Compromise on subsidy bill and Panama message ahead
The article notes a possible compromise on the abip subsidy bill, a special presidential message on Panama to be read before Congress on December 17, and expected congressional attention to spelling. It reports Cuba’s yellow fever cases, executions in Warsaw, a Russian raid on Rakoff Iron works, a fatal gas explosion at Parrish Coal in Wilkes-Barre, and orders for four Russian torpedo cruisers. Additional items include Washburn’s nomination in Massachusetts, Oklahoma statehood politics, a police chief duel death in Pine Bluff, and various other domestic and international developments.
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Warsaw
Rakoff Iron Works
Atenstochcya
Russia
Balimore
Parrish Coal Company
Wilkesbarre
Nikolaeff
Black Sea
Charles G. Washburn
Rockwood Hoard
Massachusetts
Oklahoma
J. F. Culpper
Southwest
Brock
Pine Bluff
Arkansas
Washington
New Mexico
Phoenix
Arizona
Fort Apache
Comstock
Virginia City
Nevada
Lulu Bridges
Los Angeles
Paris
Cuba
United States
Agricultural Chamber of West Prussia
Quincy
Hudhton
Midh
Custom Ip
Fort Leavenworth
Ras
Quartermaster's Department
Polish Socialistic Party
Enorey
Cuticura Heals Severe Leg Humor After Three Weeks
In Newark New York July 8 1905 a navy man HJ Myers recounts a long struggle with a leg humor that left the limb raw like beef. After trying doctors remedies without relief he used Cuticura Soap and Ointment, bathing daily and applying six or seven boxes, and reports a complete cure in three weeks with no recurrence since.
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Myers
U. 8
Newark
New York
Scheme and Scandals From A Dense East Side District
A New York East side district congressman Sulzer sent seed parcels to model tenement residents for balcony and window box gardens. A friend recounted his visit and exposure of tenants growing cabbages cucumbers and tomatoes in bath tubs. Tea costs rise and Japan faces higher living costs harming tea quality. In England a bribery tale unfolds as a canvasser offers a sovereign to a worker’s wife for votes, only to be outwitted by the wife who promises the trousers herself.
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Sulzer
New York City
Yokohama
United States
Japan
New York Sun
England
Lord Blank
Cash
No Medicine for Digestive Woes Promoted by Grape-Nuts Ad
An advertisement extols Grape-Nuts as a remedy for indigestion and stomach distress caused by heavy starch and fat intake. A Washwoman shares that after two weeks she felt better and after two months was fully well, thanks to eating Grape-Nuts with cream for breakfast and enjoying it daily. The copy references The Wellville book and urges reading "There's a reason."
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Postuum Co
Battle Mich
Faceless Dyes and Duties in Text from 1960s Notes
Disconnected notes reference debates on duties on Chinese imports in British Columbia and national food drug act emphasis. Mentions Garfield Tex Company packaging law, and comic snippets about spectacles and washing velveteen.
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British Columbia
Garfield Tex Company
Australia appoints chief mining engineer for all of Australia
Australia names T Roberts chief mining engineer for the continent, with an office in London, pending ratification by governments. The nomination comes from the Australian commissioner of railways, Young Man Extensive Traveler. Lord Ronaldshay, aged thirty, is noted for extensive travel and knowledge of the Himalayas, Persia, Kashmir, Baluchistan, Ladak, Thibet, the Persian Gulf, and Ceylon.
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Australia
T. Roberts
London
Lord Ronaldshay
Himalayas
Persia
Kashmir
Baluchistan
Ladak
Thibet
Persian Gulf
Ceylon
Radium debate drew Armstrong and Lord Kelvin into protest
London scientist Professor Henry E Armstrong joined Lord Kelvin in opposing a British association claim that producing helium from radium proves transmutation. Armstrong argues radium quantities are insufficient to define what transpires, warning against drawing firm conclusions from current experiments.
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Henry E Armstrong
London
Lord Kelvin
British Association
Armstrong
Rifle Shooting In Schools In British Curriculum
Mr Birrell announced in the House of Commons that rifle shooting will be included in elementary school curricula in Great Britain. Educational authorities have permission under restrictions to teach children at miniature ranges, with instruction funded from public funds.
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Great Britain
Birrell
Board of Education
House of Commons
Nansen defies sympathy for travelers and warns on alcohol
Dr Fridtjof Nansen Norway's Arctic explorer and Britain’s minister argues that misplaced sympathy for travelers is unnecessary. He says those in wilds travel by choice and that civilization cannot understand the pull of nature. He also rejects alcohol, claiming white liquor only tempers briefly before lowering the mood.
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Fridtjof Nansen
Norway
Gerat
Britain
A Misunderstanding On Canteen Question Causes Laughter
General Frederick D Grant recounts a tale about Maj Green and his servant James. The exchange centers on boots and a playful miscommunication. The humor reflects military life and a dinner discussion in Washington.
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Frederick D. Grant
Washington
Maj. Green
James
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