Engineers Chosen for China Reclamation Mission and Canal Opening
Washington dispatch describes selection of Col William Sibert and engineers Arthur P Davis and Daniel W Mead for a five month China reclamation plan. It notes Sibert’s Panama canal work and outlines committee setup for the Panama canal opening, with Goethals Metcalfe Gorgas Hodges Rousseau as members and Sibert to lead China project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sy George
Clinton
Washington
Fecent
Weahington
F Tives
Coximission
China
Bibert
Gatun
Gatun Lake
Panama Canal
Red Cross
Congress
Sibert
Arthur P Davin
Reclamation Service
United States
Daniel W Mead
University of Wisconsin
Con
Frank H. Briggs
Senator Frye
Maine
Briggs
Arthur Pue Gorman
Maryland
Mether
Cee
Canal
Wilson
George W. Goethals
United States Army
Richard L. Metcalfe
William C. Gorgas
H. F. Hodges
William L. Sibert
H. H. Rousseau
United States Navy
Isthmian Canal Commission
Panama
Mexico
Arthur P Davis
Ilinois
Decatur
Arizona
New Mexico
California
Herved
Illinoig
Tmne
Rockford
Ohio
Mead
Congressional Club of Women
Champ Clark
House of Representatives
John B. Henderson
Missouri
New Hampshire Avenue
U Street
Sixteenth Street
Wington
Secretary of War
Goethals
Hodges
Rousseau
Gorgas
Libert
Century-Old Bishop of Calcutta Consecrated in London
A century ago Dr Thomas Fanshawe Middleton became the first bishop of Calcutta after consecration in London. He sailed to India and founded the Bishops' College in 1820 and a canalstory court, then died of fever in 1822. Christian influence in India remains small at about one percent of the population but historically significant.
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Thomas Fanshawe Middleton
Calcutta
London
India
Bishops’ College
Great Eastern Empire
Shuffle Scene Reveals Jest in Courtroom Exchange
A magistrate confronts a prisoner's claim of trumped up charges while an officer admits using a club as the suspect neared escape. The exchange hints at a tense street encounter and a counter accusation of joking behavior in court.
Sweet Thing Miss Pertly and Supheridge in Promise
In a light exchange Miss Pertly expresses a wish to see the man she is promised to love, honor and obey while Miss Supheridge pretends to agree, both sharing a playful, domestic tone from the Brooklyn Lite item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Supheridge
Miss Pertly
Brooklyn Lite
Woman fears mouse for lack of danger
A witty remark notes that a woman fears a mouse because she understands it cannot hurt her, highlighting a humorous view of courage and perception in everyday life.
Succeeds in Canada: Lew Palmer builds vast farm wealth
Staveley resident Lew Palmer, who arrived from Duluth Minnesota ten years ago with four cows and three horses, now owns 490 acres, $3,000 in implements, 84 Percheron horses, and a thriving operation. His 30,000 dollar farm value includes hogs, wheat, oats, potatoes, and 18 tons of onions, all earned in a decade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lew Palmer
Staveley
Palmer
Duluth
Minn
Exchange
Watchful Waiting Snigs Fishing Dialogue
A short exchange between an old man and a boy about fishing. The man asks what the boy is fishing for and the boy replies snigs, admitting he has never caught any yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Man
Sonny
Snigs
Fragmented OCR: Children Cry for Father’s Gastostla?
Se eee Ma children, and see that tt mn ke Signature of ce. In Use Fer Over 30 Children Cry fr Fieteher's Gastosla.
Dove on gun signals end of voyage for Montana crew
A dove lands on a ten inch gun aboard the Montana as it sails north through fog with over 100 sailors returning home after their terms end. A yellow swallow, blown from near Cuba, rests on another cruiser toward Vera Cruz, observed in the New York correspondence for the Philadelphia Times.
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Montana
Virginia
Cuba
Vera Crus
New York
Philadelphia Times
Popular Author Admits One Plot Hidden in Romeo and Juliet
A well known writer claims he has never had more than one plot and that his sole source is Romeo and Juliet. He says changing scenery and dialect suffices to adapt the tale for new works.
