Man of Nerve Captain Benton Faces Tiger Attack in Mysore
In Mysore Captain Benton, famed for daredevil exploits, is killed when three tigers attack him as a hunting party pursues them. The narrator recounts Benton’s calm before the encounter and his attempted ploy to “play dead” as the tigers maul him before beaters frighten them away.
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Cc. Lewis
Jack Benton
Mysore
Benton
Ghauts
India
Captain Benton
Nullah
Dear Aunt Maria Love Advice Column Fragment
A series of reader questions covers beauty habits, engagement disputes, and a man asking if a minister charges for marriage. The column encourages giving up rouge, dropping unfaithful partners, and discusses whether a minister’s fee should be based on means, suggesting not to pay less than five dollars.
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Maria
Ohaies
Love
May vote on canal bill this week in Senate debate
Washington June 8 The Senate will devote most of this week to the interoceanic canal bill. Supporters of the Nicaragua route seek a vote next Saturday but odds are against it. Sen Harris will open in favor, with others to follow for and against. Fairbanks will speak Wednesday in support of the Spooner bill.
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Senate
Nicaragua
Harris
Kansas
Fairbanks
Simmons
North Carolina
Appalachian Mountains
Sen‘stor Nelson
William Cro
Ordnance Bureau
House program eyes Pacific cable and Senate bills
Washington June 8 The House agenda for the week includes the Pacific cable and Senate irrigation bills with special rules prepared. The cable plan calls for an American built and laid line linking our insular possessions to the Pacific coast and provides a direct Treasury appropriation. Prospects for passage appear uncertain.
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House
Washington
Rules
Philippines
Wen
Pacific
Treasury
Cable to the Philippines May Be Privately Laid
The article notes Mr. Corliss as author of the bill and expresses confidence it will pass. It argues private enterprise should undertake the cable connection to the Philippines.
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Bright
Corliss
Philippines
Blouse with large collar trend features in blue chambray
Fashion note describes a blouse style with a high standing collar flare and shield at the front, shown in blue chambray with white needlework. It suits washable fabrics and waist silks, with bishop sleeves and gathered waist, pattern 4160 for busts 34 to 40 inches.
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Commercial Tribune
Cincinnati
GOTHAM TOWN REPORTS BANK CLEARING HOUSE FINE
The Bank Clearing House fined Central National Bank five thousand dollars for violating reserve collection rules aided by a suburban clearing agency. Langdon, bank president, defended the firm noting no intent to cheat. board backed the penalty, warning others against similar practices. Evangelistic work notes and English consols story follow in other items.
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Langdon
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Clearing House Committee
Clearing House
Central Bank
Prominent Men Lead School of Agriculture Initiative
New York June 8 The signing of contracts for 415 acres near Poughkeepsie signals a major step toward a permanent School of Practical Agriculture. Prominent civic leaders Abram Hewitt R Fulton Cutting Jacob Schiff John Carlisle and others built support for a practical farming college to be organized by Prof George T Rowell with funding aimed at a Poughkeepsie site and endowment.
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New York
School of Practical Agriculture
Poughkeepsie
New ‘York
Abram 8. Hewitt
R. Fulton Cutting
George T. Rowell
Mr. Hewitt
Jacob H. Schiff
John G. Carlisle
Seth Law
William B. Dodge
Thacher L. P. Luquer
van Norden
Powell
Hewitt
Dodge
France
Consols as Security Drive Market Confidence in Bank of England Loans
The Bank of England would always lend on consol securities reinforcing global market trust. Investors seek the high security of consols, comparing favorably to U S Government bonds. Consol prices are at their most favorable entry point since 1848, offering strong interest prospects.
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Commercial Tribune
New York
Bank Clearing House
James G. Cannon
National City Bank
Stock Exchange
City Bank
London Stock Exchange
London
London Stock Exchange Commission
Sterling Exchange
United States
Bank of England
Nickerbocker
Kaiser Hollis Meets Emperor in Berlin Over St. Louis Exposition
Judge F W Hollis formerly secretary to the American delegation at The Hague was received by Emperor William for three quarters of an hour. The Emperor showed cordiality and keen interest in United States affairs and expressed goodwill toward the St Louis Exposition and German participation.
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Berlin
F. W. Hollis
New York
Hague
Emperor William
Old Palace
Judge Holls
United States
Germany
New Italian Liner Umbria Sets Brassbound Transatlantic Pace
The Umbria of Navigazione Generale Italiana left Naples May 21 on its maiden voyage to America and arrived New York June 2. It will sail again June 17 for Naples and Genoa. At 6500 tons and 4000 horsepower the liner is 614 feet long and 45 feet wide, with speed around 15 knots on trial. Public inspection is announced by Hirzel Feltman & Co. It hit Fire Island at 10:58 June 2 after seven days twelve hours from Gibraltar, a new record.
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Navigazione Generale Italiana
Barabino
Naples
America
New York
Genoa
Leghorn
Fratelli Orlando
Hirzel, Feltman & Co
Fire Island
Gibraltar
English Railway Punctuality Through 1901
The London Telegraph notes Board of Trade returns show Great Eastern trains at Liverpool Street were punctual or within three minutes in September 1890. In September 1901 Great Eastern trains were 85.63 percent on time or within three minutes, with ridership rising from 8 801 to 11 408 trains and passenger flows at stations over 1a 0 street rising beyond 90 000 since 1890.
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London Telegraph
Board of Trade Cas
Hastern
Liverpool Street
Great Eastern
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