A Sensible Letter From Western Canada About Farming Life
An older letter to Mr T Hawkyard of Rockford Alberta discusses favorable Canadian farming conditions. It covers weather, hay and timber, cattle, crops from wheat to potatoes, berries, and prices for staples. It advises on migration timing and shipping horses, tools needed, and warns about large anticipated immigrant movement in spring.
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T. Hawkyard
Rockford
Illinois
Tinos
Cedree
Doe Gully improvement aids Second Division track
The Baltimore and Ohio Second Division between Cumberland and Martinsburg, near Doe Gully, sees curves and grades removed after two months of work. Chief engineer says the changes will improve riding quality for fast trains and help west bound freights climb the grade, removing four reverse curves and making the line safer and more efficient.
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Stetnile
Cumberland
Martingburg
Baltimore and Ohio
Youd
Doe Gully
Winge
Mrs Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Promises Change Help
A letter from Mrs M C Gathe of Georgeville Mo praises Mrs Pinkham Lynn Mass advice and the vegetable compound for change of life and womb issues. Included are testimonials from Mrs F H Auten Toledo Ohio and Lydia B Pinkham asserting cures and urging others to seek guidance.
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Pink
Ham
Lynn
Mass
Fing
Georgeville
Thad
Lydia B. Pinkham
Mayoral upsets and election results across cities
Report from multiple cities dated April 4 details Mayors Jones Farley and McKisson winning mayoral races on independent and Republican slates. Jones, backed by municipal ownership platform, wins by about 5,000. Farley defeats McKisson by about 4,700. Detroit Grand Rapids Saginaw Jackson Kalamazoo show Democratic gains while Republican holds in smaller cities. several circuit judges elected with Republicans prevailing.
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Grant
Detroit
Mich
Michigan
Grand, Rapids
Saginaw
Jackson
Kalamazoo
jMistriets
Chindius Ke Tirunt
Te Supreme Court
New Canal Commission Chooses Members for Isthmian Work
President McKinley to announce seven members of the new canal commission. Named are Rear Admiral Walker Brigadier General Tiajas and Professor Lianot from the Nicaragua project Mr Noble of Chicago civil engineer and former Ludlow commission Major Frank M Symonds and Mr Voight as the seventh. Morrison of New York may join. The panel will survey Panama and Nicaragua routes with a warship provided to carry members to Colon for initial examinations. Walker and team then proceed to Nicaragua to study that route.
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Thale Uao
Wasmyeroy
McWinley
Isthmian Canal Commission
Walker
Geparai Tiaias
Lianot
Nicaragua Canal Commission
Noble
Chicago
Ludlow‘ Canal Commission
Frank M. Symonds
Corps of Engineers
Voight
Longgill
Colon
Panama
England Asks For More Territory From China
Hong Kong authorities push to extend ceded land for government buildings and a Chinese customs house, with a promise of higher opium duties. Britain threatens to move the customs house if refused. Italy and Britain near agreement for an occupation of Sanmun Bay, China before April 25. A Colorado soldier, Thomas F.B. Whiteside, died in the Philippines after leaving Godo. Sierra de Merceds mountain purchased for 900000 gold. Reports list saved and drowned aboard the Stella near Casquet rocks after wreck near Isle of Derrny.
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Ber Rocontis
China Pex
Hong Kong
Great Britain
Canton
Nanking
Liperry
Thomas FB. Whiteside
Company M
Colorado
Otis
Philippines
Colorado’ Regiment
D. Whiteside
Dynakeo
Mexico
Eat Sierra de Merceds
Row
C.P. Huntington
Samoa crisis cools as Germany promises restraint
The Samoa bombardment study shows no shift to conflict as Germany pledges to recall a troubled consul general if he violated the tripartite agreement. President McKinley and Secretary Hay push a middle course with Britain, aiming for amicable talks, while avoiding a U.S. policy split. Ambassador White reports efforts toward a friendly understanding and warns restraint to prevent further friction.
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Ee Wasmmneron
Admiral Kautz
Samoa
Apia
Germany
United States
White
McKinley
Hay
Matassa
Kautz
Washington
Great Britain
England
America
Rear Admiral Carpenter dies by own action in Boston
Boston April 4 Rear Admiral Charles C Carpenter United States navy retired committed death by own action yesterday at a sanitarium in a Boston suburb. Health had long troubled him. Details withheld at family request. Carpenter born February 27 1834 Greenfield Mass served in the Civil War and the Spanish War era. commanded Asiatic squadron in 1894 and enforced American demands with the first shot fired by a U.S. man o war at a Chinese ship. He retired in 1896 after forty six years of service and was recalled during the Spanish War to commandant at Portsmouth navy yard. He leaves a widow and several children.
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Anill
Bostox
Charles C. Carpenter
United States Navy
Charles C Carpenter
Greenfield
Mass
Thin State
Fatats
Syanr
United States
China
Admiral Carpenter
Portsmouth Navy Yard
Commadidére Remy
Lancaster
Key West
D. M.carpenter
Raleigh
Manila
Olympia
Cramp Shipbuilding Company
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Cleveland
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