Professor Fryer claims pre-Columbian Buddhist voyage to America
The University of California professor presents documentary evidence that a Buddhist priest named Jigi Shen journeyed from Fusang to China in 499 A D and described a voyage to America long before Columbus. He ties Fusang to Mexican agave, cocooned in a vast tale of plants, artifacts, and trade, arguing supports from Harper's Monthly and early Chinese records.
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Fryer
The
University of California
China
America
Columbus
Harper's Monthly
Jigi Shen
Cabul
Yang Yuan
Fusang
Kingchow
Usi
Yang-tse
Wu Yi
Lle
Iso
Uae
Ody
Sernier- Yoo Hayes
Sumy
Aleutian Islands
Alaska
Pusinog
Tasang
Agierica
Wenere
Mexico
Noted Western Preacher Rev T W Thomas Exposed
Revered figure Rev Dr Thomas leads Chicago ministry and attracts attention as a major Western preacher. The Methodist Episcopal Church deposed another minister after a 21 year service, citing alleged heresy and unorthodox views on biblical inspiration at a conference.
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West
T. W. Thomas
Chi Age
The
People’s
Notable Oklahoma Homestead Winner and Church Founder
The piece discusses a high value homestead win in Oklahoma and details the rise of the People's Church led by Dr. Thomas Wasserweigyt, noted for his liberal Christian teaching. It highlights his stage appearances at Thooles's Theater and the church’s growth as he nears seventy.
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Thomias
Whoamas
Thomas
Morgan as Central Figure in Big Steel Strike Debates
A profile of J Pierpont Morgan notes his wealth connections with the Drexels and Peabody Housing, claiming vast capital and influence. The piece sketches Morgan’s persona, interests, and rumored prominence in global finance amid a Manila society vignette on daily life and lodging customs.
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J. Pierpoot Morgan
London
Life of the Philippine Girl Described in Daily Round
The Ledger Monthly describes a Manila society young lady’s day showing early rising for religion and chores. The account highlights Philippine lifestyle over Western etiquette, noting early mass and household duties as central to daily life.
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Ramon Reyes Lala
Manila
Wilipino
Odd Golf Tale Told With a Hawk and a Lost Ball
A quirky London Globe snippet recounts a golfer recalling a hawk swoop in Ladia Gangalores versus Madres era. The bird carried a ball, prompted a dropped replacement, and the tale ends with a post mortem inquiry and a curatorship note.
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Bosho
Gheero
Samie
Ladia
Gangalores
Madres
Wales
Mahuseum
Louton Globe
Portugal’s Conscription Shapes Noted National Life
The article describes Portugal’s adult population affected by conscription with women performing extensive field work. It notes stamina surpassing Scandinavia and Switzerland, a national dish of split dried fish and lunger, and the frequent demand for boyish cries of wanting independence as a social snapshot.
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Portugal
Scandinavia
Switzerland
Iceland
Tariff talk and war costs cited by Republican voices
The column argues for high tariffs by contrasting long term military expenses in the Philippines and Porto Rico with export gains. It questions tariff benefits, mocks so called Chinese walls, and criticizes Republican organs for misusing the Pekin wall analogy to praise protectionist policy.
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Corbin
Chaffee
Philippines
Spain
Navy
Guba
Jume
Porto Rico
Sham War on Trusts and Republican Bluff in Trade Policy
The Chicago Chronicle argues the Harrison era began a sham anti trust drive used to appease Western Republicans. It claims attempts to enforce the Sherman Act were sporadic and political, targeting non tariff protected combines, with a broader scheme to idolize enforcement while protecting big trusts. The piece warns of revolt in New England and Pennsylvania if protection ends, and in the West if it continues. It notes alleged department of justice investigations led by a corporate lawyer and a public fight to dominate markets, with Western voters being manipulated to oppose protections that keep prices high.
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Ohio
Tarit Wall
England
Pekin
Harrison
United States
Administration
Babcock
West
New England
Pennsylvania
Department of Justice
Mr. Babcock
Chicago Chronicle
Cuba
New York
Chicago Inter Ocean
Internal Republican tensions and tariff battles roil Kentucky scene
A varied roundup notes GOP frictions over federal patronage and leadership, financial crises, and responses to Cuba and tariff policy. It cites the American Protective Tariff League pressing Speaker Henderson on tariffs, while factions differ on Cuba policy and industrial trusts influence. It calls beet sugar and tobacco groups potential disruptors in the party.
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Kentucky
Perry Treati
Bani
New York
American Protective Tariff League
Henderson
League
Congress
Daring Rescue Aboard New Jersey Shore
Miss Olga Hann of New York and her sister Helen with Gustave Robbins saved a man from drowning off Elberon New Jersey. The group faced rough seas as Robbins struggled and nearly went under before Olga reached him by the arm, then a boat arrived to pull Robbins aboard.
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Olga Hann
New York
Helen
Gustave Robbins
Bething
Elberon
N. J
Mr. Robbins
Olga Haan
Miss Haan
Robbins
Tobbins
Humorous Take on House Flies and Their Habits
A New Orleans Times-Democrat item recounts a man’s informal fly study. He notes the flies persistently return to the same spot, even the tip of his nose, after being brushed away. The piece ends with an ironic tip: do not get rid of them, keep a good humor.
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New Orleans Times-Democrat
Slang and Language Expressiveness in Holmes View
The piece argues slang serves artistic or careless expression and cites Holmes on the word bore as a real term. It notes the survival of the fittest slang may push useful words into dictionaries, while acknowledging objections to bores.
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Oliver Wendell Holmes
Conflicting Wishes In Workshop Cuff Link Notice
A factory foreman posted a notice seeking a lost gold cuff link and urged its return. Hours later the notice was amended asking the finder to lose the other cuff link, revealing a comical clash of desires and a wary mood as the day unfolds.
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Mutts
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Washington
Dhk
Ceca
Dir
J. Pierpont Morgan
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Drexels
Philadelphia
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Miawk
Gailor Lad
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