International Peace Congress Opens in Stockholm
The eighteenth International Peace Congress opens in Stockholm on Saturday and runs to August 1 with participants from 500 plus peace groups and many institutions. Notables include Dr. Trueblood, Dr. Moxom, Mrs. Andrews, Miss Ecketein, Prof. Van Hise, and Rev. Bartlett, among others. Languages include English, French, German, and Esperanto. The agenda covers an international court of arbitration, armament limits, immunity of enemy ships, and treaties not to seize territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockholm
Sweden
Benjamin F. Trueblood
The
American Peace Society
Philip S. Moxom
Springfield
Fannie F. Andrews
American School Peace League
Anna B. Ecketein
Boston
Charles R. van Hise
University of Wisconsin
Wilbur F
Taft
Signor Moneta
Italy
Baroness von Suttner
Austria
Quidde
Germany
Joseph G. ‘Alexander
England
la Fontaine
Belgium
Treasury orders seed sampling for weed control
The treasury department directs customs officers to take two ounce samples of all importations of grass, clover and forage plants and send them to the seed laboratory of the department of agriculture to enforce seed laws against weed seeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury Department
Department of Agriculture
Bat Masterson’s whiskers spark $1000 hair bounty tale
Alfred Henry Lewis recalls at Shanley’s how Bat Masterson drew crowds after the Reno fight and Jim Bruce, famed for a chin beard, faced two strangers in Tucson. A stranger urged to grab the dealer’s money, but Bruce quipped that a standing reward of $1000 a hair existed for his whiskers.
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New York
Reno
Alfred Henry Lewis
Shanley
Bat Masterson
Jeffries
Bat
Masterson
Jim Bruce
Wild West
Tucson
Indianapolis Leads in Small City Net Debt Study
A census bureau report on 158 U S cities shows 1908 net indebtedness totaling 1.718 billion dollars with New York City bearing 684 million. Indianapolis ranks among towns with the lowest per capita debt, at 17.43 dollars, while Terre Haute shows 12.56 dollars.
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Washington
D. C
United States
Census Bureau
New York City
Chicago
Philadelphia
Los Angeles
Seattle
Portland
Denver
Ore
New York
Cincinnati
Boston
Galveston
Newton
Mass
Pueblo
Cecio
Pawtucket
R. L
Detroit
Indianapolis
Scranton
Joplin
Erie
Johnstown
Newcastle
Terre Haute
Davenport
Pearl
Water District
Washington, D. C
Kansas City
Paterson
N. J
Cambridge
Buying Diamonds and Furs Abroad
Washington reports rising U S prosperity with increased purchases abroad. Americans bought art works, diamonds, furs, and champagne in fiscal year 1910, with exports of manufactures reaching a record level and imports rising by 246 million dollars.
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Washington
United States
Bureau of Statistics
Watermelon Day Set to Break Records in Rocky Ford
Rocky Ford plans a record melon day on September 1 with a 10 000 seat covered grand stand, enlarged carnival facilities, a cowboy relay race and a new chariot event. Melon groves near the pyramids feed attendees and organizers eye a fleeting visit by ex president Roosevelt as he travels east.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Ford
Col
Roosevelt
Pet rattlesnake bites man in Bellevue Hospital
New York reports Charles Banich trifled with a five foot rattlesnake with 24 rattles brought from West Virginia ten months ago. While tempting a mouse the snake struck Banich’s finger biting him. He had removed its poison glands recently and believed it harmless but venom can remain in fangs. He is hospitalized in serious condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charles Banich
Bellevue Hospital
Banich
West Virginia
Oklahoma City Grows 540 Percent in Ten Years
Oklahoma City has expanded dramatically from 1900 to 1910, with a 540 percent population increase per the thirteenth census. The city now records 64,205 residents, up 54,168 since 1900 and 31,753 since 1907, following capital moves by Gov. Haskell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Oklahoma City
Haskell
Oklahoma
Guthrie
Durand
Census Bureau
New Uses for Poslam Surprising Results After One Application
Poslam is promoted as a versatile skin remedy with rapid effects after a single application. Claims include clearing sunburn, fever blisters, mosquito bites, rashes, pimples, and irritated skin, plus relief of itching and dandruff. Available in 80 cent boxes or 2 dollar jars at drug stores with free samples by request.
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Weber Drug ‘Co
Né “Who
Mystery Death of Richard Vanderpole in London Cab
Inspector Jacks drills Penelope Morse as two American victims are linked by crime in London. Vanderpole dies between Savoy and Melbourne Square after a solitary cab ride. Morse faces questions about her connections to Hamilton Fynes and Vanderpole's planned theater night collaboration.
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Savoy Hotel
Melbourne Square
Kensington
London
Savoy
Richard Vanderpole
Vanderpole
Great Britain
France
Duchess of Devenham
West End
Penelope Morse
Inspector Jacks
Miss Morse
Penelope
Carlton Hotel
Mr. Jacks
tRis
Soeiery
Hamilton Fynes
Richard Vanderpele
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International Peace Congress
Friends of Peace
William “Ladd
Hague
Brussels
Paris
Frankfort
Elihu Burritt
Congress of Nations
Richard Cobden
Victor Hugo
Cobden
Europe
America
Hodgson Pratt
Frederic Passy
Hdward
Buckingham Palace
Asquith
Convention City
Trafalgar Square
Haymarket
Pall Mall
Hyde Park Hotel
Pene-lope
Pierce
World’s Dispensary Medical Association
R. V. Pierce
M. D
Rubens
W. Wash
King OF Clothiers
W. Wash. St
Cardult
Dean's Kidney Pile
Eagle Brand
Castoria
Fletcher's
Duffy’s
McDade
Senate
Wash
Delaware
Alabama
Ohio
Burgheim
Rink
Burgheim’s
Soutiseis
Merchants Heat & Light Co
S. Pennsylvania St
Rotel Kingston
Circle New Indian Cafe
Gregg Knox
French Steam Dye Works
Garment Cleaners
Walter
Ehlers
South Efinots
Moses Optical CO
Meridian Bt
Rowe & Hulsman
English Cafe
Circle and
N. Meridian
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