Defeat at Port Arthur Driven War Ending Clash
A 1905 dispatch discusses General Stoessel and the fall of Port Arthur in the Russo Japanese War. It cites Russian hopes, Japanese siege effects, and criticizes Stoessel for surrender, arguing a longer defense might have altered Makden and the war's end. It notes Nogi's forces and Kuropatkin's retreat, with survivor reflections on the fortress's fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Arthur
Russia
Japan
Mukden
Kutoki
OKW
Neda
Kamimure
Kuropatkin
Manchu Canal
Eurepatkin
Nogt
Makden
Stoessel
Wenkachenka
Stoeseel
Karapathia
Macould
Steessel
Folk
Thaw’s Mother: The Heart of a Tragic Case
In a stark contrast to public figures and sensationalism, Mrs Williem Thaw enters the Tombs to visit her son Harry amid the Madison Square Garden murder case. The piece portrays her as the true victim and heroine, torn between wealth and motherhood, crying for her son and bearing public scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicola Greeley-Smith
Tombs
Searthes
Byalyn Thaw
Williem Thaw
Europe
Careles Os
New York HS
Wilét
Stanford White
Harry Thaw
Madison Square Garden
Ann
Harry
Abe
Dr Miles New Heart Cure Promised Relief
Fragments describe heart trouble including fainting, shortness of breath, irregular heartbeat and palpitations. Persuasive claims urge trying Dr Miles New Heart Cure and Wood tonics, with several testimonial fragments from individuals in Uniopolis Ohio and others noting prior suffering and recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
Foo
Todd
Uniopolis
English Lord Explains Why They Favor American Girls
Lord Northcliffe Sir Alfred Harmeworth visits New York and explains that Englishmen win American hearts by romance and patience. He notes American women prefer engaged, slower courtship and later marriage while praising English husbands for devotion and love making over money. He also mentions a Newfoundland forest land venture for paper pulp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lord Northcliffe
Sir Alfred Harmeworth
America
New Foundland
Lord Northerlife
England
Becmuse
Lord Northcrttle
Erie
Mother defends son as crowd belts him with dishonor
The passage portrays Mrs Thaw facing a hostile crowd with calm resolve, defending Harry Thaw amid public shaming. It contrasts maternal love with society's judgment, noting she bears her son's dishonor boldly, even in the shadow of possible death.
Phone to police to save a canary
In a New York dispatch a woman, Alisa Charlotte Stephenson, pleads by phone for urgent police help from Bronx officers to feed her canary Millie, traveling from New Brunswick, New Jersey, to avoid the pet’s death. Sergeant Donahue advises a telegram to her mother.
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Mother
Millie
the Sun
New York
George H. Donat
Bronx
Sargeant
Patrick Marstin
Highbridge
Donahue
Marin
Mille
Merrin
Alisa Charlotte Stephenson
MIP
Tam
New Brunwick
N. J
Sergt. Donahue
Simpson tunnel completed at Milan Exposition
Milan July 24 the Simpson tunnel finished after 11 miles of excavation under the Alps for the great exposition. The main entrance replicates the Bimplas tunnel with an exhibit showing its construction. Work proceeds amid dynamite, water boiling, and electric lighting as visitors view rocks and ore, while national pavilions showcase insurance and mutual aid groups and the naval pages of England Germany and Italy. The American displays spotlight workers machinery and related exhibits.
