Chinese and American views amid wartime tensions a mixed report
The report covers diverse items from wartime era, noting Chinese regard for General Chaffee and American influence, a Japanese plan to build a ship for Philippine coast defense, and a comparison of iron usage in the Forth Bridge and the Brooklyn Bridge. It mentions a book on De Wet and Steyn, plus sparse commentary on dress and tact.
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Charertertatien
de Wet
Philip Pienaar
Looer
Steyn
Wet
Cashat
Deere
Irom
Porth Bridge
Forth Bridge
Brooklyn Suspension Bridge
Mrs Emmons Credits Vegetable Compound For Cure
Mrs Emmons recalls a five year struggle with ovarian distress and faintness that medicine, diet, and exercise could not fix. She credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with locating the weak spot and restoring her health within weeks. She urges others to try the remedy.
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Lyin
Germany faces child labor concerns in textile industry
A London Express brief reports that in Germany more than 11,000 children in the textile sector work under harsh conditions. Parents are impoverished, able to offer only bread and potatoes, prompting a petition to the Reichstag for protective legislation.
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Germany
Chamber 6 Commerce Ib
Reichetag
Loudon Eaprees
Death of John J. Dickey Noted Telegraph Leader
The Late John J. Dickey, a prominent telegraph man, died in Omaha last week. A Rushville, IL native, he rose to superintendent of the Afth district central division of Western Union, showing exceptional organizational skill. He helped establish Omaha’s first telegraph exchange and his funeral was attended by Western Union representatives.
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John J. Dickey
Telegraph Men of America
John J. Telay
Omaha
America
Afth
Western Union Telegraph Compensy
Dickey Ward
Rushville
Ottewa
Western Union
Carnegie
Frederick
Germany
Mei
Will of Thomas B Reed Leaves All to Wife as Executrix
The late Thomas B Reed's will, filed in New York, bequeaths his entire estate to his widow Mrs. Susan P. Reed and names her sole executrix. The estate valued around $200,000, modest by today’s standards, with his parents’ bequests having lapsed due to their deaths.
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Thomas B. Reed
New York
Susan P. Reed
Bie
Farming Land Promise in Manitoba and Boreal Valleys
The text describes vast farming land in Manitoba including Peace and Athabasca valleys and alluvial lands up to the Mackenzie delta. It notes fertile soil, potential for agriculture and stock raising, and other industries. It suggests many unoccupied localities with favorable sites and compares climate to Finland.
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Manitoba
Athabasca
Mackenzie
Finland
Remarkable clairvoyance in hypnotism experiment
In Colombes a doctor conducting hypnotism tests had a young girl named Mollum awaken from trance and declare she saw blood patches before a house. Paris correspondence London Express notes the sight preceded the discovery of a murder opposite the residence.
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Colombes
Paris
London Express
Poor Widows of Famous Men in Hungary after the Fall
The piece notes Mme Charcot widow of a famed physician and other notable widows practicing strict economy. It mentions Benjamin Constant and Mme are among figures connected to postwar hardship. The Hungarian Parliament is described as the largest in the world with Tl members.
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Mme. Charcot
France
Mmae
Caneta
Benjamin Constant
Mme
Hewes of Representatives
Paradox Machinery Co
Sierra
Before by Public Eye The Dominant Power in Italy
A fragmentary critique of Italian leadership and its influence on domestic politics. The piece portrays a powerful minister as the guiding soul of the cabinet, a wary figure who asserts authority in dealings with princes and kings while maintaining democratic sentiments. The writing assumes a critical stance toward private political intrigues and the balance of power.
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Uca
Italy
Countess plans women’s law firm in New York
Countess von Kietumeh of Dresden and Mrs Olive Scott Gabriel, daughter of Judge Scott of Oregon, announce a partnership to open a New York law office staffed only by women. They pledge to take any case for women regardless of payment to protect women’s rights.
