Radio Telegraphy Sets Global Standards at Berlin Conference
The Berlin conference adopted an international rule naming wireless communication Radio Telegraphy as the official designation. The United States pressed for free ship-to-shore and sea communications, winning broad support though some governments reserved rights with existing wireless agreements. ratification of the treaty is expected by July 1, 1908. Napoleon's horsemanship is critiqued with claims he rode poorly yet remained in control, with noted anecdotes from Hougomont and Würzburg illustrating his riding challenges and skill.
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Stipe
Conferce
Napoleon
Frederic Masson
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Houlogne
Detailie
Edouard de
Tallie
Wurzburg
European Educational Costs and US Trade Outlook
French and European school statistics show per capita costs, with varied pupil numbers and local densities across Germany France Italy Spain Austria and Russia. The piece contrasts foreign education spending with US agricultural exports and notes a Washington suit over postal card weight loss claims tied to a mother.
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France
Italy
Spain
England
New York Tribune
Coniimeus
Austria
Russia
Fashionable Long Necks Defined By 19th Century Standards
An article prescribes the ideal long neck for women, detailing ear to collarbone measurements of about five inches and a slender, bony appearance. It notes cream skin with blue veining, no double chin, and recommends exercise as banting alone fails to reduce chins.
German Style Tea Party And Gift Guidance
The excerpt offers ideas for a German themed social with coffee cakes and cherry custard pie, plus decorative touches using the black white and red flag colors. It also presents inexpensive handmade gift ideas for a Christmas club, including hatpin holders, washcloth cases, blotters, calendars, and daisy themed craft displays.
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Madame Merri
Fortunes on Petals Reveal Fates at Bazaar Booths
At a two day bazaar a daisies themed booth sold petals for ten cents each. Each petal bore a fate written in invisible ink and revealed by ironing. Attendants wore white gowns and daisy wreaths, as a dark green cheese backdrop studded with daisies framed the scene.
What the Eyes Show of Owner's Character
Describes eye shapes and expressions as signs of personality. Steady wide eyes imply sincerity, while glinting eyes suggest cold suspicion. Small eyes hint alertness or cleverness. large cowlike eyes denote deep but less responsive depth. round eyes indicate ambition. longer eyes reflect a dreamy temperament.
Ropes of Pearls Fashion Questioned in Jewelry Notes
Pearls are described as a fashionable necessity with ropes of four or five strings worn with diamonds. The article explains how these pearl ropes drape over the waist and corsage ornament, and advises the pearl clasp match the colored jewels in the necklace and corsage ornament.
Preacher Crapsey Suspended for Heresy in Rochester
Rev. Dr. Algernon Crapsey of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church Rochester New York faces suspension by the ecclesiastical court of review after charges that denied key Christian doctrines. Five jurors heard the case with four finding guilt while one opinion favored nuanced theological error over denial. Crapsey, 50, long noted for philanthropy and service to the poor, has been rector at St. Andrew's for several years.
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Algernon & Crapsey
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
Rochester
N. Y
Ecclesiastical Court of Review
Crapsey
Epler Pailap
St. James Parish House
Batavia
N.Y
Protestant Episcopal Church
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church of Rochester
Miner Becomes Alaska's First Congressional Delegate
Frank H. Waskey, a 31 year old Nome resident and miner, wins Alaska’s first congressional seat on a miners ticket opposing major parties. He pledges to push Alaska’s interests from roads to a merchant marine and seeks cross party support.
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Alaska
Esquime
Nome
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Waskey
British Hero In Almshouse Garnet Wolseley's Storied Career
Field Marshal Viscount Wolseley, living in Hampton Court Palace, is hailed as England's Miles. A long career spanning India, Crimea, Sudan, and Ireland ends amid friction with the War Office. Wolseley once met Lee in 1862 and letters recall a generous, imposing figure, though later finances were troubled by risky investments.
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Miles
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War Office
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Canada
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Egypt
Tel el Kebir
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Ireland
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