Russian strike called off amid city calm and cabinet changes
The workmen's council in St Petersburg halted the strike with hopes provinces will follow. The czar plans a new cabinet with Prince Looff as premier and Count Heyden interior minister. Garrison commander at Piatigorsk killed. Finnish authorities to try mutineers. troops ready to deploy. gunboats shell bandits along the Surgari river.
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Scripps-McRae
ST. Petersburg
Aung
Workmen’s Council
Prince Looff
Count Heyden
Stakovitch
Douma
List of committee members and officers
The document lists numerous individuals as members of committees on finance printing and advertising including chairmen F B Dixon H Gund C S Van Auken J A Elliott R Hiscox M F Platz and H M Boehn with associated names such as W Skinner H C Evenson D S Fairbairn E Mueller FE A Gotterdam Geo Burdick and others, indicating organizational structure and leadership roles.
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M. F. Hayes
Fallan
A. F. Reitzel
J. E. Kirchies
William Hellfach
F. M. Wilcox
J. D. de Ranitz
S. J. la Chapelle
W. H. Funke
J. P. Salzer
W. H. Meyers
W. B. Spraw
M. Sieger
H. Hart
C. A. Worth
S. H. Palmer
T. Tompson
E. C. Bart
Lester Keene
FE. S. Dittman
H. H. Niebuhr
G. E. Taylor
Olaf Elton
F. B. Dixon
H. Gund
C. S. van Auken
J. A. Elliott
R. Hiscox
M. F. Platz
Printing and Advertising Committee
H. M. Boehn
J. W. Skinner
H. C. Evanson
D. S. Fairbairn
E. T. Mueller
FE. A. Gotterdam
Geo. Burdick
Jury finally empanelled today in scandal case
Fifteen witnesses summoned to testify before the grand jury in the Standard Of investigation were questioned by government attorneys this afternoon preparatory to their appearance and the jury was finally empanelled in Chicago Illinois on August seventh. New jurors called to take the places of those failing to appear answered today.
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Scripps-McRae
Chicago
Ill
Right to remarry granted after separation
Flora FE and Charles W. Price of New Lisbon Juneau County sought permission to remarry within a year after living apart since April 10. Judge Fruit granted the order today allowing remarriage.
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Flora FE
Charles W. Price
New Lisbon
Juneau County
Sharpshooters Set August 19 Shooting Tournament
La Crosse Shrapshooters association voted to hold its annual shooting tournament at the West La Crosse range on August 19 with a picnic dinner. The public is invited to spend the day on the island as guests of the marksmen.
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la Crosse
Redmen Convention Opens in Milwaukee Three-Day Session
Delegates Chris Connor Cy Snyder and visitors Sol Burdick George Stebbins E C Raymond and others head to Milwaukee for the three days of the state convention of Redmen which opens tomorrow in the Cream City.
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Chris Connor
Cy Snyder
Sol Burdick
George Stebbins
E. C. Raymond
Cave
Milwaukee
Redmen
Cream City
New York Covers Largest City Area in Census
The census report shows New York City has the largest land area at 209,218 acres. New Orleans ranks second with 125,009 acres, followed by Chicago, Philadelphia, and Duluth.
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Scripps-McRae Dispatch
Washington, D. C
New York City
New Orleans
Chicago
Philadelphia
Duluth
Heat Relief Seen As NYC Death Toll Drops
The humid spell eased in New York City today with lower death rate and relief expected. Five deaths were reported today, raising the total to twenty one.
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New York City
Scripps-McRae Dispatch
New York
Conservatives Control Iowa Democratic Convention Narrowed Race
Waterloo Iowa Aug 7 Conservatives control the Democratic convention. The contest has narrowed to Ball and Denison with Ball leading in early tallies and Denison challenging for delegates.
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Scripps-McRae Dispatch
Waterloo
Ball
Denison
Teamsters Meet Under a Heavy Guard at Chicago Convention
Chicago August seventh. Under a heavy guard of police reserve and plain clothes men outside, the Teamsters union convention resumed today amid tight security.
