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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1897
Page
3
A New York Police Department report explains Bertillon's anthropometric method for identifying individuals. It details three steps: bone measurements, facial description, and locating body marks, culminating in front and profile photographs on an identification card.
The article discusses the Bertillon system as a tool to prevent fraud in the Pension Bureau, verify identities in the army, and reduce desertion. It notes adoption in New York City police and New York prisons, details body measurements and skull dimensions, and explains measurement procedures for head, foot, and fingers. It also touches on housing and interior design topics such as heated houses, furniture, and decor.
The article stresses that bedrooms should be furnished beyond mere matching sets. It warns that crowded, heavy draperies and inaccessible corners harbor dust and impede air flow. It urges simple elegance, proper ventilation, and easy cleaning to balance aesthetics with sanitary comfort.
The text describes flooring of North Carolina pine with white wood trimming and a main staircase of ash. A laundry room is in the cellar under the kitchen. Estimated build cost near New York is about 4200 dollars, with potential lower costs in cheaper parts of the country.
The Ledger argues that parental pride in calm children may mask dependency and weakness, while impulsive children possess potential strength. It suggests future life and character should weigh both temperaments, noting the tranquil child may lack independence whereas the willful child can become a powerful, noble person with proper guidance.
Lawrence County, Kentucky, boasts a citizen named Boss Skaggs, billed as one of the world’s largest men by the Louisville Courier Journal. He stands about eight feet tall, weighs 630 pounds, and has a 5.5 foot waist, 2 foot arm, and 3 foot thigh measurement. Born on a farm in a remote part of the county, he is described as intelligent and jolly despite a secluded life. He married twice, with the latest union to an American woman.
Tennessee's great fair opened in Nashville on a crowded Saturday with parade routes through the city. Governor Taylor, Chief Justice Snodgrass, and hundreds of dignitaries attended as President Thomas announced the project and McKinley pressed the opening button. The ceremony featured prayers, music, and the official gift of Electric City fountain to Mrs. Kirkman, with Adlai Stevenson and Missouri Governor Stephens among the guests.
The Tennessee state convention of Christian Endeavorers met in Chattanooga on Thursday and showed strong opposition to the Centennial Exposition, with many members pledging not to participate due to liquor sales on the grounds. President Noell led the sharp condemnation of exposition management.
Senate members clash over whether to conduct business while many senators attend New York ceremonies for the Grant monument. A presidental message on the U S Mexico boundary dispute is read and resolutions on oil leases Cuban war correspondence and Mississippi floods are debated or adopted. The House adjourns after a seven minute session and Japanese officials downplay risks of U S Hawaii immigration tensions.
Japanese government protests a Hawaiian ban on Shinshon Maron immigrants landing. A warship is ordered to Honolulu to enforce what Tokyo calls rights. Japanese papers claim the Philadelphia is sent as a menace to the island and to deter U S actions.
Governor Pingree of Michigan vetoes the Donovan curfew bill that would arrest children on streets after 9 p m. He calls the act interference by the state in domestic affairs.
A cable from Athens reports King George summoned Premier Delyannis to resign and then charged opposition leaders with forming a new cabinet. The proposed ministers include M Ralli premier and marine, M Tsamagos war, M Simopoulo finance, Carapanos education, M Leot tacki interior.
Sheriff McDonald traveled from Omaha to Lincoln to arrest J. B. Bartley former Nebraska state treasurer on an embezzlement charge. He allegedly siphoned large sums including $210000 and $180000 warrants tied to a bank paper. authorities say total involved reaches $800000.
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