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The Progress in Shreveport, Louisiana

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Newspaper

The Progress

Location

Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1897

Page

21

Sinetka the Shinnecock Singer Gains Noted Acclaim

Emrald Sinetka, a fullblood Shinnecock Indian now in Chicago studying classic roles, seeks higher musical training to perfect a wide ranging bass voice. His life began on Long Island with Indian parents engaged in oyster fishing and leadwork, and he rose from an itinerant circus to public performances across New England and the South.

Emrald Sinetka Ife Sinetka Chicago New York City Chicago Times-Herald Long Istana East End Emrald Reservatoir Sinetia Fong Sofiin Long Island New England Carlisle Carlisle Industrial School New York Chen Ama Musart Tevohursivs

Bob Knocks Out a Bear in Beachyard Scuffle

Fitzsimmons Teaches Pet Bear a Lesson After it Escapes on the Beach. Bob and his man pursue, the bear lunges grabbing Fitzsimmons by the neck. Corbett’s conqueror delivers a right duke and a palm strike to the bear, ending the display as the animal is restrained and returns to the yard.

Fitzsimmons N.Y Bob Fitzsimmions Corbett Duke Chow Jennie

Diamond output from Kimberley mines in 19th century

The four main Kimberley district mines employ about 8,000 people. They process between 2,000,000 and 3,000,000 carats annually, and by 1892 ten tons of diamonds valued at £60,000,000 had been produced from these mines.

Kimberley

Floors and TV projects showcased in Dinsiedein exhibit

A historical note describes floors used in Dinsiedein Switzerland with textures resembling pasty masses smoothed and pressed. Footsteps are noted as noiseless, indicating quiet underfoot design.

Dinsiedein Switzerland

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