Roosevelt and Tojo Admiration Stir War Memoir
A so-called address from Admiral Togo praised by President Roosevelt is cited in a War Department notice. The document urges maintaining peak naval strength and readiness in peacetime, citing lessons from the war with Russia and comparing British naval policy to Japan.
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Ngtgon
Admir Vago
Togo
Wan
United States
Adisi- Ud ‘Toro
Wawa
Anv
Korea
Hich
The
Nile
Trafalgar
Hagland
Pleading Confession After Hotel Scene in Chicago
In Chicago on February 28 Edward T. Ghere, a wealthy grain dealer from August, Wisconsin, surfaced in a Lexington hotel wearing a luxurious suit with the daughter of an Episcopal minister. Police confronted him with his Wisconsin wife and three small children. Ghere claimed to have forgotten he had a wife when he wed Miss Woodruff and said he was attacked with aplasia.
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Repe
Chicago
Edward T. Ghere
Autig
Wis
Lexington
Bumperia
Wisconsin
Woodruff
Where the Money Goes lecture shocks city crowd
In New York on February 28 the Rev. Madison Peters of the Baydist church of the Epiphany delivered a lecture titled Where the Money Goes. He claimed twenty four very young women attended a recent luveheon and consumed thirty six bottles of champagne while fifteen of them smoked seven chosen cigarettes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Prisoner asks court to spare friend by altering sentence
In Wordabla Nebraska Penn Beech er requests a federal court to grant clemency for his friend Reverend George G. Ware, a minister convicted of conspiracy to defraud the government by arson and fire-related offenses. Beech er cites moral grounds and asks for mercy.
Former Comptroller D Jordan Stops with Wife in Hot Springs
Jexiclan at Hot Springs Arkansas February 28 That is D Jordan former comptroller of the Hquitside Life Assurance Society who was sought in a New York insurance probe is now staying with his wife at a Hot Springs reading hotel.
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Jexiclan
Hot Springs
Act
Livele Book
Ark
D. Jordan
Hquitside Life Assurance Society
New York
Reading
Will leaves Woonsocket doctor 170000 to charity
Dr. Joseph His of Woonsocket died last Friday and his will filed by the executor bequeaths 110000 to religious or charitable purposes. The notice lists the generous gifts and names the executor handling the estate.
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Hils
Woonsocket
R. L
Feh
Joseph His
Bath votes against Carnegie library plan 2 to 1
Bath citizens reject the Carnegie library proposal by a two to one vote. The decision comes after public debate and questions over funding and location. Local officials warned of long term costs, while supporters urged cultural benefits.
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London
Bath
Andrew
Doings of Congress and Military Matters in House
The House considered the army appropriation bill with amendments on lieutenant generals and fire control apparatus. A Dalzell bill chartering the Lake Erie and Ohio Ship Canal was passed. A resolution sought State Department tariff discussions with Germany. The Senate planned a March vote on statehood with little opposition.
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Washington
House
Corbin
Macca Arthur
Bouse
Dalzell
Lake Erie and Ohio Ship Canal Company
Sheppard Fox
United States
Congress
Department of State
Germany
Senate
Beveridge
Canal Inquiry Cromwell on Stand Declines to Answer
William Nelson Cromwell declined to answer several questions from Senator Morgan during a Senate committee hearing on interoceanic canals. The exchange covered relations with the Panama Canal Company, with Cromwell distinguishing actions after the transfer of canal property to the United States. Morgan suggested a scheme for Americanization of the company for future examination.
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Cromiwell
Morgan
Washington
William Nelson Cromwell
Senator Morgan
Senate Committee On
Morgan Bau
Mobile’s 28 Carnival Celebrates Yellow Fever Escape
Mobile Alabama holds a carnival marking its yellow fever escape last summer. The Felix parade and Knights of Revelry featured floats themed Land and Cleopatra with seven floats depicting Harmachis, Dellius, and Isis, moving toward Anthony.
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Mobile
Ala
Felix
Knights of Revetry
Land
Mystles
Cleopatra
Harmachis
Dellius
Anthony
Isis
Port a Seaside Hospital in New York
New York February 28 1900 offer by John D Rockefeller for a seaside hospital for children with tuberculosis announced by R Fulton Cutting president of the New York Association For Improving the Condition of the Poor. The offer hinges on matching funds by June 1900 and permanent maintenance guarantees. The hospital will be located by the sea.
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Port A
New York
John Ti. Rockefeller
R. Fulton Cutting
New York Association
Race War at Springfield Delivers Mortal Wounding Incident
Springfield C February 28 reports a race conflict after three white men were mortally wounded by two black men. A negroes firing near railroad yards led to a skirmish with troops called in. Brakeman A L A Evans Pavlis shot by intruders. Preston and Gena Laud injured and hospitalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Neere
L. AE. Pavis
Preston Laild
Sudn
Gena
Laud
Clergyman James J Fitzgerald-Maurice Dies in Philadelphia
James J fitsqiaiurice rector of St. Michaels Church Philadelphia and brother of Bishop Fitzmaurice of Erie dies after prolonged illness at sixty three. Born in County Kerry Ireland he was among Pennsylvania's best known clergymen.
