Automobiles Begin Bid for Pike's Peak Climb in September
Special dispatch from Denver reports promoter George R Wahlgreen staging a September ascent of Pike's Peak. The challenge, promoting by automo bile enthusiasts, aims to reach 14 107 feet above sea level over seventeen miles with rugged grades and sharp zigzags. Drivers must be prepared for repairs and varied conditions as machines strive for top power-to-weight performance.
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Pike’s Peak
George R.wahlgreen
Denver
St. Louis
W.W. B. Felker
C. A. Yent
John Brisben Walker
Manitou
Colorado Springs
Cascade
Ute Pass
How Mukden Was Won by Japan Army
Japanese forces claim victory at Mukden as their victory narrative describes shambolic Russian divisions and disarray among officers signaling a decisive engagement in the war.
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Mukden
Battle at Lekompau village in Manchuria pivots on Nogi troops
Frederick Palmer recalls the Mukden battle phase with two fresh armies joining the main force. Nogi’s units, after Port Arthur siege, undertook a 200 mile march in the bitter late January to February cold, with stubborn street fighting at Lekompau.
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Collier’s Weekly
Mukden
Négi
Port Arthur
Japanese Advance at Mukden Reveals Army’s Prowess
A long, detailed account of the Mukden campaign describes the Japanese strategy and the Russian defense. It notes Nogi and Kuroki leading key corps, Oku and Nodzu’s advances, and the strategic use of feints, trenches, and rapid pursuit across the frozen plain. The piece highlights high casualties on both sides, substantial prisoner loss for Russia, and Oyama’s overall command success.
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Tokyo
Army of the East
Korea
Vladivostok
Robin Hood
Kuropatkin
Nogi
Shapeiho
Liaoyang
St. Petersburg
Lee
Oyama
Mukden
Marengo
Chancellorsville
Bilderling
Kaulbars
Linevitch
Kuroki
Oyema
Europe
Kawamura
Nogil
Oku
Shuropatkin
Nodzu
Likompau
Witosan
Port Arthur
Yalu
Shakhe
Hun
Suh
Mburoki
Nodza
Tiehling
Grand Headquarters
Saypannese Students and Athletics
A British journal cites a shift in Japanese student attitudes toward athletics over twenty years. Initially heir to serious study with little sports, they now show keen interest in rowing lawn tennis and baseball while cricket wanes. Waseda University sent players to challenge American university champions, hinting at Tokyo eight competing at Henley.
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British Journal
Palaygrounds
Waseda University of Tokyo
Japan
Pacific
Tokyo
Henley
Chinese Methodist Clergyman Transfers to Northeast Mission
The recent New England Methodist conference featured Rev Chan Ek Shang, a Chinese minister, transferring from the California conference to the Northeast conference. He will oversee the Chinese mission work in Barton.
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New England
Chan Ek Shang
California
Wortheast
Barton
The Little Japanese Postscript Note
Fragmentary lines discuss preference for a heavy stick versus a paper fan. Mentions of wry advice and outflanking the world appear in scattered phrases. The text reads like a poetic aside with obsolete punctuation and inconsistent capitalization.
Kansas Wheat Leads World Says European Merchant
John M Turner a Hamburg and London flour merchant, after visiting Kansas City for the National Millers Federation convention, declares Kansas wheat superior to all others. He notes European buyers prize American grain, cites high gluten and muscle value, and explains fluctuating freight rates affect prices in Berlin and elsewhere.
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Kansas
John M. ‘Turner
Hamburg
London
S.gruner
Kansas'City
National Millers? Federation
Ity. Star
Europe
Mr. Turner
Init
Great Britain
Russia
Denmark
Holland
Belgium
Germany
Berlin
Kansas City
Portland Hostess For Exposition Lingers In Harbor And Trees
J E Defebaugh of the American Lumberman read a Portland tribute noting that while the Lewis and Clark exposition will fade, Portland’s lasting fame lies in its harbor, forests, and ships. The editor praised Portland as a future nation’s boast and a thriving, dignified gateway to the world.
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Chicago
Commercial Association
Portland
Ore
J. E. Defebaugh
American Lumberman
Chicago Post
Mr. Defebaugh
Plain Clothes for Church At Clifton Heights Presbyterian
Des Moines Iowa Pastor urges humbler dress at services to ease embarrassment for poorer worshipers and encourage attendance. Rev A W McConnell says denim for men and calico for women would welcome working class parishioners.
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Iowa
Clifton Heights Presbyterian Church
Des Moines
A.W. McConnell
Miles of Riding to Get Educated
Frederick Morse son of Park Morse a farmer recently graduated from the College of Emporia Ian. During four years he rode horseback more than eight miles daily to college and home and was not absent a day. Morse is twenty years old. He estimates that he rode 10000 miles.
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Frederick Morse
Park Morse
College of Emporia
Ian
Emporia
Morse
Britain to Nationalize Telephone Business in Seven Years
England plans to operate the telephone system in conjunction with the postal department under a government monopoly. The change will not begin for about seven years, according to officials.
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England
Britain
Postal ‘Department
Work Among Convicts Mrs Jaallihispon Baatit
A terse clipping notes a topic titled Work Among Convicts featuring Mrs Jaallihispon Baatit. The text provides limited context and names but implies discussion or report related to inmate work. No dates or locations are given in the readable portion.
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Victo
Rious
Frederick Palmer
Manchuria
Lekom
Pau
Marine Outing Club
Hildegarde
Elysidom
New York Tribune
New York
Newport
Lake George
Atlantic Highlands
Shrewsbury
William A. Hayes
Bildegarde
King Edward
Prince of Wales
Gosport
George Gould
Blakeley Hall
Chin-~ Hochen
Europatkin
Nogl
Kansas Wheat
the Beautiful
Oregon
Exposition City
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