Improvements in United States consular service praised
A Washington dispatch notes a system of consular inspectors has led to transfers and promotions as part of Roosevelt era reforms. Secretary Root backs the plan to boost efficiency and strengthen commercial ties with foreign nations. The piece also comments on Japan honoring Russian soldiers at Port Arthur and the magnanimity shown toward prisoners.
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United States
Roosevelt
Washington Dispatch
Troy
N. Y
Root
Port Arthur
Russia
Japan
Mmikado
The Match Industry Grows in Modern Life
A brief look at how matchmaking has become a major industry in the United States. The article notes annual match consumption around 165 billion and credits machinery with the rise of modern friction matches, first produced in Springfield Massachusetts in 1836.
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United States
Springfield
Mass
Race from New York to Paris Cars Reported Missing
Puzzles of the day talk of automobiles that started the New York to Paris race. The remaining contestants were last seen in the Siberian wilderness several days ago with no word since. The Russian race committee has been urged to search for the missing teams and vehicles amid fears of disaster.
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New York
Paris
Siberia
Cubans admire American troops for kindness in occupation
The Cubans favor the American army and want continued presence, but U S troops will withdraw with the end of occupation. Still, the nations acclaim the American conduct as a feather in the cap for fair treatment.
If high fiving Drives Us to Appendicitis Says Surgeon
A Chicago surgeon argues excess high living and risky behavior lead to health crises requiring surgery. He asserts the knife is a cure and questions why people resist operation when money in his pocket is at stake. He frames the issue as a moral clash over lifestyle and medical intervention.
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Chicago
International Congress on Tuberculosis in Washington Next September
The International Congress on Tuberculosis will be held in Washington next September, with an accompanying exhibition showing global efforts against the disease. The event runs from September 21 to October 12. A Barbary ape colony on the Rock of Gibraltar, the only one of its kind, is being preserved by the British government.
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Washington
Gibraltar
Weekly News Roundup Covers Roosevelts Peace Bid and Global Events
President Roosevelt accepts honorary presidency of the Peace and Arbitration league while Gov. Hughes signals possible renomination. Other items include Thaw's stomach trouble, Ellinwood Bank case guilty, arson conviction in Bellefontaine, Watson campaign launch in Macon, Oklahoma's Haskell named national Democratic treasurer, the prince of Wales arrival at Quebec, a Saxony mayor’s daughter beheaded, Prohibition candidate Chafin opens campaign, and Roosevelt's New York trip for naval talks with Loeb denying Africa voyage rumors.
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Roosevelt
Peace and Arbitration League
Gov. Hughes
New York
Harry K. Thaw
Edward Eeckemohle
Bank of
Eugene V. Chafin
Evanstom
Newsport
A. L
William Loeb, Jr
Africa
Turbulent Curacao demands and political shifts amid several cases
Angry Curacao residents threaten the Venezuelan consul who seeks refuge in the German consulate while forcing a Venezuelan to publicly apologize for anti Dutch articles. Lincoln Democrats plan to remove the Taft banner on Bryan’s nomination day as Democratic officers are named and central HQ set for Chicago. Other items: a Toledo murder, multiple divorces, a Philadelphia theater scare, Iowa primary results, New York jewelry robbery, a drowning in Dubuque, Chicago school census rise, Bishop Potter funeral, Mexican Papago clash, Turkish constitutional order, Stetson widow’s Portugal marriage, Venezuela expels a Dutch minister, Bardolph robbery, a fatal Wilnamburg fire, malaria in Minnesota, a New Jersey murder confession, and two children burned in Cleveland house fire.
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Curacao
Lincoln Democrats
Taft
Bryan
Democratic National Committee
Norman EF. Mackuffaio
BE. L. Hall
Nebraska
Urey Woodson
Kentucky
Charles N. Haskell
Oklahoma
John S. Martin
Missouri
Chicago
Louis Armor
Toledo
Grace Snell-Coffin-Coffin-Walker-Coffin-Layman
Love
Los Angeles
Hugh M. Love
Philadelphia
Iowa
Capt. Hull
S. F. Prouty
Thomas J. Dunn Company
New York
George Kock
Dubuque,la
C. Potter
Casperstown
New York City
Altar
Sonora
Turkey
Chamber of Deputies
Sarah Elizabeth Stetson
John B. Stetson
Santa Eulalia
Portugal
Castro
J. H. de Reus
Netherlands
Venezuela
Bardolph
Bret
Wil- Namaburg
N. Y
Mankato
Minn
August Eberhard
Paterson
N. J
Vienna
James Jarcsky
Cleveland
London Olympics Close With Queen Medal Ceremony
The London Olympic Games closed as medals and trophies were presented by the queen. American athletes set multiple records and won several golds, led by John F. Hayes, M. W. Sheppard, and Harry F. Porter. Other items note notable crimes, disasters, and public happenings worldwide, including storms, assassinations, and political events.
