Hunters Face Fines for Hunting Without License
Madison Wis May 18 final adjournment on June 1 looms as senate and assembly finish work. A key bill makes it a misdemeanor to hunt without a license with penalties of 50 dollars, later amended to 25 dollars after arrest the hunter may prove prior licensing. Several bills advance including telegraph liability and fire marshal funding by insurance premiums.
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Madison
Wis
Hus Iig
Committee On Fish and Game
Senator Husting
Senate
Board of Examiners
Civil Service Commission
Froemming
Brazeau
Olen
T.M. Thomas
Assembly
Photographer Captures King Lear Outfit Then Reports Wealthy Man's Death
In London a photographer visited a wealthy man’s home finding him in King Lear costume. The man posed for several images sent to friends before dying by his own action.
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London
King Lear
Choate Fees in Supreme Court Argument Over Tax
The record notes that Joseph H. Choate, former ambassador to Great Britain, received $200,000 for a single argument before the U S Supreme Court. The argument influenced the declared unconstitutionality of the income tax.
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United States Supreme Court
Joseph H. Choate
Great Britain
Plagues of the French Republic Sparks Social Alarm
A radical Paris faction laments rising numbers of tramps and beggars along the highways. It portrays a nationwide wave of laziness and demoralization sweeping across the land, warning of social decay and unrest.
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French Republic
Paris
Hamburg Fire Record Outpaces World Cities
Hamburg claims a fire record larger than any other city globally, underscoring its historic blaze history and extensive firefighting challenges.
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Hamburg
STOP DESERTIONS AND LEAVING THE SERVICE RATES
The United States confronted a record of over ten thousand desertions last year with 6 258 land force defections and 3 998 sailors abandoning ships. The administration plans to emphasis the enlisted man s welfare and leniency to boost morale and retention. Re-enlistments were low in both services while recruitment struggled to meet the fixed strength goals.
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Army
Navy
United States
Foreign Services
War Department
Navy Department
No Century Begins on Sunday Calendar Curiosities
The piece outlines calendar quirks: centuries cannot start on Wednesday Friday or Sunday, calendars repeat every 20 years, and month start days align in fixed ways. It notes October matches January, April with July, September with December, and February March November share start days, while May June August differ from all others. It also states year ends match the year start, excluding leap years.
Nugget Found In Main Street At Linton Australia
Five ounce nugget discovered in the main street at Linton near Ballarat by John Jodden as he returned from work after years of being overlooked by wheeled traffic.
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Linton
Ballarat
Australia
John Jodden
Caring for Children and Traditions in London Hospital
A London Hospital discussion notes the vitality of old traditions and beliefs in child upbringing, highlighting both positive and mischievous effects. The piece emphasizes care and cultural context shaping youth.
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London Hospital
John D. German Moves Harness Shop to East Room
John D. German relocates his harness shop from the east side of the square to the east room in the H. E. Wells ivery barn building. He will occupy the room formerly used as a blacksmith shop and invites old patrons to visit his new quarters.
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John D. German
H. E. Wells Ivery
Trapping Of Wild Animals In Ancient Methods
A zoo keeper explains methods to trap elephants by digging a deep pit and using a swing gate, then starve and scare them into submission. Monkeys are lured with booze and trapped similarly, while gorillas resist.
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Kerthump
Ile
Unclaimed Letters Advertised for Week Ending May 10 1907
Advertised letters for the week ending May 10 1907 include Fred Fluckiger John Fillig Wm G Feller N C Holmes I C Kycer Planma Ladd G H Reid Alf Stauffer Samuel White Brown W B Morris R A Etter P M and other names listed. Unclaimed letters remain at the post office pending retrieval by the addressees.
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Fred Fluckiger
John Fillig
Wm. G. Feller
N.C. Holmes
I. C. Kycer
Planma Ladd
G. H. Reid
Alf Stauffer
Samuel White Brown
W. B. Morris
R. A. Etter
P. M
Milkman’s Revenge Shakes Local Dairy Firm
English milkman Win Penny is discharged. The next morning he distributes sour milk to his former employer’s customers, causing a large portion of patrons to desert the business and suffer losses.
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Winpenny
Keep coal in an air tight jar warns Nashville American
The Nashville American cautions that coal exposed to air loses about one third of its heat in a month and warns the loss could be greater if the coal was inadequately weighed. The notice urges storing coal in an air tight container to preserve value.
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Nashville American
China’s Postal Development Spells Shift in City Names
Postal development in China prompts a revision of Chinese city spellings. The change affects how locations are rendered in official maps and mail routing, reflecting standardization efforts and linguistic updates.
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China
Widows and Children Paupers in Great Britain
Among Great Britain's paupers are 36,000 widows and over 100,000 children. The figures highlight widespread poverty and social strain during the period.
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Great Britain
Right Above All Things Says Howland Quote
A quotation from John A. Howland urges prioritizing moral right over conflicting conditions and advocates boycotting the conditions until alignment is found, framing active resistance as essential to virtue. The snippet presents a concise ethical exhortation.
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John A. Howland
On the Downward Path Emerson Quote
A brief excerpt notes Emerson on aging and worth, asserting that a man’s years are only meaningful when he has nothing else to count. The line suggests a philosophical reflection on aging and value beyond time.
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Emerson
Weathering Spring Prices Drive Coat Suit Skirt Sales
The advertisement argues a cold backward spring. the upcoming month must offset poor conditions of the past two months. Prices will do it with unprecedented values on coats suits and skirts, urging economical women to buy now for present and future needs.
Mosquitoes Mystery Baffles Arctic Scientists
Researchers note puzzling mosquito presence near the Arctic Circle with unusual feeding patterns. Experts question how these insects survive without a typical blood diet amid extreme cold.
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Arctic Circle
Little boy questions teacher over gum request
A young student explains why he gave his teacher his gum after she asked for it. He believes she should not chew someone else’s gum. The anecdote reflects a child's early view of classroom rules and sharing.
Immense Cameras Used by Ordnance Survey Dept
The Ordnance Survey department of Great Britain employs cameras that carry plates measuring 45 by 30 inches for large scale surveying work.
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Ordance Survey Department of
Great Britain
Bell-tied rat drives rats from South Norfolk factory
A South Norfolk worker tied a small bell around a rat’s neck and released it, causing the noise to frighten a large infestation away from the company’s factory.
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South Norfolk
Joe Crotty Freed On Bond In Peace Warrant Case
Freeport Bulletin reports Joe Crotty was released on bonds this afternoon after a peace warrant sworn by his wife last February. Mrs. Crotty signed the bond.
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Freeport Bulletin
Joe Crotty
The Briber Opens Reform Debate on Bribery Punishment
The piece argues that reform shifts focus to both giver and taker in bribery cases. It notes public opinion increasingly supports jail for the briber alongside the recipient. The discussion centers on accountability and deterrence in corrupt transactions.
Highest Inhabited Place Monastery in Thibet
The highest inhabited place is a Buddhist monastery off lane in Thibet, located about 17,000 feet above sea level.
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Lane
Thibet
Railway Servants in England Allegedly Receive Tips Record
English railway workers are said to receive tips totaling 1.5 million dollars annually. The claim outlines high tip income among railway staff, but details and sources remain unclear.
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England
Veils of Armenian Women Envelop Themselves In Veiling Sheets
Armenian women abroad wrap themselves in large cotton veils to cover their faces and bodies. The sheets serve as veiling garments for travel.
Wood for sale by W. B. Shafer
Cordwood and stove wood of all kinds offered by W. B. Shafer. Phone 232.
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W. B. Shafer
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