City planning ideas and play spaces in early urban growth
A survey of city planning from London to New York and Chicago traces how major cities grew along pre determined lines. The piece contrasts comprehensive plans in older capitals with rapid American urban development and notes the need for child play spaces as cities expand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Thart
Christopher Wren
Husinin
Detroit
Danny
Siberia
Chicago
Eyeland
New York
San Francisco
St Petersburg
Madrid
Paris
Clinton R Weodrot
Tate
Vhem Cutie
Vivie
Nominating Bryan Stirs Enthusiasm at Convention
The convention suspended rules to allow presidential nominating speeches. James reported the committee would not report before midnight, so rules were suspended and nominations ordered. Nebraska’s Lt Dann announced Bryan's nomination, triggering a massive demonstration as Bryan's image unrolled behind the chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. James
Committee
James
Bryan and Kern Lead Democratic Ticket Nominatio
Delegates at the Denver convention completed the Bryan and Kern ticket with Bryan nominated on a single ballot. The Nebraskan secured an overwhelming majority amid wild, chaotic scenes as crowds cheered, sang, and surged through the hall.
French finance minister weighs higher tax on absinthe
The French finance minister considers doubling the tax on absinthe to close the budget deficit. Officials anticipate strong public reaction to the so called green peril tax as authorities push for revenue despite opposition from temperance advocates.
Virginbahn Cable Railway in Tyrol Reported as Steepest World
The article describes a cable railway in southern Tyrol Austria claimed as the world s steepest with a 70 percent grade at the upper end and an average of 66 percent. The line length is 45 feet and the car seats 00 passengers each. The road and equipment cost 100 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyrol
Austria
French General Langlois Warns of Army Degeneration
General Langlois, a noted French officer, warns that morale and discipline in France's armed forces are deteriorating. He says Napoleon era enthusiasm has faded, patriotism wanes, and the army is increasingly politicized with promotions and marital permits controlled by civil authorities, leading to perceived chaos in prefectures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoxton
Vemiteree
Thazl
Morenivin
Langiols
Inland Made Naval Post
The British naval authorities girdled the Isle of Wight with a telephonic service. The Needles Culver Down and other points linked directly to the Portland dockyard wireless station, creating direct communication with the base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isle of Wight
Culver Cum
Portland Dockyard
Kern Secures Vice Presidential Nomination at Democratic National Convention
The Democratic convention completed its work Friday afternoon with John W. Kern of Indiana nominated for vice president by reclamation after a tense session. Delegates from Missouri and Georgia backed Kern, while Towne and Howell withdrew to unite behind him. Cheers echoed through the hall as Kern secured the nomination amid a high spirited gathering.
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Denver
Cal
the Nations
John W. Kern
Indiana
Gay
Thomas
Colorado
Charles A. Towne
John J. Walsh
Archibald McNeill
Connecticut
Hill
Georgia
Clark Howell
Thomas KR. Marshall
Hooster Atte
Mork
Missouri
Kern
Howell
Bryan
Sketch of Kern career of John Worth Kern in Indiana
John Worth Kern born in Howard County Indiana December 20 iss. He earned a University of Michigan Doctor of In 1569 at age 20. He served as Indiana supreme court reporter 1885 1889. He was Indiana state senator 1882 1846 and city attorney of Indianapolis 1897 1901. He ran for governor in 1896 and 1900 unsuccessfully. He later received the Democratic party complimentary vote for U S senator.
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Kern
John Worth Kern
Howard County
Indiana
Iss
University of Michigan
Wien
Supreme Court of Indiana
Indianapolis
Monarchs life insured and stock companies face risk
A historical note reports King Edward VII as the most heavily insured person alive while J Pierpont Morgan's life was insured by Lloyds and several stock companies. The policies were arranged to protect against his death but have since lapsed.
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Monarch
Hdward VII
J. Pierpont Mowan
Lloyd’s
Tos
Tina
Of Two Evils at the Club and Home
A witty exchange quoted from the Philadelphia Press notes Benedict's wife visiting him at the club last night. Gailey questions the humiliation, while Owlett argues the worse fate is debatable whether at the club or after returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benedict
Gailey
Owlett
Whiladelphia Press
A Student of Caricature in Washington Evasion Quip
A young woman comments on Washington visited during Congress in evasion, saying she enjoyed the trip but was disappointed that congressmen did not have their names printed on collars or shirt fronts as depicted in many pictures she has seen.
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Washington
Congress
Denver Convention Notes Nominates Kern for Vice President
The Democratic national convention in Denver nominated John Worth Kern of Indiana for vice president by acclamation after candidates Towne McNeill and Howell withdrew. Bryan was nominated for president amid tumult and a contentious fight over credentials. The platform was adopted and the second day's sessions featured a lengthy Bryan demonstration and debates over state and district contestations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
John Worth Kern
Tediana
Charles A. Towne
William Jennings Bryan
Gov. Johnson
Minnesota
Judge Gray
Delaware
Httle
Bryan
Guffey Penneyvania
H. D. Clayton
Alabama
Committee On Platform
Gov
Haskell
Ollwhorwa
District of Columbia
Notable Early 20th Century Crime and Politics Roundup
Charles E. Brown of Danville, 85, an attorney, arrested by secret service on counterfeiting charges after a hidden outfit found in his cellar. Sherman to retire from the Republican congressional committee chair. Thomas E. Watson nominated for president by the Populists in Atlanta. Gov. Sanders of Louisiana to create a permanent state arbitration board for labor disputes. William J. Wilson of Port Huron jailed for embezzling over 75,000 dollars from the United States Home Protectors’ Fraternity. President accepts Judge Lachren’s resignation. M. D. Parry named interim attorney general aide. Mrs August Sleb of New York, 86, jailed five days for disorderly conduct during a nine-year disguise.
