The Prince's Pranks and Other Literary Notes
A collage of literary news notes: Mia bo Mia bo Charles Lowe’s novel with the Kaiser as hero. comparisons tracking authors’ output. Chase S Osborn’s two volume South America study The Andean Land. a centennial Holmes event in Cambridge with notable speakers and readings. China imitates European literature with translating works. French authors Dumas Hugo. Tolstoi represents Russia. essays by Spencer Huxley Mill cited. Francis Thompson’s Shelley's essay history: rejected by Dublin Review, later published after 72 years, generating a second edition.
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Charles Lowe
London Times
Berlin
Prince
James Lane Allen
David Graham Phillips
Robert W. Chambers
Jack London
Chase S. Osborn
Sault Ste. Marie
Michigan
South America
A. C. McClurg & Co
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Sanders Theater
Cambridge
Elot
Edward Waldo Emerson
Higginson
Samuel M. Crothers
Charles Townsend Copeland
Dr. Holmes
The
Cambridge Historical Society
China
Japan
Russia
Tolstoi
Herbert Spencer
Huxley
John Stuart Mill
Francis Thompson
Shelley
Cardinal
Vaughan
Dublin Review
Curious Lighting From Past Ages Described
In the Illuminating Engineer L Locian notes that crude lighting persists alongside modern systems. He cites Mulberry Street gourd lamps filled with rancid butter and cheese, used as light sources, with wicks and edible containers. Polish and Hungarian wax candles from ozocerite are also described, including a failed Paris attempt at smokeless black coal wax candles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Locian
Manhattan
Mulberry Street
Poland
Hungary
Lo Dian
Paris
Public Eye Focus on Railroad Omidal-Well Route
A terse note from the Baltimore American quotes a disgruntled traveler about a railroad road in the public eye. The exchange hints at controversy and public scrutiny surrounding the rail line’s route and operations.
First Policewoman in Chicago and Other Notables
Mrs Josephine Sullivan becomes Chicago's first sworn policewoman assigned to deter theft in department stores. Field Marshal Lord Roberts celebrated a golden wedding, with public enthusiasm. Notes compare ghee preserves, telephone use in the US, blind students self support, and other varied curiosities from science and world affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Sullivan
Chicago
Lord Roberts
Bobs
Cure for Rubumatism Promised by Chicago Doctor
Cure guaranteed in nine days by Dr. Edwards. Money refunded if not cured. Send $3.00 and address for testimonials on file. Address FE Edwards 1475 Milwaukee Ave Chicago Tl. Summer coats lined with Shantung noted. Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup advertised for teething and colic. Lace fashion highlighted for shoes.
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Dr. Edwards
Bend
Edwards
Milwaukee Ave
Chicago
CASCARETS Promoted For Liver And Bowels By Trial
A 1910s style notice touts CASCARETS as a health aid for liver and bowels. It claims wide user trust and describes price ten cents per box for a week's treatment. The piece also mentions luxury goods and regional industrial notes, including river power and peat gas research, but centers on CASCARETS merit and mass use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diamya
M. Summers
Notre Dame, Ind
Allen's Foot-Ease Cures Burn and Itch for Mrs Walker
Local ad urges readers to ask their druggist for Allen's Foot-Ease after Mrs W J Walker of Carden New Jersey reports relief from burning itching and uncomfortable feet. Sold by all druggists for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Women Sabbath Alliance Circulates Appeal to NY Socialites
The Womans Sabbath Alliance of New York issues a circular urging prominent women to refrain from hosting entertainments on Sundays that deprive servants of rest, encouraging observance of a day of quiet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womans Sabbath Alliance of
New York
Large Asia Bridge Opens for Burma Railroad
A double leaf roller lift bridge, the largest movable structure in Asia, spans a two hundred feet opening for a Burma railroad project built by a Chicago company. Tests show sixteen inch air movement from fifteen mph wind per hour. Sequin decorations and fashion notes appear amid page filler.
