Epidemic of Grippe Sweeps Major Cities
An early account describes a nationwide grippe epidemic with bronchitis and pneumonia as common complications. Cities including Pittsburgh Philadelphia Baltimore Boston Chicago Cincinnati Denver New York and others report widespread sickness and rising deaths. Health officials urge fresh air and activity as cases rise and doctors struggle to meet demand.
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Pittsbate
Beea Aly
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Grippe
Boston
Cleveland
Denver
Waiwankee
New York
Gomim Isdlotee Evans
Chicago
Hoston
Atlantic Seaboard
Cincinnati
Europe
Kong Kong
Ching
Burns and Burns in Dublin on St Patrick's Day clash
A bout between Tommy Burns and Poche is set for Dublin on St Patrick's Day. Also notes include a 11–0 Spokane victory by Washington State over St Louis, and project updates on the Coney Islands Jockey Club.
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Tommy Burns
Poche
Dublin
St. Patrick's Day
Washington State
St. Louis University
Spokane
Wash
Coney Inlands Jockey Club
Smiths
Americana
Nationals
Filmer Collins
Lynn
Patis
Opie Ra
Tomay Rysi Salle
Ate
Railes Jon
Anes Es Jow
Sores Store Care
Bageballoos
Aihats
Awetralta
Ratteg
Rte
Saxie
Ratteg Os
Ween
Bras
Ais
History Timeline of Notable Events From 1600s to 1903
A compact chronology lists battles, political acts, and notable deaths. It notes the War of the Hoses, East India Company bar, James Francis Edward Stuart, Washington at Princeton, Benedict Arnold, Bank of North Americas, Jefferson, British burning of Black Rock, Gadsden purchase, Lecompton vote, Monitor sinking, Brigham Young surrender, Vanderbilt, Imperial Order of the Crown, Archbishop Ryan, Rome fire loss, Horatio Allen, women’s diplomas, polygamy amnesty, Amelia Bloomer, Dreyfus degradation, and the Iroquois theater fire with 587 fatalities.
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Actoribas
Waker
Hritigh East India Company
James Francis Edward Stuart
England
Rome
Montgomery
Washington
Prinketon
Benedict Arnold
Gadsden Purchase
Canada
Lecompton
Kansas
E. G. Spaulding
New York
Ericsson
Monitor
Cape Hatteras
Brigham Young
Cornelius Vanderbil Éricasi
Victoria
Yndin
Indiés
Ryan
Philadelphia
Italy
Horatio Alien
America
New Jersey
Amelia Jenks Bloomer
Poets Speak On View Of Their Craft And Error
Fragmented verses question poets' knowledge and accuracy. The text hints at readers debating creative tone and truth with references to Mawang and Viena, noting a daily event or recital.
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Yilth Mawang
Ex-Professor Bilprecht Faces Exegesis Probe in Philadelphia
The American Biblical Literature and Exegesis society urged Prof. Hermans Y. Bilprecht of the University of Pennsylvania to issue a public reply to charges of illicitly acquiring ancient tablets. The tablets allegedly came from Nippar and were claimed to have been bought by Bilprecht in several cities, with many previously in dealer hands.
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American Society of Biblical Literature and Exegesis
Philadelphia
Hermans Y. Bilprecht
University of Pennsylvanis
Nippak
University of Penngylvadia
Ratihgreen
Blin
Nippur
Dealera
Hilprecht
Goodrich Admits Naval Defects in Chicago Interview
Rear Admiral Goodrich, commander of the New York fleet, acknowledged defects during a Chicago interview. He discussed issues affecting American naval readiness and outlined steps to address the problems.
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Goodrich
New York
Ener
Edmirak
Congress in Session Deliberates as Nation Faces Finance Debate
The Senate met briefly to honor Senator Mallory of Florida as discussions on federal finance and probate the President's annual message dominated House and Senate activity. Oaths were taken, bills introduced, and debates over civil service reform and banking taxes continued.
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Senate
Mallory
Florida
The
House
Roosevelt
HL Ba Slemp
Virginia
Aldrich
Committee On Finance
Georgia
Sheppard
Texas
Willett
New York
Hardick
Taft
Morris
Nebraska
Gaines
Tennessee
Hermitage
Andrew Jackson
Nashville
Tenn
Brownson
Hale
Tillman
United States
Littlefield
Mainé
Burleson
Senator Foraker
Payne
Roosevelt Aims for Navy and Army Reforms in 1909 Output
Congress hears proposals on army pay raises to boost enlistment and a naval style pay scale. Taft backs coast defense spending and a memorial statue for Stanton. Roosevelts administration previews bills increasing officer numbers and creating a general service corps while funding fortifications in Manila and Subic Bay.
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Taft
Pis
Congress
Regular Army
Tirtiot
nouRtia
HLM
Até -Bagélo
Philippines
Bert McKinley
Manga
Camp Overton
Mindanao
Camp Keithley
Lake Kanao
Moro Country
Manila
Subig Bay
Fortifi
Cation
National Coast Defense Board
Board
Nmde
Cardngty
Éssighs Borsters RG
Duritz
Ons Tuar Benited
Retail activity shows mixed signals in holiday season
The latest Dun's Review notes cautious consumer demand and inventory readiness amid light pressure on prices. It cites satisfactory buying in major lines, pending wage and credit loosening, with 28 Chicago district business failures this week, down from last week and 1907 figures, while high-asset failures remain low.
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Lesmners
Bome Manufacturera
West
Chicago
Dun
New York Business Tone Slightly Up Despite Weather
Trading shows some improvement post holiday with general trade and industry reporting steadier conditions though retail sales fall in several cities. Cotton holding influences retail in the South while weather pressures distribution in the Northwest and dry goods clothing demand remains subdued in the East. Week to week comparisons show mixed activity with modest gains over prior periods and year ago levels.
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Seyee
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