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Atlantic Clery
N. I
James J. Fitsqiaiurice
St. Michel's
Thiladelphia
Fitzwaurice
Erie
Pennsylvania
County Kerry
Ireland
Famous New York showman MicPhail struck blind in Pittsburgh mischance
Cirena Mere Stricken Blind reports Al McPhail, renowned New York showman, was found blind while attending a local theater in Pittsburgh. A physician diagnosed apoplexy as the cause.
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Cirena
Pittsburg
al AicPhail
New York
Bind
MicPhail
Marshall Field Jr Injured in Horse Accident
Mrs. Marshall Field Jr. rushed to Lakewood New Jersey after a telegram reported her son Marshall Field III had been thrown from a horse and injured. The incident recalls a similar accident a year ago that nearly caused his death.
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Marshall Field
Ceicago
Marshall Field, Jr
Lakewood
NS. J
Schooner John A Beckerman Lost in Hampton Roads Blizzard
Newport News Va Feb 28 The schooner John A Beckerman was rammed and sunk by the steamer Washington last night in Hampton Roads during a blizzard. The seven man crew was saved.
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Mon Dows
Hampton Ronda
Newport News
John A. Beckerman
Washington
Hampton Roads
Well Known Scientist Langley Dies at Smithsonian
P Langley, secretary of the Smithsonian Institution and renowned scientist worldwide, has died in Aiken South Carolina on February 25. The obituary notes his prominence in science and leadership at the museum.
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Aiken
P. Langley
Smithsonian Institution
Fourteen American Refugees Reach Kiukiang safely
American Consul General Rodgers reports from Shanghai that fourteen missionaries who fled Nanchang have all arrived Kiukiang. Naval movements include the gunboat Cuno from Nanking toward the scene and Descartes with gunboat Quires Haye heading to Kiukiang, with British forces already stationed there. A Canton dispatch notes rising anti foreign sentiment and reformist activity, while Japan models troop modernization and China faces antiforeign agitation in Changchow and Amoy regions.
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Washington
Rodgers
Shanghai
Nagthane
Kiukiang
Fl Cuno
Nanking
Gronbie
Descartes
Quires Haye
Clio
Peking
Imperial War College
Canton
Japan
Obin
Jel
Hongkong
Cincinnati
Cavite
Reform Party
Anton
Changchow
Amoy
China
Yanetse Valley
John Carroll Gallops to Rex Handicap Easy Win
John Carroll Galloped home an easy winner in the Rex handicap at City Park New Orleans. The Cor rigan colt won by a length despite being buffeted and cut off on the back stretch. The $1,250 prize went to the victor with The Gleam and Jack Dolan among other favorites also winning their races.
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New Orleans
Corrigan
John Carrail
City Park
Fhe Gleam
Jack Dolan
King Leopold
Merry Leap Year
the Gleam
Ingelthrift
Bradley's Pet
Big Bow
Padre
Helgerson
Joln Carroll
Debar
Shawana
Quinn Brody
Polly Prim
Astarita
Emerzencry
Fraser Party Wins at Oaklawn in Third Race Coup
In Hot Springs Arkansas on February 28 Edward Frazer and friends won a notable purse after a Louisville trained horse shipped in for a planned coup. The horse opened at 20 to 1 and moved to 1 to 5 as Radike rode three winners.
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Fraser
Hot Springs
Ark
Edward Frazer
Oaklawn du Convole
Louisville
Radike
Bucolic Wins Dramatic Oakland Race Clash
In San Francisco on February 28 Bucolic edged Tam o Shanter in a tight second race at Oakland. A thrilling fourth race followed with Massa Waders taking top honors on a clever ride by Brussel.
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San Francisco
Bucolic
Tam-o’-shanter
Oakland
Massa Waders
Brussel
Two Favorites Triumph at Fair Grounds in New Orleans
New Orleans February 28. Despite carnival attractions the crowd at the fair grounds packed the stands. Ben Houder showed superiority and led from start to finish to win in a gallop. Arnold, the other favorite, also had a hard drive to victory as the only other winner.
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New Orleans
Fair Grounds
Ben Houder
Arnold
Sign of Baseball's Advent
Philadelphia American League club members departed for spring training in Montgomery Alabama under Captain Harry Davis with the team set to begin preparations for the new season. The move marks the start of the baseball schedule and highlights the franchise’s early season plans.
