Spelling debates and social notes in The Express
A collage of observations and quips from The Express including jokes on spelling reform, New York corsets, Boston vowels, and Hannah in naming customs. It notes an Indiana peddler’s death at eighty, a Vienna cooking school, Andrew Lang’s reception of American criticism, religious debates in France, and Marie Corelli’s anti American stance. It cites 1905 insured policy declines in New York and a Vanderbilt cow milking image. It mentions plow spelling in New England and Boer War graft findings by the Seventh Hussars, plus California recruiting of immigrant women via Ellis Island for wages and housing information.
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California Promotion Committee
New York
Ellis Island
California
England faces sea erosion study and long term risks
The piece notes England has lost 550 square miles by sea erosion since the conquest and jokes about a 50,000 year future. It cites a parliamentary inquiry and grim forecasts on solar lifespan and coal supply, with Tolstoi quoted on aging ages becoming outdated.
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Scientific American
England
Matriculated Students at German Universities Rise in 1876
The summer term shows 44 42 thousand students with 6 569 in Berlin and 4 147 at Leipsic. Law students number 12 413, philosophy 10 752, medicine 6 854, and mathematics or natural science 6 212. Over 30 years student numbers have nearly tripled since 1846 when entries reached 16 812.
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Berlin
Munich
Leipsic
Bonn
Fealburg
Halle
Gottingen
Heidelberg
Jena
the Athenaeum
Strutt Links Earth Crust Thickness to Heat Degree
R J Strutt estimates the earth’s crust at 45 miles thick and asserts the internal heat at that depth reaches about 1500 C. He agrees with Milne that the moon is not dead and retains volcanic energy, having internal heat greater than Earth’s.
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R. J. Strutt
Lord Rayleigh
Fraf. Milne
Mr. Strutt
Earth
Buckle to curb swearing sparks clergyman debate
A Baltimore priest claims invention of a buckle to stop swearing prompting sharp comment. Critics joke whether men will have collars buckled on like dogs or if faith finds a gentler restraint.
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Baltimore
Scott
Hypnotic cure proposed by Mall Caine book plan
Mall Caine claims a hyp notic cure for the Hquor habit and plans a book and a sequel detailing the cure and the cure for the cure.
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Mall Caine
Summer of 1906 Reverberates in South America
The period is recalled for two defining events Sea getary Root and a significant earthquake impacting coastal regions, prompting post disaster recoveries and historical reflection across affected nations.
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South America
Roosevelt opposes government railroads yet favors regulation
President Roosevelt at Harrisburg dedicatory exercises argues for federal supervision of interstate commerce and large fortunes, rejecting government ownership of railroads as evil. He urges national control over common carriers and big corporations while praising Pennsylvania’s role and urging congressional action.
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Roosevelt
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Congress
United States
Knox
Keystone State
Public Land Withdrawn for San Diego Forest Reserve
The secretary of the interior withdraws from entry all public land within an 800000 acre area in the San Diego land district California to be incorporated into the San Diego forest reserve.
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Washington
Secretary of the Interior
San Diego Land District
California
San Diego Forest Reserve
Governor's Wife Holds Her Own
Springfield reports Dr. L C Taylor says Mrs Deneen shows improvement and is doing as well as could be expected under care of attending physician.
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Springfield
L. C. Taylor
Charles S. Deneen
Toronto football player dies after practice injury
Cameron Paulin, 21, of Toronto Ont, died at General Hospital early Thursday from injuries suffered Wednesday afternoon during Toronto University football practice on campus lawn.
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Toronto
Secretary Elected at Central Conference Session
A. F. Swenger of York Pennsylvania was elected secretary of the Central conference of the United Evangelical Church. The first session concluded with Bishop Hartzler receiving a gavel as part of the closing ceremony.
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Cedar Rapids
New Storms In The South Hit New Orleans Area
Three tornados struck Pontchatoula New Orleans and Biloxi causing seven deaths and extensive damage. In Pontchatoula a home collapsed killing George Hawes and injuring his family. in New Orleans a five mile path caused 500000 dollars in damage with many injuries but no confirmed deaths. A third tornado northwest of Biloxi overturned a lumber company engine and cars, with crews injured.
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New Orleans
Pontchaoula
Here
Biloxi
Miss
Mobile
Gulf Coast
St. James
West Baton Rouge
Pontchatoula
George Hawes
Dantzler Lumber Company
Five Victims in Lansingburgh Rail Wreck Near Troy
Five passengers were killed and many injured when a Boston and Maine regular train struck a military special at Lansingburgh near Troy. The northbound passenger train, late by about an hour, was rear ended by an 18-car special on a sharp grade and curve. The last two passenger cars were demolished, rolling down an embankment, as the special engine turned over.
