind
Deviver
West Virginia
Wheeling
W.va
House of Representatives
B. B. Deviner
Broderick
Kansas
Holton
Kas
Yeder
Yoder
Lima
Chambersburg
Thad. M. Congremman Sparkman
Senator Gear
Iowa
Burlington
John H. Gear
Culberson
Temas
D. Culberson
Jefferson
Tex
Livingston
Georgiay
General Wheeler
J. D. Botkin
White
North Carolina
Tarboro
N.C
G. H. White
Congressman Wilber
David F. Wilber
Oneonta
N. Y
Longest reigning Danish king and royal lineages
The piece notes King Christian IX of Denmark near eighty five with comparisons to siblings and heirs, discussing a century of Danish monarchs and potential successors while interjecting a weathered Glasgow view and a claim about the highest mountain top via a stone weight from Mount Gaurisankar presented to the English king.
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Christian
Denmark
Louisa
Frederick
Christian IX
Frederick VII
Queen Victoria
England
Gaurisankar
Gathering of Ginseng Crop Heads to Harvest in Indiana
The ginseng crop of Indiana and surrounding rural Ohio river districts will soon ripen as 61 diggers prepare to harvest. The root, shipped from local agents to San Francisco and then China, serves medicinal and culinary uses. Prices run about 3.60 dollars per pound.
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Ohio River
Minois
Indiana
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
San Francisco
China
Ilinois
Soup for Breakfast Trial in French Army Ration
The French minister of war orders a soap ration replacement for coffee in the Sixth army corps until August 31. Units will serve soup each morning on weekdays and reports will assess hygienic results for potential wider adoption across the army.
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France
Sixth Army Corps
Anita
Demand for Women’s Hair in Europe Surges in 19th Century Trade
A London report notes rising demand for women’s hair across France, Germany, Switzerland, and Austria. Breton hair from Brittany commands high prices, with brown black and golden types sought after. French and German women supply locks weighing up to nine ounces. Traders and agents operate from cities like Chi to recruit willing sellers, with skilled persuaders earning substantial salaries.
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Europe
France
Germany
Chi
London
Brittany
The American Type Prefector Save a One Not Feasible
A clipped note discusses the infeasibility of distant plans within Leslie's Monthly context. It mentions a prefector and a stance on waving lines of the pat, signaling a debate over typographic or editorial limits in an older publication.
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Distant Pan
Leslie
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