Fragments of opinion and invention span a curious era
May would be more charming if she quit evidencing desire to be frigid. The Ohio valley hopes for no cold spell until late October. The Gaekwar of Baroda’s visit ends a senate ruction. Dr. Frissell warns rheumatism germ, laziness hoped for discovery. Premier Campbell-Bannerman appeals against suffrage delegations. Inui wins Michigan oratorical contest with “The Mission of New Japan.” Franklin advised against letters. Lodge sentiments over letters versus telephone. Telegraph lines and early experiments trace 18th–19th century communication and photography milestones from Sommering to Daguerre.
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May
Quarantine and Sealing Methods Across Medieval Times
The text traces early quarantine use in Lombardy and Milan around 1383 to 1399, notes Christian attitudes to plague before that, mentions the diving bell appearing in the 16th century with Greek demonstrations for Charles V, and cites London sealing wax from the mid 16th century plus ancient sealing practices by Egyptians using cattle horn seals.
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Lombardy
Milan
Charles V
London
Straw hats take fashion lead among men
Straw hats arrive quickly as men adopt a brim up behind and drooping in front style. Many men follow this trend though it suits only some. The writer notes that about three in four men are indulging in Ir.
Indians on New York Reservations Reach 5060
The census records 5 060 Indians living on reservations in New York state. Of these, 1 172 inhabit the Cattaraugus reservation in the western part of the state, where tribal relations remain orderly.
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New York
Cattaraugus Reservation
Florida’s New Fishing Season Opens With Tarpon and Sharks
The article notes the Florida fishing season began April 1 as anglers pursue tarpon kingfish and sharks. It highlights the lure of freak fishing by amateurs, using sail or motor boats and varied baits, for sport and danger, and mentions a 14 foot sawfish as a rare challenge.
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Florida
Iaak Walton
Devil
Commission man touts NYC as money spot for produce
A commission man in New York City says the city is the best place in the world to make money by starting right. He cites asparagus at 12 dollars a bunch and notes that wealthy buyers pay prices for top fruit and vegetables regardless of price cuts or size, rewarding timely delivery.
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New York City
Ata
Congressional Business and Tax Bill Advances
Congress sees an express company amendment sent to conference after a Cooper Hepburn exchange. The Senate passes a bill exempting denatured alcohol from internal revenue tax and begins debate on the agricultural appropriation. Penrose notes Post Offices and Post Roads committee finished its review of the post office appropriation bill. Form 41 report not yet complete.
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Cooper
Wis
Hepburn
Express Company
Senate
Penrose
Committee On Post Offices and Post Roads
Testimony in Standard Oil probes spans Ohio and Missouri
In cleveland sessions of the interstate commerce commission Prouty and Clem ents heard witnesses on Standard Oil business methods. George L Lane testified he aided efforts to drive independent oil peddlers out of northern Ohio, under orders from C M Lyons. Also noted: other federal indictments against fertilizer makers and a Missouri mob report. Columbus to host next Presbyterian assembly. Queen Alexandra and Victoria toured London with royal reception. Col W F Switsler, aged 87, longtime editor, died in Columbia Missouri.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Cleveland
Prouty
Clements
Standard Oil Co
Chicago
F. B. Westgate
Titusville
American Oil Works
Louis Emery
Bradford
J. W. Lee
Pittsburg
Frank B. Fretter
Ohio
C. M. Lyons
Standard
George L. Thomas
L. B. Taggart
Thomas
United States District Court
Kansas City
George H. Crosby
General Freight Railway
Crosby
Federal Grand Jury
Nashville, Tenn
Springfield
James Hazen Hyde
Trever Cleveland
Ryan
Princeton
Equitable
Columbus
Presbyterian General Assembly
St. Louis
Queen Alexander
Princess Victoria
London
King Eadward
Prince
Princess of
Walon
Duke
Duchess of
Connaveht
Col. W. FP. Switsler
United
Columbia
Coluddean
Philadelphia
A. J. Cassatt
Washington
Pennsylvania Railroad Co
New York Supreme Court
George W. Perkins
Supreme Court
Grand Jury
New York Life Insurance Co
Republican National Committee
the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Lydia Titus
Rockland
Boston
Edgar M. Titus
Death Valley
Cal
Deridder
J. B. Johnson
A. Keeting
Battling Nelson
Aurelio Herrera
Los Angeles
Herrera
Seattle
David Arguello
John Medlock
Raton
N. M
Navy Department
Guantanamo
Odessa
Cornell
Harvard
State Department
Stuart
W. B. Caldwell
Greenville
D. C
Southern Presbyterian General Assembly
J. W. Slage
San Francisco
Ibsen Dead and Global News Chronicle Summary
The narrative lists diverse events: Ibsen’s death, a Peru Brazil Pan American text, a Manila-like unrest, a New York political finance case, a ship collision near Detroit river, and several crimes and accidents. It notes Awakened public notices, court decisions, and international diplomacy, including postal congress shifts and Morocco reforms, with various figures and places named.
