The Ascendancy of the Commoner in New Japan
A New Japan report describes progress on a railroad viaduct near a hotel with a large labor group of 18, many women, using a derrick and ropes to drive piles. The scene contrasts large scale government and corporate projects with ordinary work, noting slower pace and production disparities. The article highlights rural and urban labor conditions and a shift in industrial methods.
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TOK
Ara Im Progeesa
Japan
Yat
Nito
Phatevbs
Japan Faces Rising Trade Unions and Industrial Change
Henry George Jr argues that Japan will see growing trades unionism as modern industry boosts productivity and living standards. He notes Japan’s workers embrace machinery, higher wages, and better subsistence, while early union efforts fail but hint at future organized labor amid cultural norms opposing self-serving competition.
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United States
Japan
Henry George, Jr
Trades Union Organization
Uise
Goan Japs Become Machine Experts in Tokio Study
An American instructor at the Higher Technological school in Tokio demonstrated machine shop work to Japanese students. Charles Albert Francis of Maine led the session, noting one iron rod with a threaded hole as a creditable achievement for an American after two years of instruction, while Japanese students achieved the same in about a week. Francis praised Japanese students for their rapid skill acquisition with tools.
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Higher Technological School
Tokio
Charles Albert Prancis
Mase
Francis
Vanal
Besmirching a Noble Act if We Now Annex Cuba
Retired Lt Gen Miles warns against annexing Cuba, arguing patriotic aims and humanitarian aid founded American policy. He cautions business interests and European finance could drive expansion, risking wars, political strife, and long-term territorial consequences for the republic.
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Cuba
Gen
Miles
Welson A
Cua
Republic
Suni'rg
Washington
Neas
Jalitica
Sam
Unus
Canada
Meslen
Central
South Americ
Provisions of the Platt Amendments Text
The document outlines Cuba’s government guarantees against foreign entanglements, limits on public debt, U S intervention rights to preserve Cuban independence, ratification of U S military occupancy acts, support for sanitation to prevent epidemics, omission of the Isle of Pines from Cuban borders, and a pledge to grant the United States land for bases and coaling stations under a future treaty.
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Paris
Mexico
Canada
Cuba
Hoas
United States
Berty
Paria
Shaleto
Sland
Isle of Pins
United Staten
Cubs
Fire damages St. Paul’s Memorial A. M. E. Church
Special to The Sun reports a fire at St. Paul’s Memorial A. M. E. Church in South Bend Indiana discovered to prevent conflagration. The sanctuary is noted as the finest in Indiana, erected by Mrs. Clem Studebaker. In Columbus Ohio a separate note says county commissioners plan to buy voting machines. bids open Jan 9, 199%.
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South Bend
Ind
St. Paul's Memorial
M. E
Indiana
Clem Studebaker
Columbus
Mexican pug coming to challenge local featherweights
Mexican Willie Daccld of El Paso Texas says in a letter to Tazy Brill the local impresario that he will travel to this city soon to meet top boxers here. Harold boasts a long winning streak and solid recommendations as a contender.
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Pug
Willie Daccld
el Paso
Tex
Tazy Brill
Ciy
Harold
Valuable Furs Taken in North Quest for Silver and Black Fox
In a northern fur trade reflection the Hudson Bay Company faces new rivals as a French led consortium builds strength backed by Paris London and New York capital. The era of free traders declines and the old monopoly endures amid colonial expansion, Indian alliances, and shifting hunting routes across lakes rivers and forests.
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Sun
Boston
Hudson Bay Fur Company
Canada
Charles Gillart
Hunson Way
Prince Rupert
Staelt
Speddiere
Themes
Sasha Yelze
Agnes C. Laut
Pathlees
St. Lawrence
Ottawa
Bay
Labrador
Iberville
la Perouse
France
North! West Company
Beotehmar Chante
roysRelira
Great Lakes
Bankatchewan
Mackensie River
Arete
Columbian
Pacific
Hudson Bay
Company
Bng
Red River
Lake Superior
Dagan
Manitoba
Atd
Saskatchewan
Inaria
Germany
Ruanla
Fulton
Spain
British Columbia
Russia
Givale
Hadson Bay
Rediver
Athabaska
Riyal
Paris
London
New York
Tredera
Quebec
Frontieramen
Missouri
Texas
Pacific Coast
Hudaan Bay
Iteri
Ytha North
Peace Rivers
Hudson Bay Company
Mexico
Rockies
North America
Aatarones Lake
Roosevelt Taken, Panama Plot Rumor Claims
Unclear OCR text mentions Roosevelt and Panama with a suspected treason plot. Fragmentary notes reference a president and an operation. No verifiable details or dates present.
TRAIN KILLED AND FACTORY ACCIDENTS INDIANA NEWS
Fort Wayne reports a ground crusher accident that killed a worker at the Fort Wayne Mills. Terre Haute notes a switchman in the Evanstville yard killed after being struck by a moved car. Kentucky view references a California paper selling barrels at 352 dollars.
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Fort Wayne, Ind
G. Reban
Fort Wayne
Milds
Lewis
Kem
Terre Haute
Ind
Nee
Mié Evaneyue Terre Howie Yards
Trally Jerday
Kentucky
California
Wold
Latlavilla
Prediction by Rephied the Astrologer Thoreday
Fragmentary astrology note predicts birthday or anniversary influence and career promotion for staff. Mentions a child born on this day may face trouble and require work, with general guidance about efforts bringing benefit.
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Thoreday
Fuvara
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