Sulu islands described by early traveler and new governor
The article portrays Sulu life with boar hunting and native ponies, detailing a Turkish style dress of a famed Sulu woman and a colorfully described attire. It notes Capt Edward L King’s appointment as governor of the Sulu archipelago and mentions local wildlife, geography and trade practices on the islands. It also references mountain peaks, forests, and daily markets where villagers trade crops and woven baskets.
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Sulu
Ond
Edward L. King
Sridga Cwater
Geo. Henry Wars Lawton
Sat ‘Mateo
Philippines
Uncle Sam
Birds of Montana Mention Many Common Species
An elderly Miles City resident recalls few rong birds in Montana and notes a diverse current avifauna. He lists robin meadow lark yellow timber blackbird wren dove catbird kingfisher and notes no English sparrow yet in Montana while cowbirds are present and the real hackbird has arrived in recent years.
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Miles City
Montana
Cites
Indian Rule for Orators
The article describes a so called rule where Indian orators must stand on one leg during speech to avoid offense and preserve listener comfort. It notes Western readers may regard such practices as eccentric yet potentially protective for both speaker and audience.
Water Use by Plants Surprises Agricultural Year Book
Experiments summarized by Storer show that over 300 pounds of water pass through a plant for each pound of dry matter fixed. Wisconsin studies by King find barley, oats, corn, clover, peas and potatoes use from 270 to 876 tons of water per ton of dry matter, averaging about 450 tons.
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Storer
Wisconsin
King
James Consistency and Mourning Seen as Black Snakes
The fragment notes Conalstent praising James for consistency while in mourning he claims to have seen only black snakes during a trip to 8 apree. The text implies a metaphorical or symbolic interpretation within the observed behavior.
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James
Property Prices Rise Amid Urban Growth
A resident notes rising property costs as new development looms, while an agent cautions about potential market volatility and the risk of a sharp downturn if instability erupts.
Suspicious Word Count Stirs Publisher Debate
A note from Bougit previously cited in a dictionary controversy shows efforts to verify publisher claims by counting words. The exchange highlights scrutiny over wording and potential inflation of publisher assertions.
W P Frye Expires Oldest U S Senator In Maine
United States Senator William Pierce Frye died at his Neweton Maine home from heart disease. Frye had served since 1871 and was president pro tempore from 1896 until the current extra session. His passing leaves Maine represented by two Democrats and prompts a gubernatorial appointment.
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Senate
Newleton
United States
William Pierce Frye
Frye
United States Senate
Maine
Eugene Hale
Hobart
McKinley
Washington
Mas
Lome
Blaine
James G. Blaine
Fyfe
Prye
Spain
Paris
Senator Frye
Lewiston
Rowdoin College
Heter
Actor Dies in Carlton Hotel Fire
London Australia 10 Jameson Leo Finney American actor perished when a fire damaged part of the Carlton hotel where he stayed. The body was found in a bathroom adjoining his fifth door annex room. the face was badly charred. The blaze caused excitement and disruption with staff noting no other missing persons among hotel workers.
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London
Aus
Jameson Leo Fineney
Carlton
Finney
Black Hand Bombs Store in Allegheny County
Pittsburg Aug 8 a wealthy Italian merchant John Sparavo of Aliquippa refused a Black Hand demand to place 2000 dollars where it could be found. The three story building housing his store was blown to pieces with dynamite. Loss estimated at 20000 dollars.
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Pittsburg
John Sparavo
Aliquippa
John W Gates Dies in Paris After Prolonged Illness
Paris Aug 9 John W Gates died shortly after 5 this morning after a night of effort to save his life He had fought a long battle against illness aided by oxygen and stimulants and suffered a kidney congestion relapse before death Mrs Gates and her son Charles were at his bedside during the final hours
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Paris
John W. Gates
Mr. Gates
Shift in Diplomatic Corps Prompts Wide Reassignments
Washington announces a major reshuffle in the American diplomatic corps. The resignations of Dr. David Jayne Hill and Charles Sherrill trigger nominations for three ambassadors and five ministers. Names include Charles Page Bryen promoted to ambassador to Japan and Larz Anderson named minister to Belgium.
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Washington
David Jayne Hill
Germany
Charles
Sherrill
Atsenting
Senate
Charles Page Bryen
Chicago
Belgium
Japan
Larz Anderson
District of Columbia
Belgia
John Magely Garter
Baltimore
Balkan
Senate Passes Statehood Bill for Arizona and New Mexico
The senate approved statehood for Arizona and New Mexico by 33 to 18. The Nelson amendment requiring Arizona to drop the recall clause failed 26 to 44. Taft is expected to veto the measure, though he indicated willingness to sign if the Nelson amendment had prevailed.
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Arizona
New Mexico
Senate
Washington
United States
House
Taft
Ite
Seal hearing sparks storm over fisheries chief letter
Washington August 8 A stormy scene arose before the house committee on commerce and labor expenditures as Commissioner of Fisheries Gowers was read a letter accusing Representative Townsend of New Jersey of being a tool of a dangerous besmircher of character regarding charges of official sanction of unlawful seal slaughter.
