Marconi Weds Beatrice O'Brien in London Ceremony
The marriage of Guglielmo Marconi to the Honorable Beatrice O'Brien drew crowds to St George’s church in London causing traffic stoppage outside. Lord Inchiquin gave away the bride as she wore a noble entourage of four bridesmaids. The couple planned a honeymoon in Ireland before touring Italy with royal guests in Rome and a large gift collection totaling many jewels.
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Guglielmo Marconi
Beatrice O'Brien
Inchiquin
St. George's Church
Flanover Sqanare
London
Sig
Marcon
Italy
Lord Inchiquin
Ireland
New York
Iome
Victor Emmanuel
Helena
Quirinal
Indiana Maniac Stirs Omaha in Wild Wire Pursuit
Edward Mal Jett of Vincennes Indiana sparked a maniacal chase in Omaha’s Twenty fourth and Vinton car barn as he seized a live wire, caused property damage, and then clambered atop a car before a severe shock nearly killed him. Police restrained him after he rallied.
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Pollae
Killa
Edward Mal Jett
Vincennes
Ind
New Street Railway
Twenty-fourth
Vinton Streets
Omaha
Spotted Fever Spread by Flea Bites Theories From Yale
Yale zoologist Professor Verrill argues that the New Haven spotted fever is likely spread by minute blood parasites carried by bites of infected fleas. The notice notes a public statement from Verrill on disease transmission.
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Yale
New Haven
Addison DD. Verrill
Yale Zoological Collection
Conn
Verrill
Fire consumes New York tenement killing and injuring dozens
A five story New York tenement on 1st Avenue burned early Tuesday. A basement fire started by a kerosene lamp in Isaac Davis’s home spread rapidly trapping residents on upper floors. Fire escapes became clogged with debris leaving many roasting to death. Crowded sidewalk and police courtyards witnessed heartbreaking scenes as families searched for missing relatives amidst charred remains.
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Versona
New York
War in the Balkans Looms as Macedonia Edges to Fight Turkey
Washington reports warn of an imminent Balkan conflict as Macedonia arms itself with funds and weapons funded by Mise Btones ransom for Miss Stone. Russia’s influence fades, while Austrian and Russian efforts to restrain Ankara fail. The Macedonian committee, based in Sofia, backs insurgents, drawing broad Bulgarian support amid Turkish provocations.
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Macedonia
Turkey
Arma
Mise Btone
Washington
Balkan
Russia
Constantinople
Miss Stone
Macedonian Committee
Sophia
Bulgaria
Ciba
Trme
Bulgarly
Global Labor and Industry Highlights From Early 1900s News
Reports show journeymen tailors adopting a quadrennial convention date. Freight car orders reach 196,501 with 35,000 steel units. A Russian shop develops a machine for large scale wire miling at 90,000 to 100,000 per hour. The American Juventor unit reportedly never vacations. Patent activity surges with 597 issued in one week. Motor car manufacture grows into a major French industry. Automobile output rises from 1,850 units in 1908 to 22,000 in 1904 valued at about 24 million dollars. A trainmen colony plans to aid Americanization of Japanese railroads under control of the Japanese government. New York workers push for a wage and transport increase to 1,500 dollars per day and car fare. present wages are 1.25 per day away from home. Krupp employs 27,000 at Basen, Germany, the peak workforce, with heavy gun troops on double shifts.
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Juventor
Chamber Syndicate de Automobile de Trance
Japan
New York
Krupp
Basen
Germany
Battle of Mukden Crowned World War I Era Clash
The article recounts the Mukden battle as one of history’s largest and deadliest, noting Oyama’s strategic gains, Nogi’s encirclement, and Kuropatkin’s failing defense. It details maneuvers from February 17 to March 4, the reception of reinforcements, and the vast casualties with estimates from both sides.
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Mukden
Oyama
Nogi
Kuropatkio
Buk Naide
Noegi
Itaslan
Ehlel
Teachet
Linevitch Yataly
Bkanibars
Imperial Tombs
Kawanuna
Kuroeki
Nodau
Bill Oku
Chantan
Riskropatkin
Lhis
Kuropatkin
Newchwang
Russian Forces to Move Troops to Manchuria in War Brief
War office announces 400 60 aore troops dispatched to Manchuria and a steady stream of matériel to the Indian frontier. Grand Duke Vindhak predicts another Russian army sent to the far East as Japanese forces burn wounded soldiers. Gen. Gripenberg defends Kuropatkin, and Japanese capture British steamers Apollo and Scotaman with contraband cargoes bound for Vindivostok.
