Rainmaker Hatfield Says He Can Turn Western Kansas To Grain
Reported in Kansas the so called rainmaker Chas M Hatfield signs with a Chicago firm to induce heavy rainfall over western Kansas for six months at a 5000 dollar prize if successful. He claims to attract clouds and cause rain without bombs or explosives and cites past Los Angeles Channel of Commerce experiment results and weather bureau skepticism. The forthcoming rainfall tests draw wide interest over whether he can control atmospheric conditions to boost grain crops.
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Chas M. Hatfield
Chicago
Kansas
Hatfield
California
Los Angeles Channel of Commerce
United States
Los Angeles
Washington
Editor values in Germany and the price of truth
Poultney Bigelow notes German editors like Ludwig Thoma take risks voicing public opinion as police ban Simplicimus. He contrasts with American press freedom where editors face minimal punishment, except occasional congressional calls, while truth-telling remains valued by public opinion.
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Fai
Germany
Bigelow
Ludwig Thoma
Simplicimus
Les
Rusia
William
Congress
Poe Denied Hall of Fame In New York Vote
The report says Edgar Allan Poe received 43 votes for hall induction while Mary Lyon led with 58 votes. The missive cites harsh views on Poe as a dissolute Baltimore writer and notes Lyon’s higher tally amid broader political and financial commentary.
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New York
Edgar Allen Poe
Hall of Fame
Mary Lyon
Edgar A. Poe
Nevermore
Baltimore
Public Eye New Power In Erie
Russell Harding, 49, general manager of the Erie railway, tipped to assume active management after reports of President Underwood’s imminent retirement. Harding has held key roles across major railways, including chief engineer, superintendent, and executive positions at Pere Marquette, Missouri Pacific, and St. Louis Southwestern. Married with no children and well regarded among railroad men.
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Russell Harding
Erie Railway
Pere Marquette
The
Erie
F. D. Underwood
Springfield
Mass
St. Loula Southwestern
Texas
Missouri Pacific
St. Louis
Commonwealth Trust Company
Senator perplexed by choice between office and lecturing
A newly elected U S senator contemplates whether to accept the seat or continue lecturing at Chautauqua assemblies, showing uncertainty about the path of public service. The piece also jibes at a German editorial, references a strong Japanese woman, and weaves in humorous asides about life insurance and land use along with remarks on a beloved woman.
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United States Senate
United States
Village School Ma’am and the Love Rival
In a New England village a plain village schoolteacher Mary Snyder attracts the attention of Roland Rivers, a wealthy visitor. Effie Fisher, Roland’s betrothed, influences the local elite to oust Mary from her post. Rivers seeks reconciliation as Mary faces heartbreak and a possible romance amid village gossip.
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Hongland
Mary Snyder
Srigathisie
Mary
Effie Fieher
Effie
Roland
Roland Rivers
Italy
Rivers
I Have Known You Only A Week Mr Rivers
A fragment shows a dialogue about love and betrothal with phrases about learning to love and a promise to answer a letter. The scene mentions Mary Snyder Irene Rivers and Effie Fisher with her mother missing from a stage chapel wedding context.
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Mr. Rivers
Mary Snyder
Irene Rivers Ry
Effie Fisher
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