Bismarck’s Tactful Diplomacy and Shifting Alliances
The piece argues that Prince Bismarck pursued a multifaceted alliance strategy, keeping Austria Hungary and Italy aligned with Germany while maintaining pliable ties to Russia. It credits Count Caprivi’s leadership with a calmer European balance and notes Austria Hungary’s enhanced standing as German diplomacy shifted after Bismarck’s retirement.
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Bismarck
Germany
Count Caprivi
Austri
Italy
Russia
Australia
Austria
Signor
Crispi
Vienna
Europe
Austria-Hungary
Gladstone ministry plans outlined at Dalmeny Park
July 16 1892 report from Dalmeny Park outlines Gladstone's new ministry likely lineup with Harcourt as First Lord and Bryce possibly Colonial Secretary. Morley wants Ireland post but gains for Bryce as colonial head. Whip reshuffleeks to Gladstone. Finance woes push postponement of Home Rule.
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Henry Fowler
John Morley
Ireland
Colonial Office
Mr. Gladstone
Bryce
Morley
Lord Hershel
Earl Spencer
Board of Trade
Gladstone
Duchy of Lancaster
Arnold Morley
Cyril Flower
Herbert Gladstone
Lord Brassey
Hose ‘of Commons
Minard's Request Prompted Silent Reflection
A cryptic note asks for Minard's and nothing else. It laments a lack of remorse and unavailing effort, suggesting a desire to spare readers from the same pats and to remember this in time.
Marriage to murder attempt shocks Sarthe trial
Madame Bardel aged 18 faced Sarthe assizes for poisoning her newly married husband in Le Mans. She bought chemistry and strychnine after he drafted a will favoring her. The jury found guilty with extenuating circumstances and she received five years with hard labour.
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Madame Bardel
Sarthe
le Mans
Madame Bardal
Aha
M.bardel
M. Bardel
Maitre Houssard
Madame Aarde
The Matrimonial Market in Dahomey
An account of Dahomey royal customs describes the king eating alone to avoid beheading watchers, sleeping apart, and drinking unseen. It notes women belong to the king, wives sold yearly, and limited choice with harsh court etiquette and subservience. The monarch reportedly holds hundreds of wives, some kings holding thousands. Officials bow and crawl to the king, and wives live under strict, unequal rules.
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Dahomey
Tie
Themigan
Duration of Lives of Animals From an Ancient List
A list estimates life spans for numerous animals with wide ranges. Elephants exceed 100 years, camels about 100, lions around 23, tigers and leopards about 25, and birds like swans pigeons hawks vary from 10 to 40 years. Insects and aquatic species show shorter spans, while whales and crocodiles reach around 1000 and 100 years respectively.
Munificent Gift to Seamen by Lord Brassey
Lord Brassey has donated 50000 pounds for a block of Seamen to Seamen Church buildings in East London. The complex will include an institute gymnasium adult school rooms and classrooms for sailors and fishermen of all nationalities. Plans by Sir Arthur Blomfield have been reviewed by the Missions to Seamen Funds Committee led by the Duke of York. An additional 3000 pounds yearly will support staff and operations.
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Lord Brassey
Free
Uise
London
Arthur Blomfield
Missions To Seamen’s Funds Committee
the Duke of York
Lord Rassey
Remarkable Timepiece from Japan Captivates Viewers
A framed timepiece three by five feet shows a noonday landscape with blooming cherry trees and plants in the foreground, a hill and crystal cascade in the rear, a threadlike stream, a golden sun on silver wire marking hours, and hourly signs of a tortoise, bird, and mouse scene in a mineral garden setting.
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Japan
Rocka Jand Islands
Man claims 36 years without water in Glover's Mill area
Jack Irvin, an elderly resident near Glover's Mill, says he has not swallowed a drop of water for 36 years. He drinks coffee or milk at meals and smokes a pipe when thirsty, while avoiding alcohol and water. neighbors note his looks suggest he is dried up.
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Jack Irvine
Glover's Mill Country
United States
Mr. Irvin
Advices to Mothers About Soprine Syrup for Teething Pain
An early 1900s advertisement urges mothers to use Winston’s Sopraine Syrup for teething pain and dysentery in children. It claims quick relief, multiple stomach and dental benefits, a pleasant taste, and wide availability through druggists at 95 cents. The ad also includes a moral note on gloomy thoughts from Bishop Pattison.
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Mas Winston
Winstons
Lorraine Syngur
United States
Prica
Minards Liniment Caution On Canned Goods Storage
A brief notice warns against storing food in tin places and cautions that half of poison cases stem from canned goods kept in improperly cleaned or reused containers. It endorses using glass as the safer receptacle for leftovers.
Minard's Liniment Promoted By Phygiciane
An advertisement notes Minard's Liniment used by Phygiciane. It claims health benefits and temperature related ailments from sudden changes in environment such as stairs, ballrooms, and theaters.
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Minard
Phygiciane
Keep Minard's Lidiment in the House
Fragmentary lines describe disdain and desolation in a hostile setting. Vague expressions imply grievances about desert and punishment amid conflict or debate.
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Minard
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Iself
TL BK E
Smyth
Jj Water Street
St. John’s
Gear & Co
Water Street
Rae
Bowen StRun
ST Joan's
Nfld
Org ‘Aphonfed
England
Ahomey
Bishop Pattison
Lumbermans
Filne
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