New York Leads Largest Cities As Population Rises
A census style survey shows New York City at July 1 with 4,760,389 residents, up 1 percent from 4,710,000 last year. The report lists the 20 largest cities led by Chicago and Detroit, with foreign-born residents totaling over 214,000.
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New York City
Feetine Bureau
Wis
Ballogt
New York
Chica
Detroit
Clevemont
Heaton
Los Angeies
Cheeo
Wairihen
Ems
New Orleans
Washingto
Minneapolis
Newark
AWN
Mone
Thochester
Patch Strong Man With The People For State Senate
Statewide interest grows in Col. J Vocatch candidacy for U S senate as a August convention looms. Supporters claim Patch unites war service, business skill and Idaho loyalty, with county veterans plates backing him. Idaho politics hinge on Republican primary and Nugent Gooding dynamics, while a Lincoln County mortgage suit foregrounds in court with George Myers and Julio Astorquia named defendants.
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Col. J. Vocatch
United States Senate
Hecomne Generly
Senate
Pateh
Wtar
John
Republican Party
Ven
Jake Dully
Michigan
Nugent
Idaho
Senire
Mn LO Mayther
Borah
Gooding
Sen
Ator Nugent
Cleht
America
Wduho
Amerte
Hieame
Patch
Haho
Paywan
Payette County
Tapers
United State
France
Rim
George Myers
Julio Astorquia
Juan
Fourth Judicial District
State of
Lincoln
Towit
Lincoln County
Juan Mugersa
District Court
E. A. Bowler
Gift High Honor: Freedom of London For Prince of Wales
The prince of Wales receives the freedom of the city of London in an ancient civic privilege. A parchment document guarantees him and descendants various privileges including tax exemption and support if needed. Certificates for the prince are framed, with a gold casket traditionally containing £100. General Booth’s award used a simple casket.
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London
Prince of Wales
Booth
Thermometer Trade to U S with Adequate Labor
The American thermometer industry faces skilled worker shortages yet shows growth potential. Hand crafted production demands a year of experience for skilled status, but wartime shifts opened export avenues. Postwar, U S makers absorbed German market share in South America and are poised to retain it.
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U. 8S
Germany
South America
United States
New York ‘Tribune
Ukulele Fascination Grows Beyond British Customs
A fragmented 19th century note highlights the ukulele’s surprise entry into England free of duty after customs puzzled over its identity. It praises its sweetness and plaintive charm, predicting England will soon recognize the instrument’s appeal as Americans already have.
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London Daily Chronicle
England
South Sea
Amerten
London
Meanest Man Trophy Awarded to Local Cleric
A local pastor near Woolworth tower is accused of charging life insurance claimants 1 percent of policy face value to fill out death certificates. The claim labels him the meanest man, surpassing others in notoriety, as an unofficial contest ends with him receiving a dubious medal for concentrated meanness.
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Woolworth Tower
The Engineer's Eyes and the Signaling Maze
The London Chronicle notes the crucial role of eyesight tests for engine drivers. A driver must quickly identify hundreds of signals in a complex junction system. On the Northwestern railway over 17,000 signals light each night, with a London to Crewe run controlled by about 600 signals.
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London
Crewe
London Chronicle
Car tips from Bil Bush fascinate elderly rider in LA
A Los Angeles scene shows Bil Bush of LA showing an elderly lady the virtues of a car. He makes many turns with proper arm signals while the old lady watches, then warns that rain could come and promises to alert him.
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Bil Bush
Bill
Los Angeles Times
Largest Pipe Organ Exposition Tote in St Louis 1904
The article notes the largest pipe organ ever made, played in Festival Hall at the St Louis exposition of 1904. Originated for Convention Hall in Kansas City, it was never accepted and stored for years before being bought by John Wanamaker and installed in his Philadelphia store where it is played daily. The organ weighs 75000 pounds.
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Festival Hall
St. Louis
Kansas City
John Wanamaker
Philadelphia
The Four Flush And Cactus Joe Debate Improvement
Cactus Joe argues that a four flush deserves respect as a foundation for skill but complains about steps to improve it from the bottom of the pack. He criticizes efforts to raise the hand’s status and effectiveness.
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Cactus Joe
Lincoln’s Laughing Incident in Chicago Tale
A fragmented anecdote recalls Lincoln in a low period in Chicago when his wife had the roof removed to raise the house. On return he asks a passerby where Lincoln lives, gratefully receives the answer, and then enters the dwelling gravely.
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Lincoln
Chicago
Motive and moral reflection from a Stevenson quote
A brief quotation attributes the value of good work to heartfelt effort and cheerful hearts. It asserts that such impulses leave a hopeful legacy in mankind and improve lasting traditions. The fragment underscores moral motivation and the impact of sincere labor.
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Robert Louis Stevenson
Excess of Food Blamed by English Doctor
Dr. Pritchard argues that most digestive troubles in infants and young children stem from excess food. He warns these excesses disrupt stomach and intestines and can weaken overall health, making children more prone to other illnesses.
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Pritchard
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