Chinese Fight Geary Act With American Tactics
New York reports that Chinese residents, led by Wong Chin Foo and Sing Pier Lev, organize the Chinese Civil Rights League to repeal or modify the Geary Act. Mass meetings in Cooper Union condemn the law as unjust and discriminatory, with plans to press Congress in December backed by Senator Sherman and Rep. Hitt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Chinaman
Dispatch
New York
Congress
United States
Erpeal
Pacific
Con- Tess
Leagne
League
Ciildhood
Sing Pier Lev
Philadelphia
Wong Chin Fon
Tom Yuen
Thi City
Cooper Union
Wale Br Weng Chin Foo
Tom Jn
Boston
Chicago
Washington
Sherman
Hitt
Tian
Wong Chin Foo
the Teague
Chig Town
New York Sun
North American Review
God
America
England
China
Secretary of the Treasury
Pacific Coast
Baseball's 12 club league debate heats public opinion
The week sees intense discussion over forming a 12 club league as a key issue for the national game. Critics urge restoring the National League and condemn the current setup, urging effort to recall the old structure and challenge magnates who rely on public patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
League
Louisville
St Louis
Baltimore
Washington
National League
Hemoorg
Mr. Organ
Messra Dar
Soden
von der Abe
von der Ate
Honor
Messien
Byrne
Brush
Robison
von der Horst
Wagner
Athletic sports and football vigor in a bustling era
The piece praises popular athletic culture led by leaders like Joseph Chamberlain, notes football and rugby rising in prominence, and highlights upcoming intercollegiate clashes among Yale Harvard Princeton and Penn. It mentions three cornered rugby title hopes, Yale Harvard Princeton tensions, and a major boxing showdown Choynski versus Godfrey with betting backers and age considerations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.C. Anson
Admiral Anson
Earl of Litchfield
Lise
Joseph Chamberlain
A.’s
Princetons
Harvard
Chicago
Yale
University of Pennsylvania
Lafayette
Lafayettes
Springfield
Princston
Owever
Princeton
Yales
How We Live In America In Food And Dress
An essay argues the American diet and attire outrank European standards. It cites caloric intake of 3500 for workers versus 1790 to 1900 elsewhere, praising abundant nourishment and calling bread's mission divine. It concludes Americans dress well and value moderation in eating and life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Ledger
Earth
Goshen
Sieve Michel de Montaigne for a Quiet Read
The piece marks 300 years since Michel de Montaigne's death and argues his essays demand deliberate study. It suggests a calm setting away from trains and dinners, favoring a leisurely Elizabethan terrace or a private library, to savor his wit and humane wisdom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michel d'Eyquen de Montaigne
Montaigne
Casays
Montales
Michel de Montaigne
Peruna Drug Promises Cure for Malaria
A sensational early 20th century claim touts Peruna as a universal malaria cure. The article extols rapid, permanent relief where quinine fails and urges readers to consult their druggist and contact the Peruna Manufacturing Company for more details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenner
Perona
Peru
Peruna Drug Meneeeeniang Company
Saoaee Ane
Three Liars and Wifely Devotion Tales
A hotel keeper in New Jersey recalls a couple famed for water escapades during a record season. The husband drowns after attempting a distant swim while the wife diverts danger, then saves him and asserts virtue over desire. A second tale mocks supposed female inferiority through John W Butler and his wife Mrs Butler, detailing her talkativeness and a quiet, mutual treaty to curb her remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvolio's
New Jersey
Solomon
Centlemen
Mra Butler
John
The Sign That Ruled a Dinner Party Tale
In a humorous tale a speaker describes a woman who swore never to speak for 19 years, bound by a promise tied to a mysterious hand sign. John Butler’s dramatic sign, a nervous gesture, becomes central as conversations reveal a peculiar neurosis and a dramatic, sudden death. The story ends with the diners awarding the best improbable tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Bloomingdale
Providence
Josiah P. Cook
Mrs. Butler
Murray Street
College Place
Margaret
Remler
Dangers to the Nicaragua Canal cited by a Pacific coast journal
A Pacific coast journal warns that if the canal is completed it will not host sailing vessels. It cites perpetual calms and doldrums near proposed entrances, making entry and exit notably difficult even with towing, affecting access to the trade wind region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicaragua Cx
Pacific Coast
Panama Canal
Central America
Water Quality Misconceptions About Pure Water
A fragment argues that water stays pure if not contaminated by organic matter but spoils when decomposition occurs, asserting air exposure does not affect pure water and contamination drives deterioration.
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Chinatown
New York City
Town
Mott Street
Tome Lee
Tom Lee
Rear Chincse
Pell Street
W. RE
Tom Turn
Sam Ping Lee
Saneview
Hot Springs
Bouine
Buckenberger
Ehret
Donovan
Anson
A. C. Anson
Mr. Anson
Lord Anson
Virginia
Warren Anson
Adrian
New York State
Sylva
Lord George
Choynski
Godfrey
Ed Smith
Chogoski
O'Rourke
George Dixon
Griffin
Dixon
O’rourke
SIEVE
St. James
John W. Butler
John Butler
Arls
Lenn
Il At
Esact & Mendelson
Lan Sbe Fine
Taney
la Freekla
M. Yale
Hesband
Mar
Madame Yate
More. V. Yale
Deauts
Mme
Vale
Temple of Beauty
State ST
Chicago, Ill
Beecham
Nervais
Whittier
Piris Beng
Pittsbore
Eldess Es Fisher
Elty
Marriags
Dermaneuity
Hermes
Peer
Whrittier
Nfe
Bundsay
Ly We Guin
Pounavenoe
Pittwburs
Bette
W. Hamilton
Trust + Lock Eaven
E. Cc. West
Witte
Stuuky
Urageiat
Jobs
Imm Penn Avenue
Voriet Wyllie
Mirect
Mittebars
Stu
Sennghler
Woodsarndl Avenue
Detroit
Mateo
St. Louisa
Broadway
Stes
Sis
W ‘Otler
Hox
Marshall
Mick
DR. Sanden
Tatent
Saxden Electric CO
Broadway, S
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