Center of Population Shifts Less Than Expected
Predictions of the census center of population favored a westward move from 1890 near Columbus Indiana but the census officials indicate only a slight shift. The West expanded with railroads irrigation and new towns while eastern cities drew immigrants offsetting western gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ind
Toledo Blade
West
Seattle
Pennsylvania
Lake Erie
Far West
Barletta Riots Over Health Rules Endanger Cholera Fight
In Italy cholera spreads to Barletta where officials blocked by rioters wreck the health office. The event highlights how ignorance and prejudice hinder disease prevention and exemplifies scarce progress in some regions despite an age of enlightenment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Barletta
October walks and open air vacations praised
The author extols October as ideal for vacations and outdoor activity. It praises the pleasant early fall weather, late summer foliage, and fresh mornings, encouraging readers to continue outdoor habits through winter.
World Wheat Crop Near 3.5 Billion Bushels Amid Shortage
The 1910 global wheat harvest is estimated just under 3.5 billion bushels, likely the second largest on record. Last year’s crop was about 150 million bushels larger, and the United States and Russia face shortages though carryover stocks from 1909 are higher in both nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Russia
Quieting Firearm Noise Aims For Silent Warfare
The U.S. government orders a large batch of rifle silencers and tests silencers for cannons. Experiments seek to reduce gunfire sound, suggesting future battles may rely on shouting and tumult as the primary combat noise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Accidental Buffalo Shooting After Boy Receives Rifle
A Buffalo boy, twelve, received a rifle as a gift from his father and shot his mother minutes later. The incident is ruled an accident and all involved express regret, emphasizing that accidents occur when firearms are accessible.
Expicurean project promises hippo meat from water hyacinth
The ex abc expicurean worlds still await developments in a project to produce hippo meat fed on water hyacinth. It sounds better than terrapin.
Woman pleads theft to feed her children
A woman admits stealing silk stockings claiming the act was to feed her children, as authorities note evolving infant care science makes strides.
Rescue of Wellman and crew from drifting airship America
Walter Wellman and five crew members were rescued 875 miles off the North Carolina coast after abandoning the airship America near the sea. The Trent picked them up as the airship drifted far off course with wireless operator Jack Irwin exhausted and unable to relay signals. Wellman blamed the equilibrator for dragging the craft down and hindering guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
N. Y
Walter Wellman
America
Atlantic City
North Carolina
Royal Mail
Trent
Jack Irwin
Wellman
Final Devlin Payment Expected This Week
Topeka Kansas creditors of the C J Devlin estate are to receive a final dividend this week totaling about 33000 dollars. Trustees Cyrus Leland and W R E Boys of Streator Illinois will be discharged by the federal court. Overall creditors receive less than 21 percent of claims totaling around 2 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kansas
C. J. Devlin
Cyrus Leland
W. R. E Boys
Streator
Ill
Death of Julia Ward Howe in Rhode Island
Julia Ward Howe dies at her summer home in Middletown Rhode Island at age 91 after a severe cold and old age. Her daughters Florence Howe Hall Laura Richards and John Elliott her son in law were at her bedside. The death occurred after she turned 91 on May 27.
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Rhode Island
Wasa
Middletown
Julia Ward Howe
Florence Howe Hall
Laura Richards
John Elliott
Shark's flesh as salmon alarms New York health authorities
New York health officials fear shark flesh doped with aniline dyes is sold as smoked salmon fed from the Pacific coast. The adulterated fish has been traced to Seattle and local markets have shown the product. San Francisco grapples with how long this practice has existed and how long the market has been supplied.
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New York
N. Y
Pacific
Seattle
San Francisco
Help Keep Oklahoma Day restrains liquor deliveries by railroads
In Oklahoma City a temporary injunction in superior court bars railroads and express companies from delivering intoxicating liquors to persons corporations societies or clubs or to those holding federal liquor licenses. The order, issued at the request of Fred S. Caldwell state enforcement officer, informs carriers of intended violations and gives 30 days to file an amended order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Fred S. Caldwell
Mrs Stella Barclay Freed in Kidnapping Case
Mrs Stella Barclay walks free in Topeka Kansas after the kidnapping charge over Marion Bleakley known as the incubator baby is dismissed by mutual agreement. The child's mother Bleakley agrees not to prosecute if Barclay does not molest the child. the foster mother retains custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kansas
Stella Barclay
Marion Bleakley
Kansans Will Build A Road Between Coffeyville And Independence
Montgomery County Good Road association approved plans to construct an oiled dirt road from Coffeyville to Independence, about 29 miles. The route follows a 30 year old highway and work is set for November 15.
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Coffeyville
Kansas
Montgomery County Good Road Association
Independence
Italian anarchist Luccheni ends life in prison
In Geneva Luigi Luccheni the Italian anarchist who wounded Empress Elizabeth in 1898 hanged himself in prison. He used a belt to suspend himself from the widow bars of his cell, according to reports.
