Kansas Agitator and Local Happenings in Brief
The Kansas Agitator highlights 614 couples celebrating golden and diamond weddings with state medals for each pair. It notes ex-governor Morrill planning an orchard in Kansas with about 61 000 apple trees on 880 acres. A Dawn Missouri farmer discovers a three feet vein of coal near a water well. Wall Street gains calm after a dramatic incident as a countryman seeks the stock exchange, guided to an old building under demolition.
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Prusali
Morrill
Kansas
Kansans
Hwa
Dawn
Wallatreet
Boones
The
Stock Exchange
World tensions and exotic farming in a late era column
The piece notes large Chinese duck herds near Hawaiian shores feeding on young fish in restricted coves, alleges declines in fry due to Chinese activity, and cites German encroachment in Paris finance and professions. It also covers library sterilization fears in Chicago, and plans for an electric tunnel under the Solent to link London with the Isle of Wight, with a two and a half hour transit goal.
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Hawaii
Tele of Wight
Solent
London
Isle of Wight
Siamese Princess Pupils Learn Household Arts in London
A London paper notes nine royal Siamese girls studying at a single school run by an English woman. Fifteen princesses, all of royal lineage, learn varied instruction including housekeeping, washing clothes, table setting, flowers, and practical domestic skills. American girls reportedly shun such tasks, while Siamese royals embrace them as valuable Western domestic gifts.
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London
Siam
Photography Without a Dark Room Experiments
Prof F E Nipber of St Louis reports progress in positive photography. Plates may be wrapped at night or in a dark room, then exposed long in a slide holder. After exposure the plate is removed, not developed, and developed and fixed by artificial light to yield a positive image.
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F. E. Nipber
St. Louis
Niphersiya
Drilled congress on Urberovl owls to discuss disease control
A projected congress to be held next month will exchange world wide experience on stamping out tuberculosis. Analytical resolutions will deactivate measures for suppression. Public awareness and action are urged to combat the disease as control efforts intensify.
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Fanon
Hope and the Workman in Industry's Wheel
A reflection on hope for workers in factories and wages, contrasting ambition and hope, citing how children grow up in labor, and urging organized labor reform through the American Federation of Labor,Knights of Labor, and socialistic groups, with calls for better housework methods and domestic service value.
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Ita Justice
Charlotte Teller
Chicago
American Federation of Labor
Knights of Labor
Er Maid
Wquelch
Federation
The
Knights
Trials of the Triland Nurses at the Training School
Montreal Herald and Star describes the demanding training for nurses, detailing strenuous hospital duties, long hours, physical strain, sleepless nights, and the emotional toll. It notes how devotion to care can endanger health and that many leave the field due to strength or marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muraea
Brame
Jorge
Montreal Herald and Star
Tabor Trust Report Raises Imminent Labor Pact Doubt
A writer in Pennsylvania Grit questions the alleged formation of a Two Million Member Labor trust as described, noting uncertainty and lack of solid evidence. The fragment suggests skepticism about a major labor alliance forming soon.
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Tabor Trust
Labor Trust
Pennsylvania
Wort
Labor protection bill shifts burden to employer
A draft measure rewrites work injury rules to provide compensation after an accident causing more than a fortnight of incapacity. It eliminates fault requirements, fixes indemnity at half the claimant's average earnings for total disability, and lets employers insure or face estate charges. Agriculture insurers would also be covered.
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Brissole
Industrial Notes and Railway Legislation Highlights
English wage trends show declines in coal, iron, and steel with sliding scales controlled by employers. Texas railroad repair work is mandated to be done domestically. The International Mining Congress will convene in Holse on June 23 to 25. The Motherhood of Railway Trackman of America expands with fourteen new divisions and growing organizer activity.
