Bryan Faces Broad Invitations to Speak Across Nation
A roundup notes invitations pour in for William Jennings Bryan to visit California Massachusetts Alabama and Nebraska for speeches as he weighs southward campaigns and a Montgomery stop while farmers gift him a large carved wooden stick dubbed Billys Big Stick and he vows to lead kindly rather than by fear.
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Lincoln
William Jennings Bryan
California
Charles Edelman
San Francisco
Rondville
Mass
United States
Bryan
Indianapolis
Henry C. Clayton
Ft. WH. Walker
Montgomery
Ala
National Committee
Otoe County
Nebraska
Billy
Clayton
Fairview
Taft Says Taft Bryan Speech Not Yet Read
Special story from Hot Springs Virginia reports Judge Taft declaring a harmonious conference among Hitchcock Vorys and himself and noting Hitchcock’s methods and long range plan. Taft will not publish comment on Bryan speech until he reads it and may reply later. Nearby notes include Taft’s horse incident and Hepburn visiting with Taft regarding eastern politics and the Allison death impact on Iowa.
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Hot Springs
Hitchcock
Ohio
Vorys
Paft
W. J. Bryan
Taft
Bryan
General Corbin
Washington
Clarence Kd. Edwards
Representative Hepburn
Speaker Cannons
Colonel Hepburn
Iowa
Allison
Taft Declines Attendance at National Conference on Unemployed
New York reports that William H. Taft told the committee arranging the national conference for the unemployed to be held in the city starting September 25 that he cannot attend. Although Bryan has been invited, his reply has not yet been received.
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New York
William H. Taft
Bryan
Hls
G. A. R. Encampment Hopes for Bryan and Patt
Toledo Ohio August 14 Representatives say William J Bryan and William F Patt are expected to attend the G A R encampment in the first week of September. The encampment executive committee extended invitations to both nominees.
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Toledo
Ohio
Williaam Ft. Patt
Wiliam J. Bryan
Fusion ends for Noble on Nebraska ballot
Lincoln Neb Aug 14 National Committeeman Rosewater failed to stop fusion in Nebraska as Secretary of State Junkin ruled Sophias Noble of the Second district may be listed as a candidate for elector on both the Populist and Democratic tickets Noble will appear as Democrat and Populist on the ballot Fusion protests were upheld in other cases leaving Noble as the final fusion entry.
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Lincon
Rosewater
Republican Party
Fusion
Ino Nebraska
Junkin
Sophius Noble
Noble
United States Fleet entertains New Zealand visitors aboard Louisiana
Auckland officials praise the U S fleet for orderly conduct as about two thousand New Zealanders tour the battleship Louisiana. Officers explain ship machinery while shore leave allows impromptu baseball games and friendly exchanges.
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Auckland
United States
Louisiana
A. A. Rlyers
W. A. Prickett
Sulfa
Thas
Baptke Dominates Two Boxing Bouts at Armory Meet
Boston Aug 14 Bill Baptke of Hindis won two quick bouts at the Armory Athletic club meet. John Carrol of Brooklyn was stopped by the referee in the second round after a severe beating. Frank Muantelle of Pawtucket St T fell in the first round.
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Poapke
Boston
Bill Baptke
Armory Athletic Club
John Carrol
Brooklyn
Frank Muantelle
Pawtucket
St. T
Alabama to contest railroad rate rise before interstate body
Strong protest will be lodged with the Interstate Commerce Commission by Alabama officials over railroad increases effective August 1. The Alabama state railroad commission plans to file within two or three days regarding higher rates on grain grain products fresh meats packing house products and hay in the southeastern territory.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
State Railroad Commission of
Alabama
Wealthy Lincoln man fires at wife then shoots self
William Tash, a wealthy Lincoln German citizen, shot at his wife of thirty years four times after she refused to talk to him as often as he wished. He then attempted suicide. A bullet torn through Mrs Lush’s hair left her unharmed. Tash survived with a chipped skull.
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Lincoln
Neb
William Tash
New Hands Going to Work in Toronto Shops
The Canadian Pacific railway fills vacant shop positions in Toronto and West Toronto. Forty more strike breakers join West Toronto shops. The car repairing department is fully manned and half the regular blacksmith force is at work.