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Lansinburgh
N. Y
Boston & Maine Railroad
Lansingburgh Depot
Troy
Boston
Albany
Lansingburgh
Insurgents Surrender Arms In Cuban Proving Ground
Rebel commanders urged followers to lay down arms as a duty, driving surrender numbers higher than expected. In Pinar del Rio 600 guns were turned in by 100 rebels. Santa Clara reports most of Guzman’s guns surrendered, a sign of improving disarmament.
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Havana
Provisional Government
Pinar del Rio
Gov
Taft
Santa Clara
Guzman
Gas Explosion Kills Eight in Market Street Subway
Eight men died and about forty were injured when illuminating gas exploded in Philadelphia in the Market street subway at Sixth street. High buildings shook, windows shattered, and the street caved in blocking traffic. Fire followed the blast but caused no further damage. Loss is estimated over $300,000.
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Philadelphia
Market Street
Sixth Street
Italian Women Storm Brooklyn School in Public Panic
About 1500 women mainly Italian march on a Williamsburg public school claiming doctors in the city board of health are harming their children. Police keep order as the crowd shouts at the building. No injuries reported.
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New York
Board of Health
Williamsburg
Broklyn
Tragic Fire in Portland Claims Three Vanier Children
In Portland, Maine three of seven Vanier children died after a lamp exploded and caused a blaze Friday. The accident injured others while the family home burned, revealing the disaster's human toll.
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Portland
Joseph Vanier
Colorado Snowstorm Hits Colorado Springs and Pueblo
A strong snowstorm swept Colorado Springs on Thursday marking the season’s first significant snowfall. Mountain reports indicate several inches of accumulation while similar conditions were noted in Pueblo.
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Colorado Springs
Colo
Peublo
Babe Born to Governor's Wife in Illinois
Springfield radio reports Mrs. Charles H. Deneen, wife of the Illinois governor, gave birth to a daughter Thursday afternoon. The mother is in critical condition with uraemic poisoning.
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Springfield
Ill
Charles
Deneen
Iinois
Inheritance Tax Law Urged by Roosevelt
President Roosevelt urges a national inheritance tax in the draft annual message to Congress. He cites the Marshall Field estate as an example of fortunes swollen beyond healthy limits and warns of an oligarchy of wealth if figures like John D. Rockefeller follow suit.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
House of Representatives
United States
Marshall Field
John D. Rockefeller
Mr. Field
American Wins Bennet Cup Balloon Race
Paris reports the balloon Britannia team commanded by Hon. O Rolls and Col. Capper landed near Sandringham on Monday night securing the Bennet cup for Lieut Frank P Lahm United States. Von Willer Italy second Count de la Vaulx France third Rolls Great Britain fourth. Lahm wins 2900 dollar prize and Rolls receives endurance medal after 2614 hours aloft.
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Paris
The
Aero Club
Rolls
Col. Capper
Britannia
Sandringham
Sea
Frank P. Lahm
Sixth Cavalry
Whitby
United States
Signor von Willer
Italy
Count de la Vaulx
France
Hon. O. S. Rolls
Great Britain
James Gordon Bennett
Aero Club of America
Lieut Lahm
Mr. Rolls
Bridge Collapse Injures Wisconsin Students at Falls
A foot bridge at Oconto Falls collapsed as about 25 Oconto high school students watched the falls. The accident sent the group 40 feet into the stream, killing 14 year old William Ballou and seriously injuring Viga Sentil Hazel Denizen and Frank Donlevy. Professor Newcomb the instructor was badly hurt and several others sustained minor injuries.
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Menominee, Mich
Oconto
Wis
Oconto Falls
William Ballou
Viga Sentil
Hazel Denizen
Frank Donlevy
Newcomb
Pioneer William Weston Dies in Kansas City at 75
William Weston a Kansas City pioneer and former municipal official died aged 75 He served in a Kansas volunteer regiment during the Civil War and came from a family with a long lineage of soldiers.
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Kansas
Kansas City
William Weston
Weston
Old River Captain Dead
Watertown NY Captain William N Visger aged 49 owner of the passenger steam yacht Idler and a famed St Lawrence river steamboat man died suddenly Thursday at Alexandria Bay of heart failure.
