Trowmart Inn Aims to Boost Matrimony for Working Girls
The Gotham hotel Trowmart Inn in Abingdon square serves as a marriage aid to working girls. Built by William R. H. Martin, it offers few rules and aims to encourage courtship and matrimony while honoring his late son and wife. The six story structure houses about 400 guests with in house dining kitchens laundry and reception rooms.
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New York
Trowmart Inn
William R. H. Martin
Abingdon Square
Martin
Trowbridge
Ralph Townsend
St. Regis
Waldorf-Astoria
Reform hotel opens with liberal rules and prices
The proprietor Mr. Martin announces a liberal house where guests pay four dollars a week for single rooms with meals, or three dollars each in two‑bed rooms. He says the hotel will be self supporting and may foster marriages, with no strict rules and a hands‑off policy toward guests' comings and goings.
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Martin
Gotham
Manhattan
Holland House
King Edward Aged by Disease and High Living
Washington reports King Edward of England is fading fast after four years of heavy living. Doctors treat fatigue at public appearances while a strict diet and daily cure have become routine. Despite courage and past assassination bravado, his condition grows weaker with gray hair and drawn features.
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Washington
Edward
England
Buckingham Palace
House of Lords
London
Frederick Treves
Windsor
Treves
Marienbad
Ott
Prince of Wales
Lipido
Brussels
Mountain of Mail At Chicago Post Office
Chicago handles two million letters daily and 60 million a month with 1,540 tons of other matter weekly. The process uses 13 canceling machines and a skilled staff who must know each town and mail train to route letters efficiently. The daily workload would stretch miles of letters end to end and take years of training to manage.
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Chicago
Masonic Temple
Frank H. Galbraith
Davidson Runs for Wisconsin Governor on Reform Platform
Governor James O. Davidson formally announces candidacy for a full term. He cites twelve years as assemblyman state treasurer and lieutenant governor and cites Wisconsin reform milestones. He endorses La Follette era reforms, proposes a two cent max passenger rate and stronger insurance measures, and calls voters to elect lawmakers to uphold reform principles. He will support the Republican ticket if another candidate is nominated.
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State Department
Davidson
la Follette
Big Joe and crew survive French mine flood ordeal
Hazleton Pennsylvania recalls 19 day entombment at Jeanesville mine when Joseph Meluskey known as Big Joe and six others escaped to a higher chamber after flood breached workings. They faced dwindling food and drank poisonous water before the mine was drained.
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Hazleton
Joseph Meluskey
Big Joe
Jeanesville
Canada’s Indian Schools Grow Amidst Native Population
Canada now operates 303 Indian schools serving 107,637 registered Indians. The expansion reflects government aims to provide education and assimilation, with more facilities planned to reach remote communities and standardize schooling nationwide.
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Canada
Girl Bravely Fends Off Boar Saving Father Near New Cumberland
In East Liverpool Ohio a 60 year old farmer Joseph Johnson was knocked down by a fierce boar on his premises near New Cumberland. His daughter, displaying quick wit and courage, struck the beast with a club causing it to abandon the attack and flee. Johnson suffered a broken leg and rib along with severe contusions and substantial blood loss.
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East Liverpool
Joseph Johnson
New Cumberland
Johnson
Ships Launched Endwise Or Sidewise By Yard Type
Ships are launched endwise at coastal shipyards to save water frontage while Cleveland and other lake ports use sidewise launches to fit ships into narrow channels.
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Cleveland
Odd Use for Love Letters Wedding Feature
Philadelphia bride Mary Claire Jones will wed Frank V. Simpers of Dover Del. During the ceremony she will kneel on two large cushions stuffed with love letters exchanged by the couple, a sentimental custom for the event.
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Philadelphia
Mary Claire Jones
Frank V. Simpers
Dover
Del
Ill-Gotten Gains and a Sympathy String
In a curt exchange a sympathetic friend notes Rose inherited little from her husband who left most assets to charities. Rose, it is said, has taken his name in vain.
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Rose
Her Only Hope Ex-Spinster Quote Sparked by Wedding
A Chicago Daily News quip features an ex-spinster explaining why she married and why there is no marrying in heaven, highlighting sharp humor about marriage.
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Chicago Daily News
Instrument of torture in southern Russia reported by The Times
The Cossack knout is described as a heavy weighted thong used by czarist authorities. Reports from a southern Russian village describe 50 Cossacks and 70 gunners flogging 18 peasants, with one death and a schoolmaster driven insane. A Lettish village flogging involved 50 peasants, and a schoolmistress received 35 strokes for revolutionary songs, while a revolutionary was flogged until bone showed.
