Vesuvius Eruptions Chronicle From 63 A.D. To 1900s
The long record of Mount Vesuvius eruptions tracks destructions from 63 A.D. through the 1900s, noting cities buried, peaks formed, and lives lost in events spanning Roman times to modern times. It contrasts with later notes on Alabama politics and global money, then shifts to social reforms and labor arbitration efforts in Michigan and Pennsylvania.
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Vesuvius
Neros
Rome
Herculaneum
Pompeii
Naples
Titus
Pompei
Stabiae
Alexander Severus
Constantinople
Tarentum
Bosco Trecaz
Portici
Torre del Greco
Mass
San Sebastiano
Calvo doctrine sparks debate at Rio and The Hague conferences
The piece notes how discussions of the Calvo or Drago doctrine, forbidding force to collect debts, could influence upcoming conferences. It cites President Roosevelt’s stance on debt collection, Argentina’s push for a new interpretation, and the shift in international law. It also highlights Cunard Line turbine steamships Lisutania and Mauritania, promising record lengths and speed surpassing Deutschland and Lucania.
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Rio Janeiro
The
Hague
Roosevelt
United States
Santo Domingo
Argentina
New York
Queenstown
Cunard Line
Lisutania
Mauritania
Cunard
Lucania
Cunard Twins
Sandy Hook
Sermon Sparks Fort Wayne Temperance Interest
Rev. Father Mac Corry in Fort Wayne delivered two vigorous temperance sermons at St. Patrick's Church urging opposition to the liquor traffic and praising temperance work. The piece notes broader bene fits, including a New York plant guild project for submerged tenth families and a rail project to Mecca. It also reports on a Kansas authorship controversy surrounding Whats the matter with Kansas.
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The
Sentinel
St. Patrick’s Church
Father MacCorry
Fort Wayne
New York
New York City
National Plant, Flower and Fruit Guild
Prize of eighty three thousand awarded anonymously
An amount of 83 000 was awarded anonymously in a prize draw or competition. No further details are provided about the origin, recipient, or purpose of the award.
Scientific method to eliminate houseflies using petrol wash
A described technique uses crude petrol mixed with water to disinfect drains and kill fly eggs. Oil coats pipes and soil to prevent further deposits, with spring timing advised for best results. Also noted is a South African Zulu winning Columbia University debate honors, challenging notions of collegiate distinctions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia University
Harriman targets Illinois Central control in murky power play
The article accuses railroad magnate Harriman of attempting to oust Hamilton Fish from the Illinois Central after clashes with Tom Ryan and control shifts at Equitable Life and New York Mutual. It questions Harriman’s view of millionaire morality and suggests not all magnates fit his harsh judgment.
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Harriman
Tom Ryan
Equitable
Jim Hyde
Harrman
Hamilton Fish
Illinois Central
Rumor of Hearst Enquirer Takeover Sparks Debate
The item notes revived talk that William R. Hearst will seize control of the Cincinnati Enquirer, with John R. McLean's recent Washington Post ties giving color to the possibility. It also recalls Marquis Ito as a key figure shaping Japan’s modern blend of Western and traditional elements. A veteran politician reflects on the aging David B. Hill and a list of senators, while The Examiner reports Dr G Campbell Morgan and Dr John Clifford driving a political tour in England.
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Alabama
Commonwealth
Washington
Morgan
Pettus
Congress
Democratic Party
Senate
William R. Hearst
Cincinnati Enquirer
John R. McLean
The
Enquirer
Hearst
Ohio River
McLean Tias
Washington Post
Cincinnati Field
David B. Hill
United States
Hill
Sherman
Hoar
Vance
Voorhees
Kenna
Gordon
Colquitt
George
Wait
Examiner
New York
G. Campbell Morgan
England
John Clifford
Will of Mrs. Spangler Gives Poor Relief Fund
An Iowa woman’s will directs a 160 acre Delaware county farm to be held in trust for the county board of supervisors income used for an annual March 18 dinner to the poor of the county and for buying necessities. Judge O L Ballou campaigns in Fort Wayne for the Democratic nomination for congress with strong local backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
H. C. Spangler
Delaware County
County Board of Supervisors
O. L. Ballou
Lagrange
Fort Wayne
Judge Gallen
Twweiuth
Mouetcse
Library of Congress reports large collections and gains
The 1944 Bennal report to Congress shows the Library of Congress holding 1944 books and tens of thousands of music pieces prints and charts. It lists 68,851 books added in the last year and about 1,000,000 pictures and music items gained by various means. It notes 22,998 books bought 16,348 by gift 11,763 by copyright and 6,474 via exchange with foreign governments.
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Library of Congress
Herbert Putnam
Congress
Nansen Named Norwegian Ambassador to Great Britain
Dr. Fridtjof Nansen is appointed Norwegian ambassador to Great Britain and is described as a firm believer in women's rights. He and his wife are proficient in athletics and the strenuous life, with Nansen also renowned as a writer on scientific topics.
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Fridtjof Nansen
Great Britain
Nansen
Religious census at Illinois: Methodist leads with 752
A university religious census lists student affiliations by church. Meth odists total 752, Presbyterians 521, Congregationalists 304, Baptists 222, Disciples 162, Roman Catholics 124, Episcopalians 104, Lutherans 75, and Unitarians 26.
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University of Illinois
Fragmented World News Reflections and Local Quips
The piece blends international notes on the Algeciras conference and Morocco with local humor about saloon opposition, Vesuvius activity, and royal charity in The Hague. It witfully contrasts European tensions with playful jests about monarchy spending and public concerts.
Dowie Returns to Zion on Immediate Mission
The text notes Dr Dowie rushing back to Zion and implies his rapid return is crucial for a likely membership decision. It frames potential repercussions if he fails to meet expectations, signaling high stakes for his position.
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Dowie
Zion
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Fentine
E. A. K. Hackett
Leslie
France
Germany
Russia
Japan
Cuba
Colorado
South Dakota
California
Idaho
Montana
Oregon
Arizona
New Mexico
Alaska
Women’s Civic Improvement League of
Kalamazoo
League
Caroline Bartlett Crane
Michigan
Pittsburg
Rio
Janetto
Hedjaz
Damascus
Mecca
Mussulmans
Jordan
Maan
Kansas
Curtis
William Allen White
White
Topeka
Exaporia Gazette
Marquis Ito
Asia
Robles
E. Columbia Street
F. M. Smith & Co
Ms. Smith & CO
Columbia Street
Universalists
Algeciras
Morocco
Mulai
Edward
Justin
Barr Street
Main and
Columbia Sts
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