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Asia
Chicago
Burma
Grape Nuts Proclaimed Foundation of Health
A New Hampshire woman recounts digestive collapse and relief after switching to Grape Nuts. She describes pain relief, improved digestion, clearer mind, restored strength and weight, and returning to work as a "new woman." The ad notes the booklet The Road to Wellville and affirms the letters as genuine human interest stories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hampshire
Wellville
Taft to Visit Omaha After White House Talks
In Washington Senator Brown and Beveridge attended a White House luncheon to discuss tariff plans. President Taft will visit Omaha on September 20 for several hours, with entertainment arranged including a dinner and a tour of the den before departing for Union Station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Brown
White House
Otters
Beveridge
Dolliver
Senate
Omaha
Neb
William H. Taft
H. J. Penfold
Norris Brown
Penfold
Senator Brown
Union Station
Taft
Two Boys Rescue Full of Nerve Save Men in Creek Near Kennard
In Nebraska Charles Wrich and cousin Henry leaped to action when Peter Lohse and William Weise slipped into a ten foot deep pool at Henry Wrichs farm. Weise recovered quickly, Lohse remained unconscious for hours and stayed ill afterward.
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Kennard
Charles Wrich
Henry
Tady
Henry Wrich
Here
Peter Lohse
William Weise
Weise
Lohse
Heavy Rain, Electric Storm Hit Wahoo Neb
A heavy downpour accompanied by an electric storm drenched the area. Government gauge records 2.14 inches of rain with creeks rising. July total rainfall figures show 6797 inches in the region.
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Wahoo
Neb
Lynching Ends Trial as George Johnson Hangs Near Platte City
In Platte City Missouri George Johnson a white man who killed farmer John W Moore near Platte City on June 20 was lynched. Fears after the murder led to his being taken to Kansas City for safety and he was returned for a trial that day.
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Lynne
ST. Joseph
George Johnson
John W. Moore
Platte City
Johnson
Kansas City
Banker Charles Brown Dies After Suicide Attempt Aboard Steamer Vanderland
Antwerp dispatch reports Charles Brown a Buffalo banker committed suicide by cutting his throat on the steamer Vanderland as it neared Antwerp. He suffered from melancholia and had earlier tried to jump into the sea when the vessel was at Dover.
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Antwerp
Charles Brown
Buffalo
Vanderland
Mr. Brown
Vaderland
Dover
Young Man Struck by Lightning Near Mitchell South Dakota
Richard Doering aged 25 was killed at his father s farm when lightning struck as he stood on a wagon. His two brothers and father three rods away in the field were unharmed. Lightning also struck Dr King s house, tearing a hole in the roof and ceiling and rendering him unconscious.
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Burke
Reatriog
Llenry Dewey
Arthur Martz
Dewey
Laura Huntley
Robert G Hurst
Ott Kearney
Wt. Huntley
Stephens
Hurst
Lind Wasnt
Fenton
Itumboldt
Aurora
Nébr
Lee Waggoner
Howe
O. A. Cooper
William, Cooper
Cooper
Lashara
Baumann
Fremont
Joseph H. Wech
Charles Lee
Shamberg
New Home Telephone Company
Beatrice Exchange
Barneston
Liberty
Wymore
Ponce City
Tecumseh
Fairbury
H. F. Cook
Beatrice
Board of Education
Kathryn Gibson
Weeping Water
Nebr
Meyer
Union Depot
Mitchell
S. D
Richard Doering
E E. King
Nebraskan Resists Robbery in Denver Lodging House
Harry E. Brown a Dalton Neb merchant woke at 4 AM to a burning mouth sensation and fought off a robber in a Denver lodging house. Brown, partly under narcotic influence, prevented a chloroform attack and robbery of several hundred dollars, nearly thwarting the thief from jumping from a third story window when arrest loomed.
