Barometric Morality and Climate's Grip on Crime
The article argues weather and atmospheric conditions shape criminal tendencies and morality. It suggests falling barometers predict crime waves and that oxygen and air quality influence behavior, linking climate to virtues, vices, and even national traits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Cowan
Overland Monthly
de Lesseps
Panama
Ohio
Indiana
Kansas
Massachusetts
New York
Pennsylvania
London
Chicago
New York World
Our Real War With Japan
William Inglis argues the United States and Japan are entering a commerce war for Pacific trade and Far Eastern markets. He cites government subsidies, Japanese advantages in shipbuilding, and the need for American subsidies to preserve carrying rights amid rising Japanese influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Japan
Pacific
China
Viscount Hayashi
San Francisco
Russia
Congress
Harper’s Weekly
A Humorous Attack On Fort Dodge Marriage Law
Minifred Black rails against Fort Dodge Iowa mayor Charles Bennett and a new ordinance that fines unmarried men aged twenty five to forty five. She mocks the law and argues marriage should be based on mutual respect not coercion while noting the mayor’s own possible hypocrisy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Dodge
Charles Bennett
New York American
Love Your Enemies
A humorous exchange between an Irish priest and a man named Michael. The priest warns whiskey is his worst enemy and to keep away, while Michael quips that even the riverine church sermon urged loving enemies, prompting a witty reply about swallowing rather than loving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael
Kansas City
American dog breeds and the enduring canine craze
The article surveys dog origins and American contributions, detailing the Boston terrier and Chesapeake Bay retriever origins. It notes the spread of bulldogs, St Bernards, Great Danes, and collies, with profiles of notable breeders and kennels, and ends reflecting on canine standards and devotion to pet dogs.
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America
Boston
Robert C. Hooper
William O’brien
Hooper
Massachusetts
Carroll Island Club
Baltimore
General Latrobe
Carroll Island
West
Portland
Seattle
Pacific Coast
Spain
England
General Lafayette
St. Bernard
J. F. Skinner
St. Bernards
Giant Rector
Prince of Wales
John I. Thayer
Richard Croker
J. Pierpont Morgan
Mr. Morgan
Samuel Untermyer
Yonkers
N. Y
France
Commodore Perry
Japan
New York
New Orleans Picayune
Sale of Dissipation in Chicago
McClure's Magazine argues Chicago's crime surge stems from a vast organized network of finance and politics driving the sale of dissipation. It frames the city as a market where crime is a regulated, profitable industry, with civilization failing to restrain savage impulses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
America
Scarlet Babylon
McClure’s
Automobiles in Italy Rise in Production Through 1906
A historical note describes Italy's motor car industry growth from 1902 to 1906. One firm with a $120,000 capital produced electric cars in 1902, while by 1906 the number of firms reached fifty one, indicating rapid expansion and innovation in Italian automotive manufacture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Mathewsons Back in Form Boosts National Game Buzz
Baseball chatter notes Mathewsons regaining form as Boston Americans switch to brown stockings. Coughlin and Coakley shine for the era, with Cincinnati pitchers making good. Washington may part with Jack Warner. Seabough sold to Montgomery. Pat Donovan optimistic the Brooklyns soon surge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathewsons
Boston Americans
Bill Coughlin
Dourts
Coakley
Mason
Cincinnati
Washington
Jack Warner
Spencer
St. Louis
Osborne
Chicago
Charley Wagner
Boston
Cy” Young
John Ganzel
George Mullin
Detroit
Stricklett
Brooklyn
Warren Seabough
Montgomery
Pat Donovan
Brooklyns
Prominent People of the Era Highlighted Figures
The item lists notable individuals: T. P. O'Connor reelected president of the United Irish League. W. S. Corey reelected president of United States Steel Corporation. King Edward wears a pink shirt to curb dullness in male attire. Baron Rosen, Russian Ambassador, praised as a fine Washington pianist. Jack London arrives in Honolulu after a 27 day voyage. the Duke of the Abruzzi visits New York aboard Varese. Stanford's President Jordan travels to Australia and New Zealand to lecture. beggars write to William Smith Mason heir of Silent Smith. Idaho Senator O'Neil addresses New York newsies. William R. Smith heads the National Botanic Garden with Burns poetry collection. Dr. Harrison G. Dyer noted for mosquito knowledge and government work for $25 monthly. Prince of Wales follows air navigation efforts with Santos-Dumont and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Corey
United States Steel Corporation
King Edward
Baron Rosen
Washington
Jack London
Honolulu
Dory
San Francisco
Duke of the Abruzzi
New York
Jordan
Stanford Unversity
Cal
Australian
New Zealand
William Smith Mason
Harrison G. Dyer
Prince of Wales
Santos-Dumont
No Pang Hunger Myth Says Writer Dillon Wallace
The quoted author in Outing Magazine argues that starvation does not cause extreme pangs. He contends a healthy person feels only initial hunger after missing meals, with growing weakness and a strong sleep drive as days pass, ending in sleep rather than wakefulness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Wallace
Outing Magazine
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Frederic J. Haskin
Automobiles
Sammy Strang
Frank Bowerman
New York Nationals
T. P. O'Connor
M. P
United Irish League
Tan
THE
National Soap & Chemical Company
Toledo
Onie
Eagle Hotel
Charley Heroa
Center Square
New Oxford, Pa
Oxford
Pitt St
W. M. Dapot
New Oxford
F. L. Flesuman
WM. McSherry, JR
Gettysburg
Adams County
Court House
Joan B. McParrson
Donaup
P. WoParrs
McPherson & McPherson, Attorneys
At-Law
Star and Sentinel
Pel Denys
Croup
Derby Medicine Coo
Gaton Rapids
Michigan
Double Power Mill Company
Appleton
Wisconsin
HACER
Hacer Ecg Preserving CO
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