Panama Canal Imagined as Electric Lined Ocean Boulevard
The Panama Canal is described as a straight, 43 mile watery boulevard spanning from the Atlantic to the Pacific. It is largely dug, with work estimated to finish in fifteen years at a cost of 145 million dollars. An army of 15,000 laborers will be hired, many from Jamaica, and tolls of one dollar per ton are foreseen.
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Pacific Ocean
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Suez Canal
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Chagres
Colon
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Big Ditch
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Hanna
Joe Mitchell Chapple
Cascarets
Comrabdeship in the Senate Examines its Purpose
In a thoughtful examination, the article discusses the role of comradship in the Senate and House. It argues the concept shapes conduct and duties, noting historical debates on governance and party alignment.
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Senate
House
Panama Canal Construction the Great Ditch Plan
Discussion outlines a canal through the isthmus via a mountain pass with eight locks to lift ships, detailing miles of digging, cuts at Bohio San Pablo Motachin and a Pacific exit. It notes progress from Colon toward the Pacific and the need to dredge near shore for depth.
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Chagres
Atlantic
Colon
Bohio
San Pablo
Motachin
Pacific
Pacific Ocean
Abnormal Development and Genius Link in Brain Malformations
A Paris psychologist claims brain malformation can trigger genius. He cites cases from Milton, De Quincey, and Samuel Taylor Coleridge, suggesting illness or opium use shaped their mental scope and writing prowess.
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Paris
Milton
de Quincy
Samuel Taylor
Sir Walmost
Mozart
Plour in Far East Four Increasing in Population
A garbled clipping notes a surge in population in Manchuria and a farmer’s town visit. It mentions an unmarried man, a leny dog, and a parade that ends early as characters depart. The fragmentary text offers no clear event or outcome to anchor specifics.
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Far East
Popu- Manchuria
Siberian Rail Trip Costs Drop From London to Shanghai
Historical notice notes travel price range shifting from under 500 dollars to about 965 dollars for third class and 160 dollars for first class. Adds product claim for Himiin's Wizard Oil easing pain and a curious bee nesting in Devonshire factory thread reels.
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London
Shanghai
Cures While You Walk Promises Quick Relief
A fragmented notice describes a patent product called Toot Ease claimed to cure sweeps and foot discomfort. It mentions an actress Allen and names LeRoy in unclear context, with references to mail order packaging and a promotional claim.
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Allen
LeRoy
Newport businessman dies on anniversary of wife’s death
Charles Anstes proprietor of the Potter's Arms hotel died in bed at 5 o clock exactly one year after his wife died in a skull fracture. Friends joked at the omen but the death matched the date. A physician warned him his lifeforce was burning out as he joked with a companion about candles and gas.
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Newport
Charles Anstes
Potter's Arms Hotel
Druidical Ruins in England Highlight Ancient Yorkshire Monuments
The West Riding of Yorkshire hosts ancient remains including stones erected around 1450 A D and numerous market crosses and stocks. The notes from the Philadelphia North American and New York Herald reference these relics as part of England's historic monuments.
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England
West Riding of
Yorkshire
Monopole Spices Offered By Portland Roasters
An advertisement from Wadhams and Kerr Bros. in Portland Oregon urges readers to request a full weight tin of Monopole spices by mailing grocer names and two 2 cent stamps. The promo claims superior quality and promises delivery of any spice variety.
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Wadhams & Kerr Bros., Coffee Roasters and Manufacturera
Portland, Ore
Patent burglar alarm sparks five year sentence
An inmate speaks of inventions as nonsense and explains a patent burglar alarm led to a five year labor sentence. The guard asks why, and the convict responds it was the reason for his punishment.
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