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Newspaper
Peak Hill Express
Location
Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 07, 1905
Page
6
A review of Sir Arthur Mitchell's volume argues dream thinking is not free will and that thinking persists in sleep. It questions the notion of blush as a fixed mental state and notes nitrite inhalation can cause facial flushing linked to mental confusion.
An inquest in Accrington on April 20 heard that Mrs Ann Mayor of the Nag s Head died after four years of slow starvation. The case arose when Mr Hugh Mason drank bitter beer and Mrs Slayer served it. Mrs Mayor, to prove something was wrong, drank half the glass and collapsed. Dr Fox testified that she had unintentionally ingested caustic alkali from pump cleaner, which burned her throat and prevented swallowing, leading to gradual wasting. Verdict: accidental death.
A writer in The Academy notes growing market difficulty for living artists. Middle class buyers prefer photogravures, while the wealthy seek safe investments and established reputations.
The Daily Mall reports Allegheny PA health officials distribute disinfection fluid to men with beards. A medical expert links unsanitary slum conditions to beard germs spreading disease. Inspectors enforce use and threaten forced cleansing for noncompliance.
Captain Carl Kampf narrates impressions of Kaiser Wilhelm II aboard the Hamburg America liner Deutschland during a recent voyage. The Kaiser praises America and Roosevelt, enjoys ragtime, follows a strict routine, and is seen walking the promenade with dignitaries while preferring simple meals and frequent gym time.
A New York Herald telegram from Newcastle Colorado reports President Roosevelt in April 1904 shot a 600 pound bear after a chase. The hunt drew public spectacle plans with a miners band and a caged deer, but the State Humane Society intervened fearing risk to children and Roosevelt reportedly disapproved of pursuing wounded bears.
Simla correspondent for the Daily Mail reports there is no truth to the claim that trade marts in Tibet were removed from the treaty. Marts are active and protect Indo Tibetan trade. Captain O'Connor is at Gyantse, a native agent at Gangtok remains, and negotiations for China joining the Lhasa Convention continue with Tang expected to return from Calcutta.
The piece contrasts Parliament and notable authors in England with steps taken by Denmark Sweden and Russia on copyright reform. It notes that despite leadership including the Premier, England makes no progress while other nations advance reforms.
Paul Gon stant a deputy from Marne told the French Chamber that many vine growers cannot sell at fair prices due to cheap imitations of champagne. He said some bottled drinks were ordinary wines with added carbonic acid and caused consumers to feel unwell after drinking, despite initial cork pops and apparent cheer.
The crew of the Mars steamship, stranded in ice last January while en route to Winilivestock, have arrived at Hake Dato.
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