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Toronto
Canadian Pacific Railway
West
West Toronto
Too Much Wind Postpones Baldwin Airship Trial
Washington August 14 The ten mile south wind forced Captain Baldwin to postpone the second official speed trial of his airship until today He remains confident he will achieve the required speed at the rescheduled event.
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Baldwin
Washington
Captain Baldwin
Queen Victoria to Tour England and San Sebastian
King Alfonso and Queen Victoria have departed. The queen will visit her mother Princess Beatrice of Battenberg on the Isle of Wight and will pause in Paris for a day incognito.
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Queen Vic
England
San Sebastian
Alfonso
Queen Victoria
Isle of Wight
Beatrice of Battenberg
Paris
Patrons Asked to Notify Office if Paper Not Regularly Received
The notice requests readers who do not receive their newspaper on schedule to inform the office. It emphasizes the need to update delivery records and ensure consistent service. The message is brief and directed at sustaining timely distribution.
Snow Dispatches and Historic Quirks in Brief
Snow brings a Valdez Alaska fire response to clogged sidewalks. The House of Representatives has never had a speaker born in New York City in its 118 year history. Pennsylvania once produced surplus natural resources now shared by West Virginia. Navy yard Boston construction secrecy limits curb updates. The Agriculture Department cost the U S over 20 million dollars since establishment with 58 000 workers and 7 675 publications. Massachusetts tobacco farms claim the longest barn in the state at Westfield spanning 500 feet.
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Valdes
Alaska
House of Representatives
New York City
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
New York Navy Yard
United States
Massachusetts
Westfield
Fly Catches and Trade Talk Spotlight Baseball Nomenclature
The piece notes Willett of the Detroit Americans drawing praise from manager Jennings and hints at Pirates, Dreyfuss, and National League interest in Bugs Raymond. It compliments Kenetchy of St Louis as a promising first baseman and laments Summers of Detroit as the game’s hardest loser after Cleveland’s win and Detroit’s defeat.
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Willett
Detroit Americats
Jennings
Pittsburg
Pirates
New York
Barney Dreyfuss
Bugs Raymond
St. Louis
Kenetchy
St. Louis Nationals
Eddie Summers
Detroit Americans
Cleveland
Detroit
Summers
Church Work and Missionary Funding Efforts
The national board of church extension seeks to raise 1,000,000 dollars by year end. New Wesleyan East End mission buildings in London span 1.75 acres after 23 years of work. Baltimore land for an Episcopal cathedral site has first payment on 3.5 acres. Episcopal City mission in Boston spends 5,000 dollars in summer programs aiding women and children. Re v C A Wooddy oversees about 4,000 churches in Montana Idaho Washington California Oregon Nevada as a Baptist agent.
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National Board of Church Extension of
The
Christian Church
Wesleyan
East End
London
Baltimore
Episcopal Cathedral
Episcopal City
Boston
C. A. Wooddy
Baptists
Montana
Idaho
Washington
California
Oregon
Nevada
Taft's Rule Linked to Mrs Longworth Says Paris Paper
The Paris Gaulois attributes Taft's dominance to Mrs Nicholas Longworth. It notes in Venauson France a man Gulgo is elected mayor with his brother as clerk and six sons as councilors. It mentions illiteracy rates and a church building repurposed as a police station and assembly room after church expulsion.
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Paris
We are not a nation of rascals says Dr Wiley
A collection of quotes from various newspapers highlights skepticism about public trust and a sharp jab at agriculture department figures. The remarks trace a theme of ironic social commentary on honesty and governance.
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Atlanta Journal
Chicago
Buffalo Express
Dr. Wiley
Department of Agriculture
Boston ,Transcript
German Gleanings: Berlin sprinklers fail and royal castle plans
Auto street sprinklers prove ineffective in Berlin while Bavarian towns record minor tales. In Spitazbergen a 119 year old woman loses support after her daughter dies. A Berlin beggar is arrested for using a phonograph to sparingly reach private homes. Grand Duke Frederick of Baden accepts restoration plans for Heidelberg Castle after years of debate.
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Berlin
Spitazbergen
Bavaria
Frederick of
Baden
Heidelberg
Primitive Norwegian Ship Breaking on Rocky Coasts
A Norwegian practice uses exposed coastlines to anchor old vessels then breakers smash them into pieces. The resultant wood fragments float away and are collected as fuel wood for sale.
