City Officials and Local Lodges Listed in Township Compendium
The document enumerates city officials led by Mayor Ewing Bark with ward aldermen and a city clerk A. Hamodgrass, plus township officers including supervisor H C Kersey and clerk George Kiesel. It notes several fraternal and civic groups meeting at local halls, listing officers and meeting schedules for Troy Lodge, Pisgah Encampment, Mentor Lodge, German Lodge, Mayflower Lodge, United Mine Workers No 691, and the Citizens' Building and Loan Association with dates and rooms.
The Loss of the Battleship Maine
A somber 1898 elegy recalls the February sinking of the Maine in Havana Bay. It honors fallen sailors and laments the mysterious explosion, urging vengeance if treachery proves true while pledging national unity and memory.
No Use for Chronic Complainers Says Offbeat Narrator
A Chicago Times-Herald observer dismisses chronic complainers while confessing his own woes. He condemns those who claim constant ill treatment yet admits real worries burden him as he laments family and work tensions. The piece blends humor with a social vignette on complaint culture.
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Chicago Times-Herald
Chicago
Siberian Gentlemans Life in Open Air And Meals
A column discusses fashionable Siberian life as described by Thomas G. Allen Jr in the Ladies' Home Journal. It notes the open air residence from five months a year, early rising, frequent naps after meals, minimal dressing, and meals centered on samovar tea, eggs, bread, sardines, jam, and cakes.
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Thomas G. Allen, Jr
Siberia
Ladies' Home Journal
Hairdresser’s misfortune ends in public shame
A London Telegraph tale recalls a married lady seeking rejuvenation through a hairdresser. After a transformation from gray to gold, the next day her hair unravels, leaving only a barber’s pole likeness on her head. The dresser faces a potential court case.
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London Telegraph
Alon
Elderly Pupil Rescued After Cold Shower Incident
A Brooklyn gym and physical culture school incident ends with an elderly man, about 60, allegedly staying under a cold shower for 15 minutes. An attendant outside waited as the man complained of freezing beforeBeing rescued and told to limit cold showers to two or three minutes.
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Brooklyn
New York Times
Hair length and strength of a woman's hair
A woman's hair may reach six feet in length and a single strand can support four ounces. However, lighter blond hair breaks under a heavier strain of 244 ounces, so the tested hair should be dark brown to bear weight.
Ohio Man Sentenced to One Year for Technical Defalcation
Ingle W. Bush of Logan County Ohio received a year in the Columbus state prison after a grand jury indictment for defalcation. The 45 year old former township treasurer turned over $4,700 of school funds and all personal assets to his bondsmen to cover the deficit. Bush offered no defense as prosecutors noted the act as technical but unavoidable punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Ohio Penitentiary
Columbus
New York World
Ingle W. Bush
Logan County
Stokes Township
Board of Education
Grand Jury
Duncan
Rush
Service in a Palace Echoes Ismail Pasha's Glorious Era
In Cairo winter visitors struggle for English and American church space. A Sunday service is held in a Gheziveh palace drawing room once used for royal entertainment after Ismail Pasha built for Suez Canal festivities. The palace now serves as a hotel. Ismail's yellow gold chairs still bear his initials as the military chaplain leads the Church of England service.
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Sameil Pasha
Egypt
Cairo
Gheziveh Palace
Ismail Pasha
Suez Canal
Ismail
Church of England
Marry Chinese: Shanghai scandals and English wives
The Empress of China mails disgraceful Shanghai rumors about Chinese youths marrying English girls. Reports claim girls taught English, then wed Celestials who abandon them in China, withholding clothes and funds. The San Francisco Call notes parental opposition and calls for British action to curb such alliances.
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Empress of China
Shanghai
Legation
San Francisco
China
England
Preas
Warning Against Celluloid Cigarette Holders
Government cigarette works flood the market with celluloid holders and mouth-pieces. Officials warn buyers that the material can ignite and explode instantly, posing serious fire and safety risks.
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Vinitora
Paria
Farms run by Quitman resident reveal vast land holdings
A Quitman Missouri resident owns 48 600 acres, another 4 000 acres, and a third 8 500 acres. All farms are managed via an extensive telephone network, underscoring large scale agricultural operations.
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Quitman
Vessels Serving Hambure Harbor Rise to 11023 in 1897
The harbor of Hambure saw vessel numbers grow from 6485 in 1800 to 11023 in 1897, reflecting expanding maritime activity and trade.
