Baby Heir to the Belgian Throne Seen as Crown Prince
Report describes the Belgian independence celebration in Brussels where Prince Leopold, son of Prince Albert, aged under three, was greeted by cheers as a possible future king. King Leopold opened the event with ministers present. crowds and foreigners witnessed the infant monarch and potential successors amid affectionate remarks by Baron Moncheur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Albert
Leopold
Begum
Prince Leopold
Count de Flandres
Belgium
Idingaren Moncheur
Wavey
Toy
United States
Brussels
Count of Flandres
Count of
Flandres
Baron Moncheur
Rascal
Naton
Moncheur
Elzabeth
Bavaria
Algo
Httle
Voting Restrictions Across States Exclude Various Groups
The article surveys how 45 states differ in voting laws, listing examples such as Florida banning idiots and duelists, New Hampshire denying payers, Rhode Island grouping paupers and lunatics, and Texas excluding idiots, paupers, lunatics, soldiers, sailors, and marines. It notes broader patterns and historical motives post reconstruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
New Hampshire
Rhode Island
Washington
Oregon
Maine
Michigan
Texas
United States
Indiana
Ohio
California
Idaho
Utah
South Dakota
North Dakota
Minnesota
Scuppernong and wine myth tale with Latin joke
The excerpt blends mythic prose on Scuppernong wine with playful verses about Bacchus and Horus, praising wine’s pleasures yet hinting at its dangers. A joke about Latin for “wink” appears, followed by a medical plug for Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption priced at 30c and 1.0.
Taming Zebras for Harness in Belgian Congo Farm Plan
The Congo Free State aims to establish a zebra farm in Katanga to tame and train zebras for transport. Lieut. Fernand Nys collected 93 zebras in one day, built a kraal and stables, and saw rapid docility within two weeks. Latest notes claim over 80,000 zebras in the region and expect successful harness training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congo Free State
Africa
Katanga
Fernand Nys
Lafira
Kraal
Eteut
Nys
Europe
Euirope
Otto Ehlers
Est Afrca
Influence of the Jews in World Power Seen in Figures
A London Express piece argues Jewish influence in finance and politics is disproportionate to population. It cites global counts of Jewish populations, notes high shares in Europe and major cities, and highlights Russia and Poland as key centers while examining per-city ratios and the United States and United Kingdom contrasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Express
London
Greater London
British Empire
British Isles
Canada
British Columbia
Australasia
India
South Africa
Trinidad and Barbados
Gibraltar
Cyprus
Malta
Hongkong and Straits Settlements
Nee Wate
Europe
Russia
Germany
Austria-Hurgery
Poland
Fugala
Geremany
United Kingdom
Spain
Portugal
Palestine
United States
Great Britain
New Zealand
Amerin
Amsterdam
Vienna
Philadelphia
Constantinople
Berlin
Chicago
Hamburg
Paris
Rome
Blair
St. Petersburg
Madrid
Manchester
Leeds
Dublin
Glasgow
Birmingham
Russian Empire
Ag Grodno
Lods
New York
Mranchester
Hell agazing Jake Loafs Across Years of Leisure
Gen Jacob Hurd Smith known as Hell roaring Jake explains his two years in the army and years of travel as a scientific loafer. He roams Chicago Paris New York and Europe seeking companionship for loafing with fellow retired officers and other gentlemen of inherited leisure. He jokes about meetings with office staff and the Masonic Temple while insisting he cannot stay at home and will continue roaming for loafing companionship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New York
Jacob Hurd Smith
Jake
United States Army
America
Europe
United States
Smith
Oscar
Barry
Mugear
Chicago
Masonic Temple
Mystic Shriners
John
Chicampauga
Halle
Paris
Matte
San Antonio
Parla
Catch Bag of the Treasury Division Leader Named
Judge Lewis Jordan, Indiana born and long a public servant, heads the Treasury as chief of a vast division overseeing Internal Revenue matters. His career spans clerkships in Washington, the Pension Office, Auditor’s office, and law practice, culminating in a twelve year tenure as U S Commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thea
Areeury
Srabaiy
Thor
Internal Revenue
Secretary of ‘the Treasury
Court of Claims
Mbtacel
Lewis Jordan
Corydon
Indiana
Virginia
John Morgan
Morgan
Ind
War Department
United States Marshal of
Jordan
Washington
Indianapolis
English
First National Bank of
Gresham
Carlisle
Judge Jordan
Tenth and
EE Streets
Lyceum
Gov. Shepherd
Thompson
Dilly” Moore
Andrew Johnson
Emerson study class at All Souls Church grows large
The Unity Study Class at All Souls Unitarian Church, led by Maj. J. A. Clark with Col. R. A. Whitman as emeritus, studies Emerson through Hugo Munsterberg’s three postulates. Originated by W. K. Stevens with three boys, meetings moved from Sunday school to main auditorium and then to the church gallery. About sixty members, forty regulars, twenty occasional attenders, meeting Sundays evenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
All Souls’ Unitarian Church
Emerson
Hugo Munsterberg
Harvard
RA. B. Whitman
Maj
J. A. Clark
Deas
Maj. Clark
Col. Whitman
The
Closs
Gome
Smart Novelties in Jewelry From Jewelers' Weekly
