Abolitionists Debate Capital Punishment in Illinois
Opinion pieces argue murder is deterred by death penalty, citing France Germany and the United States. They claim abolition would worsen crime while noting political missteps and long-term shifts in U S policy and potential Cuban absorption.
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Illinois
France
Pollet
Donal
United States
Marchin
Muurder
Germany
England
Italy
Europe
Chicago Journal
Cuba and the limits of independence in a changing world
In a sober view of Cuba's status the author argues that true independence requires economic self sufficiency, noting Cuba’s current prosperity hinges on U S aid. The piece warns that globalization and mechanization push nations toward larger political units, making small nations struggles over language and culture seem futile.
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Cuba
United States
Shower Bath Invention From Camden Man
A Camden designer creates a simple shower bath that attaches to head or foot of the tub. It requires no curtain and will not spray hair or spill outside the tub. The device swivels to direct spray and folds vertical when not in use, aiding rinsing after shampoo.
Handy devices and curious notes listed in a early 20th century column
The article surveys diverse odds and ends including a hands free telephone transmitter headpiece for long telephoning, a portable picture hanger from Ohio, a cheap adjustable frame support, a brief note on gauging frames, and a remark about Semiki forest pygmies noted for cannibalism and child exchange. It closes with a quip about farmers carrying less baggage than townsmen.
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Ohio
African marriage customs and bride price details
The article outlines West and Southwest African marriage practices, noting tribal hierarchies, cross tribal marriages, and the dowry process. It describes ritual visits by the groom, gifts, kin involvement, and the feast, followed by the bride’s welcome and a three month separation after marriage. The passage also mentions the high cost of feed and the status of women in coastal tribes such as the Mpongwe.
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Africa
Hamburg
Ieseda
World of 1900s Briefs Mixed on Science and Politics
A collage of early 20th century notes: Japan pays for every rat killed with lottery tickets. Mrs Neilie C Upham leads a mining delegation. Wisconsin women press for suffrage. Madrid prepares a national exposition to push farming and manufacturing science. U S corn could power 20 million horsepower. a new medical stopwatch aids pulse counting. Louisiana wastes vast natural gas daily with acreage withheld. a gyroscopic needleless device aligns with earth. London Olympia show sparks orders.
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Neilie C. Upham
American Mining Congress
Pittsburg
Wisconsin
Madrid
Spain
United States
Hooded telephone booth promises compact talk
A New York man has invented a hood that replaces the bulky telephone booth for a satisfactory conversation. The wood or metal bowl shaped hood is compact and takes up no extra room.
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New York
Wireless telegraphy and the six sending methods
The article traces early wireless telegraphy from ships at sea to six transmission methods. It explains induction and conduction, Tesla's earth method, ultraviolet and visible light or heat rays, Bell photophone, Hayes radiophone, and Hertz waves. Marconi's key breakthrough in 1899 across the English Channel is highlighted.
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Henever
New York
Queenstown
London
Broadway
Edison
Tesla
Europe
Bell
Prof
Hayes
Hertz
Marconi
Dr. Hertz
Carlebadh
Germany
English Channel
New Chinese Woman Shuns Tyranny of Mothers-in-Law
An excerpt notes the modern Chinese woman rejecting traditional rulers in law and family. It cites a Shanghai women’s club declaring its aim as rebellion against mothers in law, contrasting with Western protests against male authority.
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China
Shanghai
Tremendous Sea Upheaval Near Cape Horn Aboard Sailship
A sailing ship rounding Cape Horn endured a rare dead calm followed by a violent shock that toppled masts and rattled cargo. Within minutes the sea trembled as huge shoals of fish and dozens of whales and sharks surfaced before sinking again, leaving the crew puzzled by the strange marine upheaval.
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Cape Horn
Linguistic Policemen in Paris On Duty
In Paris twenty one policemen on main thoroughfares speak English nine speak German and six speak Spanish their usefulness has been shown early in service.
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Paris
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