Thanksgiving Day Proclamation by President Roosevelt
Washington October 30 President Roosevelt issues a proclamation designating November 27 as a day of Thanksgiving. He urges national reverence, gratitude for peace and plenty, and calls on citizens to refrain from ordinary work and give thanks in homes and places of worship. The document is signed by Theodore Roosevelt and Secretary John Hay.
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Plague Fears Rise in San Francisco Area
Washington officials report bubonic plague spreading in California with 25 cases and 25 deaths this year. San Francisco conditions may spread the outbreak to Chicago and New Orleans unless strong measures halt transmission. Experts warn improper diagnosis masks the disease and rapid fatal progression follows infection.
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Grows Apples on Large Scale in Kansas Orchards
In a 12 year span Judge Wellhouse expanded to over 1600 acres in Leavenworth Miami and Osage counties producing 60 000 to 80 000 bushels in favorable seasons. He runs a packing and drying plant at Fairmount Hill Leavenworth shipping to Kansas City Chicago New York and foreign points with a net profit of about 104 000 over years. He favors Bert Davis and Jonathan varieties and notes Ben Davis commands the best price. Knoxville rail buy gives Southern railway control of 110 miles of coal lines.
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Acta
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United States Will Have Model Farm
A Washington letter describes Arlington Farms, a new model farm across the Potomac on Arlington estate land formerly unused by the War Department. Secretary Wilson and Prof. B T Galloway plan a public instructional center with a model house, orchard, arboretum, and shade trees, plus a practical arboretum four acres for native Washington trees. The project aims to showcase American fruit varieties, grafting practices, and efficient farming methods for farmers nationwide and abroad.
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Bomb Blast Kills Father Child In Chicago Heights
A revenge driven dynamite blast at a one story cottage in Chicago Heights kills Cordeck family members including a 2 year old, injures the mother Mia and three others. The weapon destroyed the home and fire followed, with investigators noting motive linked to money theft and alleged love for the victim’s daughter.
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Miss Salina Peterson Found Dead in Lake
The body of 17 year old Salina Peterson of Chicago was found in Lincoln Park lagoon after a search lasting more than two weeks. Police say indications point to self destruction. The body was recovered by Delaware Boat club members and taken to Niemeyer’s Waterland.
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Farmers Hold Big Crow Hunt in Bureau County
Illinois residents of Milo township in Bureau County organized a township hunt to cull crows harming fall seeding and poultry. About 2,000 birds were killed after a daylong effort. crows were so dense they blocked sunlight in places. Further hunts are planned.
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Steamer Sco tia Departs Clyde for Antarctic Expedition
London Nov 3 The steamer Sco tia cleared Clyde with a group from the Scottish National Antarctic Association led by William S Bruce of Edinburgh aboard.
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City of Topeks Arrives From Shexway With 150 Passengers
Victoria in British Columbia reports the steamship City of Topeks arriving from Shexway after a rough crossing. The vessel carried one hundred fifty passengers.
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Shexway
Roosevelt on the Presidency
Theodore Roosevelt outlines the presidency as a position of unique importance with personal responsibility. He notes Senate and cabinet roles, warns against demagoguery, and stresses accountability, urging respect for the office and recognizing the weight of good leadership during crises.
Schwab Surprises Italians With Luxury Abroad
Pittsburg Nov 5 The Dispatch prints a cable from London on C M Schwab president of United States Steel noting his conduct in Rome and Italian provinces. It says he rents Villa Deste at 80 dollars a day travels on special trains and motor cars while beggars and society chatter about his wealth and plans for a Papal audience.
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Egypt
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Boston Becomes Center for Naval Constructors Training
United States Navy shifts postgrad study to Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Boston. Cadets from Annapolis study three years here with Commander William Hovgaard of Denmark as professor, combining theory at the institute with hands on work at the navy yard and Fore River plant. The program aims to produce fully trained naval architects and officers ready to command warships.
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United States Navy
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Royal Danish Navy
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Hovgaard
England
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Navy Yard
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Fore River
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A Woman With a Will. Rosa Wells becomes a doctor
Rosa Wells rose from poverty to success becoming a medical doctor with a thriving practice. Started with a nickel that funded sun bonnets and aprons, earned land and crops, supported by aid, then studied at state college and medical school in Baltimore. She graduated with honors and now practices in Meriden with a good income.
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Misa Weils
Medical College
Baltimore
Meriden
Misa
Ned's extraordinary versatility noted by Chicago Tribune
The Chicago Tribune praises Ned for extraordinary versatility, remarking he cannot stick to one thing yet achieves success in many fields. The line contrasts his past as a “poor devil” with his current fame as a versatile figure.
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Vanderbilt ronda appoints Webb C Ball chief inspector
Webb C Ball of Cleveland has received the appointment of chief inspector of the Vanderbilt ronda. The watches of all employees of the system are required to be compared daily and regulated as often as may be necessary.
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Cleveland
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