Battle Creek Sanitarium and its Return to Nature Movement
The article chronicles the Battle Creek Sanitarium in Michigan from its early reformist roots to its status as a leading center of natural healing. It details its 1902 fire and the 1903 dedication of a new main building, the integration of diet reform and hydrotherapy, and its global influence through training and philanthropy. It notes annual finances and operations, including diet costs, staff, and patient care, portraying the institution as a model of health reform and medical missionary work.
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Battle Creek
Northern
Lake Region
Michigan
Wattte Creek
Great Northwest
Brook Farm
Good Health
Health Reform Institute
Mame Wts
Battle Creek Sanitarium
State Street
Middle West
Chicago
Battle
Great Sanitarium
United States
Must Marry to Claim English Shooting Prize
An artillery volunteer won a shooting match at Blackpool England. The prize includes a wedding ring a gratuitous marriage ceremony wedding equipage a polished cradle and a bassinet. He must marry within twelve months to receive the prize.
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Blackpool
England
Senate lays out week for statehood and railroad bills
Washington reports outline plan for the week with statehood legislation and amendments to be disposed of first. Railroad rate bill gains right of way in the house with debate anticipated on a rule to set rates by the Interstate Commerce Commission. The Esch Townsend substitute and Davy bill are tied to the electoral vote count at the end of the week.
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Washington
Senate
Hall of Representatives
Swayne
House of Representatives
Republican Steering Committee
District of Columbia
Safchoad
Interstate Commerce Commission
Committee of Interstate Commerce
House
Houses of
Congress
Nebraska minister dies in Los Angeles lodging house
Rev. C F E Bentley of Lincoln Nebraska dies in Los Angeles after dining with a veiled young woman at a lodging house. An autopsy shows heart trouble. The woman fled. detectives seek her. Bentley had run for president on the silver prohibition ticket in 1896 and was active in temperance work. An inquest will be held and burial set for Lincoln.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Cean
C FE Bentley
Lincoln
Neb
Ney
Bentley
Iowa
Nebraska
Judiciary panel backs Clayton bill repealing bankruptcy laws
Washington The house committee on the judiciary favors the Clayton bill repealing bankruptcy laws by a majority vote. A minority report will be issued to the house by Mr Powers of Massachusetts.
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Washington
House Committee On the Judiciary
House
Powers
Mass
Rates to Cut Grain Freight From Omaha to Gulf
Chicago traffic officials plan a St. Louis meeting to set how much lower gulf export rates on Omaha corn will be than Atlantic ports. Eastern roads urged western lines to cut to keep gulf differential from exceeding three cents. No Atlantic port cuts until after St. Louis gathering.
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Chicago
Gulf Roads
St. Louis
Omaha
Gulf
Atlantic
Be the Beef Trust Ruling Spurs Cabinet Backing for Law
The article reports that the U S government plans to pursue criminal action against individual members of corporations to enforce a Supreme Court decision. The president and the cabinet, including Attorney General Moody, express satisfaction and resolve to enforce the law, with Wanne's rule on postmasters funding convention delegates approved as a principle for all states.
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Gener Moody
Genera
Supreme Court
Hay
Wilson
Sul
Senate
Fhe
Wsane
John G Capers
Republican National Committeeman
South Carolina
Hinshaw Talks Rail Regulation With Roosevelt At White House
Congressman Hinshaw met with President Roosevelt to discuss legislation on railroad regulation and I C C powers. They talked about Townsend’s bill proposing broader authority for the Interstate Commerce Commission and possible admin support for stronger rate fixing and anti discrimination measures.
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Washington
Winshaw
White House
Roosevelt
Nebraska
House
Townsend
Interstate Commerce Commission
Hinshaw
Commission
Senate
Japanese Frontal Assaults Fail at Heikoutai Amid Freezing Battle
Russian left flank lure fails as Japanese defenses hold at Heikoutai and surrounding positions. Heavy fighting on snow and ice leaves estimates of Russian losses around 4,000 with Japanese losses near 200. Weather turns bitter with temperatures near minus six to plus four degrees. General Kuropatkin reports Japanese attack on Djantanchenan on Hun river left bank, capturing a village before retreat with 100 Russian casualties.
