Weather, politics, and crops in a drought year across America
The column notes drought across the middle states and the North Atlantic coast after a rainy West, assessing May rainfall at 0.20 inches versus the 25 year average of 3.60 inches. It warns early crops like wheat corn and potatoes may suffer and dairy farms face severe losses if rains do not return. It also mentions Flag Day June 15 and other varied items from politics to immigration and international events.
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Middle States
North Atlantic Coast
Immigrants Fees Spark Consul Revenue Debate Across Ports
Severe consuls protest that new immigration laws cut revenue from migrant examinations at several ports, with some fees totaling 2,500 yearly. Critics say the fee system inflates consul incomes, and charge better pay or abolition to ensure proper service. Meanwhile Portland, Oregon plans a rose filled city for visitors, and other items note Booker T. Washington’s admirer’s gifts and various farm labor appeals in New England.
Army corruption case and officer promotions debated in era
The report details a mail tampering scheme tied to Machen with payments and commissions, the army’s promotion system, and the War College. It cites General Young’s view on merit via examinations, and discusses Philippine constabulary officer pay and the Treasury reform affecting officers in the Philippines. It notes Admiral Dewey and a proposed Dutch Harbor coal station, plus White House conservatory moves and a small Atlantic crossing by a nine-foot boat.
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Philippines
Philippine
Lypesest
Admiral Dewey
General Board
Secretary of the Navy
Dutch Harbor
Alaska
Bradford
United States
McKinley
Stahoaickie Teal
Titengton
Jane
Rutgers Trustees Seek State Aid in Supreme Court Suit
The Rutgers College Trustees at New Brunswick plan a friendly suit against New Jersey in the Supreme Court for 80000 claimed under an 1801 state scholarship act. The 1891 act's constitutionality was debated after a commission recommended 131000, but the Legislature settled at 80000 with conditions tied to legality.
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Jersey City
Su Teen
Jonathan Dixon
Grand Jury
Lewere
Florence Hays
Omas F. Hays
Glenwood Avenue
Bloomfield
West Orange
Hays
Little Florence
Wes
Rutgers College
New Branswick
Advertiser Under New Control Kinney to Lead Paper
The Newark Daily Advertiser passes under the control of William Kinney son of the former proprietor and grandson of the founder. He becomes resident of the Advertiser Publishing Company and general manager with a Republican policy but independent tone. Kinney, a lawyer, has assumed active charge after a week at his Elberon summer home.
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Newark Daily Advertiser
William Kinney
Advertiser Publishng Company
Advertiser
New Jersey
Kinney
William B. Kinney
United States
Sardinia
Florence
Italy
Thomas T. Kinney
William MB. Kinney
Elberon
South Pole Near Reach. Shackleton Returns to San Francisco
Lieutenant B H Shackleton of the Royal Navy arrives in San Francisco aboard the Ventura from Australia en route to England to report on the Antarctic exploration by the Royal Geographical Society. Captain R B Scott leads the Discovery party with Mr Wilson.
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B. H. Shackleton
R. N
San Francisco
Ventura
Australia
England
Royal Geographical Society
Discovery
South Pole
R. B. Scott
Shackleton
Mr. Wilson
Ten Thousand Jews Homeless in Kishineff Massacre
The German Jewish Relief Society reports 700 houses destroyed 600 shops looted and about 10 000 people or 2 000 families left homeless after last months Kishineff massacre. Forty five killed eighty four severely wounded 600 slightly injured. Widows decline aid fearing new attacks during the Russian anti Jewish unrest. The displaced include about 20 000 people mostly the poor. the rich Jews escaped attack, accused of buying immunity.
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Berlin
Kishineff
Indian Inspector ordered to Quapaw Agency to handle Modoc discontent
An Indian Inspector is sent to Quapaw Indian Agency in Indian Territory to investigate Modoc dissatisfaction over desires to return to the Klamath Reservation in Oregon. He will try to persuade the malcontents to depart until Congress allocates a solution.
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Quapaw Indian Agency
Indian Territory
Klamath Reservation
Oregon
Congress
Weather Report Highlights Drought and Cloudy Periods
The period showed extreme drought with eight measurable rain days and low humidity averaging 61 percent. Temperatures rose to 68 degrees at Professor Sonn’s observatory in Newark. May 2 recorded highs and a light frost, while cloud cover varied and dry weather persisted statewide due to high coastal pressure diverting storms via the St. Lawrence River.
