Webster’s Dictionary Debate Sparks Strong Reactions
In a fragmentary exchange, speakers mock censorship while praising the Webster International Dictionary as a standard used by courts and government offices. The dialogue references Edward Merriam and the Department of American, noting readers should request a history of the book.
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Webster'n Dietionary
Harris
United States Commssioner
Neule
Webster International
Department O
A. CG
Merrican
Springfeld
Myas
Side Light on Shakagenve Smothering Case Details
Fragmentary report cites a coroner interview with Othallo who explains Desdemona’s smothering as part of a dispute over distance and value. Apparent mistranscriptions obscure names and places, with references to Hlago Chienga and Uritinne amid unclear context.
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Othallo
Desdemona
Fragmentary OCR Dialogue Fragments From Unknown Column
A rough OCR excerpt features garbled dialogue about a letter from a woman. The text includes misread names and repeated phrases and appears to be a mock conversation between editors and correspondents. Content is fragmented with no clear event or outcome.
Tocat Color and Society Names Hover in Gala Gossip
A fragmentary social column notes Mrs Guviladle-Whit joining a club scene with Mrs Tredpei-oo and a list of numerous guests, all described in a colorfully fragmented, era-typical gossip tone. The readable text hints at a gala gathering in a bluebook setting.
American Settler Interest Grows in Canada West Farms
The Buffalo Express notes strong American migration into Canada West, with 1,212 of 4,174 homesteaders from the United States, chiefly Dakota and midwest farmers. Canadians celebrate foreign expertise, capital, and farming knowledge aiding prairie development.
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Canina
Buffalo Express
Canada West
Canada
Great Britain
Dakota
Caplital
Ihows
Canadian Prairie Provinces
Oregon
Maritime
Hondo
Pettler
Wasteful Apple Supply Harms Markets and Prices
A Chicago correspondent notes severe apple waste this year with 42.27 million barrels in surplus over last year, leaving growers underprice and consumers unable to benefit. Reduced storage and transport worsen the mess, while better ranking of grades and distribution fail to offset the overproduction.
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Chicago
United States
Pitinle
Weller
Comtryat Iiness
Satafie
Waterway Improvement Debate In Congress
Congress debates a proposed annual waterway improvement appropriation of 10,000,000 to enhance U S navigable rivers and harbors. The piece compares international spending on waterways and notes US spendings trends, costs of shipping, and potential efficiency gains from expanded Great Lakes and other routes.
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Congress
Braman
Uia
United States
Hous
Faries
Seaboard
Kingdom
Holand
Belgium
Germany
Pulptel Out
Banbury Lane
Liverpool
Gutland
Cnet
Winny
Great Lakes
Mississippi
Ohio River
Cincinnati
Erie Canal
Anghos leads New York governor race in off year returns
The official count shows Charles B. Anghos with a decisive plurality of 861,500, the largest for an off year since 1894. The piece notes political funding, proposed anti rebate laws, and opinions on candidate selection methods, with figures on campaign expenditures and major donors including Z. P. Morgan & Co. and ex-Gov Morton.
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Charles B. Anghos
New York
Morton
National Petroleum Association
Ccleveland
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Minnesota
Missouri
Town
Kansas
Bonaparte
United States
Cleveland
Sheldon
New York Republican State Committee
Hughes
Unruly Weather and Busy Trade Press Chicago
Bradstreet's Commercial Report notes severe car congestion yet strong demand for staple goods and holiday items. Industrial output remains steady in iron, steel, and other sectors while wholesale and jobber activity widens to fall, spring orders amid brisk retail purchases and high quality buying across regions.
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Chicago
Maintalla
Ion and Steel
Storks
Tha Gli
New York
Itbor
Bradstreet
Market Prices by City and Commodity Highlights
A compact listing of cattle hogs sheep and grain prices by city including Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Milwaukee Buffalo New York and Toledo with figures for wheat corn oats rye barley hay eggs potatoes and butter. The brief notes post election tallies for Indian territory and Oklahoma and report on the Hong Kong legislative council approving funds for the Canton Railway. A Georgia convention incident mentions T. F. Clements pleading guilty to assault and battery and a fine.
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Buteer
Choice Creamery
Indianapolis
Henry
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Detroit
Milwaukee
Harley
Standael
Chotea
New York
Ghaig Wtlente
Ste
Nateral Whitt
Bute
Ogga
Western
Toledo
Indian Territory
Oklahoma
United States
Capital
Trenton
N. J
Hongkong Legislative Council
Canton Railway ‘Company
T. F. Clements
White
Atlanta
Dulgiris of the Country for a Year in Review
Bragstreet's Commercial Agency presents a twelve month table on American agriculture manufacturing and general trade. Foreign and domestic trade show gains with imports up 4.7 percent and exports up 13.4 percent, total foreign trade 10.6 percent ahead of 1905. Railway earnings and bank clearings rise, business failures down nine percent, money in circulation reaches a record high.