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Oku
Tmeikowai
He'koutal
Heikoutai
ST. Petersburg
Kuropatkin
Djantanchenan
Hun River
Changtan
Fire devastates Snegle Side Home for Women
A blaze at the Snegle Side Home for Women in Buffalo, New York Friday night destroyed part of the facility. Inmates describe Mary Kyttie killed, four women severely hurt including Betsy Caldwell 84 injured by smoke and Margaret Craishaber who fell from a ladder. Nort Englehart 60 jumped from a third story window with a broken leg and internal injuries. Marion Orton reportedly suffocated and may die.
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Snegleside
Mary Kyttie
Betsy Caldwell
Margaret Craishaber
Nort Englehart
Marion Orton
Nobility Votes for Modified Address to Emperor
In Moscow the provincial nobility held a private meeting after discussing reform proposals. They decided to vote for a modified address to the government and await an imperial word showing bonds between throne and people remain unbroken. Representatives of the people may be summoned when deemed advisable.
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Moscow
Omaha's bid to become a national army supply depot
Washington considers elevating Omaha to a general distributing point for quartermaster supplies. The Omaha depot’s addition enables handling larger tonnage as a key mid western supply station, aided by Senator Millard and General Humphrey supporting the move which could broaden Nebraska merchants' contracts for U S Army and Philippines needs. An act of Congress or a secretary of war order may be needed.
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Washington
War Office
Omaha
Department of the Missouri
United States
New York
San Francisco
Jeffersonville
Ind
Mid-West
Senator Millard
C. F. Humphrey
Army
Humphrey
Department of the Platte
Millard
Suecess
Nebraska
Philippines
Congress
Secretary of War
Decide on Railroad Bill Expands Interstate Commission
Washington dispatch says the House committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce approved a favorable report on three bills extending the Interstate Commerce Commission to six rate schedules, expanding the commission from five to seven members and creating a court of transportation. The measure blends Esch Townsend provisions with Hepburn amendments after long sessions.
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Washington
House Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
House
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
Court of Transportaton
Ohio fruit raiser credits cure for kidney trouble
An 78 year old Crust dealer from Men tor Obi claims Kean's Kite cured his decade long kidney pain and weakness. He describes severe back ache at night and morning, with urinary issues, swelling, and discolored secretions. A permanent cure is claimed after trial, with address for sample and purchase details printed. Allen's Foot-Ease ad follows.
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Sidney Justis
Obi
Ob Wate
Kean
Kite
Pis
Sumey Ah
Cela
Milburn Co
Batata
Coats
Eye Strain in Children Future Health Concern
The article notes many children suffer from eye strain and stresses that a significant share of people do not have normal vision. It highlights the growing child's sensitivity and implies widespread pediatric eye strain as a concern.
Millinery Trade Struggles to Attract Girls
Women enter many jobs once held by men including milliners but reports indicate a growing difficulty in finding girls willing to devote themselves to hat making both locally and abroad.
London Policeman Fined for Excessive Club Strike
A London constable was fined 100 dollars and court costs after striking a man with his baton during an arrest that had escalated as the suspect resisted violently and lay on the ground.
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London
Adulteration of Liquors Admitted by New York Doctor
A New York physician claims the majority of whisky brandy and beer sold in the city is chemically prepared and absolutely unfit for the human stomach.
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New York
Temperance tale credits Postum with health rebound
A concerned temperance woman changes her harsh view after trials with coffee and health. She describes asthma relief, improved sleep, and a 20 pound gain after switching to Postum, noting her physician praised Postum as coffee failsafe. The testimonial ends with the doctor adopting Postum as his regular beverage. Name appears as Postum Co Battle Creek Michigan.
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Sam Gad
Ifa
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellyville
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Ohio Fruit Raiser
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