Science and Industry Snapshot Across Nations and States
The United States leads borax production globally while Switzerland exported watches and metals figures. Utah doubled its factories since 1890, oil prospects rise in Constantinople, and Meerschaum pipe demand wanes amid French briar gain. French astronomer Flammarion links astronomy study to calm, notes aging members in the French Astronomical Society. Martel reports a record cave depth in Hautes Alpes. Washington stands as a top lumber state with vast timber. wasteful practices threaten future supply.
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United States
Switzerland
Utah
Constantinople
M. Flammarion
French Astronomical Society
Hi. A. Martel
Department of
Hautes Alpes
Washington
Union
Local Land Office Names County Officials and Roles
A list of county officers and officials including State Senator Ravenel Macbeth Representative Henry F Powell Probate Judge Jesse G Finnell Sheriff B C Chamberlain Assessor 1evens of Join Johnson Auditor and Recorder Geo E Keyes Treasurer Mine Alice Felkner School Superintendent Martha Keenan County Attorney Le H Johnston COPODEF de s000 sees Michael O Donohue Commissioner 1st District W Treloar 3rd District deo McGowan 3rd District Frank Abren.
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Custer County
Ravenel Macbeth
Henry F. Powell
Jesse G. Finnell
B. C. Chamberlain
Johnson
Geo. E. Keyes
Alice Felkner
Martha Keenan County
H. Johnston
Michael O' Donohue
Discontent in Iceland and Danish rule debated
A chronicle of Iceland seeking greater home rule beyond the Danish constitutional framework. Icelanders resist limits via an Althing dissociating from Danish ministries, while a Copenhagen mission pushes for royal mediation and ongoing autonomy. The piece notes tariffs and broader imperial tensions, then shifts to European parliamentary contrasts and a humorous Harper's Magazine vignette.
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Denmark
Iceland
Rigsdag
Ireland
Althing
Copenhagen
Reykjavik
Culture in Maine and the laundry agent tale
A New York Sun piece recounts a Maine summer visit with a witty narrator who learns about local laundry service and college-bound staff. She describes the persistent laundry agent and the oddities of island life, the maid Ida, and the cook who insists on pure English, finishing with memories of lobster Newburg and blueberry cake.
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Maine
New York Sun
Xolles
Portland
Boston
Paraon
Hamburg
Torchon
Ida
Crumb
Alice
Miette
New England
Fragmented humorous snippets from old papers on stage and society
A collage of quips and dialogue from various era publications. It features witty lines about theater critics stage paradoxes and domestic banter with brief exchanges on money, marriage, and social custom. The tone is brisk, satirical, and lightly risqué.
British Guiana Mines Report Shows Growth in Gold and Diamonds
An official year ending June 20 1901 report on British Guiana industries notes strong expansion potential in gold and diamond sectors. It cites new dredging on Barima river, concessions on Comermoot Purini and Cuyuni, rising production of 109 207 ounces of gold (1900 01), and encouraging diamond deposits with 906 carats exported last year. The report urges a government expedition to survey fields and resolve disputes as investments increase.
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British Guiana
New York Sun
Barima
Comormoot Purini
Cuyuni
Groete
Turna
Mio
Department of Mines
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