American Army Wagons Prove Superior in China Transport
The letter from Colwell Miller reveals American expeditionary logistics in China. He describes wagon trains from Tongku to Peking, noting Japanese and Russian trains, river navigation, and the difficulty of winter supply. Miller praises Japanese carts and Russian cook carts while confirming American transport sufficiency with 600 animals and 3,000 troops contingent. The report highlights rail repair needs and broader logistics challenges facing Chaffee's forces in the area.
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Conmlesmry and
Grorral Huery
Colwel Miller
Arisy
Toster
Peking
Maju Vraith
Syke
Newark Mauramses
Pentsio
Tongku
Aiiniteal
Romey
Philippines
Peklog
Bonta
Rigton
Wood Hai
Faive
Uttins
Johnston
Barney
States Volunteers
Chaffee
China
Benney
Lowever
Tien-tain
D Ao. m
Testimony On Supply, Endurance Of Japanese Soldiers
A soldier's account praises Japanese army efficiency and training, notes hardy endurance and superior supply chains. He recalls American, Russian, and Japanese march orders toward Peking, heat, water scarcity, and the importance of commissary stores. The piece highlights logistics, medical support, and overall army provisioning.
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Calted States
Azores
Peking
Biodical
Gree
Keause's Cold Cure and Rail Rates Advertised
The notice promotes Keause's Cold Cure as a fast acting remedy that leaves you clear headed and without head or bearing effects. It lists rail travel sales and cheaper second class round trips to major western cities with continuous passage and varying rates, plus sales times on Tuesdays in several months. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is endorsed by Thos. Whitfield & Co. and offered by all druggists.
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Hanly
Vierce
Ned Nelson
Rovden Street
Camden
N.J
Whitadely Nelso
Iine
Pierce
Alvi
Dr, . Pierce
Buffalo
N.Y
Keause
Hamlin & Hollaway
Ogden
Salt Lake City
Garrison
Helena
Spokane
Portland
Tacoma
Seattle
Sse P Ross
TJF
Thos. Whitfeld & Co
Wabashareous
Chicago
Dean's Kidney Pills Sold For Back Pain Relief
Lawrence man C. C. Maina, foreman at Wilder Bros shirt makers, testifies to Dean's Kidney Pills curing his six month back pains. Ad claims pills cure sick kidneys by going inside, urging readers to buy from local druggists for 59 cents. Foster-Milburn Co, Buffalo, N. Y., is sole US agents.
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Dean
Lawrence
C. C. Maina
W.lder] Bros
Stra
New Hampshire Street
Kidys Pilla
Dick Bees
Massachusetts Street
Tale
Deslers
Foster-Milburn Co
Bufato
N. C
Dean's
Advertising and Delivery Notices for Local Newspaper
A late 19th century notice outlines payment rules for regular advertisers, requiring advance payment except for church rates. It addresses missed newspaper deliveries by 6 pm and urges subscribers to deduct missing papers from carriers’ bills. It also advertises Pullman sleepers, a circular about the interior of a car, and travel routes via Union Pacific and Burlington lines to Estes Park and Denver, with city office contact details.
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Denver
Union Pacific
Eates Park
Estes Park
Lawrence
Burlington
UP Depot
Treasury report shows surplus amid fiscal year gains
The annual Treasury report to Congress notes 609.6 million dollars in revenue and 590.1 million in outlays for the year ended June 30, leaving a surplus of 79.5 million. It urges conservative war tax cuts and calls for tighter currency and banking note controls, with details on gold and silver flows, bank note issues, and immigrant statistics.
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Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Gage
Congress
Elgeniy
Comerce
Suneai
United States
Crna
Oleomargarine Industry Growth Report Highlights
The internal revenue report shows strong growth in the middle western states with total production at 17,042,025 pounds, a 2 percent rise from last year. Iowa led with 6, Leah, no, wait. Kansas produced 16,686,460 pounds, Missouri 4,107,006 pounds, and revenue taxes on the product totaled 254,785.18. In Kansas 15,392,222 pounds were confined to initial production.
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Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Minenort
Missonsi
Towa
Kinsis
Middle Western
Kansas
Missouri
Pinerere
Detroit
Mich
Pingree
Imoelngk
Matte
W. L. White
Alf. Marsh
Michigan National Guard
Walsh and Leopold Discuss Congo Mining Wealth
Universal mining magnate Thomas F. Walsh, famed as a leading gold and silver owner, meets in New York with King Leopold II to discuss Congo prospects. Walsh explains he has no partnership with the king, but may act as an advisor or agent if samples prove rich. The king seeks American development methods and insists on American expertise, with Walsh noting his focus on benevolence and potential future involvement if warranted.
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Thomas F. Walsh
Bt. Paul
Tipperary
Uversus
Moecenas
Mike
Walab
Waldorf-Astoria Hotel
New York Journal
Walsh
Leopold
Iman
Ile
America
Ameri
Rouge
Kongo
Leopoldville
Ilsa
Stlveness
Colorado
United States
Paria
Paris
Walah
Dining car rates split by la carte and table d hote
A year of protests over the eastern dining car price of one dollar leads to a Pennsylvania ballot. Patrons prefer table d hote by about two to one, with eastern roads likely to stick to table d hote while western lines remain on la carte. The survey covers Pennsylvania, Lake Shore, Michigan Central, New York Central, Boston and Albany, Vanderbilt lines, and others, with western lines largely unaffected.
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Chicago Dispatch
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Pennsylvania Hoes
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
A la Earte
Lake Shore
Michigan
New York Central
Boston
Albany
Imperial edict signals withdrawal and unrest in China
A fragmented imperial edict outlines Cen. Tung Fu Lsiaog losing mind and titles while Liu retains command of troops. 5,000 troops ordered disbandment and retreat to Nan Su. Reports describe renewed southern rebellion, fear of a Pekin return, and international pressure as envoys prepare for tense diplomacy.
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Shanghai
Cen
Tung Fu
Liu
Nan Su
Uty
Kwang- Ting
Kwangesin
Pekin
Dee
Sete
Europe
Firth
Uoneer
United States
Confession of Faith debate and local tragedy report
Washington dispatch details Presbyterian committee findings on revision of the confession of faith with votes from 44 presbyteries for revision and related actions. Also a Kentucky murder suicide case involving Mary Webster Sullee and jealous husband Robert Sallee. Then a smallpox update from New York with cases on Brothers Island and vaccination plans for stock exchange staff.
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Washington
Clereguten
Ligne
General Assembly
Roberts iii
General Assemby's Committee
Stause Hesdache Ospaules Reach the Public Eye
An 19th century ad touts Stause Hesdache Ospaules as unique German remedies once prescribed by Dr. Kraces court physician. They claim to cure various distressing ailments and are advertised as sold by Hamlin & Holloway at a stated price.
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America
Kraces
Germany
Hamlin & Holloway
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