General Bell and Chaffee Rise in Army Ranks
The article profiles Maj. Gen. J. Franklin Bell, long-time chief of staff, and Gen. Adna R. Chaffee as rising leaders. It recounts Bell's earlier service in the Philippines and a daring night assault on a Tagalog village, plus his continued merit and potential succession by Leonard Wood. Chaffee’s varied career, from Civil War actions to relief of the Beijing embassies, highlights his famed leadership, bravery, and four brevets for gallantry.
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Plains
Natantor
J. Franklin Bell
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Ince
Arta
Philippines
Batangas
Alva
Ciideline
Gen. Chaffee
Peking
China
Europe
Adna R. Chaffee
Forbidden City
Tien-tain
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Liscum
Ninth Infantry
Chaffee
Péking
Chatto
Abe
Indiana
St. Arthur Lae
Russian Officers Pardoned From St Peter and Paul Fortress
Lieut Gen Anatole Stoessel and Rear Admiral Nebogatoff have been released from confinement in the fortress of St Peter and St Paul by order of Emperor Nicholas. Both men were sentenced to ten years for surrender and related acts during the Russo Japanese War. Also pardoned were Rear Admiral Gregorieff and Lieut Smyrnoff, previously condemned to death but commuted.
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St Petersburg
Anatole M. Stoessel
Nebo- Ato
St. Peter and St. Paul
Nicholas
Stoessel
Port Arthur
Nebogatom
Sebogatoff
Neva
Winter Palace
Taarkoo-Selo
Bath
Bull to pace horses in Pennsylvania exhibition
A four year old full blood Jersey bull, owned by Dr James G Chaney and John H Hous of Waynesburg, is trained to harness for the 2 1 2 class in Pennsylvania. The animal, found by the owners’ help in Maryland, is docile and ridden to saddle, with a track sulky pace to a two minute harness and hopes to challenge trotting horses at an upcoming exhibition.
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Boston
Fennaylvania
James G. Chaney
John H. Hous
Waynesburg
Your Aid
Maryland
Mr. Rosa
Chaoey
Mr. How
California Fig Syrup Notion of Genuine Figs and Elixir
The California Fig Syrup Company emphasizes that only their Figs and Elixir of Senna is genuine and manufactured by their method. It warns against imitations, urging customers to look for the printed front label to verify authenticity and benefits.
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California
California Co
Tired Tom and the Digging Chick in a Puzzling Train Scene
A rambling grotesque vignette features a sick passenger aboard a train, a cryptic exchange about a chick with big eyes, and a chaotic country interview scene. The piece blends humor with stylized dialogue and social commentary.
Potassium Coffee Experience Cited In Old Age Health Claim
A southern state superintendent shares a testament about a mother troubled with heart and stomach complaints from early life. After trying a distant merchant’s suggested remedy, Potassium Coffee is praised for rapid relief and improved health, prompting plans to take more for family needs.
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Sayat
Colleen
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