Guardian Of Miles Wendell's Daughter Becomes His Ward
Dick Belting is appointed guardian of Elizabeth Wendell, daughter of Miles Wendell who died in Japan. Elizabeth, nineteen, arrives with her companion, and Belting mistakingly expected a nine year old. The pair warm to each other as Belting learns of a clerical error and promises marriage, with Gordon Amherst joking about a double wedding.
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Miles Wendell
Japan
Elizabeth
York
Lfe
Elizabeth Wendell
Miles Weldon
Mr. Belting
Mrs. Armstrong
Goodby
Felsome
Not Mrs Armstrong Aims for Money and Marriage
In a lively exchange, a character declares love for Mrs Armstrong and vows to change his life to win her. Another voice suggests altering living arrangements to save money, proposing that two together cost less than one alone. Dick responds with a sober, cautious note.
Emperor Mutsuhito in Worsening Condition
Bulletin from court physicians reports a notable rise in Emperor Mutsuhito's fever and deteriorating strength. Rumors of his death circulated in the morning but were denied by Dr Muira in the afternoon.
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Mutsuhito
Mikado
Muira
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed By Virginia Reader
Nature signals indicate kidney trouble. backache and hip pains warn. Mrs. Benjamin Martyn of Warrenton Virginia swears Doan's Kidney Pills cured her kidney illness after doctor advised trial. Mr Martyn praises the remedy widely. If your back aches or kidneys bother ask for Doan's Kidney Pills 50c at all stores. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo N Y Props When Your Back Is Lame Remember the name.
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Nature
Dean
Benjamin Martyn
Waterloo St. Warrenton
Bays
Martyn
Doan
End Near as Court Attendants Predict Days Left
Court attendants declared today that the end was only a matter of days, signaling imminent closure. officials offered no further details on the timing or actions to follow, leaving residents awaiting official updates.
Australia Opposes Free Panama Tolls Senate Resolution
The Australian Senate unanimously adopted a resolution opposing the United States allowing vessels flying its flag to pass Panama Canal toll free. The lower house passed the same resolution on July 10.
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Melbourne
Australia
Senate
United States
Panama Canal
Roosevelt Taft factions clash at Nebraska convention
In Omaha Nebraska Roosevelt and Taft faction delegates were chosen for the state convention after a violent clash at the county gathering. Police were summoned as a riot spread through Ye Inall and both sides claimed control of the state meeting ahead.
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Omahia
Roosevelt
Taft
Republican Party
Fire wipes out Union Oil plant at Marcus Hook
Fire in Wilmington area destroys Union Oil Company's Marcus Hook plant early this morning. Estimated loss runs to ten thousand dollars as fire units from Chester, Pennsylvania respond to the call for aid.
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Wilmington
Del
Union Ol Company
Marcus Hook
Cheerter
Attempt to Assassinate Prince Katsura of Japan
A plot to assassinate Prince Katsura former premier of Japan was uncovered by St. Petersburg police amid his diplomatic visit. Three Korean suspects tracked Katsura with orders to kill him. a special guard will accompany him as he sails to Tokyo.
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Vienna
Katsura
Japan
St. Petersburg
Kim
Tokio
Five Keller when steam pipe bursts
Wireless dispatch from the steamship Principe di Piemonte bound Naples to New York reports five men killed and several injured by a burst steam pipe. Italian health and quarantine officials prepared to board on arrival. ship docked at Grand Street Jersey City.
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Naples
Domeniconi
Derati
O'Connell
Principe di Memonte
Lloyd Sabaudo Line
Grand Street
Jersey City
Cesare Conti
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Genoa
Laing & Sons
Sunderland
England
Oceanic
Federal District
Justice Y
Roosevelt Visits Bull Moose Headquarters Riot of Red Bandanas
Theodore Roosevelt spoke to Bull Moose followers at the Metropolitan tower in New York, greeting hundreds of National Progressives. Delegates from across the state reported defections to the new party as Taft supporters were mocked in county reports.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Bull Moose Party
Metropolitan
National Progressive Party
United States
Chicago
Roosevelt
Colonel Roosevelt
Bull Moose
Delegate Cooley
Mount Vernon
Julet
Friends
Square Democracy
Party of the People
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Ceme
Marty
Taft
Oyster Bay
Delemstes
Timothy Woodruff
John B. Woodruff
Horatio C. King
Earthquake Shakes Guayaquil Causes Panic
Guayaquil Ecuador awoke to a heavy earthquake at 7 oclock Wednesday morning that sent residents into a panic. No casualties or major damage reported yet, with hundreds fleeing the city.