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New York
Countess von Kietumeh
Jot Kiebusch
Dresden
Germany
Marian P. Lloyd
Cincinnati
Olive Seott Gabriel
Scott
Oregon
Leader of the Red Men and Creek Chief Tsparhecker
An Indian statesman Tsparhecker, chief of the Creeks, is described as a sturdy, long-lived leader who has weathered many storms. He stands six feet tall, weighs 700 pounds, and lives in a box-like hut as he maintains unity among his sometimes fractious people.
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Tsparhecker
Creeks
Isparhocker
Creek Nation Chief Elected in 1595
An Indian Territory note states a Creek Nation chief was elected in 1595. The fragment also mentions birth in Alabama. Further context is limited to these sparse details from the historical record.
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Indian Territory
Alabama
Peddling Mistletoe Across The Channel And Beyond
People of England remain intrigued by Brittany peasants who cross the channel each autumn with onions on poles, selling to coastal towns. Before Christmas they return with mistletoe bundles. Swiss officials may be employed to oversee related duties. The Japanese postal system is cited as a model in regional discussion. Catholic readers in Chicago comment on religious demographics.
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England
Brittany
France
English
Doctor Copper study shows promising education pricing scheme
The article reports a successful experiment in selling books to pupils at low prices via a boxed system, with checks accepted and pupils allowed to purchase at reduced rates. It notes strong demand for the book and growing interest among readers in New York and London, highlighting rising single seed demand.
Dodd's Kidney Pills Helped Whatcom Reader's Recovery
A Whatcom resident recalls long relief from kidney trouble after using Dodd's Kidney Pills in a long health struggle. The account notes swelling legs and stairs difficulties before treatment, then rapid improvement after taking the medicine. The piece also reports a separate $40,000 damages suit brought by Atwood Violette against J Benedict over plumbing conditions at a Greenwich, Conn. house.
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Atwood Violette
J. ©. Benedict
Violette
Greenwich
Benedict
Kenmore Hotel Ghosts Drive Renters from Washington Site
The Kenmore Hotel in Washington stands empty with To Rent signs after Bonnie shot James Seymour. Locals say ghosts prowl the building once erected by George Washington and associates as an early investment. No Washington family will stay there, despite attempts to rent free or otherwise.
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Kenmore Hotel
Bonnie
James Seymour
Washington
George Washington
Fragmentary 19th century notices on plagiarism and daily life
A garbled excerpt discusses Carnegie and Frederick II with a quote about surrounding oneself with wiser men. It references a New York Times piece on addressing a married couple and a hostess revealing a woman’s identity. It mentions ventilating rooms and health, Defiance Starch, Mississippi river clam fishers, and the M K T Railway aiding in choosing clerks.
Kidney Disease Cure Promised in Free Trial Offer
Reprint notes Rev Jacob Van Doren of Fond du Lac speaks on kidney pain and urinary issues, praising Downy Kidney Pills and offering a free trial by Foster Milburn Co. Includes mention of price 80 cents a box and distribution by Maskets Cong with Prince Meary, plus a broader page on photography, empresses, and a British missionary tale.
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Eerliue Bright
Jacob
Doren
Atreet
Angio-Bason
Pilla
Thia
Jacob van Doren
United States
Foster Milburn Co
Buffalo
N.Y
Weather Network Notes On Global Data Stations
Prussia operates two meteorological lines fully equipped with 2,300 rain gauge stations and 1,400 observation stations. Observations are reduced and published weekly, monthly, and yearly.
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Prusia
World’s Fair Retic Burns: Progress Destroyed in Harbor Fire
A preserved relic of the early 19th century, the Progress, a modern whaler moored in South Chicago harbor, burnt to the waterline. Originating from New Bedford in 1809, the ship survived generations of North Atlantic voyages before the blaze, whether accidental or not, ended its era.
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Progress
South Chicago
New Bedford
North Atlantic
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