Russia May Be a Bluff In Witte Tariff Crisis
Russia debates M. Witte’s tariff plans and sugar policy as international critics question the finance minister’s brinkmanship. Rohausch cites German, British and American trade data, noting imports shift toward American machinery while export growth remains. The piece surveys warnings of ruinous conflicts and questions the sustainability of Russia’s tariff regime after years of Witte reforms.
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Associated Press
St. Petersburg
M. Witte
Russia
Germany
M.witte
Imperial Free Economical Society
Paul Rohrbach
Rohrbach
Agricultural Inquiry Commission
Turkestan
Siberia
America
President in Lowell Benches Busy Visitors and Crowds
The president’s visit drew a crowded scene with handshakes, a bow to cheering crowds from the rear platform at 9 45, a 9 19 salute, and many onlookers. A lucky turkey wishbone gift and lengthy stay drew attention as spectators missed attempts to aid a fainting girl amid the bustling crowd.
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Frank Burns
About the House department seeks reader tips Lowell Weekly Journal
The About the House column invites household hints ideas and suggestions from readers. Readers can send practical tips recipes and notes to the About the House department Lowell Weekly Journal for publication and discussion.
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Lowell Weekly Journal
Calling Careers for Women in a Progressive Era Poem
A poem by Kate Matson Post reflects on women pursuing careers in law, music, medicine, and other professions while questioning whether domestic roles are fading. It notes Alice, Ethel, Emily, Maud, Anna, and Mary choosing vocations, and questions society's view of women’s worth beyond marriage and home life.
Strikers Vigilant as No 40 Colliery Expected Riot
Hazleton Pa Aug 26 Suspecting another attempt to resume operations at No 40 colliery Lehigh Valley Coal company strikers posted pickets along all approaches Most non unionists were turned back but no serious trouble occurred Three strikers alleged to have taken part in yesterday's riot are under arrest with more arrests expected.
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Hazleton
No. 40
Lehigh Valley Coal Company
Sandbagging Death in Saratoga Gains Albany Despatch
Albany dispatch reports Fred West of Boston died at Saratoga from being sandbagged after leaving a clubhouse near Broadway. Two men attacked him, beat him, and robbed his pockets of several thousand dollars.
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New York
Fred West
Boston
Saratoga
Albany
Times
Consolidation at Portland Street Railways Talked
A Baltimore syndicate reportedly backs the consolidation of Portland Oregon street railway lines and may include the Gas and Electric companies. The same group previously unified the street railways of San Francisco earlier this year.
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Portland, Ore
Baltimore
Portland
San
Sufferings of Fishermen in Distant Bering Sea
The Stanley reports losses from a Bristol Bay storm and fog bound dories. Second Mate Manuel Cadoza is missing since May 18. Martin Scofin, John Quist, Hans Larsen, and Olaf Olsen are presumed lost after prolonged exposure. Quist was found feeble. others endured ten days afloat before rescue by the Stanley.
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San Francisco
Cal
Stanley
Bering Sea
Manuel Cadoza
Bristol Bay
Martin Scofin
Scofin
John Quist
Quist
Hans Larsen
Olaf Olsen
Curiosity
Arctic
Mob Slays Accused Attacker in North Carolina
In Raleigh on August 26 a mob killed Tom Jones after he confessed assaulting Mrs. Will Smith near Seven Springs. Jones was held at the Smith home, then seized by disguised men who beat Officer Walker, dragged Jones into the woods and killed him with gunfire.
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Raleigh
N. C
Tom Jones
Will Smith
Seven Springs
Will See Stars In Chile Expedition Led By Wright
Berkeley, Aug 26 Astronomer William H Wright of Lick Observatory will lead the D O Mills expedition outfitted at Mount Hamilton for a two year survey in Chile studying southern hemisphere stars Director W W Campbell will accompany to supervise station erection and start of the campaign Harold K Palmer, four year fellow at Lick, becomes Wrights assistant.
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Berkeley
Cal
William H. Wright
Lick Observatory
D. O. Mills
Mount Hamilton
Chile
W. W. Campbell
Harold K. Palmer
Wright
Bottle price rise approved by major U S glass group
Chicago August 26 Prices of bottles will rise from ten to sixteen cents each cross in a move approved by the Western Green Glass Bottle Association. President L L Turner cited higher labor and material costs as the reason for the increase. The group comprises 18 leading U S manufacturers.
