Trade with China urged by Chinese minister speech
Chinese Minister Wo Ting Fang argued at the National Association of Manufacturers meeting that free and friendly intercourse between American merchants and Chinese buyers would expand trade. He noted current restrictions hinder merchants from China, urging removal of obstacles to allow Chinese visitors and buyers to study American industry and select goods directly.
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India
National Association of Manufacturers
Boston
Wo Ting Fang
China
Washington Girls Smoke Cigarettes Prompt Alarm
Willis Brown of Chicago reports Washington public school girls are smoking cigarettes, with hundreds of pupils in higher grades. He cites that about half of all boys in Washington public schools smoke. He calls for a girls auxiliary league against cigarettes and a mass meeting to plan countermeasures.
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Willis Brown
Chicago
Washington
Washington Public
Brown
Young People’s Society
Long Fast of Indiana Girl
Converse Indiana report details Pearl Curry a 33 year old woman who has abstained from all nourishment for four months. She claims food sickens her and her stomach rejects all viands. Origin traces to a year ago when Salt and vinegars were taken to prevent perceived weight gain. She rarely eats, survives on lemon and sugar with water. She foresees no recovery and asks friends to prepare flowers for her grave on Decoration Day.
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Converse
Wabash
Ind
Pearl Curry
William Curry
Miss Curry
Dortier
Clairvoyant Hen Found Stolen Horse Tale Sparks Commission Dispute
A New York clairvoyant directed the owner to the horse’s whereabouts, while the Chicago Times-Herald says thieves refused to pay the clairvoyant a commission. The note mentions banks across Europe and a cautious view of royal or national bank status, with a focus on monetary stability in a tense period.
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New York
Chicago Times-Herald
Breakdown of a laborer’s rib deformity and its dangers
A report discusses Dr Sherman Wright’s chest X-ray of a laborer showing multiple rib fractures with an opening between ribs half the size of a small band. The deformity leaves lungs and heart exposed to injury and could worsen without treatment.
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de Shermes Wei Ing
Tappan
Sherman Wright
Schertmerhorn Street
Dtu
Secret of the Pacific Observations by Naval Officers
The navy plans a Pacific compass variation survey funded by Congress. Observations will be made from a wooden sailing vessel to measure deviation, aiming to improve navigation and reduce fuel use and mail delays.
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Congress
Pacific
Atlantic Ocean
Opposes Bible in School in Nebraska Supreme Court
Daniel Freeman, a Gage County farmer, challenges daily Bible readings in public schools. Freeman, not affiliated with any church, sought to stop the exercises. trustees refused. After losing an injunction bid, he appeals to the high court. An adverse ruling could cost him hundreds in court costs and fees.
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Nebraska
Supreme Court
Lincoln
Daniel Freeman
Gage County
Freeman
Disappearing Carriages in Coast Defense Debate
A debate over disappearing carriages for coastal artillery features proposals costing about 40 million dollars and more, with daily maintenance needs, material flaws, and inherent defects. Critics say the system is experimental, costly to install and sustain, and less reliable than barbette mounts, noting Europe has no disappearing carriages in use.
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Igst
Board of Ordnance
Europe
Chicago Acrobat Survives Spine Surgery After Stage Fall
Frank Nicholas, 19, son of William Nicholas of 305 Grand Avenue Chicago, is convalescing in Bellevue Hospital New York after a rare neck fracture operation by Dr B Farquhar Curtis. A plaster cast protects his neck as doctors predict walking out healthy in weeks. Nicholas toured from age 14 and bravely refused ether during surgery.
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Frank Nicholas
Chicago
William Nicholas
Grand Avenue
Bellevue Hospital
New York
Nicholas
Dewey Theater
B. Farquhar Curtis
Nicholai
DIES OF GRIEF IN LAWRENCE TWO SISTER TRAGEDIES
Eight year old Susie Clohecy died at home in Lawrence Massachusetts within 49 hours of her sister Nellie 14 dying after a short illness. The double grief shattered the family as Susie spoke of joining Nellie in heaven before passing away. A vaudeville act and changes at Corries restaurant in New York were briefly noted amid district chatter about a pinay house venture.
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Susie Clohecy
Lawrence
Mass
Nelliel
Susan
Nellie
Corries
Fultom Street
New York
Vaudevill
Coeducation dispute stirs Penn senior class action
A mass meeting of the Penn University senior class adopted resolutions excluding women from class records and formed a committee to oppose coeducation. The move has sparked university-wide debate. conservative students call the agitation inappropriate while supporters warn of wider consequences. A separate note mentions a Nile expedition from England aiming to explore south of Khartoum for big game and regional knowledge.
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University, of Pennsylvania
Iiae
England
Nile
Khartoum
Pashods
Upper
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