Indian Chieftain 1899 Christmas Notes and Local Updates
The Indian Chieftain reports holiday sobriety on the streets, Christmas season trends in Mohawk and Creek regions, and notes on subscriptions, editors, and local figures. It mentions Fred McKinley’s appointment, Dewey’s birthday, and discussions on temperance, education funding, and Missouri University plans for a free territory school system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indian Territory
The
State University of Missouri
Missour State Teachers’ Association
Tramp’s Theft Trick Noted At City Station
A traveling man recalls boarding near Chicago and spotting a tramp who swapped tickets by noting back-page figures. The tram’s scheme involved matching prices and a miscalculated change, ending with the conductor identifying the correct ticket.
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Chicago
Washington Star
Wealthy Mrs Townsend to build Washington palace
The article reports Mrs. R. H. Townsend of Philadelphia plans a grand mansion on Massachusetts Avenue Washington built around the existing Hill Syer house to evade a prophesied curse. She aims for a residence twice the Lester house size, with her 17 year old daughter in society soon.
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Witen
Wasteven
Marvel
Manson
R. H. Townsend
Philadelphia
Mary Scott
Lester
Dupont Circle
Hillyer
Massachusetts Avenue
Eld Hillyer
Falling bodies prove velocity independent of weight
The article recaps Galileo's experiment at Pisa showing two balls of lead fell at the same speed in a vacuum, while in the atmosphere a lighter object falls faster. It notes practical limits given small distances and the differing behavior between an ounce and a ton in air.
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Scientific American
Galileo
Pisa
Aristotle
Earth
Hanging bills from ceilings a trick of old circus bill posters
A former bill poster recalls using a silver dollar and folded bills to create suspended ads in crowded rooms. You tack two bills, fold them, and drive the dollar into the ceiling to hold, then release to reveal the message as the paper opens. The trick amused crowds in hotels and bars.
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Elare
Folke
Doge Growing Wreaner and Dog Lifespan Debate
Experts say close breeding shortens a dog's life and raises the risk that new generations will be less healthy. The cautionary view notes buyers often end up with poorer bargains from careless breeding practices.
A Turkish Wedding and a Stammering Cure
A vivid account recalls a Turkish wedding at a pasha’s palace with a bride in a rose bower and a diamond necklace as the groom’s party applauds. The piece also reports on cures for stammering, noting nervous origins, slow speech therapies, and a boy’s eight week recovery linked to confidence-building techniques.
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Cairo
Tarme
Malayans and Papuans Traits and a Royal Baby Tale
A Cincinnati Enquirer described Malay traits as impassive and restrained while Papuans are more gregarious. The piece notes cautious politeness among higher classes and a cruel, reckless side. It also recounts a Naples princess' emotional moment with Prince Amadeo, who displayed infant charm that moved her to tears.
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The
Cincinnati Enquirer
Mewa
Toma
Eald
Naples
Amadeos
Eggs and hens and a long chain of United States production
An American audience is presented with estimates of per person egg consumption and annual production in the United States. The article discusses New York receipts, national totals, and comparative scales including a 340000 mile egg chain and a 5000 mile egg case tower, noting prices and hen counts. It also includes a brief Paris-like line on German canary breeders and quips about society life.
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John Ritchie, Jr
Ladies’ Home Journal
Science Observer
Boton
St. Louie
Globe P'tg Co
St. Louis
Lechent
Ned Fenitent
United States
Geneva
B. H. Ridgiey
Strand
Lachent
Eveche
Calvin
Avarado
Guick
Luchent
United Kingdom
New York City
New York
Chicago Chronicle
New York Society
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
Soap
Rimerlf
Lever
Anthony Hope
Anthony Hope Hawkins
America
Union Square
Looted Pompadour gem reappears in London sale
The London Post notes a ring engraved with the Triumph of Fontenoy, once linked to Mme de Pompadour, resurfaces in a sale to the National Library medal department. The gem’s path through hands remains unclear after 130 years, with Polish origin and uncertain provenance.
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Medal
National Library
London Post
Fontenoy
Mme. de Pompadour
Risrgalse
Mme de Pompadour
Jacques Guay
Versailles
Louis XV
Poland
St Helena Life Described Riches and Calm of Isle
The New York Times piece surveys St Helena as an isolated, contented colony with a modest population, light crime, and robust trade. It notes last year’s revenue and expenditures, garrison growth, brick and tannery experiments, and a visitor appeal for English retirees, while recounting social anecdotes and a humorous church anecdote.
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New York Times
St. Helena
Little Island
St. Helenia
Engi
Helena
SY Helens
England
Madeira
Canary Islands
Tule
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Adian
Cuigetain Posuremise
WL Mares
M.&. Milford
Viera
Rankennese
Diswler
Bro. Lovett
Checotah
Fred McKinley
United States Court
McKinley
Dewey
Judge Thomas
Vinita
Topeka
Kansas Journal
Gus
C. A. D.vicison
Cleveland
Ohio
Territory
Kansas
Tee Kansans
Marshall
Rice County
MC Rville
WH. Browne
Paola
Coerokee Auditor
Creek
South McAlester
Purcell Register
the Assassin OF
Eltixen
Ni Small
Edward B. Warman
Germany
Chicago Daily News
Fenof
Rodrigues
Lam
Abe
Detroit
Sara A
Pompadour
Tammond
Mocking Valley
Ohio Central
Henry Booth
W. G. Grace
Tom Emmett
Emmett
Violet
Island OF ST. Helena
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