Panama Canal Will Be Profitable With Increased Trade
The article argues that six years after completion the canal could handle 7.5 million tons with $12.75 million in revenue, rising to 10 million tons annually. It notes indirect payoffs from competition with Europe, predicts a U.S. population of 100 million by opening, and asserts a stronger American merchant fleet would be needed to cover costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama Canal
Suez Canal
Penfield
Europe
United States
Chicago
Inter Ocean
Literary Notes on Authors and Works in 1904
The item surveys translations of Katherine Thurston and reactions to Sherlock Holmes, plus notes on Miss Bellard's Inspiration and Mrs. Wiggin buying Quillcote near Hollis Maine. It covers James Lane Allen on Heelan Sandwith, Mrs Essington by Esther and Lucia Chamberlain, and the Chamberlains' publishing beginnings in 1904.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Cecil Thurston
Sherlock Holmes
Dr. Doyle
Kent
Miss Bellard
W. D. Howell
Mr. Howells
Kate Douglas Wiggin
Penelope
Sunnybrook Farm
Rose
Quillcote
Saco
Hollis
Macaulay
Alice Hogan Rice
George Eliot
Esther
Lucia Chamberlain
California
Ainslee’s
New York
Lucia
The Arizona Prison Carved From a Mountain
The Clifton Arizona jail is a hole in a mountainside blasted by dynamite with two cells carved inside a deep cut. One cell holds death row inmates or long-term prisoners while the other detains cowboys and miners after sprees. A lean-to adobe portico houses the sheriff shared office, with food slid under a door four inches above ground as prisoners feed themselves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arizona
New York Tribune
West
Clifton
Ariz
New York to Chicago Fast Rail Plans Reported
The article notes efforts to speed travel between New York and Chicago and mentions a groundbreaking schedule aiming to cut trip times. It recalls past attempts and claims a mid-journey average speed exceeding a mile per minute, signaling a new era in passenger service and the broad impact on rail travel nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fforts Imade
New York
Chicago
Jord
Inez
Pennsylvania
Orteen
Aca
York
I Ostrn
Chicago Daily News
Panama Canal's Promise for American Trade
A North American Review excerpt by Frederick of Pruheld asks if the Panama Canal will pay like the Suez. It argues the canal will shorten Atlantic routes, boosting U S business, with estimates of reduced distances from New York to Asia and other routes, noting substantial traffic projections and Penfield's figures.
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Asatte
Frederick of
Pruheld
North American Review
Escnetus
Encour
Sior
England
Birge
Bombay
New York
New Orleans
Mississippi River
St. Louis
Panama Canal
Penfield
Love in a Flat and the Modern Home
A New York Sun column contemplates changing domestic life as love adapts to flats and tenements. It contrasts past cottage homes with urban living where a woman marries for a home but finds it replaced by crowded, noisy shared spaces and constant service.
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Puellae Risus
New York Sun
Luvaries of Rural Life
A St Louis Republic excerpt notes rural towns turning to urban standards through investments and improvements. It argues country homes gain city-like comforts, with farms nearing metropolitan advantages in living standards and modern conveniences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Republic
Punishing the Rich Criminal at Fort Leavenworth
A Boston Herald critique notes Bigelow the Milwaukee bank embezzler enjoys special treatment at Fort Leavenworth, while arguing that five years of hard labor for bank embezzlement may be a cruel and unusual punishment for self made bankers.
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Fort Leavenworth
Bigelow
Milwaukee
Boston Herald
Tuning device aids stringed instruments via reeds
A California or Salt Lake City inventor develops a reed based tuning device for guitars mandolins and other string instruments The system uses lengthwise reeds to sympathetically vibrate with a tuned string and adjust pitch The description notes the device aligns reeds with the corresponding string to tune the instrument and mentions book references on the topic
City seeks to stamp out schoolborne diseases with strict book rules
An ordinance aims to curb epidemics among schoolchildren by banning non paper coverings on books and requiring disinfected returned texts. Schools with free book distributions must recover and disinfect used volumes, and students must keep books only as long as needed. The measure also prohibits redistributing pencils sponges or other student items. Violations carry a 25 dollar fine.
