Alarm Over China Situation Increases Army Prep
Washington reports say general staff and army chiefs are intensifying study of the Chinese situation and planning for additional reinforcement to the Manila garrison. The Chinese unrest is seen as potentially triggering conflict in theflowery kingdom, with officers noting natives ready to strike unless restrained by capable leadership. Details mention Wood’s earlier exploits in Cuba and Roosevelt’s 10th Cavalry, tying past actions to current military posture.
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China
Washington
Congress
Philippines
Jeland
High Seas
Manila
Shanghai
Canton
Peking
Western Plains
Cuba
Spain
Wood
Theodore Roosevelt
Las Animas
San Juan
Santiago
Santiags
Thasland
Palma
Anticipating the Census Forecast for Leading Cities
An expert statistician, tied to the Census Bureau in Washington, projects city population gains for 1016 from 1010. Using growth trends, building data, directories, and local censuses, he presents the top seven cities. New York leads with a substantial gain noted as 4,487,2021,000,000 in the projection.
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Census Bureau
Washington
China and foreign influence in see-saw of power
The article discusses rising Chinese patriotism amid antiforeign sentiment, noting student merchants leading a push to overthrow the old regime while fearing foreign encroachment. It cites central authority under Yuan Shikai, growing military readiness, and complex implications for foreign relations amid the tensions in China and broader Asian power dynamics. It also lists census like city population changes and projected growth rates in major U.S. cities.
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United States
Philippines
China
Shanghai
Chine
Russia
Japan
Ching
Ith
Yuan Shib-kal
Cant
Mt. Ary Mandivars
Pethat
Goldiera
Notes of Current Events and Police Edicts
Maj General Corbin and others sail from Manila to Hong Kong leaving Maj General Wood in charge of the island army. St Louis police new rule bans swearing on duty. first violator Myron J. Amick dies in New York. Carl Blake of the Metropole Club Minneapolis admits gambling. appeals judge upholds ten months jail for Dominick O Malley turfman in New Orleans mayor libel case. O Malley fined 3000 dollars for libeling Attorney Luzenbung.
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Corbin
Atnf
Manila
Hongkong
Wood
St. Louis
New Order
Myron J. Amick
Buffalo Bill
New York
Elgip
LL. Dn
Carl Blake
Metropoles Club
Minneapolis
Wight
Toujsingan Supreme Court
Dominick'o. O'Malley
Behan
New Orleans
Cha Item
O'Malley
Luzenbung
Morocco Question Fraught Conference Hints at Compromise
Delegates at the Morocco conference face rising tensions between France and Germany over control of a semi military force. Neutral powers seek a middle ground, with plans ranging from police under the Sultan to an international force for a limited trial. Neither side is ready to publish concessions or finalize a path forward.
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Iadit
France
Germany
Saya
Morocco
Spain
Transcontinental Travel and Rail Stock Shifts Reported
The article notes that travel around the world is now possible via the Canadian Pacific Railway and allied steamship lines. It mentions the Transcontinental Passenger Association weighing cuts to summer tour rates. It reports Norfolk and Western ordering 75 locomotives from American Locomotive Works for passenger and freight use. Stock markets react as Gillespie resolution for Pennsylvania railroad investigation passes. It criticizes New York Central lines as a waterway-like system compared to other eastern roads, highlighting grade and mountain challenges.
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Canadian Pacific Railway
Transcontinental Passenger Association
Norfolk and Western
American Locomotive Works
Stock Exchange
Gillespie
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pennsylvania
Chicago
New York Central
Commodore Vanderbilt
Middle Waest
Atlantic Ocean
Heinze and the Seven Pears War in Montana Copper
In Montana a vast copper dispute involving Heinze and the United Copper Company formed a giant trust after a 400 million dollar legal battle. Papers filed at Butte transferred Heinze holdings and the Montana Ore Purchasing smelter to trustee Chemis F. Cole. The United Copper Company will receive 25 million cash and stock, while output drops from 40 million to 12–15 million pounds. The new company aims to lift production to 75–90 million pounds as properties reopen. Heinze entered the field in 1906, battled rivals, and Amalgamated formed under Marcus Daly with Standard Oil backers. his knowledge of local conditions gave him an edge.
