Great Serpent Seen in New York Harbor Report Says
Special to The Sun reports a 30 foot long serpent sighting in New York Bay near Liberty Island. Dr George A Soper vouched for the inspector's sobriety and abstinence from imagination while noting the creature could be an escaped circus animal. Multiple ships and Noahs Ark rumors cited as possible sources, no police or garden confirmation.
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New York Bay
Governor's
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Soper Aays Vis Inspectan
Brooklyn
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Xoagical Garden
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Himeolf
New York
Homes in the West Offer Settlement on Indian Reservation
Million acres of land will be set aside for settlement on the Bolha Reservation on August 15, 1908, as part of federal land allotment programs. The notice outlines planned acreage and the date for potential homesteaders to file applications and claims.
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Bhola Reservation
Tiny San Francisco baby weighs just nineteen ounces
Miss Margaret Barrett of San Francisco weighs 19 ounces at six weeks old and is said to be thriving with home incubator care. Her mother and attending physician note fragile beginnings but growing health, aided by improvised nourishments and careful clothing through a challenging start.
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Margaret Barrett
San Francisco
Wiliam Barrett
Florida-st
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Barrett
Komt
Simple diet of bread and potatoes praised for health
Government chemist Prof. Harvey Wiley argues brown bread and potatoes form a cheap balanced diet that sustains health and life. He cites Morgan and others in London dining on simple fare and says beef or fish can substitute, but bread and potatoes remain nutritive and suitable for all social ranks.
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DR. Wiley
Washington
Harvey W. Wiley
J. Verpont Morgan
Lord Milner
Alfred Bett
London
Tr. Wiley
Graham Berad
Let honesty guide Panama canal project today
Gifford Hall laments graft and corrupt influence that threaten the canal endeavor. He urges nations to appoint capable, honest workers, end entrenched politics, and start and finish the work correctly. He argues the canal must reflect American national purpose, not private gain, and calls for decisive action now.
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Washington
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Orie
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Burden of Trooper Those Whisky Ads in War Gear
Special to The Leavenworth April 12 explains infantry burden remains heavy as 43 pounds of field gear are carried by soldiers in full marching order. Describes blanket roll gear, haversack, water canteen, ammunition belt, Krag-Jorgensen rifle, and bayonet. Notes progress from knapsack to blanket roll reduced weight over decades yet soldiers still feel like human pack horses. Also reports on New York book concern ad ban controversy and Methodist conference debate over whisky advertisements.
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War Department
Japan
Monte
Ipaxstaphica! Union No
Westey Johnson
Johnst
Methodist Church
Manhattan
Ha Hook
Bakery fall injures officer and woman in Pittsburg
Special to The Site from Pittsburg Pa April 1 reports a bakery incident where Miss P Fitzgerald fell from a third story window fatally harming herself and fatally injuring Policeman Charles Hayes who tried to save her. Miss Pearl Carr escaped with an infant by crawling along a narrow ridge to a nearby building.
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Charles Hayes
Smith Race for U S Senate Faces Three Candidates
Senator Russell A Alger plans retirement due to ill health triggering a party battle. Three Smiths race for the seat: William Alden Smith from Grand Rapids, Little Sam Smith from Pontiac, and Hank Henry C. Smith from Adrian. Other contenders include Arthur M of Bagmnaw and William C. McMillan.
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Russell A Alger
Michigan
Smiths
Alger
Alden Smith
Grand Rapids
Little Sam" Smith
Pontiac
Hank Fellas
Henry C. Smith
Adrian
Smith
Arthur M
Bagmnaw
Senate
Wm. C. McMilan
Iate
McMman
Deer
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Unlabeled Potent Liquor Cure Claim Ad
An advertisement promises Golden Specific can cure alcoholism by covertly administering a harmless tasting drink. It claims the product neutralizes craving, restores health and vigor, and urges readers to mail names and addresses to obtain the remedy for a relative believed to be addicted.
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oTte Deunkar
Gaydon
Photograph of John D Rockefeller at Taker Wood
A historic image shows John T Rockefeller at Taker Wood on Monday just as the wealthiest figure prepares for a trip to New York to visit John D III. The scene captures a moment ahead of his planned engagement with notable names in the empire.
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John T. Rockefeller
Takerwood
New York
John D. III
Moving Picture Talks From Uncle Sam's Own Trains
The Agriculture Department plans moving pictures and stereoscopic lectures from special trains to educate farmers about its scientific work. Summer and fall tours will feature lecture trains with possible visits by Secretary Wilson and President Roosevelts, plus a brass band and return-trip fare only. Railroads will haul farmers from nearby towns on special trains.
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Washington
Agricultures Department
Herayne
Wisen
Roosevedtt
Aber Fe
Hanntily
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