Oddities and observances from a late era column
A fragmented retrospective notes strange topics from leprosy in London to a proposed Boer colony in Maryland and a New Zealand girls corps in Wellington. It discusses water filtration reducing typhoid in Britain, irrigation in the Sahara, and rice culture advances in Louisiana with American machinery. Also mentions Guam projects, Yosemite survey work, and a WashingtonBiological Society Bird music study led by H W Olds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
New Zealand
Louisiana
Department of Agriculture
U S Marines and Allies Engage Chinese Forces Near Tientsin
Washington dispatch reports Admiral Kempff stating U S Marines under Maj. Waller and 400 Russians fought near Tientsin. The clash failed to break through, prompting an appeal for more troops and ships as international forces brace for deteriorating conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy Department
Kempff
United States
Tientsin
Department
Hackett
Kempf
Cefa
Maj
Waller
Tieatela
Unea
Miro Reporis
Ts-Athairal Kemp
Admiral Kemps
Remey
Manua
Taka
Presbyterian Mission
Elecrichs
Cheloo
Fekin
Sam Tung
Presbyterian Board of Foreign
Shan Tong
Lnitel
Fond
Water Brazee
London
Shaignal Cays
Nashville
Nich
Tung Fub Slant
Kang Su
Yuan Shu Kai
Ton Shan
Pieh-Tai-Ho
Shanghai
Pekin
Daily Express
Reginald Thomas Tower
Claude Macdonald
Clouds
Sheag
Europe
Termiza
Peklo
China
Lord Roberts
Admiral Seymour
Maxim Quus
Mausers
Open Air Cures Consumption Says Climate Aid
Dr. Roberts, climatology professor at Dunham Medical College, Chicago, spoke to the Boston Young Men’s Christian Association on open air therapy for consumption. He claimed forty years of illness were cured by outdoor living and argued moisture in ground causes consumption.
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Bowditch
Arizona
New Mexico
Sage
Jerre
Roberts
Aroos
Oak Woods
Cod
Miners Riot at Fernwood Callery Yatesville Pa
In Yatesville Italian strikers and mine workers clash at the Butler Mine Company breaker with revolvers and clubs. Over seventy five shots fired in a five minute fusillade as armed watchmen and guards repel the attack. two strikers wounded, one union official arrested.
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Wilkestarre
Fernwood
Butler Mine Company, Limited
Yateaville
Yatesville
Charles J. Thain
Oe Mine Workers' Union
Sloss
Germany approves meat inspection bill after Bundesrath vote
Berlin reports the meat inspection measure has passed the Bundesrath and will go to Emperor William for approval. Ambassador White will send a full copy to Washington, with the State Department noting possible adverse effects on U S shippers and plans to study the provision before any retaliation. Germany may revise its tariff next winter as the measure is reevaluated.
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Bundesratt
Reichstag
Berlin
Washington
United States
State Department
Germany
Oceanic to Be Santa Fe's Exclusive Ocean Link
Railway circles report Oceanic Steamship Co to become the exclusive ocean connection for Santa Fe. Agencies may open at Honolulu and other ports served by Oceanic steamers. Freight and passenger tickets from Australia New Zealand and Hawaii are to be billed through to the east via Santa Fe. Officials neither confirm nor deny but may share offices soon.
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Santa Fe
Oreanic Us
San Francisco
Oceanic Steamship Company
Honolulu
Australia
New Zealand
Hawaii
World’s Woman’s Temperance Union Holds Meeting in Edinburgh
In Edinburgh on July 23 the World’s Women’s Christian Temperance Union holds its manual meeting led by Mrs. L. M. N. Stevers of Maine. Lady Henry Somerset presided in the afternoon session. Notable spectators included Mrs. Bailey of Rhode Island, Mrs. Stevenson of Massachusetts, and Rev. C. M. Sheldon of Tepexa, Kas. About 120 American delegates attend. Rev. Charles M. Sheldon, author of In His Steps, will deliver an address.
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Ie Gernton
Edinburgh
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
L. M. N. Stevers
Maine
Henry Somerset
Bailey
Rhode Island
Mra. Stevenson
Massachusetts
ML Sheldon
Tepexa
Kas
Charles M. Sheldon
Two Railroad Wrecks Leave Dozens Dead
Forties three victims in a Georgia wreck on the Macon branch of the Southern Railroad. A passenger train derailed after striking trash near Attrota, killing thirty five aboard and destroying the train except the sleeper. No crew member escaped. In Green Bay, Wisconsin, an excursion train collided with a freight train south of De Pere River, killing eight, with one missing and fifty three injured as it neared the station.
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Mary
Testa
Attrota
Lean
Macon
Southern Railroad
Green Bay
Wis
Chicago and Northwestern Road
Saenger
de Pers River Aime
British Surround Boers Near Pretoria After Armistice Talks
British forces tighten grip on the Transvaal and Orange Free State fronts with Gen Roberts and Gen Buller poised to unite against the Boers. Strathcona's Horse joins Buller, while De Wet's Farmhouses are burned. Reports from London and New York describe strained armistice talks and Boer intentions toward guerrilla resistance if leniency is offered. The railway and military movements signal a widening net around Steyn's forces and Standerton.
