A Billiard Bet Mee Verpee
In Coleman James Harden, a mild looking but skilled billiards player, challenges a local crowd in a series of high stakes games at the Freemason's Hotel. After backers wager up to five hundred dollars, Harden faces a final crowded match as bets pile up and players circle the outcome.
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James Harden
Coleman
Samuel Dugger
Mr. Harden
Mr. Hardon
Tom
Mr. Barker
Scott
Hardon
Harden
Mr. Dugger
Johnnie
Submarine bells to aid naval signaling at sea
Washington reports tests by lighthouse staff the British admiralty and the Danish government plus Rear Admiral Evans show submarine signaling bells can warn ships in fog or darkness. Navy plans to fit most vessels with bell transmitters and receivers to link Maine to Florida and reduce strandings and collisions.
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Washington
Evans
Navy Department
Admiral Evans
Alabama
Maine
Atlantic
Florida
Cave Dwellers Found Across Africa and Beyond
In Africa caves serve as homes for tribes along the Strait of Gibraltar and in Tebessa Algeria. Tunisian Galite islanders live in grottoes while Matmata and Medenine offer rock hewn dwellings. A twelfth century underground monastery remains at Goba Abyssinia. A vast cavern near Tanga German East Africa holds rooms 120 to 250 feet high with millions of bats. One bat measured nearly five feet across its wings.
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Africa
Strait of Gibraltar
Tebessa
Algeria
Djourf
Wadi Hailail
Galite
Matmata
Medenine
Tunisia
Goba
Abyssinia
Enor
Mous
Tanga
German East Africa
Where Snow Falls Across Europe and Malta
The piece contrasts snow experiences by region from St. Petersburg's 170 snowy days to Copenhagen's 30 and Palermo Rome Venice offering one to five days. It suggests Malta for immunity from snow, framing a humorous tour of snow climates and preferences.
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Malta
St. Petersburg
Copenhagen
Palermo
Rome
Venice
South Carolina Senator A Diamond in the Rough
The article discusses Senator Tillman as a powerful draw in the Senate galleries, though not an eloquent speaker. It notes his disjointed delivery, reliance on scattered papers, and rough but effective style. It also mentions notable facial resemblances among public figures, including Moody and James Maher.
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Ashington
Senate
Senator Tillman
Ingalls
Striking Resemblance of Men in Public Life
The piece compares public figures Mak Maher and the president noting a visual likeness in repose and contrasts in speech. It also draws parallels between Senators Aldrich and Foraker, describing Aldrich as reticent and Foraker as a bold figure. The two lawmakers are said to resemble brothers when viewed side by side, a resemblance often remarked upon.
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Navy
Moody
Supreme Court of the United States
James Maher
Supreme Court
Mr. Maher
House of Representatives
Maher
Aldrich
Foraker
Rhode Island
Senate
Ohio
Senora Creel Heiress Seen As Fortunes Rises
Lenora Creel is described as the real Rockefeller in Washington with a $24,000,000 fortune. The piece notes her influence in Mexican diplomacy and hints at a race with Sir Henry Durand’s recall to place a republic representative in Washington. Senator Rayner pursues a joint resolution to overturn judgments on Santiago. Admiral Schley weighs risks in a possible congressional action.
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Enor Enrique C. Creel
James Bryce
Diaz
Sir Henry Mortimer Durand
Edward
Senor Creel
Washington
United States
Lenora Creel
Rockefeller
Mr. Shakespeare
Attempt To Resurrect Sampson Schley Case
Senate talks a resolution to settle who commanded at Santiago. Senator Rayner will not push a measure without Schley's approval and solid backing. Friends of Schley argue Congress aimed to affirm his command in the battle, while others doubt the historical record.
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Sampson -Schley
Rayner
Schley
Santiago
Admiral Schley
Congress
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By Harris Deems
Joseph B. Bowles
Butcher
South Carolina
Senora Creel
Enator Rayner
Maryland
Court of Inquiry
Act of Congress
Fitzjohn Porter
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