The Rise of Speed Toys From Velocipedes to Autos
A historical sketch traces swift travel from early straddle-wheels to steam carriages, then safety bicycles, and the shift by American magnates like Vanderbilt and Astor to import faster luxury conveyances. It notes speeds, factories, and the transformation of pleasure vehicles into practical innovations.
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Atany
Frewsom
Dandies
Paris
Landon
Congret
Treyvithick
Oliver Evans
United States
Ike W
Ki. Vanderbilt, Jr
Jace Astor
Albert €. Bostwick
America
Europe
New York
The World's Anarchists and International Action
English expert John Sweeney argues anarchism is an international problem fueled by alien operatives. He cites Voltairine de Cleyre and Emma Goldman, warns of foreign influence on youth, and urges global cooperation to stamp out anarchist activity. He notes lit erature and incidents tied to France Italy Austria and Spain.
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John Sweeney
Scotland Yard
England
Voltairine de Cleyre
London
Emini Goldman
Faeland
Toqdayo
Tussitun
Adi
France
Actes de Justice
Carnot
Italy
Austria
Spain
Owas
Hell
Aeho
Pra Ener
Sickness in Samoa and Native Healers described
Surgeon Spear reports Samoan natives suffer pneumonia and bronchitis after adopting wet modern clothing. They blame inner devils for illness and rely on lomi lomi and plant decorations, while patent remedies are trusted. Treatment inflates pain counts, with forced eating and confinement to drive out spirits.
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Samoa
Surgeon Spear
Navy
Ao Sick Santean
US Immigration Law Fails to Curb Anarchists Said Ineffective
Mr Sweeney argues that US rules against anarchists are weak while American officials say enforcement is limited. Congress empowered the Immigration Bureau after McKinley’s assassination, but only John Turner faced deportation after legal battles. Officials note many anarchists enter ports despite the law and speech remains largely unrestrained.
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Mr. Sweeney
United States
England
Congress
McKinley
Immigration Bureau
John Turner
United States Supreme Court
Inspector Sweeney
Peat as Locomotive Fuel Gains Attention in New England
The Boston and Maine railroad tested peat as locomotive fuel with promising results. Maine bogs offer abundant peat stores and Lewington Massachusetts hosts a peat deposit said to supply railroads entering Boston for 25 years. A carload was delivered for further experiments to evaluate its viability against coal.
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New England
Maine
Boston and Maine Railroad
Lewington
Mass
Boston
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H. L. Bowden
Florida
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National Association of Autoamobile
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Manchester
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Niasouri
John Farsor
Chicago
Hia
Gen Gamen
Loobst
Flend
Czolggsz
Coeurbesay Muanses
Tony
H. T
Waite Sewna Machine Co
Cleveland, Ohio
Union
the Budget Company
Washington Street
Pensions
Pension Bureau
Taber & Whitman CO
Warder
Washington, D.C
Fist
Martin Pley Arms Co
New Haven
Conn
Aurora
Ill
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National Photographic Chemical Company
St. and Penn Ave
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