Dust clouds saved Washington from Confederate attack at Fort Stevens
The Veteran Reserve corps at Fort Stevens recalled a moment when dust raised by about 100 men halted Confederate forces under General Harry and convinced observers that re-enforcements had arrived. The episode, linked to a quiet army drill, is cited in a Washington Star reminiscence alongside notes on English ballads and table carving fashions.
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Washington City
Gate
Veterans’ Reserve Corps
Fort Stevens
Army of
Northern Virginia
Capital
Harry
Washington
Fort Slocum
Ladies at Dinner and the Rise of Lady Carvers
The article traces how necessity rather than gallantry moved ladies into dining roles at private and public meals. It notes the shift from servers to lady carvers at side tables and how Elizabethan practice placed joints high for guests to view. It mentions the evolution to female hosts and helpers, plus a 1658 suggestion to avoid forks for decorum.
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Grand Dame
Gifted With No Fatal Dower
In a quoted London Spare Moments sketch a father asks his servant Thomas for thoughts on his son’s bride. Thomas remarks she is rich and clever and a joy to talk to, but laments her beauty as a sin she cannot answer for, revealing a humorous regional voice.
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Thomas
London
Product of the Clove Tree
The limbs of the clove tree being very brittle, a peculiar four sided ladder is used. As fast as the buds are collected they are spread in the sun until they assume a brownish color, when they are put into the storehouse ready for market. A ten year old plantation should produce twenty pounds of cloves to a tree. Trees of twenty years frequently produce upwards of 100 pounds each.
Wall Street Methods in a Farm Scene
A quirky dialogue contrasts Wall Street talk with rural chores. The City Nephew asks where the uncle is and learns he is in the barn watering stock while his Aunt notes the nephew learned the broker’s office trade there.
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Wall Street
New York Herald
Picture Not Yet Taken Laughs and Nerve
A judge remarks on Birdie blinking and Happy Hogan noting he never faced the price of a photo, while Birdie asserts he did pay but lacked the nerve to pose.
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Happy Hogan
Birdie
Woman’s Suitably Critical Echoes in Domestic Quarrel
The Philadelphia Bulletin reports a domestic dispute where a wife condemns her husband’s faults, contrasting him with her father’s behavior. The item highlights family dynamics and tensions within married life.
The Big German Trout Hatchery Dilemma
The article notes the big German brown trout harms native brook trout by eating fry and larger fish. It reports sportsmen favor native trout and suggests abandoning German hatchery programs. It also mentions Spokane paying for injuries from defective sidewalks and describes the Volga as a major Russian river at 2300 miles draining about half of European Russia.
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Volga
Russia
Taft Defends Philippine Policy In Chicago Speech
William H. Taft civil governor of the Philippine Islands arrived in Chicago from San Francisco and rejected claims that the U S hides facts or endorses concentration camps He said there has been no concealment and that opposition is fomented by the Hong Kong junta He described a cordon or dead line as a mis understood measure for insurrection remnants and noted improving native support for U S institutions He was bound for Cincinnati and then Washington after a family bereavement.
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Chicago
William H. Taft
Philippine’ Islands
San Francisco
Philippines
Taft
Stephen Benzal
Aguinaldo
United States
Hong Kong
Batangas
Pennsylvania Road
Cincinnati
Washington
Hill testifies on community of interest plan before ICC
James J. Hill, head of Great Northern Securities and Great Northern Railway, testifies for over three hours in Chicago. He argues competition does not lower rates, cites lower Northwest rates amid peaceful ties with Northern Pacific, and explains the Northern Securities formation as a transfer of control to old managers seeking a close corporation. He says the Burlington purchase was a necessity, not a trust move.
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Chicago
James J. Hill
Great Northern Securities, Company
Great Northern Railway Company
Interstate Commerce Commission
Northwest
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Burlington
Hill
Northern Securities Company
Schurman Explains Speech on Philippine Independence
Ithaca N Y Jan 27 President Schurman explained his Boston remarks urging eventual independence for the Philippines He argued that if Luzon and Visaya Christians prove ready for self rule the United States would grant it He backed President Roosevelt and opposed Wheaton who favored colonial servitude like Java and India.
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Philippines
Ithaca
N. J
Schurman
Boston
Luzon
Visaya
Roosevelt
General Wheaton
Java
India
Saloon Killing in Cincinnati Linked to Insult Claim
Saloonkeeper Michael Rieger arrested for murder after striking Saloonkeeper August Stagge with a wagon wheel spoke in Cincinnati. Stagge died from the blow last night amid a dispute over alleged insults to Stagge's daughter. Stagge's death is linked to an alleged insult and demand for an apology.
