Admiral Casey to Succeed Kantz at Pacific Station
Rear Admiral Silas Casey, in charge of the League Island Naval Station at Philadelphia, will soon succeed Rear Admiral Albert Kantz as commander of the Pacific station. Kantz retires January 29, with Casey taking over the post in late January. Casey, born September 11, 1841 in Rhode Island, graduated from the Naval Academy in 1860 and has served in the Korean expedition and the Fort McKee assault at Seoul in 1872.
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Campaign Ladder Figures Mark Polls in England
Crowds watch two ladders set before the Daily Graphic office as mock figures of Lord Salisbury and Sir Henry Campbell Bannerman ascend in step with announced election results. Westminster Abbey to inscribe the John Ruskin medallion honoring service to poor and great men, per London Academy prize proposal by J. R. Anderson.
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Population gains in New Hampshire and Connecticut noted
Connecticut's decennial gain reaches 21.7 percent with a 1900 population of 908 355. Five cities exceed 25 000 residents, led by New Haven and Hartford. New Hampshire shows a small overall gain despite farm decline, population 411 556. Burns museum in Kilmarnock receives 1756 Cicero edition with a donor note from Robert Burns.
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Prince Von Munster In Critical Condition In France
German ambassador to France Prince Von Munster is critically ill after a chill and high fever. Doctors report concern due to age and recent health decline.
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The Schoolmarm of Red Elm a Romance in a District School
In Red Elm a new district teacher Miss Mamie Lewis wins over rough student Bob Smith through tact and courage. He softens, vows to reform, and later courts her as the two become a twofold pair of educators and lovers amid village gossip, with Bob eventually earning a medal and a life partner.
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Blood Washing and Early Transfusion Methods
A historical overview describes early transfusion practices and their dangers, noting Medea’s legendary use and later human-to-human transfusions. It explains refined techniques using saline solutions, defibrination avoidance, and intravenous or intraperitoneal administration to replace lost fluids and treat blood poisoning, calling the process blood washing and highlighting its lifesaving impact.
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Medea
College Education for Girls Wins High Praise
Mrs. Alice Freeman Palmer argues four college years improve health and life, that marriage after 22 yields better outcomes, and that college-bred women are civic and charitable. She says choice should be individual, but college remains a strong factor in forming steady character and well founded life.
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Alice Freeman Palmer
Torrence Calls Reform for Boys at Prison Congress
At the National Prison Congress George Torrence of the Pontise reformatory urged reform for youths. He said five percent of young offenders can become good citizens with timely care and proper treatment. He also estimated heredity accounts for no more than ten percent of criminals.
Emperor William’s 700 Speeches Recorded in Journal
Since ascending the throne in 1839 the emperor has delivered over 700 speeches, all of which were printed in full in the official journal.
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