Russia and Persia Silk Road Threats Stir International Alarm
Special correspondence warns that Russia seeks to press toward Herat and beyond, potentially absorbing Persia. The article argues Britain must secure Herat and Suez routes as Russia masses troops on the Persian border and builds a naval and rail network to dominate India’s frontiers. It notes Persian wealth, strategic terrain, and diverse peoples under threat from expansion.
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Persia
Afghanistan
Herat
Asia
India
Russia
Farah
Girishk
Kandahar
Muzafar-ed- Deen
Shah
Russian
Zele Sultan
Caspian Sea
Turkomantchai
Africa
Great Britain
Suez Canal
Suez
Black Sea
Persian Gulf
Indian
Siphoning water from a well for farm use
E. T. Baird notes a low cost siphon method using an inch galvanized pipe buried to prevent freezing. The setup includes a discharge pipe with a stop and waste cock, an underground rod valve, and a drainage hole to drain water when shut. A sample project: 18 ft well, 520 ft ditch, 1 in pipe, $54 total.
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E. T. Baird
Orange
The American Weasel and Its Value to Farmers
A concise defense of the American weasel as a beneficial rodent predator. It argues the animal helps control rats, contrasts it with ferrets, and urges farmers not to fear or harm weasels, noting their quiet, useful presence on farms and in barns.
Farmer Shows Ten or Twelve Rowed Corn Debate
An editor recalls a farmer who sent 16 ears of field corn averaging 14 inches long and 174 pounds to a local paper office. The corn, yellow and eight rowed, was selectively bred to ten or twelve rows, a practice criticized as unsuitable for northern states due to coarse cob, mold risk, and poor drying. The piece also notes cautions on hog crossing.
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New England
Confession Rumors Stir Goebel Murder Cases
In Barbourville and Frankfort Kentucky reports swirl that Wharton Golden has turned state's evidence in the Goebel assassination case. Officials and prosecutors discuss possible witnesses as Caleb Powers and others await trial in Frankfort with arraignments set for next Friday.
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Wormor Guari
X Penitentiary
Goebel
Lexington
Berry Hanvard
FP. M. Cecil
Middlesboro
Golden
Cecil
London
Capt
Hanon
Taylor
Lieut
Gibson
William Goebel
Commonwealth
Franklin
Polsgrove
Goldem
Banbourville
Caleb Powers
Republical
Winichester
F. W. Golden
Winchester
Kentucky Central Railway
Cincinnati
T. C. Campbell
Frankfort
John Davis
William H. Culton
Moore
Brown
Supreme Court rules on Waters-Pierce Oil Co. Texas ban
The U S Supreme Court issued an opinion Monday in the Waters-Pierce Oil Co. case challenging its Texas business operation under state anti trust laws. It upheld the Texas rulings, finding the company accepted the state conditions and had no ground to complain.
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Washington
United States Supreme Court
Waters-Pierce Oil Co
Texas
Waters- Pierce Co
Standard Oil Trust
John A. Bingham Dies at 55 in Cadiz Ohio
Former Ohio congressman John A. Bingham died at his Cadiz home aged 55. He led the House of Representatives at times and served on the committee that tried President Johnsons impeachment charges. He was the special judge advocate general who prosecuted Lincoln assassination and later served as minister to Japan.
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Cadiz
John A. Bingham
Bingham
Ohio
Congress
House of Representatives
House
Johnson
Lincoln
Japan
Bishop Potter's Tour Highlights Philippines and Asia
Bishop Potter describes his five month tour through the Philippines, Japan, and India. He commends Gen Otis and the military administration, argues Filipinos are not ready for self government, and notes factory life in Manila with 450 Filipino children learning loom work in six weeks while protesting factory smoking rules.
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Philippines
New York
Potter
Japan
India
Protestant Episcopal Church
China
England
Russia
Germany
Philippine
Fie
Dr. More
Otis
Aguinaldo
Hong Kong
Manila
National Banks Increase Circulation After Financial Bill
Washington report shows Dawes and staff racing to meet demand for new bank notes. March totals reveal $5.64 million issued, $1.18 million destroyed, boosting circulation to $257.09 million. Banks transfer bonds to raise par circulation and anticipate monthly withdrawal limits.
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Washington
Treasury
Dawes
United States
Porto Rico Faces Distress Requiring 5000 Tons weekly
General Davis, commanding Porto Rico, reports widespread suffering among inhabitants. Adjutant General Corbin receives the dispatch noting the need to provide at least 5,000 tons of food supplies each week until further notice and arrangements are being made to meet the requisition.
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Washington
Adjt
Corbin
Davis
Department of Porto Rico
Porto Rico
Bryan's Platform Outlined by Nebraska Democrats
In Lincoln on March 20 William J. Bryan announced the platform he backs for the Democratic party and the Kansas City convention. The Nebraska platform reaffirms Chicago, backs 16 to 1, opposes a large standing army, denounces the Porto Rico tariff bill, and opposes trusts and imperialism.
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Lincoln
Neb
Offecs
William J. Bryan
Democratic Party
Kansas City
Nebraska Democracy
Chicago
Porto Rico
One Way Now The Capture of Mafeking Dishearts Goers
Moscow to Mafeking notes describe a drawn siege with Rhodes criticizing home command. British forces under Roberts advance toward Pretoria while Boer resistance tightens at Ladysmith and the Biggarsberg defenses.
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Free State
Mafeking
Anti-Foreign Party Gains Ground in Clover and Pekin
In Clover and Pekin on March 20 the anti-foreign party rises in influence. The dowager empress rewards hostile officials, Hen-Hung receives a rare three-eyed peacock feather, Li Peng Hang gains first rank after dismissal from Shan ung, and the former governor of Bhan Tung is made governor of Han Shi district.
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Pekin
Hen-Hung
Li Peng Hang
Shan Ung
Bhan Tung
Han Shi
Lydgate Sailed for Shanghai. Uncertain After 206 Days
The steel bark Lydgate left on August 22 for Shanghai with a cargo. It has been 206 days at sea, far longer than the 100 day expected voyage. Anxiety rose in recent days as underwriters refused a 35 percent premium and no further word has come after being spoken five days out. The vessel reportedly carried a completely new crew on departure.
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New York
Shanghai
Virginia minister's shooting victim dies in Richmond
Dr W F Temple of Brunswick County, shot a week ago by Rev J Rid dick, a Methodist minister who claimed Temple insulted his wife, dies in Richmond. Riddick remains jailed at Lawrenceville as the case stirs great excitement in the region. Temple claimed ignorance of the motive.
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Richmond
Temple
Brunswick County
J. Riddick
Riddick
Lawwrenceville
Virginia
Death of Gen Sir William Lockhart in India
Calcutta reports the death of Gen Sir William Lockhart commander in chief of the British force in India. Born in September 1941 his death occurred Sunday. The obituary notes his long service and high rank.
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Calcutta
William Lockhart
India
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