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London
the Times
Russia
Swordfish Pierces Ship Sheathing and Timber
A swordfish found aboard a recently repaired ship after a long voyage in southern waters had pierced a one inch thick sheathing a three inch plank and four and a half inches into solid timber. It was estimated nine hammer blows of a 25 pound hammer would drive an iron bolt the same distance.
Big Fish Speared in Corn Fields at Vincennes Flood
Flooded fields along the Wabash lure residents as they wade with gigs and pitchforks to spear catfish and buffalo fish. Town dealers report an influx of monster catches, with 50 to 60 pounders common as men bring their haul to Vincennes, Indiana.
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Vincennes
Ind
Finger in cigar fragment found in Fort Dodge incident
Part of a finger nail piece was discovered by George Loubard of Memphis Tennessee while visiting relatives in Fort Dodge Iowa. He believed a workman's finger had been caught in machinery and fragments mixed with filling.
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Fort Dodge
George Loubard
Memphis
Tenn
Rela
Tea Time Delay at Mrs Brick’s House
Lampoon style dialogue notes a late tea visit as Mrs Cheapside jokes about the servant and Mrs Brick’s tea starting after seven, despite plans for a five o'clock meeting. The exchange highlights social timing and domestic servant references in a humorous context.
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Mr. Cheapside
A Boon. Mrs. Henpek-You may talk as much as you please
A brief exchange quoted from the New York Sun shows Mrs. Henpek thanking Heaven and inviting free talk, highlighting a lighthearted moment in a society note.
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Henpek
N. Y. Sun
Telharmonium Aims To Liberate Music From Place Or Time
An article describes Dr. Thaddeus Cahill’s telharmonium, viewed as a distant music producer using thousands of alternating current generators. The system blends tones through tone mixers, producing complex vibrations to create musical chords heard over telephone receivers. The Holyoke lab set up costs about 200000 dollars, weighs 200 tons, with 145 alternators, 11 inch shafts, and about 2000 switches. Current use is claimed to consume little power, enabling distant musical performance.
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Daily Press
T. C. Martin
American Monthly Review of Reviews
Thaddeus Cahill
Holyoke
Mass
Mr. Martin
Cahill
Telemobiloscope aids ship and rail safety with wireless waves
German engineer Christian Hulsmeyer patents the telemobiloscope, a hazard warning device using Hertzian waves. The system sends and receives signals from distant metal objects, indicating direction and distance, and can be mounted on ships or trains with a suspended compass-like arrangement to stay horizonally oriented.
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Christian Hulsmeyer
Dusseldorf
Germany
Telemobiloscope measures distant reflected waves for vessel detection
The Dutch tests in Rotterdam show the instrument on vessel A detecting reflections from vessel B up to about two miles with 16 foot antennae on a bamboo rod. The device rotates to scan, using a coherer to trigger signals and a concave screen to indicate direction and range. The inventor aims for nearly 20 mile range.
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Rotterdam
Fall of Enterprise
Switzerland is a small but progressive republic with foreign trade exceeding 400 million dollars. In 1905 imports surpassed 239 million while exports reached 170 million. The United States bought over 20 million in Swiss goods, with U.S. purchases about half that amount from Switzerland. Tourists contribute 30 to 40 million yearly, with Americans among the liberal spenders.
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Switzerland
Alpine Republic
New York City
United States
Troy Times
The Bill to Come Bonnet Banter
A humorous exchange about a bonnet lacking a bill with Mrs C noting no bill is on the hat. Mr C quips that the bill will arrive separately in a wheelbarrow by month’s end, a playful Tit Bits aside reflecting fashion jokes of the era.
Strong Bird Facts The Golden Eagle’s Power
The golden eagle is noted for great strength and can carry about 8 pounds. This shows its impressive hunting and flight capabilities.
Labor Saver and the Electric Motor at a Pittsburg Steel Mill
A writer recalls visiting a large Pittsburg steel mill where a 50 ton molten steel ladle is moved by a crane while workers transport boards by hand. The contrast highlights how electric motors perform remarkable tasks, often taken for granted as routine.
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Pittsburg
F. C. Scott
Engineering Magazine
British merchants urged by English consul in Vera Cruz
English consul Mr. Leay notes few British houses in Mexico and that liberal advertising helps America capture over half the trade. He highlights Britain's advantage in welcoming foreign buyers who visit to learn of local production, while Mexican merchants complain that business principals are inaccessible when visiting England.