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Chicago
L. L. Turner
Western Green Glass Bottle Association
United States
Corn and Shoes and Prunes in a Frugal Year
A lively column compares cool summer markets with hot weather myths, praises sweet well filled corn and warns about over-worn shoes. It offers economical tips on two pairs of boots, cautious cooking rules, and a homely harvest of practical advice on canning fruit and preparing prunes.
Custard Baked Over Whole Dish Composes Sweet Bake
A cook pours custard over the entire dish and bakes it as a single, cohesive dessert. The method suggests a uniform bake with the custard enveloping the whole preparation for a creamy finish.
Household hints on cooking oatmeal and cleaning advice
A foreign method to cook oatmeal substitutes milk for water for richer nourishment and delicacy. Soap and sand clean the toilet bowl effectively, removing discoloration for a white, clean result. A teaspoon of vanilla in the ecocca pot enhances flavor notably.
Stewed Apples and Café Parfait from Boston School Recipes
Stewed apples are prepared as a seasonable dessert by curing and paring five or six large apples rub with lemon, cooking in a sugar lemon juice syrup until tender, then topping with browned meringue and currant or raspberry jelly. Cafe Parfait is coffee, sugar, and thick cream whipped until stiff, packed in ice cream mold with ice and salt, three hours to freeze per Mrs. Lincoln.
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Boston Cooking School
Cafe Parfait
Care of the Carpet Sweeper Tips From Good Housekeeping
A household guide explains how to clean and maintain a carpet sweeper, including removing hair and dust, freeing the brush, oiling projections, and restoring rubber rims. It stresses careful handling to extend life, advises keeping repair supplies handy, and warns against cheap models for lasting usefulness.
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Avith
Mary
Department warns on tinned meats and foie gras labels
The Department of Agriculture warns that pate de foies gras may be pork based and urges buyers to prefer tins from reliable packers. Anonymous labeled meats should raise suspicion, as first-class firms only stamp their name on perfect products.
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Department of Agriculture
New York Post
Clockwork routine lands suspect in cold case
A boarding-house resident boasts a decade of perfect habits from 6 am wake to 9:30 pm bed. The deacon asks what crime he committed, prompting a grim hush as the room weighs the mystery. The Kansas City Independent captures the eerie exchange.
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Kansas City Independent
Ken nedy's Butter Thin Biscuit Ad Hint
A brief note promotes Ken nedy's Butter Thin Biscuit as genuine and urges consumers to seek the authentic product over imitations, highlighting the brand name as the key identifier. The message emphasizes authenticity and brand loyalty for the Biscuit.
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Kennedy’s
Tree Blazes as Evidence in Land Disputes
A Massachusetts Institute of Technology collection shows how tree blazes serve as binding evidence in court to mark property lines. Blazes expose fresh wood and form perpetual records since trees never fully heal the scars. Ring counts date the blaze to a specific year, though climate differences affect yearly growth in the south.
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
President McKinley and the Nevada Train Stop
A Nevada water stop story from Leslie's Weekly recounts President McKinley greeting a group of children at dawn. He explains Mrs. McKinley’s illness, and the youngsters stand at the windows waving as the train proceeds eastward in quiet tribute.
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McKinley
Canton
Pacific Coast
Nevada
Ivy Green Homestead and Its Enchanting Gardens
In Helen Keller’s Autobiography the Ivy Green homestead is described with lush surroundings. The house is clad in English ivy, with trailing clematis, drooping jasmine, and butterfly lilies, but the roses shine brightest—climbing roses scenting the air, daily dew washed and soft to touch, evoking divine asphodels in God’s garden as recalled in Ladies' Home Journal.
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Helen Keller
Ladies’ Home Journal
Belgian Railways to Add Softer Two Tone Locomotive Whistles
Belgian railway authorities aim to reduce passenger discomfort from engine screech by equipping locomotives with two tone whistles. These new whistles will be used in stations and when trains pass crowded platforms, providing a gentler auditory signal than the current loud whistle.
