Hymns Loved by McKinley Mourners Across His Deathbed Scene
The article recalls how Lead Kindly Light and Nearer My God to Thee voiced public grief after President McKinley’s death. It notes the president’s fondness for the hymns, the dirges at his bier, and the prayerful reflections on fate and fate’s guiding hand. Nearer My God to Thee, written by Sarah Adams and Lowell Mason, dates to 1841, based on an old English melody.
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McKinley
William McKixsey
Cardinal Newman
Sarah Adame
Lowell Mason
Jeremy
Adama
Pamph
Great
Eet Doolenh
Eobl
Anenae
Passing Days Reflected In Mourning Forest Scene
A fragmented verse describes the passing of the day from dawn to noon, with imagery of vanishing splendor and mournful tones. It laments fading beauty as a figure in the forest clutches scarlet flowers, and the world grows quiet and somber as time moves on.
Briarsmere Passion and Property in a Torn Gentry Tale
In Briarsmere a tense love triangle unfolds amid mortgage distress and family rivalry. Esme weighs a wealthy future against Jack’s loyalty while Underwood plots to seize property, as romance erupts with a secret kiss and a vow to find dignity despite looming foreclosure.
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Jack
Briarsmere
Underwood
Ralph
Esme
The Lost Flag and Pacific Island Fashion
A. H. M. 8. Ringdove reports near Solomon Islands where British flag was not flying. Marines ashore meet a chief who points to his wife dressed in a Union Jack blouse and skirt. The remark highlights empire and civilization themes and notes railway officials ignorance about a road accident details.
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Ringdove
Solomon Group
Pacific
British Columbia
Pacific Islands
Urban schools need planted yards to inspire students
A long critique urges parents to visit district schools and improve school yards with shade trees and flowering borders. It compares teacher counts across major cities, noting New York's about 11,169 teachers nationwide approach 300,000. The piece warns that overexpanded curricula erode essential life preparation and character development.
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New York County
Manhattan
Bronx
Brooklyn
Queens
Richmond
New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
Boston
St. Louis
New Orleans
Detroit
Milwaukee
Minneapolis
Newark
Pittsburg
Rochester
Providence
United States
Round Figures Lecture Sparks Hyde Park Jibe
In Round Figures a lecturer on human proportion is mocked by a sharp audience remark. The speaker, described as generous and lofty in manner, demonstrates limb proportions with measurements on herself. A heckler from the crowd quips that her waist circle would fit Hyde Park, prompting her to move on.
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Hyde Park
London
Uncle William recalls birth during the Great Freight and storm
A humorous exchange traces Uncle William's age and birth era as a tall tale unfolds about being born during a great storm and an event when a tree was struck by lightning. The dialogue evokes Southern speech and historical memory.
Railroad and Smelter for Oregon Mines Spread Plans
The Helena and Musick Mining & Milling Cos announce a 35 mile southerly railroad from Cottage Grove to the Bohemia mines in heavy timber country. Construction to start this fall, about half the track laid before spring, with a smelter project linked to the railroad in the Bohemia district or Po. A major operation within a year is expected, per President Jennings.
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Oregon
Helena
Musick Mining & Milling Companies
Bohemia District
Cottage Grove
Bohemia
Jennings
Ely
Power Plant Plan for Baker City Promises Growth
William Pullman and partners announce a proposed electric power system on Rock Creek to transmit power to a nearby powerhouse and distribute 2000 to 6000 horsepower to Baker City and surrounding Eastern Oregon. Estimated plant cost about 50000 dollars with start of construction once material arrangements are secured. This development is described as a major Ampere matter for the region.
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William Pullman
Rock Creek
Moran Brothers launches first section of Seattle floating drydock
The Moran Brothers Company in Seattle launched the first section of a new floating drydock. The 200 by 80 foot structure stands 30 feet high above the pontoon, with a 12 foot deep hull and a 3000 ton capacity. Second section construction will begin, aiming for a 400 foot dock able to raise the largest vessels afloat in the Pacific, with a third section planned to extend capability further.
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Moran Brothers Company
Seattle
Pacific Ocean
Guernsey Sets Record Lumber Voyage From Manila to Portland
The whaleback steamship Guernsey, first to ship over 3,400,000 feet of lumber from Portland or any Pacific coast port, left Manila on October 15 bound for Portland. In Pacific Lumber Company service for nearly two years, its recent voyage added to its fame in maritime annals.
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Guernsey
Portland
Pacific Coast
Manila
Pacific Port Lumber Company
Pacific
New Church Under Construction At Walla Walla
Work has begun on a new ten thousand dollar church for the three Congregations of St Episco church at Walla Walla Wash. The modern structure will be situated near Pauls avenue prior to occupying the site. The old church has served the congregation for over forty years.
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St. Episco
Walla W. Wash
Paul’s Ave
Boise Basin Railway Survey Faces Steep Terrain
A survey finds the Boise to Boise basin railway would begin with a 21 mile segment from Grimes Creek to Stevenson through broken rocky terrain. Proponents argue the timber belt across Boise County, including Lacerville and Grimes Pass, would drive revenue to justify the project.
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Boise
Boise Basin
New Stevenson
Grimes Creek
Boise County
Whlacerville
Quartsburg
Mterville
Bannock
Grimes Pass
Made Some Pin Money on 1409 Acres Near Garfield
R C McCroskey owns 1409 acres near Garfield Washington. He finished threshing wheat, totaling 36000 bushels for the season. He estimates yields per acre and calculates expenses at eight cents per bushel, noting 16000 bushels sold before and the rest at 96.87 cents per bushel. Net profit figures are summarized from this crop.
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R. C. McCroskey
Garfield
Wash
Mr. McCroskey
Everett to Build Steel Plant and Rail Projects
The report states a major steel plant is planned near Everett with extensive railroad and streetcar works. The trolley line expansion could reach up to nineteen million dollars, and the plant is likely to be erected in Everett or nearby.
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Everett
Western Union Plans Boise to Pendleton Telegraph Line
The Western Union Telegraph Company will begin building a new line between Boise Idaho and Pendleton Oregon to double the capacity of the Boise Pendleton route. From Pendleton west there are several wires and the company intends to extend another line.
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Friece
Western Union Telegraph Company
Boise
Idaho
Pendleton Or
Pendleton
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Rey
BOM
Erlettind
Beauty
Kerry
Mr. Rance
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Chicago Tribune
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William
Atlanta
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Pacific Northwest
Washington
California
San Francisco
Boles
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