Roosevelt Hunting Expedition Plan to Africa in 1909
Gossip outlines President Roosevelt's African trip schedule and aims. The route runs from Alexandria through the Suez Canal to British East Africa, with Lake Victoria Nyanza as a staging point. The president will hunt interior game after Uganda's plateau reaches, and will travel with Kermit Roosevelt and two National Museum naturalists.
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Bly
Suez Canal
Ad Sea
Mombassa
Pital
British East Africa
Atassa
London
Lake Victoria
Nyanza
Lent
Raidl
Uganda
White Nile
Khartoum
iCairo
Kermit
National Museum
Africa
Nile
Hartzell
Society Etiquette Rules Shape Washington Social Life
Washington society is described as rigid, with strict visiting rules among spouses of officials. Wives of senators and representatives follow a formal sequence based on years in office, while diplomats enjoy some exemption. The piece notes the density of calls and the careful sorting of social cards as power and status weave through the capital.
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Joey
Washington
Iran
Premme Court
House
Senate
December conference aims to shape national resource policy
A flood of delegates from across the country will gather December 1 to 14 for the National Conservation Congress and allied meetings. President Roosevelt and President-elect will speak as Southern Commercial and River and Harbor congresses discuss deep waterway plans from lakes to the gulf and other river projects.
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Congress
Dember
Washington
Enity
Tomber
Roosevelt
Itional Conservation Commission
Roosead
Southern Commercial Congress
River and Harbor Congress
Ransdell
Louisiauga
Country Life Commission
Conservation Congress
Experts propose reforms to save coal miners lives
English, American, and German experts advised President Roosevelt and Secretary Garfield on mine safety. Their bulletin urges safer explosive handling, better water use, and stronger gas and dust controls. They emphasize electricity for mining and shot firing, plus regional schools for fire bosses, foremen, superintendents, and inspectors to improve safety and efficiency.
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United States
Rooscough
Garfield
Defends the Corset Promotes Ancient Roots and Health
Dr. L E Landone argues corsets evolved from torture devices to support weakened torso muscles and enhance wellbeing. He cites Queen Elizabeth era steel corsets, urges curves guided motion, daily spiral exercises, and musical activity to improve circulation, mood, and fatigue.
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Landone
Los Angeles
Cal
L. E. Landone
Luther
Burbank
Hundred Year Club
Woman's Organization
Elizabeth
Twins Rivalry Highlights Princeton Trusts Election
Chicagoan Thomas Davies Jones won a life trusteeship at Princeton University as twin brother David B. Jones retired from alumni trustee after long service. The brothers, class of 1876, were top rivals in college, sharing first honors and delivering the Latin salutatory and valedictory respectively.
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Princeton
N. J
Thomas Davies Jones
Chicago
Princeton University
David B. Jones
David
Thomas
Blood Pressure Measuring Instrument Debuts
Baltimore researchers Dr. B. R. Hooker of Johns Hopkins and J. A. Eyster of the University of Virginia unveil a medical device to measure blood pressure. A small glass box with a rubber bag sits on the wrist over a vein, linked to a water manometer and rubber bulb to apply pressure and read vein collapse.
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Baltimore
B. R. Hooker
Johns Hopkins University
J. A. Eyster
University of Virginia
Bible Thief Steals Three Bibles From Delaware Church
In Wilmington, Rev. J Newton Kugler reported the loss of a memorial Bible from Lower Brandywine Presbyterian near Centerville. Police found two chapels’ Bibles missing, with no clue to the thief or motive as investigators search for the culprits.
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Wilmington
Del
Brandywine Presbyterian Church
Centerville
J. Newton Kugler
Sharp Folk Carving Set Jokes Knife Each Other
In a wry quip from a drudge line the Joneses are teased for their taste in a carving set, with a jab about how they “knife each other” in social rounds. The remark captures a sly, gossip flavored tone about neighbors and propriety.
EighteenYearOld Stenographer Closes Million-Dollar Mine Deal
Denver based Lulu A Thomas, an 18-year-old stenographer, deftly handles a Sangre de Cristo mine deal for eastern capitalists while her employer is away. In minutes she negotiates, signs, and closes a nearly quarter-million dollar agreement, earning congratulations, a hefty check, and full-pay vacation.
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Denver
Wyoming
Plains
Lulu &. Thomas
Miss Thomas
Cristo
Sangre de Cristo
Colorado
Thomas
Temple Court Building
Fifteenth
California
Fornorthy and Interne Hospital State Und versity of Iowa
Fragmented OCR listing addresses and departments includes hospital and university contact numbers and locations in Atlantic area, with misspelled names and scattered terms. No clear event or action.
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Fornorty
Interne Hospital
State Undversity of
Iowa
Atlantic
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Victor Watteyne
Arthur Dasium
Carl Meissner
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International Bureau of American Republics
Siam
Japan
Korea
Siberia
India
South
Central America
TWINS
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Walden Fawcett
Joseph Stewart
Stewart Jo
Kansas
Chas, A. Grubb
Attorney AT Law
4Th
Chestnut Streets
G. R, Miller
Gillespie Building
Moscon
Atlanta
C. G. Clark
OR. R
Opera House
Atlante
T. B, Swan
C. L. Campbell
Gillespie Hulking
Musson
Res
Musgon
Ben C. WO
Wood & Savery
Bts
Hlepione, Musson
Teonic
Eray Laboratory
Charles D. Finley
Josephine Cook-Finley
Chestnut St
Lowa
Nels Brown
Butler
M. H. Butler
Photle
J. Litterst
Walnut Street
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