Describes stylish rings with marquise brown diamonds edged by white stones, a yellow topaz heart framed in diamonds, a canary diamond paired with a white diamond on a gold hoop, ruby and diamond rings, catseye flanked by diamonds in rose gold, and other luxe pieces. Highlights include emerald top designs, diamond brooches, scarves pins, and elaborate watches with unique settings and enamel accents. Also notes opera glasses, gold-bead embroidery on bead bags, leather jewel cases, and decorative silver vases and special cutlery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oyater
Challenges Dewey Views on Naval Command Ages
A letter rebutts Admiral Dewey’s claim that younger captains were essential for U S naval victories in the Civil War. The writer argues experienced, older officers, many over forty, commanded key ships and won praise despite battles labeled disasters by Dewey. The piece defends veteran leadership while cautioning against overly credulous interviews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiral Dewey
Point Bank
Apri
Potomac
Admiral Porter
Roanoke Island
van Brunt
Mercer
Gillis
Chauncey
Rowan
Marston
Port Royal
Merrimac
Morris
Joseph BR. Smith
Monitor
Dahlgren
John L. Worden
Leutenant
Naval Academy
Worden
Lieut
Greene
Foote
Memphis
Togo
New Orleans
Arkansas Post
Mobile, &c
Alabama
Kearsarge
Winslow
Dewey
Origin of tipping evil in hotels questioned
Letter writer R. M. West critiques hotel tipping practices noting a shift to white foreign waiters and higher wages, arguing guests must tip lavishly or risk insult while colored waiters earn less and bear more duties. He warns ongoing small tips provoke “affaire d honneur” challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter
R. M. West
Barrie’s Peter Pan Explores Youth and Moral Truths
The piece reviews a modern fable by Barrie, praising its symbol of the happy home and the dangers of growing up. It notes the pirate James Hook as a foil and lauds Miss Adams for her role in a morally directed stage work that views make believe as a pathway to virtue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poitor Post
J. Mi
Barrie
Heaven
Lincithiren
Peter Pan
James Hook
Kidd
Umea
Misa ‘Adams
J. M
Civilization of the North contrasts Southern leaders in editorial
William Speer defends the North against claims of material greed, citing Webster Emerson Whitman and other Northern figures. He argues the North fostered liberty, literature, law, and education, noting 135,074 university students and 10,645,306 public school pupils, contending progress matched wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Speer
Yancey
Efort
Daniel Webster
Demosthenes
Pericles
North
Eimerson
Whit
Ler
Parker
Sumner
Seward
Phillips
Stowe
Garrison
Greeley
George Bancroft
Wiliam H. Prescott
George Ticknor
America
Europe
Story
Heat
Greenleaf
Shaw
Washburn
Curtis
Fipcins
New World
Webster
Atlantic
Holmes
Longfellow
Bryant
Lowell
Whittier
Harvard
Yale
Princeton
Federal control of life insurance profits proposed
Letter from THOMAS A. HYLAND urges federal oversight of troubled life insurance companies amid ongoing probes. He argues government control could reduce national debt and redirect funds to public goods, suggesting bond and stock ownership be scrutinized for possible ties to prominent individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Remety
Mfe
Lfe
Thomas A. Hyland
Modern Ghersterfields In Blue Coats And Helmets
Easter Post praises Washington police for restraint and courtesy while noting criticisms. James W. Head defends the force, describing officers as gentlemanly public servants who balance duty with kindness to citizens amid public scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Easter Post
Munierer
Washington
Brinfly
Guardians of the Peace
James W. Head
Federal Control of Insurance Editorial Letter
In this letter Ww. c Dodge argues the general government should assume control of insurance companies, citing national banks as a model of effective supervision. He contends state governments have failed to exercise proper oversight and that national control would ensure honest conduct and accountability for policyholders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mezuranes
Swipe
Potey Hoalders
Ww. c Dodge
Local Warning Might Stop Lynching, Easter Post
A local notice urges county citizens to issue warnings to lynch mob provokers. The message calls for public warnings and printed posters to deter lynching, proposing a year of revealed purpose and urging county meetings if possible. Signed H. H. Tarver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Easter Post
H. H. Tarver
The Sea and the Shore Poem Versus the Shoreline Battle
A 1905 Plymouth imprint presents The Sea and the Shore by David James Evans in a verse battle between sea and shore. The piece imagines waves as cavalry clashing with land, with a concluding biblical note on Noah’s flood. Also included is a short quip from Puck magazine featuring Quibble and his wife about an automobile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David James Evans
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bacchus
Jupiter
Horus
Stanley G. Fowler
Old Konteye
Kalidga
Prince Lhopold
Congo
Harper's Weekly
Boston
Somerville Journal
Jacob H. Smith
Americam Friends Ail Buey
Pailadelphia Press
Catch Bag OF the Treasury
Jochen
BR. E. Whitman
Eimeritus
James Albert Clark
Clasa
Houster Post
Admiral
Wortises
Civilization OF the North
Federal Control OF Insurance
Pole
Wether Pole
Plymouth
Mass
Puck
Quibbie
Great Caesar
Mrs. Quibble
Anheuser-Busch
Anhéuser-Busch 1 Brewing
Asa*n - Sty
Louta
U.S. A
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!