Numerous Ways of Reckoning Time Across the World
The New York Sun describes global timekeeping practices from Mohammedan sunset days to Greenwich standard signals. It notes varied clocks, telegraph linkages, and local customs in Persia, Africa, China, India, Europe, and the Americas, including El Paso’s four railroad times and regional standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teheran
Persia
Africa
New York
Syria
Beyrout
Teharan
Greenwich
Cheenwich
Logo
Gold Coast
Telegraph
Inlegraph
Accra
China
Asia
Shanghai
Trentels
Colombia
Bogota
India
Madras Observatory
Madras
Inla
Russia
Peersburg
Portugal
Lownie
Lisbon
Tapada Royal Observatory
Netherlands
Greenwich Observatory
Amsterdam
Newfoundland
St. John's
Hearts
London
Creat
Britain
Greanwich
Canterbury
Oreland Aes
Dublin
Cleke
Armen- Wi
Cordova
Hawaiian Islands
Belize
British Honduras
Court House
Nukilofa
Sanna
Whitten
el Pasco
Atlantic
Southern Pacific
Pacific
Santa Fe
City of Mexico
Mexico
Encampment Formal Inauguration Draws Big Crowd
President McKinley arrives with Cabinet members in Philadelphia. City officials greet the party at the station as German singing societies perform at the Walden Hotel. A parade along the Grand Army route includes floats of the Maine and labor leaders address crowds before a city hall luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
San Francisco
St. Louie
McKinley
Washington
War Root
Agriculture Wilson
Schurman
Philippine Cormimiation
J. Addison Porter
Cortelyon
MckKinley
Pennsylvania Railroad
Ashbridge
Louis Warker
Walton
United German Singing Societies
Morer
Cramp
Maine
Ma- Yanu
United Geen Trades
Laher Lyceum Asvehition
Hon
L. Jeving Handy
Delaware
Samuel Ganepers
The
American Federation of Labor
Help for Mother's Ailing Health and Child's Future
A mother fearing death seeks guidance on securing love and care for her child. The text argues parental roles, suggests free medical advice from Dr. Pierce, and promotes Dr. Pierce’s medicines and the 1,000 page Medical Adviser. It cites Mrs. Claus Nelson's testimony of recovery and emphasizes access to treatments through Buffalo specialist Dr. Pierce.
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Imate
Dr. Pierce
Dr. P
K. V. Pierce
Invalids Hotti and Surgical Institute
Buffalo
N. Y
Pierce
Claus Nelson
Pico Heights
Los Angels
Cal
Admiral Sampson Calls on Mayor After Fleet Arrival
Tear Admiral Sampson visited Philadelphia on September 4 to meet Mayor Radbridge after the mayor's prior visit. He arrived with Captain Chadwick Lieutenant Commander Winslow and aides in full dress. The delegation attended a concert before joining the Naval Veterans parade and reviewing the procession with Admiral Poss.
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Philadelphia
Sampson
Radbridge
Chadwick
Winslow
Bennett
Thaddeus J. Vandersilve
Pirade
Tas
Poss
Naval Veterata
Nasocia
Unknown rider H. Eb. Blooker wins semile race at Brooklyn
In New York on September 1 a semile race over a pithe course in Brooklyn, managed by the Associated Ovelhng clubs of Long Inland, was won by H. Eb. Blooker a handicap rider previously little known. Second place went to Clytle Hase. Spectators were excited by the finish.
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New York
Brooklyn
Ovelhng
Long Inland
H. EB
Sdim
Afflicted Train Passenger Encounters Return of Soldiers
A battered man on the platform asks about the fort as exhausted soldiers pile off the train. An onlooker, crippled by gout, limps by while bystanders address the scene, with the Tribune noting the odd commotion at the station.
Night at the club ends with arrest and odd aftermath
A club night ends with a person named T arrested and held in custody overnight. A friend remarks they reached home safely and jokes about the misadventure. The exchange ends with casual life notes.
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Stajth
Jones
Eve Feels Burdened After Knowledge Spreads
The New York Journal quips that after eating the fruit Eve becomes unhappy and Adam pities her, noting that a woman in such a state may know more than she wishes to tell.
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Eve
Adam
Fragmented Reflective Note on Reformers and Foolish Vanity
A cryptic reflection contrasts reformers with fools and money minded vanity. The text muses on perception of merit, folly, and the role of cunning women in preserving pride amid uncertain motives.
Labor Day Parades Close Philadelphia Institutions
Philadelphia on September 4 observed Labor Day with two parades and a shutdown of banks and government buildings. An unusual feature was the Anaigamated House Painters' procession drawing about three thousand participants.
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Philadelphia
Escaration
Progession
Jiminez Arrives in Cape Haitian on Georges Cruise
General Juan Isidéa Jimines, a revolutionary candidate for the presidency of the Dominican Republic, arrived in Cape Haitian with his son and companions aboard the Georges Cruise from Baracoa. He said his plans progress and that the ship would sail tonight to Porto Plata before continuing to the capital.
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Cape Haytien
Juan Isidéa Simines
Repubic of Santo Domine
Georges
Baracoa
Jimines
Georgen Croloe
Porto Plata
Jiminez
Santo Domingo
Admiral Dewey Homeward Visit Salutes Exchanged
In Gibraltar on Sept 4 Sir Robert Riddulah greeted Admiral Dewey with the usual salutes. The Devastation fired a salute as the Olympia returned the compliment with the British anthem and dipped her flag thrice. A blast shattering Gunner Pepplatt’s hind ended the demonstration.
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Gibraltar
Robert Riddulah
Dewey
Columbia
Olympia
Pepplatt
Railroad orders spark car production contracts
Pittsboro reports the Pennsylvania Railroad contracted with the Pressed Breez Car company for four hundred hopper cars and received an extra order for two hundred more from the Great Northern Bank. The company is now sold aboard for an entire year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsboro
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Pressed Breez Car Company
Great Northern Banlwis
Special Sale Discounts On Jewelry And Watches
Special sale offers jewelry and watches at reduced prices. Diamonds rings solid gold bands gold filled watches sterling silver items and spoons advertised with inflated old values and new low prices. Sought items include Elgin movement watches ladies watches and silver fittings with three hundred pieces mentioned as clearance stock.
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Elgin Movement
Rogeta Bros
Davidow Bros
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Spain
Madrid
England
Bampson
Grand Army
City Hall
Academy of Music
Stone
Meadepont
Elty
Lafayette Post
Kingsley Post
Hoston
Admiral Sampson
New York Journal
San Domingo Landa
Pennsy
Diamonds
Wolciss, Dewelry
Give Comfort
NEW York Hotels
St. Denis
Broadway and
Hieventh St
Grace Church
William Taylor & Son
Westminster Hotel
Cor
Sixteenth St
Leviig Place
Third National Bank
Scranton
Wm, Connell, Presideal
Wenry Belin, Jr
William H. Peck
Holmes’ Electric
I. D. Crawford
Scranton’s Shopping Center
Gaal
Connolly & Wallace, Wasnea Enue
Weston Mill CO
Carbondale, Olyphant
Thos. Kelly's
Stora3
Ecaatite
Saus
Enita
Geanel
Wanamakers
Biesel Cooper
Grea Dry
Albert
BT. & University
Wiles
Mount Pleasant Coal CO
Dickson Manufacturing Co
Scranton and Wilket Iarre
Machfacturera of
General Office
Scranton, Pa
Pilsner
ASO
Dr.densten
Timple Court
Serantoy
Burgery
Florey & Brooks
Washington Avenue
Moosic Powder CO
Laflin & Rand Powder CO
Elletrie Hutterian
Kieeiie
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