News of the Week Condensed From Worldwide Dispatches
Nineteenth century summaries note Benet and McGuire are GOP candidates in Oklahoma, William Jennings Bryan's New York arrival and reception, Admiral Train's interment in Annapolis, Alton B Parker's Bar Association presidency, and Bryan's speeches after a global tour. Reports cover Chile's Pedro Montt, Stolypin's residence, Edward Rosewater's death, and a Dodge City veteran reunion. Also noted are Cuban pardons, Standard Oil indictments, and Dr Bell's wireless flight test, with numerous local cases and political shifts across states.
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Serernal
Hird S& McGuire
Oklahoma
William J. Bryan
New York
Nebraska
Admiral Co. J. Train
Chefoo
China
Naval
Anapolis
Ald
Alton B. Parker
American Bar Association
St. Paul
Camden
Maine
William Conway
United States
Pensacola
Fla
Navy Yard
Madison Square Garden
Pedro Montt
Chile
Congress
Lucien I. Blake
Kansas University
Fairbanks
Dodge City
Kan
Premier Stolypin
Winter Palace
Count Witte
Edward Rosewater
Omaha Bee
Rosewater
Repubican
Bohemia
New Haven
Conn
Mincelia
Folk
Missouri
Agnes Myers
Frank Hottman
Kansas City
Alexander Graham Bell
Brantford
Ontario
Troy
Commissioner of Immigration
Jefferson City
Standard Oil Company
Hadley
Otto B. Schutz
Racine
Wis
Seaborg Fortress
F. D. Coburn
State Board of Agriculture
Kansas
Chicago
Wyoming
Casper
President's Letter Read on Reclamation Act Lands
Boise meeting of the Irrigation congress draws 600 delegates from many states including Idaho. President Roosevelt writes on energetic reclamation progress, with 1,000,000 acres laid out, 800 miles of canals, 16,000,000 cubic yards moved, and 20,000 miles of level lines surveyed. Urges vigilance against speculation and upholds farm unit limits to ensure homes, not fortunes, are built.
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Congress
Roosevelt
Fairbanks
James Pinney
Boise
Frank RK. Gooding
du Boiss
United States
Thomas H. Carter
Montana
San Francisco Disaster Toll Reported by Health Department
The San Francisco health department released a report listing 422 deaths from the April 18 disaster. Of these 266 were from collapsing walls, 177 from fire, seven from gunshots, and two from ptomaine poisoning linked to dubious emergency canned goods. Among the dead were 351 women and 77 men, with 420 white, 18 Chinese, and 4 Japanese victims. eleven victims were under one year old.
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San Francisco
State Board of Health
Gans Wins After Nelson Foul Sends Fight to Gans
Goldfield match ends in forty second round when Nelson fouls Gans with a groin bite. Referee Siler awards victory to Gans for a foul. Gans dominated the bout despite a broken right hand in the thirty third round and fought largely with his left. Nelsons rough tactics included butt strokes and repeated clinches.
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Goldfield
Nev
Nelson
Joe Gans
Gans
George Siler
Siler
Associated Press
Lke
Hilly Nolan
Neleon
Loveland Corn Roast Draws Thousands In Rain
The Loveland annual free corn roast on Labor Day drew an estimated 5,000 to 6,000 visitors despite a steady rain that dampened streets and footing. Train arrivals, special cars, and wagons from surrounding areas filled the campus of Washington Street school with free lunch of roast corn, sandwiches, coffee and fruit.
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Denver
Loveland
Labor Day
Fort Collings
Washington Street School
Dry farming surge reshapes Colorado lands in August
Denver reports record filings in August show rapid settlement of arid lands in Adams Arapahoe and Morgan counties. Some 47100 acres were entered with 25600 desert land entries across eighty filings and 135 homesteads. Hugo district also saw a rush as Cripple Creek residents filed desert claims for irrigation projects.
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Denver
Colorado
General Land Office
Adams
Arapahoe
Morgan
C. L. Dickson
Hugo Land Office
Register Ford
Hugo
Kit Carson
Cheyenne
Lincoln
China Promised Constitution Edict From Peking
The emperor issues an edict promising constitutional government when the people are ready. It notes that China’s laws and political system are outdated due to increased foreign intercourse and calls for gathering knowledge to draft a new code of laws to honor past trust and the people.
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Peking
China
All Chemically Pure in Baking Powders
The piece argues alum in baking powder is harmless and preferable due to heat behavior. It disputes the idea that cream of tartar is inherently superior, noting chemical analyses show alum leaves no harmful residue after baking. It cites water systems using alum and claims alum powder is cheaper and comparable in purity.
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Missouri River
Sir James Dewar Attacks Motor Buses Gas Emissions
Prominent chemist Sir James Dewar backs protests against London motor omnibuses, arguing petrol combustion emits poisonous gases and carbonic oxide. He says air quality is already poor and science cannot make petrol exhaust harmless despite potential motor advances.
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London
Sir James Dewar
Cure for Skin Eruption Through Cuticura Remedies
Claude N. Johnson reports two years of itching and skin eruption cured after using Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills guided by the Cuticura book. He states relief began with the first application and full recovery followed after two years of suffering. June 15, 1905 Walnut Kan. Maple Grove Farm R F D 3.
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Claude N. Johnson
Maple Grove Farm
Walnut
Kan
Fear for Cologne Cathedral Faces Damaged Central Portal
Serious damage to the Cologne cathedral is feared as large carved stones fall and other portions show looseness. The Gothic landmark began in 1248 and finished in 1880, famed as a premier example of Gothic architecture. A. S. Olmstead Foot Ease ad promotes relief for painful, sweaty feet with a 25 cent powder and free trial package.
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Cologne
Cologne Cathedral
Allen
A. S. Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
Magnificent Cathedral of St John the Divine rises in New York
The Episcopal Cathedral of St John the Divine on Morningside Heights is described as the largest and costliest project yet undertaken in New York. With a price tag of 10 million dollars, it is hailed as the greatest American edifice and among the world’s top four in importance.
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New York
St. John the Divine
Morningside Heights
America
Belt's Deed of Generosity Reveals Hidden Grudges
A late benefactor Alfred Belt befriended many, yet one beneficiary returned ingratitude. In hard times, the disgraced man refused direct aid, while Belt arranged discreet help through a mutual acquaintance. The scheme aimed to soothe offense without exposing Belt's role.
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Belt
Alfred Belt
Mr. Belt
Edison Starts 3000 Mile Automobile Tour With Family
Thomas A. Edison sets out on a 3000 mile automobile trip with his wife, daughter, and son. They plan to travel through northern New York and New England, then into Canada for further research into cobalt deposits. The article ends with a taunting remark about self-regard.
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Thomas A. Edison
Mr. Edison
New York
New England
Canada
CIGANSA and Ack Plan Arctic Car Ventures
CIGANSA presents plans for Arctic exploration with automobiles. Farmr Corntessel dismisses the idea as none of his troubles, suggesting Esquimes should worry instead. The dialogue hints at social satire with mockery of authority and bold claims.
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Arctic
Corntessel
Esquimes
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