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William Jennings Bryan
Clayton
Alabama
Roosevelt
Ollie James
Kentucky
Jones
J. Thomas Heflin
Fr. Lynch
Minnesota
Lynch
Gov. Johnson Hid
Chatrmas Clayton
New York
Thomas F. Grady
Grady
Erles
Gearly
Hurval
Champ Clark
Missouri
Clark
Charles E. Brown
Danville
Cal
Secret Service
James §. Sherman
Republican “Congressional Committee
Thomas E. Watson
United States
Atlanta
Gov. Sanders
Louisiana
August Sleb
Various 1905 news items sweep across nations and cities
General news briefs recount Taft's July 28 Cincinnati nomination plans, a Great Northern mail train hold-up in Idaho ended by a fatal shooting of the conductor, Cleveland estate details, a St Petersburg house collapse killing ten workers and injuring forty, loot at the Diamond Point Pen Co office in New York, a Coney Island fire causing substantial losses, desertion prisoners escaping Fort Hamilton, Count Bon de Castellane's custody dispute over his Gould offspring, Pine Creek Neb stockman Emil Sandoza shot by Newman, Hartford printers strike ending as benefits ceased, and a brief note on a US Canada boundary dispute going to a tribunal.
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Cincinnati
W. H. Taft
Robert Roman
Great Northern Road
Idaho
Grover Cleveland
Princeton
Cleveland
St. Petersburg
Diamond Point Pen Company
New York
Coney Island
Fort Hamilton
Count Bon de Castellane
London
Prince Helle de Sagan
Anna Gould
Emil Sandoza
Pine Creek
Neb
PFBE
Newman
Hartford
Conn
United States
Canada
Revolutionary unrest and accidents reported worldwide
A chaotic mix of incidents fills the record: Honduras revolts seize Oboluiecs after four days of fighting. Hapgood and Kilby face charges in New York over stock subscriptions. New Mexico Navajo uprising. a Brooklyn couple killed by a train in Moriches Long Island. a New York paper company pleads guilty to Sherman Act violations. fires burn across Missouri Maine and Pennsylvania. diplomatic rupture with Venezuela. battleship movements and Arctic voyage prep. a rash of deadly wrecks, fires, and personal tragedies amid a sweeping, undigested aggregation of 1910s era news items.
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Honduras
Oboluiecs
Herbert J. Hapgood
Hapgoods Incorporated
Ralph L. Kilby
New York
Hapgoods Sales Company
New Mexico
W. J. Hutchings
Brooklyn
Cerster Moriches
Peiuskey Piber Paper Company
Nevada
Columbia
Oleven Ialamen
Medicine Hat
Haaleton
Grace Goodsell
America
Venezuela
Senor Veloz-Galtiena
Bacon
Washington
Paraguay
G. C. O'Brien
Charles Taylor
Missouri Pacific
Lamonte
Knobnoster
Gulf of Finland
Reval
Brooklyn Avion Choral Society
Philharmonie Hall
Berlin
Humbertibel
Paris Matin
Journal
Nackusburn
Wayne Lawrence
Annie Biannister
Maine
Rhine
Cologne
Rogton
Edmund Smith
North Rose
Burnel
Jan Walingky
Moline
Republican Nations Committee
Hot Springs
College Point
S. 1
Zehden
Condera
Salvador
Gracias
Dexter
Frank J. Gould
Gould
William M. Ingribans, Jr
Waverly
Albert McVay
Pine Bluff
Ark
Acacia
William Simmons
Kingston
Hence Point
Sackett's Hurk
Reseu
Gibbie
Roosevelt
Peny
Oyster Bay
Bei
United States
Tampico
Mex
Gulf of Mexico
Tuxpan
Gulf
Carsonto
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Greenville Journal
Cc. Otwell, Eo
Greenville
Burlin
Lee
Widley
Stadows
Phi
Ure Asanelarion
Sewardheavens
York
Lonton
Hytty Creon
Rome
Melly
Belgium
Edmonton Opera
Princeton Xenior
Yale
Board of Ordnance and Fortification of
Army
Rock Island
Iron Trade Review
Nebraska
Dann
Omaha
Dunn
Mr. Ryan
HERN
Bryan and Kern
Wiliam Jennings Bryan
Ng Nosk
S Stoppen
Brean
Hryans
Ignatius J. Dinan
John A. Johnson
George Gray
Uryan
Smalas
Johnson
Winfield Scott Hammond
Gray
Irving F. Handy
Handy
Hammond
Gov.Johnson
Ryan
Rouwevell
Iiryan
Senator Gearin
Oregon
Glenn
South Carolina
Claude Swanson
Virginia
Bryiin
Jobawam
Alin i Ark
Plata
Hilti
Kanwen
Louisiona Mentucky
Marymod
Michigan
Jelraske
Mermont
Hawaii
Porto Lve
Batisbe
Les Busy Man
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