Vitriol case dismissed by a Butte jury
A Butte jury rules vitriol throwing not a crime. Reports note Bath Maine’s high smoking rate for its size. Legislators in Tennessee and Pennsylvania flagged misuse of railroad passes. A Vermont cider barrel theft spawned four prosecutions. News items cover Paris rifle feats, an albino deer in Maine, Pasteur and Berlin life science views, and other 19th century curiosities.
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Bath
Maine
Tennsylvania
Ripton
Zwo
Bercy
France
Augusta
Ernest G. Lyons
Sidney
Bald Mountain
Hygienic Institute
University of Berlin
Pasteur
How Camphor Is Made in Japanese Territory
Describes camphor production on hills under Japanese administration after the China war. Details timber shanties, distillation kilns, earthen pots, a water jar with a steam condenser, and the crude camphor crystals collected and sent to town markets. Ends with a humorous unrelated cartoon caption.
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China
A Troubled Man in History’s Bright Band
A Cincinnati Tribune reflection on a man who bears a heavy burden like Atlas, preferring any other place in history to endless worldly troubles. The verse paints a heavy image of enduring strain and responsibility.
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Atlas
Cincinnati Tribune
Powers to Settle It as Greece Backs Peace Prelims
Greek government formally adheres to pre peace terms with the powers and Athens receives assurances to negotiate with Turkey. Mediation offers are accepted, Crete autonomy discussed, and troop recall announced amid Turkish advances being halted. James A. Herne preaches at St Pauls in Chicago after Shore Acres success.
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Greece
Crete
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London
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Creece
Constantinople
Ndbem Pasha
Delyannis
Europe
Cis
Vienna
James A. Herne
Shore Acres
James A. Terie
Esk
Saul
Herne
Agriculture May conditions show nationwide decline in drought impact
May Department of Agriculture figures reveal a 12 point drop from April in overall farm condition. States in the principal wheat belt report mixed results with Illinois Wisconsin Missouri and Kansas showing lower figures while Texas and parts of the South run higher. Spring plowing completion sits at 61.0 percent, well below the 74 percent norm due to late season weather and heavy snows in the north and midwest.
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Department of Agriculture
Ohio
Michigan
New Jersey
Delaware
Maryland
Virginia
Loz
Mary- Jana
Tulineix
Indiana
Wisconsin
Iowa
Missouri
Nebraska
Kats
Presbyterian Meeting Sets 100th General Assembly at Magle Lake
The 100th general assembly of the Presbyterian Church of the United States will convene May 27 at Magle Lake Indiana. It marks the first time away from a population center with Winona Lake as a proposed permanent home. About four thousand representatives are expected, with John M Studebaker of South Bend named president and John M Coulter of Chicago directing the Summer School.
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Eagle Lake
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Presbyterian Church of the United
Winona
Assembly
John M. Coulter
University of Chicago
John M. Studebaker
General assembly details and growth projections for Maple Grove event
The report outlines the Maple Grove cyclorama venue seating 3000 as the general assembly meets for ten days with 31 synods represented. It lists synods by region, notes growth in ministerial and lay ranks, and projects over one million communicants amid regional Presbyterian strength in Indiana Ohio Michigan and Kentucky. Also included is a separate NY fire disaster report with 50 firefighters overcome and one fatality at 105 Chambers Street, prompting emergency response.
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General Assembly
Suamore
Atlanta
Balt
Synod of
New Mexsey
New York
North Dakota
Ohio
Synodof
Oregon
Pennsylvania
South Dakota
Tennessee
WAT
Indiana
Pingis
Michigan
Kentucky
Chambers Street
Wnth
Kouner
Hood
Julien C. Seamans
Cortlang
N.Y
The Great Remedy for Pain St Jacobs Oil
A sales pitch argues rheumatism pain relief comes from St Jacobs Oil. It claims long suffering ends after using the product and emphasizes the low cost of 50c as value for relief. The text urges timely treatment to avoid wasted life and money.
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St. Jacobs
St. Jacobs Ol
London Proposes Express Electric Underground Line
An electric underground railway under the current system is the latest London proposal. It would serve express trains only.
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London
Grain-O promoted as safe coffee substitute
An advertisement touts Grain-O as a grain based drink with the color and feel of coffee and claims it won’t keep you awake. It promises nourishment and easy digestion for all ages and notes it costs less than coffee per cup.
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