Columbus at Seville and Valladolid The Vanished Favor
The article recounts Columbus seeking royal favor in Seville and his later decline in Valladolid. It details Ferdinand’s dismissal, the inquisition threat, and Columbus’s decline after his voyages. It notes his failed governance, strained leadership, and eventual death while arguing Spain’s harsh memory of him four centuries on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christopher Columbus
Spain
Werdman
Columbus
Jay
Valladolid
Loro
New World
Seville
Europa
Ferdinand
Fertle
Castile
Aliye
Colombos
Cristoforo
New Found World
Seaweed gathering and burning along Norwegian coast
The spring season sees a growing industry as seaweed is collected and burned along Norway’s coast. Ashes are shipped to England for fertilization and chemical extracts, notably Indian, are derived. The weed forms dense brush in March and April, later releasing a strong odor as autumn winds push it from rocky bottoms. Thousands of bonfires burn along the coast into the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norway
England
Diamonds in North Carolina discovery trip outlined
David Draper of Johannesburg, South Africa, who found five mines near Pretoria, arrived in the United States to survey western North Carolina. He aims to investigate rich diamond deposits rumored in the mountains, noting several fine specimens found but no organized development yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
David Draper
Johanneaburg
South Africa
Pretoria
Five Men Accused in Idaho Governor Slaying Case
The article alleges five men linked to the Western Federation of Miners face charges in the killing of Idaho Governor Frank Steunenberg. It notes confessions by Harry Orchard and Steven Adams, contrasts reputations of Moyer, Haywood, and Pettibone, and discusses the federation’s influence and the political stakes for labor and law in Idaho and Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Steunenberg
Idaho
Harry Orchard
Steven Adams
Western Federation of Miners
Charles H. Moyer
Federation
William D. Haywood
G. A. Pettibone
Denver
Colu
Feader
Steunenberg
America
Lincoln
Garfield
McKinley
San Francisco
Fta
I T
Lietende
Maauntaby
Causa
Neice Dumergues
Colorado
Commonwealth
Arms & Doron
Sully
Lahor
Coeur d'Alenes
Crippin Creek
Telluride
Nssagainalinn
Sommerann
Iijetio
Lemhwitlett
Stounchberg
Polyeler
Moyer
Hiv
Matty Maguire
Steven Adama
Grenard
Willis Essex
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Nees
OMEO
Dominica
Isabella
Trier
Sch
Paradise
Venezuela
Calumbug
Tsahelia
Imatters
Navigator
Bobadilla
Kiastar
Verdinond
Bidhop
Prlencia
Savilla
Europe
Valladolb
Madrid
Dee
Mullan
James R. Bentley
Calstorona
Aubin
Sarah Platt Decker
General Federation of Women's Clubs
Watien
St. Louis
Miss. Decker
St. Paul
Minn
Calo
Charles W. Fairbanks
United States
The
Daughters of the American Revolution
Anna Howard Shaw
National Woman Suffrage Association
Woman's Club Movement
Charlotte B. Wilbour
Sorasis
Aroline M. Severance
Bhewae
Waoman’s Club
Los Anastas
Cal
RS. Philip N. Moore
Marner
Moore
Rrs
Ellen M. Henrotin
Chicago
Maine
Nna
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