Strawberries shipped from Benton Harbor and St Joseph area
The season has seen an estimated 156000 crates of strawberries shipped from Benton Harbor and St Joseph Michigan. Other notes mention an electric line proposal to Fort Wayne and Wawasee, local well drilling plans in Milford, wheat yields in Elkhart county, a missing doctor reappearing in North Manchester, and various local incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton Harbor
St. Joseph, Mich
Fort Wayne
Wawasee
Rudolph Bice
Benton Township
Elkhart County
Llis
Traveling Men at Democratic National Convention
At Kansas City the traveling salesmen number at least 8000 and are strongly anti trust. They are well informed voters and mostly favor Bryan. They oppose Hannaism imperialism trustism and other Hanna party isms according to Republican reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Republican Papers
Bryan
Mike” Hanna
Unrest of the Nations Foresees a Western World Clash
The article argues that China’s attack on Siberia threatens a world war as western powers rush to arm. It notes Russia hesitates to declare war, fears of arbitration failing, and a rising global militarism. It warns of competing western blocs and a potential struggle for western supremacy at century’s end.
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China
Russia
Turkey
Europe
Congress of the
Kaffir
Zululand
Formosia
Java
Soudan
India
Philippines
Cestors
Chinee
New York in Five Hours Mail Express Line Proposed
The American Railway company of New York plans a magnetic elevated rail system to run mail and express cars at about 200 miles per hour between Chicago and New York. Aluminum projectile shaped cars with 50 passengers, a gearless motor, and electric braking would operate on a single rail. Lina Beecher is the inventor. engineers debate feasibility with speeds of 125 to 150 mph possible, 200 mph deemed unlikely by critics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
New York
American Railway Company of
Lina Beecher
Brooklyn
N. Y
Ontario
Buffalo
Charles G. Armstrong
George H. Bliss
Hints for Hot Weather From the Chicago Record
The article explains how humidity affects heat discomfort and sunstroke risk. It advises avoiding direct sun, limiting large meals and alcohol, and increasing fluids with non alcoholic options. It notes children and nervous individuals suffer more in heat and recommends outdoor rest and fresh air for infants. It urges humane care for urban horses in heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Put Your Boy to Work
An admonition urges fathers to keep sons busy with constructive chores such as whitewashing, lawn care, and firewood. It argues idleness leads to evil habits, vices, and moral decay, harming the boy and troubling worried parents.
Zinc and Lead Prices Spark Material Cost Increase
The editor cites a comparative statement showing zinc dropping from 49.50 to 30 per ton and lead from 26 to 22.50, arguing that a 40 percent rise for type and other materials is necessary due to lower ore costs. The piece frames this as a plea to readers about rising raw material costs and potential price hikes.
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Karisas
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Just
Warsaw
Milford
Dr. Lancaster
Manchester
Gordon Barratt
City
Transvaal
Germany
Japan
United States
Mishawaka
Frederick
Smiker
Oscar Welty
Justice Bullerman
Welty
William Miller
Emma Ray
Miller Ray
Baltimore & Ohio Railway
Walkerton
United States District Court
J. H. Baker
United States Court
Elkhart
Milford Junction
Elkhart River
Waterford
George Ledger
Erie Road
Huntington
Bollivar
Erie
Bolivar
Jordan
Ledger
Rochester
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