Bribery and Trust Funds Warn of Moral Decay
A preacher decries money in politics and bribery as a sin that corrupts legislatures and lives. He cites historical cases, urges parents to teach honesty, warns about abuse of trust funds, and recalls a heroic girl who signaled disaster to save hundreds, urging vigilance against temptation.
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American Press Association
Washington
Talmage
Niagara Falls
Samuel
David
Amos
Eliphaz
Cardinal Beaufort
Judas
Froude
London
Eagland
England
Dr. Livingstone
Russia seeks wheat market edge with Siberian settlement drive
A London Post report says the Transsiberian line will reach Irkutsk by next month and Russia will settle 200000 peasants along the railway to farm wheat. Rail links to Archangel will aid cheap transport to Europe. Government aid includes farm implements and a tithe rent. The move could shift wheat production away from western regions and threaten Western farmers’ livelihoods as Russia gains an edge in markets long led by Britain and Argentina.
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Siberia
Europe
London Post
Irkutsk
Archangel
Russia
Liverpool
Argentina
India
West
Northwest
New York Commercial Advertiser
Oregon in the Great Race With Warship Speed Claims
A Boston Journal report describes the battleship Oregon charging through the fleet in a marquee race. The ship reportedly outran rivals, reached speeds above 16 knots, and fired from the after turrets while crew serviced a 13 inch gun. Raymond Rodgers of the Indiana recalls the dramatic sight as Oregon swept past the Spanish fleet with engines roaring.
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Oregon
Washington
Brooklyn
Eulate
Colon
Raymond Rodgers
Indiana
Boston Journal
Odd Marriage Pact Lets Easthampton Man and Plainfield WomanWed
Two cautious partners in Northampton Massachusetts plan marriage under unusual terms filed in Hampshire registry of deeds. The agreement states both keep property as before marriage and may manage their own assets. Whitmarsh pays Cleveland 50 cents weekly for five years then 500 dollars at five year mark, then 1.50 weekly thereafter.
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Northampton
Mass
Hampshire
Fordyce Whitmarsh
Easthampton
A. Minerva Cleveland
Plainfield
Whitmarsh
Humble Start of Commanders Learn by Trial in Army Training
Captain McGinley of Emporia Kansas writes of his first command learning process. He studied from a book then rehearsed with his captains mapping movements on ground. During drill he gave a command and his company marched over him before halting. He hopes to improve with a steadier unit.
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Grimes
Governor Grimes
Duke of Wellington
McGinley
Emporia
Kan
Millinery notes on hats with artificial flowers and chic bows
The article reviews current millinery trends with overtrimmed hats that shade the eyes, favoring artificial flowers to mimic nature. It notes white hats with wistaria and clematis, velvet bows wired for shape, and a white silk straw hat featuring ostrich feathers and tea roses along the brim. JUDIC CHOLLET.
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Louis
Parasol Choices And Fashionable Accessories For Spring
Styles for parasols vary by color and material to suit most gowns. Noncommittal tones like black or white remain versatile, while grays, beiges, and ecru avoid harsh light. Bright greens, blues, or purples should be softened with lining to prevent a cadaverous glow. Striped and changeable silks, plaid silks, and changeable taffeta parasols accompany tailor outfits. Footwear features tan kid or patent leather with patent trim, and even dark green kid shoes surface abroad. Lingerie leans to white nainsook or batiste with Valenciennes embroidery. Large gathered tulle hats pair with thin gowns. red voile dress details include guipure bands and black satin accents.
Woman in Gray and the Lost Artist Mystery Told
An old man in the Four Courts recounts a case of a young woman known as the woman in gray. In an eastern city she loved an artist whose jealousy shaped a tale of passion, secrecy, and disappearance. She now roams art galleries in gray, seeking closure while the artist remains unseen. The story blends love, doubt, and a haunting mystery.
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Four Courts
St. Louis
Vernon
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
He Got the Marble Heart
A surprising New Orleans tale reveals a proposal to sue the board of health after a man arranged to wed a unseen girl by correspondence. He sent his photograph and, following fumigation, his eyes nose and ears were damaged leaving a Zulu warrior likeness. the girl gave him the marble heart.
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New Orleans
Board of Health
New Orleans Times-Democrat
Excursions for Provincials to Halifax Hawkesbury and Charlottetown
Excursions offer ideal cheap trips for Provincials returning home aboard the Halifax sailing Saturdays at noon under British flag from Lewis Wharf Boston. Includes Beautiful Acadia book, free tickets, through travel and baggage handling. J A Flanders New England Passenger Agent 200 Washington street and Richardson Barnard agents 20 Atlantic avenue Boston coordinated.
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Halifax
Hawkesbury
Charlottetown
Lewis Wharf
Boston
Acadia
J. A. Flanders
N. E. Pass
Washington Street
Richardson & Barnard
Atlantic Avenue
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Credit Mobilier
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Smyrna
Ora
Ber
Cadi
Epaminondas
American Congress
General Reed
Earth
Hell
Heaven
Alary
Harrisburg
Wall Street
New York City
Rhine
Hudson
Wheatfields
Gray
Fylant
Nova Scotia
Cape Breton
Prince Edward Island
Lowell Rendering Co
Lowell
Sewall G. Mack
Jacob Rogers
Lawl E. Raymond
Levi Sprague
Alexander G.cumnock
George S. Motley
Edward M. Tucke
James Francis
Fea
Campeea
Courier-Citizen Co
Middle Street
Merrimack Street
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