Schwab Kissed 800 Women at Braddock Debt Event
Charles M. Schwab and Mrs. Schwab attended a Braddock church debt relief event for the Wire Presbyterian Church. Schwab kissed 800 women during a 20 minute crowd interaction and teased a future Braddock gift, possibly a 500000 industrial school. Local steel workers and families attended the dedication.
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Charles M. Schwab
United States Steel Corporation
Hobson
Braddock
Schwab
Capital site debate grips Australia as Sydney resists change
The Canberra question remains unsettled with Melbourne favored as a temporary capital for at least five years. London observers note Melbourne’s prestige and cash flow, while Sir William Lyne oversees initial site work. Controversy looms over a location that could threaten Sydney’s commercial primacy and influence.
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Australa
Melebourne
Melbourne
Commonwealth
Parliament
London Chronicle
William Lyne
Ottawa
Sydney
Hypnotic Feats and Odd Deaths Reported Across States
A muddled rural report describes a failed hypnotism act in Wheeling involving James Morris and a hypnotist. It then shifts to a string of sensational notes about serious illnesses, a woman starving herself to death to cure life, a devoted suitor sleeping near his beloved, a woman objecting to lodgings, and a state supreme court ruling that women cannot practice law in Tennessee.
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James
Chononball
Morris
Wheeling
W. Va
Bey
Joblie Pieuies
Bight Marri
Marele
Mercer County
Ollie Reimer
Mepper Almeshouse
Siaron
Warren
State Supreme Court of
Tannedava
Jackson
Tounatsea
Wilhelmina's Husband Debts Stir Hamburg Rumor
Hamburg papers quote the London Truth on Queen Wilhelmina granting Prince Henry £30,000 a year amid debts claimed at £80,000. The Hamburg News says creditors threaten the queen’s palace. the piece notes Henry’s modest Prussian pay and role as a horse judge, suggesting debts could be cleared in five to six years from his annuity.
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Hamburg
Wilhelmina
London
House of Commons
Mecklenberg
Prince Henry
Tie
Kaiser
London hushes wartime notes mislead on progress
The Chicago Inner Ocean notes a growing belief that Gen Kitchener omits incidents from his weekly reports. If included, these details would suggest the war is not as near conclusion as claimed.
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London
Chicago Inner Ocean
Kitchener
Dire Poverty in London Alenti
Dire poverty in London shows 509000 people unable to pay high rents and secure healthy housing, amid harsh living costs and crowded conditions. The report highlights widespread housing insecurity and appeals for relief measures and policy action.
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London
Alenti
Uncle Sam Farms One Hay Crop Annually with Modern Tools
Washington report describes the U S government meadow of about 150 acres as the world’s only annual hay farm. Horses in government service consume the hay, with surplus given to Washington’s poor. The annual stock is showcased, then sent to executive stables. Also noted is Hoppner’s portrait sale in Willis rooms fetching 14050 guineas.
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Sam
Mall
Washington
District of Columbia
Waslington
Department of Public Buildings
Washington Monument
Executive Mansion
London
Willis
Messrs. Robinson & Wisher
Hoppner
Louisa Manners
Countess of
Pyramr
Jenie
United States
St. Louis
Chinamun
Fang
Traveling inspector Alexander Filippini for Atlantic liners
Alexander Filippini holds a unique vocation as a traveling inspector on American ocean liners, crossing the Atlantic more than any other man and seldom spending time on land. He ensures meals on ships meet standards despite small galley spaces and limited fresh supplies. Dr N Seaman, once a major surgeon with US volunteers, recovered two stolen boxes and a hammock after baggage disappeared in the Philippines.
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Haxthenn
America
Atlantic
Alexander Filippini
Bayenxe
N. Seaman
Philippines
New York City
Seaman
United States Volunteers
Seasman
San Francisco
Manila
Commissary Department
Is Different Here on Thieves in Public Office
The New York Times argues Glasgow and Birmingham can control railways and utilities by imprisoning thieves. It contrasts UK cities with the United States where mayors might misuse influence, noting the danger of promoting dishonest officials to higher offices.
