Rural Free Delivery Expands Reach and Cuts Abuse
Postmaster General Charles Emory Smith reports fiscal year results showing postal receipts of 102.35 million dollars with 5.59 million deficit and outlines rural free delivery as a major, cost effective reform. It links farm prosperity to better roads and world contact while noting abuse of second class rates and ongoing efforts to curb it. Alaska routes and Cuba fraud cases are touched with officials promising continued improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Charles Emory Smith
Department
Smith
Cuba
Iaeked
Alaska
MAKE AN EXCELLENT DISH
A southerner extols sweet potatoes and a long boiling ham. He praises slow cooking to form a candy crust on potatoes and a firm dry center for ham, contrasting southern methods with New York habits and urging thorough cooking for best texture and flavor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Sun
South
New York
Tokyo municipal scandal stirs Japanese politics and press
Yokohama dispatch details a Tokyo municipal scandal shaking party loyalties and cabinet mentions. It notes libel law abuses, journalistic demurrals, anti-cruelty drives by reporters, Buddhist responses to China tensions, and a proposed monument for Rear Admiral Bardsley linked to Perry's expedition.
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Associated Press
Yokohama
Toklo
Amoor
China
Bardsley
United States Navy
Perry
Uraga
Japan
Breckenridge Urges IG Department Expansion and Reforms
Washington dispatch outlines General Breckenridge's push to enlarge the Inspector General's department to improve efficiency and favor detailed staffing over permanent officers. The report covers Philippine land transport gaps, ration evolution for tropical postings, post changes, and critiques of the subsistence system including alcohol policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
J. C. Breckeniidge
U. 8
S. A
Philippines
Breckenridge
Tropics
Cough and Cold Tablets Claim One Day Cure
An advertisement touts Ialative Eromo Quinine Tablets as curing a cold in one day with the slogan No Cure No Pay and a price of 25 cents. The copy markets quick relief from cough and cold symptoms.
Netherlands Disavows Letter on Dutch Republic Independence
The Hague December 9. The Dutch government orders its London envoy Laron Got sein von Oldenauler to deny any government responsibility for a letter to Mr. Kruger. The letter was from Dr. A. Van Nammen van Fomnes of the States General first chambers approving and hoping for independence of the two Dutch republics.
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The
Hague
Netherlands
London
Laron Gotsein von Oldenauler
Kruger
Staats Grote
A. van Nammen van Fomnes
Johannesburg Barrier Fences Off Food for Boers
A Johannesburg dispatch reports the town ringed with barbed wire to keep residents from aiding the Boers with food.
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Johannesburg
London
Mill Proproves Strike In New Bedford Mills
Nearly 1,000 workers at the Acushnet and Hathaway mills plan to stay away tomorrow morning after a pay stoppage dispute with their employers. The strike affects New Bedford Connecticut area mills and follows wage dispute tensions.
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New Bedford, Conn
Acushnet and Hathaway Mills
Brooklyn pastor dies from sudden apoplexy at doorway
The Brooklyn pastor, noted for outside scientific research, collapsed and died instantly from a fatal brain blood vessel rupture as he prepared to make a call. He had felt unusually well moments before, with no warning signs.
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Brooklyn
Six Day Bicycle Race Opens at Madison Square Garden
Fourteen riders start the sixth annual six day race at Madison Square Garden before about 6000 spectators under the American Bicycle Racing association. Elkes leads early with Gougoltz, Stinson, and Aronson in pursuit as teams vie for $4000 in prizes over six days.
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New York
Madison Square Garden
American Bicycle Racing Association
Co. W. Miller
Chicago
Robert Walthour
Atlanta
Hinga McLean
Scotland
Arthur McLean
Oscar Aronson
Sweden
Oscar Babcock
W. C. Stinson
Boston
Frank Waller
Germany
John Dubois
Brockton
Lloyd Kreibs
Newark
Harry Elkes
Glenn Falls
Floyd McCarthy
San Jose
Cal
Harry Bleecker
Brooklyn
Frank Albert
Denver
John Gougoltz
France
Simmer
Karl Kaiser
Fritz Riger
R. Muller
Italy
Turvill
Philadelphia
Laula Gimm
Pittsburg
T. C
Stinson
Floyd Gardner
Jean Gougoltz
Elkes
Miller
Aronson
Gougoltz
Duboise
McParland
Simar
Geougoltz
Pierce
McEachern
Rabcock
Waller
Bumeon
Krebs
Kieer
Riser
Muller
Accoutrer
McLean and
McLean
Albert
Blecker
Sympathy Strike Threatens Santa Fe Road Across Regions
The union leader said fewer than six operators went out west of Albuquerque with 40 in the Albuquerque Mojave division, six in the San Joaquin valley division, and five or six in the Southern California division. In this city only four operators quit work, with all strike positions filled. Members with solid jobs show strong reluctance to join the sympathy action.