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al - LO
Russian War Office
Manchuria
Indian
Grand Duke
Vindhak Saya
Russia
Far East
Manetaria
Gen. Gripenberg
St. Petersburg
Gen. Kuropatkin
Osaka
Tie Pass Taken After Bloody Battle In Manchuria News
Japanese forces push into Te Pass after a fierce clash, rout Kuropatkin's army, leaving the Guar general's troops scattered and hungry. The King escapes toward Harbin as reports confirm a major Mikado victory and a likely end for the defeated force. News from Cokio notes the rapture of Tie Pass but few details emerge beyond this triumph.
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Te Pass
Kuropatkin
Harbin
Cokio
Tiepasa
Beaten Mass Crosses Desert Toward Harbin War Narrative
A disorganized retreat across the desert toward Harbin is described as beyond any general's power to command victory or defeat. The piece notes Japanese occupation of Singeling on March 13 and places around eighty miles from Mullen. Grand Duke Nicholas Nicholatovites, a second cousin to the Dau, is named as heir to Kuropatkin in Manchuria, a tall inspector of cavalry aged 50 who steadies from politics on his country estate.
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Harbin
Singeling
Yenden
Mies
Mullen
Nicholas Nicholatovites
Kuropatkin
Manelintia
Dau
Nichols
Alexander II
Nicholas
Hia
Costly Poem Refers to Public Work Slothful Effort
A fragmentary observation from a Houston Post item notes inspectors assessing public work in America. The piece contrasts the writing with what a photograph could capture, referencing a group of thirty workers, two at work, and hints at ambition versus idle effort in public projects.
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Amerias
Amerticae
Kidney Pills Claim Cure for Kidney Diseases
In Scott City Kansas a promotional notice touts Dodd's Kidney Pills as effective against Bright's disease diabetes rheumatism and bladder troubles. It claims the remedy prevents severe illness by treating early kidney disease and includes a testimonial from ex sheriff James Scott praising eight boxes as best for kidney issues.
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Scott
City
Kan
Muvely
Dolla
Biight
Dodd
Bright
Sherrif James
Scott County
The Horse Dealer Says His Secret to Success
The old horse dealer explains that success comes from sharp buying and from selling to appear ignorant, a paradox revealed in a Chicago News quote attributed to the dealer.
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Chicago News
Caldwell's Syrup Popsin Advert for Health Cure
Obscure wartime style ad asserts general health orders disobeyed by illness and promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Popsin as a safe permanent cure. Claims gentle action superior to pills and cathartics. Sold by druggists for 10 cents or $1.00 with a money back guarantee.
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Caldwell
Old Fashioned Children in Early Costume History
A discussion on historical child dress notes that true child costumes did not appear until near the end of the eighteenth century. Prior styles copied adult attire, resulting in stiff, uncomfortable garments for active children. The piece cites Brittany Holland and parts of Switzerland and the Tyrol as places where children still wear adult-like clothes, reflecting an underdeveloped view of youth.
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Brittany
Holland
Switzerland
Tyrol
The Simple Life and Grape-Nuts Health Claim
A testimonial extols simple living and a diet of Grape-Nuts, claiming increased strength, steady nerves, and weight gain from 108 to 126 pounds. The author credits improved health to the cereal from Postum Co of Battle Creek Michigan and urges readers to look for the book The Road to Wellville in each box.
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Postums Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Senate Special Session on Dominican Treaty Debates
The Senate debated the San Domingo treaty with only one amendment offered by Senator Bacon to fund army and navy expenses from San Domingo revenues. Senators sparred on ratification prospects as party lines emerged, with Republicans confident in supporting certain members while others opposed. Executive sessions touched on Nicaraguan extradition and a Russian corporation treaty, with Sen. Morgan alleging a bid to influence Latin American debt and Dominican concessions.
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Bacon
San Domings
Senate
Burrows
la Domingo
McEnery and Foster
Lewisiana
Clark
Arkansas
Gorman
MeHnery
Washington
Teller
Morgan
Dillingham
Spooner
Department of State
Paraker
Cullom
William Nelson
Crowell
New York
United States
Vanderbilt named ambassador to Germany in rumor mill
In the National Capital Cornelius Vanderbilt is said to be slated for the ambassadorship to Germany with Secretary Hay as minister. Other items include an extradition treaty between Corea and the United States and Nicaragua and a sanitary treaty ratified by the Senate.
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Cornelius Vanderbilt
Germany
Hayen
Corea
United States
Nicaragua
Senate
Congress
Canal Zone
Taft
Frederick B. Suttetan
Cleveland
Ohio
Ware Department
Roosevelt
Newel Sanders
Chattanooga
Tenn
the Treasury
War Department
Wisconsin
Raine
Imponey
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