Senator Entangled in Western Land Fraud Inquiry
Francis Emory Warren, once Wyoming's governor, figures in a federal grand jury probe into coal land frauds that enriched railroads. Special agent Meyendorff testified that agents paid Denver street recruits four dollars to sign powers of attorney and affidavits used to secure government coal lands. He named influential figures including Senators Warren and Clark of Wyoming who allegedly pressured him to halt the investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Emroy Warren
United States
Wyoming
Territory
Salt Lake City
Michael A. Meyendorff
Denver
Railraads
Meyendorf
Warren and Clark
Economical Duke Admiring American Women’s Charm
N Noore contrasts American women with King Edward and the duke of Connaught praising their beauty vivacity and will. He notes the king seeks spiritual entertainment while the duke seeks material gain and social amusement. The article highlights the duke of Connaught’s frugality and his son Prince Arthur’s small allowance of 2500 dollars annually.
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Noore
Edward
Duke of Connaught
London
Duke of
Miss Theodora Shonts Denies Engagement to Duc de Chaulnes
Theodora Shonts, daughter of Panama Canal Commission president Theo dore P. Shonts, declares I am not guilty in response to marriage rumors with Duc de Chaulnes. Friends call it a sharp retort to the duke's pride. The Shonts sisters, Marguerite and Theodora, are set to enter Washington society this winter after earlier European court appearances. They plan a coming out party at their father's home, then introductions at the White House amid courtly circles.
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Theodora Shonts
Theodore P. Shonts
Panama Canal Commission
Duc de Chaulnes
Miss Shonts
Mise Shonts
Marguerite
Washington
Europe
Edward
Paris
de Chaules
Shonts Sisters
White House
Builder of Big Tunnel William Gibbs McAdoo
William Gibbs McAdoo, leader of the New York and Jersey Railroad, presses toward finishing an ambitious tunnel system under the Hudson. Four tubes and a major 22-story terminal station near downtown Manhattan represent decades of effort and over sixty million dollars, with thousands of workers underway daily. Born in Marietta, Georgia, McAdoo rose from lawyer to railroad executive, famed for his imposing presence and relentless drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Gibbs McAdoo
New York & Jersey Railroad Company
Hudson River
New York
William G. McAdoo
Marietta
Chattanooga
Lincoln
Roosevelt
Visit Sets Statesmen Thinking on Greek Attitude to Rome
The Greek king George and his daughter visited the Vatican and were greeted with ceremony. The 18 year old Danish-born ruler has long shown caution toward Rome aligning with Greek public sentiment. Observers wonder if Greece's Orthodox nationalism may soften anti Latin views under his reign.
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Greece
George
Vatican
Michaelovitch
Russia
George Himslf
Rome
Makes Carpets Like New Cleaning Method
A historical cleaning recipe outlines preparing a cleaning solution from soap bark borax fuller’s earth alcohol ammonia chloroform and water. It instructs boiling bark in water, dissolving solids, adding alcohol and solvents, applying a cupful to carpet, scrubbing to lather without soaking, then scraping and sponging to finish.
Tried and True Kidney Pills Endorsement
Misa Frances Gardner of Chicago testifies she suffered kidney complaints for five years and spent over $100 before Conan's Kidney Pills cured her in weeks. She reports restored health, appetite, digestion, and sleep. Sold by Foster-Milburn Co. Buffalo NY, 50 cents a box.
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Misa Frances Gardner
Jackson Boulevard
Chicago
Ill
Dean
Conan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
Science of Domestic Economy Explained
This article argues domestic economy is the science of the home and a woman’s work. It clarifies misconceptions about the term and urges girls to learn how to run a home, noting that husbands earn money but wives manage it, and that study cannot be gained from books alone.
One Peril of Ballooning
A description of the dangers in ballooning notes the phenomenon of a hole in the air where a balloonist may suddenly descend. The account explains how pilots offset this drop by releasing sand to regain bearing, while noting such holes are uncommon and the air generally provides uniform lift.
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Mr. Rolker
Cure for eczema via Cuticura Remedies praised by Mrs Mary Metzger
Mrs Mary Metzger of Sweetwater Oklahoma describes severe eczema spreading over her body with itching and bleeding. She used Cuticura Remedies per instructions and soon felt relief, continuing until fully well and now recommends the remedies. June 28, 1905.
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Cutiura
Mary Metzger
Sweetwater
Okla
Dutch Peach Cake Recipe Steps
Drain and stone peaches then drain well. Mix flour baking powder salt with egg milk and butter. Pour into loaf tin press peaches on top. Sprinkle sugar bake until done and serve with whipped cream or alone as cake.
Rice Pudding With Currants Recipe
A Victorian style recipe instructs to boil half a pound each of rice and currants, wash and tie the rice in a cloth, boil in cold water for an hour, add currants, reseal, and boil further until tender, then serve with sweet sauce. For variations in rice custards, simply add currants.
Guilty Conscience in The Power of the Press
A quotation from Mr Dooley in The Power of the Press discusses honesty and fear of soldiers, contrasting half hearted behavior with facing pressure. The source cites The American Magazine.
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Rayporther
Mr. Dooley
Influence of Books Prompts Reflection on Mel Amid Debates
A contemplation on how books shape character, more than words or actions alone. The piece considers whether reading guides virtue or vice, highlighting author Melanie Wal and the enduring power of literature in shaping belief and conduct.
Pugilist's Sudden Conversion In Omaha Fight Upset
Cautionary notes tell of light weight boxer Kid Wedge renouncing a planned Omaha bout with Guy Buckles after a sudden religious conversion. He sent the New Testament to Buckles as a message. The item follows by promoting Brandreth's Pills as a long standing remedy for constipation and harmful blood impurities. A German navy custom is described where sailors in reserve wear long ribbons on caps and canes.
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Wedge
Arkansas
Guy Buckles
Omaha
Mr. Buckles
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted by Cheney Co
Catarrh cannot be cured by local applications as the disease is constitutional. The advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Cure works internally, acting on blood and mucous surfaces. It describes a combination of tonics and blood purifier, touting testimonials and implying regular pharmaceutical backing. It lists Cheney & Co, Toledo, Ohio, and a price for the remedy.
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Hall
Trea J
Cheney & CO
Trope
Toledo
Oid
Druguists
Price Tho
Sage and Woman Quote on Speaking Power
A fragmentary quotation elevates the motto that the speaker values being allowed to talk over who does the thinking, reflecting a stance on authority and speech in discourse. The line anchors a persona asserting conversational primacy in intellectual exchanges.
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Sage & Woman
Attracting Settlers to Western Canada
The Canadian West draws settlers from Europe and the U.S. with free homesteads of 160 acres, rich soil for wheat and cereals, rapid railway expansion, and low farm prices. A strong school system and stable law and order complete the appeal, aiding a growing immigration tide north of the boundary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie Provinces
Canada
United States
Prahiria
Where Lawyers Are Unpopular In Colobar West Africa
A Gold Coast newspaper notes a lawyer’s recent appearance at Colobar provoking strong distrust. It warns that lawyers practicing there may lure the unwary into litigation and ruin them through folly.
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Colobar
West Africa
Gold Coast
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