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Scripus-McRae
Chicago
Teamsters
Steamer Japan Rumored Ashore in Huron Bay
Rumor says the steamer Japan is aground in Huron bay near Calumet Michigan and local authorities await confirmation.
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Scripps-McRae Dispatch
Calumet, Mich
Japan
Huron Bay
Excelsior Springs health book issued by railroad
An attractively illustrated 32 page health book about Excelsior Springs and its medicinal waters, hotels, and tram service has just been published by the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul railway. It can be mailed for 4 cents postage to any address. F A Miller general passenger agent Chicago.
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Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
F. A. Miller
Want Ads Offer Shield Against Everyday Casualties
A short appeal urges readers to use want ads to insure against minor life mishaps and disappointments, comparing daily risks to the old saying about the cup and lip. The message encourages practical, proactive planning via classified notices.
Excursion Tickets to National Encampment Songs of Veterans
Excursion tickets to the National Encampment Songs of Veterans will be sold in Peoria Illinois via the North Western line on August 19 and 20 with favorable return limits. Apply to agents Chicago and North Western Railway.
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Songs of Veterans
North-Western Line
Chicago & North-Western R’y
Change in Time for trains N and 5 by C M and St P
Commencing Sunday July 22, trains N and 5 change departure times. Train N eastbound leaves at 12 35 p m instead of 12 45 p m and train 5 northbound leaves at 5 35 p m instead of 5 40 p m.
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St. P
Port Profits Fuel Tomorrow’s Growth and Security
A brief reflection compares civilization’s transfer of value across generations to a store keeping model where today’s profits cover tomorrow’s costs. The idea suggests profits fund publicity, tax, and investments that build stronger, more secure enterprises.
Wanted Girl for Night Waitress at Allen Hotel
Help wanted notice seeking a Night Waitress for the Allen Hotel located at 433 Mill Street. Applicants should apply in person at the hotel lobby for hiring details.
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Allen Hotel
Mill Street
Dr George Powells as consulting physician and surgeon
Dr George Powells is described as a consulting physician and surgeon. The text notes his professional role and title within a medical context. Further specifics are not provided in the available fragment.
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George Powells
Home Vapor Baths and Cautions for Tepid Soothing Sponging
Advice describes salt sponging baths and two methods for vapor baths using blankets and kettle or lamp setups. It notes do not bathe after a heavy meal and warns baths should not be used in serious illness without a doctor’s sanction. It emphasizes moderation, proper temperature, and medical guidance.
Washable Brush Bag From Handkerchiefs
Two elegant handkerchiefs about thirteen inches square are used to form a washable brush bag for a dressing table. Fold each to create a central box plait and side plaits, producing a neat, foldable storage accessory.
How to make a brush bag of handkerchiefs
Instructions describe preparing a six to seven inch brush bag from a pile of handkerchiefs. Stitch across box plaits at one end to form the opening, align handkerchiefs right sides out, sew down the side across the plaits, and finish with bow-tied corners to conceal the embroidery while preserving the printed patterns.
Time Saving Kitchen Utensils and Aids
A New York Post list highlights numerous kitchen time savers including olive stoners potato and orange peelers pea shellers almond grinders ice shavers and crushers cheese toasters corn scrapers pineapple snips flower scissors alarm bell egg boilers and salad droppers plus clothes wringers pie lifters fruit re holders and sandwich cutters. It also notes odorless stewing pots and frying pans said to curb vegetable odors while cooking self wringing mops and knee rests for floor scrubbing.
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Alarm Bell
New York Post
Training tapering fingertips with small steel devices
Frenchwomen use tiny steel thimble like sleeves lined with felt to train fingers. Multiple sizes fit each finger and adjust with gentle pressure. Regular wear at night and during the day gradually yields more tapered fingertips.
The Man With The Hoe And The Lawn Mower
A humorous poem contrasts the downtrodden man with the hoe and the martyrdom of the lawn mower user. Neighbors mock the mower’s clatter while the mower endures the strain of a growing lawn. The speaker calls for sympathy for the mower and hints at cruelty legislation.
