Railways Promise Prosperity for the Philippine Islands
The article argues that new transport links, especially a Manila to Aparri railway of 460 miles, will unlock vast interior Luzon for cattle, tobacco, coconuts, and hemp. It cites rich timber, coffee in Bayombong, copper in Benguet, and General Tobacco Company operations, with American capital and guaranteed railway funding expected to boost exports and development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippine Islands
Manila
Bayombang
Luzon
Aparri
Apurri
Cagayan Valley
Litzon
Japan
Philippines
Have
India
Bayombong
Gov. Knight
Benguet
Charles Kelly
Igorrote
United States
Islands
Ta Compania Tatacolera General
General Yobacco Company
Cagavar Valley
American Harvester Company
Philapines
Tim
Ihe
Central
Lloyd Was Courageous When Mary Left the Big Hospital
In Cleveland a tender wartime era scene follows Lloyd a patient at St Clair hospital as he says goodbye to Mary Beadle a fellow tubercular child about to leave for the country. Marys aunt arrives and Lloyd insists he is not cured yet. The two children have shared months of treatment learning songs and playing marbles before Mary departs for her journey.
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Cleveland
Jan
Lloyd
Tim
Atari
Mary
Carleton
Diopd Kenn
Mary Beadle
Maud
Loyd
Oribside Society
Jess
South Afhes
Allison Keith
Monere Palmer
Oak Parky
Saloon Attire Debate Sparks Chicago Kirmess Scandal
Chicago society figures led a heated debate after minister Sidney Strong denounced women from Bryn Mawr and Wellesley for attending a Kirmess at Oak Park. Mrs Palmer and others denied impropriety, while dissenters called the preacher a bigot. Witnesses defended modest dress and implied excesses at the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sun
Chicago
Palmer
Franklin Mac. Veaigh
J. O. Armour
Stanley Field
Sidney Strong
Second Congregational
Ta Oaks Park
Kirmessane
Wadmilar
S. Brate
Bryn Mawr
Varsar
Malta-Vita Pure Grain Food Promoted as Healthful
An ad touts Malta-Vita as the sole pure grain product among cereals, claiming it is made only from wheat with barley malt for sweetness. The description explains cleaning, steaming, malting, flattening into flakes, and baking to produce a fresh, wholesome whole wheat food. Also notes availability through grocers in packages priced around sixteen cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malta-Vita
World tour of Chinese delegation ends in this country
The visiting commission led by Tuan Ewa and Tal Bung Chit met officials and industry leaders. Notable members included Prof. Jonks, Hauevelt, and Pal Omghb, with roles in finance, education, and administration. The group aims to advance industry and serial development during their stay.
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Than Bang
Taliung Cht
Than Ping
Woo Wonk
Jonks
Industria
Denke
Aturnell
Tuy
Shee
Te Deparian
Chin
Sierroy
Puiein
C Hebings
Pal
Pekin Board of Treasury
Deai
Nanyang College
Stangtateo
Mm Lutdon
Ong
Gem Yau
Piay
Homan An
Hill and Harriman Clash In West
Special to the Sein reports a fierce railroad battle as Hill and Harriman vie for supremacy and strategic ground in the Pacific Northwest. The era’s giants clash over routes along the Willamette and Columbia rivers, with violence, court battles, and costly land purchases marking the struggle, while workers patrol disputed rights and rival lines survey parallel paths.
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Sein Portland
Ofe
Jan
Cay Renais Continental Railway Systems
Progresa
Wats J. Ham
Volimbia
Porthon
Lumpia
Me Harriman
Ind
United Dands
Stromn
IT “Company
Meneley Dunetion
Portland
Favoritism in Oil Rates Draws Complaints in Missouri
The Missouri attorney general asks pointed questions about oil rate disparities. Independent St Louis dealers protest a “freak rate” that charges 84 to Kanes City and St Louis 2 cents per 100 pounds, while denying service to Kansas City. The issue highlights tensions between small dealers and the Stard and OW company in the western field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bolins
Kanes City
St. Louis
Missouri
The Heliotrope and Ancient Paper Invention
The heliotrope name derives from Greek roots, while the text notes flowers that track the sun. It claims the Chinese first manufactured paper from plant fiber, with annals dating the invention to about a millennium before Christ.
