Heroic Work of Clara Barton Remembered in Royal Style
Clara Barton who died at ninety was celebrated for relief efforts on battlefields and in disasters from Armenia to Cuba. She earned the Iron Cross and decorations from Baden to Belgium and led Red Cross relief in the Civil War and later wars, floods, famines, and the Galveston flood response.
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Clara Barton
Armenia
Cuba
Russia
United States
Germany
Baden
Austria
Servia
Urkey
Switzerland
Spain
Belgium
Miss Barton
James River
Bunner
Virginia
Butler
Army of the James
Tso
Europe
Red Cross
Geneva
International Reer Committee
St Ounce
Berne
Strassburg
Paris
Commune
Glen Echo
Potomac
Washington
Barton
Natalie
Comite International
Dansville
N. Y
Garfield
Blaine
American Association
Socety
Michigan
Missippi
Balkans
Ohio
Mississippi
Texas
Charleston
Mount Vernon
Til
Florida
Johnstown
Pomsroy
South Carolina
Tsg
Constantinople
Galveston
Titanic and Olympic Ships Described as Floating Mansions
The Titanic and Olympic are described as the largest ships afloat with 88214 feet length 92 foot beam 94 foot depth 45600 tons register and 66000 tons displacement. They can carry 3000 to 8500 passengers and 860 crew with nine story interiors and grand salons and restaurants.
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Southampton
New York
Belfast
Titanic Luxury Suites Highlight Ocean Liner Features
Detailed description of the Titanic's opulent private suites and aboard luxuries. Notes on construction dimensions numbers rivets and steel plates. Mentions Captain Smith and connections to the Olympic maiden voyage and a past near collision with HMS Hawke. Lists notable figures observing the ship and its builders.
Poetry and Puns in Bible Highlighted by Yale Scholar
Professor C C Torrey of Yale told the Oriental Society that the Old Testament holds the world’s most beautiful and perfect poetry. He argued the Bible is rich in puns and supported this with examples from Isaiah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torrey
Yale
Oriental Society
C C. Torrey
Gettysburg Anniversary Celebration Fund Approved
The House approved a 50000 appropriation to fund the federal role in next year’s Gettysburg fifty year anniversary, covering tentage policing and sanitation for the large veterans camp. Burke noted states have raised large sums for their veterans, and both Confederate and Union veterans would be entertained with federal support. Virginia Confederate veteran Lamb urged swift passage amid cheers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Gettysburg
House
Burke
Pennsylvania
Senate
Representative Burke
Mann
Ilinois
Lamb
Virginia
12 Dinosaurs Found In Utah By Carnegie Scientist
Dr W J Holland head of the Carnegie Museum reports discoveries of large dinosaur remains in a Utah quarry near Isen. Under Dr Tiolland the site has yielded a dozen nearly complete skeletons, with bones in place, suggesting a flood laid cobbles and sand over the animals in an ancient river bed. The find is described as the greatest collection of sauropods ever found.
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W. J. Holland
Carnegie Institute Museum
Pittsburgh
Utah
Tolland
Isen
Hotland
Tiolland
Jansen
Hoss
Kipling Attacks Home Rule In Bitter Poem Ulster
Rudyard Kipling denounces the Irish Home Rule Bill in a poem titled Ulster. The verses vow England’s betrayal, describe foes of home rule, and warn of war and hell for those who oppose Rome.
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Rudyard Kipling
Ulster
England
Rome
English Muffins and Variations From Anglomaniac Recipes
A vintage recipe page presents English Muffins and variants. It lists ingredients and steps for English Muffins and Health Flour, Graham, and Rye muffins, with instructions on mixing, resting, cooking on a greased griddle, and finishing with butter and serving hot.
Notice to Creditors in Estate of Edward Foster
In the Superior Court of Washington for Chehalis County the matter of the estate of Edward Foster deceased. Creditors must present claims with vouchers within one year to the administrator at Conway & Snider Aberdeen Washington. G N McConnell administrator. First publication April 8 1912 last publication April 29 1912.
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Washington
Chehalis County
Edward Foster
Conway & Snider
Aberdeen
Washton
G. N. M'Connell
Exposed Fake Villain in Town Show
Report claims a promotional show advertised as a real villain act was staged. A performer confessed he was not a genuine threat, admitting he played a role rather than being a real foe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Eben
Lippincott's
Chicago Juvenile Census Opens May Second
Chicago to conduct a juvenile census listing children under four, youths twelve to twenty one, workers aged fourteen to sixteen, nonworking students, and counts of defectives including deaf mute blind crippled and epileptic children. Officials will record names addresses ages nativity and parental nativity. The survey aims to detail literacy causes and baby under four populations.
Orchestra of One Armed Men in Portland
In Portland Oregon an orchestra of one armed men is said to be the only such group in the world. The ensemble requires two men to operate the instruments and is notable for its unusual setup and the coordination of its players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hose
Portland
Ore
First All Night Theater Opens in Chicago
The Lyric theater owners announce the first all night and all day operation in the United States marking a historic 24 hour opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyric Theater
Chicago
United States
Reliability as Key to Ultim ate Success
The article stresses reliability as the core factor behind lasting achievement outlining steady performance, disciplined practice, and consistent routines as essential elements for sustained success across fields.
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National Red Cross
C. Waigh
White Star Liner
Tain BE. J. Smith
Neptune
Vulcan
Smith
Hawke
White Stars
MM. l
Sindur Steins
Tid Taal
T ‘Toussie
Gace D
Widenet
A. Stewart White
OD. Aillet
Consolidated American Academy At
C. M. Fayes
Grand Trunk Railway
J. Bruce Istany
White Star Line
W. T. Stead
John Jacob Astor
Dr. Holland
Carnegie Institute
Kipling
Ketchen
Rosh
Sengbarvl
the Office Supply Co
Herald
T. H. Hill
Public Accountant
East Wishkah
Modern Woodmen OF America
J. O. O. F. Hall
WM. M. Falkner
C. C. J. J. Robinson
City Messenger CO
Wishkah St
Jas. McNallar
West Heron Street
Humboldt
Fred Hewitt
F Street
S. C
Plymouth Rocks
A. C. Girard
Aberdeen Ave
Hoquiam
Aberdeen Herald
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