Indictment Overturned as Old John Kerns Helps Hawkins
A Bainbridge County grand jury declines to indict Sheriff Sam Hawkins after John Kerns speaks, exposing party games and prompting Hawkins to confess past county fees. Molly Dwyer, the sheriff, and Kerns confront hidden affections, ending with Kerns revealed in the doorway and Hawkins leaving, all ending with reconciliation.
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Samuel J. Hawkins
Bainbridge County
Hawkings
Vanderbeck
Scarborough
John Kerns
Bay Township
John
Sam Hawkins
Sam
Régister of Deeds
Jim Connors
Jim Conners
John Kkerns
Molly
Old John
Dwyer
I Kerns
How to Make a Paper Box for Nimble Fingers
A short instructional note teaches youngsters to craft a decorative paper box. It outlines starting with an eight inch square colored sheet, folding along diagonals, bringing corners to the center, cutting corners, adding slits, tucking tabs inside, and finishing by filling with candy if available.
Keeping Well in Family Haired by Debt Joke
A quip notes a family seems healthy while the father has been taking a large amount of patent medicine to cover a debt. The punchline says they hope to get their money back from the medicine.
Down Here They Dream To Cultivate The Soul
A dialogue fragment contrasts living for dreams and tending the inner self with a sharp jab about who actually fuels daily rituals. The exchange hints at autonomy and dependence within a small, intimate scene.
Honest Businessman Question and Public Trust
A passerby questions the man’s honesty while noting he remains steady in appearance amid concerns that the public will receive fair play. The remark underscores public interest in integrity and accountability in business.
Tie It Down and Hold Your Tempers Safely
Fragmentary lines describe caution and restraint in handling tasks and suggest a social exchange about preference for companionship at the top. The text centers on personal conduct and humor without a clear news event or report.
What is woman's greatest trial quote insight
A short dialogue fragment presents a witty exchange with a man declaring the question easy while a woman’s trials are noted. The line hints at gendered challenge and performance context. The piece reads as a quip about perceived obstacles and viewpoint.
Grumbling and Attitudes in Everyday Life
A string of aphorisms on behavior and social dynamics. The author critiques grumbling as a lure, notes opportunism around money, and reflects on expectations in relationships. The piece presents wry observations about ambition, tact, and vanity with a humorous tone.
Peacock Feathers and Luck A European Belief
London Notes and Queries explores a superstition that bringing Ju no s bird tail feathers into a house brings misfortune. The essay traces possible origins to crusaders who brought back feathers as curiosities and suggests ensuing misfortunes by owners helped the belief persist, potentially spreading from England to other regions.
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Juno
England
London
The Typewriter Sponge Gets Free Typing Help
The New York Sun reports a stenographer describes the type writer sponge as the worst type of hanger on. He drops by offices to chat then asks a female worker to do quick typing while the boss is distracted. The worker ends up doing hours of work for little pay or thanks.
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New York
Ife
Porte
New York Sun
Chemical Curiosities with Potassium Reactions
A historical note describes experiments with potassium on blotting paper ice and water. Potassium burns at contact, leaving blue tracks on blotting paper and igniting in ice or water, creating bright visual effects in a warm room.
Quick Check for Square Numbers
A concise guide explains how to recognize squares. It notes that squares end in 1 4 5 6 or 9 or in a pair of digits with one of these as the leading digit. It adds that squares are divisible by 4 or leave a remainder of 1 when divided by 4.
Queen of Holland Recalled Being Shut Away As Child
The young Dutch queen was kept apart from peers due to her position and recalled a moment with a supposed rebellious doll. She warned, saying if the doll misbehaved she would become queen and have nothing to play with.
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Holland
The Restless Brook Poem by John Kendrick Baggs
A brief poem excerpt ponders whether a babbling brook would rest if someone took pebbles from its bed. It appears in St Nicholas magazine attributed to John Kendrick Baggs.
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John Kendrick Baggs
St. Nicholas
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Molly Dwyer
Vip Nius
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