San Francisco Convention Hints and State Developments
Jexey Stursos calls Democrats to repeal the McKinley bill in a maiden speech. A National Editorial Association convention is set for May 16 in San Francisco. Reports note railroad plans from Santa Margarita to San Luis Obispo and broader time standard discussions. Congressman Mills resigns as chairman of interstate and foreign commerce, preferring rank and duties over a chair.
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Jexey Stursos
National Editorial Association
San Francisco
Southern Pacific Co
Santa Margarita
San Luis Obiepo
Mills
Crisp
Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Committee of Ways and Means
German Syrup Advertises Cure for Consumption
A fragmented ad cites Boschee's German Syrup as a cure for pulmonary consumption. It mentions Frank De Witt of Lewiston and the Tontine Hotel in Brunswick and portrays a man whose father and siblings died of lung illness, praising the product as a remedy and urging readers to use it.
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Frank ‘Ale
de Witt
Lewiston
Tontine Hotel
Brunswick
Gary
Boschee
Andre Irene Sons
Parrots and Tree Toads Featured in Curious Trade Talks
The New York World discusses parrots and tree toads as seasonal curiosities. Parrots boast talking ability with 15 to 20 words and mimicry, while frogs and tree toads attract attention from young doctors studying blood circulation with microscopes.
Russian Nobility Balloting Rules Limit New Candidates
The Chicago News reports that Russian nobility is not a fixed caste and nobles can be raised or degraded by government actions. Assemblies in districts exclude new nobles by ballot if not accepted, with the “petigreed nobility” blocking newcomers. Once admitted, a noble becomes de facto a member of the district assembly and is listed on rolls and notified of meetings. Balloting is compulsory and no option exists to admit new candidates.
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Chicago News
Woman and mirrors reveal a candid Chicago view
A Chicago woman candidly discusses the habit of women checking mirrors before leaving, admitting multiple farewell looks. She explains one for herself, one for a brother or young man, one for friends, and a final one for women who dislike her, claiming the habit as human nature.
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Timyself
Penny Wise and Pound Foolish Customs in English Courts
A reflective piece contrasts greed with prudence as French hedging changes harm bird life and pest insects, while an English court custom announces meal preparers at each course. The practice, dating to George II, highlights courtly ritual and its lasting oddity.
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George II
Fashionable Woman Befriends Crying Baby On Car Ride
A stylish passerby calms a neglected infant on a Shawmut Avenue car, taking the child from a tired mother and soothing it with a gentle talk. The scene draws stares as the woman pretends to have a child of her own, while the mother expresses gratitude. Onlookers react to the compassionate act and the moment of connection.
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Vait
Wendy Fx
Belind & New Spacer
Sweet Worm
Bel Ward
City Fire Reveals Contrast Between Rural and Urban Life
A travel essay contrasts life in country towns with city scenes as a fire erupts. The observer notes bells and crowds differ, recalls past firefighting bravado, and is halted by police at the fire line. The piece then muses on hats' social weight and church attendance amid urban modernity.
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Shere
New York Tribune
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