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Guayaquil
Ecuador
Spc
Brooklyn Man Beaten and Robbed in Worcester
Charles E. Morris a Brooklyn man and college graduate was found badly beaten and robbed near New Union Station in Worcester Massachusetts. He lies in Worcester Hospital awaiting treatment. Indications point to the same gang that robbed and killed Albert Leavitt last Sunday.
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Worcester
Mass
Charles E. Morris
Brooklyn
Boston
Worcester Hospital
New Union Station
Albert Leavitt
Five Minute Chats On Housekeeping Polish And Tile Illusions
A cautious guide warns against overusing furniture polish that seals dust and dulls surfaces. It offers a simple mix of one third linseed oil and two thirds turpentine, applied with a soft brush, then dried with muslin. Also explains how to transform plaster fire-places into tile like designs using white paint and wallpaper colors.
Cleaning Walls With Buttered Soap Paste Method
A housewife offers a wall cleaning method for smoke stained walls. Boil water then cool and boil again, dissolve fine white soap in the hot water, add flour to a doughlike paste, and apply in top to bottom parallel strokes. Fold in soiled parts and restart with clean surfaces.
Placing a Piano in a Moderate Room
The article guides housewives on optimal piano placement in a small to moderate room. It suggests positioning the upright piano with its side toward the wall and space behind for the player, adding an old-fashioned folding table, and draping the back with light fabric. A plant or decorative items on the table complete the setup.
Pannier Comeback Sparks Fashion Debate Among Elites
Fashion leaders clash over reviving pannier curves while conservative critics fear loss of last season stiffness. Draperies now create soft, rounded silhouettes without the rigid frame, easing public alarm as style shifts unfold.
Portable collapsible straw hats gain fashion momentum
The piece notes collapsible hats as a travel friendly boon that pack small and fit matinee and public meeting wear. Parisian styles two years old enter fashion, with felt versions and mercury wings, while tricorns rise in popularity for their distinguished look. Taffeta hats lag, but straw remains common with ribbon bows and trims enhancing mid eorn straw.
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Paris
Summer gown trends for a chic party look
The era favors cream or white lace gowns with lawn under a loose mantler coat ending near the hips. Finer options include broderie anglaise and taffeta in preferred shades, paired with a smart coat and appropriate hat to complete a refined summer ensemble.
Curtains for the Summer Cottage Decor Ideas
Curtains at the summer cottage windows add grace and charm to the bedroom. Lace is less practical in summer than madras or muslin which air dry well. Swiss curtains with floral borders pair with bed spreads, while white madras curtains framed by heavy cords and floral sprays look striking. Thin white madras curtains with pale colored stripes offer an inexpensive option.
Velvet and satin table centerpieces with rich trims
Velvet satin and colored linen covers in dull rich tones imitate old velvets and brocades. Used for pressing room tables and drawer cheeres, they are trimmed with tarnished gold braid. Made in round oval square or oblong shapes to fit tables or chests.
Portable writing cases for travelers and writers in history
The text describes a correspondence wallet with gusset pockets for answered and unanswered letters, secured by a lock, and notes its portability for travelers. It contrasts this with a double faced willet and a private document case, emphasizing compact writing paraphernalia and a design that stands firmly on a table.
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Pilace
Red Raspberries With Frothed Cream Recipe Card
Select firm berries wash well and chill in the ice box until ready to serve. Dust with powdered sugar and present with a pitcher of cream whipped to a thick softly foamy texture.
Potatoes Tialienne Recipe Note with Ham
A vintage style cooking note describes Potatoes Tialienne using small ham pieces, milk, Witter butter and egg yolk, parsley and beaten whites. The mix is lighted, seasoned and baked in a pan until browned for serving.
Salmon Croquettes Delightful Tableside Treats
Salmon croquettes are in great favor and, when prepared daintily, delicious. While the ash is still warm, mix with mashed potatoes and leftover White fencee, then bind with cracker crumbs and egg white. Can be used for croquettes or fish cakes.
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