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Cincinnati
Stagge
Michael Rieger
Rieger
Kroger to Visit America Reported by Telegraph
London dispatch to the Daily Telegraph from Brussels says Mr Kroger plans a tour of the United States and will visit major cities including New York and Philadelphia. The report notes preparatory arrangements and mentions potential destinations and engagements.
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Kroger
America
London
Daily Telegraph
Brussels
New York
Philadelphia
Diler
Will
House Panel Tightens Oleomargarine Restrictions
Washington January 24 The House agriculture committee voted 12 to 5 to report a bill stricter than the Gront measure. It raises taxes on oleomargarine and on butter substitutes colored to imitate butter. Imitations of white butter fall under the new tax and penalty provisions for manufacturers.
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House
Washington
Friends of
House Committee On Agriculture
McCleary
Minnesota
Bradstreet reviews trade signals and spring expansion
Bradstreet's notes favorable influences the week, with steady prices overall though cereals soften on liquidation. Snow in the western winter wheat belt accelerates spring trade at major jobbing centers while exporters show renewed wheat interest. rail earnings remain a concern and car receipts mild despite better distribution.
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Bradstreet
New York
Corn Blockades Cause KC Yard Jams and High Prices
In Kansas City on January 24 a corn blockade tied up railroad yards with 1,000 cars of corn held. Grain merchants report strong prices as the southwest buys from the north and east rather than selling locally. Most corn originates in Iowa and northeastern Nebraska, with the Dakotas and northern Illinois also contributing large supplies.
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Kansas City
Great Southwestern
Iowa
Nebraska
Dakotas
Ilinois
Exonerate Union Officials Ex in UMWHearing
Indianapolis January 24. A United Mine Workers committee exonerates President John Mitchell and Secretary-Treasurer W R Wilson from charges raised by Miss Millie Meredith. The panel found no misrepresentation by the officers regarding ex-Secretary-Treasurer Pearse’s finances. The report was adopted by a rising vote.
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Mitchell
Wilson
Indianapolis
United Mine Workers’ ‘Convention
Millie Meredith
John Mitchell
W. R. Wilson
Pearse
21 Killed in Lost Creek Mine Disaster Near Oskaloosa
A noon dust explosion at the Lost Creek coal mine ten miles southeast of Oskaloosa Iowa killed 21 miners and injured eight others. Rescue efforts faced fumes and flare ups as volunteers reached the east entry. property damage is estimated at $10,000.
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Oskaloosa
Lost Creek
Joe Gaspers
Frank Gaspers
Jim Stohal
Sylvester Creighton
Joe Berto
Andy Pash
Frank Secress
John Martin
John Biros
Mike Hraha
Jack Manley
Mike Fox, Jr
Bone Fish
Rush Fish
A. B. Crews
Jack Elder
Dave Walter
Sam Humphrey
Jim Humphrey
Alex Gray
Ed Secress
Ed Swanson
Jonas Mable
Olive Mabio
John Jenkins
William Harvey
George Gogo
Harry Derrock
Eddyville
Capture of Boer General Viljoen Reported by Kitchener
London reports Lord Kitchener says General B Viljoen was captured near Lydenberg in the Transvaal Colony. Colonel Wilson seized 20 Boers near Frankfort. a fierce fight followed a failed recapture attempt with casualties on both sides. House passes urgent deficiency bill with a $500000 item for Philippines soldiers. A brutal blizzard at Sault Ste Marie sinks a driver under the ice, three passengers rescued.
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By &Judah
London
Kitchener
Johannesburg
B. Viljoen
Lydenberg
Transvaal
Wilson
Frankfort
Orange River Colony
House
Washington
Philippines
Sault Ste. Marie
Here
Canadian
T. Lebla
Storm Delays Passenger Trains Across Northwest
In St. Paul on January 28 nearly all passenger trains were delayed by one to six hours while coast trains ran 12 to 15 hours late due to a severe northwest storm. The extreme cold also hindered maintaining full steam.
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St. Paul
Jan
Committee Hears Canal Men in Washington Session
The senate committee on interoceanic canals delayed a report and set hearings to begin next Monday. Isthmian commission members and other witnesses may be summoned as needed.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Interoceanic Canals
Isthmian Commission
Charles Woodward Caught Near Casper
Casper Wyoming January 28 Charles Woodward alleged slayer of Deputy Sheriff Ricker was captured near belongings. Sheriff Wm B. to start for Billings today prisoner back to Casper.
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Charles’ Woodward
Casper, Wy
Charles Woodward
Ricker
Billings
Tori Sawre L
Casper
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