Japan the Land of Beauty and Order Through Modern Eyes
A reflective piece compares Japan’s rapid shift from bow and arrow to European military gear with its modern navy. It praises scenery, gardens, and arts, explains village cooperation, notes a strict police system, low crime, and varied religion. It also describes family roles, beauty standards, and women’s refinement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Asia
M. C. Perry
Bay of Veddo
Gen. Grant
Switzerland
Republic
Tokyo
Tribute to Miss Talcott by Chinese naval officer in Yokohama
A testimonial from ex prisoner of war Tsoy Chan praises Miss Talcott for decades of humane work with American Board missioners in China. He recalls her acts of kindness at Hiroshima and Osaka prisons, her patient care, and gifts of Bibles and oranges. The officer notes her quiet approach, widespread respect, and possible future in missionary life or teaching.
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Tsoy Chan
Wei-Hai-Wei
Japan
Miss Talcott
New England
American Board
Hiroshima
King Chow
Port Arthur
Loomis
China
Allchin
Osaka
Jesus
Bradley as Kentucky Governor Prompts National Break
Kentucky election is seen as breaking the solid south, highlighting W. O. Bradley as a potential vice presidential candidate. Indianapolis journalist John C New cites Bradley’s victory as proof Republican unity and sectional fading. A Syracuse school anecdote shows children’s grasp of current politics.
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Bradley
Kentucky
Colonel Bradley
John C. New
Indianapolis
General Grant
Appomattox
Henry Clay
W. O. Bradley
New York Journal
Antitoxin Report Praises Diphtheria Cure by Serum
Johns Hopkins professor Welsh cites study of over 7,000 diphtheria cases treated with antitoxin, declaring the serum a specific curative agent surpassing all other methods. He notes subsequent reports are more favorable and expects even better results in the second year.
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Welsh
Johns Hopkins University
He Was Too Fresh Magistrate Put to Test
A fragmentary exchange from a weekly shows a Colored citizen recounting an assault claim. The magistrate questions how the incident occurred and the witness replies the man was “too fresh” and was salted in return.
Turkey in Trouble Threatens European Powers
The clip presents multiple newspapers warning that Turkey faces a dangerous crisis, with mentions of dissolution and upheaval. It notes calls for foreign interference as reports describe disorder, riot, and slaughter amid the crisis.
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Turkey
Europe
Newark Advertiser
Boston Globe
Rochester
Post-Express
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Odana
Florence Nightingale
Mise Talcott
Korea
Tam
United States
John A. Cockerill
Yokohama
New York Herald
W. C. Bradley
Syracuse
N. Y
Syracuse Post
Philadelphia
Jild
Aval
Aiser
Jok
Centlivre
The
Evening Post
East Berry Street
South Side Wall Paper Store
S. Calhoun ST
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