Royalty plots and politics mix in fractured era notes
A杂 OCR fragment references W.8 Spencer and a claimed deal with railroads over freight rates, plus speculation on Roosevelt, Taft, and party maneuvers. It notes Portuguese royal intrigues and a proposed assassination plot, adds an Atlantic city church scene with 400 fires blamed on bartenders, and touches on Taft Hitchock, Ohio night riders, King Edward VII and Czar Nicholas aboard a royal yacht, Springfield’s ball club status, and Jewish divorces as a rare topic.
New York Woman Claims 130-Year Diet Musing
A New York woman says she could live 130 years on a minimal diet of leaves and sparse fare. She muses about longevity while downplaying concern over extreme eating habits.
Washington Letter on adjournment and paper plans
Washington Letter discusses Congress adjournment timing, the Senate House dynamic, and Speaker tactics. It notes historical adjournment incidents, then pivots to new schemes for cigarette paper and newsprint from fibrous plants. Mentions W.J. Wiley, Department of Agriculture, and fibrous sources like corn stalks and cotton stalks for future paper.
Plant discovery spurs paper manufacture prospects
Dr. Gal Howay identifies a plant with 100 000 potential acres across the United States. Experts believe the new material could support paper making and be worth about $00 per acre if distributed nationwide. David A. Falrenid reports ongoing global searches for adaptable plant varieties suited to American climate.
Taft Allies Seek Reform Amid Southern Influence
In Chicago Taft backers press for reform as Hitchcock's proxy swap frames the battle. Southern Republican delegates, aiming to secure Taft, shape the national committee, while allies push the Quay representation idea to tilt seats. The hearing highlights graft and manipulation in convention selections as McKinley and others defend Taft.
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Lima
Hitchcock
Judge Carey
Oregon
McLachlan
California
Taft
Hitchcock Fas
McKinney
Tila
National Republican Committee
Wimbley
Chicago
Philadelphia
Telemuten
Massachusetts
Nevada
Ohio
Indiana
W. B. McKinley
Cymon Boom
Nation
Jos
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Ohio Taft faction at local convention clash with Roosevelts
Report of Ohio Taft and Roosevelt factions contending delegates at a Chicago convention scene. Key figures Vorys Ellison Hitchcock and Stephenson rally Foraker supporters while Taft telegrams press concessions. Social notes recount Embroidery Club meeting and a Lar ger gathering at Mt Vernon Avenue with games and a house party.
Local West Side events and civic updates
Officer Jack McDonough resumes his beat in the West End after an eight week vacation. A marriage license was issued to Wilbert Baldinger of Crawford County and Mies Tihel B. Redd of Montgomery township. A new trial in the state of Ohio v Dinner Ramsey was filed in common pleas court. Mim Grace Denman’s appendectomy recovery improves and she may return home soon. David Welling of the Hocking Valley inspection force is home after fainting at work. Dr. F P B Sawyer reports a large eel caught near Stony Point at Green Camp, said to be one of the longest locally. Fourteen girls are to graduate from Vassar today, including Hope Fisher the city’s representative. Mrs C Fisher and Miss Roth Fisher and Miss Plaber will join a European trip after graduation. The Fiat Presbyterian Woman’s Home and Foreign Missionary societies hold a lawn memorial service at Mrs Wille am Houghton’s corner, with tea served at 6 40. Charles Bradley, a painter for JW Woodruff, cut his middle finger while turning on a ladder. Ames resident Ames Bellefontaine ay e none suffers a left knee fracture after stepping into a deep hole. S W Mattox attends the injured man. Strawhorses for canning. tuners advertise low prices.
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Jack McDonough
West Ind
Wilbert
Baldinger
Crawford County
Mies Tihel B. Redd
Montgomery Township
Irlalin
State of Ohio
Ramsey
Common Pleas Court
Deddley
De‘Golley
Mim Grace Denman
Columbus Inet
David Welling
Hocking Valley
Welling
Ines
FP. B. Sawyer
Stony
Green Camp
Vassar
Hope Fisher
Thin City
Miss Plaber
Roth Fisher
C. Fisher
Woman's Home
Fiat Presbyterian Church
Willeam Houghton
Vite Street
Mt. Vernon Avenue
Charles Bradley
JW. Woodrufft
Oan
J. W. McMurray
Marion Ames
Bellefontaine Aye None
8. W. Mattox
Local Personal Notices Mixed With Travel and Visits
A jumble of social items lists C B Perry traveling to Columbus on business and R K Drown transacting matters there. Several guests and visitors are named including Mrs. Chares Hoyles of Greveland, Mr. George Hofstetter, and George Soidveie of Tom's River. Others travel to Cleveland, Magnetic Springs, and Fildy Ohio to visit relatives or seek benefits from springs. Reunions and visitors extend to Fort Wayne, Pontiac, Scranton Avenue, and Washington DC with family and friends noted throughout.
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C. B. Perry
Columbus
R K. Drown
Colbie
Mig Flewale Shure
Chares Hoyles
Greveland
George Hofstetter
Linesin Avenue
George Soidveie
Tom's River
New Jersey
Harry Haberman
Delaware Avenone
Cleveland
Cowinl
Jowphiné Rockwood
Mixy Ruth Moore
Pontiac
Dmich
Mra
T. Wiunt
South State Street
Mire Bila Anderson
Ft. Wayne
Indiana
Mer
Mise
Hughes
Hant Church Wineer
Manfred Brooks
Scranton Avenue
Fildy
Ohio
C. R. Poneman
Magnetic Springs
Mim
George W. Baker
Scott Fawn
Baker
Edward Svacus
Mre
Charles Har- Deen
Pegranereet
Clovebarn
Leather from sea animals and the varied uses of sea hides
The article surveys marine and other aquatic animal hides used for leather. Porpoise, sharkskin, alligator, and walrus skins yield shoes, laces, bags, purses, belts, and jewelry components. It notes England’s climate and rubber usage influencing footwear, and the diverse roles of exotic leathers in crafts.
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England
Bnaland
Thors
Making War Horses Invisible in World War I Tactics
A Berlin military commission reviews covert camouflage for cavalry. Experiments with dyeing horses failed as dye washed off and canvas trappings hindered movement. Researchers note South African veldt shrubs used on harnesses created a waving vegetation effect from a distance.
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Berlin
War Office
South Africa
An African Forest Described by an Explorer
An explorer portrays a Central Africa forest ten miles west of a lake as a dense virgin stretch. Large trees form a canopy with gray-green streamers. the swamp edge meets a grassy plain. Wildlife appears briefly as buffaloes, elephants, monkeys, parrots, and an antelope.
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Central Africa
Indignant Talent at Town Lecture Opening Night
A lecturer who had praised himself as a top speaker felt anger over a Western audience misstep by the town lecture committee chair. On opening night the chairman apologized for last winter’s financial loss and announced cheaper talent would address the gathering to avoid a repetition.
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