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Hambure
Palmed Contribution Sleight of Hand at a Church
In Hawaii years ago Joseph Marsden, famed for legerdemain, palmed a $10 gold piece during a Sunday service at Lilo and replaced it with a silver quarter. The loss baffled Dr. and ushers as the bag was emptied and searched. Later Marsden quietly returned the gold piece to the church.
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Collession Foola
Joseph Marsden
Hawaii
Lilo
Pacific Commercial Advertiser
Marsden
Tired of High Living Reason a Boy Gave for His Collection
A Times-Democrat report describes a New Orleans boy wheeling home oyster cans and bottles claiming the haul is to fool neighbors. He jokes the cans will suggest visitors from the country bringing “isters, champagne, figs and nuts” while the family plans a change to bread and taters. An officer notes the idea as a possible new plan.
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New Orleans Times-Democrat
World gold production rises in 1697 to 240 million
The director of the mint reports global gold output for 1697 at about 240 million dollars, a nearly 20 percent rise over 1696. The United States leads with 61.5 million, followed by Africa 59 million and Australia 51 million, then Russia 25 million, Mexico 10 million, and Canada and India each 7.5 million.
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the Mint
United States
Africa
Australia
Russia
Mexico
Canada
India
Strange Spanish Custom Reported In Vergara Execution Case
A historical note describes a custom in parts of Spain including Vergara where after an execution the executioner is immediately arrested and charged with murder. The executioner allegedly confesses that he killed four men but claims it was in obedience to the law and societal benefit, and the court then releases him, declaring that justice has been done.
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Spain
Vergara
Golli
Court of Justice
Prayers for Columbus Mentioned by Prof Schaff Reminiscences
In the late Prof Schaff's just published reminiscences, Prof Park of Andover appears in a humorous episode from 1843 at Berlin. Schaff, a privat docent, introduces Park to Kuhnis and the German circle, where Park's relentless questions prompt Kuhnis to exclaim, God forgive Christopher Columbus for discovering America.
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Columbus
Park
Andover
Schaff
Berlin
Kuhnis
Kahnis
Christopher Columbus
Americal
Klondike travel route via Spokane to Dawson City noted
An Australian paper outlines the Klondike journey beginning in Spokane with a canoe trip to Vancouver and a sailing vessel direct to Dawson City. The barometer discussion notes air pressure adds about one ton to an average man’s load as mercury rises from 29 to 31 inches. Brookline, a New England town near Boston, is cited as the richest US area per capita with a population around 17,000 and valuation near 60 million dollars.
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Alaska
Spo‘kane
Vancouver
Mt. C
Dawson City
United States
Brookline
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ewing Bark
Wm. Norbury
WD. Thomas
Gus. Woolkerand
Fred Goutsen
J.H &Tlenham
Township Officials
H.C Kersey
George Kiesel
J. W.garnet
Wm. Schultze
HH. Kuhlmann
W. Mills
R. E. Jacobs
R C. Morrias
C.F. Edwards
Ignative Riggin
Williamson
Philip Robert
H. C. Kerasy
Robert Holliday
Frad Eiffert
Troy Lodge
A. F
A.M
Beunsanor
W. MM
Smita
Neilson Lodge
J. L. Haaren
N. G. Ron
R Witsiamson
Pisgah Encampment
Prank Couutne
C. P. Ron'r Wuiaanson
Mentor Lodge
No- 165
K. of P
Caatle Hall
Schott
Hoones
C. C. Authon Honsier
Amity Camp
Droll’s Mall
W. Rawson
Avaust
U. O
Mayflower Lodge
K. of H
M. Bosomworth
T. A. Riggin
Thos. H. Bell
F. R
Troy Dist
C of H
Proil’s
G. L. Eutorr
H. A. Caxxey
United, Mine Workers of America
Troy
Central Hall
Dan
Citizens’ Building and Loan Association
Fastes A. Bunox
M. F. Avunainen
Baptist Church
Jas. Osborne
Methodist Church
G. A. Baeh
Presbyterian Church
T. H. Bell
G. Plassman
Lutheran ST
ST. Jerome's Catholic
Aug, Forster
Epworth League
Little Folka
Goebers
Julia A Bell
Mras Sarena Davy
Troy Public School
J.C. Hollis
Mocray-Dewey Academy
Catlon
W. W. Edwards
Isaac W. Cook
Maine
Old Havana Bay
América
Lee
Cuba
U. S
Thej
Valetta
Milan
Barcelona
Madrid
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