Sleeping China Disguised by Gen Miles in 1904
Nelson Miles argues China faces mere existence amid overpopulation and political decay. He praises some Chinese traits but notes overcrowding and limited travel hinder reform and national strength. He cites historical waves of conquest and questions whether China can recover or if Caucasian dominance will prevail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
U. S
Newspaper Enterprise Association
China
Trugu
Mos
Mat
Invartoy
Eastern
Asia
Roman Empire
Germany
Flugia
Nelson Famlles
No Immediate Danger After Dam Repairs at St Marys
No danger remains at St Marys reservoir East bank supports strengthened after wind damage. Toledo engineer Rupt. Mesebam is overseeing repairs and hopes for no further damage. Water level higher than in years Bridges on roads out of town destroyed and trains halted since Thursday. darkness and fire protection out Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Marys
Mesebam
Toledo
Record March Sets Rainfall, Temp, and Weather Marks
The month of March recorded extraordinary rainfall far surpassing prior years with 54 inches in one day and widespread rain across 23 of 31 days. Mean temperature around 4 degrees with a high of 74 and a low of unknown, frosts on the 19th and 20th and 23 days cloudy or rainy. Prevailing southeast winds reached 7 miles per hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ISD
Sartheast
Postum Candies Tell Of Digestible Dextro Treats
A 1900s advertisement extols Post sugar based Dextro Candies as easily digestible for all ages from infants to elders. It claims no liver tax, quick digestion, and strength benefits, produced by Postum Cereal Co. Ltd in Battle Creek Michigan and sold for 2 cents by grocers and druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Umee
C. W. Post
Groware
Postum Ceresl Co. Ltd
Battto Crenk
Mich
Beveridge Forces Democratic Senator to Retreat in Presidential Candidate Clash
In a sharp exchange on an April day, Beveridge pressured Senator Simmons of New Carolina to back away from naming a Democratic presidential candidate. Simmons refused to reveal any chosen figure, sparking speculation on party unity. Beveridge praised the Republican administration and predicted President Lindbergh would win next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Reveridge
Simmons
North Raralina
Wns
Treveridge
Dulce Parker
Lindserelt
Fragmented Fort Campbell News In Ruined Text
A garbled collection of notices mentions a kill in East Liverpool and a fireman injured in SPATITA. References to Fort Thomas and Fort Sheridan place military movements, with Indiana rural delivery and a senator’s bill on rural carriers. The fragmentary items mix names, places, and dates without coherent full events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Callans
Gul
Lenore Gunn
East Liverpool
Flaxman
Frank Roguca
Nowreck
St. Totis Mo
Semener
Pansen
Senator Burton
Spatita
Pernosa Te Sen
Wiiu
Angeles
Cal
J. Overhotuer
Soutie Bloomfield
Vi—Chyrlea Lyons
Edsward
Reuben Bronson
Washington-Third Infantry
San Francisco
Fort Thomas
Fort Sheridan
AlasKa
Wabilington
Laporte m
Warren Counties
Indiana
Russians Fall Back as Japanese Advance Near Yalu River
London dispatches report Russian forces retiring beyond the Yalu while Japanese troops push toward Harbin and Amur mining concessions. A bullion train travels from Ping Yang to the American mining concession, signaling limited success after Chong-Ju. Reports from Yalu indicate ongoing fighting, with Russian guns and troops concentrating near An-Chau and An-Tung as authorities maintain order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harbin
London
Seoul
Central News
Ping Yang
Amser
An-Ju River
Chong—Ju
Yalu River
The
Times
Messeger
Yan-Pho-Shan
An Chau
An-Tung
Takushan
Tatung-Kan
Easter customs from ancient times to Rome and England
Fragmentary report traces Easter traditions across countries. It notes Greek church practices in Russia, old rites in England including egg games, clothing the new, and the pope's grand Easter Sunday ceremonies in Rome with mass, glittering vestments, and indulgences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Castle of
St. Angela
St. Peter's
Basilicata
St. Tet
Osage
Masa
Mwagock
Mnes
Powya
The Egg and Other Easter Antiquities
The article surveys Easter customs from ancient to modern times. It notes eggs as an emblem of resurrection seen across myths and Christian practice, hints at early spring feasts and Easter pies, and contrasts European rites with the American habit of wearing new clothes on Easter. It mentions French cathedral games and Constantinople Greek customs as illustrative examples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Germany
Constantinople
Pera
Something New In War Legend About Japanese Magnets
Siberian Papers report a rumor that Japanese soldiers carry a magnet enhancing strength in battle. Russian troops doubted it, and authorities tested magnet effect by sending sartlers with magnets to regiments. Soldiers insisted magnets did not cause weakness and found them different from the Japanese magnet claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RT. Petersburg
Siberian
Water Flood Destroys Homes and Forces Evacuations
Reported inundation covers vast lower Nobbs area with rising Wabash river and Blue River flooding. Residents flee as water reaches near six feet in places. relief delayed and hunger noted among affected families in Ghissrudge and Vinconnea regions.
