John Barrett Appointed Delegate to Inter-American Conference
John Barrett of Oregon, former U S minister and consul general to Siam, named by the president as delegate to the International Conference of American States to be held in Mexico City. Barrett, known for his Bangkok tenure and Far East economic writings, has long home ties to Portland and Vermont roots.
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John Barrett
Oregon
United States
Siam
Mexico
Barrett
Bangkok
Far East
Vermont
Dartmouth
Fes
South
Portland
The British Budget and Tax Hikes After War Costs
The English chancellor warns of a heavy reckoning after the Boer War. Britain faces a near 1 billion dollar war bill and debt rise, with a loan of about 300 million and new taxes. Income tax climbs from about 5 to just over 5.8 percent, amid cautious American investment expectations.
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Great Britain
Duke of York voyage cost eyed by British public
The admiralty itemized Ophir voyage costs for the Duke and Duchess of York totaling 813 500 including crew wages victualing clothing coal and ship hire. Amid a growing budget deficit Boer War debt and 56 million in new taxes readers may react with mixed feelings.
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Sir Michael Hicks
Beach
Admiralty
Duke of York
Right Rev William Stubbs dies at 76 in London
Bishop William Stubbs of Oxford, aged 76, died in London last week after serving as bishop since 1889 following his time at Chester. A noted British historian, he authored standard constitutional histories and other works, earning honors including the Prussian Order of Merit. He was cousin to the Dean of Ely. California census note not tied to Stubbs.
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William Stubbs
Oxford
London
England
Chester
Stubbs
Dean of
Ely
America
Reputed Fiancee of S. Lieutenant Hobson
Miss Florida Whiting Graves, famed Birmingham socialite and Washington figure, is linked as the reputed fiancée of Lieutenant Richmond Pearson Hobson. Despite no formal announcement, friends deem the engagement likely. Graves, a reigning beauty, attracted attention during Hobson’s congressional season parades and stayed with Congressman Ald Mrs. Bunkhead, noted for her violin skill and feminine graces.
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Florida Whiting Graves
Richmond Pearson Hobson
Birmingham
Ala
Washington
Hobben
A country road and a father’s evening walk
A poem recalls a dusty country road with blackberry hedges and goldenrod, a river, a bridge, and a son’s memory of his father’s sturdy stride. The narrator cherishes that walk home through fragrant calm and the father’s bright smile. In a separate note, an article describes John Cea of Iowa’s horseshoeing rack, a device to securely immobilize a horse during shoeing, reducing risk to the shoer and the animal.
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Mary M. McCarthy
John Cea
Iowa
First Methodist Ecumenical Conference Dates and Topics
The first ecumenical Methodist conference met in London in 1881 with the second in Washington on October 7, 1891. The third will be held at Wesley's Chapel in London in September. It will discuss Methodism and international peace, unity, education, and faith, but avoid disputed questions. Reports will consider promoting united action among laity and clergy.
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Methodist Church
London
Washington, D. C
Wesley's Chapel
City Road
England’s Big Loan Press Sparks Public Complaint
Britain invites subscriptions to half of a 300 million dollar loan with the other half already placed. The London Chronicle calls the issue disastrous as taxpayers face a 3,309,000 pound contribution in borrowing 60 million pounds. Part of the loan has been floated in New York.
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England
The
London Chronicle
New York
Peruna praised by Appleton women in health appeal
Miss Marie Costes of Appleton Wisconsin leads a Peruna testimonial feature extolling the National Catarrh Remedy. Letters from Terre Haute and others claim Peruna cures tiredness, restores senses, and revives digestion, with Dr. Hartman offering free advice.
Peruna testimonials highlight social ties and health gains
In Washington and Brooklyn, Miss Anus Bryan and Mrs Bertha Kociller praise Peruna and Manalin as tonics for catarrh and nervous stomach issues. Letters from G. Bryan’s circle describe improved weight, appetite, and well being after using Peruna, with readers urged to rely on the remedies at home.
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Anus Bryan
William Jennings. Bryan
Washington, D. C
Miss Bryan
Fairmount Seminary
Peruna Medicine Co
Columbus
Ohio
Florida Avenue
N. W
Anna Bryan
Garnett Street
Brooklyn
Pernna
Manalin
Peruna
Mic Bertha Kociller
Manala
Bertha Kockler
Unclear So-So Verse on Singing and Blessings
Fragmentary note speaks of people who cannot sing and blessings poured in as usual, with emphasis on singing a lot and sharing blessings in a circular, communal ritual.
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California
Hobson
Dium
Miss Graves
Marie Costes
Mias Marie Coats
Appleton Young Ladies’ Club
Appleton
Wis
Maria Conta
al. Wetzel
South 17Th Street
Terre Haute
Ind
Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Repetto Ace Ld
Willion Hoxe
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