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England
Texas
House
International Mining Congress
Holse
Nations Department of Mines and Mining
Railway Trackman of America
Rail magnates rule politics and law through railroads
A critique asserts six men Morgan Cassatt Vanderbilt Harriman Huntington Gould control railways and finance, dominating industry and influencing elections. It claims they support the Republican party, fund campaigns, and steer government policy, with Rockefeller and others as backers. The piece argues public ownership would be a remedy.
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Nofe
Wall Street
Baltimore
Jacob H. Behl
Republican Party
United States
McKinney
Hansha
Sovereignty of the President Sparks Porter on Porto Rico Case
A Washington Post correspondent notes the Supreme Court ruling on Porto Rico prompts administration action. The plan favors a Philippines only duty aligned with the Dingley tariff on Philippine exports to the United States. The move aims to avoid unsettled delay until Congress convenes next December and to curb likely large undeclared imports from the Philippines.
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Supreme Court
Washington Post
Philippines
United States
Harel
Spooner
Congress
Foreign Competition and US Industrial Advantage Debate
The article argues that lowering interest rates in the United States could transform industry by reducing borrowing costs for manufacturers, cutting the tariff shield. It cites a Chicago Chronicle view and historical comparisons to English mills, noting that American mills once had lower production costs but faced high capital costs, possibly signaling a relative decline since 1881.
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United States
Chicago Chronicle
Highland Park
Chicago
James G. Blaine
Vven
Leest
Political Comment on Tariff Change and Expansion Debates
A caustic political column argues tariff reform and imperial policy shift. It critiques Philippine finances, U S railroad regulation, and calls for electing officials to protect public interests while noting a public swing toward tariff revision and trust opposition, citing McKinley era policy and Sugar magnate testimony.
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Hanna
Hagemeyer
The
Industrial Commission
Wonders of Yellowstone Park Attractions Astonish Tourists
Remarkable Yellowstone scenes claim world renown with geysers like 614 Faithful erupting every 65 to 75 minutes, Giant and Giantess showing powerful spouts on set intervals, and 33 geysers in a vast Upper Basin area. Travel notes describe Monida to park routes, improved transport, and modest hotels for visitors, plus decorative sugar initials name cards for children's parties.
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Yellowstone
Natury Javere
Atretch
Upper
Bakin
Oregon
Monida
Montana
Salt
Lake City
Yellowstone Park extended tour itinerary and private coaches
Extended tour of Yellowstone Park with long stops and private coaches for exclusive use. Park lodging and dining care provided. American Tourist Association experts approve itineraries. Train departs Chicago July 9 at 10:00 p.m. All expenses included.
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Wellowstone Park
American Tourist Association
Ean Campbell
Marquette Building
Chicago
Colorado
Alaska
Milwaukee & St. Paul R'y
Unclear OCR Text About Grain-Oive Drink Health Claim
Fragmentary OCR passage discusses grain based drink Grain-Oive and claims of health benefits for children. Mentions beverages, preparation, and a note about costs. Numerous typos make specifics uncertain. no clear events or names emerge.
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Cfus
Costa
Foot Care Ad Voices Simple Relief for Feet
An OCR fragment promotes Allen's Foot-Ease powder for tight shoes and foot ailments, claims quick relief from pain and ingrowing nails, mentions LeRoy New York ads and other patent remedies like Wizard Oil and Piso. The text is garbled but centers on home foot care remedies and product pitches.
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Allen
Mall
LeRoy
N.Y
Wizard
Suttering
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Paria
Dismiarck
William
von Moijthe
France
Chicago Public Library Board
Kullewski
Richey
America
Browning
Jane Marsh Parker
Railroads Control
Krentin
Shadow of
Hopiine
Samerament WU
United Stat
Funda
Treasury
Washington
Sin Pranetaen
Supreme Court of the United States
China
Snys
Gilbert Reid
McKinley
Buffalo Courier
Gevsons
Yellowstone Park
Fall
Cross Hall
Priesmever
W.N. Y
Kansas City
Wehom- Xansen Ciey
Aetus
Rae Ava
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