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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1901
Page
3
Lord Rosebery argues that Britain could gain from directing the state to successful business leaders like Andrew Carnegie and Sir Thomas Lipton, noting politicians have failed. The earl, who was prime minister from 1894 to 1895, is known for his blunt candor.
Plans for the 1904 Olympian games expand beyond ancient feats to include racing wrestling boxing and many new events. Contests between five city teams police departments sailboats water polo and other modern games will showcase global athletic skill. Professor A M Howe, longtime Augsburg instructor, resigns to move to a ranch in New Mexico.
A. J. Montague, soon to be Virginia governor, is described as a 39 year old former attorney general with a notable political lineage and a Red Fox nickname. The piece covers his education at William and Mary and the University of Virginia, early career, 1900s career trajectory, and the heated nomination battle against C. A. Swanson. It notes his family, marriage, and three children, plus his expected bid for the U.S. Senate in 1905.
Congress likely to authorize a new star on the flag to represent Oklahoma. Oklahoma Territory, with a 1900 population of 398,331, shows a mix of whites, African Americans, and Native peoples. Residents pursue statehood, hopeful but pending congressional decision.
A Chicago area truck gardener faces destitution as age and loss of home threaten his last years. County agents urge support, highlighting charity aimed at keeping aged couples together rather than separated in workhouses. The piece praises humane alms provisions in Krupp works and English towns, arguing they dignify life and labor.
Paris unveils several phares de secours a street aid light house fifteen feet tall bronze pillars with lighthouse style tops. Each houses a clock barometer and revolving gas lit pictorial ads. A letter box sits at the base and a folding stretcher hidden in the shaft with instructions for first aid. A breakable glass window and key unlock the stretcher during accidents.
Yonkers voters chose Michael J Walsh over John FE Andrus by 650 votes. Walsh, a printer and alderman, gained wide popularity for his character and newspaper work, while Andrus was a reputed $30 million Republican candidate. Yonkers noted for its many rich residents.
Miss Helen Gould accepts an appointment as member of the board of lady managers for the St. Louis world's fair. She is noted as the most distinguished member of the late Jay Gould's family.
The piece argues that appearance and manners influence a diplomat’s usefulness in Europe and South America, noting society ridicule and cold receptions hinder officials, while United States envoys have improved in overall character though Congress underestimates social rank's value.
The article notes naval officers and sailors enduring twelve to fifteen hours submerged in the Fulton submarine torpedo boat. They will breathe bottled air from compressed air flasks, a test of calm under sea conditions that civilians may not imagine.
William Morgan of St Joseph Missouri a second cook at the St Charles hotel stands to inherit one million dollars from an uncle who left him the fortune in a London England will Morgan prepares to claim the million as he steps into the role of heir suggested by the legal document and distant kinship in England.
Lord Dalmeny, heir to Lord Rosebery, differs from his father in many ways. He is tall athletic and fond of outdoor life and field sports. He is a top racquet player and shows strong interest in racing. He once urged his father to skip Wellington and the playing-fields of Eton at a speech to the boys.
A US Chamber of Commerce delegation urged President Roosevelt to pursue reciprocity with Canada, arguing benefits for American commerce and industry. The President said he would take the matter under advisement, a polite avoidance indicating no action yet.
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