Canine police squad trains dogs to trip up runners in New York
The New York Sun reports a canine patrol unit from Ghent Belgium trained to tackle suspects. Four Belgian dogs and one English Airedale now operate with three officers, using obedience, recognition of uniform, and a highwayman test to trip runners and alert officers.
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Bronx
New York
Willy Nilly
Canine
New York Sun
Ghent
Belgium
Arthur Woods
Robert L. Bacon
Woods
George R Wakefield
Brussels
Wakefield
Charlies Beerman
Miles McDonald
South Washington Park
Fido
Highwayman
Strange
Nogi
Max
Donner
Lady
Jim
A Diplomat's Foreign Post Story of Smith's St Petersburg Appointment
The Denver Republican recounts editor and diplomat Charles Emory Smith's rise and his 1880s White House ties. It notes his ex-minister to Russia and ex postmaster general, his harmony with Senator Quay, and Blaine's role in offering the St Petersburg post.
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Charles Emory Smith
Russia
Philadelphia
Denver Republican
McKinley
Smith
Quay
Pennsylvania
Harrison
Washington
United States
St. Petersburg
James G. Blaine
Senator Quay
Blaine
Colonel Quay
Mr. Smith
New Japanese Bayonet to Grow Five Inches
A Tokyo cablegram reports Japan will issue a new army bayonet five inches longer than the current one foot blade. Infantry thrusting reach rises to about sixty one and a half inches with a tapered point and cutting fore edge. The back edge is broad and flat with deep grooves and a curved hooked terminal on the cross guard to aid piling arms.
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Tokyo
Washington Star
Diet of Song in Health Club Service at St Pauls
Bishop Samuel Fallows promotes singing as part of Christian psychology at St Pauls Reformed Episcopal Chicago health club. He urges all present to join in the first hymn, calling singing essential to spirit and health and noting neurologists’ recognition of its mental benefits.
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Samuel Fallows
St. Paul's Reformed Episcopal Church
Chicago
New York Herald
Harvard Announces Plans for New Dental School Building
Harvard's dental school has secured promise of funds for a new building. The site is the 80 by 223 foot corner lot at Longwood avenue and Wigglesworth street in Brookline, adjoining Harvard Medical School. The lot, bought in 1905 for 36000 dollars, offers proximity to the medical school and access to forthcoming hospitals and facilities aiding clinical training.
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Harvard
Dental School
Harvard Dental School
Boston Transcript
Longwood Avenue
Wigglesworth Street
Brookline
Medical School
Costly Rabbit Proof Fence Completed in Australia
After five years' work Australia finishes a 2036 mile rabbit barrier costing about 1.25 million dollars. The fence features five mile trap systems that catch and destroy hundreds daily. On the eastern side rabbits are abundant, while inside the barrier no rabbits remain.
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Australia
New York Tribune
The Threatened Addition
A New York Sun verse by McLandburgh Wilson lampoons a sea voyage mishap with fashion woes. A tailor and modiste travel aboard a liner and a husband faces his spouse’s complaint about not having a rag to wear.
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Ocean Blue
Loeb as Roosevelt's secretary
A profile of William Loeb Jr the longtime secretary to President Roosevelt detailing his career from Cortelyou's deputy to the president's chief aide. It notes his potential cabinet prospects and his 5 000 annual salary while highlighting his diplomacy work fitness and hunting trips with the president.
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William Loeb, Jr
George B. Connelyou
Department of Commerce and Labor
Cleveland
Roosevelt
Cortelyou
Albany
Lamont
Empire State
Loeb
White House
Washington Traction Corporation
Mr. Roosevelt
Katherine Dorr
Washington
Humor and Philosophy Bits About Love and Vanity
A collection of aphorisms on jealousy love economy after Christmas and vanity. One piece recalls a prison inquiry for flirting and a judge questioning a witness about being called honey. The quip implies social norms and witty courtroom banter.
Notable Press Barons and Brazilian Reception
The piece profiles newspaper magnate Cyr il Arthur Pearson and his view on American journalism. It also covers Irving B. Dudley's Brazil ambassadorship and a lavish banquet hosted for the fleet, with the Brazilian president Dr Penna praised by Dudley and guests.
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Japan
Dudley
Dr. Penna
White House
United States of Brazil
Penna
The Finishing Touch on the Back Porch
A summer resident feeds an organ grinder and plays with the crank on the porch. The grinder jokes about keeping time and a monk who “taka da arteest” as they share a light moment. Youth's Companion is quoted.
Changing Voters Need Rural Insight in Campaign
In a rural voice a note urges shifting political views toward candidates with practical roots. The piece contrasts farm life with city life and mocks urban comforts while praising practical skills and the promise of self-support. It features dialogue about marriage prospects and a joke about an earthquake experience.
Is She Popular The Secret Of Outdressing Others
A playful 20th century quip about popularity and social striving. The exchange hints at competitive appearances and self-comparison. No specific names or events are provided.
On the Square and Safer Away Dialogue Bits
Fragment dialogue notes contrast fame and quick aid with sharp quips. Snappy exchanges ask about parents and children and reflect on old times and safer choices in a street setting.
Mirth and Metaphor In Quizzical Exchanges
A fragmentary dialogue features playful insults and affectionate overtones. Lines poke at sanity and clever wordplay while hinting at loyalty and affection between speakers.
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London Times
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America
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Winchester College
London Standard
Irving B. Dudley
Rio de Janeiro
Admiral Evans
Fleet
Braali
Lloyd Griscom
Trving B. Dudley
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Contime Castoria
Jeffersonian
Ohio Farmer
Pittsburg Stockman
World
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J. M. Amos & Sons
Cambridge, O
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