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia American League Baseball Club
Montgomery
Alt
Harry Davis
Rochester Bowlers Triumph in State League Match
Syracuse N Y Feb 25 The Rochester team of the New York State Bowling league defeated the Syracuse team on the Long Branchaliers last night three straight games.
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Rochester Bowlers
Syracuse
N. Y
Rochester
New York State Bowling League
Long Branchaliers
Missionaries Reach Shanghai Families Safe, US Cable
A cablegram to the Methodist Board of Foreign Missions reports James, Charles and families, Lewis, Howe, Oghorn, Lahu, Newby and Hughes have all reached Shanghai safely. No property loss or injury details. tension noted from a fatal quarrel involving French Catholics and local magistrates.
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New York
Shanghai
Bounie Beg Triumphs at Ascot Amid Surprising Upset
In Los Angeles on February 38, Bounie Beg surged from 6 to 1 to win the third race at Ascot. Favorites took four of six races on the card, marking a notable day for bettors and bookmakers.
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Bounle Heg
Ascot
Los Angeles
Cal
Bounie Beg
Colgate Defeats Allegheny 32–15 In Season Finale
Colgate University beat Allegheny College 32 to 15 in the final basketball game of the season. Y. Fels led Colgate with 28 points. Hamilton was noted as a scorer on the Allegheny side.
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Colgate
Hamilton
Colgate University
Allegheny College
Tragic Benzine Fumes Claim at Canfield Plant
Albert Sunick ey, 19, found dead in a benzine engine vat at Canfield company plant in Cornopolis. Sovicker, supervising the engine room, suspected to have fallen asleep and drowned in fumes after entering the vat.
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Pittsbrg
Albert Sunickey
Canfield of Companys
Cornopelis
Sovicker
Hearst League Delegation Visits Albany for Legislature
The Independence League, invited guests of William R Hearst, brings a 500 strong delegation to Albany on a special train to advocate passage of measures supported by the league.
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Hearst Leas
Albany
Independence League
William R. Hearst
League
Yale Defeats Columbia In Narrow Gym Match
New Haven Conn Feb 28 Yale University edged Columbia 17 to 16 in a basketball game played at the Yale gymnasium last night with a tight defensive battle and a late decisive stretchby Yale.
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Yale
Columbia
New Haven
Conn
Yale Gymnasium
Fatal Church and State Riot in Le Puy Area
Serious disturbances erupted during an inventory of a village church near Sanges Haute Loire. A large armed crowd beat gendarmes. police fired, wounding fifteen, two mortally, as clashes continued.
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LE Puy
France
Bank Burglars Fail to Open Safe in Kenny Illinois
Five burglars broke into the People’s Bank at Kenny Illinois on February 29 stealing $400 in coin. They could not open the interior safe containing $5,000 and fled after being seen by hotel servant girls who were too frightened to scream.
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Kenny Bank
Lincoln
Kenny
Hey
Fire at San Martin theater kills four in Valparaiso report
Fire erupted at the San Martin vaudeville theater in Santiago after a defective electric light exploded behind the scenes causing curtains to catch fire. The blaze quickly swept the building leaving four dead and three missing as crowds of spectators fled.
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Thester Haris
Velparaiso
Valparaiso
Chile
San Martin
Santiago
Electric Line Proposal From Geneva to Newark
A hearing before the state board of railroads commissioners considered the Geneva Phelps and Newark Railway Company plan to build an electric road linking Geneva to Newark via Phelps. The proceeding addressed the construction and route within Geneva and surrounding areas.
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Geneva
Newark
State Board of Railroads
Geneva, Phelps and Newark Railway Company
Phelps
Steel Trust Orders No Coal Strike Message
In Pittsburg on February 28 a directive proclaims No coal strike. The steel trust issues the command to Francis L. Robbins of Pittsburg Coal Co while Robbins is in New York negotiating with John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers of America.
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Steel Trust
Pittsburg
The
Francis L. Robbins
Pittsburg Coal Company
New York
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
Senator Elsberg II Confined by Illness in Albany Hotel
Senator Nathaniel A. Elsberg of New York is bedridden in his Albany apartment at the Hotel Ten Eye after contracting pneumonia. A notice in the senate records says he is excused from attendance.
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Sentor Eisberg II
Albany
N.Y
Nathaniel A. Elsberg
New York
Ten Eye
Mansfield Denies Cancer Rumor In Buffalo Speech
Buffalo February 28 Richard Mansfield refutes cancer rumors saying he is in perfect health and not suffering from any incurable disease. He urged skepticism toward the circulating reports and thanked supporters.
Carnegie Suit Seeks Block on Fifth Avenue Lot Sale
William Stone and daughter Mrs. James A. Burden Jr sue Andrew Carnegie to enjoin the sale of a Fifth Avenue lot, arguing their claim to the property. The action centers on a dispute over ownership and transfer between the longtime parties.
