College and School News Highlights
The Art Institute of Chicago hosts about 2 000 pupils with over 700 000 annual visitors. A New York public shower bath serves 200 boys daily. Central Pennsylvania College in New Berlin Pa will conclude its service at the June commencement as it is absorbed by Eastern Pennsylvania College of the Evangelical Association.
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Art Institute of Chicago
New York City
Aaron E. Gobble
Central Pennsylvania College
New Berlin
Eastern Pennsylvania College of the Evangelical Association
Bald Man of Wilkes Barre Draws Curious Medical Interest
William or Baldy Behee of Wilkes Barres unique bald state drew attention from doctors in New York and a French specialist who offered examinations in Paris. Behee wore a wig abroad, spooked a barber’s apprentice, and recalled fears of museum display while a local incident highlighted his scarce hair and dramatic reactions from others.
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William Or
Baldy
Behee
Wilkesbarre
Bebee
New York
Flo
Paris
France
Medical School
Berlin
Vienna
Nfe
Bebec
Michael Gough
Alexander Schwartz
London
Bebece
Schwartz
Young Gouzd
Gough
Wikesbarre
Philadelphia
Tess Wey
Churchmen and clergy moves span continents
Rev J T Rosesell of La Porte Indiana inherits real estate valued at five million dollars. Dr Charles J Little of Garrett Biblical Institute Evanston Illinois plans a leave of absence for health reasons. Rev Dr F W Gunanulus of Chicago will preach at Dr Parker's City Temple London this summer. Rev W B Griffith Thomas leads a Bible student tour for seven weeks to Egypt Palestine Asia Minor and Greece.
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J. T. Rosesell
la Porte
Ind
Charles J. Little
Garrett Biblical Institute
Evanston
Iil
F. W. Gunanulus
Chicago
Parker
City Temple
London
W. B. Griffith Thomas
Egypt
Palestine
Asis Minor
Greece
Open Door Policy Gains Backing From Russia and France
The Russo French pact pledges to protect China, prompting fear of a redrawn map. The open door policy wins apparent support from Russia and France, while observers warn the alliance serves Britain and Japan by ensuring no power gains special advantage.
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Russia
France
China
Baltimore
Philadelphia Record
People who hate you have bad taste say Atebison Globe
A terse remark from the Atebison Globe credits the idea that those who hate you reveal poor taste, reflecting a sharp editorial voice in a brief opinion line.
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Atebison Globe
Reputation Built on What Is Not Known About Him
A commentary notes that a man’s standing often hinges on silent gaps and unseen facts. It argues reputations form from what observers do not uncover, shaping judgments beyond disclosed actions.
Girl Champion Glass Blower
Miss Anna J. Agnew of Norwood Pennsylvania is named champion glass blower in the cast. At eighteen she works at Glenolden making antitoxin bulbs screw and goose necks blowing up to 1 000 of each per day. She also does fancy glass brow ing and says the work improves her health gaining weight from 110 to 130 pounds.
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Anna J. Agnew
Norwood
Glenolden
Miss Agnew
Misa Agnew
Philadelphia Record
General Buller and Baden Powell Noted for Cooking Skill
The passage praises General Buller as an excellent cook capable of preparing fine meals even from scarce rations. It recalls older officers joking that he could make an appetizing dinner from old saddles. It also notes Major General Baden Powell as another distinguished soldier with notable gastronomic talent.
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Buller
General Puller
Reuters Buller
Baden- Powell
Town Topics and City News Snippets From The Press
A collage of quirky editorials notes Washington roads with Potomac water, Memphis officials face indictments, Chicago debates smoking rooms for ladies, and St. Louis experiments with originality in politics.
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Washington
Memphis
St. Louis
Chicago
New York
Herald
Trustees May Use County Funds for Unincorporated Town Streets
Attorney General Donovan holds road trustees may spend county money on repairing streets and alleys that are public highways in unincorporated towns within their districts. The opinion notes authority stems from Senate Bill No. 71 and applies to all public roads in such towns, contingent on the roads being public highways and not part of incorporated areas.
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Donovan
Fred H. Hathhorn
Yellowstone County
Legislative Assembly
Wisconsin Champion Bowler Defeated by Butte Duo
In Butte two local bowlers upset the Wisconsin champion as Big Timber reports strong scores the same evening. Matches at the city alley show competitive results with multiple teams ready to challenge outside squads.
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Wisconsin
Butte
Big Timber
Beach & Bowers Minstrels Readied for Aug 11 Run
Beach and Bowers minstrels under canvas return on Monday August 11 bringing the oldest continuous company on the road. The season promises original, funny entertainment with top opera quality singing and unmatched specialties. A young, active cast aims to thrill audiences and lead in minstrelsy.
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Beach & Bowers
Beach
Bowers
Last of Outlaw Tracy Surrounded by Posse in Wheatfield
Tracy the outlaw was cornered by a posse in a wheatfield Tuesday. To avoid capture he shot himself in the head and died. He had earlier been shot twice in the leg, one bone broken and the other severing the tibial artery. The corpse was found in the wheat at dawn after he crawled away. He fired eight rounds at pursuers with no effect.
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Tracy
Kid Royells Captured and Jail Escape Report
A message says Kid Royells was arrested at Glasgow by Sheriff Griffith on horse stealing charges in Meagher county. He is linked to Charley Brown and suspected of rustling across Meagher Fergus counties. Later Royells escaped from Glasgow jail and remains at large.
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Kid” Royells
Glasgow
Griffith
Meagher
Royells
Charley Brown
Fergus
Rogells
Famous North Western Line Connects Minneapolis St Paul and Chicago
The North Western Line runs 245 miles with double track among Minneapolis St Paul and Chicago. Block signal protection promises safety and high speed trains operate daily. For schedules and rates contact T Teasdale in St Paul or B A Gray in Helena Montana.
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Minneapolis
St. Paul
Chicago
North-Western
T.w.teasdale
G.P.A
St Mark's Church Service Notes
Sunday church program for St Mark's lists Sunday School at morning, morning prayer and Holy Communion at 11, and evening prayer with sermon at 8. Indicates distinct services for Aug 10 on the eleventh Sunday after Trinity.
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St. Mark’s
Ca. m
Notice to School Trustees for Aug 11 Tax Request
All school districts requiring a special tax for school purposes this year and not yet requested should file the request no later than next Monday Aug 11. Failure to do so will leave them to rely on the general levy and apportionment.
City to host permanent exhibit of foreign and native products
The City of Mexico plans a permanent exhibition of foreign and native products. A proposed canal from Taunton river to Boston harbor is projected to cost 858,000,000. The report notes 6 159 establishments in the United States with 46 647 acres for growing gourds and ornamental plants.
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Mexico
Taunton River
Boston Harbor
United States
Japanese Waltzing Mice In Fancy Breeding Circles
An article describes Japanese waltzing mice as highly altered from wild relatives through cultivation. Fanciers report these mice perform waltzing movements and spinning early, though they note no new traits beyond enhanced markings and behavior.
The Ghost of Leap Year In French Folklore
In France a peasant belief centers on a demon named the Ghost of Leap Year that appears every leap year. The creature takes pleasure in displeasing all, its form indistinct though its waking presence is marked by a dreaded omen across the countryside.
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France
Seine
Liu Chatre
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