World News Digest Reports Submarine Actions and War Fronts
A German submarine operated south of Ireland and a British steamer Falaba was sunk. The Vosges was attacked and destroyed by shell fire. In Bukowina hunger and regime changes fuel fears of revolution as Russian forces push toward northern Hungary near Bartfeld. French claim Hartmanns-Weilerkopf summit capture. Germans report heavy losses in Champagne. French aviators raid German targets including Metz and Strassburg. Delmira sunk in English Channel with all hands saved.
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Ireland
Vosges
Berlin
Delmira
English Channel
Spain
Mexican Revolt Forces Suffer Heavy Losses and Abductions
Villa forces suffered about four hundred killed or wounded in the fighting near Brownsville. Four Villa officers were wounded and brought to the American side. Col Miguel Samaniego is said to have captured Moctezuma Sonora and looted the town with plunder valued at $25,000. American ranches were hit as livestock and fowl were killed or carried off. The State Department, per Secretary Bryan, demanded reparations from the Mexican government for the desecration of the U S flag at John D McManus’ house after looting and murder two weeks earlier. Leonard Worcester, foreman for Granby company, is held for $9,000 ransom in Chihuahua. Gen Lucio Blanco has reportedly been executed by Villa troops after treason charges.
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Brownsville
Tex
Miguel Samaniego
Moctezuma
Sonora
Douglas
Ariz
State Department
Washington
Bryan
John D McManus
Zapatistas
Leonard Worcester
Jefferson, C
Granby Company
St. Louis
Lucio Blanco
Villa
Convention Government of
Mexico
Washington ton reports Witte Berlin peace talks cut short
Washington dispatches say Count Witte ex premier of Russia was in Berlin negotiating peace with Germany before his sudden death. The mission will be taken up by another czarist representative, Col. B. M. House is said to depart for Switzerland to resume the talks.
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Berlin
William of
Germany
Khaiser
State Department
Washington
Count Witte
Russia
Col. &. M. House
Switzerland
Watson
Baltimore
the Methodist Church, South
Brotherhood of Man
Ile
Language growth through famous names and verbs
The article notes how language evolves with famous names becoming common words. Wellington becomes a symbol of a book, Brougham a carriage, Gladstone a travel bag, and Burke gives rise to burke and burking. Boycott also creates related terms, while Bowdler popularizes bowdlerize and bowdlerism.
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New York Sun
Wellington
Brougham
Gladstone
Burke
Burked
Captain Boycott
Boycott
Rev.t. Bowdler
D. D
Quote by Ovid on honor and noble conduct
An early thought asserts greatness comes not from wealth or birth but honorable conduct and a noble disposition, reflecting a classical maxim about virtue over status.
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Ovid
Balance of Work and Home Suggested by Mrs Hillis
Mrs N D Hillis argues in American Woman and Her Home that men should seek more relaxation and variety as they age while women need greater focus and a different ideal in home making. The piece contrasts two life paths and urges moderation to improve domestic culture.
Ramie Mantle Fabric Processing Now Local
The ramie fiber used for inverted mantles originates from China. Previously shipped to Germany for de-gumming and thread production, but now the whole operation is conducted locally.
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China
Germany
Harrow School Founded in 1571 by John Lymn
Harrow, the renowned English public school, traces its origin to 1571 with founder John Lymn. The institution established in England grew into a prestigious boarding school noted for tradition and education.
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Harrow
John Lymn
Burns Cottage at Ayr Restored and Turned Into Museum
Trustees of Burns cottage in Ayr bought the site in 1881 for £4000 from the Ayr Shoemakers' incorporation. They removed a hostel license and extraneous structures, restoring the cottage to Burn's era and adding a new museum in the grounds. The collection includes a Kilmarnock edition valued at £1000 and Burns family Bible bought for £1700.
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Burns
Ayr
Ayr Shoemakers’ Incorporation
Burna
Trade With French Oceania Imports and Exports Share
America ships more than 47 percent of its imports to French Oceania and takes in a little over 50 percent of its exports in return, indicating a favorable balance for France in this trade pairing.
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America
Daily Thought on Purpose and Thought as a Guide
A reflective aphorism attributes a man’s direction to his guiding idea. It asserts that true reform comes from presenting a new idea that commands his own attention and organizes his experiences.
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Emerson
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Carpathians
Zaleszczyk
Bukowicra
Ussok
Admiralty
Springfield
Mass
Tennessee
Senate
F. O. Osborn, Jr
Detroit
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Victor
Hivon
Panama Canal
Pearl Islands
Bay of Panama
John Burke
New York
Ricardo Bermudez
Jacob L. Salas
Colon
Jack Johnson
Jess Willard
Havana
Menocal
Cuba
Jack Welch
San Francisco
Johnson Willard
Ha Vana
Pattling Nelson
Jimmy Fryer
Philadelphia
Ilavana
Guipashan
Urumiah
Persia
Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions
Tifliq
Wim. A. Rogers
Mark Packages
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