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Geneva
Luigi Luccheni
Elizabeth
Empress of
Austria
Ex-State Senator Foelker Offered $60,000 Bribe in 1908
New York ex state senator Otto Foelker testified before a legislative investigating committee that he was offered 60 thousand dollars to vote against anti betting bills in Albany in 1908.
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New York
N. Y
Otto Foelker
Legislative
Albany
Water Floods Chicopee Mine Amid Strike in Kansas
The Chicopee coal mine in Topeka, Kansas, one of the region’s largest, filled with water during the miners' strike. State Inspector Gilday warns it may never resume operations.
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Chicopee
Topeka
Kansas
Gilday
Wreck Kills Two Trainmen Near Salina Kansas
In Salina Kansas a Missouri Pacific freight wreck 12 miles west of the city killed two men. George Bnyder an engineer and Roy Hintch a fireman both of Council Grove were casualties.
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Salina
Kan
George Bnyder
Roy Hintch
Council Grove
Missouri Pacific
Fire destroys freight houses and oil tanks in East St. Louis
A major blaze at the Chicago and Alton freight house in East St. Louis spread to nearby structures and ten oil tank cars exploding. The fire caused over 500000 in damage and oil tanks detonated with roaring blasts heard for miles. Residents fled as the catastrophe rocked the east side.
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St. Louis
Missouri
Chicago and Alton
East Side
Funeral of Senator Dolliver in Fort Dodge
Rainy day burial for Senator Jonathan P. Dolliver took place at Oakdale cemetery overlooking Fort Dodge. Services shifted from the Dolliver home lawn to the Fifty sixth Regiment Armory with a large turnout inside and about 3000 people outside. Senator Clapp of Minnesota delivered a brief speech to the crowd.
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Fort Dodge
Iowa
Jonathan P. Dolliver
Oakdale
Dolliver
Fifty-sixth Regiment
Senator Dolliver
Senator Clapp
Minnesota
Probe Automobile Tire Trust Investigation Begun in New York
The department of justice has started probing the automobile tire trust exposed recently. It shows a blacklist of dealers nationwide refusing to sell tires at top monopoly prices. Prices rose by 20 percent for blacklist dealers, boosting manufacturer profits to 100 to 125 percent. Four of seven companies are subsidiaries of United States Rubber company.
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New York
N. Y
Department of Justice
Automobile Tire Trust
United States
United States Rubber Company
Turmoil in Managua Nicaragua as riots rise
Private cables report Managua in turmoil with escalating riots and a critically ill government. Estrada lacks Western support while the opposition has no leader, jails hold political prisoners, and many have been banished from the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Managua
Nicaragua
Estrada
Praise for Women Teachers at Kansas Meeting
In Topeka Kansas Chancellor Strong president of the Kansas university says women make better school teachers than men. He notes 72 percent of teachers are women and cites that areas with female majorities have better schools. The audience includes about 3000 women teachers who cheer the remark while about 1000 male teachers remain quiet.
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Topeka
Kan
Strong
Kansas University
Kansas State Teachers’ Association
Bankers Know Their Man In Customary Condition
A country correspondent sent a note to a big city bank to pay 25 dollars to John Smith who would call that day. A drunken impostor was brought in by a cabman and claimed to be John Smith. Two clerks confined him and sought identification. The country bank replied that identification was complete and to pay the amount.
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John Smith
Success Magazine
The Place of Honor at Harvest Feast
Harvest time brings a dinner for the farm hands hosted by Mrs. Hodge. Giles, named for the seat of honor, declines with courtesy, preferring to sit opposite the pudding instead.
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Farmer Hodge
Giles
Like the Other Kind
A down east village romance notes a city man who sends cold cream to his sweetheart. She replies the taste is nice but prefers the other kind of cream, a witty reversal reflecting novelty in courtship.
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Lippincott's
When a girl marries for money the devil is the best man
A cynical axiom notes that marriage for wealth attracts unscrupulous influence and questionable motives, framing money as a corrupting force in nuptial alliances.
Wealth Motive Sparks Surprising Rise in Millionaires
The idea that money drives most people explains why many pursue wealth, yet only a few achieve millionaire status. Societal attitudes toward risk and opportunity shape the scale of earnings.
From Coffee to Postum A Health Revival Story
A former coffee drinker describes nervous collapse and heart weakness improved after switching to Postum. He credits the change with better sleep, steadier nerves, and renewed health, urging others to read The Road to Wellville and consider giving up coffee.
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Postum
Wellville
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W. H. Hill
Scandia
Tota
Revim
CRIB
Ralph Wilder
Ano Astorno Herald
Klahoma
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Armory
Probe Automobile
Tire Trust
Munyon
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