Miss Murphy Wins the Whole Fay Family Romance
Special to The 80 EQSTUN Mass Jan 2 A chambermaid and waitress in a Boston clubman’s home becomes Mrs Lett Fay. The wealthy bachelor’s heir, valued at around six million, wed Miss Murphy after a courtship in Weston. Mrs Mathews, the aunt, anticipates the couple’s arrival at Commonwealth Ave residence.
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Miss Murphy
Fay
Eqstun
Mass
Hontehal
Stephen Crosby
Elze
Caubeth
Denante Murphy
Lett
Wits
Boston
Hye
Willan Mathews
Maryoris
Islands for sale by British government at Fiji auction
The British government advertises in local papers that the Islands of Fanning and Washington will be sold at auction on April 27 at the Fiji Islands registrar’s office. The sale fuels speculation over strategic naval bases and coaling stations. Consul Bennett notes Britain will retain sovereignty despite the sale.
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The
Sun
San Francisco
Fanning
Washington
Fiji Ishend
Great Britain
Bennett
Bovertmestt
Figland
Humane Society Crusade Against Roaming Dogs in Indianapolis
The Indianapolis Humane Society launches a harsh campaign to rid the city of stray dogs. It proposes hiring dog catchers and humane euthanasia as a last resort, arguing the animals threaten public health and welfare. The group plans regular meetings at the Commercial district and seeks widespread support for rapid reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humane Society
Indianapolis Humane Society
Woolton
Anita Ton
Indiaeapelis
Fragmented Riff on Politics and Press in Early Era
Jumbled comments on Senator Tilman and President Roosevelt mix with local quips and a cable station discussion. The passage references Hol Eo, Loxm ea, and Vancouver to Australia, noting political figures, business power plays, and imagined roles in colonial leverage.
Funeral Plants Among Greeks and Romans
Funeral plants such as aeole oak inurer myTse and parsley were used by ancient Greeks and Romans. A Greek euphemism phrase to be in need of parsley signified death. In a tale a Greek army marching from Athens was halted by mulen laden with parsley, foreshadowing widespread need for these herbs.
Town Towles and the Inume Class Trial Notes
The article describes a criminal Abel suit against Town Toples and Col Mann, with Bernard M. Huber testifying in Baltimore and witnesses like Charles Stokes Wayne and Senator T. A. Al-Fer among listed Inume class associates. It references money lending, political favors, and a long list of prominent figures tied to defense and influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bernard M. Huber
Altimore
Balticace Trust Company
Baker
Col Mann
Col. Mann
Col. ‘Manner
Charles Stokes Wayne
Ium
Tawn Taptea
Wheelias
Éryth
AL Shepard
Wayne
Shepard
T. A. al- Fer
James Hazen Wye
Perry Belmont
James HO Keene
William K. Vanderbilt
Genres Gould
J.P
The Spring Trap Construction Explained
The spring trap is built on the principle of strong jaws much like a shark or eel snout.
It Takes Nerve A Nervous System Self Help Advertisement
It explains nerve force as the body’s power and promotes Dr Miles Nervine as a remedy to strengthen nerves. A testimonial from L Young of New Castle, Pa describes sleeplessness indigestion and fatigue improving after using Miles Nervine with a refund guarantee.
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Miles
Mites
An Norvibe
L. Young
Pittsburg St
New Castle
Miles Medical Co
Elkhart
Ind
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Gtr
Halsteadat
Aryn Mawr
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Kirmesa
Dr. Strong
Ashbel Newell
Hill
Harriman
West
OR. & N. Company
Meagley
Railroad
Uer
Wilhimette
Columbia
Meagleys Junction
Carch Road
R. R
Hal
CIA Og
Apaoee
Fay Mpi
Mikes Atarnhy
Dave
Cours
Weston
Murphy
Jierghan
Algi
Boriot
Cape Brien
Bostor
D. Hower
Norfolkeet
Mathews
Fay Jy
Mathew
England
Sunshine and
Tilman
Hanent
Senator Tilman
Leaven
Fred Swery
Pullman Company
Ensinent Scientiss
Science Eamnor
We & C
el- Edteley
Chauncey M. Benuw
Meath
Wil
Roovecete
Agaly
Jake
Jawyer
Ress
Truar
Warlington
Siaton
Fane Wing Teland
Vancouver
Australia
Arknomne
Res ix
Tios
Tom Lawson
Tows Topica
HB. L. Sanders
Sciabapolis
Istab
Hayes
Weite
Indiana
AV Factory
Obie St
San
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