Bethesda Quarries Strike Draws Carnegie Aid
Andrew Carnegie steps into a long running Wales pay dispute at Lord Penrhyn's Bethesda slate quarries. Despite charity and reform efforts, a stubborn stalemate harms workers and town. Carnegie backs a cooperative group to buy nearby quarries, promising funds while Penrhyn resists.
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London
Andrew
Carnegie
Aisitang
Bethesda
Penrhyn
Penrhyn Fords
Pearbyn
W. H. Lever
Port Sunlight
George Cadbury
Alderman Bowring
Liverpool
Lord Penrhyn
North Wales Quarries, Ltd
Willam Abrahams
M. P
Richard Bell
NM. P
French mail steamer Tonkin arrives in Kobe after fire
The Tonkin from Marseilles to Yokohama arrived in Kobe on August 6. Authorities hope flames causing the incident are soon extinguished.
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Kobe
Japan
French Mail
Tonkin
Marsvilles
Yokohama
Paris Modes Move Away From Veils and Satin Gowns
Catherine Talbot notes a shift in Paris fashion from full face veils and heavy satin wedding dresses. Simpler empire or Greek gowns in white Indian muslin or embroidered lawn gain favor for weddings and day wear. Dress reform debates appear, favoring lighter materials, brace systems, and practical corsetry, with Paris and Berlin scenes showcasing new gores, plaids, and refined trims.
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ARIS
St. Philipne du Roule
Marcel Prevost
Paris
Berlin
Mousseline de Soie
Owever
Delaine
Catherine Talbot
New Mohair Weaves Show Contemporary Stripes and Dots
New mohair fabrics arrive in striped and figured patterns with white or black hair lines. Polka dots and checks return this season with vivid red and green blends woven with white. Spay and tan mohair trimmed with black and white braids add fashionable flair across the collection.
Bocka For Women In Summer Stockings Featured
A novelty called Bocka for women in summer wear is selling at exclusive shops. The half hose are pricey with the cheapest around $1. They are designed for coolness and end just below the linen with ribbing to stay in place. A gold garter worn by men provides extra security against wrinkled stockings. French women have worn these short stockings for some time.
The Sappho Waist Described in Silk and Velvet Trim
Describes a waist made of plain silk with lace insertings in various delicate embroideries. It features a fitted lining and a belt of crushed velvet in the same or a darker shade, offering silk tones and color variety.
The Pearl the Favorite Story of Pearl Fashion
A tale recalls a Scottish jeweler who foresaw a pearl boom, sold all jewelry stock, invested in pearls, and grew rich as a mania for pearls arrived, restoring their fame and value.
The Fad For Old Pewter Displays On Oak Dressers
The piece urges displaying pewter on an Engloh oak dresser to showcase a complete set or sar nish. It notes the sober color and homely shapes contrast with dark shelves and rich wood surfaces, suggesting a pewter supper may appear during a simple home meal.
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Queen Alexandra
Lord Rosebery
Thomas Lipton
Starv
South Wales
America
Dred
Lord Tpenthon
Hig
House of Commons
Ile
Anega
Roosevelt
Mr. Balfour
Curtis Brown
Cially
Sappho
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