ManZan Pile Remedy Ad Sells Quick
An advertisement for ManZan Pile Remedy claims to treat all forms of piles with inflammation soreness and itching. The price is 50 cents and the product is guaranteed sold by H. J. Moogk and C. P. Guener.
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H. J. Moogk
C. P. Guener
How to Walk for Health and Pleasure by Professor Nelligan
The article by Professor Richard F. Nelligan of Archepst College outlines proper walking form for health and enjoyment. It covers chest posture, breathing, cadence, stride length, and differences for long and short distances, emphasizing erect carriage to reduce fatigue and improve efficiency.
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Richard F. Nelligan
Department of Hygiene
Archepst College
America
Nelligan
Bertha von Hillen
How to Use Turpentine for Cleaning and Stains
Instructions show turpentine for medical rubbing against pneumonia symptoms, cleaning ink from muslin, whitening clothes when added to boiling water, exterminating cockroaches, removing pitch wheel grease and tar with lard pre-treatment, and general cleaning of woolen cloth shoes gilt frames and surfaces.
How to Transplant Small Trees
How to transplant small trees or shrubs in any season. Dig a trench around the root ball a foot or more wide and deeper, keep roots in earth. Fill trench with wet cement to set the tree, then lift and move. Place in final spot, break cement, and cover with soil.
How to Preserve Clothes Wringers
Instructions advise wrapping rollers with bicycle tape then covering with white cloth to extend wringer life. Proper winding should be careful to make the repair last longer, potentially doubling lifespan of the device when treated this way.
Threading Needles and Sulphur Shower Reach Charolles
Advice for the visually impaired on threading needles and machines with contrasting threads. Charolles in France, thirty miles from Muacun, reports a recent sulphur shower leaving yellow dust on roofs gardens and vineyards. A sulphurous odor troubled peasants and made breathing difficult for a time.
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Charolles
Muacun
L’rance
Beeg Laxative Cough Syrup Advertises Relief
An old advertisement touts Beeg Laxative Cough Syrup for both young and old to ease coughs croup hoarseness and whooping cough. It claims gentle laxative action and notes makers H J Moog and C P Guenmer.
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H. J. Moog
Eng C. P. Guenmer
Cleaning a Clock in Simple Steps
The article explains a home clock cleaning method using benzine a white rag a sable brush and basic tools. Do not disassemble fully and oil with quality clock oil while avoiding vegetable oils. Remove dirt by blowing brushing and careful scraping then oil escapement teeth lightly.
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Popiular Mechanics
Fire safety tips for smokers and home fires
The guidance warns against opening doors when smoke or flames are present to avoid draft feeding the fire. It advises closing all airways, gathering water outside the room, using wet cloths or sponges to protect breathing, crawling low to avoid smoke, and using water, hearth ash, sand, or salt to combat oil fires.
Proper care for black lace cleaning and drying
Instructions advise shaking dust from lace then dipping in deep blue gum water to restore color. For dirty brown lace, wash in sunplums, rinse, soak in blue water, roll in cloth, pin between cloth and sheet to avoid blue transfer, then dry and cover with tissue paper to prevent gloss.
Cleaning velveteen with soap and brushing methods
The method uses a white soap lather to dip the velveteen and scrub away dirt with a wallbrush. After rinsing in clean water the pile remains intact as the fabric air dries, with optional back ironing. Light velvets respond to gentle rubbing with a tyrosene dipped flannel.
How a Woman Keeps Youth Through Kindness and Calm
An eighty year old woman with white hair shares her secret to vitality. She credits forgetting disagreeable things and speaking pleasantly, while keeping calm and choosing congenial words to soothe nerves and avoid conflict.
How to Believe Ingrowing Nails
Advertisement-style instruction claims miraculous relief for ingrowing nails and minor cuts. It advises using antiseptic cotton to saturate and place between swollen flesh and nail wall, warning against laudanum and pseudo cures.
New Flag Adopts Forty Six Stars in Six-Row Layout
Government to issue flags with forty six stars. Oklahoma added as baby star. Rows: three eight star rows and two seven star rows, totaling forty six. Some new flags already on sale.
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Oklahoma
Piles Operation Averted by ManZan Pile Remedy Claim
Price Co. is cited by H. J. Moogk and O. P. Gueny advocating ManZan Pile Remedy as a guaranteed alternative to surgery.
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Price
H. J. Moogk
O. P. Gueny
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