Art of Dancing Sparks Debate on Deportment
The piece cites M Lefort of the French Choreographic Association criticizing modern dancing for its stiff joints and showy theatrics. It contrasts old court dances with the Boston dance praised for its healthful, expansive movement and notes global issues from ivory trade to press censorship and naval training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Lefort
French Choregraphic Association
Boston Herald
Europe
America
Boston
Thermit Heat Powers Unmatched Welds for Massive Iron Work
The Brookly n Eagle notes thermit can reach 5400 degrees, welding steel rails and repairing enormous iron castings. Dr Hang Goldschmidt of Essen describes a mixture of aluminum and iron oxide that burns hotter than an electric arc, offering practical industrial uses beyond theory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn Eagle
Hang Goldschmidt
Essen
Germany
Goldschmidt
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Government bounty urged to curb dogfish scourge
Rockland Fish Warden N J Hanna told the Portland Press that dogfish have ruined Maine fisheries by swarming rivers and Cape Cod. He urged a government bounty of five cents or more per fish to prevent annihilation of Maine’s fishing industry due to the voracious whiplash dogfish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. J. Hanna
Rockland
Portland
Cape Cod
Maine
Monhegan
Patient’s Lucky Escape From Amputation Turnaround
An eccentric patient with blood poisoning feared needed an above knee amputation. He vanished before surgery but reappeared two days later declaring a final chance for a two legged life. Doctors found he had recovered enough that operation was unnecessary.
Japan Uses Camphor Trade to Influence Global War
Practically all the camphor of commerce comes from Japan and Formosa, a Japanese colony. Japan bans export to deny Russia camphor for smokeless powder and to sustain its own powder production. This control gives the Mikado leverage in international conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Formosa
Russia
Family Hat in Corea Described by Philadelphia Man
A Philadelphia man in Corea notes the family hat as a unique and picturesque custom. The hat, descended from father to elder son and made from ancestors hair, is priceless and carefully preserved to never wear out. The account reflects wartime Korea with Russians and Japs at war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Corea
World body to rule Olympics
The article discusses a proposed shift to an international committee to govern Olympiads rather than host-nation officials. It notes past controversies in 1908 with Ralph Rose not dipping the flag, Carpenter disqualified in the 400 meters, Dorando the Italian runner aided to finish, and a post London Roosevelts reception as context for planning future meets.
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Ralph Rose
King Edward
Carpenter
America
Dorando
Italy
London
Roosevelt
Sullivan
United States Victorious in Olympic Style Meet
The United States led by Lube Murphy and Train er Mike Murphy topped most events, outscoring all nations. The United Kingdom trailed by about fifty points, with its team drawn from England and the empire. President Sullivan praised the team for its collective effort and noted a notable incident as British officials carried the Italian marathon runner to the finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union of the
United States
Mike Murphy
America
United Kingdom
England
Sullivan
Cubs and Orioles Compared by Baltimore Scout Dunn
Manager Jack Dunn of the Baltimore Eastern league club rates the Chicago Cubs as the greatest baseball machine, surpassing even the Orioles teams of 1894 to 1896. He praises the Cubs pitching staff and overall balance, argues Chicago could outdo the old Orioles, and urges Baltimore fans to view the current world champions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Cubs
Jack Dunn
Baltimore
Orioles
Dunn
Murphy
Monumental
Chance
Ed Hanlon
Baltimore Orioles
Baltimores
Leason
Hanlon
McMahon
Hawke
Gleason
Esper
Hoffer
Pond
A. Clarkson
Brooklyn
Robinson
Moran
Bill Clarke
Jack Doyle
Heine Reitz
Hugh Jennings
McGraw
Joe Kelley
Walter Brodie
Willie Keeler
Disqualified English Runner Sparks Controversy at Meet
The dispute centers on Carpenter who was disqualified in the 400 meters after an alleged foul. Director Stagg defends the decision while criticizing the conduct, saying Americans acted within rights to force the English runner wide. Kelley resigns as Toronto manager amid fan criticism and a long hospital list. Larry Shafly covers second base temporarily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haynes
Carpenter
Stagg
Kelley
Mike J. Kelley
Toronto
Mike
Larry Shafly
Washington Americans
Dragon hunt draws peasants to Ikeda bamboo jungle
In Seeshu province thousands chase a legendary dragon said to bless the jungle with healing powers. Landowner Sadajiro Shinoki faces suspicion as crowds offer rice and coins, hoping cures for ailments will follow the dragon’s sanctification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kobe
Seeshu
Ikeda
Sadajiro Shinoki
Sadajiro
Cake Proved New York Marriage Mixup Ends In Custody
In Brooklyn a rear admiral figure nicknamed Bill Wisdom faces vagrancy or possible bigamy charges after bringing home a slice of his second wife’s wedding cake. Mrs Wisdom No 1 claims exclusive use of the name and notes dreams predicting the union while Mrs Wisdom No 2 says Bill claimed to be an orphan and that he married again on June 8. A magistrate in Adams Street Court considered the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bill” Wisdom
Brooklyn
Clinton Street
Wisdom No. 2
Wisdom
Bill
Wisdom No. 1
Elizabeth Monahan
St. Agnes’ Church
Monster of Sea Is Slain in Casco Bay
Albert Richardson and a crewman on Orr's Island in Casco Bay killed a sea monster 45 feet long and weighing about 16 000 pounds. The creature resembled a sea serpent with a shark like head and a long dorsal fin, and its hide was rough and elephant like. They cut the carcass for oil weighing 1700 pounds, missing its potential scientific value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Albert Richardson
Orr's Island
Casco Bay
Selected Recipes Cream of Pumpkin and Varied Soups
A kitchen list of soups and creams including Cream of Pumpkin and Consomme with Rice. Recipes detail pumpkin liquor, rice prep, macaroni, oxtail bouillon, barley and cream methods, carrot and fowl soups, white kidney bean and vegetable options with butter, milk, and toast accompaniments.
Resting method for tired nerves with tea and roses
When fatigued go to your room and lie down with pillows under your head. Rest for half an hour then rise feeling rested. If not possible use a half hour nerve rest with very hot weak tea, a hammock, and a bunch of roses to soothe nerves.
Permit Required Sparks Fresh Water Tension
A terse exchange notes that fishing here requires a permit. A boy asserts steady progress with bait and worm as the keeper criticizes the lack of proper authorization. The exchange reflects typical rural admonitions over access and rules.
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Indiana
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Everybody’s Magazine
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House of Commons
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Daniel O'Connell
Dan
Lord Lyttleton
Lord Monteagle
White Star Line
Charles Darwin
Botany School
Cambridge
Francis Darwin
Thermit
Lube Murphy
Calis Charlie
Bee Vee Eaves
Ammofior
Cei
Sheppard
Peeeeens
Smitheun
Americ Deen
Os Vorter
Saad Be Gilbert
Halawelle
Rome
Koxglind
Baere Nanny
Amerion
Ghreek Atyle Sheridan
Amerien
Eee
oSheridan
Am Hey
Amerie
Ameriea
Sysses
Iverpool
eSmhay Lane
Walker
South ‘Africa
Dbs
Mere
Canada
Leemlog
Sweden
Ees Esseheemlog
Larner
Shinoki
Trenton
N. J
William A. Cake
Cake
Trenton Oilcloth and Linoleum Company
Kicker
Biter
Pat Giuseppe Mule
Angelina Gorillo
Mr. Mule
Gorilla
Smith
Goebel
Bill Wisdom
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