New China Seen Rising Soon Says Missionary Bishop
Bishop August Henninghaus of Shang-Tung says a new China is coming in a few years with reforms and awakening. He notes a weak dynasty and predicts clashes before readjustments. The Troy Times praises liberal progress and Western influence shaping expected leadership in China.
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Wu Ting Fang
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Troy
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Bishop Brent’s Courageous Service Across the Pacific
The piece lauds Protestant Episcopal Bishop Brent of the Philippines for declining the Washington bishopric to stay in the Far East. It praises his sacrifices, notes his hard and dangerous work for the church, and quotes Secretary Taft calling him a martyr without vainglory.
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American Goods Sell Internationally With Better Trade Practices
Special Agent Roland R. Dennis reports a Genoa importer who lived in the United States and supports expanding American instrument exports to Italy. He says manufacturers must meet foreign tastes, pack products carefully, and study foreign conditions to boost sales, echoed by American consular officials.
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Department of Commerce and Labor
Genoa
United States
Italy
Seward's Folly Turns Profitable For Alaska Gold
A preliminary estimate places Alaska's gold rhined value at 26 million dollars this season. Alaska was bought by the United States for 7.2 million while William H. Seward served as secretary of state, a purchase derided as Seward's Folly that proved profitable for the country.
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William H. Seward
Edison Recommends Four Hour Sleep for Alertness
Edison insists men could be more alert if they sleep four hours daily. He lives in New Jersey and suggests mosquitoes may influence his observed wakefulness.
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New Jersey
Joe Leiter Gifts 82 Million Residence for Newlyweds
Joe Leiter presents a mansion valued at 82 million with 40 rooms to his bride. The couple can avoid immediate housekeeping in a flat, reflecting their affluent lifestyle.
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Bryan and Kern Lead Democratic Ticket Nomination
Delegates at the Denver convention nominate William Jennings Bryan for president on a single ballot with overwhelming support. The vote totals by state show Bryan leads over Johnson and Gray, amid chaotic scenes and a stopped clock during the proceedings.
Bryan Nominated as Demands Rise at Ratification Convention
Delegates roared as William Jennings Bryan's name was formally urged by Alabama’s James Dunn at the Democratic convention. Chairman Clayton announced Bryan’s nomination would come after the platform report, while the crowd unveiled a dramatic oil painting of Bryan amid mounting cheers.
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Indiana Secures the Honor in Vice Presidential Nomination
Delegates at the Denver convention urged for the vice presidential choice as Charles A. Towne and Archibald McNeill withdrew in favor of John W. Kern of Indiana. Gov Folk and Gov Thomas supported Kern, whose nomination by acclamation ended the lengthy all night session.
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Sketch of Kern career timeline in Indiana politics
John Worth Kern born December 20 1849 in Howard County Indiana. He graduated from the University of Michigan in 1869 with a doctor of laws. He served as Indiana supreme court reporter 1885 to 1889 and as state senator 1892 to 1896. He was Indianapolis city attorney 1897 to 1901 and twice ran for governor in 1896 and 1904 losing both races before receiving the Democratic party vote for United States senator.
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