Pro-Russian Campaign Allegedly Targeting American Editors
The Brosstauer Ze Yung reports a decision to replace its confidential secretary Kneneh Témeki and editor of St. Fetersburg Vitomost with aims to conduct a pro-Russian campaign among American editors. The move signals a shift in editorial strategy and influence efforts described as confidential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perl
Brosstauer Ze Yung
Gur
Kneneh Témeki
St. Fetersburg Vitomost
Amereny
Russian Hero Jen Dragomthofer in War Glory
A Russian officer Dragomthofer earned the Cross of St George in the Russia Turkish War. He led a daring march against Turkish forces guiding a Cossack unit to break a Turkish siege. His bold action is celebrated as a mark of valor and leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jen. Dragomthofe
Dragniniraf
St. George
Regina Af Cossack
Well-known breeder John Artis dies at 1% old
Bellefontaine obituary notes well-known horn breeder John Artis, father of four and grandfather of many, died Friday at his home after illness. The report highlights his prominence in local breeding circles and his large family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springey
Aia
Necimnty
Hiv
Bellefontaine
Apeil
John Artis
Special Size Guaranteed Remedy Offered by Druggist
Mrs A NAB offers a special size guaranteed to cure or money refunded. Sample package details appear in a partial ad mentioning a Womans Christian Temperance Union reference and Tremont address, with contact at 28 Tremont. Read as an old-time patent remedy note with scattered marketing terms and incomplete address data.
Fearless Mouse-Earthly Duo Entertains City Crowd
Two women, neither afraid of a live mouse, charm a city crowd aboard a hospital menagerie scene. An actress and Alice Maxwell mingle as a mouse begs for food, while onlookers note the creature’s calm around hospital staff and performers. The hospital tale hints at a Chicago company tour and friends awaiting return.
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Nowpkay
Anche
Webb Ias
Alice Maxwell
Vermont Sr
Chicago
Lomii
Star Spangled Banner Policy and Navy Directive
Secretary of the Navy orders that The Star Spangled Banner be played at morning and sunset on all American warships to unify national song use though no formal flag or standard exists. Commenting, Assistant Secretary Darlin Bald notes U S lacks a formal national hymn used universally by other powers. Sherman Home To Be Razed and Pottsville mine entombment items follow in local briefs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waitington
Secretary of the Navy
Hall
Colcinsda
United Stites
Charles J. Darlin Bald
Jean
Unite States
England
Colum Dat
Unir
Anget
Congress
Sherman
Mansapield
Sconter Joht Shere
Memorial
Mary Sherman McCallum
Declined Fortune and Scholarship Updates Across Newswire
Several items appear from Denver to Manila, noting refusals to accept a $1,000,000 fortune, a Rhodes scholarship exam schedule at Oxford, and Manila Republicans instructing delegates for Roosevelt in Chicago. Details include a dean of wa finele, a late heir dispute, and dates in April for examinations and filings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Wa Finele
AWM
A. Harroun
Gster
Mra
J. Mo Tawa
Portland
Marswun
Janus A. Yattoun
Tree
Roosevelt
Manila
Chicago
Roonevel
Devoted mother at Luis dies after hospital hope
Fragmented clippings report a mother’s death in Luis Missouri after a failed attempt to save a relative. several local notes mention pneumonia, funeral details, and a separate Louisiana governor race claim by Judge C. Blanchard with a NY connection. ads note spring fever remedies and local businesses including cigars and a dentist move.
Mr Bunny Promises Easter Egg For Hattie Jackson
A telegram style message reports Mr Bunny promising a pretty colored Easter egg to Hattie Jackson of 214 Mukindale Ave, age years, in a childlike telephone exchange. The note also advertises Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething and other remedies, priced at twenty five cents a bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bunny
Hattie Jackson
Mukindale-ava
Hattie
Mr. Winslow
Cheap Colonial Rates Begin March With Triangular Route
Colonial rail lines including Qulon and Southern Pacific offer one way colonist class fares beginning in March and continuing through April to California Oregon Washington and Taaho polits with through Chicago to the Pacific coast service. Special chair cars are free on certain routes. For details contact agent in Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clustre
Qulon
Southern Pacific
California
Oregon
Washington
Taaho
Chicago
Pacific
Lauls
New Orleans
Addiem Wn
Cannon
Sourthee
Cincinnat
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Gen. Miles
Europe
BY Nelson A. Miles
Beveridge
MR. Simmons
Manchuria
Russia
Alma
Slaven
Tower
Ind
Ireland
Theos. Browne
Bury
Edwards
Custer
Renches
Huey
Nobbs
Learing
Wean
Heb
Beir. Vriday
Vinesnnes
Keltume
Aled Chelsty
Oxoire
Bouvet Mh
Lower Vinecites Township
Jerdan
Lurayete
Shelbywile
UX CT
Navy
National Air
Pottsville
Lytle
Jacob Koblinak
Nim
Frey
Harroun
Oxford University
Fogland
Beth
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Janery
Cheatar No
Hhoies
Apm
Berher
William J. Dryag
Indians University
Moomington
Spee Busbtake
Cortsius
Pt. & Pith
Ecru
Smother
Marie Antoinetta
Isiah Point
L. S. AYRES @ CO
Hazelton Bros
SIGS
Stuyvesant
Wesser
Braumoller
Marshall & Wendall
Huntington
Earnest Gabler
Steinway & Sons
Sohmer & Co
Holler & Co
Sallolten
Pearson’s Piano House
Pennsylvania Street
Indianapolis
Indianapolis Brewing Co
Sen
AT. Luis
Robert Tules
Charles P. Johnson
Jim
Acwenkatas
Speer
Nilus
Pri
J. B. Couchman
Grand Opera
E. Merkat
Security ‘Trust
Broke & Tom Ton
Collins
Ryan
Merchants
Maryland
Grand Hotel
MR. Bunny
Odio
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