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Newspaper
The Silver Messenger
Location
Challis, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1902
Page
3
The Detroit Journal argues the Seneca wreck shows fragile day coaches crumble in collisions. It urges that all cars be made near collapse proof with stronger construction, fire safety, and improved protection to save lives in future high speed crashes.
A Jersey City woman kept earnings for eleven years in a sewn-into-petticoat and left the money to her son who later fought to recover it from a borrower. Stories show people hide coins like squirrels, including a Wheeling man who vanished upon hiding his bank funds and died. his wife later unearthed $826.18 in an old shoe toe.
A discussion of a ten year sentence for a soldier who threatened Roosevelt notes Alcatraz Island conditions and guard routines. An ancient Falkirk stone with two high relief panels shows a warrior and a naked Celt, described in today’s discovery. Additional aphorisms reflect on belief, religion, and a Grimm tale ending with a thaler.
French maids rise to gatekeepers of mansions along South Avenue and the Upper West Side. A dainty maid in lace cap and apron answers doors, takes visitor cards, and ushers guests, replacing the traditional butler. The trend marks a shift in upper class service as men servants vanish from prominent houses.
A Park Row beggar humorously nets a coin and nickel from a absorbed professor who returns the nickel. The Persecuted Poet Demetricus discusses earnings as a poet, prompting estimates of 5000 dollars yearly. Dr Joly notes mosquitos dance to music, gathering swarms indoors and out, in Madagascar observations from Stray Stories.
Frederick Atkinson, superintendent of education, argues in the March Atlantic that reading and writing do not guarantee true culture. He notes claims that eighty percent can read and write, leaving twenty percent illiterate, and doubts this applies to the Philippine population of seven plus million.
Russian reports indicate the Sea of Aral has risen four feet since 1874, with rail lines from Orenburg to Tashkend shifted to avoid overflow. Over the last decade the sea rose about four inches annually, defying earlier German geographers' projection of three inches yearly.
John 8 Burgent, the American painter now in London, has painted many portraits this winter. His canvases include members of the Wertheimer family and a trio of young women named Hunter. His studio is praised as unveiling masterpieces by critics and admirers.
A mix of advertisements and prose notes discusses tobacco cures and stamp postage offers, a March Review of Reviews editorial on Germany US relations and the American German element, and a seed company promotion for Millet from Salzer Seed Co. It also reports on Mayor Seth Low receiving petition relief and estimates of female immigration to the Northwest in 1902, plus Home Journal notes on sincerity and social topics.
Brown has been elected third vice president of the New York Central railroad and placed in full charge of operating and mechanical departments. He began as a section hand on the Milwaukee and St. Paul line and now also serves as vice president and general manager of the Lake Shore railroad, rotating offices. From London comes news of the engagement between the Earl of Lytton and Miss Pamela Plowden, the Earl’s father being the second Earl of Lytton and grandson of Bulwer Lytton.
The British tanker Clam records a historic voyage as the first vessel to traverse the Atlantic fueled by petroleum. A novel system atomizes oil through furnaces with steam and four fire-brick walls guiding the flame for propulsion.
In a recent senate debate Senator Tillman derided Senator Beveridge as a grandhopper, claiming it is the highest form of senatorial courtesy. The exchange highlights tensions over decorum and civility in the chamber.
A neighbor offers another slice of pie to Uttle Bobbie after he delivers an errand. Bobbie agrees politely saying he will if the neighbor wishes.
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