Trepoff Dies in Russia Former Palace Master at Peterhof
Gen Dmitri Feodorovitch Trepoff long linked with repression in Russia dies at his villa in Peterhof at age after angina. He led police in Moscow and then Tsarkoe Selo guiding the reaction after 1905 manifesto. Six assassination attempts marked his career as he defended the imperial regime. In Sweden, copyright treaty talks with the United States face public opposition over book sales to Americans.
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St. Petersburg
Dmitri Feodorovitch Trepoff
Imperial Palace
Peterhof
Trepoff
Russia
Nicholas II
Trehoff
Alexander II
Associated Press
Witte
Tsarkoe-Selo
Gen
Gen. Kozloff
Chinese Empire Reform Association Sends Cable to Emperor
In Victoria British Columbia on September 17 the Chinese Empire Reform Association of British Columbia sent a cablegram to Emperor Hsu in Beijing congratulating him on the adoption of a constitution.
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Victoria
B. C
Chinese Empire Reform Association of
British Columbia
Hsu
Peking
Adams Nominated as Colorado Democratic Ticket Head
After three days of vigorous sessions the Colorado Democratic state convention adjourned sine die naming a complete ticket led by Alva Adams. The Speer faction was expelled for alleged corporate subservience, Adams was renominated, the platform endorsed Bryan, and a pledge was made to make corporate campaign contributions a felony.
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Denver
Colorado
Alva Adams
Speer
Bryan
Mongolia Stranded on Midway Reef Far Pacific
The Pacific Mail steamship Mongolia runs aground on Midway reef while passengers are landed safely. Capt. Porter reports the vessel on the rocks with hopes of quick salvage and supply runs. The incident follows recent strandings of the Manchuria and Sheridan, with scattered recoveries noted.
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Mongolia
Midway Island
North Pacific Ocean
Pacific Mail
Midway Reef
Yokohama
San Francisco
Manchuria
Rabbit Island
Honolulu
Porter
Midway
Metcalf
Pillsbury
Pacific Mail Company
United States
Thomas
Sheridan
Supreme Court Keeps Railroads From Deducing Lumber Car Weights
The Washington Supreme Court ruled the 1905 act requiring railroads to deduct 1000 pounds from lumber shipments for car standards unconstitutional. In Spokane County, the Washington Mill Co v Great Northern, the court held the deduction violates the U.S. Constitution by effectively making freight carried free.
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Olympia
Supreme Court
Spokane County
Washington Mill Company
Great Northern
United States
Railroads briefed on new meat labeling duties
In Washington on September 17 representatives of railroads met with Secretary Wilson after talks with packing houses. They were shown required meat product labels and informed that consignments for interstate shipment must bear proper labels before acceptance. In Lima Peru on September 17 a garden party at the American legation honored Secretary Root with over 500 attendees.
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Washington
Wilson
Lima
Peru
Dudley
Root
Senate
Bean Harvesting Shifts to Machinery in Main Districts
The article notes a transition from hand pulling to machine cutting for beans. A two wheeled cutter uses oblique blades to pull stalks, with workers making three rows into one for transport. Proper turning and drying weather affect quality, and thrashing follows in barns using specialized equipment, with some growers still preferring traditional thrashing for yield.
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Barnes
J. N. Stone
Odd World Tales Mixed With Inventions And Wit
A miscellany of curiosities notes uninhabited islands in the Indian Ocean and counts dogs, sheep, and a Russian cattle king. It also reports punishments under Ethiopian and Moroccan decrees, primitive bushmen, and a Canadian farmer’s record breading time. The piece discusses light therapy for consumptives and a witty university anecdote about alumni.
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Indian Ocean
John
Abyssinia
Morocco
Australia
Wilds
Difference Between a Valse Impromptu and Impromptu Waltz
A humorous exchange shows music publishers seeking help from Dr. Smith. He declines formal expertise in publishing but offers a wry distinction: comparing a Valse Impromptu to an Impromptu Waltz with the joke that the difference is like a blind Venetian and a Venetian blind.
Soda fountains as money makers for drug stores
The article argues that soda fountains are profitable, year round attractions for drug stores in towns big and small. It notes upgrades range from affordable to expensive units, with 800 customers in four hours at a New York store. Fountains draw customers to other departments and offer steady profits with broad appeal across seasons.
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New York
Professional Cards for Dr Paul Smits EyE Ear Nose Throat
Dr Paul Smits M D a physician surgeon lists office at Aberdeen General Hospital and Crowther Wooding block with hours 10 to 12 and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm telephone 614. Practice limited to eye ear nose and throat with offices over Elk Pharmacy Aberdeen Washington hours 9 to 12 am 2 to 4 and 7 to 8 pm telephone 135.
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Crowther-Wooding Block
G and Heron Streets
ELK Pharmacy
Aberdeen
Wash
J A Mapes Schedules Office Hours in Aberdeen
J A Mapes announces office hours from 9 to 11 a m and 2 to 8 and 7 to 8 p m in rooms 5 and 6 Kaufman Block Aberdeen Washington with telephone contact 1753 for appointments.
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Kaufman Block
Aberdeen
Wash
Law to protect the Star Spangled Banner urged
The Rochester Democrat and Chronicle argues for a law to protect the national hymn from unauthorized alterations to consider the original words by Francis Scott Key. It compares the need for flag protection laws to safeguard the anthem’s integrity and warns that amendments may erase the original poem.
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Francis Scott Key
Baltimore American
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
Why Do Bears Sleep in Winter Joke
A Washington Times writer recalls a city boy asking why bears sleep in winter. His father replies that the President does not go hunting them, so the bears must sleep sometime.
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Washington Times
Lasting Carpets Claim Elephant Hide Has Endless Wear
A claim circulates that carpets woven from elephant hide never wear out. The assertion emphasizes exceptional durability and long lasting use, though not supported by independent testing.
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