Quoted Fragments on Crime, Golf, and Markets
A collage of brief notes touches on punishing brigands by cutting missionary supply, wealth and happiness, marital strains affecting Paderowski, Paris tax on novels, stockholder dividends, Spanish political moves, golf tournament rules, Mayfield Kentucky postmaster appointment, burglary loss in San Jose, coal oil price forecasts, a new Chicago woman, a divorce plaintiff described as vixen, New York stock prices at 60000, an impending ice age, bulls restraining legislation, and a bear movement.
The American Indian Trade in Wares and Wants
A clipped remark notes the American Indian is not fully civilized yet often gains in bartering with white traders, exchanging his wares for the passerby’s needs.
Prunes to Be Used in Vinegar Making in California
California producers plan to use dried prunes in vinegar production as a renewed agricultural venture. The old stereotype of the prune as an unwelcome guest among boarders is reversed as the fruit is repurposed for a tangy beverage product.
Hyphen Among Entries for American Derby Favorable
Hyphen is listed as one of the horses entered for the American Derby and is viewed favorably by backers who expect a strong performance. The entry reflects bets and expectations around the race and the promising form of local contenders.
Fire chief chosen for Manila to lead future Irish force
A New York man named chief of the Manila fire department is seen as a forerunner to an Irish police force in the Philippine capital. The anniversary of Queen Wilhelmina's wedding drew little notice in The Netherlands and was not noted by major Dutch papers. An explorer in Kansas found water resembling the Dead Sea, likely fossil remains of a prehistoric joint. Bellevue hospital in New York averages 2,000 to 3,000 inmates, many unable to help themselves.
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Manila
Thoiland
Wil Helmina
Kansas
Dead Sea
Bellevue Hospital
Supreme Court of Iansas
Chicago
Western Stove Manufacturers’ Association
Australia
Rimitara
Wwtbual
South Seas
Rax Alps
Lower Austria
University of Kansas
Ttudda Mullah
Great Britain
Afghanistan
Cabul
Senry V. Lucas
United States
Wiliam St. Day
McWinley National Memorial Association
Myron ‘I. Herrick
Cleveland
Montana
St. Mary’s Canal
Bethlehem Steel Company
Gainsborough
Lincolnshire
John Robinson Church
Marietta
Columbia
Philadelphia
Panama
Pacific
O. L. Pruden
Garfield Hospital
Washington
Automobile Club of America
Charles M. Selwab
United States Steel Corporation
Schwab
Respectful note on colonial subjugation in Loa region
A fragmented 19th century style item discusses Loa and a colonizer’s authority over Indian peoples. The text implies surrender to barbering rituals and critiques methods of subjugation, reflecting uneasy attitudes toward imperial rule and native autonomy.
Snowballs Save Georgi Town Fire From Destruction
Snowballs extinguished a fire in Georgi town Poa preventing destruction of the village. Villagers plan to store snow in icehouses for summer fire-fighting use.
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Georgi
Poa
Census Rally Characters Prompt Great National Effort
A quirky list of caricatures dubbed football fiend empty pistol joker thin-low skater boat-rocking idiot kerosene Hre mnaker and reckless coaster is linked to urging strong nationwide census participation. Names and exact roles appear as placeholders in this OCR fragment.
Man in Quincy Kicks at Cat Breaks Own Neck
A Quincy man kicked a cat and broke his own neck. The incident was deemed deserve punishment but seen as overly severe. The piece references lyddite’s dangerous reach and a Granite Falls Tribune note about a local youth who can drink half a pint of clear alcohol without a hiccup.
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Quincy
Tribune
Patrick Sentenced to Death in New York Murder
Albert S Patrick was sentenced to death by electric chair at Sing Sing for the murder of William Marsh Tice. An appeal to the Court of Appeals is expected to stay execution. The case, aided by 4,000 pages of testimony, faces months of preparation before any higher court ruling.
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New York
Albert ‘S. Patrick
William Marsh Tice
Goff
Ehaly
Sing Sing May Ltd
Rice
Court of Appeals
Patrick
House
Patricl
Ossining
Court of Apeals
Sing Sing
House Passes Chinese Exclusion Bill With Amendments
Washington April The House yesterday passed the Chinese exclusion bill after amendments boosting its drastic character It excludes Chinese by birth and mixed blood and blocks Chinese labor on American ships The bill re enacts existing exclusions extending them to the Philippines and possessions and directs enforcement in the Philippines Two amendments redefine teacher eligibility and require Chinese students to depart on completing studies
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Washington
Mie Ehlet
Philippines
United States
Philippine Commission
Clark
Missouri
Coombs
California
Room for 100 Sugar Plants Highlighted by Professor Nicholson
Professor J J Nicholson of the University of Nebraska, visiting Denver en route to the Arkansas galley, says there is room for 100 sugar plants in the country. He notes Colorado’s sugar beet success drawing money into beet sugar ventures and mining remains strong at his university.
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Denver
J. J. Nicholson
University of Nebraska
Arkansas Galley
America Beet Sugar Company
Nicholsmm
Movement of Big Shows in Asia and America
Announcement in New York states Barnum Bailey’s circus will return from Europe this year and Buffalo Bill’s Wild West show will follow. Kaidles arranged the plan during a US trip and will finalize details in May. The Wild West will tour the West and Pacific coast, then go abroad for possibly two years before Barnum Bailey’s returns to America. Negotiations are under way for ship transport.
