The Two Workmen and the Building Society Wakeup
Thomas Brown and Robert Smith, neighbors at a factory, take divergent paths after work. Brown abstains, saves two dollars a week, and builds wealth through building societies, while Smith spends surplus at the saloon. Years pass, Brown retires with income from investments and houses, Smith’s life falters. a late reflection by Smith shows the cost of squandered money and missed security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Brown
Robert
Smith
Brown
Thomas
Robert Smith
Building Society
Howse
Jon
Kath
Ionaloon
Roberts
Thamae
National Advocate
Indictment of Alcohol's Damage by Missionaries in Empire
A speech by Rev Mark Guy Pearse attacks intoxicants as ruinous to native tribes. Arnold White and others recount colonies and peoples harmed by rum, praising temperance while criticizing evangelism tied to brandy. Includes quotes from missionaries on Africa India and the Caribbean and calls for ending the drink curse in colonial contexts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Guy Pearse
England
India
Mohammed
Jesus
Burmah
Arnold White
America
Hindoostan
Australia
Mackay
Nyansa
Africa
Sir George Gray
Aults
New Zealand
London
Stev. P. J. Richle
Queenstown
Congregational Union
Bowser Faces a Fateful Carbuncle in 1904 Tale
In a comical 1904 vignette, Bowser awakens convinced death stalks him from a carbuncle on his neck. His wife Mrs Bowser dismisses the scare while the cat and cook observe, the will is readied, and the doctor confirms a carbuncle on the carotid artery as Bowser contemplates forgiveness before his doom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Mr. Bowser
Caruncle Comic Crisis Triggers Bowser Self-Help Edge
A humorous exchange unfolds as Mrs Bowser accuses her husband of quirks while a doctor warns of a rising carbuncle on Bowser's neck. The scene ends with Bowser departing, relieved to have survived the ridiculous ordeal and heading to the office.
Chemist Announces Thorium Split Into Two Elements
Dr. Charles Baskerville of the University of North Carolina reported to the Chemist's Club in New York that thorium is complex in nature and has been resolved into two new elements. One is named Carolinium after the state, the other Horzelum after the…
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charles Baskerville
University of North Carolina
Fta Natura
Baskerville
State the Other Berzellum Honor to Swedish Chemist
A fragment honors the great Swedish chemist who discovered thorium nearly a century ago. It notes the significance of this achievement and mentions it has not before been achieved by an American chemist.
Prohibition Gains Ground Across North America
Whisky is heavily blamed on dealers and drinkers as the Anti-Saloon league plans a vigorous Pennsylvania option campaign over 11 months. An Oregon doctor says alcohol kills the unfit. The Northern Pacific orders a ban on Hanoi use by all employees. Canada shows growing pro prohibition support with Ontario polls indicating a margin near 100,000 and every province except Quebec aligned with prohibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anti-Saloon League
Pennsylvania
Oregon
N. S
Northern Pacific Railroad
Canada
Ontario
Quehac
German Doctor Warns Alcohol Subdues Morality
Dr Bock of Leipzig argues that beer and wine plus fleshly diet brutalise the moral nature. He suggests counteracting by violent exercise to restore discipline and virtue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bock
Leipzig
Germany
Discovering a New Element by Dr Baskerville
Dr Baskerville's decade long research yields two new elements after ten years of persistent labor. Hon 8 8 Shutt from Spencerville is in the city and involved in the discovery process.
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Shutt
Spencerville
Horseshoers to hold state convention in Fort Wayne
The fifth annual convention of the Indiana State Association of Master Horseshoers will gather at Randall hotel for headquarters and Harmony Hall for sessions in Fort Wayne next Wednesday and Thursday. About 160 masters expected from across the state with Mayor Berghoff and Dr. Walter Langtry delivering addresses.
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Indiana State Association of Master ‘Horseshoers
Fort ‘Wayne
Frank J. Perry
Joseph M. Nagel
Joseph Zorbaugh
Randall Hotel
Horseshoers
Harmony Hall
West Berry Street
Berghoff
Walter Langtry
V.S
Association
George A. Schaefer
Wallace Lotridge
Mossmaun
Yarnelle & Co
Echool
Noo
Influence saves Cowles and Tsu Jitsu fascination
In the Army and Navy Journal Col. Main Conant Church attacks the court of inquiry that cleared Captain Cowles of the Missouri Illinois collision. He notes the helm sequence and claims it reflects President Roosevelt and his interest in Tsu Jitsu as part of athletic training for future naval commanders.