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Watertown
N. Y
William N. Visger
St. Lawrence River
Alexandria Bay
Aylward Opens Wisconsin Campaign in Milwaukee
The Democratic state campaign opened in Milwaukee at Pabst theater with governor candidate John A. Aylward outlining party principles to an enthusiastic audience.
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Wisconsin
Milwaukee
John A. Aylward
Pabst Theater
Three Miners Die in Avondale Mine Slate Fall
Webb City Iowa miners Dr. Duffy Arthur Moore and Albert Brackey killed by falling slate at Avondale mine on Wednesday. Newton Cor dell injured and in danger.
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Webb City
Dr. Duffy
Arthur Moore
Albert Brackey
Avondale
Newton Cordell
Two Motor Cyclists Injured Near Escondido
San Diego reporters say Breed and Herrick, motor cyclists traveling to Buffalo New York, were badly injured when their machine struck a wall at Escondido while traveling at high speed.
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San Diego
Cal
Breed and Herrick
Buffalo
N. Y
Escondido
COMING CABINET CHANGES IN COMING WINTER
Washington reports two cabinet retirements set for winter with Attorney General Moody leaving around December and Secretary Shaw in February. George W L Meyer may be nominated for one vacancy while a successor for the other remains undecided. Roosevelt urged Moody to stay but Moody’s business ties prevent it. Moody would prefer Navy head if offered, and Metcalf also prefers to remain at Commerce and Labor.
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Washington
Moody
Shaw
George W. L. Meyer
Russia
Roosevelt
Bonaparte
Mr. Moody
Navy Department
Metcalf
Department of Commerce and Labor
Policy King Kills Himself At Ansonia
Albert J. Adams once led a large policy gambling operation and shot himself in his New York apartments Sunday night. His body was found Monday morning as health woes since Sing Sing release were noted. Coroner Harburger questioned whether the death was suicide, citing diabetes and illness.
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New York
Albert J. Adams
Policy Gambling
Ansonia
Adams
Sing Sing
Colonial Security Company
Harburger
al” Adams
Death toll climbs from Pocahontas mine disaster
Bluefield West Virginia reports 29 bodies recovered from the Pocahontas Colliery mine at Pocahontas Virginia and an estimated total dead of 70 as debris hampers searches. no fire found. In Blossburg near Raton New Mexico an explosion at the Dutchman coal mine leaves 15 miners presumed dead with three bodies recovered.
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Bluefield
W. Va
Pocahontas
Raton
Iowa W. C. T. U. Reunited in Des Moines Consolidation
Des Moines witnesses the reunion of two W. C. T. U. branches the W. C. T. U. of Iowa and the W. C. T. U. of Iowa state after a 16 year split over affiliation with the Prohibition party. The merger followed mutual agreement at separate conventions held in the city.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Prohibition Party
Great Earthquake Recorded by Weather Bureau
The Weather Bureau bulletin reports a strong earthquake detected by seismographs starting at 9 05 p m October 1 It notes the quake likely caused no great damage and was not disastrous in nature in Washington
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Washington
Weather Bureau
Shaw Speaks in Ohio at Butler County Fair
Secretary of the Treasury Leslie M. Shaw addressed a large audience in Beckett's hall in Hamilton Ohio. He spoke briefly and spent about two hours at the Butler county fair delivering remarks.
Government withdraws Hague expense bill in lower house
In The Hague the lower house of the states general Friday withdrew the bill authorizing expenditure of 15000 dollars for the reception of members to the second peace conference.
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Hague
The
State Official Resigns From Highway Commission
Springfield, 11.-R. Weldon, long connected with the state highway commission since its organization, resigned to join the editorial staff of an engineering publication in New York.
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Springfield
Hoke Smith Elected Governor in Georgia Race
Atlanta reports the Democratic ticket led by Hoke Smith won the governorship with a usual majority, opposed only by the Socialist ticket headed by J. B. Osborne.
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Atlanta
Hon
Hoke Smith
J. B. Osborne
A Small Thing Paints a Century of Progress
L P reflects on the nineteenth century as a era of progress where everyday innovations from railroads to paint improved life. He argues ready mixed paint embodies centuries of chemistry and labor, making homes healthier, more beautiful, and affordable for common people.
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Methusalem
George Washington
L. P
The Choir Invisible He Could Hear
John Fiske, a corpulent American historian and amateur musician, endures heat at a Midwest summer school. A zealous church quartet outside distracts him until a hostess’s daughter offers a new novel. He replies that only an audible choir would interest him now.
