Nansen Named Britain Minister After Norway Independence Movement
The article recalls Fridtjof Nansen, famed explorer and patriot, chosen as minister to Great Britain amid Norway's push for independence from Sweden. It notes his campaigns in England to enlighten British public opinion and his enduring loyalty to Norway's cause, with his Arctic courage highlighted as symbolic of his leadership. It also recounts a past American visit and a domestic anecdote about a Norwegian woman seeking work, ending with a reference to Electric Bitters as a malaria remedy in another vignette.
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Norway
Sweden
Fridtjof Nansen
Naveen
United States
Great Britain
Nansen
England
Arctic
America
Hilga
Partisanship Should Stop Over Panamanian Canal Drive
A Pueblo Colorado Chieftain editorial argues for nonpartisan American support to complete the Panama Canal under Roosevelt’s term. It condemns partisan obstruction in Congress, urges unity across states and parties, and asserts the project would honor the nation and endure as a worldwide monument.
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Panaos Canal
Roosevelt
Bath
Congress
United States
Pueblo
Golo
Tanning Leather at Home from Greenville Pa
A reader from Greenville Pa shares a home tanning method using hides, air, lime, water, and a soaplike solution. Steps include cleaning, soaking, and stretching hides, with an ink and feather blackening by copperas, vinegar, and gall. The note mentions tanning for various animals and notes a House Ways and Means report on the Payne bill granting tariff relief for Philippare products, with sugar and tobacco remaining taxed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Coomittee
United States
King's New Life Pills Promote Health Claims
Strange advertorial text touts King’s New Life Pills as remedies for stomach and liver troubles. It claims the pills cleanse blood and improve vitality, urging readers to visit Schneider drugstore for 25 cents a bottle with a guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schneider Drag
Feeding the horses and careful mash guidance
The piece discusses careful feeding for delicate horses and those with nervousness or timidity. It covers grinding grain, dampening hay, and adding water to promote appetite. Instructions include bran mash with boiled water and linseed mash preparation, plus removing leftovers to prevent souring and affecting subsequent feed.
Tragedy and cures touted in old medicine ads
A terse montage of health claims and notices from a historic page. It touts consumption dangers and Dr King's New Discovery with testimonial flair, lists prices and trials, and notes Charles M. Schwab's lack of university support alongside whiskey advertising from LW Harper. The piece blends medical, personal, and commercial voices in a period newspaper fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PF. G. Huntley
Oaklandon
Mra
H. M. Schneider & Co
Huttle
Life Insurance Chief Burnham in Past and Present Roles
Frederick A. Burnham, president of Mutual Reserve Life Insurance, has led the company since 1905 and rose from legal head to chief executive after Edward B. Harper. The Armitrong inquiry and a Canadian probe touched on Burnham and the disturbed will linking his succession, with Burnham denying claims of paying for a report.
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Frederick A. Burnham
Mutual Reserve Life Insurance Company
Armatrong Legislative Committee
Rhode Island
Chester
Middletown
Conn
Albany Law School
Edward B. Tharper
Mutant Reserve
Fegal
Harper
Frederick A
Insur- Burntiam
Mr. Harper
Clive
Burnham
Mutual Reserve
James D. Wells
Sevumdl
Society
Southern Pacific land patent sparks mining dispute in Washow County
Reno dispatch reports the Southern Pacific Railroad filed a land patent for 3000 acres in Washow County, first grant since 1878 not excluding railroad lands. Prospectors protest, four claims in Peavine district filed, validity of locations doubtful, warnings of complications and sales. Also note publication offer for Alaska North information book by E. S. Harrison in San Francisco.
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Reno
Southern Pavific
Washow County
Peavine
Peavine Mining District
State News on Capitol Sale and Reno Rates
Walter Rynearson reports a land sale in Bly to A. Esleish and Mooruma. Toana residents plan Sewit te Cab growth, while power and water rate disputes prompt Reno officials to consider rate regulation. An unidentified man murdered near Monteiro, Elko County, with throat cut and body burned, knives and crutches found nearby.