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Johns
Dentur
Ill
Santo Domingo
Washington
Macoris
United Brethren Woman’s Missionary Board
Mc- Kinley
D. W. Sprinkle
Harry Morton
New York
Bertha Cl
Wisconsin
Hawgood Line
Cleveland
Duncan
Bois Blanc Island
Archibald Wakely
Royal Academy
London
Bayswater
Peru
Brazil
Rio Janeiro
Washington E. Gladden
Colorado
Philippines
Geo. A. Wentworth
Dover
N. H
Phillips Exeter Academy
James Reed
Rate Discrimination Mileage Figures Stir Standard Oil Inquiry
Interstate Commerce Commission hearings in Cleveland reveal mileage bases for Standard Oil and independent tank cars on Lake Shore lines. Witnesses allege bias in distance calculations 357 miles Cleveland to Chicago for Standard versus 329 for independents and claim bribes to freight officials.
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Cleveland
Chicago
Coal strike settlement motion after executives meet
An important move toward settling the coal strike is expected after the executive committees of the Operators' association of Indiana and Ohio and nearby Mitnola meet in Chicago Monday.
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Chicago
Operators’ Association of
Mitnola
Indiana
Ohio
Bombs Thrown at Governors Escort in Drive
Bombs were hurled at the party of Governor General Timoselet and Chief of Police Martinost during a daytime drive. No injuries to the officials were reported, but a member of their escort was killed. The attack prompted an official investigation into the incident.
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Timoselet
Martinost
Lightning Kills Five at Mobile Ball Game
In Mobile Alabama a thunderbolt struck a crowd of about 1,000 spectators at a ball game three miles from the city. Five men died and 26 were seriously injured while over fifty others were lightly hurt as the storm unleashed sheet lightning and a zigzag bolt through the open field.
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Mobile
Ala
Princess Ena Intercedes for Pardon in Spain
The future queen influenced King Alfonso XIII to grant a pardon to Fernando Severa on the eve of his execution at Badajoz. The arresting act followed a dramatic trial and public appeal from local residents aiding the princess. Prime Minister Moret toasted the princess, praising the betrothal as a national treasure.
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Madrid
Ena of Battenberg
Spain
Alfonso XIII
Fernando Severa
Ena
Severa
Badajose
Alfonso
Moret
Memorial Exercises in Arlington Honor Army Navy Unity
Washington memorial ceremonies gathered organizations including Col Theo Roosevelt garrison Gen W F Barry garrison Adm David D Porter garrison Gen G V Henry garrison. The Thir teenth cavalry band and St Pauls chancel chair joined. Commander J Edwin Brown opened. Gen A S Burt spoke on The Army Rep Dawson on The Navy, Rep Jenkins on a united people.
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Washington, D. C
Arlington National Cemetery
Col. Theo
Roosevelt Garrison
W. F. Barry Garrison
David D. Porter Garrison
G. V. Henry Garrison
Thirteenth Cavalry Band
St. Paul's
J. Edwin Brown
A. 8. Burt
Dawson
Towa
Navy
Jenkins
Wisconsin
Arlington
Earthquake Shakes Houghton Michigan Mines
A severe earthquake disrupted the Avantle mine area in Houghton Michigan with more than fifty shocks. Buildings shook violently and cracks two to six inches wide appeared in places though no major structural damage occurred. The Atlantic shut down due to the disturbances.
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Michigan
Houghton
Mich
Avantle
Himcock
Atlantic
Dewey Dry Dock Travel Averaging 100 Miles Daily
Bureau of navigation computations place the Dewey in the Indian Ocean on May 22 with an average progression of 100 miles per day since departing the Straits of Bab el Manded.
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Washington,d. C
Bureau of Navigation
Dewey Dry Dock
Indian Ocean
Straits of
Bab el Manded
Lightning Strikes Train in Missouri City Cause Fatality
Lightning struck a freight train on the Missouri Pacific line near Jefferson City on Sunday killing W. H. Edwards, a brakeman, and lightly damaging several cars.
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Jefferson
City
Ind
W. H. Edwards
Orakerman
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