World News Roundup of Feb 1909 and Nearby Events
A broad survey of global happenings includes George Alexander sworn in as Los Angeles mayor after a recall, early 20th century railroad and construction milestones across the United States, and international notes from Seattle to Salt Lake City. Also covered are crime trials, economic updates, and notable deaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Alexander
Los Angeles
Denver
City of Mexico
Denver Motorista
Montana, Wyoming & Southern
Sheridan
Wyo
Miles City
Mont
Detroit
John H. Cradlebaugh
Danver
Frederick W. Walton
Cradlebaugh
Southern Pacific
Union Pacific
Utah Fuel Company
Seattle
Seattle Electric Company
United States
Fort Leavenworth
Kansas
John McGrain
California
Australia
New Zealand
Africa
Alaska
Stillwater
Okla
Canada
Mexico
Mormon Church
Salt Lake
Idaho
Hawaii
South Sea Islands
Chicago, Milwaukee
Yale Harvard boat races set for July first
The Yale Harvard annual boat race schedule lists July 1 as the event date. Historic rivalry continues as crews train, with spectators awaiting the classic contest on the river.
Taft to Visit Pacific Coast This Summer
President Taft told San Francisco callers he expects to visit the Pacific coast in the summer. He noted his first month's salary of 5 625.01 was paid April 1. Interior approvals include 3 076 acres of Union Pacific land in Evanston Wyoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
San Francisco
Pacific Coast
Secretary of the Interior
Union Pacific Railroad
Evanston
Wyo
Frank B. Cunningham
Cheyanne
Treasury Department
Salmon River
Idaho
Ballinger
Clay
Secretary of the Treasury
Senate
New Homestead Rules Approved for 320 Acre Entries
New regulations authorize entry of up to 320 acres of arid land under revised homestead rules. Officials publish details of eligibility and filing requirements for settlers seeking parcel claims.
Expanded homestead entries allowed on non irrigable lands
Secretary Ballinger announces regulations for enlarged homesteads in eight western states and territories. Entries up to 320 acres of non irrigable public lands may be made with strict cultivation proof and annual farming requirements. Lists designating eligible lands will be sent to local land offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
America
Mis
Robert Goelet
Cortland Field Bishop
Max C. Fleichmann
Guggenheim
Secretary of the Interior
Bent County
Colorado
Kinkaid
New Jersey
House
Lincoln
South
Bureau of
Ballinger
Department of the Interior
Congress
Montana
Nevada
Oregon
Utah
Wyoming
Arizona
New Mexico
Roosevelt Enthralls Naples with Italian Welcome
Theodore Roosevelt spent hours in Naples on Monday as crowds praised him. The Hamburg arrived to whistles, flags, and bands while Italian warships, steamers, private yachts, and craft adorned the harbor in a festive, picturesque scene Roosevelt called magnificent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Naples
Theodore Roosevelt
Hamburg
Hartzell says Roosevelt trip safe and routine in Africa
Bishop Hartzell of Africa, in the United States to raise 300000 for Africa’s jubilee, ridicules fears Roosevelt will face danger on his Africa voyage. He notes he covered similar terrain at age fifty five and found the journey ordinary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Stamford
Conn
Bishop Hartzell
Africa
Theodore Roosevelt
Hartsell
Frenchman Wins Marathon Derby at National League Event
Henri St. Yves of Francs won the international Marathon derby for professional runners in New York on Saturday. Dorando Pigtri of Italy finished second, John J. Hayes of New York took third, with Matthew Ma not fully listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Henri St. Yves
Francs
Dorando Pigtri
Italy
John J. Hayes
Matthew Ma
Wintergreen Mixture Heals Itching Skin Aids Eczema
Mrs Alfred Aldrich of Pompa boonuc Vermont reports her granddaughter and she were cured of itching and burning skin diseases using oil of wintergreen mixed with glycerine thymol and other ingredients. She notes prior treatments failed and credits D D D Prescription with relief. The anecdote ends with a humorous Blanche Bates anecdote from Toledo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Aldrich
Pompaboonuc
Mre. Aldrich
Not a Weight Lifter in a Bright Show Remark
A quoted remark notes the subject is not a weight lifter yet shows pride in a strong voice. The exchange highlights a humorous comparison to lifting strength, describing daily effort and vigor in lighthearted terms.
Fragmented Advert and Prose Fragments from a 19th Century Page
A collage of advertisements and quotations including a pitch for deafness remedies, a Toledo company, and lines about capital and aspiration. The text also weaves in mock dialogue about lending money, a Musings on wealth as spiritual wealth, a Castoria note for mothers, and a joke about a detective.
Painting primers and adulteration dangers guide
Advice on proper prep and finishing to avoid cracks and peeling. Warns that adulterated white lead causes most problems and promotes a free painting outfit from National Lead Company to test purity using a blowpipe. Mentions Dutch Boy trademark as purity guarantee and urges homeowners to request the guide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Lead Company
Trinity Bldg
New York
Hope Springs Eternal on the Newcastle Quay
A speaker addressed a Sunday crowd at the Newcastle quay claiming no man offered a bribe. A heckler shouted a taunt urging the woman to keep hope alive, reflecting a lively street scene reported by Tit-Bits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcastle
Also Mentioned on This Page
Western News
Angelo Noce
Winnipeg Dispatch
Hudson Tunnel
St.ia
King Edward
John Hubert Ward
Ward
Jean Reid
Prince Kasatkin-Rosteofseff
Russia
Warsaw
Rosa Bauer
Ainger
Charleston
W. Va
Winchester
Harper's Ferry
St. Petersburg
Tabriz
New Insurance Law of
O'Gorman
New York State Supreme Court
Manila
William Jones
Columbian Museum of Chicago
Dumobato
Cagayan River
Tabela
Kilindini
Masing
American Federation of Labor
John B. Lennon
Bloomington
Illinois
Max Morris
Owen Miller
St. Louis
Mary Farmer
Auburn
N. Y
Sarah Brennan
Brownville
General News
Harvard
Georgia
George B. Cortelyou
New York City
Brown University
Providence
BR. I
Wash
NEWS
Yea
Eczema
Blanche
Blanche Bates
Toledo
F. J. Cheney & CO
Druamata
T.c. Hall
White
Black
R. L. Stevenson
Inalgnia
Roas
Kansas City Times
Chas. Barclay
W. N
Saeed
Sao Chemioi
COMM
Bekara
Pte Vet Pe Afar
Sauron
Tiornia
Py Saheran
Western Newspaper
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T. W. Adame
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