A Pre Established Harmony in a Morning Garden
A diary note records Mr Brown starting his garden and sowing seeds this morning before mentioning turning the chickens loose. The casual scene captures rural daily chores and a gardener's routine.
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Brown
Of Course She Why does a hen carkle when she lays an egg
A playful exchange asks why a hen cackles during egg laying and responds that the egg cannot, a light joke about hen behavior.
Tomor Row Outpaces All Who Chase Today’s Glory
A playful boast from a vintage sports or human-interest note highlighting how no one has ever kept pace with tomorrow or imagined progress. The line suggests a forward-looking mindset and curiosity about what comes next.
A Big Man Casts A Quiet Shadow
A brash executive type feels important, but his confidence wobbles when he vows to quit smoking. His belief that tobacco stocks should fall on his abstinence humorously clashes with reality. The exchange hints at power, pride, and public perception.
New Shoe Comfort Powder Promotes Quick Relief
In LeRoy New York an advertisement touts antiseptic powder to place into footwear for immediate comfort. Claiming faster relief, the copy promotes a free package offer for a limited time, emphasizing easy use and a trial incentive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alies
LeRoy
N.Y
Kernel of Doctrine and Practice in Marcus Aurelius
A succinct note distilled from Marcus Aurelius urges seekers to seek the essence of any doctrine or practice. It emphasizes clarity over ornament, urging readers to identify core meaning beneath surface interpretations. The guidance applies to moral, philosophical, and practical inquiries alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcus Aurelius
The Ratio Doctor's Quip About Cents Worth of This
A terse exchange quotes a doctor advising getting ten cents worth of an item and noting that ten cents of that would cost about half a dollar at the drug store. The quip implies escalating value and cautions about pricing in medical contexts.
Heartbeat Rates and Patience in Conversation
A witty exchange notes that the heart of a man sitting down beats 71 times per minute. Patrice counters that beat rate depends on who he sits beside, implying context shapes perception and emotion.
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Patrice
Bound to Be Heard on Scandinavian Umpire Quip
A sidebar dialogue questions who accompanies to ball games, calling him a Scandinavian. The remark adds that when mocking the umpire the speaker uses the line Nobody under stands him, so nobody can take offense, reflecting playful banter about officials.
Wheel Talk Sparks First Reunion Between Walter and Tommie
Wayside Walter and Tired Tommie meet for the first time in months. Walter says he has been across the country, while Tommie asks if he traveled incognito. Walter responds with a cryptic remark about being able.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter
Tommie
Youngstown
Asking Speed Limits in the Old World
Inquisitive Ignatz asks how fast a horse can run, hearing a father cite a mile in two minutes and four seconds as good speed. He muses that figures like Paul Revere Tam o Shanter and John Gilpin would have enjoyed motorcycles, a comic glance at speed and progress.
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Ignatz
Father
Paul Revere
Tam O Shanter
John Gilpin
Dog Mothers Kittens Stealing Incident Reported in Georgetown
William Bailey of Georgetown reports his rat terrier Mike seized two neighbor kittens by the neck and carried them to his home where he played with them and cared for them until the kittens were returned to their mother. Mike refused to eat afterward. Georgetown Del Dispatch to Philadelphia Inquirer.
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Mike
William Bailey
Georgetown
del) Dispatch
Philadelphia Inquirer
Aids Urged To Prevent Spread Of Pulmonary TB
Public health guidance urges strict precautions for those near active pulmonary tuberculosis. Sputum should be disposed in five percent Lysol or carbolic acid cups, or milk or lime paper cups burned after use. soiled fabrics must be boiled after soaking in disinfectant. Patients need exclusive dish sets, kept separate and boiled after meals. Tuberculosis is preventable only with stringent sanitary measures.
Benefit of the Best Light
A reflective aphorism bundles a quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson on giving things fair light and the ironies of wealth. It contrasts generosity with harsh reality and notes some men spend money without needing it.
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Ralph W Emerson
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