Insurrection grows in Yemen province and world unrest spreads
Telegram alerts of revolt south of Sana in Yemen while reports reach Washington of proposed filibustering in Mobile. Other items note Dutch Formosa contraband probes and an arson at Frank Teller & Co. in Philadelphia with 100000 dollar loss.
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Toledo
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Maryland Society
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New York Custom House
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Frank Teller & Co
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Nebraska
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Morales
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Michael Kelley
Danville
Kelley
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Anthony Iiala
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Timeo
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Senate
Hilo
Hawaii
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Kauai
Tenodor Ten Eyck
Chicago
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Chickamauga
Libby
Dr. Salmon
P Bureau of Animal Industry
Herman Boger
Bozer
Roger
Jeruit
Benton Harbor
Mich
Roosevelt and Fairbanks Take Inaugural Oath Parade
The 26th president Theodore Roosevelt took the oath at the Capitol with Chief Justice Fuller administering to him. Vice President elect Charles Warren Fairbanks was sworn in earlier in the Senate chamber as part of the inauguration ceremonies. The day featured a grand parade, city illumination, and an inaugural ball with Roosevelt and Mrs. Roosevelt. The event drew governors, veterans, Rough Riders, and diverse dignitaries from across the nation.
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Fairbanks
Capitol
Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
Greenough
United States
Philippines
Porto Rico
Hawaii
San Juan Hill
Santiago
Manila Bay
Pennsylvania
Tennessee
Oyster Bay
White House
Brodie
First Cavalry
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Pennsylvania Avenue
Senate Chamber
Fuller
National Capitol
Washington
Seat of Government
Congressional Library
John Marshall Harlan
Supreme Court
District of Columbia
Justice Flarlan
Count Cassini
Mr Roosevelt
Tribune
Executive Chamber
Charles Warren Fairbanks
Indiana
Frye
Edward Everett Hale
Roosevelt Inauguration Procession and Ball Recap
The article describes President Roosevelt taking the oath with Chief Justice Fuller, Vice President Fairbanks, and Admiral Dewey present. It covers the vast parade up Pennsylvania Avenue with 33,000 to 35,000 troops, civilian clubs, and state contingents, plus the Pension Building ball with 12,900 guests and distinctive gowns, ending with an early curtailment of festivities for Sabbath observance.
Dressing in Japan Reveals Age and Status
A cultural note explains that Japanese women reveal age and whether they are married when buying dresses. This custom allows a shopkeeper to infer each woman’s precise age and marital status, as designs vary for single and married life.
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Japan
Travelers in North America Grapple with Currency Confusion
Canadians traveling in the United States and Americans visiting Canada report embarrassments due to differing currencies. The exchange hurdles create daily frictions for shoppers, drivers, and tourists across both countries.
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United States
Canada
Zulus Swift Runners Show Remarkable Sprint Pace
Report notes the Zulus can cover up to fifty miles in six hours an eight miles per hour pace deemed exceptional highlighting their speed in emergencies.
Cedar Oil Liniment Popular Among Pioneers
Liniment of Cedar Oil valued as a general pain killer and widely used in patent medicines, guides, and trappers. retained belief persists among some outdoor groups despite changing remedies.
Inventor Credits Stocking Folding for India Rubber T
The inventor of the modern India rubber tobacco pouch recalls an idea sparked while watching his wife fold stockings. This observation led to the development of a practical pouch design.
Turn Hose on Natives on Nile Boats
The captains of the Nile boats reportedly use a hose to deter natives during landing, a tactic described as their method to keep people away from the boats.
Firefighting Costs Vary by City in U S and U K
A London fire extinguishing cost averages 200 with New York missions running about 700 dollars. The figures reflect typical expenses for responding to fires in major cities as reported.
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London
New York
Dodd's Kidney Pills Prove Effective in Ward Arkansas
From Ward Arkansas on March 6 a local interview with J. W. Waggoner reports the remedy Dodd's Kidney Pills curing kidney and bladder issues after prior medicines failed. He claims two boxes restored his health and urges others with kidney disease to try the Great American Kidney Remedy.
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Ward
Ark
West
Dodd
J. W. Waggoner
Bright
To Truly Live and the Breadth of Life
A reflective quote by Maltbie ND Babcock on living fully beyond mere appetite and wealth. It contrasts fleeting pleasures with goodness, kindness, poetry, music, and a sense of divine purpose.
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Babcock
Graphite Mining Abroad and in Ceylon
The island of Ceylon ranks as a leading graphite mining nation. Significant graphite deposits are also mined in Siberia around Irkutsk on Lake Baikal.
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Ceylon
Siberia
Irkutsk
Lake Baikal
First Japanese Newspaper Published in 1563
The article notes the first Japanese newspaper appeared in 1563, translated Dutch news, and contrasts with today’s figure of about 1,500 daily newspapers and periodicals in Japan.
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Japan
Adulteration Uncovered in Portuguese Flour Mix
A flour bought in Portugal was analyzed and found to contain 53 percent kaolin or china clay. The remainder consisted mainly of ground rice husks and finely powdered sawdust.
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Portugal
Dispensary Sales Hit Sumter in Six Days
The Columbia State notes Sumter South Carolina with population 5680 logged six day dispensary sales ending December 24 totaling 6442 dollars. This amounts to over one dollar of rum per resident.
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Tippling
South Carolina
Columbia
S. C
Sumter
Walking sticks in ancient Athens culture and law
Greeks in Athens valued walking sticks four centuries ago with possession risking arrest for disorderly behavior. The article notes sticks as fashion and a social expectation influencing public life in ancient times.
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Greece
Athens
Defiance Starch Boasts Superior Value for Home Use
In promotional language the Defiance Starch brand claims top quality and savings for households. It asserts the product supplies more starch for a lower price than rival brands, highlighting cost efficiency and domestic convenience.
Monument to German pencil-maker marked by giant tombstone
A recently deceased German pencil-maker is honored with a massive red sandstone tombstone featuring a graphite core resembling a pencil. A cautious grand juror at the Old Bailey swore on his own Bible, taking no risks of microbes.
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Old Bailey
Disc's Cure Hailed Amidst Sought After Remedy
A local note from Nine Mile Area mentions a sought after cure at WOODEs on Third Ave in Minneapolis Minnesota. The entry lists a price of 1400 and a date in January.
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Woodes
Third Ave
Minneapolis
Dignity of Office and Character in Accusations
A reflective note argues that dignity should not shield public figures from accusations while character must refute them. It suggests that men who discuss romantic affairs often carry multiple moral faults.
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