America choices a duty bound path in new possessions
The London Chronicle notes America has chosen a narrow duty bound path and must prove it can enforce prudent rule over new territories. A Chicago Tribune criminologist reports 1898 saw a drop in embezzlement theft and bank wrecking, with last year’s losses about half of 1897 and the lowest since 1888, seen as a sign of improving times.
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Sneha
Changes in Steel Frame Building Techniques Adopted at MIT
The Mananocusetts Institute of Technology has updated its curriculum to include architectural engineering with a focus on modern steel skeletons and terra cotta coverings. The new course will be taken in the second term of the third year at the renowned school.
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Mananocusetts Institute of Technology
School Attendance and Education Levels in 1807 Data
Official statistics show seventy one million people with over sixteen million in primary schools in 1807. For every thousand inhabitants two hundred six pupils attend elementary schools, higher than Germany’s 176 and Switzerland’s 199. Attendance length, however, averages about 200 days per year, lower than Germany’s seven point two years of 200 days.
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Switzerland
Ensign Ward’s Secret Service Spain Mission
The article recounts Ensign Ward of the Secret Service visiting Spain in disguise during the Spanish American War to inspect vessels. His risky undercover effort could have cost him his life if detected, and his ingenuity helped prevent a fatal outcome. The piece emphasizes government efforts to defeat Spain now disclosed to the public.
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Nathan Hale
Regulation on head coverings in Muncie church largely fails
In Muncie Ind the anti head covering rule in the Methodist Church shows almost no effect. Official board sanction contrasts with ongoing rebellion as six months after adoption fewer than half the women start services bareheaded. Rebels persist, lacking influence from pulpit appeals or printed notices. They condemn the restriction of personal liberty rather than cite scripture.
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Death by own action and mad fear of an epidemic
A New York Telegram quote notes a man kills himself fearing grip symptoms and public shame, comparing Maupassant style duels. It cites human inconsistencies and urges readers to advertise anything for sale in this paper to reach people.
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Midwinter Day in Opal Sky and Snowbound Woods
A midwinter scene unfolds with a clear opal sky and sunlit woods. An argent lake mirrors the meadow and a murmuring Ita song lingers, as winter winds sweep and Titans of hills stand white and silent. Snow birds flit and play near a laurel heading.
A Young Soldier Shields Homes From Redcoats
In 1776 a narrator recalls living with British soldiers quartered in her home. A cousin, Geoffry Herbert, disguised in red, enters the outpost and coordinates a covert reconnection with twelve dragoons. He shares coffee, humor, and whispered plans while keeping his presence secret from the sergeant and the rest of the crew.
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Ika
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Toss
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Cadwillader
Grosswicks
Brave Cousin Geoffry and the American Rescue
In a tense colonial mood, Cousin Geoffry leads a pistol standoff with twelve red coats. Five Philadelphian horsemen burst in, overpowering the British and freeing captives as Lois and her mother witness the daring retreat. Geoffry escapes with a red coat as a trophy proclaiming American grit.
How He Stood Disraeli's Clever Campaign Tale
A Household Words anecdote recalls Lord Beaconsfield as a young parliamentary candidate for High Wycombe. His county-opponent claimed to stand for constitution and law with property, while a spectator asked Disraeli his platform. He replied he would stand on his head.
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High Wycombe
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Russian Shopkeeper Announces Price Rise After Marriage
A shopkeeper posted a front sign explaining that his earlier low prices came from being a bachelor and not needing profits for a family. He announces he will marry soon, saying customers should buy now at the old rates before prices rise.
Music Everywhere in Yonkers Organ Room
A unique music room in Yonkers New York features an open roof square ball and an organ whose keyboard sits behind a staircase. Pipes hidden in numerous nooks throughout the house create music in the air when the organ plays.
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New York
Treaty Ratified in Senate After Heated Debate
The Paris framed peace treaty was ratified in the U S senate by a 57 to 27 vote. Yeas included Aldrich Allen Allison Barker Burroughs Butler Carter Chandler Clark Clay Gullum Davis De lo Elkins Fairbanks Faulkner Foraker Frye Gallinger Gear Gray Hanna Hansbrough Harris Hawley Jones Nev Kenney Lindsay Lodge McBride McEnery McLquinn McMillan Mantle Mason Morgan Nelson Penrose Perkins Puttus Platt Cont Platt N Platt N Pritchard Quay Ross Sewell Shoup Simon Spooner Stewart Sullivan Teller Thurston Warren Wellington Wolcott. Absent Mesars Cannon Wilson with White at times Proctor Whetmore Nor Purple against. McLaurin and McEnery pledged for, lifting expectations. Debate was warm before the vote.
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Two Reports Probable On Question Of Congress Members Jobs
A Washington inquiry into lawmakers holding other jobs continued before the judiciary committees for three hours with no conclusion. Discussion focused on House members serving on Hawaiian and industrial commissions and on generals with army commissions. No decision reached. unanimous agreement unlikely, with two reports possible for final consideration by the House.
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Embalmed Heel Charges Roil Miles Speech
Washington dispatch reports rumors that General Miles will be relieved or reassigned, denied by the War Department. Secretary Alger denounces repeated charges about embalmed beef and chemicals, and rushes to the White House seeking court martial or demotion after Miles’s New York speech.
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Destructive snowslide devastates Rodgers Pass depot
Details from Vancouver report a deadly snowslide on the Canadian Pacific line at Rodgers Pass on the summit of Sellariks. Tuesday evening the roundhouse and station were swept away. Seven deaths with two injuries. Names given include Agent Caton and Operator Carson among the deceased.
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Joue
Alabama House Passes Bill Doubling School Fund to 600000
A Montgomery dispatch reports the Alabama house approved a bill to double the general school fund to 600000 and a separate measure allocating 15000 to the Girls School at Montevallo. The passage is hailed as a victory for the state public schools with Senate action expected favorably.
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Ex Governor Northen to chair state fair committees in Atlanta
Georgia state news reports ex Governor Northen accepting the position of chairman of joint committees to arrange the state fair in Atlanta. The Waycross city school board reports a year income of 11950.25 and expenditures of 8202.10 leaving a 3758.14 balance, $402.26 more than the prior year. Monroes election for school bonds set for February 17 1899 with $8000 total and six percent interest. Wesleyan College brief closure due to scarlet fever. Dupont Guerry notes suspension of exercises. Judge Henry rejects Major Fonehe's appeal in Bridges case. case to supreme court with pending decision. Bridges prosecution costs in Floyd county reach 7000 to 8000. total shortage noted as 5400. Georgia Tech textile department to open April 16. 500 eastern capitalists visiting Atlanta for opening. Brunswick river and harbor bill defeats spark local anger and accusations against General J Floyd King and Goodyear. libel claims cited. A stock company forms to protect Okefenokee swamp game, amid abundant ducks, deer, foxes over 600 square miles. Austin murder trials in Colquitt draw intense interest. Burrell Phillips found guilty and sentenced to life. Judge Sheffield’s grand jury charge praised as one of Georgia’s best, urging action to curb crime in Miller county to safeguard life and property. The threat of unchecked crime warned, urging jurors to act or risk town demoralization.
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