Bennett May Duel Follows an Insult in Marydel
In 1870s New York editor James Gordon Bennett and Fred May clashed after Bennett insulted May’s sister. They met in Marydel on the Maryland Delaware line to duel with pistols at ten paces. Both fired with no effect. honor satisfied, Bennett returned to New York while May lingered in Philadelphia then South America, never speaking again.
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Marydel
Big Fred May
James Gordon Bennett
New York Herald
Mr. Gordon
Mr. May
Bennett
France
Mr. Bennet
New York City
Union Club
Fred May
May
Delaware
Maryland
Williams
Kent County
Caroline County
Dover
Gore
Gotham
New York
Philadelphia
St. George
Broad and Walnut
Bellevue-Stratford
Wilmington
Honor
Paris
South America
Minnesota Conference Pushes Tuberculosis Testing for Cattle
A St Paul gathering of health officials breeders and dairymen urged gradual steps to stamp out bovine tuberculosis. They favored prohibiting sale of breeding cattle without a tuberculin test and called for statewide testing extending to city milk herds purebreds and nearby creameries. The group cautioned against importing infected cows without federal inspection and discussed who bears responsibility for losses from diseased animals.
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St. Paul, Minn
Old State Capitol
W. W. P. McCsonnell
The
Livestock Sanitary Board
North Dakota
St. Paul
Dairymen’s Association
Breeders’ Association
Swensen
Ward
Klaecker
Green fashion edict announced for fall men’s wear
Chicago reports a new directoire coat for men called the Farson or protektor style with a high collar and green color. Oak Park banker John Parson ordered three as tailors push a green wardrobe mandate including suits overcoats hats neckwear shirts and accessories amid strong acclaim.
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Chicago
Directoire
John Parson
Oak Park
Karson
Farson Directoire
Alaska Wheat Miracle Reported By Farmer Adams
Abraham Adams found a wild Alaska wheat in a coastal area and, after 1904 plantings in Idaho, yielded 1545 pounds from seven pounds of seed, a record 222 bushels per acre. Tests by Moscow station labeled it hard wheat with strong flour potential, and trials in Alabama and other states showed robust growth and high yields, promising a revolution in U.S. wheat.
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Oivar F.G
United States
Alauska
Alasky
Julinetta
Alaska
Abraham Adams
Adams
Idaho
Jie
Tdaho
Moscow
Pivimiental Station
Mr. Adams
Alabama
America
Missouri
All America
Mosquito and Harvester’s Menace Dread Summer in Britain
The piece warns English readers about the July and August pest season in Kent and chalky coastal regions. The mosquito attacks openly, while the English harvester is tiny yet deadly, burrowing under skin and causing long lasting irritation that resists typical remedies.
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Kent
Isritidh Isles
Lightning Strokes and Fire Causes In 1900 Report
Suburban Life notes insurance estimates that 4 1 per cent of barn fires come from lightning and 10 to 15 per cent from carelessness. A weather bureau report for 1900 cites 1899 lightning damage numbers: 6 256 strokes, 5 016 520 value, 568 deaths, 20 injuries, and 4 251 livestock killed. Tall chimneys and moisture emitting barns attract strikes. ice houses are especially prone.
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Weather Bureau
Department of Agriculture
What an Inch of Rain Means
A Philadelphia weather clerk explains rainfall volume by converting inches of water to area and weight. He notes one inch over an acre equals about 22,600 gallons or 100 tons, illustrating how a small measure represents vast water mass. The quote ties weather to personal success through a family anecdote.
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The
Philadelphia Bulletin
Jingles from Japan by Helen Slyde
A playful verse titled Jingles from Japan portrays a Land of Approximate Time where patience rules, leisure colors every action, and quick requests linger. It mocks slow trades and drifting schedules with a breezy, humorous tone.
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Helen Slyde
Japan
Bottomless pits as geological facts from Professor Martel
The article reports French geologist Professor A Martel stating bottomless pits are real features formed when valley erosion carves away cave bottoms. It cites the Platary hole on Vercors eastern ridge at 5100 feet with a deep basin arch, plus Belgian and Mt Britain examples and notes deterioration of upper entrances may soon disappear.
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A. Martel
Platary
Vercors
Elles
Chicago Tribune
Treves
Clelles
Percy
Trencle
Veynes
Belgium
Mtretat
Oxford Hood Confusion Sparks Episcopal Wit
A Gar den City man recalls Bishop Burgess and an Oxford hood incident. Another Oxford man nods, but the wearer lacks an Oxford degree, leading to a playful exchange about a man wearing a hood. The quip ends with a remark that the hood is a lie. Also noted is a saying about Icelandic horses shod with sheep horns.
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Burgess
Garden City
University of Oxford
Iso
Oxford
Bishop Burgess
One of Peace's Victories
A Port Arthur monument dedication shows joint Russian and Japanese participation. Russia ceded erection to Japan, and General Nogi represented the mikado. Prelates from the Greek church led exercises as troops once at odds stood together in memorial. The event symbolizes peace between nations.
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T’rom
Russia
Japan
Port Arthur
Nogi
Motors Survive Narrow Japanese Roads on Trip Across Island
The New York Times notes a three day crossing to Tsuruga by the Thomas car despite native, narrow, steep roads. Coolies hauled the vehicle over impossible ascents, faster than French and Italian predecessors, proving the car’s record breaking pace.
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Japan
New York Times
Tsuruga
The Kid Asks If He’ll Hold David's Slingshot In Heaven
A four year old boy, Joe, asks his mother after midnight where David is and if he will go to heaven. He wonders if in heaven David will let him hold his slingshot for a while, illustrating a child's earnest curiosity about the afterlife.
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Joe
Mamm
David
Mamma
Innocence Dialogue From the War Testimony
A short wartime exchange shows a woman probing a man about his combat experiences. He admits his share of fighting and forcing the enemy to retreat, concluding with affirmation that he was caught.
Spurned Her Babe From Day of Birth
New York special reports Mrs. Egbert V. Strong of Babylon Long Island as the wealthiest permanent resident. Her home and lifestyle are described as aristocratic and secluded. Daughter Marion Strong, born 20 years ago, has been kept from the mother despite repeated attempts by husband to reunite.
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Rich
Strong
New York
Egbert V. Strong
Babylon
L. I
Great South Bay
Strongs
Florida
Mrs. Strong
Mr. Strong
Marion Goodale Strong
Cornwell Hotel
Trumansburg
Cayuga Lake
Marion Strong
Final Settlement Ends 340-Year Mexico Land Suit
The Oaxaca land dispute between Yodocome and Nuna over colonial grants is resolved after 340 years. Patriarchal support from Porfirio Diaz’s father helped move the case. a new boundary will be marked by stone monuments. A large “Feast of Peace” celebration will honor the settlement.
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Mexico City
Philadelphia
Maady
State of
Oaxaca
Yodocome and
Nuna
Porfirio Diaz
Yodocome
Diaz
Nunu
Fly Control Advice From New York Board of Health
The New York board of health warns the public that flies carry disease germs and urges disposal of fermenting waste, covered garbage cans, screened foods, and proper sewage and manure management. It recommends kerosene in drains, burning or burying table refuse, and using pyrethrum to kill flies. Cleanliness is stressed as essential for health and comfort.
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Board of Health
New York
There goes that fellow Simpson with a 60 pound sack of flour
A Kentucky colonel eyes a man across the street with disgust and claims Simpson carries a 60 pound flour sack and likely no liquor at home.
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Simpson
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