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Bragstreet
Luis
Bustiela
Louisiana
United States
Horvala
Amonthe
Bradstreet
Aviv
Tillman in fiery talk at Chicago lecture on race
Senator Benjamin R. Tillman spoke at Orchestra Hall Chicago predicting war between black and white races within ten years. He argued the fifteenth amendment does not grant universal suffrage and warned that southern states face domination by Black voters. He also claimed to have justified lynch law for one crime, insisting he does not believe in it.
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Chicago
Benjamin R. Tillman
Orchestra Hall
Beneft
Chicago Union Hospital
Statesman
South Carolina
BR. Tillman
North Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
Mississippi
Radium Viewed As Compound By Soddy Authority
Frederick Soddy, a leading English radium expert, says radium may be regarded as a compound for now rather than a chemical element, challenging prior views that it is a chemical element.
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Prederick Soddy
Damp Winds and Consumption in North Devonshire
The British Medical Journal reports doctors Gordon and Emper present statistics on consumption in North Devonshire over forty four years. The study links the disease course to damp rain laden winds. Deaths rise in districts where winds blow most, with figures indicating substantial mortality.
Fire in St Louis kills and injures many at Salvation Army hotel
A three story Lighthouse hotel at Ninth and Market in St Louis housed about 500 to 600 homeless men. A fire on the third floor trapped many on upper levels with only one stairway. Nets and life lines helped several escape but numerous men leaped to the street or were crushed. Firemen opened doors to ease the panic as officials investigated the cause.
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Salvation Army
Lighthouse Hotel
Ninth and Market Streete
St. Louis
Mystery of a Woman With Baritone Voice Gains Attention
Misa Edna Murray once from Fort Worth Texas is studied by experts in New York for a rare case of a woman developing a baritone voice. She reports a late voice change after age 20 when she began singing and accompanying a male baritone, while her handwriting and speaking voice remain feminine.
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New York
Misa Edna Murrey
Fort Worth
Texas
Hyslop
G. W. Colby
Albert Gerard Thiers
Murray Saie
Ale
Fire destroys hotel in Somerset Kentucky brief note
Velographic Brevities report a fire at the Newtonian hotel in Somerset Kentucky destroying the hotel and two stores. The article cites loan ranges from seventy thousand to one hundred thousand and notes arrangements by the Niles Tempit Pond Company of York for an acquisition of Tidkway Machlis Tool Company of Ridgway. The seventh annual convention of Luther Teagan of Alderley Weld. sessions in Canton referenced.
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Newtonian
Somerset
Niles-Temnpit-Pond Company of
York
Tidkway Machlis Tool Company
Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription for Womanly Ailments
An old ad touts Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a cure for female weaknesses and monthly pains. It claims a pure glycerine extract with no alcohol, promotes investigation of its formula, and invites readers to request a booklet at no charge.
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Marvel Ak
Pierce
R. V. Pierce
Impudent Exchange Between Miss Welton and Miss Tartu
A fragment shows Miss Welton accusingly remarking that someone is aging and wrinkled, while Miss Tartu responds with indifference noting the barbs were not spoken to one’s real face. The dialogue hints at social snubbing and perception in a furtive, private exchange.
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Miss Welton
Disfiguring Skin Disorder Cured by Cuticura Remedies
A man from East Orange New Jersey recounts a long battle with severe eczema since 1804. After trying hospital care and costly treatments he used Cuticura Soap and Ointment five weeks ago and reports a complete cure and renewed employability.
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Thomas M. Rossiter
Prospect Street
Mast
Orange
N. J, Mar
Alarm Clock Choices Framed By Mock Customer
Yonkers Statesman cites a humorous exchange where a customer tests alarm clocks by material. Silver plate priced at $10 is rejected, nickel and gun metal options are considered, and the buyer jokes about a gun sounding alarm for his 12 year old.
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Yonkers Statesman
Gained 34 Pounds After Dr Williams Pink Pills
Mrs Nathaniel Field of St Albans Somerset Maine credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with cure after doctors said she had环球 pernicious anemia. She suffered vomiting gas pains backache neuralgia numb spells weakness and rapid heartbeats. After a short course of pills her pain vanished digestion improved sleep returned and she rapidly regained weight.
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Pohenee
Chegan
Dr. Williame
Lawoko
Dr. Williama
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Cappy
Gotes
Hell
J. Cheindy & CO
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