Auto Driver Wins Vanderbilt Cup at Motor Parkway
George Robertson in a locomotive wins the Vanderbilt Cup auto race at Motor Parkway on January 21, finishing in 2 hours 40 minutes 48.1 seconds over a 265 mile course. Lytle in a Tsotta car finishes second in a dramatic duel, as drizzling rain and a treacherous track challenge 200,000 spectators. Robertson battled water and fuel issues but extended his lead from lap to lap amid high speeds of 67 to 68 miles per hour.
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Jong Isand
Motor Parkway
Get
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Lytle
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Tabertson
Robertson
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Lixcitemont
Sees Husband Drown In Vision Then Body Found
Horton Massachusetts October 27 Mrs Lottie Johnson of Beachmont reports a vision in which she sees her husband George Jolson drowning after an overturned power boat wrecked miles from Beachmont. The sea tragedy occurred near Gloucester with the body recovered about noon and the coroner stating Jolson had been in the water for about twelve hours.
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Horton
Mass
Lottie Johnson
Beachmont
George Jolson
Tincily
Dix
Gloucester
North Shore
Woman leaves speech to attend daughter's wedding in Milwaukee
In Milwaukee on October 27 Mrs. T. K. Davis of Eau Claire paused a state federation of women’s clubs address to attend her daughter Miss Ouire May Barker’s marriage. Rev W B Graham officiated at Calgary Presbyterian church before Mrs. Davis returned to finish the speech. Burdick from Eau Claire sought to wed Davis, and the note prompted the quick ceremony.
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Wis
T. K. Davis
Eau Claire
Setwich
Federation of Women's Clubs
Ralph W. Burdick
Sone Sinister
Davi
Burdick
Davis
Calgary Presbyterian Church
W. B. Graham
Chinese Plot Uncovered After Palace Gas Explosion
A gas explosion at the royal palace in Oporto injured four as officials prepared for King Mantel's visit on November 5. Concurrently in Amoy a plot by Chinese evolutionists of Singapore to assassinate high Chinese officials during a government reception for the American fleet was unearthed, prompting extraordinary precautions.
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Lisbon
Oporto
King Mantel
Ole Bulls Violin Stolen Near St Louis
The St Louis police seek a violin valued at 500 dollars once owned by famed Norwegian violinist Ole Bull. The instrument, previously owned by Joseph Abernathy, was stolen recently and authorities are endeavoring to locate it.
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Ole Bull
St. Louis
St. Louia Walice
Joseph Abernathy
Diplomats Who Fail Lose Head in Balkan Settlement Fallout
St. Petersburg reports quote the failure of cabinet ministers to accept a Balkan settlement as prompting a leadership shakeup. Isvolsky, Russia’s foreign minister, faces retirement rumors, described by papers as politically defunct. The Vienna summit already hints at sacrifice of a czar’s trusted aides.
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Nfm
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Vienna
Alrea Tes
Old Suitor Kills Groom and Tries to Murder Bride
New Orleans report details a bridal tour shooting scuffle aboard a Texas and Pacific Cannon Rail train. F. X. Beaumet Beauve Beauve feigned cordial farewell, drew a revolver, fatally struck groom Fred Van Ingen, and aimed at the bride before an uncle blocked the hammer, disabling the weapon. Beauve, 24, was arrested. Van Ingen, 23, wed yesterday to Miss James Rohrer of Baton Rouge.
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New Orleans
Fred van Ingen
Texas and Pacific
Louisiana
F. X. Beanne
Plaquemine
England's Idle Men Are Starving
London reports a serious unemployed crisis as Prime Minister Asquith outlines no new permanent solutions. The government offers a 1.5 million dollar fund to aid jobless and accelerates naval shipbuilding with nine torpedo boat destroyers and five unarmored cruisers, costing 12.5 million dollars, while the War Office seeks 24,000 recruits for winter reserves.
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London
England
House of Commons
Asquith
War Office
Libor
Foreign experts urge safety reforms in U S mining
Three international mining experts Captain Arthur Desborough Victor Watteyne and Carl Meissner were invited by the U S government to study American mines A report to President Roosevelt recommends explosive standards cartridge loading avoid large charges improved watering and ventilation and greater use of electricity for mining operations It calls for regional schools to train fire bosses foremen and inspectors and highlights the ongoing loss of coal due to unsafe methods.
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Washington
United States
Roosevelt
Garfeld
Arthur Desborough
England
Victor Watteyne
Belgium
Carl Meissner
Germany
Tha
Admiral Dayton Retires From Navy
Washington October 27 Rear Admiral Jas H Dayton retires from active service on account of age He was recently relieved of command of the Pacific fleet and is now on leave at his home in South Hend Indiana Dayton entered the navy in September 1862 and reached this rank in February 1906 He has served 24 years at sea and in reserve shire
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Washington
Jas. H. Dayton
Dayton
Pacific Fleet
South Hend
Ind
Navy
Hehus
Doughnuts Beat Art Says Helen Bertram
Helen Bertram, recovering from a setback at the Orpheum, defends doughnuts as a symbol of love and home over art. She praises motherhood, home life, and a supportive husband, arguing affection and nourishment win a man's heart more than artistic glamour.
