Japanese Miners Train in Ellsworth Coal Mines
The Ellsworth colliery in Washington County Pennsylvania hosts eleven Nipponese miners and their instructors from the Tokyo technical university. They study American mining methods after a fatal accident claimed Masugori Nagata, and aim to refine coal extraction for potential return to Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taperial University of Tokyo
Ellsworth
Washington County
Masugori Nagata
Nippon
Iilsworth
Will Bommain
Niis
China Sea
America
Enswrth
Gandy
Mongolia
Thich
Jagaan
Pendhuria
North China
Europe
Gia i
Curiees
Shimofx
Aerta
New Electric Line Opens Between Kobe and Osaka
A 42 electric line in Japan links Kobe and Osaka covering nineteen miles with thirty five stops. Third class fare is 10 cents while the mi earo railway offers faster service in forty five minutes and costs six cents more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Kobe
Osaka
Mysterious letters on the Schafer murder case emerge
Bedford residents pursue a new phase of the Sarah C Schafer murder mystery after letters to Jim McDonald surface. A second letter signed Julia Cook prompts officials to probe who wrote them and whether the letters aim to shift suspicion away from others involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Sarah C. Schafer
Indianapolis News
Jim McDonald
Indiana Reformatory
Jeffersonville
McDonald
Ind
Jim
Frank Evans
Browning
Elmer
Evans
Grand Jury Room
Elmer Browning
Jim Ft
Ahrdarda
Goodby
Julia Cook
Schafer
Evan
Cook
Drayman Scotty Scotty Hurt In Jackson Street Accident
Drayman C I Scott known as Scotty was driving on Jackson street near Second when his horse kicked. He fell, one wheel ran over his ankle, and he was taken to his home at 218 Brady street then to Clark hospital. The injury shatters both bones in the ankle and will take a long time to heal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. I. Scott
Drayman
Scotty
Jackson Street
Second
A. H. Burrell
Warren Burrell
Brady Street
Clark Hospital
Texas to Sell Six Million Acres of State Lands
The state of Texas will offer six million acres of state lands for sale on September 1, 1905. Prices range from one to three dollars per acre with one fortieth cash down and forty years to pay the balance at three percent interest. Inquiries invited for details and cheap routes to the Southwest on select dates. W Labeaume G P and UA Cotton Belt Route St Louis MO.
Crowd Packs Denver for Grand Army Encampment
Between 106000 and 125000 visitors overflowed Denver gates for the national Grand Army encampment as the event drew crowds from across the region. Local officials reported heavy attendance and festive events throughout the city on September 5.
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Denver
United Press News Assn
Col
Gates
National Grand Army
Automobile for Sale in Elkhart Indiana
Automobile for sale cheap within the next thirty days. First class and high grade in excellent condition. Reason for selling given. Call and inspect at 514 South Second Street Elkhart Indiana. H M Goettel announces sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Second Street
Elkhart
Ind
D&w
H. M. Goettel
Licenses Granted To Several Goshen Elkhart Wak arusa Figures
Liquor licenses were granted yesterday to George F. Alderman and John McMahon of Goshen Frank Wickwire Charles Schmidt George B. Dotson and John B. Dayhoff of Elkhart and Frank Grant and Charles Anthony of Wak arusa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George F. Alderman
John McMahon
Goshen
Frank Wi Ickwire
Charles Schmidt
George B. Dotson
John B. Dayhoff
Elkhart
Frank Grant
Charles Anthony
Wakarusa
City Council to Debate Extending Limits and Plumbing Inspector
The city council will consider extending city limits and an ordinance to appoint a plumbing inspector at tonight’s meeting. It has been three weeks since the last council session.
New City Safe Arrives for Controller Office
A fire proof safe for the city controller and treasurer arrived today. The old safe from the treasurer’s office was moved to the Board of Works office.
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Board of Works
Train strikes carriage near Wi bash. Miss Alta Pressler killed
A carriage carrying Alta Pressler and Minor Miller was hit by a Big Four train at the first crossing north of Wi bash yesterday. Pressler died at the scene while Miller, injured, is expected to recover. The victims did not hear or see the approaching train.
