Passing of a Grand Character in Philadelphia Society
The Philadelphian notes Cornelia B. Bocover of 4041 Walnut Street died last Wednesday. A brave, eloquent advocate for women, she championed matron appointments at police stations and supported Frances Willard and the Woman's Christian Temperance Union. Her marriages linked to William G. Moorhead and James Matlack Scovel. Her public life spanned reform, charity, and Christian service. The obituary honors a fearless ally of the oppressed and a promoter of humane causes.
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Philadelphian
Cornelia B. Bocover
Walnut Street
Holy Land
William B. Smith
William G. Moorhead
Moorhead Brothers
Pittsburg
Jay Cooke
8Covel
Frances Willard
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
McLean Denies Ohio Senate Endorsement Bid
Rumors link John R. McLean proprietor of the Cincinnati Enquirer with seeking Ohio Democratic endorsement for U S Senator. McLean says the claim is false and that the main battle this year centers on the governorship with no thought of a senate nomination. He does not desire such a nomination.
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McLean
John R. McLean
Cincinnati Enquirer
United States
Ohio
Ohio Democrats
Helladotherium Rediscovered In Semliki Forest Claim
Sir Harry Johnston reports a living mammal from the Semliki forests is new to science and resembles Helladotherium. The ox sized, cloven hoofed ruminant may be a living representative of the extinct Helladotherium or a closely allied form related to the giraffe. A skin and two skulls were obtained from Fort Mbeni. A separate note cites a Connellsville Pa official corralling lynchers after a mob attacked a jail and seized a prisoner.
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Harry Johnston
Semliki Forests
London Times
Greece
Asia Minor
Fort Mbeni
Editorial Sparks Global Talk on Irish Leader OBrien
The Irish People editorial attacks King Edward and Catholic church dignitaries, spotlighting William O’Brien’s career. The piece praises his journalistic rise from Cork Daily Herald to parliamentarian, noting his age about sixty, his independence, and multiple political prosecutions.
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William O’brien
The
Irish People
Edward
Cork Daily Herald
Freeman’s Journal
United Ireland
the Irish People
Cork
House of Commons
O’brien
Seward Centenary Observed in Florida Orange County
In Florida Orange County New York a centennial tribute honored Dr Samuel S Seward noted for his intellect firmness and patriotism. The event recalled his son William H Seward and featured addresses by the son and Rev Samuel S Seward of New York City.
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Seward
Florida
Orange County
New York
Lincoln
Samuel 8
Sewar
William H. Shward
William H. Seward
Samuel 8. Seward
New York City
Native African printers at Mpala publish first book
Catholic mission at Mpala on Lake Tanganyika trains natives in brick making, iron work and printing. A year ago the introduced printing produced a 56 page geography in the native language, with map by Father G. Van Acker and hands on teaching from typesetting to binding.
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Lake Tanganyika
Mpala
Central Africa
Europe
G. van Acker
Central
Africa
New York Sun
New Yorks Adirondack Park Forever Preserved By State Action
The Adirondack Mountains and Catskills are declared state property in a vast protected tract to be managed for forestry and wildlife. The area will be preserved to safeguard river headwaters and outdoor recreation with state firemen, game-watchers, and fish-keepers overseeing the lands. The Adirondack region, from Ontario to the Hudson and touching the St. Lawrence, is described as a monumental conservation effort.
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Adirondack Mountains
New York
New Forest
Adirondack Park
Catskills
Ontario
Hudson
St. Lawrence
Lake Alice
Champlain
State Fish Commission
London Spectator
Germ Theory and How Disease Spreads
The article explains that disease is caused by poisonous germs entering the body and that leucocytes destroy these germs. It notes health relies on a strong immune system, and weakness allows germs to multiply and harm the body.
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New York World
Invention of the Pneumatic Tire by American W. Thompson
Historic note credits American William Thompson with inventing the pneumatic tire in 1847, a development that greatly aided the bicycle’s popularity. The account highlights Thompson's role and the year of invention.
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8 W. Thompson
Western Canada December weather draws Minnesota visitors
Thomas Regan and Collins of Eden Valley Minnesota traveled to Calgary in December as delegates to inspect grazing and grain lands offered at low prices. They praised warm weather, abundant feed, and fertile lands in Alberta and Assiniboia Yorkton district. They report wheat and oats yields and anticipate opportunities in new districts in Assiniboia and Saskatchewan.
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Collins
Eden Valley
Minnesota
Western Canada
Calgary
Manitoba
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Yorkton
Assiniboia
Yorktowers
Saskatchewan
Travel Sale to California Sparks Summer Bargain Frenzy
Cheap round trip tickets to San Francisco offered by Southern Pacific July 6 to 18 with return by August 31. First class passage includes stopovers and through Pullman cars on Sunset Ogden or Shasta routes. Purchases via W G Nefmyer-W A J P Co 288 Clark Street Chicago IL.
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San Francisco
Southern Pacific Company
Sunset
Ogden
Shasta
Pullman Palace
Pullman
Particwars
W. G. Nefmyer
W. A
3. P. Co
Clark Street
Chicago
Ill
French Embassy Residence Planned in Washington
The French government will have an official Washington residence on nearly two acres atop a knoll with commanding city views. Architect Carre will design the embassy home, aiming to showcase the finest French architecture west of the Atlantic.
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Washington
Carre
Atlantic
Grain-O advertised as coffee substitute for all ages
An advertisement promotes GRAIN-O as a grain based drink to replace coffee. It claims rich mocha like color, gentle on the stomach, suitable for children and adults, and priced at 5 cents per package. Pomades from ox fat with various perfumes are also advertised.
A Real Utopia in Queens Land Town of About 1000 Inhabitants
The settlement of A Real Utopia at Dunwich Moretown bay Queens land houses about 1,000 people with two births and two deaths in four years. There are no streets or shops, free admission to a theater, free clothes and meals, minimal work, a free hospital and library, a post office with stamped letters when money is tight, and a rarely used lockup.
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Dunwich
Moretown Bay
Queensland
South Dakota Farms Featured in Railway Booklet
An illustrated booklet issued by the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway describes the Aberdeen to Missouri River region as newly served by a railway line. The brochure offers location information and may be obtained by sending a two cent stamp to F A Miller, General Passenger Agent, Chicago Illinois.
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South Dakota
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Aberdeen
Missouri River
F. A. Miller
Chicago
Ill
Meteorite falls in Porto Alegre with colossal dimensions
The Porto Alegre meteorite is reported to measure 56 feet at its base and 86 feet tall, remarkable dimensions for a space rock.
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Porto Alegre
Brazil
Rail line promotes Spirit and Okoboji lakes booklet
The Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway issues a booklet describing Spirit and Okoboji lakes in Northwestern Iowa. Free copies are mailed on request to Jnc. G. Farmer, Assistant General Passenger Agent, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
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Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Railway
Spirit and
Okoboji
Iowa
Jnc
G. Farmer
Cedar Rapids
Stettin Population Surges Amid Seaport Ties to Berlin
Stettin now counts 209,988 residents, up 69,264 in five years, as the port city thrives on its link to Berlin.
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Stettin
Berlin
War times and supplements stir interest in Missouri
A cluttered column lists Morgan’s Manual supplements with maps and county seats, then jumps to anecdotes on German city growth, patent remedies, and advertisements. It notes Diet cures, tonics, and elixirs, plus casual references to sports and daily life.
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Oklahoma
Morgan
Sec
Dick T. Morgan
Perry
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