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John Fiske
Middle West
Daytime naps scorned by doctors as harmful
The London Telegraph reports doctors condemn long day naps as disrupting natural energy cycles, risking headaches and organ effects. It notes peak vitality from 10 am to 2 pm and lowest between 2 am and 6 am, with brief 40 wink naps seen as harmless by some.
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London Telegraph
Designs Patented by Women Spark Wide Range of Inventions
Designs credited to inventive women include fire escape clever contrivances, sewing machine motors, domestic aids, a thermometer fire alarm that signals at a set temperature, a portable balcony, a thread cutter linked to the thimble, a chemical heating furnace, and many other similar concepts.
Grape-Nuts Cited For Dental Health Benefit In Ontario Letter
A Ontario reader credits Grape-Nuts with improving loose teeth and nerve health after two years of use. She notes reduced pastry cravings, better sleep, and overall health gains as she continues taking the predigested cereal each night. The advertisement endorses Postum Co. remedies and the famous Road to Wellville prospectus.
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Ontario
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Pligs
New Era for Alcohol Denatured Alcohol to Compete with Wood
Washington reports new internal revenue regulations under a 1906 act, allowing withdrawal of tax free alcohol after denaturing for arts, industries, and fuel. Effective January 1, 1907, the policy parallels foreign laws and aims to replace wood alcohol with denatured products at an estimated price not exceeding 35 cents per gallon.
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Washington
Yerkes
Internal Revenue
Secretary of the Treasury
Congress
Great Britain
France
Germany
Austria
First Troops Land in Havana During Cuban Occupation
American forces begin occupation of Cuba with 500 men of the Fifth Infantry and 350 engineers landing at Camp Columbia in Havana. The cruiser Brooklyn carries 400 more troops, Gen. Funston sets headquarters at Marianao, and Col. Waller reports to Funston as regulars and marines converge until Gen. Bell arrives to direct distribution across the island.
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Havana
Cuba
Fifth United States Infantry
Columbia
Brooklyn
Frederick Funston
Marianao
L. W. T. Waller
Newspaper Man Dowell Shot Dead in Minneapolis
William Dowell a leading Minneapolis newspaper man was shot at the Quirk residence 901 Chicago Avenue as he and Miss Bessie Squires entered the home. John Quirk surrendered after the single shot pierced Dowell’s brain and he died at City Hospital shortly after.
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Minneapolis
Minn
William Dowell
John Quirk
Bessie Squires
Quirk
Chicago Avenue
Dowell
Bank Wrecker Indictment Move After Valley Meeting
A Large meeting of Spring Valley National Bank depositors discussed the alleged July 1905 wreck by president Charles J. Devlin. A three-man committee was empowered to seek indictment from Bureau County State’s Attorney L. M. Eckert against those responsible.
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Spring Valley, T
Spring Valley National Bank
Charles J. Devlin
L. M. Eckert
Bureau County
Indiana murder suspect is moved to state prison
Bloomington reports Ed ward Jones, the man who fatally shot Alfred Stephens, a lineman. He was transported to Jeffersonville penitentiary early Sunday as deputies kept an angry crowd from storming the jail.
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Bloomington
Ind
Edward Jones
Alfred Stephens
Jeffersonville, Penitentiary
Missouri River Line Opens with Thomas H. Benton Voyage
The steamboat Thomas H. Benton under Captain Alexander Stewart departed Sunday from St. Louis for Kansas City signaling the Missouri River Packet company's first run on the new St. Louis to Kansas City schedule.
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St. Louis
Thomas H. Benton
Alexander Stewart
Kansas City
Missouri River Packet Company
Denial of Royal Engagement Rumor Issued in London
An official denial was issued in London on Sunday denying the reported engagement between Grand Duke Michael, brother of the emperor of Russia, and Princess Patricia of Connaught, niece of King Edward.
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London
Michael
Emperor
Russia
Patricia of Connaught
Edward
Lawyer Politician Clemens Dies in Topeka at 59
Gasper C. Clemens, a native of Ohio and noted constitutional lawyer in the west, died of pneumonia at his Topeka home aged 59. He was once prominent in state Populist politics.
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Topeka
Kan
Gasper C. Clemens
Ohio
West
Vanderbilt’s Horses Triumph at Longchamp Prix du Conseil Municipal
Paris winner Vanderbilt’s Mainte non captured the Prix du Conseil Municipal at Longchamp, beating J Lieux’s Punta Gorde by three-quarters of a length in the season’s final major classic worth 20000 dollars.
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Paris
W. K. Vanderbilt
Maintenon
Longchamps
J. Lieux
Punta Gorde
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