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Washington
House Committee On Department of Commerce and Labor
Commissioner of Fisheries Gowers
Townsend
New Jersey
Attempt to wreck Great Northern train No 9 at Moorhead
An alleged sabotage disabled the engine tender and mail car of Great Northern passenger train No 9 near Moorhead Minnesota. Investigators found removed rail spikes and Oslo plates with a crowbar hidden nearby. no injuries reported.
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Pargo
N. D
Great Northern
Moorhead
Minn
Oslo
Feeding Cattle Rate Suspended by Interstate Commission
The Interstate Commerce Commission suspended new freight tariffs that would raise charges by 235 percent for transporting feeding cattle and sheep between Missouri and Mississippi transfers including Chicago. The relief lasts until December 13, 1911.
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Washington
Missouri River
Mississippi River
Chicago
Interstate Commerce Commission
Unti
London Dock Strike Triggers Widespread Idle Labour
London faces a growing bread shortage as dockers carters and fish porters walk out. About 30 000 carters quit, with thousands more idle, shutting wagons meat and provisions from market while prices surge. Union leaders announce orders to mobilize the port of London pushing total strikers toward 100 000.
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London
Millers' Association of London
Home Secretary
Thames
California
Covent Gardens
Corn Exchange
Tower Hill
Benjamin Tillett
Dock, Wharf, Riverside and General Workers’ Union of Great Britain
Rev Shaw Meets Brothers in New York After 30 Years
Rev Dr Anna Howard Shaw, a leading suffrage figure, gathers with her three brothers Dr James Shaw of Boston Capt John Shaw of Washington and Thomas Shaw of Detroit in New York. The siblings last met at their parents golden wedding in Grand Rapids in 183.
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New York
Anna Howard Shaw
James Shaw
Boston
John Shaw
Washington
Thomas Shaw
Detroit
Mich
Grand Rapids
Condition of Pope Not Satisfactory to Doctors
Aug 10 Scranton reports Pope Pius X in poor health as doctors note rising temperature and worsening gout pains. The pope was moved to a cooler room and a larger chamber as care continues. A cable from Cardinal Merry del Val names new bishops for Dubuque Iowa and Toledo Ohio.
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Rowe
Pope Fluss
Petucci
Marcilalava
Pontim
Als Holmesa
San Damaso
Scranton
Falivonio
Merry del Va
Pope Pius
John James Keane
Cheyenne
Dubuque
Iowa
Joseph Sghremba
Grand Rapid
Mich
Toledo
Ohio
Miss Julia French Esopes Elopes with Chauffeur in Newport
Miss Julia French, daughter of Amos Tuck Wrench and heiress of New York society, ran off from Newport with Jack Geraghty, a chauffeur. The couple married in Central Village after an automobile journey, in a sensational Newport society affair that eclipsed the Astor-Force engagement.
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New York
Julia
Stee! French
Amos Tuck Wrench
Elsie Freuch Vandevilt
Alfred Gwyone Vanderbilt
Newport
Jack Geraghty
French
Society of
Tuxedo
Central Village
Rey L. &. Perry
Te Congregational Church
Rob Woman at Bank Door in Broad Daylight
Hanony Hy land, cashier of Star Baking company, was robbed of a satchel containing $1,000 as she reached the Lake Shore Bank and Trust company's offices to deposit funds. Two men emerged from a bungalow, seized the satchel, and sped away in a vehicle.
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Cleveland
Hanony Hyland
Star Baking Company
Lake Shore Bank and Trust Company
Gaynor Awarded Loving Cup On Mayor’s Anniversary
A New York committee marks the anniversary of the mayor’s providential preservation by presenting Mayor Gaynor with a handsome silver loving cup fitted with inscriptions.
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New York
Gaynor
Perkins Is Victor Campaign Funds Dropped
Washington August 10 George W Perkins a longtime figure in American finance will not be asked further questions about personal campaign contributions by the Stanley Street trust inquiry panel. The committee paused questions on Perkins personal funds and left intact questions about the United States Steel and New York Life matters.
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Washington
George Wperkins
House of Representatives
Stanley Steet Trust
Perkins
New York Life Insurance Company
United States Steel Corporation
Jkwila
Litletan
New York
United States Stee ‘Cars
New York Life Insurancy Company
Stanley
Lutlleran
Sterling
Herbert Knox Smith
Tafts
White House
Atl
Stanld¢y
Bau
Taft
Bureau of Corporations
Steel Trust
Tennessee Coal Andron Company
Steel Corporation
Mr.Stanley
Atecl
New York Life Inguranes
Inpurance
Perking
Recess in Lorimer Case Delays Hearing in Chicago
The Lorimer investigating committee will meet in Chicago in early October for a two months’ recess. over 100 witnesses remain to be heard. Many are Forty sixth assembly members while others will corroborate or challenge actions. The panel has worked seven weeks and heard forty seven witnesses probing national and Illinois political history including Latimer and Jackpot scandals.
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Washington
Aug
Chicago
Lorimer
Forty-sixth General Assembly
Natonal
Illngis
Latimer
Commons Reject Lords Amendment to Veto Bill
In London the House of Commons votes 145 to 289 against the Lords amendment to the veto bill, sustaining Premier Asquith's government and its policy with a large majority.
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Asquith
London
House of Commons
Lords
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