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New York
William ©. Stonne
James A. Burden, Jr
Andrew Carnegie
Fifth Avenue
Mine Explosion at Piper Kills Five in Alabama
BIRMINGHAM Feb 28 An explosion in the Piper AML mine killed five men and injured several others outside the mine. The Little Cahaba Coal Company operates the Cahaba Geld mine in the Cahaba district.
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Piger
Ala
Birmingham
Piper
Aml
Little Cahaba Coal Company
Cahaba
Mrs Caroline Flower Faces Hotel Linen Theft Charges
New York February 28 Mrs Caroline M Flower a musician and apartment house owner was arraigned here on two counts of stealing bed linen from the St Regis Hotel. The case centers on alleged pilfering of hotel property.
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Yn Powkle Life
New York
Caroline Aml. Flower
Wis
St. Regis
Smallest-Footed Miss Bradley Weds Allen Conkling
Cincinnati February 28 Miss Susaya Bradley famed for the smallest feet of a young woman in the United States married Allen Conkling in Cincinnati. The ceremony linked two names in local curiosity history as a unusual union drew attention from onlookers.
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Cincinnati
Susaya Bradley
United States
Allen
Conkling
Moorzun at Tangier on a Morocco touring excursion
Tangier reports P. Morgan of New York arrived with a party on a touring excursion into Morocco.
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Moorzun
Tangier
P. Morgan
New York
Morocco
Quotations on Love Friendship and Virtue
Fragments of quotes from Maclaren Socrates Stevenson and Mignon reflect on love friendship doubt and virtue. The piece discusses time eternity usefulness and the belief that sorrow can cleanse the conscience but only in virtuous people.
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Alexander Maclaren
D. D
Socrates
Robert
Louis Stevenson
Modeste Mignon
Ancient Micand villa find stuns archaeological world
Harper's Magazine recounts a northern ridge dig where a carved stone vase with a bird head crest was recovered in a fresh grave. The piece, praised as a chef d oeuvre of an ancient artist, reflects skilled drilling, polishing, and ceremonial use among a tribal council of chronicled artisans.
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Sully
Mound C
Micandville
Harper’s Magazine
Misread Signage Spurs Witty Text Distortions in Transcriptions
A playful exploration shows stenographic errors where single signs stand for multiple words causing comical mistranslations. Examples include phrases morphing into nonsensical lines about deeds, nations, and histories, revealing how typewriter misreads created humorous distortions.
Burglar hides amid piano as daughters rehearse in Harlem home
A burglar who entered a Harlem house was caught hiding behind the piano as three daughters practiced and their brother’s violin teacher arrived. He pleaded to be arrested, joking that new pianos awaited him in jail.
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Harlem
Ralf
Jessone
New York
Cooperation and Socialism in Belgium Explored
Fra Vanderlip describes Belgium’s socialist movement as strongly co operative with large organizations shaping nearly every economic sector. He notes state opposition is weak and calls Belgian co operatives generally more successful than American efforts, aided by extensive libraries on economics and social science, observed during a Ghent recruiting visit.
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Belgium
Fay
America
OWI
Ghent
Fra. Vanderlip
Scribner's
Kepler and the Quackery of Medieval Astronomy
The article recounts Kepler's remark on medieval astronomers who compromised with occult sciences to earn a living. It notes he argued astronomy must sustain its mother by charms and warns that pure astrological reading fed no bread.
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Kepler
Dog Story Stirs Crowd at Anniversary Sermon
A fragment from a Ches hire school Bishop Brawster reading a tale about a minister’s misfortune with a chewed manuscript ends with a boy’s quip. The anecdote recalls a tinister who apologized for a short sermon by blaming his dog for chewing the manuscript lines.
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Cheshire ‘School
Brawster
Lippincott's
Hall's Catarrh Cure and Frederick Treves on Genius
An early 20th century ad extols Hall's Catarrh Cure as a constitutional remedy with a money back offer and mentions Druggists selling it. It also quotes Sir Frederick Treves calling brilliant surgeons highly dangerous and out of place in medicine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
FP. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
F. J. Chenny & Co
Ake Hall
Frederick Treves
Edward
Celestial Dog Story Told by Chinese Minister
In Washington a Chinese minister recounts a tale of a man with three dogs who whip them for sleeping on a teakwood couch. Each night he finds the couch warm from their bodies, then later discovers the dogs cooling the couch with their breath, prompting a further whipping. On the third night the dogs blow on the couch to cool it before he returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New Orleans Times Democrat
Stolen Seat Incident Cited As Rudeness On City Streetcar
A complaint condemns a rude man who fails to yield a paid-for streetcar seat to a woman. The article critiques the streetcar manager for not supplying the reserved seat as paid, labeling the man aggressive and the manager negligent.
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Butte Inter-Momadin
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