May 8 in History Highlights and Astronomical Notes
On May 8 events include the 1806 death of financier Robert Morris, born 1734, and 1878 death of John Stuart Mill born 1806. In 1962 Mont Pelee eruption killed many in Martinique and La Soufriere caused Vincentian losses. Sunrise 4 45 a m set 6 59. Moon set 1358 a m. The question of the hour is Whats the sore.
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Robert Morris
Peesing
John Stuart Mill
Martinvique
St. Vincent
Mont Pelee
St. Pierre
Martinique
la Soufriere
Map Travels 101000 Miles in Search of a Wife
A map travels far in a quest to find a wife as men deem distance mere trouble. The piece invokes Thomas Jefferson and muses what he might do if alive, hoping for the quiet of the tomb rather than modern disruption.
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Sarch
Thomas Jefferson
Secret Service used to pursue divorce evidence exposed
Congress uncovers a startling blend of government and private business as a Secret Service agent was employed to tail an unfaithful spouse to obtain evidence for a divorce, amid growing tensions with Russia and Japan at China’s door.
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Russia
Japan
China
Secret Service
Temperance Workers Pressure Voters Over Election Cards
The Covington Republican warns saloon interests posing as temperance workers or Prohibitionists may urge voters to sign cards or agreements about voting. Do not sign anything there and vote when you enter the booth. Your vote remains yours.
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Covington Republican
End of Fifth Avenue Hotel Marks Loss of an Era
The Fifth Avenue hotel in New York closes, ending a historic institution famed for its up to date files of leading national newspapers. The reading room drew guests from other hotels and created a homey atmosphere that left many locals homesick.
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Fifth Avenue
New York
London “Thunderer
The
Manchester Guardian
Cuba troop change rumors clarified by army transfer plan
Reports of a wholesale Cuban troop reduction are likely inflated. The plan involves moving two battalions from Cuba to the Department of the Lakes, totaling about 600 soldiers, roughly one tenth of the U S force on the island.
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Cuba
Island
Department of the Lakes
United States
Convention delegate selection primer for parties
Explains how delegates are chosen for Republican and Democratic national conventions. Delegates are allocated by state electors, territorial representation differs by party, and district and at large delegates are elected at state and district conventions. Alternates exist for replacements. Primary system described as direct public vote ratified by a convention. Electors chosen alongside delegates.
Prosperity Restored as Farm Prices Rise and Railroads Expand
The article argues prosperity returns with higher farm prices for wheat corn cattle and sheep. It notes increased railroad capacity at Indianapolis and new bonds by the Pennsylvania Railroad for system improvements. Henry Clews cites the 40 million dollar bond underwrite as proof of revival and foreign investor interest while claiming business confidence is restored and growth continues.
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Indianapolis
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Henry Clews
Financial Writer and Authority
New York
Pennsylvania
Wall Street
Ancient enamels and early glaze traditions traced
The piece notes that good enamels were made early, with Babylonian bricks showing soda glass glaze dating to the seventh or eighth century B C. It mentions similar glazes by the Egyptians in the sixth dynasty, and asserts the Greeks and Etruscans also knew enameling.
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Babylon
New York
Hall's Ostarth Cure Proclaimed By Leading Physicians
An old notice asserts catarrh cannot be cured by locals' applications. It claims catarrh is a blood or constitutional disease and prohibits internal remedies. Hall's Ostarth Care is taken internally and supposedly addresses the blood and mucous surfaces.
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Hall
Electricity on the Farm Sparks New Life for Agriculture
The Electrical Review argues that electric power advances in industry should extend to farms. It notes low installation costs, simple operation, and potential for reclaiming deserted lands. The piece cites waterfall energy turning wheels and calls for capitalists to invest in farm-scale power solutions.
