The Rise of Speed Toys and Anarchist Firebrands
An essay traces the history of speed locomotion from chariots to bicycles and automobiles, noting American industrial prowess and rich patrons’ role in development. It then argues for stricter immigration controls, calling for denial of entry and harsher penalties for alien anarchists in England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Bowden
Florida
8. A. Miles
National Association of Automobile Manufacturers
Munsey’s
United States
Mankin
Voltairine de Cleyre
London
England
Emma Coltmen
IMU
ISU
Manchester
Natives of Samoa Suffer from Modern Dress and Folk Remedies
A Navy surgeon reports Samoan natives suffer more illness after adopting Western clothing. Pneumonia and bronchitis arise in wet climates and superstitions persist as devils inside the sick. Traditional lomi lomi and leaf decorations are used to drive the devils out, with care and rest deemed key in treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samoa
Surgeon Spear
Navy
World's anarchists may require international action
English expert John Sweeney, a late detective inspector of Scotland Yard, argues the question of anarchism demands coordinated international effort and could be stamped out. He presents a case for global cooperation to curb extremist movements and prevent violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sweeney
Peat as Locomotive Fuel Gains Steam in New England
Boston and Maine railroad tested peat fuel with promising results. A car load was delivered for further trials. Maine bogs hold vast peat stores, especially Androscoggin county, claimed to supply fuel for generations. Source deposit is Lewington, Mass., with potential 250 years of supply for Boston rail lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Maine
Androscoggin County
Boston and Maine Railroad
Lewington
Mass
Boston
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Colonies
Blanchard
Paris
Cugnot
Trevithick
Oliver Evans
W. K. Vanderbilt, Jr
John Jacob Astor
Albert C. Bostwick
Mr. Sweeney
Congress
McKinley
Immigration Bureau
John Turner
United States Supreme Court
Sweeney
France
Commission of
Actes de Justice
Carnot
Italy
Austria
Spain
Kansas Or
Missouri
John Farson
Chicago
Loubet
Czolgosz
America
Munsey's Magazine
Antarchists
Munsey’s Magazine
Scotland Yard
Snow
Washington Street
Boston, Mass
H. T
Cleveland, Ohio
Pensions
Pension Bureau
Table & Whitman CO
Warder Bid
Washington, D.C
Bey
Martin Fire Arms Co
New Haven
Con
Aurora, Ill
Velox
Rotox
Fiat
National Photographic Chemical Company
Lith
Penn Ave
Washington, D. C
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