Annexation of Korea by Japan draws mixed reactions
The article discusses expectations surrounding Korea's annexation by Japan after the Portsmouth treaty period. It notes Japan's gradual consolidation of control in Seoul, promises of commerce rights, and claims that Koreans will benefit from administrative improvements while Japanese settle in the region. It argues that Western resistance to Oriental expansion is waning and views annexation as desirable for some Western observers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seoul
Korea
Japan
Portsmouth
Russia
Sindere
America
Canada
Women control immense riches and charity work noted
A serialized report highlights how leading American widows inherit vast fortunes and devote billions to philanthropy. It cites Mary W. Harriman, Hetty Green, Russell Sage, Helen Gould, and other heiresses, detailing sums, foundations, and charitable projects across hospitals, schools, and museums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Sage
Helen Gould
Hetty Green
Fletty Green
Edward Robinson
Seenano
Sylvia Arm Howland
Sylvia
Matthew A. Wilkes
New York
Green
Hoboken
Russell Sage Foundation
City Hall
Central Park
Helen M. Gould
Jay Gould
Wise Investments
Salt Sea Yarns of Superstition and Guilty Conscience
A voyage tale recalls maritime superstition from Finns to fears of phantom ships and Friday departures. A Norwegian sailor’s prank with a ghost on the foc'sle ends in a deadly scare and a brutal wake for the crew, revealing how superstition and guilt fuel tragic outcomes.
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Watch
Wate
Ohone Pc
Morgan
London
Two Speakers in Grave Reins of Power Debate
Historic clash over Cannonism echoes past Carlisle era as critics fault current speaker for partisan actions while praising restraint shown by earlier leaders. The piece notes public misperception and calls for balanced leadership amid memorial reflections.
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House of Representatives
John G. Carlisle
Carlisle Phimeels
Rochester Democrat and Chron Pty
Carpais
Aiip
Danville
Ogay
Pe Zars
Miona claims cure for indigestion in letters and sale notice
A letter testifies to Miona stomach tablets curing stomach pain from nervous dyspepsia with rapid relief and a money back guarantee. The text also includes a Master in Chancery sale notice in Clark County Illinois, detailing a public vendue of land described as fractions and sections with terms cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M E Maxfield
Avoca
Keifer Drug Vompans
Public notice of property sale in Clark County Chancery
In Clark County circuit court Chancery case of Arthur Poortran Receiver vs James E Foster and Emily Foster a decree dated July 12 1919 compels Master in Chancery T H R Snavely to sell at public auction on September 4 1910 at the Clark County Courthouse in Marshall Illinois the described real estate Lots 195 196 197 198 22 224 225 226 in York Town Clark County Illinois for cash to the highest bidder.
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State of Illinois
Lark
Circuit Court of
Clark
Leroy Carpenter
Xcarpenter
Arthur Poorman
Saul Clark County
Marshall
Ill
Clark County
Illinois
Ilinois
A. D
Mase Fae Verett
Connelly
Gompatinnl
Illnois
Circuit Court
Syid
Arthur Poortran
Ftanuk
West Union
James E. Foster
Emly Foster
Court House
Sala Clark County
Ilnois
York
Marshail
Fae
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Elizabeth Husted
Chestnut Street
Marshall, Ill
Dean
Harlan’s
Foster Milburn Co
Buffalo
United States
Mary Harriman
Mrs. Hetty
Edward H. Harriman
Mary W. Harriman
Harriman
Charles A Peabody
Lfe
Mineola
N. Y
William Goddard
C. Oliver Iselin
Hope Goddard
Providence
Iselin
Erma B. Kennedy
John S&s Kennedy
B. Randel Hart
Rogers
Lamont
Daniel S. Lamont
Cleveland
Archibald G. Thompson
Philadelphia
Thomas B. Wanamaker
Mary L. Welsh
John Welsh
England
Della 8.Iield
Marshall Iield
Chicago
Morris
Zene R
Ant Cee Healt Oepha
Salt Sea Yarns
Amon
Bucklen’s
Arnica
Sean Yorst
Ae Ihan
Florence
Cole Bros
Shipe Hardware Coq
Randall's
The
Clark County Mills
J. T. Randall
Wabash
Walter & Spies Milling Co
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