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Big Four
Alta Pressler
Minor Miller
Wibash
Mr. Miller
Bryan's shirt used to drain potatoes at Wisconsin cottage
A Chetek Chautauqua episode recalls William Jennings Bryan cooling off after a long talk. At Eau Claire ex mayor W. H. Frawley's summer cottage, Bryan changed shirts. In the kitchen a tea towel was used to drain potatoes, accidentally using Bryan's damp undershirt, prompting astonished exclamations from several ladies.
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William Jennings Bryan
United States
Chetek
Wis
Chautauqua
Eau Claire
W. H. Frawley
Mr. Bryan
Frawley
Bill
Bryan
Learning from Japan in modern warfare lessons
The Milwaukee Journal lauds Japan as a model in military science noting lighter equipment, trench tactics, and disciplined fire. It contrasts Japanese methods with German and Russian practices and cites Port Arthur siege techniques and Togo as lessons for naval warfare.
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Japan
Milwaukee Journal
Germany
Europe
Washington
George Kennan
Port Arthur
Togo
The Kaiser's Revolver On Polar Star Incident
Copenhagen cables report the German Kaiser dropped his revolver on the deck of the Polar Star during a meeting with the czar. The Kaiser said he carries the weapon for protection against possible attack, while a psychic had warned of a risk from an anarchist bullet.
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Kaiser
Copenhagen
London Globe
Hen Builds Nest in Tree Across Middletown
Mrs. George Earle of Parliaman's Corners near Middletown New York reports her hen a cross of Leghorn and Dominick laid thirteen eggs in a high tree nest and hatched all thirteen chicks without help, carrying grass and small sticks up the trunk in her bill.
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George Earle
Parliaman’s Corners
Middletown
N. Y
New York
Brain tumor surgery linked to color hearing in Berlin surgeon tale
A Baltimore dispatch reports a Berlin surgeon Braun performed tumor removal with nerve misconnection leaving a patient blind and deaf. After recovery the patient woke to blue light when touching an electric button and later experienced color tied to sounds and tones, with flowers and paintings triggering musical colors and vice versa.
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Berlin
Baltimore Dispatch
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Herr Braun
Poe
Werr Braun
Menzel
Bochlin
Observing the Sky and Landscape Elevates Beauty Sense
Charles William Eliot argues that habitual sky watching cultivates beauty, aided by open spaces in cities. He notes urban sightlines are limited by tall buildings, but parks and water reaches provide essential views of sunrises, clouds, and skies shaping art and moral reflection.
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Charles William Eliot
The Value of Congenial Work in Health
A Medical World article advocates balanced work as therapy. It cautions against excessive rest and warns that complete inactivity can harm the nervous and moral state. Encouraging mild steady work stimulates occupation, improves mood, and supports overall health.
Peter the mint bird and the eagle on early dollars
The article recounts Peter the Philadelphia mint eagle, famed as the model for the 1836 1888 and 1839 dollars. Known as Peter the mint bird he rivaled Old Abe in fame and was eventually killed by machinery. His likeness was preserved by stuffing and display in the mint cabinet.
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Peter
Mint
Philadelphia
Abe
Philadelphia Mint
Bismarck Questioned England’s Power in 1869 Dinner Remark
In Paris Gaulois via Emile Ollivier, Bismarck reportedly told Prince Napoleon at Benedetti's Berlin dinner that England’s power is measured by soldiers. He claimed England could muster 70,000 to 100,000, while Germany could field at least as many as England and perhaps half a million.
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Bismarck
England
Paris
Emile Ollivier
Benedetti
Berlin
Napoleon
Ollivier
Nearly well after long journey to ill friend
An elderly Scotswoman travels far to comfort a pen friend who is ill. On arrival she finds the alarming symptoms have subsided and asks after her friend, who replies she is nearly well. The visiting scene is recounted with a touch of humor from Cassell's Magazine.
He Blames Her For Anger Over Beauty Lines
Miss Bute says a man tells her beauty is only skin deep and Miss Chellus notes anger exposes thin skin. The Philadelphia Press quote frames a domestic exchange as a social observation.
Sleepless hours mark clash with new police chief
A humorously implied workplace conflict has officers lamenting sleepless nights caused by their new chief of department. The exchange hints at leadership tension without direct external details.
Be not the fourth friend of him quote
The line warns against joining as a fourth confidant after three prior losses of friends, echoing a caution about duplicating painful social patterns and the perils of repeating familiar relational dynamics.
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Manchuria
Biinverves
Sons of Nippon
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Séauausylvania
West
Cc. I. Scott
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