Prohibition at Posts and Its Mixed Effects on Soldiers
Advocates condemn beer sales at post exchanges while a veteran commander argues prohibition reduces unrest and indiscipline. He recalls beer presence at Fort Monroe and other posts, noting smuggling and limited punishments fail to deter hard drinking, and that whisky acts as a recruiting sergeant. The canteen is credited with saving many from long terms away from duty.
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Fort Monroe
Philippines
Maine
New Jersey
Potomac
Boston Harbor
Is the Soul Immortal Based on Scientific Reasoning
The author argues the soul cannot perish, citing matter and energy transformation. They compare coal burning to a form of resurrection, note imperishable constituents, and cite Haeckel on particle consciousness. They claim science supports immortality and offer examples like oxygen returning to fertilize plants.
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Ernst Haeckel
Bring Children Up to Work for Nation’s Future
A speaker argues that boys should be raised to self support and virtue. Parents, especially fathers, must avoid softness and hardship, teaching resilience, work ethic, and readiness to face obstacles for future wars and citizenship.
Corsican Vendetta Shadows a Marseilles Departure
On a May morning 1883 aboard a French steamer, Mr. Barnes fears Corsican feuds will追追追 explode as Marina Anstruther and Edwin Anstruther edge toward London. The voyage hints at vendetta history, betrayals, and looming danger with Corsican locals eager for revenge. The ship lands in Marseilles as Barnes receives a blue envelope, signaling the next turn in a perilous tale.
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Marseilles
Mr. Barnes
New York
Corsica
Barnes
Gold
Ajaccio
Leutenant
Edwin Gerard Anstruther
Mariga
Paplis
Pharos
Ileg Des Perdus
France
Thompson
Edwin
Marina
London
Miss Annstruther
Old Tomasso
Bernardo Salceti
Chamber of Deputies
Humph
Corstean
Mateo
Harnes
Auberger Pescatort
Signore Barnes
Antonio
Burton
Signore
Elpar
Old Mateo
No Purchase Made on Northwest Silver Lead Mine
An eastern company eyed a northwest silver lead mine but did not buy after a complex negotiation. A mining expert’s favorable but brief report sparked further checks, leading a renowned Butte figure to send a blunt assessor who concluded the ore is abundant and high grade yet requires a pack train of bald eagles to transport supplies and ore.
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Ihs
Butte
Harper's Weekly
Better housing to cut race death by own action
An English manufacturer reports a $1,500,000 garden colony for workers achieving a birth rate of 66 and death rate of nine per 1000. Seven year olds are three inches taller and seven pounds heavier, and eleven year olds are five and a half inches taller and twenty pounds heavier than Liverpool laboring class averages.
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Wime
Liverpool
Oldest Railway Tunnel in England Linked to Midland Line
The Glenfield tunnel on the Leicester and Swannington line is described as the oldest tunnel in the world, stretching about one mile. Currently only four passenger trains run through on weekdays, and from Saturday night to Monday morning the tunnel is closed by padlocked doors at both ends.
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Glenfield
Leicester & Swannington
England
Midland Company
Reads Like Romance Ends in Tragic Suicide
Antonio Mustaroli, alias Julius Caesar Wenceslas Ermanigade, a veteran of the French admiralty and educator, shot himself at home after despondency. He, born in Prince, served in the Franco German war and Paris under Gambetta, later entering politics and teaching in the United States since 1877.
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New York
Antonio Mustaroli
Muscorelli
Julium Caesar Wenceslas Ermanigade
Prince
Paris
Gambetta
Democratic Committee
Pison
United States
Balloon Lander Reaches Unknown Coast After Sea Rescue
The St. Louis balloon crew N Harnold of North Adams and Harry J Hewitt faced strong air currents after Sunday's start from Scharmdendorf. Lost bearings, they landed at sea Tuesday night and were saved by a lifeboat after an hour amid heavy waves. A wireless from Arnold said they lost everything in the north bow last night.
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Berlin
Scharmdendorf
St. Louis
N. Harnold
North Adams
Mass
Harry J. Hewitt
Arnold
Agricultural Bank in Manila starts operations
The government founded bank in Manila begins operations with Secretary of Finance G R Araneta as president and Insular Treasurer FF A Pranagan as manager. Real estate and harvested crops are accepted as collateral, interest at 10 percent. The first loan goes to an American farmer. The bank is seen as key to restoring and promoting the agricultural industry.
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Manilaa
G. R. Araneta
Insular
FF. A. Pranagan
Ite
Youthful Heiress Kidnapped on Chicago Streets
In broad daylight on a Chicago street near a police station eight year old Martha Frances Mitchell, heiress to a $250000 fortune, was abducted by three men who drove away with her after knocking down her grandmother Mia Carloine Mitchell. A nationwide search is underway with no trace of the girl.
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Chicago
Maratha Frances Mitchell
Mia
Carloine Mitchell
Politician Garcia Assassinated During New Mexico Tour
Word arrived from El Cuervo that Jose Martinez Garcia one of New Mexico's most prominent Republicans was stabbed to death while giving a political speech. Details are scarce and authorities investigate a suspected motive linked to political differences. The news caused significant excitement in East Las Vegas.
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New Mexico
Las Vegas
N. M
Jose Martinez Garcia
el Cuervo
Garcia
Need More Money for Campaign in Chicago Race
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee released donations of $100 plus totaling $12,744 with smaller gifts lifting the total to about $20,000. A $3,000 contribution came from the Democratic National Committee. The chairman says at least $16,000 is urgently needed to complete the campaign work.
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Chicago
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
Smalier
Democratic National Committee
Congressional Campaign Fund
More Money for Soldiers in Cuban Pacification
Paymaster General Whipple reports a rise in officer and staff salaries with the Army’s 1908 expenditures totaling 35.29 million dollars. American costs for troops in the Cuban pacification exceeded what would have been spent in standard duties by about 606 thousand dollars.
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Washington
Whipple
Stock Breeders Set High Standard Kansas City
The American Hereford Cattle Breeders Association appropriated about one thousand dollars on Thursday to advance its breed in the United States. A three member board was named to spend the funds as they see fit. The action was taken at the association’s annual meeting held with the American Royal Horse and Castle show.
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Kansan
American Hereford Cattle Breeders’ Association
United States
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