Professor Todd on Mars canal observations and signals
Professor Todd discusses Mars canal observations on the Andes expedition. He doubts animal life exists now but believes conscious life could have existed, possibly sending signals via wireless ether. He notes Hertzian waves as a communication possibility and ponders a future Mars earth link, while cautioning about signal noise from stations and amateurs.
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Mars
Professor Todd
Mara
Mount
Everest
Todd
Pickering
Earth
Extortion case stirs St Helens with high interest
In St Helens Oregon the Fifth judicial district reconvenes Monday with several criminal cases. The State v Blakesley and McCarty charges involve attempting to extort money from County Treasurer Quick. Blakesley charts a possible continuance amid public sentiment. The trial is set for Tuesday with Henry McGinn of Portland for the defense and Tongue and Deputy Miller for the state.
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St. Helens
Ore
Fifth Judicial District
Blakesley
McCarty
Quick
Henry McGinn
Portland
Tongue
Miller
Mr. Blakesley
Harriman Traffic Officials Meet in Chicago
Portland William McMurray, general passenger agent of the Harriman lines in Oregon, leaves today for Chicago to attend the annual Harriman traffic officials meeting. Traffic officials from all associated Harriman lines will gather for the business session this week.
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Portland
William McMurray
Harriman Lines
Oregon
Chicago
Harriman
Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition displays and plans
At the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition the Agricultural and Manufactures buildings form a striking feature with similar designs and the Geyser basin between them. Passenger department talks focus on advertising, with Mr. McMurray presenting a record of Oregon community booklet work under consideration for Harriman lines. He cites block housing plans using reinforced concrete and Edison molds, projecting costs around 1200 dollars per house with six rooms and a bath, including a full basement boiler and coal bunker.
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Mr. McMurray
Oregon
Harriman
Edison scheme to build concrete houses at 1200 dollars
Thomas A. Alison declares he has completed a plan for a concrete house costing 1200 dollars, promising a cheaper, durable alternative to stone construction in the same design. The inventor touts reduced material costs and faster completion, aiming to revolutionize affordable housing.
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Thomas A. Alison
Edison molds set for four days and four days to finish
Edison officials outline a four day mold setup followed by six hours to pour liquid concrete. Molds stay in use for four days until concrete hardens, then four days to remove. Result: house finished in a fortnight.
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Edison
Fairbanks Party Meets Japanese Emperor in Yokohama
Ex Vice President Fairbanks and Mrs Fairbanks were received by Emperor Meiji in audience in Yokohama after luncheon with Prince Fushimi and Prince Arisugawa present. The Emperor praised American friendship and health inquiries followed by Decoration Day exercises with Admiral Harber and Dr Green. Count Katsura to host dinner for Fairbanks cabinet elders tonight before interior travel tomorrow.
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Tokio
Fairbanks
United States
Taft
Admiral Harber
T. Green
Boston
Yokohama Hospital
Karo Katsura
Interior
Man Who Thinks He’s Conductor Finds No Ticket
A reflective line on self-importance, comparing a self-styled conductor of a heavenly train to a traveler without a ticket, hinting at humility and accountability. The remark suggests that overconfidence can lead to overlooked obligations.
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