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London
America
United Kingdom
Sweden
Canada
South Africa
Greece
Norway
Germany
Italy
Hungary
France
Australia
Finland
John F. Hayes
Dorando
Carpenter
R. E. Walker
J. A. Rector
University of Virginia
C. J. Bacon
A. C
F. C. Irons
Chicago A. A
G. S. Dole
Yale
M. W. Sheppard
Harry F. Porter
Bill” Hazard
Bassett
Neb
Robert Louis Stevenson
Gilroy
Cal
Prince of Wales
Plains of Abraham
Quebec
Joseph A. Vaughn
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Green Hall
Roane County
Ohio
Lester Wagner
Bombay
Christiania
Bernese Alps
Pennsylvania National Guard
Gettysburg
Fairbanks
Port Edwards
Wis
Daniel L. Lynen
Richard Nommenson
Anna Sorenson
King's Mills
William T. Branitzky
Chicago
Lucas Sletten
Joseph J. Henry
Mississippi
Ilinois Central
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway
Federal Grand Jury
Abington
Portland
Ore
United States Court of Appeals
Landis
Standard Oil Company of
Indiana
Chicago & Alton Railroad
Roosevelt
Newport
R. 1
United States
Tragic Monongahela Boat Disaster Kills Three
On the swollen Monongahela River near Pittsburg a 18 foot launch called the Merry Widow carrying 12 mill workers was struck by a towboat. Three men died Rev Rhydderch George Kimberly and Henry Schaeffer while nine passengers swam or clung to the overturned craft to survive.
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Pittsburg
Monongehela
Merry Widow
Thomas Abhydiderch
The
Methodist Episcopal Church of the
Henry Schaeffer
Rbhydderch
Schaeffer
Shaeffer
Rev. Rhydderch
Quicksands Fatalities Hit New York Street and Yard
Angelina Ivengelist an Italian girl at Coney Island avenue died after sinking in a backyard quicksand pit five feet deep filled with water. Patrolman Oscar Rothman leaped in to rescue her but was exhausted and hospitalized. Earlier James OConnell once gunner on the Olympia reportedly died in a manhole while working near Sixth Avenue after crying out in distress.
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New York
Angelina Ivengelist
Coney Island Avenue
Oscar Rothman
Rothman
James O'Connell
Dewey
Manila Bay
O'Connell
Sixth Avenue
Barred From Mail and Prohibited Imports Notice
Post office officials in Venezueht advise the public that importation of items including cocoa and cocoa oil starch coffee molasses honey cane sugar jerked beef salt sarsaparilla root coins and other specified goods is prohibited. Millionaire Felt Dead in Shelbyville Alabama July 23 Dove 62 a large property owner attorney and Democratic politician worth $1,000,000 native of Lancaster County Ohio.
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Washington
Venezueht
Shelbyville
Dove
Hea
Lancaster County
Ohio
Two Found Murdered Near Manistee River
Police report says Thes. Dickinson and a man named Mike were found murdered 20 miles south of Boine City Michigan on the Manistee river Monday night. Investigators are examining the scene for clues and motives in the arson-like crime.
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Boine City
Mich
Thes
Dickinson
Nother
Mike
Manistee River
Brothers in mule dispute end in deadly shooting
In Atlanta on July 29 John Lancaster shot and killed his brother Neal Lancaster during a dispute over a mule. John surrendered to the police following the incident.
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Atlanta
John Lancaster
Neal Lancaster
John
Borax Nature's Cleanser and Disinfectant Advise
A promotional copy extols Borax as a safe economical purifier for sinks drains bed linen and utensils. It claims two tablespoons in hot water cleanses grease drains purifies disease laden plumbing and keeps dining ware hygienic during illness.
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Nature
Statesman’s Fourth of July Speech Ends In Stumble
Senator Beveridge recounts a past Independence Day scene on a courthouse platform in a country town. An audience of farmers hissed as the statesman, noticeably intoxicated, delivered a rambling oration before regaining composure with a self-deprecating remark.
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Senator Beveridge
Washington Star
The Effect of Wealth
A humorous dialogue where Billie notes a freckled girl on a horse and Tillile reveals Miss Gotrox owns several millions. Billie comments on the freckle appearance, while Tillile highlights the wealth behind the image.
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Billie
Tillile
Miss Gotrox
Costly Popularity of Gambetta Carriage Tale
France's cruiser Leon Gambetta was named for the late politician who died December 31 1882. In his peak popularity admirers unyoked his horses and dragged the carriage to his house. Gambetta recounted the incident with pride saying I never saw my horses again.
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France
Leon Gambetta
Gambetta
Paris
Political Note and Patent Medicine Snippet
A political quip features an old man praising a candidate while lampooning arithmetic error. The second fragment advertises Great Nerve Restore and a free trial bottle, plus Alten’s Foot-Kane powder for swollen feet, touting cures and doctor’s approval.
Kidney health testimonial and temperance tour announcement
A Lake City reader credits Dean's Kidney Pills with curing kidney trouble and dizziness noting renewed health after use. The ad promotes the pills sold by Foster-Milburn Co. Also announced is Mrs. Katherine L. Stevenson’s commission by the International Woman's Christian Temperance Union to tour China, Japan and Hawaii to explain temperance measures.
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Hiram Center
Oak Street
Lake City
Minn
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
Katherine L. Stevenson
International Woman's Christian Temperance Union
China
Japan
Hawaii
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Promises Relief From Female Ailments
A vintage promotional piece extols Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure for female troubles. It cites testimonials from Mrs Barbara Base of Kansas and Mrs Arthur R House of New Jersey who avoided operations and recovered health. The ad credits thirty years of use and invites letters for advice from Lynn Massachusetts.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Barbara Base
Kingman
Kansas
Pinkham
Piano Trade Offer From The John Church Company
The John Church Company of Cincinnati Ohio promotes piano trade by inviting readers to write with budget details and promising to propose options to meet special wants. A five cent camp offer provides a book of celesions piano or vocal.
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THE
John Church Company
Cincinnati
Ohio
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Henry Haake
Ferdinand
Savage
Crater
Atlanta Constitution
Bae
Gil Areh Street
Alten
Hiller
Dodds
Brooklyn
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