Illness of Helen Keller Reported in National Paper
A Philadelphia or Iowa era tale reports Helen Keller, famed deaf and blind author and lecturer, ill and collapsing under study strain. She is bedbound in Massachusetts near John A. Macy's tomb, with observers noting mental alertness despite physical collapse and uncertainty about when she can resume her public work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mins Uelon Keller
John A. Macy
Wenthim
Mass
Miss Keller
Nothrs
Monty
Lwradlé
Misa Koller
Wortland
New Electric Smelting Method Aims to Cut Pig Iron Costs
A Canadian government backed project at Lake Superior's Ontario side promises to revolutionize steel making. Electric melting tests at Lake Superior Consolidated plants show pig iron could be produced for 10 a ton, about 5 less than current methods. The work, directed by Canadian authorities, may unlock rich ore fields in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sault Ste
Myrie
Onn
Neckot
Lake Suparige ® Corporation
Quebec move on church property tax sparks clash
In Quebec the legislature passed a bill to tax Catholic church property in Rimouski including the bishop's palace cemetery convent and land worth 400000 not exempt all now. A showdown is expected as opponents push back in private bills committee. Other items mention Seattle accident reactions and secret marriages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quesbec
Rimousk
Lower St. Lawrence
Elgin School Burned In Wigin 1 Destruction
A fire destroyed Locust street school in Wigin 1, with logs, building, furniture and books valued around 40000 dollars. Nearby houses suffered damage and about five hundred children lose classes for a forced vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Locust Street
Wigin
Labour's Triumph in Britain Replacing Elite Parliament Seats
The article notes a broad Labour victory across British constituencies. Unionists, nobles, and big-money Liberals fell as Labour entrants from mining, steel, carpentry and other trades won key seats in Manchester, Bradford, Norwich, Burnley, Leicester, Wolverhampton and beyond, signaling a democratic shift in Parliament with working-class representation increasing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Itv
James Ferguson
Manchester
Ernest Blower
Bradford
Norwich
Burnley
Deptford
Manchester Ship Canal
Stoke-on-Trent
Newenatle-on-lyne
Morley
Lord Goschen
Bolton
Leicester
John Balleston
Wolverhampton
Alfred Hicknan
Morpeth
Glamorganshire
Leeds
Chicago Post Office Strained By Clerical Shortage And Aging Infrastructure
Chicago faces severe mail overload as 900 clerks were required on a Sunday to clear congestion. Aging pneumatic tubes and the factory-like building burden hamper operations, with relief not expected until July 4 after next year’s appropriation. Postmaster Busse travels to Washington seeking more staff. Governor Wickens appointed in territorial matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Clarke
Washington
Rnid
Busse
Wallach Criticizes Cromwell in Canal Affairs Fallout
The Panama Canal debate centers on Wallach's counterclaims about Cromwell’s influence as fiscal agent and adviser. Testimony alleges Wallach faced caustic criticism tied to Taft and Cromwell, while Wallach defends his resignation as chief engineer amid claims of overpowering leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama Canal
Waleace
Cromwell
Panama Repub
Panama Railroad
Edviget
Canal
Panama Legation
Panama American Company
Panama Canal Company
Ecoming
Cromell
Wallner
Morgan
Tait
Shouts
Wallace
Taft
Art
Manhattan
Pénguin
Scleeton
Basia
Politicians and leaders mingle in early 1900s gossip mix
A杂 collection notes Gen Theodora Bingham as New York police commissioner and West Point graduate, Labouchére’s long defences, Riis quotes misreported, and political figures like M. Fallieroa and Brunce’s president featured amid corporate charter challenges and legal moves against the Standard Oil conglomerate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodora Alfred Bingham
New York
West Point
Henry Labouchére
Mbel Gulte
Agding
Truth
Representatives Hui
Cine
Et Hacking
Vermont
Connor
Naw York
Jacob Riis
White
Congresa
M. Fallieroa
Brunce
Dominican deferred debt saga stirs U S Senate debate
Washington reports reveal Dominican Republic officials bought large holdings of La Deuda Diferida scrip once issued to settle foreign claims. Emilio Fonbert says the plan will pay out fully as soon as the treaty is ratified, though the debt’s value remains uncertain. The saga traces revolutions over forty years and shows scrip used to reward allies and cover official salaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Domingo
Washington
Cokreap
Amos
Elias
la Danda Dateriday
Emilio Fonbert
Santo Domingo
Senate
United States
Inez
Morales
Alwaya
Serlp
Cblefa
President Roosevelt Denounces Theater Seating Bias in Army Case
President Roosevelt defends enlisted service by calling uniform a badge of honor and endorsing leniency for Lt Roy S Taylor in a court martial. He condemns any discrimination against soldiers in public venues, urging citizens to resist such bias and pursue legal action if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Tate
