New Books and Notes on Authors and Jefferson Rumors
A survey of upcoming novels and poetry by De Witt Talmage’s family, Augusta Evans Wilson, Eben Phillpotts, and others, with comments on John Muir’s Our National Parks and Robert Underwood Johnson’s poetry. Also notes on Willis George Emer’s Buell Hampton and Howells The Kentons, plus Willian E. Curtis’s The True Thomas Jefferson detailing private life and controversies.
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Robert Underwool Johnson
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America
Bowen-Merrill Company
England
Methuen & Co
Buell Hampton
Forbes & Co
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Eben Holden
David Harum
Richard Carvel
Willis George Emer
The Mississippi Bubble of Corn Growth
A vivid portrait details the rise of maize from seed to tall stalks, leaves and tassels signaling abundance. The scene contrasts corn’s vigor with steel blades, as ears fill out under husks and silks darken, marking agricultural progress and promise.
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Besant’s Advice on Writers and a Competent Income
In a London Letter, Alden discusses Sir Walter Besant’s autobiography values. Besant urges authors to secure a reliable income outside literature to focus on writing, but critics note his suggested £250-£300 annual living could undercut devoted writers aiming for £20.
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Stock Ton Seeks Winter Quiet for Writing in New York
Boston Transcript reports Frank Stockton told a friend at the Arlington Hotel in Washington that his working season is underway in winter and he plans to write short stories while resting in New York. He said he had no unfinished work and may not write a new novel soon.
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James J Hill's Reply on Holding Company Motives
The lengthy defense outlines the Great Northern and Northern Pacific shareholders long planned a holding company to protect policy. It notes purchases of Northern Pacific stock and argues the Securities Company was not formed to restrain trade or reduce competition. It cites anti trust act scope, states rights of states to form corporations, and contends the act would be unconstitutional if misapplied.
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Archbishop Corrigan Dies After Sudden Illness in New York
Archbishop Corrigan died at 11 6 tonight after a sudden change in condition noted by trained nurses. He had been at the archiepiscopal residence, speaking with his secretary up to 10 40, before nurses observed the shift. His two brothers were summoned as physicians were telephoned for.
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Life of Archbishop Corrigan From Newark to New York
Most Rev Michael Augustine Corrigan born in Newark New Jersey August 13 184. He studied at St Marys College Wilmington Mount St Marys Emmitsburg and studied abroad at the American College in Rome. Ordained Sept 1 1883 he became doctor of divinity a year later. He taught at Seton Hall College and rose to presidency. In 1873 Pope Pius IX appointed him to Newark see and he was consecrated May 4. He became archbishop of New York Sept 26 1901 and led a long era establishing churches and charitable works. The silver jubilee of his consecration was celebrated by New York Catholic churches in 1908.
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Queen Wilhelmina's perilous birth amid royal illness
In a Hague report, Queen Wilhelmina underwent a dangerous late night operation as severe infection and typhoid complications threatened her life. Doctors announced a precarious but improving condition, while public bulletins faced scrutiny for delayed truth and ongoing suspense about her recovery and the risk of hemorrhage.
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Archbishop Corrigan Dies After Long Illness at New York Cathedral
In New York Archbishop Corrigan died after a prolonged illness that began with a February accident and subsequent pneumonia. Among those present were his brothers, two priests, the Mexican bishop, and his English and Italian secretaries. He died peacefully as family and clergy knelt in prayer, with a crucifix and rosary in his hands.
German Heirs to the Dutch Throne
Berlin May 5 The illness of Queen Wilhelmina prompts German interest as both the heir apparent and presumptive to the Dutch throne are Germans. William Ernest of Saxe Weimar would likely renounce, preferring to stay grand duke. The next heir is Prince Henry XXXII of Reuss, a 24 year old lieutenant in the German navy stationed at Kiel.
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Denial From Mr Cowen In Labouchere Suit
London May 5 The Court of King's Bench hears Cowen versus Labouchere arising from Truth related articles. Sir Edward Clarke questioned Cowen about allegedly prompting merchants to join the club for royal patronage and possibly securing orders for White House china. Cowen denied the china claim and said he called the firm member an idiot and a liar for such suggestions.
