Age of Steam Nearing and Alcohol Fuel Emergence
An early 20th century outlook predicts steam power waning as the automobile and fuel alcohol advance. Experts like Twis Nixon and IT. L. Rayford foresee alcohol powering autos and ships, with engines evolving, rail and motor car experiments expanding, and alcohol production from potatoes and other wastes becoming widespread. The piece highlights economic and technological shifts toward a fuel of the future.
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Twis Nixon
Snela
R. Kelsey
Tosten
Poston
Tirrepoal
Amerigan
Anantio
Harris J. Moore
Athiee
Mide
Autostip
Bamewhal Uke
Ao Tortpeda Ynut
Tte
Nixon Mas
Automobilla
Germany
West
Light Refraction by Sir Tiane Newton in Leicester
A neighbor in Leicester observes a man blowing soap bubbles from a clay pie each morning. She suspects lunacy, but the gentleman reveals he is Sir Isaac Newton studying light refraction on soap-bubble surfaces.
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Tiane Nawton
Leicester
Plac
Royal Society of London
Pon Herons
Tiane Newton
Comedy Comes From Impromptu Child Mix Up on South Africa Tour
Mrs. Brown-Potter playing Gilberte in Troudrous faced an onstage mishap when a substitute child, chosen last minute, turned out to be a coal black Negro. The moment caused laughter and spoiled the performance as the curtain fell early.
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Gilberts
Frog on a Log Teases Fisherman on the St Lawrence
An anecdote from a New York Sun item recalls an old fisherman on the St Lawrence who smoked his pipe while frogs are the bait. The guide laughs at the scene as the frog sits on a log, remaining undisturbed for hours, prompting a wish for cheerful, simple results.
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St. Lawrence
New York Sur
A Confension Poem Reflects on Lost Love and Youth
A fragmented poem recalls years of shared love in sun and snow, passing hall moments, and whispered kisses, contrasting memory with present laughter and vanity. The piece ends with a defiant refrain about hiding blushes and enduring affection across time. A separate note discusses a French War Office case about triplet brothers swept from workshop to barracks and questions of exemption.
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War Office
Patriotism Seen as Key to Saving Russia at Crisis Point
From Petrograd Feb 17 a wave of patriotism is viewed as the only force to avert Russia’s internal defeat. The Zemsky Sobor call fuels debate as mobs muster reserves for the front. Reports claim M Witte’s resignation not proven while he fights to thwart entanglements and push reforms.
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Russia
St. Petersborg
Fev
Tsarkoe-Selo
Zemsky
M. Witte
Committee of Ministers
Factories in Lodz Suspend Operations After Pay Demands
In Lodz on February 17, twenty five factories including major mills paid workers and shut indefinitely after meetings. The action followed strikers demanding due pay, with 40,000 dismissed and others previously refusing to pay. Police remained inactive as workers gathered outside one mill all night, but the city remained quiet.
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Lodz
Dnance
Met
Lew Wallace Dies at Crawfordsville Veteran of Two Wars
Lew Wallace aged 78 prominent American figure and author of Ben Hur died peacefully last evening at his Crawfordsville home surrounded by family. He served as minister to Turkey and fought in the Mexican and Civil Wars his health had declined for years with wasting illness and poor appetite. His final words to his wife were I am ready to meet my Maker. Meanwhile in St Petersburg the strike faded as workers at the Putiloft Iron Works dispersed ballots for a Sunday election for a mixed commission of masters and workmen.
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Crawfordsville
Ind
Grawfordsville
Lew Wallace
Ben Hur
Turkey
Wallace
Sver
Petersburg
St. Petersburg
St. Patersburg
Putlioft Iron Works
Japanese Buy Two Million Bushels of Oats in Dakotas
Minneapolis elevator workers report agents of the Japanese government have purchased over two million bushels of oats. The article notes Japan’s grain purchases and questions how they evade Nusylang to support their army.
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Minneapolia
Minn
Minneapous
Dakotas
Resolution to furnish contracts on sectarian Indian schools
Senator Pa introduced a resolution directing the secretary of the interior to provide a full statement of all contracts since January 19 for the sale and education of Indians in sectarian or denominational schools. Copies of petitions, applications, papers, and department opinions on the authority to fund sectarian education and use trust funds will also be furnished.
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Washington
Secretary of the Interior
Senate
Department
Department of Justice
Exe
Ilvo Department
Congress
European troubles ahead in Balkan forecast
Vienna reports Arminian Vamberg, Balkan politics expert, predicts European complications if autocracy falls in Russia. He foresees a Bulgarian German alliance with Christian Bosnia and Herzegovina, a Greek–Serb alignment against Slavism, Austria’s expansion toward Salonica, Italy claims on Albania, and England likely to intervene diplomatically.
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Vienna
Arminian Vamberg
Aha
Balkans
Erzegoviny
Austria
Salonica
Italy
Albania
England
Roosevelt orders broad oil investigation into Standard Oil
President Roosevelt directs Jos R Garfield to spearhead a comprehensive inquiry into Standard Oil with focus on the Kansas field and potential extension to Beaumont Texas and other regions. The investigation follows a unanimously adopted House resolution. Campbell of Kansas shaped the request and met with Roosevelt to outline aims and scope.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Jos. R. Garfel
Department of Commerce and Labor
House of Representatives
Garfield
Campbell
Kansas
House
Campbelll
Kwansas
Standard Oil Company
Beaumont
Texas
Perkaya
Niedringhaus Forces Weaken In U S Senate Ballot
Jefferson City March 16 The Niedringhaus forces failed to gain decisive strength on the 28th ballot for United States senator as Christian and Wiler broke from the caucus and voted for Lt Governor John C. McKinley. An adjournment bid by the opposing bloc failed, prompting another ballot with little change.
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Jefferson City
Niedringhaus
United States
Ples
Christian
Wiler
Stone
John C. McKinley
Erony
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