Auto crash at Newport kills Vinson Walsh and injures social set
Vinson Walsh son of Thomas F. Walsh of Washington was killed when his car plunged from a bridge into a creek at Newport. Four other prominent youths, including Evelyn Walsh his sister, and heirs of Kernochan Oelrichs and Pell families, were injured but expected to recover.
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Hempstead
America
T Tooth and Nail
Herbert Pel Jr
Herbert Pell
Katharine Kernochan
James L. Kernochan
Pelle
Tuxedo
Vinson Walsh
Thomas F. Walsh
Washington
Newport
R. L
Mis
L. C
Harry Oelrichs
Charles M. Oelrichs
New York
Herbert Pell, Jr
Evelyn Walsh
Young Walsh
Walsh
Walshes
Vinson
Evelyn
Washing
Brains to Win Victories in Industrial Competition
Industrial warfare shifts from interethnic conflicts to brain power and efficiency. Blucher’s London wealth echoes modern manufacturering demands, with raw materials, capital, and a tax friendly system shaping success. Sober capable artisans and business savvy leaders are crucial in America and Germany, where intelligence reports meet limited use.
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Blucher
London
Rome
Army of Industry
America
Germany
W. Pollard Digby
Diaz Not Rich Says Close Friends of Mexican Leader
Close associates of Mexican President Diaz dispute claims of vast wealth. They estimate his fortune at about 1 million dollars, owning a Oaxaca plantation, property in Mexico City, and a Paris house bought during his term. His salary has risen from 30 thousand to 50 thousand dollars annually, as he marks his twenty fifth year in office.
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Mexico
Diaz
Oaxaca
Paris
Later middle age aids great brainwork says Crichton Browne
The London Chronicle notes Sir James Crichton Browne’s claim that brainworkers peak in later middle age. It cites Lord Roberts at 73 still earning £5000 yearly, Lord Kelvin, Sir William Huggins at the same age, and octogenarian dukes, all remaining active in their fields.
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James Crichton- Browne
Lord Roberts
Lord Kelvin
William Huggins
Duke of Rutland
Lord Wemyssa
London Chronicle
Lapses of Great Writers Highlight Language Rules
A Harper's Magazine piece argues no renowned author fully avoids errors in English. It claims meticulous language correctness is found only among obscure critics rather than celebrated authors, suggesting enduring propriety is beyond the masters readers enjoy.
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Harper’s Magazine
Salt Production in the United States in 1904
The article reports that US salt production in 1904 totaled 22,030,002 barrels worth 6,021,222 dollars. It notes imports exceeding half a million dollars and exports of 25,608,577 pounds valued at 99,066 dollars. Major deposits are in New York, Michigan, Ohio, Kansas, and Louisiana.
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United States
Ipepke
New York
Michigan
Ohio
Kansas
Louisiana
Archbishop Tikhon Leads Greek Orthodox Church in America
Archbishop Tikhon has headed the Orthodox Greek church in the United States Canada and Alaska for seven years He founded most of the denomination s 150 congregations on this side of the Atlantic and opened a Minneapolis seminary He has called a council of prelates clergy and laity to meet in New York City in October with his residence and cathedral in New York city He is described as a linguist.
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Tikhon
United States
Canada
Alaska
Russia
Tilehontae
Atlantic
Fly Traveled 900 Miles To Reach Library of Congress
A Chicago fly allegedly traveled 900 miles to reach Washington and escape the copyright office’s machines. George Ambrose, a Library of Congress mailing clerk, tried to catch it after it emerged from an envelope containing a copyright application for a vocal music piece titled Come Fly With Me. The tale, while humorous, remains an oral anecdote in the office.
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George Ambrose
Library of Congress
Chicago
Washington
Windy
Ambrose
Windy City
Washington Files
Sydom
Japanese in San Francisco Businesses Rise in Competition
Statistics show Japanese in San Francisco engage in many occupations where they compete with Americans, unlike Chinese workers. Data list eighty-five Japanese hotels, sixty restaurants, sixteen intelligence offices, nine shooting galleries, eleven Willard rooms, and seventy-five house cleaning offices, with many unlicensed cobblers, butchers, janitors, porters and domestic servants.