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Denver
Col
Harry E. Brown
Dalton
Neb
Brown
Mains Buckle Causes Water Famine in Mexico City
After four days of acute water scarcity following an earthquake buckling the city mains, Guillermo Beltran Puga director of public works said relief is near. Across the city water remains scarce as crowds gather at remaining taps and carry water in brews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Mexico
Guillermo Beltran Puga
Accident Injures Sterling Couple and Child after Collision
In Sterling Nebraska Mr and Mrs August Brunke and their young son were in town when a Adams county auto returning from a palsy game collided with their rig. The horse bolted, throwing Mr Brunke and the child who escaped with minor injuries. Mrs Brunke was badly bruised and unconscious for hours.
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Sterling, Neb
August Brunke
Smalll Son
Adams
Burlington Depot Burns at Hyannis Wyoming
Fire started on the Burlington depot roof in Hyannis Wyoming from locomotive sparks and the building was totally destroyed. Second story occupant Agent W H Prettyman and family escaped in night clothes losing personal effects while insurance of 500 dollars on furniture stood. Freight and express in the warehouse were saved and tickets plus valuable papers were rescued. A metal roof would be installed this week and a temporary car depot is in use.
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Burlington Depot
Wyannis
Hyannis
W. H. Prettyman
Express
Mm Bok
Tornado Strikes Bartley Nebraska Causes Heavy Damage
A tornado hit Bartley Nebraska at about eight o clock in the evening tearing down buildings twisting off telephone poles unroofing cars and tearing grain stacks in Bartington yards. About half an inch of rain accompanied the twister and no lives were reported lost.
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Bartley, Ned
Bartington
Lincoln Land Company
Northwestern Freight Trains Collide Near Fremont Neb
Northwestern freight trains Nos 40 and 43 collided at Rawhide crossing two miles east of Fremont due to limited visibility from heavy rain. Both engines were badly damaged but did not topple. No 46 eastbound had orders to take the Rawhide siding but could not see the light and signals. Conductors Wirelock and Furst led the respective trains.
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Northwestern
Fremont
Neb
Wirelock
Furst
Rawhide Crossing
Rawhide
Haadlinhta
Pair arraigned in suit case theft case
Charles Lee and Joseph Welsh were arraigned for stealing Earl Couloumbe’s suit case. After witnesses identified them, Welsh pleaded guilty. both men were sentenced to thirty days in the county jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Lee
Joseph Welsh
Justice Court
Earl Couloumbe
Sioux City
Welsh
Local Grocery Sale Moves Kearney Market Ahead
Pierce and Crisman of Kearney sell their grocery business to B. F. Rogers and W. H. Crosen. The buyers, from Washington DC, have moved their families to Kearney. W H Otis from Washington DC arrived in Beatrice to inspect postal equipment for the post office addition and future plans.
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Pierce & Crisman
Kearney
B. F. Rogers
W. H. Crosen
Wshington
D. C
W. H. Otis
Washington
DD. C
Beatrice
Conn Tion
Truilt
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Rochester
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Royal Norman College For the Blind
Bling
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Pekin
Syria
Palestine
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Mit
Peticodiac River
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Quebec
Countess de Blonay
Brussels
Cavalry Guild
Nineveh
Marie Antoinette
Finge
South Africa
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N, N. U. 1096
York, Nebr
Bart
Wotes
Mabrok
Bettie
Ighe
White Plains
Isaac N. Mills
Pease Bnd
Droj Amos
Stanford
Mills
Baker
Thaw
Justice Mills
Jerome
Evelyn Nesbit
Morehauser
Austin Flint
White
Martin W. ‘Littleton
Dr. Flint
Yarmouth
Bens Spreches
Sherman
Tos
Fis
Aldrich
Hale
Committee On Finance
Ztrom
Charles Oreneed
Mr. Barnes
Eva
Citizens State Bank of
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Oakdale
Columbus
Civil Service
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United States Patent Office
Union Facific
Dannebrog
Commercial Club
Hollingworth
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