Imperial Chinese Commission to Study U S Methods
Washington reports an imperial Chinese commission will travel to the United States to study American political military naval educational and industrial methods. Gen Tuan Fong leads the group with Tai Hua Tsz as vice head, while a later delegation under Hsiang Chi Heng plans to visit Europe after Washington and Seattle stops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Chetung Liang Cheng
State Department
Roct
China
San Francisco
Tokrow
Humnan
Hunan
Hupeh
Shenshi
Gen. Fong
Seattle
Hsiang Chi Heng
Shantung
Europe
America
Forced to steal by his mother in Chicago case
A 14 year old August Hawke confessed after claiming his mother, paid $3 a week by a North Side gang, forced him to steal. He described about 20 break ins, a 12 year old past record at John Worthy school, and arrests of six men and three women following his confession.
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Northside
August Hawke
Chicago Avenue
John Worthy School
Hidden River Might Boost Desert Farming In South Platte Valley
Government experts report underground gravels along the South Platte between North Platte and Sterling hold large capacity wells. A network of small pumping plants fed by central power could irrigate vast tracts for sugar beets and other crops, turning idle lands into productive farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln, Neb
Reclamation Service of
Washington
South Platte
North Platte
Sterling
Great Plains
Red Cross Bail Blue Promoted For White Clothes
An advertisement urges use of Bail Blue to keep whites bright and attests to availability from grocers. It notes a two ounce package priced at five cents.
Navy Yard Gets More Work On Five Cruisers
Brooklyn Navy Yard to handle equipment completion on the West Virginia Colorado Maryland and Pennsylvania. Ships at Guantanamo for small arms practice and slated for autumn big gun target firing off Cuba before returning to New York for alterations. Massachusetts project seeks congressional allowance of 750000 to 900000 for extensive changes.
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Brooklyn
N. C
Brooklyn Navy Yard
West Virginia
Colorado
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Guantanamo
Cuba
Massachusetts
Congress
House Naval Committee
Vigoral Health Flour Promises Superior Hard Wheat Quality
An advertisement extols Sedalia merchants selling Sweet Springs Big S flour and Vigoral Health hard wheat flour as the best options. It urges customers to try Vigoral Health, guarantees satisfaction, and invites returns if not superior, asserting loyal trade will follow.
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Sedalia
Insurance payout to widow from Woodmen of the World
Clerk Shields of Sedalia camp No. 16 received a $2,000 check from the sovereign camp payable to Mrs. Mary McDonald. The sum matches the policy held by her late husband Bud McDonald with the Woodmen of the World.
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Clerk Shields
Sedalia Camp No. 16
Woodmen of the World
Mary McDonald
Bud” McDonald
Columbia to seat Theodore Roosevelt chair in Berlin
Columbia University creates in Berlin a professorship on the history and institutions of the United States to be held by an American scholar for one year. The Roosevelt chair will teach German students about U S history and institutions while a reciprocal German chair is created at Columbia to present German history and institutions in English.
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Republic of Letters
Europe
London Morning Post
Columbia University
University of Berlin
United States
Theodore Roosevelt
Berlin
Will Rebuild Burned Wesleyan North Hall
Wesleyan University trustees in Middletown Conn meet to plan rebuilding North Hall the historic 1825 building destroyed by fire. The site was originally part of the American Literary Scientific and Military Academy founded by Capt Albert Partridge later tied to West Point. Insurance covers about three quarters of the value.
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North Hall
American Literary, Scientific and Military Academy
Middletown
Conn
Albert Partridge
United States Military Academy
West Point
Norwich
Trapped by His Whiskers at Oak Log Incident
Darius Judd of Pilot Grove was caught by his long whiskers when a log split and snapped shut. He remained wedged with his chin to the log for about twelve hours, calling for help until rescuers found him near death from exposure and fatigue. His beard proved valuable only as a perilous tether before a planned trimming.
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Pilot Grove
Darius Judd
Farmer Judd
Judd
Ten-Pound Girl Born to Carson Family
Mr and Mrs G A Carson of 1502 East Sixth Street welcomed a ten pound baby girl born at home on Sunday March 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Carson
East Sixth Street
Casey Dons Prison Garb at Jefferson City Penitentiary
Thomas M. Casey former cashier of the Salmon & Salmon bank at Clinton Mo began a five year term after being sentenced for forgery. He spent the night at the Madison hotel under guard and was processed at the penitentiary including shaving bath description and cell assignment. Reverend Taylor Bernard of St Louis visited Casey at the hotel and had previously served as his pastor in Clinton.
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Jefferson City
Thomas M. Casey
Salmon & Salmon Bank
Clinton
Casey
Madison
Taylor Bernard
St. Louis
Madison Hotel
Witch Hazel Salve Ad from E. C. DeWitt Co Chicago
An advertisement urges troubled readers to use the original Witch Hazel Salve by E. C. DeWitt & Co Chicago and warns against counterfeit versions. Sold locally by W. E Bard Drug Co.
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E. C. DeWitt & Co
Chicago
DeWitt
W. E Bard Drug Co
Championship Doubles Racquet Tourney Opens in New York
The United States doubles racquet championship begins this afternoon at the New York Racquet and Tennis club. Defending champs are H. D. Scott and D. M. Fleming of the Boston club. A large entry list includes top eastern players, with the winner to challenge for the silver racquet donated by the Racquet Club of Philadelphia.
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New York
United States
H. D. Scott
D. M. Fleming
Boston
East
Philadelphia
Laundry service advertisement offers modern convenience
A local advertisement from CHAS. VAN ANTWERP promotes Mon arch Laundry with promises of affordable relief. It invites customers to send their bundle for return in delightful condition and provides phone contact 183.
Man Arrested At Niece's Funeral For Alimony Owed
Chicago March 26 A McCormick Harvester employee Frank Herout was arrested at his two year old niece's funeral for failure to pay $79 in alimony to his ex wife Barbara Herout. Judge McEwen released him on bail to appeal Friday. The case follows a divorce decree January 4 requiring $3 weekly alimony and $25 lawyer fees.
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Frank Herout
McCormick Harvester Company
Rohrig
Barbara Herout
Sabath
Herout
Severe Cold For Three Months Cured By Honey and Tar
A. J. Nusbaum of Batesville Indiana suffered three months with a severe cold. A druggist and a physician failed to help. He tried Foley's Honey and Tar and eight doses cured him. Refuse substitutes. Sold by Arlington pharmacy.
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A. J. Nusbaum
Batesville
Ind
Foley
Arlington Pharmacy
State Game Wardens bag fifteen ducks and two geese
State Game Warden J. H. Rodes and H. W. Servant bagged fifteen ducks and two geese at Franklin Junction Saturday. Rodes hunted Franklin again today for more sport.
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J. H. Rodes
H. W. Servant
Franklin Junction
Mr Rodes
Franklin
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Dakota
Navy Yard
Ohio Street
Chas. E. West
Ious
Demn Itself
RED Cross Pharmacy
H. A. Daniels
Daniels
Buffalo
Randall Parrish
Lady of
Pontiac
Chicago Inter-Ocean
Dream OF
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Wesleyan University At
Middletown, Conn
Ernoon
Texas
Hollister
W. E. Bard Drug Company
Forger
McEwen
Ace
Castoria
Mystic Shriners
Los Angeles
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New Mexico
Portland
Araat Temple of
J. A. Stewart
General Agent Passenger Department
Bryant Building
Kansas City, MO
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