New York City Budget Tops U S City Spending
The 116 million budget places New York far above other large cities in total expenditures including bond costs. The city spends more than Chicago Philadelphia St Louis Baltimore Boston and Cleveland combined and bears a debt exceeding a third of aggregate city debt. Two thirds of cities own waterworks and several run utilities with waterworks covering costs. Hoboken records highest population density per acre amid a 8256 acre area while New York spans over 300 square miles.
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New York City
United States
New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Baltimore
Boston
Cleveland
London Council
Kingdom of Prussia
Spain
Census Bureau
Portland
Ore
Auburn
Detroit
New York World
Hoboken
New Orleans
Hindus complain of English contempt and growing impatience
A note in the Anglo-Indian Pioneer reprints Hindus’ complaint about English prejudice in India. A Berlin Tageblatt correspondent cites young officers accused of brutal street driving that inflames Hindu resentment. Educated Hindus demand a political voice while facing refusal to eat or associate with them.
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India
Berlin
Alaska's First Campaign Observes Territorial Delegation
Alaska becomes a full fledged territory with representation in Congress and plans to elect a delegate. The population nears 100000 with Indians forming a majority. Campaigning faces vast distances and sparse railroads, though Sitka and mining camps offer concentrated efforts. Election results will take time due to the territory's size.
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Alaska
United States
Mississippi River
Sitka
Ughere
Des Moines Guarded as Cuba Situation Unfolds
The American cruiser Des Moines sails toward Key West then Havana as relations in Cuba tense. It remains ready to lend support to the US charge and potentially intervene under the Platt amendment if Cuba descends into general conflict. The administration seeks precise facts on revolutionary strength before any action. In a separate feature, the article argues lead is essential to modern industry from plumbing to printing and paints, noting its many uses and the era of lead.
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Des Moines
Norfolk
Key West
Havana
Halsey
Navy Department
Department of State
Cuba
United States
Spain
Dan Patch Repeats as King of Pacers at St Paul State Fair
Dan Patch proves his claim to the title king of pacers at the St Paul state fairgrounds by breaking his own world record with a mile time of 1 55. The performance, paced by Hersey, drew about 25 000 spectators as quarters split 28 28 29 and 28 seconds.
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Dan Patch
St. Paul
Lexington
Hersey
Dan
Receiver John C Hately reports Zion City liabilities
Receiver John C Hately appointed in Zion City litigation submits first official court report. He lists city liabilities at 6 125 018 with quick assets 372 054 and slow assets 2 156 427.
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Zion
John C. Hately
Zion City
27 Cent Rate for DLW Passenger Travel
The Delaware Lackawanna Western Railroad announces a passenger rate set at 2 cents per mile starting November 1 or as soon after tariffs under the new law can be filed. The move follows the regulatory filing timeline and affects travelers on the line.
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Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad Company
Brazilian States Divide Land And People
States of Brazil show a stark split with three vast lowland regions surpassing the other eighteen highland states in area while the highland group holds most of the population. The brief notes a territorial imbalance and a humorous aside about a judge in a baby show from the Somerville Journal.
First Coins Were Brass and Gold and Silver
The article notes that the earliest coins were struck in brass around 1184 B C and later in gold and silver by Pheldon the tyrant of Argos around 862 B C. It places the origins of coinage in ancient Greece with metal distinctions and rulers.
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Pheldon
Argos
Letters Endorse Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound
Two letters from women praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Mrs Mary Dimmick of Washington DC describes severe female troubles and considering surgery, seeking guidance. The second letter from Mrs Lydia F. Pinkham testimonials details recovery after following advice and endorses the remedy, urging others to write for free advice.
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Mrs. Pinkham
Lynn
Mass
America
Advan
Lydia E. Pinkham
Athens
Mary Dimmick
Capitol Streets
Washington, D. C
Lydia
Pinkham
Mary
Ick
E. Capitol Streets
Wash. D.C
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Diller
F. T. Pearce
Nebraska
Brazil
Federal District
Lawson
Brenkins
Dawson
Somerville Journal
Dodds
Eoin
Euma
Lane
California
And
Mexico
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Mexico City
Guadalajara
Kansas City
W. S. ST. George General
Wainwright
Q. A. McNutt
Walnut St
IM Kat
Canada
W. D. Scott
W. V. Bennett
New York Life Building
Omaha
Balser Beed Co
W.K. LaCrosse
R. Paxton CO
Mase
W. L. Douglas
W.L Douglas
Ss. Pealere
Douglas
King House
Tate A
Brockleton
W.L. Douglas
Pugins
Virginia Farms
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