Manchurian Rail Plans Stir U S Japan Tensions
Treaty era notes reveal U S Secretary Knox weighing American share in rail projects linking Chin Chowfu, Takalar, and Teletghar in Manchuria. British and American capitalists join with a syndicate to build a Chin Chowfu to Tsilbar line, challenging Japanese influence and open door policy.
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Charles
Manchuria
Ottiela
Chinchowfa
China
United States
John ‘Hay
Retary Knox
Ty Oriental Puijtics
Mr. Knox
Knox
Orlérit
Pekin
Hsinmunrm
Fukumen
Dalny
Japan
Britiah
Chinchowfu
Tslsibar
Algun
Chincae
Preas
Até
Europe
Knox Personallyiix Fert
Berger Cbius
Fragmentary note on treaty terms and policy shifts
Fragmentary OCR cites a 19th century treaty discussion with references to Adang Mukden and a rail line policy. It mentions a viceroy, a governor, and a protest leading to a resignation in San Francisco and Washington. The text is garbled but signals a government dispute over concessions and exploitation rights.
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Ai. Knox, A
Blk
San Francisco
Washington
China
Harvest Outlook Mixed Across Nations Through 1909 Review
World crops show Canada reporting strong harvests while Europe faces a mixed picture. Russia Hungary and Balkan states report disappointments. France and Germany see modest returns, with Britain expanding wheat area and Roumania contracting. Argentina remains optimistic amid drought, Italy and Russia report damage from winter weather and Grought impacts.
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jAraen
Department of Angticulture
Canada
Europe
Russia
Hungary
Balkan States
France
Germany
Great Britain
Roumania
Argentine Ministry of Agriculture
Italy
Million Dollar New Yorker Charity Gift Proposed
A New Yorker plans to donate 1,000,000 for charity but keeps his identity secret. State Secretary Bill of Charities advised contacting the state board of charities president William Stewart to explain the best way to contribute. He emphasized the donor’s privacy and noted possible interest from New Jersey institutions.
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New York City
State Department of Charities
Wupta Co
New York State
New Jersey
Bill
department_of Charition
Bil
State ‘Board of Charities
Pi Bie
Privace
Secretary MacVeagh Praises Veteran Clerks Efficiency
A Treasury Department board reports older clerks perform better than younger staff in Washington. Secretary MacVeagh supports civil service reforms to protect and promote experienced workers, urging Congress to back the plan.
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MacVeagh
Clarks
Treasury Department
Washington
Boa Dls
Tule
Tailmont
Secretary of the Treasury
Civil Service
Ftle
Congress
Wages for a Daughter Court Awards Support
Ada Michigan case details a court ruling awarding Margaret O Mara $3114 from Jory to compensate work done in the parental home. The verdict follows claims she stayed home to care for her parents and maintain the family home, with a promise of payment by her mother Catherine Snr.
Pretty Suburban Cottage with Classical Detailing
Suburban cottage features a Grecian style exterior with colonial ornamenting and a picture gable roof. Dimensions 41 by 50 feet with weatherboarded walls, stone foundations, and exposed side chimneys. Interior areas like hall and dining are oak, living room in cherry, whitewood trim, vestibule tiled, total cost with plumbing and heating listed as 4.00. Architect Albert Davis.
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Atucco
Inianh
Bituda
Albert
Davis
Goats Demonstrate Brush Clearing on California Forest Grounds
In Lawson national forest California 3 000 Angora goats split into two bands are grazing to clear brush along trails for guards on the slopes. The herd under a keeper has nearly eliminated manzanita by eating or bark stripping. Grazing began mid June after a late start. Trails will be opened and kept brush free, with expected support for 8 000 goats.
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Lawson National Forest
California
Laasen
Bea
Aging Teeth in Catite Cattle and Heat in Cows
The article outlines dental development in young cattle at twelve to thirty-nine months with notes on incisors. It also discusses cows in heat, indicating variability in estrous signs, a healthy cow showing heat about every three weeks, and pragmatic breeding reminders without a reliable remedy.
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Mtk
Solly
Nelingly
New York Doctor Proposes Drug Habit Remedy
New York physician Lambert of Bellevue Hospital and Cornell Medical College claims a remedy using tinctures and plant extracts can cure habit with the patient still taking the drug. He argues physiological changes remove all desire once the drug is deprived and that health remains intact.
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New’ York
Aleshalain
Dro Aleeatder
Ambert
New, York
Vlalting
Phys
Cian
Bellevue Hospital
Cornell Medi ‘Tcal College
Lambert
Carnegie and Kaiser Conversation At Kiel
A reported dialogue recounts Carnegie urging the Kaiser to visit the United States while the Kaiser notes he cannot be away long. Carnegie tells an anecdote about a overworked American factory manager who benefits from a voyage, and the Kaiser laughs at the tale.
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Carnegie
Kaiser
Andraw
Kiel
United States
Kaleer
Woman vows Arctic mission to recover Cornell professor's body
Miss Margaret Marshall of Edgewater New Jersey plans a perilous expedition to the Arctic with the aim of finding and returning the remains of Professor Ross G Marvin of Cornell who perished while with Peary in the far north. She speaks of love and resolve despite dangers ahead.
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Ron Mervin
Frances
Ada
Ross
Margaret Marshall
Edgewater
Nu J
Peary
Far Porth
Ne -Atlas Marshall
Miss Marshall
Cornell
Iheny
Masts Declared Failure Affecting Battleship Range Finder
Report says skeletal mast structure fails under Atlantic training, causing vibration. Officers remove tinder from mast and stack between to continue practice as range finder operation becomes unsafe.
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Atlantic
Chinese Temple in Boston Faces Caper in Chinatown
Fragmentary OCR text describes a theft or caper near a Chinese temple in Boston's Chinatown involving an impersonation or deception. The wording is unclear but implies a serious incident tied to a temple and a local area. No clear names, dates, or organizations are readable.
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Boston
Chinatown
Mak Kalterta Hep Duels Chronicle
Fragmentary OCR notes describe an international conflict scene with references to a dueling code and alleged criminality. The text mentions a figure named Mak Kalterta and hints at a historical period of upheaval, tension, and political struggle.
Kidney Health Promise: Diuretic Claim At Issue
An OCR damaged ad promotes Pape's Diuretic promising relief for kidney and bladder distress. It alleges cleansing the kidneys and capillaries, claims quick vitality restoration, and urges readers to act now as “the cure that aided in the base.” The text blends health claims with unrelated lines about a game and civic scope.
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Pape
Preacher Uses Baseball to Teach Self Control in Church
In a Georgetown chapel service Rev Me Coon, pastor, uses biblical references from Paul and Hebrews to frame a sermon linking athletic discipline to personal conduct. Debating ancient games and the Olympic spirit, the talk contrasts sacred sport with modern athletics and urges steadfast moral effort.
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Washington
H. Copp
Bethaty
Chapel
Ddonilan
Managors
Bethaony Chapel
Coon
Exson
St Paul
Copp
Jaylon
Zour
Nooca Phyalcal
Ereellepes
Toblin
Oraty
Ciildren
Apeaker
Wennon
Ite Piendure Fay
Tron
Esau
Lfare
Unknown historical text fragment about reading on London road
Fragmentary OCR text mentions reading along a road in London and references to a person named Mimianted and Helen Ma. The passage is incomplete and unclear about events, dates, or clear subjects.
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Helen Ma
Antiae
London
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