Discoveries of New Sappho Poems in Berlin Papyrus
Dr Schubert of the Royal Museum Berlin reports finding several unknown fifth book Sappho poems in newly added papyri. The manuscript, dating to the sixth or seventh century and damaged, allows decipherment of two pieces. One poem praises a Mitilene pupil departing, the other addresses a pupil who moved to Lydia and notes novel metrical patterns.
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Schubert
Royal Museum
Berlin
Wich
Mitgene
Lydia
Morphine Use Harms Juana Diaz In Porto Rico
Insular Board of Health estimates 1900 of Juana Diaz Puerto Rico’s 2500 residents are morphine victims due to widespread use. Authorities warn of an ongoing health crisis and urge intervention.
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Porto Rico
Juana Diaz
Insular Board of Health
Councillors in Kettering Settle Site Dispute by Golf
The Urban council and the school board of Kettering England could not agree on a building site so they played golf to decide. The councillors won, choosing the site by golf victory.
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Urban Council
School Board
Kettering
England
The Tourists Home at Soda Springs Idaho
Quiet cool and restful lodging near Lithia springs in Soda Springs. Well equipped with good service and close fishing. Rates reasonable. C T Woodall, proprietor.
Prospectors report unusual Indian behavior near camp
Ters ride toward their camp then turn away along a hill, prompting fear among prospectors who note Indians usually visit camps. The party relocates to a canyon camp for the night with five other prospectors. A funeral service for Edward M. Fritz is described with religious rites and condolences from Maccabees and labor groups.
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Ters
Chase
Edward M. Fritz
M. E
Labor Union
The
Maccabees
Methodist Biscopal Church
E. Wright
Cleave
Helen Peck
Gillilan
Salmon Packer William Hume Dies After Long Career
William Hume, a pioneer salmon packer from Astoria Oregon, died last night at his Eagle Cliff Washington home from heart disease. A Waterville Maine native aged 72, he arrived on the Sacramentino River in 1552 and the Colombia River in 1966, dedicating his life to packing and canning.
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Astoria
Ore
William Hume
Eagle Cliff
Washington
Waterville
Maine
Colombia River
Afghan Ameer Remarries Daughters to Six Chiefs
Reports from Cabul state that in early June the Ameer Hamidullah Khan married his daughters to six prominent chiefs including the Afghan forces commander in chief.
Progress at Boise City railroad shops nears occupancy
About two hundred twenty five workers are building new shops with fifty or more bricklayers on the machine shop. Structural steel is in place the power house foundation is poured and the smoke stack rails and transfer table near completion as the project accelerates toward a September 1 occupancy target.
Tarpon Strike Sinks Senator Vest on Florida Tarpon Trip
In coastal Florida 205 miles south of Jacksonville Senator Quay summers at a cottage near Indian River inlet. During a tarpon fishing outing with Senator Vest aboard, Vest’s line suddenly tore free and dragged him from his seat into the boat floor as the tarpon vanished offshore. The guide confirms the fish was the culprit and West jokingly comments about rain as they head home.
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Florida
Jacksonville
Washington Post
Senator Quay
Howevs
Indian River Inlet
Mr. Quay
Senator Vest
Mr. Vest
West
Keantor McCreary Refuses Speech After Loud Public Stunt
Kentucky Senator elect Keantor McCreary attended a state demonstration with a speech ban. When the principal speaker failed to appear the chairman urged McCreary to speak. He improvised a silent performance with a loud band and finally declined to speak further, saying he had said all he could on the subject.
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McCreary
Kentucky
Bret
Sromise
Proof of the Lord's Kindness and Talmage Sermon Critique
A tale aboard a grand Atlantic liner features a wealthy passenger hosting a champagne supper where each guest must sing dance or tell a tale. A morose man offers a conundrum about the Lord and turkeys, while Dr. Talmage later critiques a young preacher advising more fire or more sermon.
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Ufek
Talmage
New York Times
Concerts As Advertisements Commentary on London concerts
A writer denounces concert giving in London during the season. He notes about eighty concerts weekly and argues that many London residents cannot attend. He claims concerts are used by piano makers and musical agents to profit from performers.
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New
London
Paria
Fire alarm box list with horn codes on East Side
A railroad of fire alarm box locations and signal patterns is described. Each box has a color coded set of long and short blasts for identification, including Box 3 Round House three short, Box 4 Shops four short, Box 6 Depot six short, and many others at corners and landmarks with specific sequences.
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Whitman
Auditorium
Clark
Gagna
Fifth
Fremont
Kelly's
Cor
End Lander
Coleman's
Cleveland
Center
Harrison
W. H. Jones
Oregon Short Line Train Schedule Update
Effective November 12 1901 trains on the Oregon Short Line arrive and depart from Pocatello. The notice lists 98 following details for service changes and station timing.
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Pocatello
Free Book Offers Details On Scenic Denver Rio Grande Route
An illustrated pamphlet outlines a no charge, descriptive guide to the Denver and Rio Grande Western Railway Scenic line. It promotes professionally conducted excursions with dining cars to Denver, Kansas City, St. Louis, Chicago, and Lake City, inviting readers to request a copy via C. McBride, Broadway Butte or HolatawCity, and a passenger agent in Salt Lake City.
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Salt Lake City
Glenwood Springs
Colorado Spring
Denver
Pullman Palace
Pms
Denver & Rio Gennée
Rio Grande Western Railways
Kansas City
St. Louis
Chicago
Alt Lake City
Detaie C. McBride
Broadway, Butte, Or
HolatawCity
Eeaen
Balt Lake Ot
New Meal Car Debuts On Milwaukee Road
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Hallway recently put into service its near Limited a new dining car described as the largest and handsomest yet. At 89 feet long the car is broader and taller, with movable chairs for comfort and a kitchen large enough for six cooks and six waiters plus a conductor. Previous diners could not serve the growing number of Pioneer patrons, making a larger car necessary.
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Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Maafe
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