Death sentences for Russians and Japanese over Peterhof photos
A Russian court sentenced Boris Nikitenko and three accomplices to death over a photograph said to show the interior of Peterhof courtyard where the czar strolls. Another 14 were imprisoned amid claims the images proved a plot to kill Emperor Nicholas II as guards at Peterhof guard the palace and gardens.
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Czar
Russia
Io Emperor
United States
Peterhof Palace
Peterhof
Tearkoe-Selo
Detalla
Boris Vikitenko
Nikitenko
Kully
Sinasky
Naumof
Thof Palace
Not of the Bible. Farmer predicts John to preach
Farmer Korntop recalls his son John pursuing the ministry after a college professor’s statement. His wife asks what the professor said and the farmer notes John plans to become a preacher despite ordinary expectation.
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John
Farmer Korntop
Quirky Exchanges and Local Echoes From Notable Evening
A cheeky dialogue opens with Mrs Newliwed asking for an alarm clock while a sleepy cook remarks on the device. A visitor gauges conditions as confidence lingers despite settling, with a neighbor gate theft rumor. A mother bathes a child who muses dust on the water and a girl jokes she is made of dust. The piece ends musing on how phonographs would have changed the Inquisition.
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Della
Local Town Hushed by Sudden Tragedy
A cryptic message blames rising noise for a town’s distress and the death of Jericha, stirring concern about public nuisance impacts on residents. The fragment suggests a notorious incident surrounding noise levels and a fatal outcome.
Reams of Testimony Leaves in a Fall Blaze
A vivid autumn scene describes fall leaves aflame and aglow. The passage notes that many poets make the claim that autumn’s blaze is a source of inspiration and testimony, reflecting on nature's vivid colors.
Washington Real Estate Ring Holds Government in Its Grip
The article argues that rent gouging in Washington by property owners traps both residents and the government. It claims government offices pay high rents, shell buildings profit after four to five years, and the overall value of government property is misrepresented. It cites a bridge project inflating land prices and suggests widespread price fixing by trades associations.
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Washington
Census Office
Ita
Zoological Park
Connecticut Avenue
Tip Pressure in Washington Servants Sparks Outcry
A Washington writer condemns tipping culture, detailing how over 100,000 Black servants in the capital face harsh unwritten expectations. The piece describes grudging service to the poor and aggressive insistence on gratuities, warning outsiders about the social isolation and financial strain caused by tipping practices.
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Washington
New Agricultural Buildings Rise Behind Red Brick Facade
The new agricultural department structures rise white and stately, unseen by most visitors. On entering the grounds the finished palaces stay hidden behind the old department building and the biological survey building. When completed the old structures will be moved and the new beauty revealed as if a curtain were rolled away.
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Agricultural Department
Washington
Department
Biological Survey
Woman's Corners Albums For Unmounted Photos And Cards
The article describes home made albums crafted from heavy cartridge paper for unmounted photos and postcards. No cover material needed, pages may be plain or have postcard slits, with decorative covers and hand drawn frames. Girls make themed small books as gifts or keepsakes featuring family, friends, instructors, and pets to preserve school day memories.
Decorative Laundry Bag from Print Fabric
A guide sketches a decorative laundry bag made from print fabric with a white sateen lining. It features a thick edge cord, embroidered "Laundry" on the back, removable ribbon bows, and generous interior space. The bag is for personal use and sized to fit individual needs.
Trim Waistline With Pin or Elastic Tie
Sloppy waistlines from bulging blouses can be corrected with careful pinning after the skirt is on. Use thin pins or an elastic waist tie with tape ends and a button and buttonhole to secure the fit and prevent slips.
Baby Dress Sleeve Tucks For Growing Arms
A sewing tip shows how to adapt a baby dress as the arm grows. Make a small tuck above the hem to shorten the sleeve, sew the sleeve, and add buttonholes at the tuck sides. Thread ribbon through and pull to adjust. Tie and finish with lace trim for a neat finish.
London Favors Simple Suits In Tailored Fashion Return
London resumes classic tailor made style with long three quarter coats edged in black braid. Outer garments feature four-button fronts and high waist lines, while sleeves vary between long and three quarter. Skirts show a tighter back with empire drape, and dark striped fabrics in autumnal tones dominate.
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London
Paquin's
Knockabout Hats Described in Gun-Metal Felt and Feathers
The piece outlines knockabout hats crafted from gun-metal-felt with a slight roll at the front and a drooping rim at the back. Trimmed simply with gray and white mottled cog feathers or clusters of natural turkey plumage along the sides.
Fall Millinery Styles Feature Gray Felt Hat and Peau de Soie
The article describes two hats in fall millinery. The upper hat is gray felt with a black velvet band and uncurled ostrich tips, a large brim and tall crown. The lower hat is a purple felt cha peau adorned with a purple scarf, violet shading, and large purple roses.
Remodeling Shirtwaiste Care for worn necklines with handkerchiefy yokes
To refresh wash waists showng neck wear, use a sheer handkerchief to form a yoke. Replace frayed cuffs with matching handkerchiefs, available in sheer cloths at 12 to 15 cents each.
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Hve
Secret Police
Liberal Party
Peter I
Amelia
George W. Griliuh
Jericha
Washington Real Estate
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