Johnson breaks world records in half mile and two thirds
WALTHAM Mass September 22 John H Johnson of Syracuse powered to world bests in a half mile in 54 seconds and two thirds of a mile in 11 2 seconds in a flying start. The same trial also saw a new world quarter record of 2 64 seconds and Harvey Davidson of Toronto set a class A quarter in 28 seconds.
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Canada
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Francesco Tamagno
Metropolitan Opera House
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City of
Mexico
Chinese transports captured by Japanese in Ya Lu river action
Reports from Shanghai via Hong Kong describe a naval engagement near the Ya Lu river in which Chinese transports Chin Yuons Sing and Woo Nap, with two tugboats, were reportedly captured. Japanese ships also reported damage to several Chinese vessels and casualties, including nine officers and thirty men killed and 180 wounded.
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Brazil’s war minister amid farewell letters from Rio
Dispatches quote Eneas Galvano chosen as minister of war while Peixoto contemplates sinking rest. Letters from Saito Upper Urucusy recount the dying words of Gemersind Sirstus, invoking his brother Aparaci and pledging to deliver Rio Grande from a despotic government. Rio congress weighs a law to curb foreign influence by expelling outsiders.
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France
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Papal talks on amodus vivendi with Quirinal
The Austrian and Prussian ambassadors at the Vatican seek a pact with the Quirinal to ease tensions. They report efforts to persuade Papal authorities to accept a modus vivendi. The message notes Emperor Franz Josef’s stance and ongoing diplomacy.
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Amodus Vivendi
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Francia Jo
British Market and Far East War News Reported
Dull stock markets in London and Galveston report weak trading amid rumors of fresh famine in Brazil. Japanese fleet seen near Chinese transports at sea and Port Arthur arrival of Chinese troops reported. dispatches cite British concerns and potential gunboat protection for British subjects.
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Americsng
Brazil
Galveston
Soanghil
Chiatung
John
North China News
M. Casaius
Pekin
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Japan
Yokohama
Lora Kimberley
The
Times
Chemulpo
Seou
Lindon
Galvester
Meroshina
Tokio
Westminster Gazatte
Port Arthur
Ya le River
Peru Armies advance as rebels abandon Cerro and ceasefire wavering
Lra Sept 22 dispatch reports General Bergino and staff departing by steamer for Eten after government forces retook Cerro. Guerrillas reportedly abandoned Paseo and Ca ilao strike ongoing, signaling unsettled control in the north.
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President Nuñez Death Confirmed In Colombia Panama
A telegraph report from Viacalviston and Panama confirms President Nuñez has died after illness en route to Bogota. The news triggers public alarm as government offices, the canal zone, and foreign consulates shut down. officials prepare for a state funeral.
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Murder Witness Describes Fatal Chemmist Shot in Veracruz
An individual in Tular district of Vera Cruz hired as a chemist to perform a leger demalo stunt in a private house. He prepared powder and a bullet for the shot, then stood to be fired upon. no trick was alleged, and the chemist died after the shot. Attendees were prebenched.
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Vera Cruz
Individua
T.D Sher Iick
Apera
Lakenaide Club
T. Lakeside Phillips
Review roundup of magazine and journal titles
A summary list notes prominent periodicals such as New EBooks Scrivner’s Young Ladies Journal Review of Reviews Deiineator Puck’s Library Popular Science Monthly Leslies Popular Monthly Century Isis American Cosmopolitan and F P Hoeck. It remarks that some people present arguments so strong they are world changing.
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Scrivrer’s
Young Ladies Journal
Review of Reviews
Deiineator
Puck’s Library
Popular Science Monthly
Leslies
Popular Monthly
Century
Isis
American
Cosmopolitan
F P. Hoeck
The Man About Town and Independence Week Reflections
The column recounts lively Independence Day celebrations with cannon, bands, and displays, then notes a post event lull. It comments on Pachuca musical reports, Velasco cricket bravado, and injuries at Tacubaya grounds, while musing on local clubs, a possible revival of the Lakenaide Club, and a Cuautla observance honoring Professor Jacobs.
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Morelos
Bbe
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Thats Mourisbog
Public notices and social squibs in a San Francisco era column
A long, fragmentary column mixes personal satire about a teacher in Cuautla with a dramatic San Antonio era tale of General Ezeta and a broken engagement. It also notes Independence Day clothing gifts, social grumbling in the Arglco American colony, and a Triple Alliance club gathering with a Drive Whist game and prize results.
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Triple Alliance Walst Ciut
Bashford
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Lufkin
W. W. Blake
Filss Blaka
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Stanton
Docsid Stewart
G. W. Johnson
Hoeck
Miss Clensb
Miss Snow
Miss Blake
Diaks
Luafkin
Beacett
Shorter
Gettiog
Stantua
Risa Snow
Belong & Tie
W. Johnson
Financial and Market Summary Across Cities
A compact report of currencies and commodities with Mexican dollar rates in London and New York markets, including Mexican Lean bonds, silver, copper, lead, tin, and bank discounts. Notes show Paris exchange as well as par value figures and British Bank of England discount rates for Sept 22.
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A Kindergarten Crank on the Hindergarten Debate
A 19th century editorial voice critiques a so-called Kindergarten Crank, examining educational methods and funding for urban kindergartens. It cites the Golden Gate Kindergarten Association in San Francisco, Stanford gifts, and the need for trained teachers, gymnastic spaces, and proper facilities within new schools. The piece defends thorough training and careful provision of resources for early childhood education.
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Goyifiexn Gate Kindergarten Association
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Sfereivot
Golden Gata Kindergarten Association
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Lalash Stacford
Elangd Standford Gr. Memorial Klndergertens
Porther
Sindergarten
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Halliman
Froebel Society of Aestica
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Connecsion
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Teasner
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Cook Remedy CO
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