Worldly musings and political notices from The Leader
A broad sample of late 19th or early 20th century commentary covers Russia Japan and Korea noting forecasts of Kuropatkin, aviation ideas by John Holland, and St Louis World's Fair plans. It quotes New York World on the fair, highlights labor and Kansas City groups at the fair, and reflects on Senator Vest’s integrity and impact.
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International Typographical Union
St. Louis
Kansas City
Missouri
Manufacturers’ Association
Commercial Club
Swope Park
Department of Social Economy
Cxarlwits
Novik
Tsing Chou
Che Foo
Witthoeft
Rusetas Port Arthur
Fao Harbor
Japan
Alexis Nikuleuvitch
Regiment of the Guards
Eugene N. V. Wissell
Grand Hotel
San Francisco
Thomas E. Watson
Kanaas City
Money
Thomas 3. Leland
Victor
Col.) Methodist-Episcopal Church
France
Belgium
Austria
Italy
Hungary
Portland
Ore
Florence Maybrick
Rouen
America
Wes Bor
Prince Henry of
Prussia
Germany
United States
New York
Dr. Seward
George Graham West
Bellefontaine
Seymour D. Thompson
Court of Appeals
East Orange
N. J
Berlin
Prince Henry
Samuel Gary
Elmira Reformatory
C. M. Reece
Justice Blanchard
Gilbert M. Montegue
Hannah Biles
John R. Platt
P. §. Bennett
W. J. Bryan
Connecticut Supreme Court of Errors
Bryan
Bennett
London Daily Chronicle
Liks Chear
International and Domestic Notes From the Times
Rumors on Russo Japanese naval actions in Chinese ports and the Port Arthur theater unfold. News covers royal births and heir christening, a U S officer’s death by gas, labor strikes, political speeches, and world fair exhibits plans with multiple dignitaries and tours.
Value of Human Life in Railroads Sparks Reform Talk
A 1904 New York World excerpt highlights Interstate Commerce Commission data showing 9,840 American railroad deaths in 1963 and compares British and American fatality rates. It urges airbrakes and safety systems, cites North Carolina prevention success, and contrasts with NY lessons amid historic public notices.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
America
Great Britain
Ireland
Denver News
Saluda Mountain
North Carolina
New York
East River
New York World
Mississippi Growth Promises Industrial Prosperity
A Mississippi edition urges immigration and investment, highlighting lumber, land, mineral springs, and railroads as catalysts. It promotes Jackson’s advancement, county clubs, and state pride, with notes on cotton manufacture growth and public works like water and electric projects.
Settlement conference looms in Chicago strike talks
Aug 15 Chicago reports uncertain talks over a possible settlement in the stockyard strike. Labor leaders claim a conference with packers may occur Monday morning, while packers like L F Swift remain noncommittal. A boycott by wagon drivers is planned against retailers who buy meat from packers during the walkout, and nonunion men face attacks in yards. James Bristol, a foundry worker, was badly beaten by strike supporters who mistook him for a striker.
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Chicago
J. Ogden Armour
Boston
Packer
L. F. Swift
Mr. Swift
Armour
James Bristol
Bristol
Notifying Vice Presidential Candidate H G Davis
Elkins West Virginia on August 15 reports readiness for the formal notification of Vice Presidential candidate H G Davis. He will depart after noon in his private car Graceland with family and friends for White Sulphur Springs, accompanied by Col Tom Davis of Keyser, son in law and daughter Arthur Lee and Mrs McGraw, sister from Grafton, Miss Sheridan of Mount Savage, Gladys Kerens, and Secretary Charles S Robb. Davis Memorial church attendance noted with afternoon calls at Gladystone abbey, home of R G Kerens.
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Arthur Lee
John T. McGraw
Grafton
Sheridan
Mount Savage
R. ©. Kerenr
Gladys Keren
Charles 8. Robb
Davis
Davis Memorial Church
Gladystone Abbey
R. G Kerens
Maybrick Sails From Antwerp on Vaderland Steamer
Florence Maybrick has left Antwerp aboard the Vaderland under the name Misa Rose Ingram. She travels with attorney Mr. Hayden who arranged the departure. She reached Paris Friday night and met Percy Barnard of New York. Upon arrival in New York she will stay with Mrs. Denzmore. her mother Barones de Roques plans to follow.
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New York
Maybrick
Denzmore
Murderer of East St. Louis Officer To Be Brought Back
East St Louis chief Purdy and another officer reached Lincoln to escort James Golden, accused of killing Officer James Reedy. Golden, who attempted suicide, identified by Purdy as the wanted man.
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East St. Fonia
Trin
Lincoln, Neb
Pope Purdy
East St Louis
Lincoln
James Golden
Mar
James Reedy
East St. Louisa
Golden
Reedy
Purdy
Japanese Naval Triumphs and Pacific War Dispatches
Reports from Port Arthur to Tsushima recount Japanese sea victories under Admiral Togo and Vice Admiral Kamimura, with ships sunk or damaged and Viceroy Kamimura claiming light damages to his forces. News also covers sieges, public celebration in Tokyo, and various domestic notices from Houston to Paducah, including bankruptcy and personal legal actions.
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Pokio
Kamimura
Vladivostok
Tsuleland
Strait of Korea
Rurik
Rosela
Togo
Tokio
Togoroe
Cure Story From Doan’s Kidney Pills Ad
An elderly patient claims Doan’s Kidney Pills relieved bone and kidney pains after failing with other medicines. Within a week condition improved and seven weeks later the patient was well, noting restored appetite and health. Advertisement from Foster Milburn Co indicates price 50 cents and distribution by dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foster- Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. J
Just One Day Free From the Slugger Brought Out a Peet
An Iowa woman recounts 27 years of nervous spells and digestive trouble tied to coffee. She switched to hot water then Postum after following package directions, finding relief and quitting coffee for good.
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Iowa
Ely Dia
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Kuropatkin
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Jay Gould
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China
Denver & Rio Grande
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Pork Butchers’ Union
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Harper's Weekly
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