Japan Tries to Shape Endurance of East Asia Crisis
Japanese diplomat Wu Ting-fang reiterates China seeks fair reparation for German seizure of Kiao Chou following missionary killings. He argues China bears no blame, vows protection for foreigners, and urges restraint as European powers weigh possible partition of China. The Japanese legation warns partition would threaten Japan and regional stability.
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Wu Ting Fang
New York
Far East
East
Germany
Kiao Chou
China
Legation
Japan
Europe
Russia
United States
Novel Goat Hunting in Alaska Described by Skagway Mayor
A Seattle Post Intelligencer account recounts D. J. McKinney, mayor of Skagway, detailing a goat hunt in Alaska. He and camp mates treed goats then toppled a rock to drive them into range and shot three goats from about 60 yards. The method relies on goats seeking higher ground above rolling rocks.
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Alaska
Skagguay
D. J. McKinney
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Shaved Cat Baffles Parisians in Cafes
In Paris a man profits from displaying a mysterious animal in cafes chantant. Spectators cannot identify it until a dog discovers the shaved face, and the creature acts like a miniature camel to hiss and spit, revealing the shaved cat.
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Paris
Chantant
Chantapt
Chicago Times-Herald
Mrs Horwortle’s Wichita Luncheon Notable for Shared Gifts
Mrs Horwortle hosted a Wichita luncheon that proved a great success. Attendees borrowed a set of large pearl handled knives from neighbor Mrs Jirdin and learned that the silver spoons came from Mrs Grandther.
Stilwell Oyster Car Invented For Ocean Freshness
A special Pullman car designed by R. L. Langtin for the Pittsburg and Gulf road carries salt water and oysters to keep seafood in its native element on inland runs to Kansas City. The 84 foot car holds 80 000 gallons of water, is watertight, and features four compartments with venting and unloading spaces.
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A. E. Stilwell
Pittsburg and Gulf
Port Arthur
Stilwell Oyster Car
Stilwell
Kansas City
Pullman Car Company
R. L. Langtin
Pittsburg and
Gulf Road
Kansas City Times
Seaweed for Food Finds Utility in California
Dr. William A. Setchell of the University of California reports seaweed as an overlooked food source in California. He notes historical Chinese use, local gathering in Berkeley, and possible exports to China, with kelp varieties valued as edible.
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William A. Setchell
University of California
California
China
Berkeley
Cal
Chicago Post
The Mexican Drainage Canal Finished
The Mexican drainage canal to drain the valley of Mexico is completed after a massive project costing over 21 million hard adobe dollars. Pear son & Sons discharged 8,000 workers with only a few left for odds and ends, and the government may receive the canal soon while water could be turned into San Lazaro in a few days.
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Valley of
Mexico
Pearson & Sons
San Lazaro
Republics
A Winter Jubilee at the Country Dance
The verse recalls winter scenes with wagons on the road and horses, praising cold weather and old time dances. It notes a sweetheart at the dance and celebrates rustic life, ending with a fiddle request from F. L. Stanton in the Atlanta Constitution.
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F. L. Stanton
Atlanta Constitution
Humor of the Hour Dr Blank BringsBrains Overflourish
A Detroit Free Press quip on a physician who relies on intelligent guidance rather than showy ploys. Dr Blank mocks a rival who uses flashy tricks and a boy with a medicine satchel, asking where the satchel of brains is.
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B. J. Kay Medical CO
Omaha
Neb
Dr. Blank
Detroit Free Press
A Matter For Stud
A European statesman remarks on a small country's influence and a decision to own it or collect indemnities, a wry exchange cited by the Washington Star.
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Washington Star
Inquiring Tourist in Oklahoma Questions Stingaree Bill Death
A humorous quip from the New York Sunday Journal quotes the Reform Committee giving Stingaree Bill an hour to flee, but IkeAlkali lingers five minutes too long and is lynched, as reported in the Inquiring Tourist column.
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Oklahoma
Stingaree Bill
Ike
Reform Committee
New York Sunday Journal
Novel dress suit for seaside balls to be shown in Richmond
A novelty suit for summer wear designed for seaside balls will be exhibited at the National Tailors' Exchange convening in Richmond on August 8. It features black alpaca with silk facing, a white cashmere waistcoat, lavender cashmere trousers, patent leather pumps, and black silk stockings, modeled by a former president of the National Exchange.
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Tailors’ Exchange
Richmond
The
National Exchange
New York Tribune
Fragmented Rhetoric on Economic Struggles and Rent
The piece reflects on rising living costs with references to condensed milk, cake making, pressed flour bricks, frozen meat balls, and air becoming liquid. It questions who can reduce rent without causing trouble to Baltimore American.
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Baltimore
Novelty In The Quebec Scar Language Debate
A short note on Quebec's language shift from English to French. It recalls that 20 years ago provincial lawmakers used English, while now French dominates in official discourse and English is rarely spoken in public.
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Quebec
Speer
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Ames
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Kansas
Express
Bradfield Regulator CO
Atlanta, Ga
the Hawks Nursery Company
Milwaukse, Wis
M. Hemstreet
South Dakota
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
Grove Bros
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