Gift of Glen Iris Brings Letchworth Park to New York State
William P. Letchworth donated his Genesee valley estate Glen Iris of about a thousand acres to New York for public park use. The landmark site along the Genesee river recalls Red Jacket, Cornplanter, Joseph Brant, and the old white woman Mary Jamison. The park preserves the big tree council site, Canadea council house, and the Ha wen ne yu spiritual legacy, with a museum of Indian relics and Letchworth’s lifelong civic work.
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Six Foot Forest Athlete Seeks Public Verdict On Jungle Folk Study
A lifelong forest and wilderness enthusiast, a six foot athlete known for combat readiness and jungle lifestyle studies urges the public to decide "Who's Who" in the big woods. He emphasizes early passion for studying forest peoples and seeks broader recognition of his expertise.
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Heidelberg
Maschusetts
Hartward
Woods
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Yle
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Roosevelt Longs Battle With Preacher Over Wild Life
The piece recounts President Roosevelt clashing with Rev. William J. Long over nature tales and teaching in schools. Long, a Stamford author and naturalist, argues for unarmed wilderness study while Roosevelt targets nature fakirs and accuses Long of misrepresenting wildlife.
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Mowgli
Kaa
Baloo
White Fang
Wayeeses
Jungle Journal
Roosevelt
William J. Long
Stamford
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Roosevelt and Long clash over nature lore in heated exchange
The article recounts a fiery debate sparked by Mr. Long challenging President Roosevelt on hunting and animal intelligence. Roosevelt defends his methods and uses literature to rebut claims, while Long cites eyewitness affidavits and multilingual rhetoric in aPublication War of words with high stakes.
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Yellowstone Park
Mr. Long
Connecticut
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Jack London
Charles G. D. Roberts
Ernest Thompson Seton
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Roosevelt
Teddy
Parson Long
Gettysburg
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Rudyard Kipling
John Burroughs
West Park
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Railroad Novelties and Safety Advancements Across U S Lines
The New Haven adds a skiddoo express with a 7 23 a m start, while Union Pacific innovates side entry coaches with round windows and stronger construction. New York Times notes a safety drawbridge device on the four tracked Haven bridge and Pennsylvania lines plant shrubs as snow fences.
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W. R R. McKeen
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Naugatuck Junction
Atlantic City
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Alleghany Mountains
Pittsburg
Kissing Part of a New Religion Gains Chicago Hold
Bahal, a new religious group, gathers members who embrace and kiss during meetings. About 2,000 Chicagoans belong to the cult, reflecting its firm foothold in the city.
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Sure Attendant and Mosquito Tales from the Woods
A rustic vignette describes a visit to kin in the woods with a warm welcome from a hungry mosquito and his growing family. The narrator endures repeated bites as the insect keeps sampling and following, regardless of swats, until the guest is trapped by the relentless pests.
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Man Mosquito
Waiting Wager of Innocence and Poker Parlor Tale
In a humorous exchange, one guest is accused of mischief for staying out late last night. He insists he merely sat with friends, playing innocuous games. The dialogue ends with a quip about the game being a misnamed version of cards.
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