Fuji San the Sacred Mountain of Japan and Its Draw
The piece explores Fuji San as a central sacred symbol in Japanese culture. It describes its geographic setting, enduring influence on national character, and its mountain beauty from cherry blossoms to snow, along with the pilgrimage tradition and accessibility for women in recent times.
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Fuji San
Earth
Japan
Tientsin
Peking
Vladivostok
Japan Sea
China
Sen
Empire
Switzerland
Aconcagua
Tsikiji
Tokyo
Hongwangji
Fuji
Fatal Clothing Fire Claims Bonham Woman Near Dodd City
Miss Mollie Sellers of Bonham Texas was fatally burned when her skirts ignited while standing before a fireplace two miles north of Dodd City on Wednesday afternoon. She ran to an adjoining room and wrapped a quilt around herself but dropped it and ran outside. Family members heard her screams and attempted aid, but her clothing burned away and she died Wednesday night.
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Bonham
Tex
Dodd City
Mollie Sellers
Floyd Shot In Altercation In Madisonville Texas
In Madisonville Texas Joe Floyd was shot twice by Constable Ed Bozman during a Saturday altercation. Floyd was treated at a Houston hospital per physician advice. Bozman was held on a $500 bond.
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Madisonville
Tex
Joe Floyd
Ed Bozman
World's Costliest Costume Tops Riches of Royal Wear
A Berlin writer lists the queen of Siam as owning the most expensive dress, a silken state robe studded with diamonds and gems valued around 5 million. Other princely garments include Xenia Alexandrovna's jewel adorned Russian dress and a Brussels lace gown with a 20 000 dollar fichu. The piece notes immense luxury and warns readers about surplus diamond investment.
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Siam
Berlin
Li Hung Chang
Cotton Bales Move Fast at Temple Market
Cotton totaling 16 bales arrived in Temple over the last two days. Buyers snapped up every bale at prevailing prices. Bales came from the union warehouse local yards and the country, with most bulk from rural sources.
Valdez Killing Planned in Karnes City Inquest
In Karnes City Texas the inquest into the death of Maximo Valdez, slain Saturday evening, concluded before Judge L C Tobin. Evidence shows Emile Canno, now jailed, went to Valdez home to kill and boasted of the act. Canno waived examining trial and is held without bail. District court opens March 30.
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Karnes City
Tex
Maximo Valdez
L. C. Tobin
Emile Canno
Valdez
Canno
Editor Dunn of Belton Injured in Temple Altercation
John S. Dunn editor of the Belton Weekly Gazette was stabbed several times in Belton by Doc Flewellen of Temple after a dispute over a recent editorial. The assailant was arrested and posted bond.
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Editor Dunn
Belton
Temple
Tex
John S. Dunn
Belton Weekly Gazette
Doc Flewellen
Texas Celery by the Carload in Algoa and Flatonia
A carload of celery moved through Algoa Texas on Monday headed for northern markets. In Flatonia Texas Tuesday brought ideal weather with fruit trees budding but risk of further cold could harm the crop.
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Texas
Algoa
Tex
Flatonia
Burglars Rifle Kloss Residence on Buena Vista Street
In San Antonio Texas burglars rifled the home of E L Kloss at 1422 Buena Vista Street Monday night taking money and jewelry. No crew was connected to the thieves and authorities have no suspects at this time.
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San Antonio
Tex
E. L. Kloss
Buena Vista Street
Texas to impose quarantine south of 25th parallel
Texas plans an embargo starting March 15 restricting ships from Cuba and southern points for five to six days after entry. The measure aims to prevent yellow fever spread, following discussions by State Health Officer W M Brumby with Galveston quarantine officials. Mexico will not be affected as no yellow fever present there.
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Austin
Tex
Texas
Cuba
W. M. Brumby
Galveston
J. H. Florence
Tampico
Mexico
Brumby
Bomb attempt targets Shah of Persia in Teheran
An assassination attempt occurred in Teheran on Friday afternoon when a bomb was thrown at the Shah of Persia. The incident follows a historic move by the first Persian monarch to grant his subjects a constitution.
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Teheran
Persia
Anarchists Active Kishinev Refugee Attacks Chicago Chief
Anarchist elements rise in agitation as a Kishinev refugee allegedly assaults Chicago police chief prompting heightened security. The incident underscores tension amid ongoing anti-government demonstrations.