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Trate
Albuquerque
Mojave
San Joaquin Valley
Southern California
Order
Telegraphers Strike Statement from Banta Fe Division
Los Angeles reports the telegraphers under General Manager Neville say they are treated fairly and deny violating their contract through sympathy with Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe workers. They argue their schedule requires only a 20 days notice for contract changes and claim no breach occurred.
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Los Angeles
Dec
Neville
Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe
U. R
Santa Fe Strike Continues In Colorado Springs
In Colorado Springs December 9 the Santa Fe strike remains unchanged from last night. Striking workers believe the company will not reinstate them and will seek new jobs. A few men have received wages due, while no freight trains ran tonight and passenger service was delayed at times. Train operations rely on the time card and telephone links between Denver and Pueblo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado Springs
Santa Fe
Denver
Pueblo
Santa Fe Division Reports Quiet Shops. No Action Yet
Superintendent Parker said no action would be taken about shop work until tomorrow. Sunday stations were quiet with trains running on time, though freight traffic appeared below average and no strike effects were evident.
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Pueblo
Cole
Dee
Parker
Santa Fe Division
Arabi Pasha Pardoned on Khedive Anniversary
London dec 0 The Cairo correspondent of the Express reports the anniversary of the khedive's accession was marked by Arabi Pasha being pardoned enabling his return.
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London
Cairo
Express
Arabi Pasha
Prone to Have Apoplexy Among Ministers
A historical column notes a rise in sudden deaths among ministers and ponders reasons. It cites hard work, low pay, overstrain, and relentless mental labor as possible factors, suggesting clergy may be prone to apoplexy despite orderly lives.
German Representatives to The Hague
The German members of the international court of arbitration at The Hague will be Dr Bingner president of the senate of the high court Herr von Frantzius councillor of the foreign office and councillor of the high court and Professor Van Bar of the University of Gottingen.
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Berlin
International Court of Arbitration
the Hague
Dr. Bingner
High Court
Herr von Frantzius
Professor van Bar
University of Gottingen
Elevator man in Washington building charms riders
An elevator operator in a Washington building impresses passengers with affable manners. A woman asked to see a man she did not know by name or position, and the car attendant replied that the gentleman had just stepped out, leaving her apparently satisfied.
Price Upon His Head Sun Yat Sen Aims at Reform
The article portrays Sun Yat Sen as a Chinese reformer seeking to end the Tartar dynasty and abolish long standing abuses. It outlines practical reforms intended to modernize China and elevate it among civilized nations.
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Sun Yat Sen
China
Sun Yat Sen Aims to Free China From Despotism
Sun Yat Sen, Canton native and physician turned revolutionary, traveled in the United States and Britain to rally support for reform and independence. He and his followers recruited Chinese graduates in America and in Singapore to challenge the Manchu dynasty, with arms now mobilized near Canton to influence events in Wei Chaou.
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Ceeds
China
Sun Yat Sen
Pacific Coast
Canton
Honolulu
Young China” Party
Hong Kong
Bun Yat Sen
Sun
San Francisco
United States
Yale
Harvard
England
Foreign Office
London
Legation
Sir Halliday Macartney
Sir Halliday
Canada
Pacific Islands
Singapore
Macao
Japan
Kwang Yu Wei
Kwang Yu
Tartars
Pekin
Wei Chaou
German Mark Edmund Aground Near Santa Rosa
News from San Francisco reports the German Mark Edmund went ashore at the Santa Rosa light during recent gales and is likely a total loss. The vessel, bound for Cork via Portland to load, was formerly the British ship William Tell.
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San Francisco
Santa Rosa Light
Portland
Ore
Cork
Tsar Nearing Full Recovery After Illness
A Livadia bulletin reports Tsar Nicholas II showing improved health. Weight rising and typhoid-affected organs returning to normal, reflecting a satisfactory condition at Livadia.
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Tzar
St. Petersburg
Livadia
Eger
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