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Lwndon
South Africa
Roberts
Buller
Strathcona
Standard
Pretoria
Louis Botha
Diamond Hill
Gan Gan
Roberta
Botha
Steyn
Orage River
Lord Roberts
Hruger
Transvaal
Orange River
Lord Dundovald
Standerton
Adrot
de Wet
New York
The
Tribune
London
Express
Potchefstroam
Kroger
Reitz
Redvers Buller
Kattbosch
Kattbosch Spruit, Has Been Received At the War Office: “Dutdensid
Kattboech Spruit
Sy Kruger
Laurence Marques
The Busline Project and Traders Union Line
The Central Trades and Labor Union heard the fifty member committee report seeking funds to buy conveyances to rival public transit. Harry F Blackmore said appeals went to 6,000 unions and 19 contributions totaling about 2300 dollars, with 1303 dollars allotted to preliminary expenses. The group endorsed the effort and adopted The Traders Union Line as the proposed operator name.
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St. Louis
Central Trades and Labor Uolon
Harrys F Blackmore
Sfty
Ansers
Trearsore
Wortatzie Committee
Wr. Blackmore
Traders Union Line
Ler
Streetcar service mostly normal with idle lines resumed
Report notes no trouble on a calm night as streetcar lines on Lindell Olive Laclede and Market operated regularly. Transit officials and union claim safety conditions improving with no disturbances while preparations for a broader settlement and worker provisions accelerate despite ongoing boycott pressure.
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Suntay
Omaletty
Lindell
Olive Street
Laclede Avenue
Market Street
du Aa
Transit Company
Union Nw
OW. Morrisoe
Robert J Gamble Stricken With Meningitis at Home
Congressman Robert J Gamble is near death at his home in Yankton after a meningitis attack. He had an earlier bout of grip and erysipelas six weeks ago and has remained unconscious during his illness.
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Robert J. Gamble
Yankton
Robert J Gamble
Robbery on crowded street in daylight on June 25
An elderly Kansas City man was held up in a busy Chicago street during daylight and robbed of all his money. The thief fled but was chased and captured after a pursuit through the area.
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Footrad
Chicago
Kansas City
Change the Missouri's Courses
In Sioux City Iowa on June 25 a mass unseen river alteration shifts land ownership. Twenty seven thousand acres of Nebraska farms teeter on becoming South Dakota property after hidden river work. The sheriff and armed posse arrived too late as the Rei niger river cut a new channel.
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Missouri
Sioux City
Iowa
Nebraska
South Dakota
Reiniger
Roosevelt Not to Reign
B B Odell Jr chairman of the Republican state committee dismissed claims that Gov Roosevelt would resign to yield Lieut Gov Woodruff. Odell said Roosevelt will serve out his term after nomination for president and will not resign.
Incident Near Grand View Sparks Mob Action
In Moh Rockport Indiana on June 25 Theodore Gunesid a Black resident from Grand View six miles away made an objectionable remark about local white women. He was attacked by a mob with rocks and clubs and badly hurt. He fled to his home as a mob of about 40 chased him and attempted to hang him. a marshal-led posse fought them off and spirited him across the river. Tension remains high with fears of further trouble.
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Colorado
Utah
Ollines
Chicago
St Louis
Polate Ccat
Missouri River
Rocky Mountai
Denver and Rio Grande Railroad
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Salt Lake City
Ogden
Moh Rockport
Ind
Theodore Gunesid
Grand View
Chile Seeks Brazil Support Amid Peru Bolivia Tensions
In Rio de Janeiro on June 25 the Chilean minister pressed for Brazilian backing in possible war with Peru and Bolivia. He warned Chile fears U S intervention, amid reports Peru sought American support. The attorney general released an opinion proposing charges only against Besson, Capts Marcondes and Merinda, and Ensign Castro after a recent conspiracy.
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Chile
Rio Janeiro
Brazil
Peru
Bolivia
United States
Senhor Besson
Capts
Marcondes
Merinda
Ensign Castro
Whitecaps Cause Disturbance Near Quebeck Tennessee
In Quebeck near Sports Tennessee a mob of ten to twelve men attacked residents Charles George Floyd Davis and Clark Davis. They dragged the men into woods and beat Floyd Davis and George near death. They forced Clark Davis to endure a severe beating. The attackers claimed the men were lazy and would not work to support their families.
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Whitecaps
Nashville
Tenn
Quebeck
Sports
Charles George
Floyd Davis
Clark Davis
George
Reston
Fractured Excerpt Recounts Odd Exchange and Demand
Fragmentary OCR shows a tense exchange with phrases like absolute never and a reference to a hundred dollar gown. The garbled text hints at a domestic or personal dispute with emphasis on a strict condition and a terse finish. No clear names or locations are recoverable.
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