Moose Hunt Captured On Moving Picture in Canaan Woods
Boston party led by Dr Heber Bishop visits Canaan woods to film moose hunts using a moving picture machine. R E B Follett and C Everett Johnson kill a 1 200 pound bull while the camera records. a birch bark canoe voyage yields another shot. A mile of film yields 40 000 to 50 000 frames.
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Caraan. Woods
New
Bru
Boston
R. E B. Follett
New England Fish and ‘Game Association
C. Everett Johnson
F. T. Marion
G. W. Bilzex
New York
Harrie B. Coe
Hoston
Charley Coates
Charley
Jim Ryder
Mr. Follett
Mr. Johnson
Moose
Johnson
Robinsons Treehouse Village Near Paris Reveals Past Trend
In 843, landowner Guesquin built a wooden stair and summer house high in a tree near Sceaux and Fontenay roses. A student later popularized the spot, turning it into a favored aerial restaurant for Sorbonne collegians, proving the enduring appeal of climbing treetop retreats.
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The
New York Tribune
Robinson
Paris
Guesquin
Sceaux
Fontenay-aux- Roses
Seine
University of the Sorbonne
Pulque and Brandy Description from Desert Island Note
A fragmentary note references pulque and brandy with a disparaging view of pulque as a diabolical decoction from desert island species. The readable text clusters around beverage descriptions and a Liaison to a remote island setting.
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Ies Paif
Desert Island
Cool evening proposal told in a 1890s tale
Capt Hobson recalls a cool minded friend who proposed to a widow in September after July and August courtship. The widow asks for time to think and requests a half hour while the suitor goes to Smith's for a shave. The dialogue showcases restraint and light humor.
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Hobson
Smith’s
King’s Health Pledge: Abstainers May Drink It Nonalcoholic
Historical note reveals a 1902 royal letter permitting total abstainers to toast the king’s health with nonalcoholic drinks. Rear Admiral King-Hall originally obtained the consent via Lord Knollys, easing loyalty and temperance conflicts for teetotalers in England and its colonies.
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England
King-Hall
Lord Knollys
King Hall
Navy
Aerial Rowboat Tested in Los Angeles Park
A new aerial rowboat is being tested in a Los Angeles park. The gas bag measures 37 feet by 15 feet and uses wing like oars for forward and backward motion. A 150 pound occupant with 2,500 cubic feet of gas can lift and propel at 4 to 6 miles per hour though no experienced aeronaut has tried it yet.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Senators Clash Over Court Powers And Rate Policy
In a seven day congressional session Senators Tillman and Bailey clashed over whether inter interim orders can suspend rates and if the commission order should stand until final judicial settlement. Capper spoke for the rate bill while Scott spoke against it. The day also covered statehood debate with Perkins and Spooner opposing the bill as written. Washington March 8 the Indian appropriation debate continued with Burke Kline Brantley Haugen Gardner and Gaines presenting varied views on wards of the government banking reform pilots parcels post immigration labor contracts and Henry Clay’s legacy.
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Clapp
Bailey
Congress
Capp
Scott
Perkins
Spooner
Washington
House
Burke
S. D
Kline
Brantley
Haugen
Gardner
Mass
Gaines
Tenn
Henry Clay
Lacey
Funeral of Lieut. Gen. John M. Schofield Held in Washington
In the presence of the president and top officials, funeral services for Lieut. Gen. John M. Schofield were held at St. John's Church. Army honors included 12 dismounted companies, cavalry squadron, field batteries, and a 10 gun salute as the cortege proceeded to Arlington.
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Washington
United States
Cabinet
Supreme Court
Diplomatic Corps
Army
Navy
Spain
John M. Schofield
St. John’s Church
Mackay Smith
Urbana woman dies by hanging at state hospital
Mrs. Marga ret Hickey of Urbana aged 50 committed suicide by hanging herself to a window bar with her stockings while held at the Illinois eastern hospital for the insane two weeks after being committed.
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Kankakee
Margaret Hickey
Urbana
Illinois- Eastern
Prohibit Sunday Shows Move Raises Des Moines Debate
A measure introduced in Des Moines targets Sunday shows at the eater house district. Warren Garst presented the proposal on Wednesday amid calls to limit entertainment hours.
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Des Moines
Warren ‘Garst
Courrières Mine Disaster Leaves 1193 Dead
A massive gas explosion at the Courrières coal pits in Pas de Calais France killed 1193 miners after flames and toxic vapors trapped workers. Rescue efforts stalled as officials moved to aid families with funds while a vast mortuary camp formed under military guard.
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Paris
Courrires - District
Pas-de-Calais
Bethune
Mericourt
Coron
Lens
Pas de Calais
M. Arras
Pit Eleven
Vallieres
Chamber of Deputies
France
Courrieres
Sylvestre
Miners Refuse Demands in Open Shop Policy Stand
A flat refusal by anthracite coal operators rejects shorter hours higher wages and dues from pay. They propose continuing the existing award terms for three more years from April 1 1906. Roosevelt is expected to act as peacemaker as Dr Charles P Neill and John Mitchell discuss the unfolding coal dispute.
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New York
Charles P. Neill
United States Commissioner of Labor
Washington
John Mitchell
Indianapolis
Three Condemned Killers Granted Appeal in Missouri Case
Jefferson City March 12 Condemned convicts Harry Vaughan George Ryan and Ed Raymond who killed prison guard John Clay during the November 24 mutiny were sentenced to be hanged April 20 by Judge Martin. A motion for new trial was overruled and the death sentence imposed.
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Jefferson City
Harry Vaughan
George Ryan
Ed Raymond
John Clay
Martin
Supreme Court
Severe Montana Winter Storm Reports Across State
Helena reports say a fierce winter storm rages statewide with Marysville 12 below zero and gale winds, a foot of snow, and Livingston at 18 below. Snow is general and livestock losses are not expected unless the storm lasts unusually long.
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Helena
Mont
Marysville
Livingston
Building Collapses in San Francisco Killing One
A two story frame house owned by J Reilly on Twenty fourth and Point Lobos avenues collapsed in a wind swept unfinished condition. One man Fred Chenique a plumber's helper died after being removed from the debris other two men were fatally or seriously injured.
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San Francisco
J. Reilly
Point Lobos Avenues
Fred Chenique
Tangier clash leaves ten dead and Ab wounded
Tangier reports a battle outside the town on Friday morning. The Raisuli faction fought the Anjera tribe and ten men were killed while Ab was wounded.
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Paris
Petit:Journal's
Vat Tangier
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Promises Relief for Nervous Prostration
A period ad extols Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure for nervous prostration and related symptoms in women. It cites Mrs. M. E. Shotwell of Brooklyn recovering after doctors failed, claiming renewed health and youth.
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Lydia EE. Pinkham
M. E. Shotwell
Flatbush Avenue
Brooklyn
N. Y
Hyde E. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Missionary Address Praises Far East Nations
Rev. D. S. Spencer spoke an hour at Trinity M E church on four great Oriental nations. He described Korea as populous and harshly governed, China as mysterious and commerce oriented, and praised Japan for religious life and education while noting imperial politics and recent events. He highlighted U S aid to Asia and the Philippines' role in supporting Japan.
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D. S. Spencer
Trinity M.E. Church
Korea
Kansas
Grant
China
John Hay
Japan
Philippines
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Qlai Eas Ni Ae
Gen. Schofield
M. Gautier
M. Delafond
Interior
M. Dubier
Gautier
Dubief
M. Lavours
Debief
Ohio
Thal
Msmeshotwet
Far East
Rav. Spencer
Tokio
Trinity M. E
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