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Glasgow
Birmingham
New York Times
EU. de Witt & Co
Chicago
Tramp Labor Draft for Kansas Wheat Harvest
Farmers in Kansas mobilize to recruit labor for the wheat harvest, stopping trains and dragging off vagrants to work. Women and children join the effort with hired men guarding grain, creating a frenzied search at stations in Pratt County and across the wheat belt. The drive continues into thrashing season, as the crop needs heavy labor.
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Kansas
Wheat Belt
Kansas City Journal
Pratt County
French Nobility Seeks $100000 Loan On Honor
Jules Leche of Annonay France writes to Nancy Bry ing claiming noble lineage and desperate finances. He asks for a $100,000 loan on his honor, pledging repayment within ten years with diligence and good conduct, noting banks in Chicago act as correspondents and promising timely repayment.
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Embarrassed Selon
Nancy UW
Ing
Jules Leche
Annonay
France
Nancy Brying
M. Leche
Credit Lyonnais
Societe Generale
Chicago
Joan
Moscow Brewery Finds Fortune Amid Russian Depression
In a bleak note on Russia's economy, Anglo-Tunisian reports that breweries and distilleries prosper while factories shrink. The Widow Popova, a Moscow firm, paid 1,200,000 rubles in dividends for 1900, equal to 240 percent of the 5,000 ruble nominal share.
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Russia
Spirit
Anglo-Tunssian
Moscow
Popova
Birth of Twins to Princess Frederick Charles of Hesse
The birth of twin sons to Princess Frederick Charles of Hesse draws interest for the House of Hohenzollern. The princess now has six sons, increasing Empress Frederick’s grandchildren to 20, with 17 boys and 3 girls. These newborn princes are great grandchildren of Queen Victoria, totaling 77 living descendants.
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Hoyal
Frederick Charles of Hesse
House of Hohenzollern
New York Commercial Advertiser
Empress Frederick
Queen Victoria
Influence of Chicago University on Public Speaking
The Chicago university influence widens into new fields. Rockefeller who was not thought to have oratorical ability has, after three days' attendance, blossomed into a first-class orator and after-dinner speaker.
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Chicago University
Rockefeller
Endowment Boost Sought For Chicago Students
The Chicago Inter Ocean says the University of Chicago with a 350 million endowment should raise student daily spending from 15 to 17 cents, a move the university could support. The Chicago Times notes rumors the dowager empress plans to return to Peking, signaling renewed confidence in the Bowers.
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University of Chicago
Chicago Inter Ocean
Coutde
Peking
Saya
Chicago
Legislators Woes At Pennsylvania General Assembly
The Speaker bans shirt sleeves as too informal in the Pennsylvania House. Only Emory of Venango violates briefly, then obeys. Members leave sessions for cool spots or baseball games, while efforts to close doors against hockey play fail and staff are summoned to push business.
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House of Representatives
Pennsylania General Assembly
Willam ‘T. Marshall
Emory
Venango
Mareshall
Mr. Emery
Emery
Marshall
Decent burial for animals urged by editor
The Northwestern Christian Advocate editor urges decent burial for pets in consecrated ground. He argues animals once treated as soulless deserve respect, noting children would be better taught compassion and that proper burial elevates moral feeling toward life.
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D. Db.thompson
Northwestern Christian Advocate
Land May Be Bought For Key West Payal Station
Government eyes expansion of the payal station at Key West Pia with land needs estimated at 125000 by a local board. Secretary Long proposes scaling down to 100000 to enlarge the station, otherwise no further steps will be taken for now. Discovery of Old Masters such as a Titian Saint Sebastian and a Velasquez portrait near Gorizia sparks art world excitement. Prof Cantalamessa confirms Titian’s authenticity as a masterpiece. Opal price rumors circulate after a Chicago Record-Herald hint. J Pierpont Morgan questions opal prospects. The presidential yacht Sylph to be docked at Norfolk for extensive repairs.
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Pia
Long
Sebastian
Titian
Eleanor of Austria
Hungary
Velasquez
Gorizia
Venice
Triest
Cantalamessa
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