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Feanafer
Atinen Maile
Amuzemated
Copper
Montana
Struggten
Augustus ‘Heinze
Spectrcular
Armalgamat
Bhye
Butte, Mont
Heinze
United Copper Company
Chemis F. Cole
Heinze Corporation
United Copper
Augustus Heinze
Ele
Amalgamated Company
Marcus Daly
Rockefellers
H. T. Rogers
Jones Stillman
Standard Oil
Torrey Preaches to 15000 Converts in Philadelphia Armory
Reverend Torrey and Alexander drew 15000 to Philadelphia armory revivals with over 200 converts in one day. Afternoon session was women only and night session men only, described as the largest separate male and female congregations in the city. One woman fractured her nose in the rush. The revival dominates public life as police report little crime amid religious excitement.
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia Armory
Armory
Hven
Startling Trade Figures for 1908 Prosperity
The final trade statistics for 1908 confirm the preliminary forecasts and show extraordinary national prosperity. The product of farm, mine, and factory was so large that moving it would fill 88,184,857 freight cars, 4,000,000 more than in 1904. A train of 33 million cars would stretch 224,400 miles, circumnavigating Earth nine times, with 823,000 locomotives needed to haul it. Such a train would almost use nearly all U S railway mileage just to store the cars and engines.
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Sprce
Moon
United States
Wires Sparks and Global Affairs Adsorb Headlines
A mosaic of early 20th century items reports army cavalry gear shifts, a Bracebridge company wind up, and stalled royal wedding gifts. Legal actions include James Hazen Hyde sued for 72000 by Equitable Life, while Ha waiian colony leadership plans and Carnegie Tech honors surface. A street shooting in San Francisco leaves a man dead with bystander injuries.
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Dominion Milla Company
Bracebridge, Ont
Toronto
Washington
Alica Roosevalt
James Hazen Hyde
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Grand Trunk Pacific Railroad
Westchester Country Club
New York
Honolulu
W. M. Barton
D. C
Minerva Club
Henry
Conrad
Johns Hopkins University
San Francisco
William Woolbridge
Taplcs Sult Bas 1
Cleanliness and discipline boost hog growth and profits
A. L. Stanley of Indiana Farmer argues that spotless pens, whitewash, lime, and regular disinfection outperform neighbors with dirty pens and lice. He notes hogs reach 25 to 60 pounds heavier at market age when kept clean and well cared for, while disinfecting costs are negligible compared to feed losses. He invites Mr. Bollter to publish.
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Mary
Teachas
Bollter
Lberty
A. L. Stanley
Indiana Farmer
Poultry Ills and Home Remedies for Colds and Diphtheria
A historical note explains how to judge fowl illnesses from symptoms, distinguishing common colds from germ diseases. It describes signs like watery eyes, nasal discharge, and swollen face for croup or influenza, and suggests remedies such as warm mashes with ginger or pepper, sulphur fumigation, tar or resin oil, and quinine pills to arrest ordinary colds.
Feeding ensilage to dairy cows in balanced rations
A practical dairy farmer outlines ensilage use as main feed with 30 to 80 pounds per day, steamed in winter, balanced with bran and clover hay, and fed twice daily. Grass is relied on for only 60 to 76 days yearly. surplus ensilage or a sweet corn plot may supplement.
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Jersey Bulletin
Corn Belt
Indiana
Old Stock Best for Breeders In Poultry
The foundation of success in poultry lies in good breeding stock. Save and keep mature geese, turkeys, ducks, and productive hens for next year. Do not overly rely on young stock as it weakens future flocks, especially with ducks. Select the best old breeders to avoid weak offspring.
Seedsmen Press Grass Seed Selection for Meadows
Farmers rarely seek seed expert advice for meadow grasses, trusting tailors grocers and other suppliers instead. Seedsmen and state experiment stations have tested grass seed combinations for soil types and purposes, offering better results when farmers share soil and crop goals. Farmers should utilize available expert guidance more readily.
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Farmera
Indianapolis News
Abolish the Blindfolding Blinders on Horses
Kansas City Live Stock Indicator argues against blinders in horses. It says blinders block sight of frightening objects, increasing fear. Instead, expose horses to flags cars umbrellas and other stimuli so they learn to cope with what they see.
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Kansas City
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