Swiss mountain railway project linked to Italian lake route
The Blackfoot News survey notes a Swiss plan to connect Bagardine s with an Italian lake via a Bernia range road. It also reports a Chicago theft involving a $100 microscope and a Cuban feverless Havana in April. Mrs. F M Smith of Oakland plans to adopt 100 girls across ten houses on a 35 acre Arbor Villa tract. An adjustable wall nail design uses an eightpenny nail and curved wire to keep bonds intact despite sagging walls.
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Bagardines
Bernia Range
F. M. Smith
Oakland
Cal
Borax King
John Pondir Dies in Poverty After Wall Street Fame
John Pondir once a Wall Street power and ghost of the street, died in poverty. He promoted the Sutro tunnel scheme and invested in Pacific Mail and Panama railroad stock. At Sutro's death he faced a $1,000,000 suit against him and was known in Gould and Fisk era circles at theaters and Delmonico's.
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John Pondir
Wall Street
Pondir
Sutro
Pacific Mail
Panama Railroad
Adolph Sutro
Gould and Fisk
Delmonico’s
Monarch eyes imperial titles amid colonial reform talk
The piece notes King Edward’s views on colonial titles such as Duke of Quebec and Marquis of Toronto as part of empire unification. It also reports Harvard alumnus Clarence Bush’s rise from poverty to a $5,000 salary at a New York creamery, the Celtic steamer’s record size for emigrants, and Bishop Ingram’s reformist work in East London with a new dean appointment.
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Edward
Quebec
Earl of
Montreal
Marquis of
Toronto
Toronto Globe
Clarence Bush
Harvard University
Cambridge
New York
Celtic
Belfast
Ireland
Oceanic
London
Whitechapel
Bishop Ingram
Mystery ship reappears in Mersey after seven months at sea
A four masted vessel last heard from San Francisco seven months ago docked at Liverpool's Mersey today. After leaving the Golden Gate she vanished, with no word from crew or ship for over half a year. The ocean seems less crowded in compared silence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool
San Francisco
Mersey
Golden Gate
McGovern
Bernstein
Broad
Oscar Gardner
Erne
Herrerra
Harris
Frank
Ernc
McFadden
A Preacher’s Labor of Love in East London Parish
The Rev. Edward Schnadhorst of Roman Road Congregational Church in North Bow London marks forty three years as pastor without pay. He and his wife run social and religious work, including a savings bank, and he notes his long service has endured without salary due to faith and thrift among parishioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Schnadhorst
Roman Road Congregational Church
North Bow
London
Schnadhorst
Roman Road Church
Schnadhors
John Davies
Albany Chapel
Tolmer's Square Congregational Church
Hempstead Road
Congregational
End of
Ford Road
Frank Schnadhorst
National Liberal Federation
Liberal Party
England
America
First French Girls Club Opens in Paris
In Paris a pioneering girls club under Mme Marguerite Durand begins, challenging social norms and provoking ridicule from some. Landlords balk at tenanting a women led student association, but the club secures rooms in a building tied to a scientific society near Rue Canton close to the School of Medicine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Paris
Mme
Marguerite Durand
la Fronde
Association Des Etudiantes
Canton
School of Medicine
Chicago Journal
Centennial Plans For Cassel's 1913 Celebration
Residents of Cassel Germany start early preparations for a grand centennial anniversary in 1913 marking the city's founding. Officials and civic groups coordinate events and ceremonies to honor the historic milestone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cassel
Germany
Population estimate of Honduras without savage Indians
The population of Honduras not including savage Indians is now estimated at 587,500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honduras
Ten Seated Bicycle For Racing Debuts In U S
A new ten seated bicycle designed for pacing and racing debuts in the United States. Built of high grade steel for safety, it aims for the highest speeds and carries a price tag of one thousand dollars.
Pan American Exhibition Showcases High Speed Bicycle
A test race paired the American bicycle with the Empire State Express as a long line of riders held pace. International trials feature foreign machines against the American model in Buffalo at the Pan American Exposition arena track. The machine reportedly runs near a mile per minute under favorable conditions and a refined version is under construction to surpass European rivals.
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Empire State Express
Express
Buffalo
Great Stadium
New York Herald
Volodyovski Out of Condition for Derby Clash
London cable notes Volodyovski loss in biennial stakes due to poor training condition. Trainer John Huggins remains hopeful he will reach Derby form with time. Olympian, owned by James R. Keene, emerges as a rival with rising form. Rivalries between Keene and Whitney color American turf interests as preparations proceed.
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W. C. Whitney
Volodyovski
Sanguiae
London
John Huggins
Huggins
Mr. Whitney
Olympian
James R. Keene
Messrs. Keene
Whitney
America
Joseph R. Rigby
Mme. Menier
Terry
Frank
McFadden
Herrerra
Foxy Harris
Oscar Gardner
EXPERTS TO GO ABROAD FOR PAN AMERICAN SHOOTING
The United States picks its leading trap shooters to compete in five continental contests from July 15 to August in London Glasgow Edinburgh Dublin Paris. The team and substitutes will train at Interstate Park Long Island and sail on the Lucania to London with a $2 500 purse per side.
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America
United States
Middlesex Gun Club
Interstate Park
Long Island
N. Y
Lucania
London
Glasgow
Edinburgh
Dublin
Paris
Sullivan Chosen to Direct Pan American Exposition Athletics
James E Sullivan of New York is selected as manager of athletic sports for the Pan American Exposition. He brings twenty five years in athletics and holds roles with the Amateur Athletic Union and Metropolitan Association, praised by peers for firm judgment and expert oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Outdoor Recreation League
New York City
Cliff Haven Golf Club
Lake Champlain Summer School
New Jersey Athletic Club
Knickerbocker Athletic Club
Sullivan
Buffalo
James ©. Sullivan
New York
Bill” Curtis
Albert G. Spalding
Amateur Athletic Union of the
United States
Metropolitan Association
Whitney Stables Expands Breeding Push at La Belle Farm
William C. Whitney rapidly expands La Belle farm near Lexington Kentucky adding mares and importing sire stock. Sixty eight horses at a cost near six hundred thousand dollars include four mares totaling 83 500 and three high price studs Hamburg Meddler and Lissak housed in a stud barn built for elite Thoroughbreds.
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William C. Whitney
la Belle Farm
Lexington
Whitney
Kentucky
Mr. Whitney
la Belle
Hamburg
Imp. Meddler
Lissak
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