Roy S. Taylor
Taylor
Army
United States
Awful Murder Record Cited Against United States
An excerpt cites 1905 homicide figures from the Chicago Tribune, claiming 212 homicides in the United States for the year and asserting the U S remains top among nations in crime. It notes a high homicide rate per million and compares with Germany France and the United Kingdom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inliane
Aimericane
Chicago Tribune
United States
Anttar
France
United Kingdom
Destructive Irrigation Threatens Colorado River Reach
A western Colorado river project nears a tipping point as water accumulation forms a large unwanted lake. Engineers plan to redirect the current. the issue is described as difficult. Reclamation lines are debated before proceeding. A society linked to Rev. Dr. Charles B. Farzon of Broadway Tabernacle, New York, supports promoting peace and arbitration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado River
Vaid
Charles B
Broadway ‘Tabernacle
New
Yor
Fragmented Senate debate on Santo Domingo treaty and railroad bills
The article recounts a crowded Senate session with Mr Patterson introducing a resolution opposing the Santo Domingo treaty, debate over a shipping bill, and discussions on the railroad rate bill. House actions included pensions, reclamation funds, dam construction, and several measures benefiting veterans, while committee maneuvering and party discipline figures dominate the political theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Waa
Patterson
Cota
Weller
Mer
Bailey
Democratic “Party
Santo Domingo
Oggyi
Gourke” Cochran
Mann
Williams
Mapburn
Mystery Patient Recovers After Years of Illness
A fragmentary 1908 letter describes a prolonged illness with headaches, irregular heartbeats, swelling, and fatigue. After reading a booklet on Dr. William Travis's Pink Pills, a patient reports dramatic improvement within a few weeks and credits the pills with restoring health and vitality. The note invites inquiries to the UN Medicis Co. in Bchenlac.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antémin
Linteolu Phita
Plainfeld
Claud
Auomin
Ray Jong
Wile Travis
Chow
Willian
UN Medicis Co
Bchenlac
Deafness Cure Claim From Local Advertisements
An advertisement asserts a single method to cure deafness via remedies targeting inflamed Eustachian tubes. It claims nine of ten cases arise from catarrh and offers a $100 reward for a proven incurable case, naming J Cheney & Co Toledo and Luke Family Pills, amid dubious medical assertions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Cheney & "Co. Toledo
Tc. Luke Family
Origin of porous plasters and ape-man footprints debated
Worth Knowing notes Allcock's porous plasters claim originality while discussing claims that footprints found near Warrnambool Victoria were traces of prehistoric man. Dr Klantsch and Dr Harman depicted the prints as ape-man evidence, linking Australian fossils to an ancient Antarctic landmass connection to Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cortutm Snatke
Warrnimbool
Victoria
Stjs
London Chronicle
Germany
Australia
Warant
Warrnambool
Klnntsel
Klantsch
Tasmanian
Indian Ocean
Agia
Atrien
Boy's Breakfast Shows Grape-Nuts Health Benefits
A North New York boy improved greatly after starting daily Grape-Nuts breakfast. His mother credits the cereal with steady digestion, reduced nervousness, and strong growth, noting that the boy now eats Grape-Nuts regularly and feels better overall. Postum Company of Battle Creek cited in the advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoostele
Falla
N.Y
Bette
Lny
Postum Company
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
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Hughe
Iowa
Helen Keller
Quebec May
Unienwin
Seattle
Frank J
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A. H. Hawkins
Pusaen- Bars
Valencia
Rich Helr
James
Hopkins
Jame Hopkins
St. Louis
Diamond, Match Company
Miss I
Kelley
Clayton
Talius Meyer
Mary. E
Smith
Lan
Foun Lynda
James Kester
Hottonwood Creak
Wyoming
Richard Tynal
Tyndall
Wileler
Clivater
Keller
Biota
Antofagasta
Bay of ‘Moreno
Chili
Orure
Bolivia
Lawrence Dunbar
Notfon
Dayton
Tee
City Art
Chomas Ai
Kansas
Pont Gallery
Aveta
Swope
Adwiton
vivoRdt
Rumiera
Paris
Pavia
Tollovive
Nnn
LABOR
Ralhet
Waldo
New City
Theodore A. Bingz
Bremen
New Orleans
Weat Indies
Tip Alettis
Prasidan Alt
Wickens
Wallach
Ves
Lic
Army Snob
Hiatt Honrs
Menara
Aso
Henry
Tesna
Hach
Wisi
Mar Bacon
Ioan Gilthovp
Pitterson
Ilesple
Lexag
Ty Interstate Commentée Commission
Pennsylvania Railroad
Tillman
Rmllraads
West Virginia
Lad
Committee On Interstate Commerce
House
Reclamation
North Dakota
Rock River
Crand Detour
Abe House
Secretary of the Interior
Kingisher, Okin
Kiowa, Colmanche
Oklahoma
Nathwaus Judi
Conmittes Sill
Moonevelt
Sonatore
Garter
Dulisidy
Bill
Rocky Mountains
Boat
Inh
Cleveland
Allcock
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