Boundary dispute settled for Alaska and outlets kept
The Alaskan boundary commission in London has reached an agreement sustaining most American claims. The Portland canal is ceded to Canada while all Klondike outlets at Skagway and Dyea stay American. The map will mark lines fixing the division and protect American land and water rights.
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Alaskan ‘Boundary Commission
London
England
Portland Canal
Canada
United States
Alaskan
Portland
Lord Alverstone
Lodge
Root
Turner
Klondike
Lynn Canal
Skagway
Dyea
Heads of Bays
Ocean
Hanna Urges Peaceful settlement of Industrial Strife
Hanna asserts that civic federation leaders can solve industrial disputes to secure prosperity. He recalls past strikes and urges intelligent citizens to support voluntary arbitration over political scapegoating of labor. Canadian labor commissioner W L King cites compulsory arbitration in British America. Other speakers include J T Wilson and Marcus Marks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanna
Civic Federation
Chicago
Ohio
W. L. King
Canada
J. T. Wilson
International Brotherhood
Maintenance of Way
Marcus Marks
National Association of Clothing Manufacturers
Will Jostle With Tammany In New York Campaign
William J Bryan is slated to join the Tammany whirl wind campaign windup as national leaders rally for McClellan. Plans reveal a ten day push with meetings in halls across greater New York. Prominent democrats including Taggart Campbell Goodman Howell Jones Hill Stone and Jones are listed among expected helpers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Bryan
Murphy
New York City
Greater
New York
Bryan
McClellan
National
Prominent New York Couple Seek Absolute Divorces
At St. Percy E Garretson a Lake Mohegan graduate and his wife Fidelia E Garretson both sue for absolute divorce naming three corespondents. Each spouse also sues for an absolute divorce with an equal number of corespondents named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Percy E
Garretson
Lake Mohegan Military School
Fidelia E_. Garretson
New York
French Tax on Bicycles Reaches 7 Million Francs
The French government collected seven million francs about one point four million dollars in bicycle taxes last year, a report published today details. Government figures show bicycle taxation generated substantial revenue amid ongoing policy reviews.
Harland and Wolff Deny Steel Contract Claim
Harland and Wolff of Belfast deny a London Daily Telegraph report claiming they signed a contract with United States Steel to supply all their iron and steel needs. The firm rejects the assertion as erroneous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harland & Wolff
Belfast
Germany
London Daily Telegraph
United States Steel Corporation
Will Brings Warship Here
Cablegram from Minister Hardy orders a warship to New Orleans related to the Louisiana Purchase position. The message indicates official naval movements tied to the historic land deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardy
New Orleans
Louisiana Purchase
Trusted Employee Falls Yet Hidden Thief At Lincoln Post Office
J Leslie Diefendorf, a longtime Lincoln post office clerk, was arrested after a decoy letter with a marked $5 bill passed through the office. Inspector Sinclair led the sting as losses from the mails continued, and the suspect was found with the marked money. He is held for grand jury action. Diefendorf, about 40, lives at 1021 South Twenty-ninth Street with his wife and five children and had recently acquired more property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Leslie Diefendorf
Lincoln Post Office
Liefendorf
South Twenty-ninth Street
Lincoln
Dowie Draws Huge New York Audience at Madison Square Garden
Five thousand turned away as John Dowie first appears in New York at Madison Square Garden. About 14,000 fill the arena by 2:30 pm with a Zionist procession and clergy, while hundreds leave during the service causing confusion. Dowie notes New York’s reaction and promises changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison Square Garden
New York
John ‘Alexander Dowie
Zion
Dowie
Buffalo Bill
Tragic Confessional Death At Lincoln Church
Pansy Ballard 18 of Wilbur, university student, died after drinking carbolic acid during confessional hour at St Theresa pro Cathedral Lincoln. Friends blame melancholy and hypnotism in her past. body sent home for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Theresa pro-Cathedral
Lincoln
Pansy Ballard
Wilbur
State University
Father Boarman
The Pope Names Monsignor Merry del Val Secretary of State
The Pope of Rome appoints Monsignor Merry del Val as papal secretary of state, elevating him to a key administrative role in Vatican affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Monsignor
Merry del Val
Veterans object to Lee statue plan in Dayton resolution
The Dayton veteran legion adopted a resolution denouncing plans to place a statue of General Robert E. Lee. They call the act an insult to present union soldiers and to the memory of dead soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Veteran Legion
Dayton
Robert E. Lee
Illinois Central to Install Telegraphic Block Signals
The Illinois Central plans to install a telegraphic block signal system across its entire network at an estimated cost of 1 million dollars. The project aims to improve safety and efficiency across trains and stations.