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Helen Bertram
Ielen Bertram
Orpheum
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Natura
Onine
Ghostly Assembly A Halloween Stunt
A Halloween party described by Good Housekeeping features a bonfire center, sheets and pillowcases to form ghostly figures, a devilish master of ceremonies in black with horns, and costumed guests. Pranks included flour on the black demon, a revised stage coach, and a pumpkin with alphabet letters burned on. refreshments were pallid, marshmallow treats, deviled ham sandwiches, and black chocolate cake. The event ends with a pumpkin letter game and a Virginia reel finale.
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Good Housekeeping
Prince of Darkness
Oae
Virginia
Sensible gift and autumn bride petticoat advice
The piece recommends a net underskirt as a smart gift for a bride. It describes construction with coarse net, three deep Spanish ruffles, lace edges, lace insertion, and satin ribbon. It cautions against full-length skirts, favors ankle length, and praises short petticoats for ease of movement and visible stockings and shoes.
Valuable Hints for the Kitchen
A garbled list of household tips covers preventing scale or crust in a teakettle with dry salt, testing coffee adulteration by float sink, boiling milk with water to prevent scorching, repairing rangs cracks with wood ashes and salt paste, washing fabrics with tepid water, and keeping teapots from musty tea by placing sugar in the pot before storage.
Woman's wide field and the four Ks reflected in society
The New Bedford Evening Standard discusses how the emperors four Ks and the four Cs broaden a woman's role to include children clothes cooking church and community. It links concern for children with sociology education occupations industry and ethics and praises a new double-thread sewing machine for home use amid broader domestic science. It notes the post office misdelivery rate as about one in a million letters.
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New Bedford Evening Standard
Womth
Almost a New Stitch in Decorative Embroidery
The article describes wheeling stitch as an effective outline stitch variant derived from buttonhole and wallachian stitches. It emphasizes short, spaced stitches that avoid a solid look, allows turning curves easily, and suits self-embroidery on gowns and cloaks popular this season.
Uses of Camphor for Travel and Health
A camphor spirit bottle aids travel with rapid relief of discomfort. Bathing the face with camphor clears pores, refreshes the eyes, and cools the skin. A dash in water eases motion sickness and heat. It helps deter mosquitoes when applied to exposed skin and serves as an insect bite wash.
A Well Ordered Dinner Table
The most elegant and attractive dinner tables are often simple. Linen with a gloss from good laundering, well cared for china and silver, and a few flowers or ferns in the center create a striking table more than elaborate lace and centerpieces.
Twain Tribute to Queen Victoria at Birthday Dinner
A stained birthday dinner tribute by Mark Twain praised Queen Victoria saying her name will live always and her character will be renowned for humility and charity. He noted she mended broken lives where possible and, at times, faced setbacks with steadfast resolve.
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Twain
Mark Twain
Queen Victoria
Stevenson Farewell to England: A Scribiner's Tale
The speaker contemplates England as he contends with exile and disability, insisting art is secondary to living. He vows to remain active, face his illness, and seek a life beyond Fontainebleau, with England distant and the sea eternal as a backdrop to his resolve.
A Big Bill and a Dream of a Claim Agent
A comic exchange features Mrs Landlady and Mr De Broke debating the size of a bill. Mr De Broke recalls dreaming for three nights that Ta"peHean, Mias Rows Backer was named a claim agent and United States pension attorney In Missourt, noted as a longtime notary insurance agent.
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de Broke
Mr. de Broke
peHean
Mias
United Tates
Missourt
Entertainer George Silwill Pitches Comfort in Sickrooms
In a feature praising George Silwill, the writer extols his ability to brighten sickrooms with kaleidoscopic mind pictures and soothing effects. The piece notes his availability for hire to alleviate chronic convalescence and insomnia, claiming his performances lift mood and ease pain without artificial aids.
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Dickens
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Bilyeill
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George Silwill
Silent Question and Poetic Reflections in a Washington Dispatch
A fragment from Appletons includes Joan Sharp Williams on a gubernatorial race and a Baptist minister’s blunt question to Jeff Truly about drinking, noting the era's prohibition tensions. The piece blends political satire and Theodosia Garrison poetry about siblings, sorrow, and advice.
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Washington
Joan Sharp Williamstein
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Williams
Jef A
Jef Truly
Miniates
Mr. Truly
Fox
Mister
Theodosia Garrison
Appleton
Nat Goodwin’s Maine friend invites visits from theater star
Harper’s Weekly notes actor Nat Goodwin has a friend who owns a country place in Maine ten miles from a railway or telegraph office. The hospitable host offers a ready room and has previously assisted with cables and messenger fees from London. The piece ends with a query about shipping, cable costs, and a plan tied to the third Sunday.
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Harper's Weekly
Nat Goodwin
Maine
Goodwin
London
Garibaldi's Granddaughter Heads Italian Girls Home School
The New York Press reports Talia Garibaldi, granddaughter of General Garibaldi and noted suffragist, has been named head of the Methodint Girl Home school in Home. The street Named for Garibaldi stands near his statue where she aims to advance women's rights through education.
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New York Press
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Ttalian
Home
General Garibaldi
Italy
England
Silas
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