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Walter Rynearson
Ainise-Hall
Calaom
Bly
White Pius County
Eesleigh
Mooruma
Toana
Kile
Tian Jm
Reno
Commedia Ars
Reno Power, Light, and Water Company
Revo
Couvcil
Monteiro
Elko County
Schwab Joins Smelter Trust In Ore Output Deal
The fight between Charls M Schwab and the Smelter Trust ends as Schwab’s mines in Tonopah Goldfield Bullfrog districts are to be processed by the American Smelting and Refining Company. The sale of Schwab’s smelter and contracts with the American Company end hopes for favorable ore rates. The Publishers Association of Pittsburgh imposes limited railway news rules after railroad company passes and ads refusal. Mining location blanks offered at the Sentinel office.
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Charls M. Schwab
Smelee Trust
Schwab
Tonopah
Steal
San Francisco
American Smelting and Refining Company
Goldfield
Sehwab
Publishers’ Association of
Pitta |Burg
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Sentinel
A Citizen of the World: John Oliver Hobbes Visitor
The arrival of John Oliver Hobbes, the pen name of Pearl Mary Teresa Craigie born 1867 in Boston, sparks remarks about her gender. She is described as an accomplished writer and musician who traveled widely from a young age and used a male pseudonym to secure publication.
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Oliver Hobbes
John
Pearl Mary Teresa Craigie
Boston
Engisahman
Walpole Craigie
Europe
Rome
London
University College
Royal Academy of Music
Tita
Craigie
John Oliver Hobbes
Coyotes in Mexico Pursue Rabies Watch Across Border
Northern Mexico reports rabid coyotes and wolves causing heavy livestock losses and bites to children. Cattlemen along the Rio Grande scour the region to exterminate infected animals amid fear the disease will spread into Texas. Also noted is the death of sportsman Joe Gavin in Denver after a lengthy illness, with plans for a Utah health campaign targeting patent medicines led by Dr. T B Beatty.
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Mexico
Rio Grande County
Texas
Utah
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DR. Fridtion Sansen
Henrietta
Tox
Srather
Janice
Tilte
Price Soc
Scothedmo
F&a. Mlnicarion
Kureke
Masonic Ay
Aberuon
H. F. Gouse
W. M
St. John's
Ko A
Masonic Hall
Bowsan Keaes
JH Jomr
Bureka Lodge
F. Hall
Marshal
Aveil
Chait
Srexcen Kerxouis
Rhosnemen
Diamond Rebekah Lodge
FL & A
Tavka Bite
N.G
W. F. Burnett
Orrick and Epwanp Axp Onaux Sra
Eureka
Nevada
Drollam Ltd
Eureka County
Eurema
Razue
Lucey
Hagaman
Benjamin Dial
Eureka-Ely Stage Line
Eurekaly
Hamilton
Ely
Palisade
Cc. Hamilton
Griffin Mouse
Spring Street
Rurek A. nevaDal
Otto T. Williams
Elko
W. T. Allen
Greenville
Eureka & Palisade
Ely Teaven
Ely 94. A
Freigh
Tybo
Belmont
Reveille
Diamond
Alpha
Hay Ranch
G. D. Abbott
Palisade, Nevada
A.G. Harris
Prop
Charles M. Schwab
University of Nevada
Hia
Eureka Cash Store
New York
Southern Pacific Land Patent
Seward Peninsula
Alaska
Northland
Harrison
Shotwell St
United States Smelting Co
Salt Lake City
United States Smelting Company
Bingham Junction
Henderson Banking Company
Joan Hexpenson
L. O. Hexperson
Haypex Henpenson
Cannott
Henderson
Aserstamr
Savings Department
Elko Nevada
State News
Smelter Trust
Sells
John Oliver
Joe Gavin
Joseph Gavin
Denver
Colo
Leadville
Cripple Creek
Mr. Gavin
Toledo
Ohio
Benevolent and Protective Order of
Elis
Bank OF Nevada
Virginia Street
Reno, Nevada
Daniel Meyer
R. L. Dougla
George F. Tarrittin
P. L. Flanigan
Henry Fletcher
Bay Aral
Canada
Asia
Africa
Mesare
Scheeline and
Osburn
HP Sohreline
Ee Exe Howris
Suse Oo Sy
Q. Tumurny
Eureka, Nevada
Brown Hotel
Hureka
Fletcher Bros
Clark Streets
Swift & Co
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