Justice in Venezuela disputed by European powers
The Venezuelan supreme court ruled in favor of Rudlof’s heirs over a 1882 concession dispute with the government seeking $700,000. German and British legations argued foreigners lack justice in Venezuela as diplomats monitored the case with U.S. officials observing.
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Henry Redland
United States
Buld
Caracas
Rudlof
United State Legation
Russell
Johnston
Venezuela
Gas escape alarms two wealth stockmen at Manhattan hotel
Nelson Bahke and George Undernhl, wealthy Wisconsin stockmen, narrowly escaped asphyxiation at the Manhattan hotel in New York City after blowing out the gas in their room. Fellow stockman John Christopher, alarmed by their absence from a cattle sale, notified police who forced entry, broke windows, and summoned aid. Both men recovered.
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George
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Custom House Court
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Closing session of Methodist Episcopal book affair reported
New York February 19 The Methodist Episcopal church book comaoe held its closing session finishing odds and ends of business with nothing of public interest announced Des Moines Iowa February 19 The trial of G W Vandervelt Marion County retiring county auditor for altering returns to gain reelection resulted in acquittal on one count The second count trial will be deferred
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Des Moines
G. W. Vandervelt
Marion County
Farmers Organize for Mutual Benefit and Protection
The Farmers of Findley organize a union for mutual benefit and protection. Booker T. Washington urged hope on Negroes in Tuskegee Alabama. A saloon brawl sparked a fire at Williams enveloping one third of local business blocks. Mrs Thaw allegedly opposes her daughter’s engagement to the Earl of Yarmouth. Wabash officials and firemen agree to a new classifier? month on of
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Bookert T. Washington
Williams
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Chinese Magic Lanterns and Their East West Differences
The article explains the Chinese magic lantern as a staple entertainment for over twenty centuries with light and picture behind the screen. It notes the large street boxes, bamboo frames, crowd sizes, and typical payments of cash per person, along with common plays like the wicked tiger and the cruel magician.
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Celestial Empire
Middle Kingdom
New York
Origin of the phrase give him the sack in a royal contest
In Maximilian II era two noblemen, a German and a Spaniard, sought Maximilian IIs daughter He laid a wager by placing the rival in a large sack The Spaniard was first overcome then the German wrapped him in the sack and presented him to the emperor This amusing scene supposedly started the saying give him the sack in romantic pursuit.
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Maximilian II
Maximilian
Helena
Nile's Narrow Gorge Through Shab Luka Pass
The river threads through a mountain breach in the Shab Luka pass, choosing steep, barren sides over flat desert nearby. For ten miles it curves, rapid current hindered by submerged rocks during a late summer flood, leaving only scattered eddies as signs of the hidden barriers.
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Shab Luka
Journey to Scotland Stirs Grim Wit From San Francisco
In a New York Telegram note a ruddy Scotchman recalls an old friend in San Francisco who calls his voyage to Scotland adventurous but comforting. She quips that modern travel has excellent means to transport remains if one dies at sea, a grim humorous twist.
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Scotland
San Francisco
Robert
New York Telegram
When a Woman Loves a Man to the Point of Distraction
A provocative inquiry examines how intense affection from a woman can affect social dynamics among other women. The piece analyzes romantic obsession and its ripple effects within relationships and communities.
A Strange Funeral by Elephants in Ceylon
A planter from Ceylon narrates a bizarre elephant funeral. After shooting a herd member, the tail and feet were severed and the body carried by the herd through a rocky stream to a riverbank, where it lay hidden until dawn. The mystery of how elephants hoisted the corpse remains unsolved.
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Ceylon
Store Detectives Face Delicate Challenges in Big Shops
A New York Times quote from a superintendent explains how shoplifting cases test department store detectives. He notes gender dynamics affect complaints and trust, citing a male former minstrel detective named John as a costly hire whose value is disputed amid temptations and controversy.
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New York
John
New York Times
Do You Suppose They Are Engaged
A dying woman questions the physician and nurse about their relationship as her life ends. The last words she speaks reveal her concern with gossip and the fate of her supposed lovers, received by her husband at her side.
