Biograph Photographs Capture Society in Regent Street
London society embraces moving picture portraits at a Regent Street studio with famed figures like Lady Grosvenor and Lady Shaftesbury, including portraits of Julia, Lady Weeddale, and Duke and Duchess of Coruna’s children as soldiers in period attire. Families create monthly records titled Baby’s Album.
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London
Biograph
Regent Street
Lady Grosvenor
Shaftesbury
Julia
Weeddale
Duchess of Coruna
Fargreer
Musg
Ave
Bay Ka Monsion
Beaux as Detectives Shine in Paris Fashions
Two American twin sisters named LHe4 captivated Paris society by moving between fashionable hotels and hosting endless invitations. They played dress advisors to American women, guiding gowns bonnets and jewelry purchases. New rumors reveal their true origin as the Holland connection.
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Holland
Twins Serve as Paris Detectives for U S Treasury
The twins were dispatched to Paris by the Washington treasury to brief American customs officers on probable imports and study smuggling among fashionable buyers and firms. Their identities were revealed in a warning letter from a New York customs official to friends in Paris.
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Paris
Treasury Department
Washington
New York
Man with Two Hearts Discovered by Doctor
Francis A. Gill of 620 North Sixth street was found to have a subsidiary heart in addition to the normal one. Dr. C. P. Brady, at Northern dispensary, noted independent beating of both hearts and suggested the aorta sustains circulation. Nearby residents report eerie happenings and sightings of a ghostly figure near Alto Pass. Trade notes compare Greenland and Iceland, recording imports of 8333 dollars and sales of 320 dollars.
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Francis A. Gill
North Sixth Street
C. P. Brady
Gill
Sixth Street
Fairmount Avenue
Nature
Bank of England Capital Through the Ages
The Bank of England shows its capital rising from £1,200,000 in 1694 to £14,500,000 in modern times, illustrating two centuries of financial growth.
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Bank of England
Disappointed Inventor Dr Hiram Tuttle Dies in Tacoma
Reports from Tacoma Washington recount the sudden death of Dr Hiram Tuttle inventor of thorite a respected man who faced harsh treatment from officials of the army ordnance department It is noted he grew disheartened over the war departments inaction on his high explosive therit and spent his funds under pressure from supporters His death may be linked to disappointment yet no direct cause is confirmed
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Tacoma
Wash
Hiram Tuttle
Washington
Army Ordnance Department
Tuttle
War Department
Philippines
Congress
Spanish Titles Abolished By Army In Tuzon
Gen Wade in Tuzon forbids Spanish honorifics in official reach. The order requires using Mr Mrs and Miss in all communications and bans Don Senor Senora and Senorita, favoring English equivalents wherever possible. The note mentions dentists serving in the Philippines as a recent discovery by military authorities.
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Senor
Senora
Senorita
Luson
Tuzon
Wade
Philippines
Precious Metals Of World Production In Year 1900
Director of the Mint Roberts reports world gold production in 1900 at 12,457,287 ounces valued at 257,514,700 dollars a loss of 49,070,200 from 1899 largely due to the Transvaal war. Global silver output reached 178,796,796 fine ounces the highest on record with the United States slightly surpassing Mexico in production.
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Roberts
Transvaal
United States
Mexico
Anthracite Coal Production Forecast Set to Break Records
Pennsylvania coal production this year is expected to surpass all prior years with about 10 million tons more than 1900. Last year yielded 45,107,454 tons, 1899 saw 47,666,000, and 1898 41,889,800. Nine months shipments total 40,309,786 versus 34,202,710 for the same period last year.
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Pennsylvania
First and Second Class Cars in European Railways
The main distinction between first and second class cars on European railways is the seat cushion color with first class commonly red and second class gray. The difference affects comfort and status rather than overall train service.
Marriage of Burdella Adlesperger and John F. Hill
A December 25 1901 wedding at the bride's parents home four miles west of Pollock joined Miss Burdella Adlesperger to Mr John F Hill with Rev Hugh Harmon officiating. Guests enjoyed a formal supper and gifts include china cups, berry sets, glass dishes, towels, a lamp and other keepsakes.
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Pollock
Burdella Adlesperger
John F. Hill
Hugh. Harmon
T. C. Hill
Charley Bruce
Minnie Hill
G. A. Hill
Miss Levida
Arthur Johns
Nora Adiesperger
Riley Staats
Caleb Adlesperger
Myrtle Adlesperger
Staats
J.W. Smith
Charley Hill
Quinn
Mollie Adlesperger
Walter Johns
Willie Staats
Emma Parson
Miles Jaques
John Welch
Eva Wadsworth
Praay
Red Albumen touted to make hens lay year round
An article in the St Louis Globe-Democrat promotes a preparation called Red Albumen claimed to induce year round laying. The product is unknown to chemistry and viewed as likely a dopes scheme. druggists report mixed responses and one wholesaler refuses to handle it while others stock ordinary blood albumen.
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St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Theadera
Ohio
A Liberal Farm Reading Club Offer
A local newspaper advertises a limited time clubbing deal for readers. The package includes The Live Stock Indicator, its Farmers Institute actions edition, and The Poultry Farmer, alongside the paper itself for one year at $1.25. The offer touts these titles as premier agricultural reads and urges samples be inspected at the office.
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Farmers’ Institute
West
Wise Member Mre Shaw to accompany new Secretary to Washington
The St Louis Star notes Mrs Mre Shaw has aided her husband’s success and will accompany the new Secretary to Washington, praising a strong sensible woman backing a man in private and public life.
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Mre’ Shaw
Washington
St. Louis Star
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