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Kishinev
Chicago
Assassins' life ended as Chief Shippey battles attacker
In Chicago Ill chief of police Geo M Shippey his son Harry and driver James Foley were wounded when an anarchist attacked the residence at 31 Lincoln Court. The chief killed the assailant after a struggle as Mrs Shippey and Georgetta joined. Harry was shot twice and is gravely wounded. Police raided secret-society strongholds and over a score were arrested before midnight. The attack appears linked to a larger conspiracy against officials and to incidents in Denver.
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Chicago
Ill
Geo. M. Shippey
Harry
James Foley
Lincoln Court
Shippey
Lot
Busse
Leo Heinrichs
Denver
Harry Shippey
Foley
Shah Escape Highlighted After Palace Escort Bomb Attack
Probed escape details reveal Shah avoided the danger by riding in a carriage while two bombs struck the rear procession. One exploded in the air, the other near the Shah's closed motor car, killing three outriders and wounding the chauffeur and bystanders as the royal party moved toward a nearby town.
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Shah
Cadet Enrollment at College of Texas Rebounds
Records from the commandant show 378 cadets at 4 PM Wednesday at the Agricultural and Mechanical College in College Station. After unloading ten trunks from afternoon trains, enrollment rises to 388, with expectations to reach about 450, still under the pre walkout level by nearly 100.
Texas Independence Day Remembered Seventy-Two Years On
The piece recalls the March 2 Texas Declaration of Independence issued after a March 1 assembly at Old Washington on the Brazos and notes the April 21 San Jacinto victory that captured Santa Anna and secured Texas liberty.
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Purchense
Wedel
Old Washington
Brazos
Texas
San Jacinto
Santa Anna
Bubonic Plague Cases Rise in Chile Ports
Valparaiso reports increasing bubonic plague with nineteen cases in Antofagasta and fourteen in Iquique. Authorities implement precautions as authorities trace origin to Peruvian ports, especially Pacasmayo, where severe outbreaks have long occurred.
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Valparaiso
Chile
Antofagasta
Iquique
Peruvian
Pacasmayo
Plum Texas warms soils aid corn planting progress
The past week of fair weather boosts farmers in Plum Texas with land preparation nearly finished and corn planting advancing rapidly. March winds continue to prevail.
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Plum
Tex
Peach crop in Seguin faces near total loss after frost
A Seguin fruit farmer with forty years in the business warned that regardless of frost timing there will be little to no peach crop this season due to lack of new growth. He urged growers to spread the word about the anticipated shortage.
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Seguin
Tex
Texas
Smallpox Situation Improves in Victoria County
In Victoria Texas the smallpox situation shows improvement with no new cases for some time. Vaccination has been the daily focus in the city for a while.
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Victoria
Tex
Mardi Gras Opens With Knights of Momus Parade
New Orleans lit up as 17 allegorical floats inspired by Aesop’s fables paraded in the Knights of Momus procession. Thousands of torches lit the streets for an estimated 50 000 to 60 000 attendees, creating a spectacular blaze of color and light.
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New Orleans
Knights of Momus
Leap Year Queen to Rule San Antonio Carnival
San Antonio selects a leap year queen for the Spring Carnival instead of a king. The queen will be chosen by popular vote honoring the leap year tradition and placing a woman in the place of honor.
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San Antonio
Tex
Mexia Sees Warm Friday Heat Record
Mexia Texas records a near spring day with a high of 77 and a low of 57. The maximum temperature matches the January 16 high, the last time such a warmth was observed.
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Mexia
Tex
Watauga Postoffice Robbed in Weekend Burglary
Fort Worth deputies Purvis and Snow returned Monday from Watauga where the post office was entered and robbed on Saturday night. Little of value was stolen.
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Watauga
Fort Worth
Tex
R. S. Purvis
Tom Snow
District court convenes for regular term in San Marcos
San Marcos Texas district court opens its regular term with Hon. L W Moore of LaGrange presiding and Hon. J L Storey of Lockhart representing the state. Docket includes civil and criminal business.
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San Marcos
Tex
L. W. Moore
LaGrange
J. L. Storey
Lockhart
Job was patient man according to Brother Dickey
A casual retelling from the Atlanta Constitution frames Job as patient despite severe trials. Brother Dickey contrasts patient endurance with the Lord’s tests, noting Job spoke through his sufferings while facing biles, boils, and a devastating wind that toppled his house.
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Dickey
Atlanta Constitution
Surgeon quit coffee after tremors and insomnia heals with Postum
A veteran surgeon recalls coffee caused severe tremors and insomnia. After switching to Postum three years ago, his nervousness, trembling, and insomnia disappeared and circulation improved. He shares his friend’s praise and urges boiling Postum per package directions.
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Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
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