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San Francisco
Father John of Cronstadt’s Remarkable Life and Influence
A portrait of Father John of Cronstadt noting his sway with the czar and his austere discipline. Described as short, florid, with twinkling gray eyes and long brown hair, he remains remarkably active despite advanced age.
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John
Cronstadt
Water Proof Cement Blocks
The Sylvester process makes cement blocks water tight by a wash of twenty five pounds of alumin a barrel of soft water followed by a soft soap wash. This treatment has sealed large reservoirs and fixed failures where other methods failed.
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the Engineering and Mining Journal
Seek to Abolish Tips Movement in Chicago
A Chicago based drive seeks to end tipping arguing it stems from moral cowardice rather than merit. The piece asserts there is no obligation to tip in the United States and questions why customers should pay extra beyond full value for services. The author cites moral and economic concerns about tipping practices.
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Chicago
Metropolia
West
Thia
Europe
United States
Bal- Amore Sun
Prince and Viceroy Clash Over Indian Ruler
The Gaekwad of Baroda, a powerful semi independent ruler in western India, resents Lord Curzon. Despite loyalty to England he criticizes Curzon after a recent visit to England where he was honored by King Edward, fueling opposition to the viceroy who has resigned.
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the Gaekwar
Baroda
Western
India
England
Lord Curzon
Edward
Curzon
Popularity of the Uniform
A New York World note surveys the rising vogue of uniforms across American life from hall boys to yacht crews. It highlights neatness and public decorum while questioning whether the outward change shapes character or breeds servility.
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Dickens
New York World
Gates Astounds Plungers at Saratoga Race Meet
John W. Gates dominates Saratoga betting with three figure wagers and lavish spending. He pays for shaves and shoe shines, buys large group dinners, and gives record tips, yet he is already well ahead and likely to break even or profit through the current meet.
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John W. Gates
Saratoga
Gates
Prominent Utopian Colony Near Los Angeles Fails
Polish author Bienkiewicz, confined for remarks to the Russian government, joined a 1877 coterie that attempted a Utopian colony near Los Angeles. The venture failed but aided careers. Helena Modjeska promoted it and suffered losses that spurred her to the English stage. Blenkiewicz gained wider notice after the project’s failure.
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Europe
Record Crowds At Longfellow Home In Portland
The Longfellow house in Portland Maine reports record visitation this season with about 160 strangers registering in one day and nearly 3,000 total for the summer. The register lists visitors from all states and many nations. Additional relics have been added to the collection of antiquities since last year.
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Longfellow Home
Longfellow House
Portland
Union
Railway Noten Appointed Northern Agent of The Four
Mr I P Spining, long serving Northwestern passenger for C ., becomes general Northern Agent of the High Four Railway with headquarters at 298 Clark Street Chicago.
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I. P. Spining
Northwestern Passegor
Beon Theral Northern
Hig Four Railway
Clark Street
Chicago
True Valuation of Wealth and Peace of Mind
A quotation by Joti A. Howland contrasts wealth with inner peace, noting that real value measures what you own against the tranquility of mind. It implies financial status is secondary to personal contentment.
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Joti A. Howland
Defiance Starch Package Returns Not Ploense You
Old trade note warns consumers to return Defiance Starch packages to dealers if not pleasing. It promises one third refund for the same money and claims the product will not stick to the iron.
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Defiance
Health First, Distance Second, Sir Andrew Clark Says
Quote urges readers to value health over distance. Authoritative remark by Sir Andrew Clark emphasizes practical well being over social segregation.
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Sir Andrew Clark
De fiance Starch Promises Easy Results with No Cooking
An ad touts De fiance Starch as the key to best starching results with no cooking required. It claims high quality for a price and hints at consumer confidence, including a woman who believes in her own ability.
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New York Avenue
Tipperary
Ireland
Colorado
Camp Bird
Ouray
Col
National Irrigation Association
Jimmie” Kernochan
Greek Church
Czar
FLY
Prince
Viceroy
Gaehwar
Railway Noten
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Dewal Neves
U. Elis A
Arch Street
Philadelphia
Blamese
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Lydia E. Pinkham
BR. Pastos Company
Pree. Bsostou, Mase
Mataxe
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