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Board of Health
World's Merchant Marine Tonnage and Leading Nations
France estimates place the world merchant fleet at 33,643,000 tons with 24,853 vessels, including 12,671 steamers totaling 27,184,000 tons and 12,182 sailing ships totaling 6,459,000 tons. England leads with 16,006,374 tons. America 3,671,956. Germany 3,983,247, followed by Norway France and others.
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England
America
France
New York
Germany
Norway
Italy
Russia
Spain
Japan
Denmark
Austria-Hungary
Belgium
Greece
Brazil
Turkey
Chile
Portugal
Argentina
Skinning in Building Practices Alleged in Church Plans
An American Contract or reports a church group approved a $100,000 bid for a new edifice but faced bids up to $250,000. The architect promised reductions to keep costs near $140,000, amounting to a skinning scheme. The tale ends noting the prevalence of selecting the prettiest woman as the town’s measure of sense.
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Philo
Crocodile Capture in Malayan Waters Remarkable Rescue
A writer in Blackwool's Magazine notes crocodiles travel inland seeking pools. in Malay Peninsula three beasts reached Tai-ping lake. Maxwell and Manap trap one with cords, binding jaws and legs, transforming it into a trussed carcass. Manap then delivers the fatal blows and receives a government reward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackwool
Malay Peninsula
Mr. Maxwell
Manap
Hairs on the Head Count Shock: 120000 in Adults
A Detroit Free Press note says scientists estimate about 1000 hairs per square inch on the scalp and an average adult has roughly 120000 hairs in total. The piece invites readers to count to verify the claim.
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Detroit
Free Press
Odd municipal paper and global curiosity in Dresden
A reflective piece surveys a municipal Dresden newspaper bequeathed by Dr. Gant, its circulation and charity role, then wanders through notes on snails and bees for export, Irish West Indies speech, early Japanese electric tramways, and ancient baby salting customs across Europe and Asia.
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Dresden
New York
City Record
Gant
London
Japan
Kioto
Lokio
West Indies
West Indian
Connaught
West India Islands
Europe
Asia
Dundee
Russia
Asia Minor
Germany
Rival Rights in Volcano Split Four Neapolitan Communes
Four near Mount Vesuvius claim ownership of the volcano and related taxes. Resina has seized control by fixing its boundaries while Torre Del Greco Boscotrecase and Ottaiano dispute the extent as eruptions continually redraw the borders.
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Vesuvius
Resina
Torre del Greco
Boscotrecase
Ottaiano
Cook
Council of State
The Real Thing Exchange Sparks Fashion Quarrel
In a comic Puck lampoon, Mrs Ikki pleads for clothing while Mr Ikki awards praise for a seal coat. Mrs Blubberton is teased for wearing a plush sealette coat, highlighting the social chase for luxury adornments.
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Ikki
Swoman
Indulgent Husband Quip Draws Laughs in Cleveland Leader
A Cleveland Leader quote has Mrs. De Lush praising her indulgent husband while anecdotes hint at excess. The piece likens moral danger to a fish hooked and lifted from water, underscoring the dying metaphor with sharp satire.
Automobilist Answers Attack With Horsewhip
A touring family from Albany traveling to this region stopped near a farmer’s roadside house. The farmer struck the little girl with a horse whip. The husband then chased the man, forced him off his wagon, and horsewhipped the farmer after which he gave the farmer his name and machine number and left.
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Almer
Albany
Lerkimer
Tonneau
Utica
Skirt Trimming Device Improves Cut Accuracy
A new mechanical skirt trimming device assists dressmakers by guiding cutters with a movable carrier for vertical and horizontal motion. The apparatus enables accurate trimming after fitting, reducing risk of garment ruin from eye based judgments.
Yacht Industry Wealth and Vessel Totals Report
A Pearson's Magazine article estimates over 43 million dollars in yacht investments, 6 million in clubhouses, and 8.07 million yearly pleasure spending. It cites 4,138 yachts in the United States, including 512 steamers and 1,422 sloops, with steel ships valued at 17.294 million and total steam yacht value at 25.362 million.
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A. F. Aldridge
Pearson’s Magazine
United States
May Stay Five Years More By D O Mills
California millionaire D O Mills pledges funds to extend the Chile expedition from Lick Observatory by five years. The remark comes with a focus on continued South American observations and scientific support from Mills.
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D. O. Mills
California Milionaire
Chili
Lick Observatory
South America
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