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Illinois Central
Defiance Cold Water Starch Endorsed For Quality And Value
The housewife is urged to try Defiance Cold Water Starch now. The 10 cent package contains 16 ounces, compared with 12 ounces in competing brands. Manufacturers guarantee superiority, predicting once used the product will become preferred.
Seasickness and stomachs, a physician’s view debated
A doctor argues the stomach is not involved in seasickness, while others insist the stomach plays a major role. The exchange highlights ongoing questions about the bodily basis of motion sickness and how it should be treated.
One Hundred Dollars Reward for Catarrh Cure Claim
Advertises a one hundred dollar reward for catarrh cures and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure. Lists Cheney & Co as proprietors of a Toledo business and endorses F J Cheney with local wholesale druggists Watine and Manvin. Mentions internal use and blood mucous surface action, with claims of testimonials and family pills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheney, & CO
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
Water & Troax
Watvine, Kinnan & Manvin
Hall
All Diraggiata
Mother Gray's Powders and Defiance Starch Ad Mix
Old promotional items list Mother Gray's Sweet Powders with claims of curing ailments in children and over 30 000 testimonials. Also mentions Defiance Starch marketing to women and Lewis' Single Binder cigars with regional ad copy and factory origin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mother Gray
New York
A.S. Olmsted
LeRoy
Lewis
Lewis’ Factory
Peoria
Ill
Josiah Flint Letter Reveals Tramp Past and Alias
Northwestern Academy traced its alumni and sent a printed form to Josiah Flint a writer on tramps and a graduate. His full name is Josiah Flint alias Frank Willard with a still undecided post office address. He recalls aiming at swimming or running away during academy years and notes past titles including master of tramping and a short policeman. His wife Willie Willard and children dates are hard to report. His stories have drawn attention, with recollections of municipal corruption and a line about two women and a revolver in a Philadelphia Ledger excerpt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern Academy
Josiah Flint
Josiah “Flint
Frank Willard
Academy
Willie Willard
Postum Cereal Turns Life Around for Caffeine-Sick Woman
A Georgia woman recalls coffee’s harm to her health and nerv es while a friend credits Postum with stabilizing her nerves and gaining weight. She now drinks Postum with crackers after school and recommends it to others. The advertisement features testimonials and urges looking for a book inside each package.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A& Georgia
The Good Shepherd’s Fallen Minister Returns
A once fledgling clergyman, praised as an excellent young man, reappears on Market street well dressed and prospering. Bishop Mallalieu recalls him leaving the church after marriage and six children, noting a bat business as his next venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mallalieu
Market Street
Atv
Fragmented reads and gibes on liquor bans in politics
A collage of quotes on alcohol policies in the Capitol and society. The snippets mock liquor restrictions in Congress and feature joking notes about postures of virtue. Included are quips about theater, finance, and a cannibal chief joke from various papers.
Editor Dies in Atlanta Despite Skepticism on Judgment
A fragment from the Atlanta Constitution reflects on an editor who died with a paradoxical creed about judgment, noting his enduring impact and the idea that his work endures beyond his life.
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Atlanta Constitution
Backache remedy praised by neighbors in Sabrs Montana
Local notes quote Mr Gottlieb and Mr Mill extolling Dodd's Kidney Pills as a cure for back pain and kidney issues. Mill credits the pills with rapid improvement after years of suffering and reports strong overall health gains after use. The piece includes casual local banter about a son finishing studies and a light jab about family support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sabrs
Montana
Gottlieb
Allen's Foot-Ease and other ads and quips from 1900s paper
A collage of short consumer notices and humorous quips. Advertisements promote Allen's Foot-Ease for foot distress, Red Cross starch, Winslow’s soothing syrup, and Piso's Cure for consumption. Testimonials from Mrs. Walker and Mrs. Robbins accompany pricing and distribution notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sare Piso
Thos. Robbins
Maple Street
Norwich, N. Y
Dean's Kidney Pills Claim Quick Relief for Back Aches
The ad touts Dom's Pills as cures for a range of ailments including aching backs swollen limbs and dropsy signs. It claims urine returns to normal and seeks to reassure with testimonials from TayLonvine Mias and J N Lewm about back weakness relief.
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Dom
Dean
TayLonvine
J. N. Lewm
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Statesman
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W. J. Walker
Camden
N. J
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God
Peoria, IL
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Ayer
Elibife
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Buffalo
N.Y
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Mich
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Defiance Starch Co
Omaha, Neb
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Putnam
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Columbus Ave
Maryland
Badenhoop
Sec
State Board of Immigration
Baltimore
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Douglas
Corona Colt
Corona
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Mass
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Thompson's
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