Witte in Russia Humility and Court Etiquette Examined
A critical look at M. Witte the Russian statesman after his Portsmouth meetings. The piece contrasts his diplomatic triumph with the royal ceremony of returning to the Czar as a humbled servant. It notes court intrigues, opposition from the military, and ongoing plots by enemies to trap him in future diplomacy.
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M. Witte
Japan
Portsmouth
Russia
Far East
Atlantic Ocean
Onor
St. Petersburg
Thuis
Imperial Cort
America
State Department
Washington
Working Girl's Chances and the Value of Specialty
A discussion on how women succeed in the city labor market by finding a true specialty rather than chasing every possible job. The piece follows a twenty three year old millinery example, urges focused skill, and cites rising female participation in clerical and professional roles with perseverance and talent.
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Paris
London
New York
Chicago
San Francisco
Academy
United States
Martin’s costly renomination campaign in Virginia
Senator Martin of Virginia spent $11,500 to seek renomination, a sum equivalent to over a third of six year Senate pay. Commentators note the expense reflects political necessity and question broader effects on national legislation and the role of wealth in securing public office.
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Martin
Virginia
United States Senate
Washington
National
Montague
Pies Made by Machine May Reach Across the Continent
Pittsburg inventor claims a pie making machine can produce up to twenty four thousand pies in ten hours, about forty a minute, using an endless chain system for crusts fills and baking. If true it could supply lemon meringue pies for mother, man, and child across the states, with millions produced yearly.
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Pittsburg
H. L. Sons
King Edward Receives Persian Carpet Gift
A remarkable Persian carpet sent to King Edward as a token of appreciation for hospitality shown during his recent visit to England. The luxurious gift stands out as an extraordinary keepsake from foreign hosts.
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Shah
Edward
Fairyland
the of
Persia
England
Remarkable Pie and Carpet Feats End in Royal Awe
A 7,200,000 pie bakery chain would stretch about 1.022 miles, require 14,400,000 eggs, and could feed 36,000,000 people. Persian artisans then unveil a hand woven carpet for Buckingham Palace, a royal masterpiece with intricate colors and flawless design created by a devoted crafts team after a two year effort.
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Wittsburg
Buckingham Palace
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N. Y. Times Saturday Review
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