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Leay
Vera Cruz
Mexico
America
Mr. Leay
England
Boy Almost Killed At Mill Falls From Gears
Stroud Oklahoma report says the young son of Thomas Warren was badly mangled after he fell into the Yeager mill gearing while climbing among machinery. A loose belt prevented instant death. One ear was torn off and later sewn back on. facial injuries were dressed and recovery chances later deemed good.
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Stroud
Okla
Thomas Warren
Yeager
Novel Pie Party and Air Breathing Advice
A cake party for girls features pie shaped puzzle cards with words beginning with P. Mme. Hebe urges deep breaths of pure air to refresh sleep, warn against unventilated rooms, and recommends opening a window slightly at night for better air quality and health.
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Mme. Hebe
Grandmothers Gather for Anecdote Tea Party
A hostess invites eight guests all grandmothers to share stories of their grandchildren. The event features an old-fashioned castor centerpiece, geraniums and white tea roses, pressed chicken with croquettes, pickles, jelly, biscuits, custard, sponge cake, and tea. Gold band china and pansy arrangements mark each place.
Pre-Nuptial Luncheon Celebrates Bride Elect With Green Theme
A charming pre nuptial luncheon arranged in green and white featured a lake centerpiece created by an oblong mirror with smilax. White swans held green ribbons guiding guests to place cards, with almonds and gilt heart seals, plus heart shaped pastries, pistachio ice cream, and toasts to the bride.
Herringbone Stitch Fabric Technique for Canvas Filling
A historic note describes herringbone stitching as a new filling method for canvas. It creates a strong border or stripe and can serve as an all over pattern. The technique uses two colors for contrast and visual interest.
Learnable Needlework Stitching With Bold Double Portions
The description notes a strong stitch work where the long portions are doubled in places. The method is clearly shown in the illustration. Berlin wool filoselle or tapestry wool are suitable materials for this technique.
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Berlin
A Good Shampoo Ingredients and Preparation
A good shampoo is prepared by dissolving camphor in alcohol then adding the remaining ingredients. Use one half ounce borax one quarter ounce bicarbonate of soda one half drachm camphor one quarter ounce glycerine one pint rose water and one ounce alcohol.
Who Is Served First In a Formal Dinner
The article discusses etiquette on serving order in formal dining. It notes that an older hostess should be served before guests, while a younger hostess should have guests served first. It explains reasons related to taking initiative and ensuring dishes are correct, and concludes that generally women guests should be served before the hostess.
Curious cases of bibliophagia across history
The piece recounts historical anecdotes of people forced to eat books or writings. It notes Americo Scarlatti on bibliophagia as a destruction cause and cites 19th century tales from Europe of papal delegates, creditors notes eaten, Tartars consuming books, and satirical authors compelled to swallow manuscripts under duress.
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Americo Scarlatti
England
Castell
Scientific American
Oelrich
Isaac Volmar
Bernard
Saxony
Philip Oldenburger
Pincushion Design With Eyelet Heart Embroidery
A dainty pincushion is made by cutting two large heart shaped linen pieces with a border. Line with pink lawn and embroider a center eyelet design on the upper piece. stitch eyelets in a heart shape on both pieces. Place cushions between and lace with pale pink ribbon finishing with ribbon paws at top and bottom.
Care of the Hair Routines for Shine and Growth
The article outlines hair care practices to keep hair beautiful. It recommends shampooing every ten days with a green soap mix, drying in the sun, and applying a hair tonic nightly by rubbing it into the scalp with fingertips.
Fashion notes describe hip fitting skirts for season
Skirts that fit tightly about the hips are praised as the only good option for the season with few exceptions. Occasional ceilings with fullness in hip plaits remain, but are cut and laid to stay in place as if molded.
Acceptance of Invitation for May 15 Gathering
Mr. 2nd dirs. G. accepts with pleasure the invitation from Mr. and Mrs. K. and Mr. and Mrs. W. for Tuesday evening May 15. The envelope is addressed to the hostess at whose Scouse the party will take place.
Itching Scalp Care Tips and Massage Guidance
Advice on scalp care recommends nightly massage for ten minutes to reduce itching and hair shedding. Emphasizes gentle touch and consistency. An added tip suggests weekly use of a conditioner or treatment to support scalp health.
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