Modern cliff dwellers and the rise of apartment living
A United States Consul notes Americans abroad favoring apartment life over houses. He observes New York and other cities transforming with tall multi story buildings, driving up rents, reshaping neighborhoods, and altering living standards as foreign born tenants replace traditional American homes.
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United States
Europe
Aio
Evers
W.O. Bryan
Lfe
New York
Fifth, Park
Madison Avenues
50Th
110Th Street
Fifth Avenue
Central Park
Open Door in Manchuria and American Trade Rise
After the Russo Japanese war the Open Door policy in Manchuria is seen as permanent with free trade for all nations. American exports to China grow sharply, especially July sales and seven month totals, while Chinese merchants respond with a boycott over U S policy, yet officials expect diplomacy and price competitiveness to sustain future trade growth.
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Manchuria
Russia
United States
Nem
Japan
Slay
China
Enzhkind
Chu
Ching
America
Sam
Great Commercial Guilds
Japanese Reason for Success Baron Komura cites just cause honesty and simple living
Baron Komura attributes Japan's success to a just cause and absolute honesty in administration and to extreme simplicity of life among the masses, arguing these virtues sustain the nation's progress.
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Baron Komura
Japan
Old Virginia Lovers Reunite For Westward Wedding Plan
Mrs. Lehi Moir of Lynchburg Virginia learned of her childhood sweetheart Charlie Clay’s death after decades apart. The two lovers, once engaged, kept photos and letters across the years and planned to marry upon her arrival in Washington state. She traveled to Ohio and learned he had died. The story ends with grief and a vow to visit his grave.
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Virginia
Ontaha
Lehi Moir
Lynchburg
Lela Saunders
Charlie Clay
Vaye Clay
lSst
Washington State
Lela Sanders
Moir
Chay
West
Washington
Tie Hind
Oilerha
Ben Butler and New Orleans in Yellow Fever Sanitation
The article recalls General Butler's wartime grasp of Federal control in New Orleans and his sanitation measures. It notes strong opposition yet credits quarantine and cleanliness with curbing yellow fever. Citizens even funded health initiatives by subscription, demonstrating public support for sanitary authority.
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Baftain Express
Ben Butler
Rleggs
Butler
New Orleans
Literary Works of John Hay Published by Daughter
The selection of a literary executor by John Hay’s heirs is approved. His daughter Mrs. Tayne Whitney inherits unfinished manuscripts and will prepare for publication the former states papers. Whitney, a contributor to leading periodicals, aims to publish Hay and publish children’s stories reflecting childhood perspectives. Her husband Payne Whitney and her London connections aided her work.
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John Tay
Inits
Tayne Whitney
Helen Fins
National Capital
Miss Hay
London
Payne Whitney
Adelbert Hay
Danger in Door Knobs Says Lancet on Sanitary Risk
A Lancet commentary warns dirty door knobs pose sanitary risks from constant hand contact and potential contamination. It notes the public health concern and urges hygiene awareness to reduce transmission.
Parcels Post Debate Split Between Trade and Hubbard
A controversy over parcels post pits Elbert Hubbard against the St Paul Trade. The Trade argues the system would centralize business and crush small merchants while aiding big mail order houses. The piece questions whether catalog houses benefit rural customers or erode choice and local stores.
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St. Paul
Elbert Tlubbard
Hubbard
Joert
Reading of Lotteries Case Involves German Suspect
Information from the Paese Otfee Department alleges that lottery ticket selling is active in the United States prompting an investigation and a fraud order against K E P Bogelsang of Hamburg Germany. He is said to conduct the Hamburg State Lottery Brunswick State Lottery and the Hessian State Lottery. Cyrenla arrests at the New York Post Office show mail from Hamburg soliciting remittances for tickets and forwarding funds to Tiegelsang or Piambure.
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Paese Otfee Department
United States
Wich
Ocean
Genaiist KE
P Bogelsang
Hamburg
Germany
Brunswick
Cyrenla Irs
New York Post
Hambure
Tiegelsang
Piambure
Bankers Oppose Standard Oil Trust in 19th Century
Pittsburg bankers led by the Mellons began an organized opposition to the Standard Oil Trust. Their effort quickly faced strong pushback and was promptly suppressed by the trusts' influence.
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Washington Post
Mellons
Pittsburg
Standard Oil Trust
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Trinity
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Dhedros
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Millar
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Budapest
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Moscow
Chicago
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Berlin
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Madrid
GRA
Park
Nest
York City
Samuel J. Tilden
Qpendor
Hay
John Hay
Ernest
Haskell
Eugene P. Lyle, Jr
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the Storm
Maximilian
Mexico
Jacqueline
St. Louis Republic
N. Y. Times Saturday Review
N. Y. Globe
Doubleday, Page & CO
East 16Th St
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