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French Sugar Case Ends as Brabant Loses suit
The Commercial Court in Paris dismissed Brabant’s charges of a sugar corner against several speculators. Brabant loses and must pay costs over a million francs. A report notes that in 1890s over 95 percent of sugar was held by one firm, and in 1900 about 81 percent by Watuzot. The general leader hosted a lunch and the Gaulois departed at 2:30 PM with calls at Fayal Azores to resupply.
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Food imports limit beef supply diet risk in Britain
In the House of Commons R W Hanbury said restrictions on Canadian store cattle remain. Argentina may be allowed under the same terms as U.S. cattle, with a pending reply from Buenos Aires. In Peking, anger over the Chen Ting Fu murder pushes authorities to expiate the crime and restore Tianjin, with an indemnity ordered and officials to be punished.
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German People's party congress erupts in Vienna melee
In Vienna on May 5 the German People's party congress ended in a brawl as followers of Herr Schoeferer clashed with Pan German factions after Herr Wolff began his address. The platform was bombarded with sugar lumps and paper balls, and police struggled to separate rival groups.
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U S Ambassador Meyer Sees King Over Chicago Officers clemency
In Rome on January 5 the United States ambassador George von L. Meyer met with the King to convey U S thanks for clemency shown toward officers of the cruiser Chicago who had been arrested and imprisoned at Venice.
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Tariff Committee Pocket Money Bill Passed in Reichstag
Berlin May 5 The Reichstag adopted the tariff committee’s pocket money bill authorizing 2400 marks to each tariff committee member. The Radicals and Social Democrats voted with the minority.
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Prince Ferdinand Escapes Injury After Carriage Accident
In Sofia on May 5 a cavalry officer's horse bolted into an open carriage carrying Prince Ferdinand as he prepared to convene the Sobranja session. The prince was thrown but not seriously harmed. the horseman was injured.
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Derailed Express Kills Reichstag Member in Leipsic
A derailed express train near Leipsic after an axle failure fatally injures Reichstag member Herr Friedel and two others while six people are injured. The morning accident occurred as the train departed for Berlin, prompting investigations.
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City News Notes and Local Events
A dead baby about seven months old was found yesterday in Chesapeake street by two passersby. John V. Hadley will lecture on Seven Months a Prisoner of War at School No 0 on Ashland Avenue and Thirteenth Street Friday evening. The Meridian W C T U will be entertained tomorrow afternoon by Miss Alice Baxter at 141 Ashland Avenue with a paper by Mrs. Sylvester Johnson and a song by Mrs. Charles B. Ford. Clarence Davis, ten, whose skull was crushed at a ball game Sunday, was operated on yesterday at St Vincent's Hospital and is improving. Prof. G P Coles will hold a Bible institute at Central Christian Church this afternoon at 3. The first lecture will be The Purpose and Methods of the Bible. Indiana Trust Company directors declared a semi annual dividend of 2 percent and added 25 to the surplus fund, making it 125 000. Stock orders meet tomorrow at 2. Superintendent Taffe received a letter from Frank Wagner’s father, seeking his son’s whereabouts after he ran away from Shelby, Ohio on April 3. He is believed to have stopped in Indianapolis. The St Cecelia Club of the W C A will close its season this evening with a concert at 329 North Pennsylvania Street, directed by Jonephing Hyde and Miss J, with admission 0.
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French mission arrives Paris to attend Rochambeau monument event
Toulon dispatch reports Vice Admiral Maigret and Rear Admirals Jaureguiberry and Gigon leading the France representational party. Admiral Fournier hoisted the Gaulois mast head at 10 AM as the battleship heads to the United States for the Washington unveiling on May 24.
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Community fund raised for club library and local business plans
The concert proceeds will support a musical library for the club while a Doyle air burner plant may locate in the city if stock is subscribed here. E A Congdon seeks to establish the system, a maker of smoke consumers, with the sales pitch delivered to the Commercial Club secretary yesterday.
Honest friends praise Postum over coffee in Texas family
An Iowa Park Texas family shares how eight months after swapping coffee for Postum Food Coffee all members including a sickly two year old improved. The mother describes relief from rheumatism head pains and heart flutter and notes her healthy stout children and overall better health since the change.
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