Running as the great beautifier of figure and movement
The piece extols running for muscular development and heart and lung health. It claims running improves posture, balance, and foot alignment and credits long running traditions, noting American Indians as notable runners with superior physique compared to whites.
Hat fashion satire from London Telegraph
A humorous dialogue contrasts a wife praising a self made hat with a husband deriding high fashion millinery. The exchange ridicules steep prices and ostentatious Parisian styles, framing a playful critique of couture hats.
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Paris
London Telegraph
Man kicked by mule in Rooks County incident at feeding time
A Kansas man in Rooks County was knocked unconscious after being kicked by a mule while feeding the animals in a new method. He later recalls his wife’s remark about finding fresh experiments to try on the mules.
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Rooks County
Kansas City Journal
Child's sharp wit turns apprenticeship lesson into punch line
An anxious parent recalls a story of a clever boy who asks what apprenticed means and then quips that the parent must be apprenticed to him. The tale ends with the boy implying the parent is under his instruction.
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Rascal
Johnny
Rich Indian Lands and Statehood Debate In Senate
Washington February reports press the statehood bill amid division over the rider. Senate fights Indian lands policy with Ute and Uintah reservations, while Littlefield and Clayton clash over party evolution. Also notes on McGarrahan case and Delegate Rodey railing in Senate. ARTHUR W. DUNN, Macedonia.
Tax on Coats and Goods Described in Historical Notice
A historical notice outlines duties on various goods including coin, hides, and beverages. It specifies per unit charges such as bolivers per weight and related measures, indicating a penalized land or port taxation context. The fragment references tins, coffer, and weight-based rates with unclear currencies.
Vanderbilt Appeal Postponed in Speeding Case
The case of Wal Vanderbilt, sentenced to two days for speeding, was adjourned to March 18. A key witness Coubac contested testifying for Vanderbilt, while the Duke of Martheroneh’s affidavit was read in London. The judge moved to reschedule hearings and consider transfer of the sentence amidst objections.
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Vandlertilt
Couhne Woul
Dynamiters Strike at Warsaw Telegraph Lines
In Warsaw on February 19 dynamite damaged a pole near the Commercial Telephone plant, smashing nearby Hays hotel windows. The blast failed to harm cables. police chased suspects toward the Pennsylvania station, amid surprised citizens armed and ready for possible bank-robber confrontation.
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Commercial Telephone Company
Mpany
Hays
Pennsylvania
Strauss Bros., of
Ligonier
Tragic double suicide linked to New York insurance plot
A man and woman died after a staged suicide pact in a Victor hotel room on Dourhen Street. Police say they were involved in a wider insurance fraud scheme with conspirators who allegedly murdered for bodies to collect policies. Sarah Weber’s alleged torture is cited as part of the alleged conspiracy.
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Orlon
Rod Molger Green
Tote
Hinself
Reek
Vietor
Dourhen Street
Dierent
Sarah Weber
Krotel
Sequel of a Gun Fight Reported in Illinois and Wisconsin
Logansport police believe they found the sequel of a February 4 pitched battle at Hunt ingburg between Postoffice Inspector Kile and six robbers. A later victim died after hours exposed on the Wabash tracks. Kile plans to identify the man. The gang is linked to looting post offices in southern Illinois. Also reported are a Wisconsin coma case and Elgin Illinois death of a Christian Science healer.
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Land
Huntingsburg
Postoffhce
Kile
Iiness
Danville
Lik
Toledo
Tiinois
Dr Pierces Favorite Prescription Aids Women Health
A historic ad promotes Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription for women’s ailments linked to backache and other feminine symptoms. It claims to restore regularity, strengthen nerves, and heal inflammation, with a testimonial from Mrs. Loma Halstead of Claremore. Contact Buffalo New York for advice. letters offered free.
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Loma Halstead
Claremore
Medicines, Inc
Golden Medical Discovery
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
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Mrs Roosevelt Returns to Washington From Brief Philadelphia Visit
Weather across southern and eastern Wyoming is clear and the snow is melting quickly. Burglars broke into the cathedral of St. Isaac in St. Petersburg and stole three diamonds valued at $50,000. Lord Charles Beresford announces.
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Washington
Philadelphia
Wyoming
Cathedral of St. Isaac
St. Petersburg
Charles Beresford
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