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New York
Army and Navy Journal
Conant Church
Captain Cowles
Missouri
Illinois
Church
Roosevelt
Utah Mormons Disfranchisement Report Debated at Conference
Kirtland Oslo April 1 The general conference of the Reorganized Church of Latter Day Saints discussed the Missouri district report on relations with the Mormon church of Utah. Resolutions were deemed too radical and not adopted. A three member committee was appointed to revise the report for presentation today. The Missouri district had urged petitioning Congress to legislate against Utah Mormons and strip them of franchise for law violations.
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Kirtland
Oslo
General Conference of the
Reorganized Church of Latter Day Saints
Missouri
Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Mormon Church of Utah
Congress
Judge orders new trial in Campbell Wall Paper case
In New York on April 8 Justice Rogers set aside the jury verdict finding James 4 Temple not guilty of converting about $40,000 of Campbell Wall Paper Co funds. Temple, ex-president, is returned to jail with $25,000 bail, unable to post it, and will appeal. The case involved the sale of company interests in England negotiated partly by Temple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Supreme Court
James 4. Temple
Campbell Wall Paper Company
Rogers
Temple
England
Far-Rejected Suitor Fires at Sleeping Miss Schange
Elwood Indiana April 1 A bed full of bullets marks a cold blooded murder attempt on Miss Cora Schange a prominent local woman Two shots hit the wall as William Farr aged thirty eight a rejected suitor was arrested but released on five hundred dollar bond Authorities say Farr had threatened the woman after she refused his attentions but he denies guilt.
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C. B Lews
R. Bowser
Jouk
Bowser
Elwood
Ind
Cora Schange
William Farr
Farr
Miss Schango
Neighborly drama ends in night time shooting attempt
A neighbor reports spending the night with Mrs Henry Long when an attempted shooting occurred. Six or seven shots from a revolver were fired through a bedroom window, narrowly missing occupants and prompting police investigation.
Judge grants permanent injunction against Baden-Lick Sulphur well
Salem Indiana April 9 special judge Joseph Shea issued a permanent injunction against J C Howard GF Gagnon and the Baden Lick Sulphur Springs company prohibiting pumping their well. the action asserts interference with the flow of the Pluto springs at French Dick owned by Thomas Taggart and the French Lick Springs Hotel company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Ind
Joseph
Shea
J. C. Howard
GF. Gagnon
Baden-Lick Sulphur, Springs Company
French Dick
Thomas Taggart
French Lick Springs
LEAT 1 W LEONARD MAY SOON BE CAPTAIN
Fort Wayne friends learn Lt Ivers W Leonard of the Twenty second Infantry in the Philippines is likely to be promoted to captain. A February 15 letter from Mindanao describes Merahui and Fantar stations, climate, and daily rain. The letter notes a modest home, a soldier cook, shortage of fresh provisions, Moros crossing the river, and limited schooling or church for local children.
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Fort Wayne
Ivers W. Leonard
Twenty-second
Philippines
Trigan
Mindinas
P. I
Merahui
Fantar
Merahul
Angus
Ivers
Ax Penal Colony
Truce Report Favors McClellan in New York State Race
Atlantic City disclosures show Charles Murphy and Elliott Danforth signaling peace talks toward Mayor George B. McClellan for New York governor. Upstate leaders favor McClellan if Parker wins the presidential nod, with Hill not opposing the Albany favored candidate amid party realignment and Brooklyn disaffection affecting convention control.
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New York
Atlantic City
Charles F. Murphy
Elliott Danforth
David . Hill
Murphy
Judge Parker
Danforth
Orr Murphy
George B. McClellan
McCarren
Kings County
Brooklyn
McClellan
Lendara
Parker
New York City
David B. Hill
Governor Hills
Hill
B McClellen
McClellen
Bronx
Admires American Women Says French Porter Artist
New York April 9 Alphone Marin Muchu, famed French porter artist and illustrator, visits New York and praises American women as superb creatures. He contrasts them with Parisian beauty, noting Americans are strong, vigorous, svelte, and robust, with open air sports shaping their appeal. He claims a distinctly American type exists beside Parisian, Slav, and Saxon types.
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New York
Alphone
Marin Muchu
Europe
France
Paris
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Testotaler
Christian Nationa
Mrs. B
Dowber
Mrs. Bowser
News and Comment
State Masters’ Association
Cowles
W. Leonard
Tammany
M. Cartledge
Lydia EB. Pinkham
Dean
Lydia
Pinktam
Lydia E. Pinkhnam
M. Carriman
Whitehall St
Atlanta
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