Vast Clippings From The Times Mention Education And Empire
A survey of varied notes from the era touches on demography in the British Empire with a blue book on imperial census figures, wealth and population by region, and the spread of luxury estates in Argentina. Also cited are cultural curiosities, Nobel-like oddities, and local notes about Roanoke water works and a Japanese relief effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Empire
Asia
African
Europe
America
Australia
London
Calcutta
The Chivalry of Silas Jud and the Bear
Silas Jud, a lone woodsman, wooes Widow Harvey while caring for his child in Deer Hollow. A guard bear attack brings the two together as Widow Harvey saves Jud from a deadly bear with resolve and a rattling umbrella, sealing their bond after the infant’s cry triggers aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silas Jud
Beverly
Knight of the
Tilly
Jud
Deer Hollow
California
Mamam
Silas
Harvey
Tate
Jal
The Wasp of Politics Chandler Now Leads Spanish Claims Commission
A profile paints William E. Chandler as a small wiry agitator whose career was marked by constant quarrels and bold mischief. Once tied to railroads and Congress, he now heads the Spanish claims commission in Washington after a string of clashes with the White House and Democratic senators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Spanish Claims Commission
Willam EB
Chandler
White House
David B. Hill
Hill
Garfield
Congress
Arthur
Navy
Senate
Cletma Commission
New Hampshire
Ufe
Ite
Maine Central
August
Alfatra
United States
Roosevelt
William E. Chandler
Novel Japanese Castle Duke of Gold Dolphins
New York reports a supposed Nishina castle in Japan tied to Marco Polo lore. The pyramidal summit bears large gold dolphins, once part of a gold mine chamber supplying water for 5,000 people. Dolphins damaged by climbers, one preserved, others removed for Vienna exhibit. Castle served as imperial HQ and state ball venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Sendal
New York State
Red Cross Society
Red Cross
New York
Nishina
Marco Polo
Vienna
Largest leaf in world Queen Victoria plant described
A British traveler details the Queen Victoria plant with a leaf over five feet wide, a crimson rim, and a thick spined stem. The calyx reaches 12 to 13 inches, supporting a white to pink bloom that grows larger with age, with records of leaves up to six feet five inches and a 15 inch flower. An explorer notes the plant’s gigantic growth as they progressed. Onion Dues in The chief labor unions of Germany collect over $4,000,000 a year in diem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Victoria
Germany
Diem
Pink Pills Aid Anemia Relief Per Patient Testimony
Testimony from Mrs. George Forrester of Watertown New York describes improvement after taking Dr Williams Pink Pills for severe fainting spells linked to anemia. The ad claims the pills increase red blood cells and restore health, encouraging readers to buy by mail from Schenectady New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
George Forrester
Osrtis Street
Watertown
N.Y
Cage
Williama
Pink Pilla
Pinlk Pilla
Dr. Willams Medicines Co
Schenectady, N
Paderewski Intervenes To Reinstate Bellboy
Rosamond Johnson, a Cole & Johnson composer, served as a bellboy at Young's hotel in Boston. He once played Paderewski's Minuet for the pianist, prompting the manager to discharge him. Paderewski then learned of the incident, praised the boy, and had him reinstated. Also recounted is a streetcar conductor tale and a quip from Puck about rising stature and suspicion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosamond Johnson
Cole & Johnson
Young’s
Boston
Success Magazine
Paderewski
Young Johnson
Piadet
Johnson
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Williston
Joan A. Conserr
Willieton
Nn. D
Ewitserland
St. Bernards
John Sharp Williams
Sultan
Bouth Caroling
Kaiser Wilhelm
Judge Grinnell
Nicholas II
Russia
Mexican Department of the Interior
Bacteriological Institute
Caucasus
Wesaein
Gal’ ‘Weaton
Texan
Texas
Louisiana
Gulf
Patagonia
Argentina
Suffolk
Berkshire
Daisy Letter
L. Z Lester
Andover
Bayon Howard
Earl of
Aby
Roanoke
Joseph J. Bowl
Willie Millett
Chandizz
Wasp
Spaniab Claims Commission
Gion
Theaa Be
Bellboy
City Hall
Detroit
Puck
Dodds
Aan Atone Neumatis Rae Rey
Hi Carters
Eadache
Rgettine Tita Rae
Carters
Vom Cle
Tina Silt
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