New Record in Raw Silk Race Sparks Trade Secrets
A Geographic Society bulletin details the Yokohama to New York silk race as wartime trade shifts. It notes Japan’s dominance in raw silk, the high costs and insurance, and how faster sea routes cut per bale costs, with the Paterson Woonsocket ships highlighted amid secrecy and armored-like reefers.
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Washington
Sam
United States
Japan
Axier
Pacific
Yokohama
New York
The
Geographic Society
Seattle
Paterson
Woonsocket
Asim Mt
Strange light seen as earth sinks in odd phenomenon
A negro preacher called Parson Jones reports strange light and sinking earth behavior. He describes a drop of more than six feet and a square of over 75 yards, with trees affected by the phenomenon.
Britain Starts Leprosy Fight in Manchester Meeting
A public meeting in Manchester addressed the leprosy threat across the empire as funds sought to reach 1,250,000 pounds for a global campaign. It noted millions affected, warned of transmission risks, and referenced medical advances including vegetable substances and oils for treatment.
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Manchester
England
British Empire
Leprosy Relief Association
Mancchester
1 Bere
Exhibition of Chinese pictures in the wine tent menaced by confusion
An obscure fragment mentions a popularizing exhibition of Chinese pictures in a wine tent. It notes roughly a half dozen works shown with depression of some kind and that the pieces were made by unnamed artists. The text references foreign reception and temporary displays, but details are garbled.
Gotham to Install Coral Reef Exhibit at Museum
A new coral reef display will be installed in a gallery above the hall, letting visitors view the reef both from above and beneath as if at the ocean floor. The dome rises 19 feet above the gallery with a painted lagoon scene and tropical sky, while scientists use the Williamson tube for underwater sketches and photography.
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Museum de Chamber
Miner
One Cent Stamp Sells for 32500 in British Guiana
An 1856 British Guiana one cent stamp on red paper sold for 32 500 and now valued at 82 500. Arthur Hind of Utica owns it and the world’s greatest stamp collection. The piece is the sole thirteen series stamp and contrasts with Mauritius No 2 valued at 15 000 and other rare issues.
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Seattle
United A
Sue Rowaebes
Hudson
Sue
United States
Japan
Orient
Silk
Tica
Ni Y
British Guiana
Arthur Hind
Utica
Batte Sean
Saan Sane
Mauritius
Africa
J. Barnard
Hawaiian Islands
Hind
Boscawen
MN. H
Prince of Jind Visits Windy City Amid Courtly Tour
An Indian prince and his entourage stayed in a fashionable hotel in Chicago. Accompanied by his wife the princess and three children, the party included multiple secretaries, a governess, Mrs Mody and a Sikh guardsman pair. The prince, Rasikh-ul-Itihad, and his family were described with vivid details of attire and status during the visit.
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India
Mra. Mody
Snall
Mra Mody
Farsand
Dilbend
Rasikh - Ul - Itihad
Daniel-i-Ingushia
Raja-i-Rajan
Motiaraja
Sir Ranbir Singh
Rajendra Baladur
Punjab
Jind
Mehaerajah
Hicege
Mer
Nevin
Eight New Mountain Peaks Ascended in British Columbia
Eight new peaks in the Cariboo range of British Columbia were reportedly ascended by explorers. The party faced warnings from native guides about severe, frequent storms in the region near the Sweet Mope area and glacier sources.
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B. C
Ted Ciel
Maeny
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America
Britain
Heiser
Ming
Soca Som
Maeve Geer
Gotham
Prince of
Windy City
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