Mount Everest May Be Scaled After Years of Climbing
High altitude science debates Everest ascent and whether climbers can endure rarified air. Historic records show Aconcagua at 23 303 feet, Everest at 20 200 feet, with slow acclimatization and multi year planning urged for success.
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Everest
Aconcagua
Cordillera
Andes
Matthias Zurbriggen
Mr. Vines
Angelo Mosso
Monta Rosa
High Alps
Signor Monso
Mount
Signor Mosso
Hemp potential in the Philippines and world demand
The article notes the Philippines yielded a record hemp output of 110000 tons under normal conditions and claims the islands could meet global consumption. It asserts hemp requires no cultivation beyond proper harvest timing and praises native expertise in market preparation. It also reports on an Omaha prize contest with cash awards, stock prizes, and widespread participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
Omaha
Ed. J. Hamilton
Wilsonville
Neb
Hamilton
Omaha Commercial Club
Defiance Starch Co
New York State
Omaha Auditorium Company
Nebraska
Auditorium Company
Igor
Omaha Auditorium CO
New York Life Building
Riis Urges Bigger New York City Playgrounds
Jacob Riis urges New York City authorities to provide more and larger playgrounds for boys. He says boys are better than grass and appeals to philanthropists to give boys more than a gutter run way, promising less crime and fewer penitentiaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Riis
New York City
Reunion of Pioneers at Bent County Fair
Denver report details a Bent Otero Prowers Kiowa old settlers reunion with athletic events and a Rocky Ford Lamar game won 10 to 4. George W Swink elected president of the old settlers organization. next meeting at La Junta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Bent
Otero
Prowers
Kiowa
Cernor Orman
Fair Grounds
Adams
Pike
Lamar
Rocky Ford
Chowans
la Junta
Barrow
James Lane
Jim ¢ Hes
Potter Bros
Hez Enyart
Old Settlers
George W. Swink
Shooting at Consoli dated book store in Colorado Springs
J. St. Taylor a promin ent local proprietor shot and killed Frank L. Shader at 9 o clock last night near Pike's Peak avenue in the city’s business center. The long standing feud included Shader’s alleged threats against Taylor and his wife after Shader courted the couple’s sister-in-law.
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Colorado Springs
Colo
J. St. Taylor
Consolidated Book Store
Prado Springs
Frank L. Shader
Midland
Vinal Railroad
Pike's Peak Avenue
Taylor
Shader
Only Whites Need Apply In Alabama Republican Plans
At a meeting of Alabama Republican leaders a resolution was adopted to limit participation in state and county conventions to duly qualified voters under the new constitution. Officials claim the move effectively disfranchises nearly all Black voters, making the party a white man's party in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Yuma
Arapahoe County
Public Lands
Pred V Jolinon
State Asso Nlt
Dechrist
United States
Birmingham
Ala
Republican Executive Committee
Alabama
Cholera Epidemic Toll Rises in Manila and Provinces
Manila reports rising cholera numbers as 605 cases and 525 deaths occurred last Saturday in the provinces. Across the archipelago since the outbreak began, 21,408 cases and 16,105 deaths are recorded, with estimates up to 28,000 cases. Forty-eight Americans and eighteen Europeans have died in Manila.
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Manila
Attacks on Shenandoah Troops Prompt Strict Guards
The Eighth regiment at Shenandoah Pennsylvania faced three ambush attacks near the camp on the plateau. Brigadier General Gobin ordered double guard with ball cartridges and shoot to kill if stone throwing recurs. One attacker William Stopultz, a Lithuanian, was arrested as a manhunt for more than a dozen others continues.
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Shenandoah
Gobin
William Steponitz
Theodore F. Hoffman
Payne
Maliy City
Eighth Regiment
Corps of the Guard
Stopultz
Hoffman
Mel Hoffman
Fragmented Humorous Fragments and Advert Parodies
A jumble of mock ads and witty exchanges appears with lines about catarrh cures priced 75c, Defiance Starch promotion, Laxative Bromo Quinine at 2c, and assorted dialogue about court records and ambitions. The tone imitates a playful column of quips and tiny skits.
Fatal mine explosion at Aguilar shocks Las Animas miners
A deadly blast at the Brodhead mine in Aguilar, Las Animas County, leaves four men dead and several injured. George Grenfell, George Mason, H. Grenfell, and E. Mason are named among the victims. Injured men William Galbreath and H. Shetter face critical outcomes. Rescue attempts are halted by heat and gas as the fire rages.
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Denver
Trinidad
Republican
Las Animas
Aguilar
Brodhead
George Mason
George Gorge H. Grenfell
William FE. Galbreath
H. Shetter
Walker
Mason
Grenfell
George E. Grenfell
Erie
Colorado
I. Grenfell
Colorado & Southern Railroad
Helen L. Grenfell
American Prelate Targeted for Manila Apostolic Delegate
Rome reports the Vatican delays in Manila due to a plan to send an American prelate to please Washington authorities. The candidate is considered well suited, with Monsignor Guidi as the backup if the plan fails. The Vatican awaits U.S. letters before confirming the appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Manila
Vatican
Washington
Philippines
United States
Guidi
Cardinal Rampolla
Alaska Party Crosses Beluga River In Quest Toward Mount McKinley
Geologist Alfred H. Brooks reports USGS exploration party crossed the Beluga River and plans to push toward Mount McKinley and Tanana River, then Circle City and Forty Mile district or Yukon depending on season. First view of McKinley from Mount Sushima noted. McKinley height 20 404 feet.
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Alfred H. Brooks
United States Geological Surgery
Alaska
Beluga River
Mount McKinley
Tanana River
Circle City
Forty-mile
Yukon River
Tanana
Beluga
Brooks
Mount Sushima
North American
Seal Level
Hes
Congressman Aldrich Endorses Peruna Tonic
A Washington letter from W F Aldrich Republican Congressman from Alabama praises Peruna as a safe vegetable tonic. He notes its use in a family with success and recommends it for debility and digestive support. The piece also cites H S Emory endorsing Peruna for catarrh nerve symptoms and general toning benefits.
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W. F. Aldrich
Alabama
Washington, D. C
Peruna
Peruna Medicine Co
Columbus
Emory
Omaha, Neb
North Sixteenth Street
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Reunion OF Pioneers
Bent, Otero, Prowers
Kiowa Counties
Europe
America
Czar
King of
Italy
Emanuel
Russia
St. Petersburg
Tomperor Willian
Berlin
Hague
Cattle and Horse Association
Shooting
Pennsylvania
Rafe
Donkey Club
New York Central
Isa
Mall
Price
South Dakota
Allmony
Bee
Newrpal
Wil
Tommy
Wilton
Wilson
Critle
Old Biggott
Stubb
Penn
Phitedsiphis, Va
Starwi
Libby
McNeill & Libby
Chicago
Besser
Alaskan Exploration
Defiance Starch
Defiance
Billville Exchange
Thos
Romaine
Maple Street
Norwich
Porter House
Prises
Fae Ardorene
Silavas
University OF Notre Dame
St. Baw Hell
Cal Free Aireese EV
A. Morrissey
Presiden
ST. Mary's Academy
Notre Dame
Indiana
Conservatory of Music
Boston Normal School of Gymnastica
Fes
St Mary's Academy
Nove Dame P.O
Ann Canton
City
Ter Ea CO
Jeffries Mins
Aldrich
Ohio
Defi
Grand Kimball
Pacific Coast
Gulf of Mexico
Great Lakes
Auditorium Co
The
Wenvniion
Fogg
Pension
Claluis
Atty Aimee
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