Trade With China and the Flowery Kingdom’s Trade Rise
George S. Bowen argues for stronger U S Chinese trade ties citing a 400 million population. He predicts rail expansion and new demand for textiles, iron, machinery, and farm implements as China modernizes. He endorses the American Chinese Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai to showcase U S goods and capture orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George 5. Y. Bowen
American Textile Manufacturers’ Association
Wind and Water
China
Mir
Loi Hang Chang
Cldaa
George 8. Bowen
Ass'h
United States
Chamber of Commercce
Shanghai
Chamber of Commerce Management
Shangrai
Col. Denby
Ching
Jerrigan
Fulay
Chamber of Commerce
Chicago Exchange
Chicago
Bublish
Elill
Olina
Jewess Joins Salvation Army in New York City
Ray Kemp a young Jewish woman from New York, recently joined the Salvation Army. She works at a rubber factory and is liked by coworkers for her gentle manners. Her decision has caused family tension, though she plans to support herself independently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chao Kemp
Deweas
Salvation Army
Miss Kemp
Miss Werp Geld
Galvation Army
How Coffee Was Discovered Elven Narrative
A fifteenth century traveler in Abyssinia finds fragrant berries on a tree. He crushes them, accidentally brews them in water, and feels revived. In Aden the musti, a former opium smoker, drinks the infusion and names the plant cahuah meaning force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abyssinia
Aden
Arabia
Cologne Cathedral Claims World High Puling Record
The Cologne Cathedral rises 511 feet from pavement to the cupola top, second only to the Eiffel Tower and Washington Monument in height. Construction began August 15 1248 and reached completion August 1 1880, more than six years after the cornerstone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eiffel Tower
Washington Monument
Cologne Cathedral
Ainshed
Cormer
Pigeon Shooting Contest Proposed for Trenton
A proposal from Yardville shooter Charles Zwerlein aims to hold a December pigeon shooting championship in Trenton New Jersey. The plan calls for 100 birds per entrant at 80 yards with a $100 entry fee and free blue birds supplied for 10 to 12 entrants.
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Harles .Zwerlein
Yardville
N. J
Trenton
Brewer
Dr. Carver
Budd
Class
Gilbert
Eliott
Fulford
Grimm
Claridge
Winston
McMurchy
Upson
Herkes
Charlie
Corbett Sharkey Heavyweight Match Likely Self Negotiated
A San Francisco dispatch reports ongoing talks between James J. Corbett and Thomas Sharkey for the heavyweight title. No club has posted guarantee money, and Corbett controls negotiations for both fighters, suggesting the bout may have been a sham from the start.
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Jim Corbett
Tom Sharkey
San Francisco
Cal
James J. Corbett
Thomas Sharkey
National
Eureka Club
Dong
Corbett
Sharkey
Pugilista
Dayton marksman Bella Heikes collects historic firearms trophies
Dayton shooter Capt. Ben Hick profile notes Heikes world champion inanimate target shot owning a 45 inch barrel Joseph Golner smooth bore muzzle loader over 70 years old and a fit match for field use. The piece highlights his trophies medals cups and prized silvers as well as Hick’s early life and shooting career.
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Bella Heikes
Dayton
Joseph Golner
Heikes
Leikes
Wade
Keikes
Ekill
Ben Hick
Sterligg
Lil
Sixth Infantry
Sterling, Tit
D. J. Foster
Port Sheridan
Mick
Robert Cox Cup And US Women’s Golf Championship Vase
The Robert Cox cup, emblematic of the United States women’s golf championship, is described as a vase of Etruscan origin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Cox
United States
Proposed Pinehurst Tournament Sparks Local Debate
The article discusses a planned but disputed idea for a match play tournament to revive interest in a local game. It names players and organizers and notes potential schedules and prizes, while urging support for an eventual run of competitive events and exhibitions.
Corbett Eyes New Show Biz Return After Boxing Plans
Joseph Donovan reports from New York that Jim Corbett contemplates a return to the show business and a new boxing match setup. The piece notes alleged overstatement of funds for a planned bout and questions market interest as promoters seek public attention before funding.
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Broadway
New York
Jim Corbett
Jim
Corbett
All Stars
Craw
Joseph Donovan
Billy Hinle England and the pickanisny boxing move
Billy Hill known as Mel Aorne's pickanisny joins England boxing scene. The piece notes he may improve his record padding while comments on race laws in Britain and predicts he could fare well against top competition as a hard puncher with potential at his weight.
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Billy Hill
Mel Aorne
England
Pick
Wislet Ran4 Joins E H Sothern Company As Young Actress
Wislet Ran4, youngest daughter of the late Katherine Rogers, has joined E H Sothern's company. She is a sister of Pleane Morretti and Katherine Florence Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wislet Ran4
Katherine Rogers
E. H. Sothern
Pleane
Morretti
Katherine Florence Williams
Flying Machines Declared Solved A Curious Calvoid Discussion
Scientific Corner surveys claims that flying machines are not yet practical and mocks the public fascination with aerial craft. The piece critiques preservation methods and discusses hashish use and medical cautions, noting dangers of improper preservation and decay.
Curious Ribbon Seal Described From Behring Sea
The ribbon seal is a small to medium sized seal with a distinctive yellowish white band along its body. It inhabits waters and shores of the Behring Sea, is rarely seen and rarely captured, and little is known about its habits.
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Seala
Behring Sea
Embalming Necessity and Public Perception in Mortuary Practice
The text discusses embalming as a means to preserve a body for special purposes. It notes frequent dissatisfaction when the preservative process fails to meet expectations and acknowledges the embalmer's significant but sometimes contested role in postmortal care.
Remarkable Redwood Bridge Across Cerritos Creek
A long, dramatic description of a wooden bridge between San Mateo and Peamiera California crossing Cerritos Creek. The passage extols the redwood structure, laments flaws in the support and construction, and discusses the bridge’s potential for power generation and impact on local progress. The narration mingles technical speculation with vivid imagery of the bridge and surrounding landscape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cerritos Creek
San Mateo
Peamiera
San Gregorio
California
Press
Catipoek
What Is Quicksand and How It Forms
A 19th century style explanation describes quicksand as dry sand that gains water to 5 percent of its volume or 25 percent of its weight when wetted. It notes that submerged water keeps the sand firm under pressure, while repeatedly shaking and rewetting can cause sudden collapse. It also mentions artificial mixtures to preserve ice, requiring 71 to 22 percent water and thorough agitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hooda
Leeda
Peerc
la Rey
Roent
Editor-Years of Jokes Not Original in Print
A terse note notes that editor humor is rarely original and laments reuse of gags. It hints at a vamp or stork themed joke as example while referencing a Philadelphia record in a casual, joking tone.
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Fomerist
Epicn
Philadelphis Record
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