Cable Is Spliced First Message Sent From Roosevelt to Taft
New York July 5. The Pacific cable linked eastern and western sections aboard the Anglia at Honolulu completing a telegraph line from San Francisco to the Philippine islands over 8000 miles. A world circumnavigation message from Roosevelt to Mackay was sent in twelve minutes with a reply in nine and a half. Earlier timing records were far slower. First messages included Roosevelt to Taft in Manila and Taft to Mackay. Weather delayed the noon circumnavigation plan.
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Honolulu
Anglia
San Francisco
Philippine Islands
Roosevelt
Mackay
Commecial Cable Company
United States
Depew
Grand Central Palace
Oyster Bay
William H. Taft
The
Philippines
Manila
Taft
President Roosevelt
Clarence H. Mackay
Postal Telegraph
Million Dollar Deal Seattle Buyers Acquire Vancouver Island Timber
The Seattle and Everett syndicate bought 50 000 acres of Vancouver Island timber lands from the Dunsmuir estate for 1 600 000 dollars in cash. The buyers C H Cobb James Campbell Rufus H Smith of Seattle and Frank Brownell of Everett may choose any 50 000 acres from 2 000 000 owned. The deal could lead to a mill or log shipments to Puget Sound with no duties on logs.
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Seattle
Everett
British Columbia
the Post-Intelligencer
Weyerhaeuser
Dunsmuir
Robert Dunsmuir
United States
Puget Sound
Campbell Creek
Cassini's Mistake in Far East Diplomacy
London reports from the St Petersburg correspondent that official circles fear Count Casini's approach to the Kischiner massacre petition. The Russian ambassador in Washington is blamed for emphasizing the petition yet neglecting American policy in the Far East. Russian aims in Manchuria may be compromised if understanding with the United States, Japan, and Britain cannot be reached.
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London
St. Petersburg
Standard
Far East
Count Cassini
Washington
Russia
Machuria
Count Lansdorf
Manchuria
China
United States
Japan
Great Britain
Coeur d'Alene & Spokane Electric Line Nears Completion
The Spokane interurban line under construction is rapidly nearing completion and officials expect service before snow flies. When finished it will span over thirty miles and be among the best equipped electric lines in the Northwest.
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Spokane
Coeur d’Alene & Spokane Electric Company
Northwest
Questions on Divorce Statistics Stir Curious Public
A column notes that 51 548 divorced people in the United States include more than two thirds women. It asks where the missing ex husbands are and whether remarriage clears the record. The piece labels the matter fascinating and worthy of statistical study by experts. The Washington strawberry caution and scientist Howard are also mentioned in passing.
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United States
Indianapolis Journal
Get Rich Quick Victims Warned by Montreal Star
The Montreal Star warns readers about get rich quick schemes that rely on blind belief and small capital from naive investors. It notes true fortunes are never shared with strangers and advises men to guard their money, especially when approached by a persuasive applicant via mail or street solicitations.
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Ele
Montreal Star
The Bacillus of Death By Own Action
A quirky Washington note attributes a mysterious “bacillus of self destruction” to scientist Clifford Troward, claiming spring personal crisis reports rise with unseasonable strawberries. It asserts strawberries eaten out of season trigger mental low mood and links the microorganism to fruit transported to higher latitudes, though no proof is provided.
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Washington
Howard
Philadelphia
Clifford Troward
Clifford Howard
Georgia
A Self Made Man Thinks About Help From Others
A Green's Fruit Grower reflection argues that no person succeeds alone. It credits family, ancestors, and daily workers in all professions for shaping the self made man. The piece notes health, vigor, mind, virtue, and practical aid as ongoing influences on personal success.
Breach of Promise and Gender Equality in Proposals
A London Daily News piece argues breach of promise suits reveal gender double standards. It notes women can sue for damages after a broken engagement, while men face mockery and no remedy. The editorial questions whether equality should extend to such claims.
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London Daily News
Polar Expeditions Declared Futile by Sir Clements Markham
The London Chronicle reports Sir Clements Markham denounces further polar voyages as useless. He argues three centuries of Arctic study suffice and that pole expeditions are personal risks with little scientific merit compared to past efforts.
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North
Pula
Sir Clements Markham
Arctic
Sir Clements
Pole
Atlantic
London Chronicle
Law Of Parents And Children In Harper’s Bazaar Notes
A June discussion in Harper’s Bazaar outlines parental duties to support children. It covers paternal obligation to provide necessaries, the duration of maintenance into minority, and limitations on forcing support. It notes stepfathers and adoptive parents rights and duties, and contrasts maternal roles and earnings rights.
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Harper's Bazar
New York
Relaxation From Work Helps Men Enjoy Life Longer
The London Express notes many men begin the day focused on business from waking until sleep, with morning telegrams and letters arriving in the bedroom shaping their pace. It emphasizes the need for rest to balance life and extend well being.
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London Express
Rest and recreation key to lasting work, says critic
A discussion argues that daily rest and regular breaks are essential to long term productivity. It cites Gladstone who relaxed from politics by reading and other activities, and notes that a proper holiday each year and personal rest vary by individual. The piece stresses rest prevents breakdown and sustains effort.
The Exception The Englishman Dialogue on Elections
A brief exchange contrasts English and American views on elections with remarks about rulers and wives reflecting a satirical back-and-forth. The dialogue hints at cultural differences in political participation and gender roles.
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Frisco
ORI
Pres
Mackey
Cassini
Orient
Coeur d'Alene
Mr. Gladstone
Bobbie
Aberdeen Brewing Co
Telephone
A.B. C. Prima
B. Lowaid
Washington Abstract Company
Chehalia County
Grays Harbor
Heon Street
Aberdetn
Wash
Penn
Harry A. Hayes
Hayes & Hayes
Bankers
Aberdeen, Wash
Lewis
W. Miller
Cashier
Aberdeen State Bank
George L. Hilton
San _ Francisco Examiner
Heron ST. Aberdeen
R.P. Porter
Choice Brands
Aberdeen
Pacific Transfer
Robert Lowry
Prop
Ofice—Pacific Hotel
Boute
H Street
Montesano
W. E. Crist
Palace Restaurant
S. Baretich, Prop
Heron Street
Royal Restaurant
M., Francescovich
Central Restaurant
M. Antich
Heron and
Wiehkah
Cor
Fred Redinger
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