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Milan
Maly
Bimplas
Leane
Anearte
Statement of the Condition of Saint Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Co
Auditor of State of Indiana certifies a correct copy of the December 185 data for Saint Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Co with capital, cash on hand, bonds, stocks, premiums, and loans. The document, dated February 9, 1906, is signed by Warren Bigler as Auditor of State and bears official seal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Beal
Warren Bigler
Auister
Infiana
Skate
Sur Yale German Insurance Co Statement of Condition
Indiana Auditor verifies the Sur Yale German Insurance Co at 7741 Main St Buffalo NY with Oliver J Egert as president and Charles A Georger as secretary. The 1905 capital and assets details list cash real estate stocks bonds loans mortgages and other securities totaling 42 418 1002 with reserves and claims pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sur- Yale German Insurance Co
Main-st
Buffalo
Oiiver
Vigorine Tonic Promises Health Boosting Claims
VIGORINE adds years to life and tears to life with a 35 day offer. Dr Red's Vigorina Blood and Nerve Tonic is a vegetable compound advertised to treat sick headaches, constipation, rheumatism, bromach, heart, liver or kidney trouble. Available at H J Buder and Butler Pharmacy in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Red
H. J. Buder's
Cor, Washington and
Pennsylvania
Butler Pharmacy
W. Washington Bt
Indenkpelis
Ing
Bees on a Drunk Made Owner Run Bees on a Drunk Made Owner Run
Henry Bollinger and family moved near Big Tim White in a rural Maine community. Bees kept attacking visitors after Bollinger imported the insects. In a desperate plan to drive them away he fermented brown sugar to intoxicate the bees. A swarm stung Bollinger and others, sending him fleeing to his house where he nursed the stings, then moved hives to the orchard to end the disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patten
Henry] Bollinger
Narrin
Big Tim
Mra
Short
Bullinger
White Dress Grabs Notice at Runelan Event
A young woman wore a pretty white dress described as fashionable with a tiny green Runelan leather purse. An old nurse’s advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething, claiming it soothes gums and relieves wind colic.
Deland's Book Plot Spark Follows Husband Claim
Margaret Deland dedicates her new book to her husband who claims he can supply two plots. He writes the plot in W chapters after she laughs and alters the tale. Meanwhile basket phaetons return to eastern resorts with women driving and filling the tiny wagons, Newport fashion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Deland
Tastern Resorts
Newport
Broadcloth Forecast for Fall Fabrics
Trade reports note broadcloth as winter dress material with French serge a lively second. Blues dominate, followed by arena, dark grays, red and rose tones. Fewer plaids will be in demand while solid colors head fashion, plaids and blacks remain popular.
Auditor Certifies Indiana Company Statement of Condition
The auditor of state of Indiana certifies the company statement of condition as of December 6, 1905, now on file, with assets including cash and bank holdings 2,000,000 and 9,408,068 total liabilities and reserves. The document bears the auditor Warren Bigler’s seal and February 5, 1905 date.
New Home Treatment Promises Tuberculosis Relief
A pamphlet describes inhaling fumes from a quart vessel with hot water and Oil of Eucapine under a paper tunnel to relieve chest conditions. It claims ozone-like fumes purify air and aid early tuberculosis, coughs, and hoarseness, urging use in sick rooms and noting Oil of Eucapine is inexpensive and available at druggists.
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Maha
Tennyes
Pamees
Cory
Bears
Gastoria
Stoesse
Sy Will H. Brill
Piast
Thaw
Athera
Bimplon Tunnel
Saint Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company
St Paul Piro and Marine Jesurance Company
St Corner Third
Jackson Streets
J. Paul
Minnesota
Laapilitier
Loneen
Loasen
State of
Office of Auditor of
State
Total Aseets. “O
Buffalo German Insurance Company
Lopres
Loeses
Leazer
Contin
Wenden
Fergregi Sani i
Peinsure Ouisia Maine Tiske
Cavesees Ayeass
Stats
Vigorine
Wes
Basket Phaetons
Phoenix
Ance Company OF
Hartford
Conn
Top Phoenix Insurance Company
D. W. & Skitton
Eaw
Minigen
Pace Yatar
OPM
Lanse
Jossea
Josass
Stake
Teutonia Fire and
Teutonia Fire and Marine Insurance Commons
If Theoratea
Ethirtet
Dayton
Onion
Edward Pape
J. Linnweiler
BP - Ueass
U.S
Remlun
Ame
Total Assets
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Neti
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