World press compared by Kokumin Shinbun editor G Date
Editor G Date of Kokumin Shinbun explains how New York Berlin and London papers differ from British and American outlets. He notes the empire wide circulation of London papers, 180000 copies daily with 400000 reaching provinces, and the paper’s future expansion telegraph lines. He cites reader appeal to women and sensational content as English style contrasts, and mentions Taft's visit and American correspondents in New York Chicago Washington and San Francisco.
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Date
Kokumin Shinbun
Dbf
Starthngtan
Siberlaz
St. Petersburg
Berlin
London
Zurich
Odn
New York
Kingdom
Wang
Soren
Imperial
United States
Taft
Japan
Yau
Yokyo
America
Chicago
Washington
San Francisco
Dreamed the Battle Hymn Birthday Recalls Balloons Journey
In a reminiscence Mrs Julia Ward Howe celebrated her birthday and recounted how she dreamt the Battle Hymn lyrics after a suggestion to fit the tune of John Brown's Body. Separately a toy balloon journey from Cincinnati to New Jersey sparked reports of balloons drifting for ten days before a torn note surfaced near Three Bridges.
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Julia Ward Howe
Julian “Ward Howe
Arobieh
Repubia
Ita Belgit
John Brown
Three Bridges
N. J
Abram Shonek
Qatdstein
Goldstein
Fragmentary Passage Reflecting Germania and Diaz Rule Debate
A garbled archival fragment references a debate over Diaz's rule and American reactions, mentioning Denver Republic and Arthur Chapman. It reads like a cryptic discussion of governance, national identity, and political power with scattered names and phrases.
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Atormy
Perwindis
Diaz
New Liquid Fueled Cannon Demonstrates Unmatched Recoil Stability
At Silloth and Cumberland experiments by Elswick and Wallworth show a 14.8 pounder breech loading gun using liquid springs in a patent recoil system. The gun reportedly remains in position after ten shots, with all projectiles hitting target and five shots piercing the bullseye, a feat not seen in gunnery before.
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British ‘War Office
Elswick
W. KE. Armstrong
Wallworth ‘& Co
Silloth
Annals of
Fuller liked boiled dinner and cheap cigars
The article recalls Chief Justice Fuller enjoying a Saturday night boiled dinner of baked beans and pumpkin pie and his habit of smoking modestly priced cigars. It notes an English jurist declined the beans, joking there would be no next course. It also mentions Fuller’s fondness for cheap cigars tied to sentiment and memory.
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New England
Washington
Mra. Fuller
Chicago
London Drops Teddy Bear and Caesar Toy Rage Surges
London shifts demand from Teddy bears to Caesar the king’s posthumous likeness as a plush toy. Caesar, modeled after the late monarch, features a rouge coat and movable joints with a medal inscribed I Am Caesar. A veterinary helper keeps him thriving as a novelty for children amid fashion.
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London
Caesar
King ‘Edwant
Jane Addams Named for Toga in Suffrage Debate
In a Chicago political exchange amid bribery trials and graft disclosures, supporters defend suffrage and electability. Helen Todd and others highlight corruption elsewhere while asserting Jane Addams could not be implicated in vote buying. The dialogue reflects state agitation over political corruption and the push for reform.
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Jane, Addams
Galted
Ctimas
Chicago
Lee O'Nell Browne
Misa
Helen M. Jodd
Party of Tournaty
Addam
Puublic Ankloig
Misy
Todd
Usse
United States
Gardner
Chitago
Funng
Addams
Jane Addams
Leé
O'Neil
Browne
Charles A. White
New York Out Venice Waterway City of Waterfront Prominence
A fragmented 19th century contrast compares New York’s waterfront with Venice, praising New York’s vast navigable front from Staten Island to Rockaway Beach. It notes Manhattan and surrounding boroughs as island-dominated, with extensive shorelines in Richmond, Queens, and Brooklyn areas, including Jamaica Bay. It argues Venice would be overshadowed if placed in New York Bay.