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The
Electrical Review
Russia's War Leaders and the Manchurian Fallout
The piece argues Manchuria ruined Russia's military reputation with Atoessel fallen from grace Kujropatkin aged and untrusted Kuropatkin out of favor Linovitch dies at seventy leaving Russia to seek new commanders It suggests a future master if a new talent emerges and hints at potential leaders among subordinates at Mukden including a possible Stonewall Jackson or Phil Sheridan.
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Manchuria
Atoessel
Port Arthur
Kuropatkin
Linovitch
Russia
Mukden
Stonewall Jackson
Phil Sheridan
The Other Half is Waiting
A quote from Success Magazine on human potential noting the pitiable sight of people using only a small part of their abilities while the rest lies unused due to weaknesses and poor preparation. It emphasizes talent squandered by bad habits and lack of readiness.
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Success Magazine
Isle of Pines status and United Wireless grievance
Washington notes debate over the Isle of Pines fate between Cuba and the United States and details about the United Wireless Telegraph Company grievance against Senate action on the Berlin wireless convention. It describes congressional procedure and mentions President Roosevelt's recent related document and key figures.
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Isle of Pines
United Wireless Telegraph Company
Cuba
United States of America
Aise
Morgan
Spain
Paris
United States
Congress
Rhode Island
United Wireless Company
Roosevelt
Berlin
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
United Wireless
Marconi
Bridgeport
Connu
Manhattan Beach
Broadway
New York
Jersey City
Galilee
Atlantic City
N. J
Norfolk
Ore
Tacoma
Seattle
Wash
Alaska
Nick Longworth
Mra. Longworth
Capitol
Democrata
Republic
Ans
Mr. Culberach
Aputite
Damocrats
Dr Kilmer Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad
An old newspaper advertisement touts Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a great kidney remedy. It claims weak kidneys cause widespread illness and urges trial or doctoring kidneys first with sample bottles offered by mail from Binghamton New York.
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Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
Dr. Kilmer
Binghamton, N. Y
Satirical dialogue on railways politics from Success Magazine
A man from Mars questions how railroads are run in the United States. The politician explains a chain of oversight from private owners to railroad commissions, legislatures, magazines, and finally the people, ending with a sardonic note that officials watch the people to keep them from watching them.
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Mars
Success Magazine
Dead ship wake seen from the Huer in Detroit Trib une
Dennis and Patrick lean over a rail to view a dingy coal barge. They dismiss the hull as a dead ship and note the large wake it leaves behind. The exchange captures a sharp coastal scene reported by the Detroit Tribune.
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Dennis
Patrick
Pat
Dinny
Din
Detroit Tribune
A Subtle Difference and Benefactor at the Pew
A brief fragment mentions Mrs Blank and a new colored cook in a Boston area home, noting oatmeal preference tied to her Scotch husband. It then shifts to a humorous remark about Miss Peckham, described as a bene factor for inspecting others’ donations in church pews, referencing Mr Pincher and his quarter gifts.
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Howe
Appearances and Perceptions Highlighted in Quotation
A quoted exchange contrasts appearances with deeper judgment. The serious youth argues value lies beyond outward garments while the frivolous pardons the notion as merely fashion dependent. The Washington Star framing adds newspaper voice to a reflective aside.
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Washington Star
Politicians Watson and Hisgen in Early 1900s U S Presidential Talk
The piece surveys Thomas E Watson of Georgia as a 1908 presidential hopeful with Samuel W Williams as his running mate and notes Hisgen of Indiana as a possible Independence party candidate. It sketches Watson’s rise from poverty to law, letters, and landownership and recounts Hisgen’s background with Independent Oil and his Massachusetts governor bid.
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Watson
People’s Party
Hisgen
New Independence Party
People's Party
Thomas E. Watson
Georgia
Samuel W. Williams
Idiana
Congress
Cobb
Alabama
Massachusetts
Independence Party
United States
Hisgens
Four Brothers Independent Oil Company
Standard of Trust
Independence League
Thomas L Hisgen
Petersburg
Ind
William Hisgen
Albany
N. Y
Indiana
Thomas
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