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New York
Barnum & Bailey's
Europe
Puttalo Bill
Kaidles
United States
Arizona
Barnum & Bailey's Circus
America
Early Crops Boost Market Gardener Profits
The market gardener should focus on early crops to beat competition from southern grown vegetables. Fresh, locally grown produce commands higher prices, and even a few days can determine profit versus loss by securing the best customers.
Honey Exhibit Tops at St Louis International Fair
Mayor GW Swink of Rocky Torch plans the largest private honey display at the St Louis exposition costing at least 2000. He aims a 1000 pound honey tribute with letters forming Colorado Honey Ts and a hollow state house facade filled with honey. The article also notes US agricultural trade data for 1907 showing record exports and shifting import values.
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St. Louis
GW. Swink
Rocky Torch
Denver News
Shute
State Board of Joriculture
Colorado State Capitol
Swink
Colorado
Swlak
Chia
Pumping Water for Irrigation Methods Growing
A western expert notes irrigation advances driven by oil and acetylene burner engines. He predicts many large pumping plants this year and argues irrigation cost should stay under ten percent of crop value, guiding farmers to choose pumps by lift height and water source for efficient, timely delivery.
Watseka man convicted of murder in family fire case
Burt A Magee was found guilty of murder and sentenced to fourteen years in the penitentiary for the May 28 fire at his mother in law Mrs Mary Hershberger home near Watseka Illinois. The blaze killed his wife Hattie Magee and Calvin Magee and Mrs Hershberger while his 2 year old daughter survived. The verdict followed a prior mistrial and a compromise with seven jurors voting for life.
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Burt A. Magee
Magee
Mary Hershberger
Watseka
Til
Fight of the Birds and Their Incredible Migrations
The article notes extraordinary bird flight speeds during migration with examples such as the northern blue threat covering 4,800 miles from Egypt to Heligoland in a nine hour spring night and the Virginian plover flying 9,600 miles from Labrador to North Brazil at about 636 miles per hour. It explains birds gain speed by flying at great heights where air resistance is low.
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Egypt
Heligoland
Labrador
Brazil
Triumph for American Actress Calypso Debut at Her Majesty
Mrs. James Brown Potter makes her first appearance as Calypso in Stephen Phillips Ulysses at Her Majesty's theater. Critics note faults in elocution but praise sinuous charm and aura, with Daily Chronicle calling her a goddess in Calypso and Circe roles.
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Critica
James Brown Potter
Her Majesty’s Theater
Calypso
Stephen Phillips
Ulysses
the Daily Chronicle
Advice to My Children Ends in Curious Anecdote
A faded manuscript titled Advice to My Children by Catherine Baroness le Poer was revered by descendants. Frances Power Cobbe alleged it praised virtue and condemned vice, yet a clerical descendant recalls the baroness herself cursing her footmen at Curraghmore church, revealing a contrast between preachings and actions.
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Catherine Baroness le Poer
Frances Power Cobbe
Curraghmore
Dickinson Diplomat Noted for East Asia Service
Charles Monroe Dickinson, rejected by Bulgaria over the Stone case, earned broad praise from European diplomats during five years in the East. Appointed consul general at Constantinople in 1897 and diplomatic agent at Sofia in 1901, he later edited the Binghamton Republican and wrote poetry including The Children.
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Charles Monroe Dickinson
United States
Sofia
East
Constantinople
McKinley
New York City
Binghamton Republican
Funds to aid ministers widows in New York churches
Wealthy New York churches start large widow funds. Brick Presbyterian Church raised $50,000 for Dr. Babcock’s widow after his death in Italy. Fifth Avenue Presbyterian plans $100,000 for Mrs. Purves, who led the church for about a year.
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New York
Babcock
Brick Presbyterian Church
Italy
Fifth Avenue
Engagement of Miss Alice Hay to James Wadsworth
Secretary of State and Mrs. Hay announce the engagement of their youngest daughter Miss Alice Hay to James Wadsworth son of Representative Wadsworth of Geneva New York and grandson of the late William Travers of New York The marriage is planned for December and Miss Hay will travel to London and Europe for summer shopping for her trousseau.
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Alice Tiny
Washington
Miss Hay
London
Europe
Paris Press Landscape Counts Thousands of Newspapers
The survey records about 2 600 newspapers in Paris with 163 political journals. Dailies total 179, tri weekly one, weeklies 1 percent, bimonthlies 6, monthlies 2 and annuals 1. Of all titles 122 are Republican 31 Conservative 10 unclassified. The review shows 10 weekly 31 bi monthly 60 monthly 26 quarterly 28 six times yearly 11 irregular. Napoleon left 13 papers after suppression. London has 500 papers.
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Paris
Politcal
Napoleon
London
Doctor Condemns Limburger Cheese as Unwholesome
Louisville health officer Dr. M K Allen bans Limburger cheese saying its strong flavor implies unwholesome composition. German residents hold indignation meeting and appoint a committee to seek rescission.
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Louisville
M. K. Allen
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