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George C. Sonn
Newark
Atlantic
St. Lawrence Liver
True bill found in Alabama case of peonage involving Hubert N Franklin
The grand jury in Montgomery Alabama returns a true bill against Hubert N Franklin a White citizen of Goodwater charged with selling Joe Paterson an ignorant negro to J W Pave a Tallapoosa county landowner under peonage The negro borrowed 81 and paid nothing He was arrested convicted fined and sold for 25 to mates then sold for 40 to Mr Pace He has worked for Pace since Secret Service seeks further sensational developments with more arrests of prominent whites Many negroes remain under guards and are whipped nightly Franklin jailed in Montgomery
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United States Court
Montgomery
Ala
Hubert N. Franklin
Goodwater
Joe Paterson
J. W. Pave
Tallapoosa County
Franklin
Alh Mates
Mr. Pace
Secret Service
Alabama
Origins of the Months and Their Names Through History
The article traces how month names derive from ancient languages and figures. January from Janus, February from Februarius, March from Mars, July from Julius Caesar, August from Augustus, and September through December reflect numbers and Roman practice. It notes Jewish New Year alignment and historical name changes.
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Quintilus
Julius Cansar
Augustus
Military Salutes Through History and Meaning
The article traces the origins of military salutes from tournament days where riders raised hands to their brows to imply beauty beyond gaze. It explains the sword salute’s double meaning with the hilt near the lips signaling faith and fealty, and the lowered point signaling submission or friendship.
Unique Map of United States at St Louis Exposition
On the southern slope of the hill by the Philippine exhibit the Department of Agriculture drafts four maps covering five and one tenth acres. Mr. Brodie and assistant draw the coast line from Pensacola toward the west and should finish soon. Then they will mark dividing lines between states. The area has wooden drains underlayed to carry off surface water and products grown by each state will be shown on the map.
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Department of Agriculture
United States
Brodie
United Sea
Starti Oe
Morning cold-water facial remedy for tired eyes
The text advises soaking the face in a basin or eyes in water first thing after waking. Start with tepid water for two to three minutes, then gradually lower the temperature until the water is very cold. This practice, though difficult at first, becomes invigorating and strengthens the eyes.
Vast 1903 World News Roundup From Navy to Mexico Timber
A wide array of items covers naval orders for Grampus and Pike, Florian delivery, and desert land openings in California. Cuban and Philippine campaigns are touched, with Cebu fighting and insular losses noted. Also reported are an immense Chihuahua timber tract sale and Cape Town fruit exhibit plans for St Louis World Fair.
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New York City
Chihuahua
Mexico
Garcia
Cny
Mealin
Chihiahua
Rstinatar
Local Papers and Community Welfare Emphasized in Editorial
A late Journal editorial defends hometown papers as vital to community welfare and progress. It argues weekly papers serve town and country by opening civic dialogue, keeping residents united, and guiding public opinion despite daily papers' reach and costs.
New Two Cent Stamp Redesign Planned For Washington Portrait
A Washington dispatch reports the Postmaster General approved a new two cent stamp design mirroring Washington’s portrait with coarser lines due to red ink printing. Engravers will adjust inscriptions for readability and reshape the frame to resemble the Franklin style, with ornamental surroundings altered accordingly.
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Ite Suceepor
Washington Dispatch
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Washington
Universal Postal Union
Dooley
New Jersey Inventors Win Patents Listed by C A Snow & Co
A compiled roster from C A Snow & Co patent attorneys in Washington reports New Jersey inventors granted patents. Entries include M K Bowman Montclair fusible play for steam boilers and J H Valen tine Chatham vaporizer among numerous others across towns such as Paterson Newark Jersey City and Elizabeth.
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C. A. Snow & Co
Washington, D.C
M. K. Bowman
Montclair
FL A. Cigar
Paterson
Clit
Newark
W. T. Coghlan
Morristown
Ean
E. Flichtner
Boglewood
J.J. Green
Boonwa
F. A. Hall
Mountclair
K. C. Hill
Haddonfeld
G. Hultz
Jersey
A. F. Lent
J. Hall
A. McGonagie
East Orange
J. L. Nicholson
M. P. Osbourn
Camden
W. A. Powell
Ampere
B.C. Schmidt
Elizabeth
H. ©. Steinhoff
Union
J. H. Valentine
Chatham
Z. B. Webb
Fierham Park
A. J. Wilson
Weatheld
Honor and petty falsehoods in everyday life
The piece discusses the moral sense of honor and right conduct, arguing that a person who descends to petty lies is as contemptible as a beggar who bakes a child's penny on the street. It contrasts public virtue with trivial deceit.
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Develoe
New Rubber Plant Reported From Honduras Discovery
A Honduran governor reports to the American consul a new rubber plant found locally. The vine grows up to four feet in diameter and up to a hundred feet long, exuding a latex that chemists say could rival Para rubber. The plant appears to be related to African rubber vines.
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Honduras
Unclear fragment on historical items and decorative plates
Fragmentary passage describes a mirror stand and decorative items tied to a Philadelphia Centennial 1876 event. Mentions French gilt details and plate glass effects used at state dinners. Details are garbled and some terms unreadable.
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