Diamond Ring Falsification Case Ends in Acquittal
In a London jewel case, Mr Nugent is charged with presenting a fake Crampton diamond. Wade, the designer, manufactures a convincing counterfeit to protect Nell Nugent and exposes the ruse at trial. The diamond proves genuine, Nugent is freed, but a fatal heart attack follows the verdict. Wade and Nell marry. Crampton later acknowledges Wade’s cleverness.
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Crampton
Gwendolen Forrest
Helreas
Mr. Crampton
Neill
Mr. Nugent
Neil
Clifford Street
Nell
Mr. Crumpton
Ile
Stock, Exchange
Aagl Thun
Scotland Yard
Chippendale
Teg
Kent
The
Stock Exchange
Stracombe
Treigndl
Chicago Tribune
The Methodist Amusements Debate Through the Ages
The article traces Methodist attitudes toward amusements from early prohibitions to mid nineteenth century liberalization and the 1872 reform. It notes theaters circuses dancing and games as contested areas, with many members treating them as benign and the church’s authority as sometimes ignored. The recent Los Angeles General Conference revived the debate.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
America
Lord Jesus
Los Angeles
Toledo Blade
Question of the Battleship Sparks Public Debate
The public now resists calling America a battleship amid recent naval disasters. Reports cite Russian ships at Port Arthur and others sank or damaged by torpedoes and mines. Analysts warn battleships risk “eggs in one basket” dangers, recalling Admiral Makaroff’s caution as war risks loom.
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America
Cesarevitch
Port Arthur
Tretvizan
Poltava
Sevastopol
Pobleda
Doubts Over Naval Strength After Losses Questioned
San Francisco Argonaut comments reveal public doubt about U S naval power after battleship vulnerability. Authors question battleship value, susceptibility to torpedoes, and how the United States can maintain supremacy if battleships cannot engage effectively.
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San Francisco
Possible China entry changes under new treaty debated
Philadelphia Ledger discusses a contemplated treaty to admit some Chinese of higher classes while excluding laborers and “coolie” workers. It notes existing strict exclusion, possible expansion for merchants, teachers, students, and professionals, and considers use of Chinese labor for the Panama Canal and Philippine development.
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United States
Coollea
Panama Canal
Philippines
Philadelphia Ledger
The Price of Fame
A Baltimore Herald observation on fame and humbug, noting how audiences elevate eloquence, not wisdom. It cites a dancing advocate, a Rockefeller vs Shakespeare comparison by a Chicago professor, a Slavic literature professor, and a Russian-born scholar whose views on the Eastern war win wide notice, despite modest merit.
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Wen
Paradise
Maine
California
University of Chicago
Rockefeller
Shakspeare
Harvard
Russia
Baltimore Herald
Soldiers of the Tsar and the Russian Soldier's Gear
A compact survey of Russian military dress and discipline contrasts with Western khaki, noting winter fur under gray coats and white summer dress for hot campaigns. It highlights the heavy load borne by Russian foot soldiers, their endurance, and the camaraderie that sustains them. It also touches on Moros left-handedness and linguistic quirks, with a wry aside on Oriental traits and conduct.
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Europe
Ln Aumier
Russlang
Ike
Boston ‘Transcript
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the Czar
Journal of Military Service
Baltimore American
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