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Vieter City
América
New ‘York
Venice
New York
New. York
Las
Tanla Bay
Lagoon of
Wiibeaurstal
New York City
Staten Island
Coney Ighind
Rockawry
Richmond
Machattan
Dowa
Nnd
Queens
Tong
Igland Sound
Brooklyn
Jamaica Bay
Andorra Parliament Rite Preserves Archaic Tradecraft
An account of Andorra's parliament described as a ceremonial ritual with sandal clad members arriving to a hall on horse or mule, exchanging footwear for traditional garb, then proceeding to a chapel for a solemn rite. The Luna de la Valls palace also serving as parliament and prison, with ancient table service and ritual drinking. The piece notes this home has preserved archaic practices for centuries.
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Luna de la Valls
Taimasa
Weed Outbreak From St John’s Wort In Victoria
A scattered account from Bright Victoria describes a woman planting St John’s wort seeds from abroad for medicinal use. The weed spread beyond her garden, spreading across cattle routes and the Victorian watershed, now occupying about 20 000 acres. Victoria’s agricultural department is spending thousands of pounds to eradicate it with costly methods.
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St. John’s
Bright
Victoria
Tito Gippaland
Agricultural Department of Victoria
World wide spread of school savings banks
A Long Island City initiative by J B Thiry started twenty five years ago introduces school savings banks. It notes deposits totals across nations including Canada France Algeria and Australia and claims over ten million children have participated globally.
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Long ‘Island
J. B. Thiry
Long Island City
Canada
Driver Bifale to Mexico Captarn Charles Goatright
A fragmentary notice describes a driver named Bifale and Captain Charles Goatright planning a cattle or herd movement from a ranch in Gondhictit Oklahoma to a ranch in a Mexican location with a larger range. It mentions Goodnight and a breeder of America bison in the United States in unclear terms.
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Bifale
Mexico
Charles Goatright
Captain Goodnight
America
United States
Aerial Freight Line To Haul Mining Machinery
Dr J J P Armstrong contracts with Arthur Williams, an aviator of Douglas, Arizona, to carry placer mining machinery from Douglas to property in the Chihuahua mountains, Mexico. The distance is about 300 miles. Williams owns four monoplanes and can carry 200 pound lots, marking an early use of heavier than air commercial aviation.
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Arigna ‘Avietor
J.J. P. Armstrong
Arthur Williams
Douglans
Aris
Douglas -To ‘A
Chihuahua Mountains
Mexico
Williams
Mystery of the thymus gland explained in early medical text
A historic review discusses the thymus as an organ with debated function in animals. It cites Gray's Anatomy and the Medical Record, noting experiments suggesting the thymus may influence growth, metabolism, and development, while highlighting contrasting conclusions and persistent uncertainty among researchers.
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Prigeled
Berliner Klintiche’ Wocher, Schrift. Hart
Nordinana
Debate over bounty payouts for wolves in Wisconsin Michigan
Historical notes report Michigan paid 86 590 in bounties for dead wolves through June 3 1909 with 2325 00 paid in last six months. Counties add extra sums while officials discuss cheaper methods such as salaried trappers. Some argue wolves reduce deer. others say wolves kill fawns. Wisconsin pays 10 bounty. questions arise on origin of wolves killed for Michigan bounty and cross state movement.
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Wisconsin
Michigan
Washington
Upper Peninsula
Upper
Luce
Adda
Eiby Ghipipews
Nyeen
Houghtos
Roundabout Barrister Queries a Witness in Lingual Puzzle
In a London scene a budding barrister interrogates a woman with a rambling, half comic exchange about family relations and brain power. The witness clumsily links her cousin and uncle to the defendant while the lawyer laments not solving puzzles. London Answers, a cook?
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Nomeg
London
Men In Shirt Sleeves At York Church Service
Parishioners at York Church gathered for a Sunday sermon as men removed coats and women wondered at the discomfort. The pastor discussed church renovation plans and urged attendance, noting a change in customs during the service.
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York
Parmit
Nornkig Kernon
Ofelia Dipou
Jnstor
Saniag
Sorber
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