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Independance Belge
Self belief and ignorance debated by Miss Cayenne
In a terse exchange cited from the Washington Star, a man derides an arrogant ignoramus while Miss Cayenne defends self belief as a large advantage, noting that self esteem often rests on the grossest sort of ignorance.
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Miss Cayenne
Washington Star
Curious Epiphany at Jordan Banks Russian Pilgrims
The Epiphany rites on the Jordan draw Russian pilgrims to Jericho road and the riverbank. They buy sacred trees, stones, and olive bead rosaries from Greek priests, bathe in the Jordan, and depart with a dry faith in the divine merit of the rite. The scene ends with pilgrims trudging to Jerusalem, joyful yet mud-streaked, after their water baptism. Then Senator Dolliver recalls a Washington social jab about a one hoss hack, illustrating life for a man of limited means.
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Holy Land
Jordan
Jericho
London
Jerusalem
Holy City
The
Dolliver
Iowa
Senator Dolliver
Washington
Churches and Advertising in the Press
An advertising man quoted by the Philadelphia Record notes churches increasingly buy newspaper space. He cites Saturday ads for special services and says in some cities church ads occupy much space with display type. He predicts churches may hire press agents and religious editors may judge sermons by advertising impact.
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Philadelphia Record
Boston
Amusing Miscommunication Near Clandeboye Station
The late Lord Dufferin, returning from a diplomatic mission to Ireland, arrived at a small country station near Clandeboye and, unknown to the driver, overheard a cheeky remark about his engagement. The driver quipped that no news existed except that Miss Hamilton would marry the ugly fellow Dufferin.
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Lord Dufferin
Ireland
Miss Hamilton
Clandeboye
Racial tensions flare over ragtime at concerts
Miss Miami Brown and Erastus Pinkley comment on attempts to ban ragtime in white audience venues. The dialogue highlights racial divides and hopes that limits on ragtime could allow Black communities to enjoy music with less interference.
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Miami Brown
Erastus Pinkley
Washington Star
Origin Of Choir Boys And The Chapel Royal Heritage
A historical survey traces boy choristers from ancient worship to the Chapel Royal in London. It notes Henry VIII era praise for English singers, Haydn’s reaction to boys at St Paul’s, and the rise of English composers born from chapel choirs, including Purcell Tallis Byrd Morley Barnby Sullivan and later knighted figures.
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Solomon
Sistine Chapel
Rome
Chapel Royal
London
Henry VIII
Haydn
St. Paul's
Henry Cooke
Henry Purcell
Thomas Tallis
Richard Farrant
William Byrde
Orlando Gibbons
Thomas Morley
Barnby
Yorkminster
Arthur Sullivan
Thomas Helmore
Investing Money In Men In Education Over Buildings
The piece argues that society should fund people rather than halls and buildings. It cites Lyman J. Gage from Success, praising education for transforming money into intellectual power that endures beyond the giver’s life. It urges supporting deserving students to create lasting impact.
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America
Lyman J. Gage
Tramps in Trampland Versus Railroads, London Quote
Jack London contrasts eastern tramp experiences with rail travel to show the social divisions in Trampland. He notes eastern tramps lack training to hold down a train and recounts being put off trains across regions, illustrating unequal railroad access and skill. The excerpt reflects sociological critique through personal experience.
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Rockefeller
Standard Oil
Horstile
Mississippi
Atlantic Ocean
Jack London
Bookman
Money crusade to free Palestine gains heft
The Detroit Free Press notes that plans to free Palestine shift from armed effort to a money crusade. Rich Christian nations may back a religio commercial syndicate with millions to purchase Palestine from the Turkish government and establish an independent Jewish state under great-power protection.
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Palestine
Detroit Free Press
Convict Marriages Permitted in Andaman Islands
Authorities note that convict marriages remain allowed in the Andaman Islands. Last year the superintendent received sixty eight applications for such unions. four were sanctioned for free individuals and thirty two for convicts, while thirty two applications were refused.
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Andaman Islands
Melancholy Rejection Sparks Consolation Talk
In Chicaze News a conversation unfolds where Jack laments Miss Jones rejecting him and Tom urges resilience, noting there are more options though Jack feels sympathy for the unfortunate B'. The exchange echoes lighthearted urban banter about romance.
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Tom
Jack
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