Honolulu Cable in Working Order Connects U S With Pacific
The first section of the cable linking the United States to its Pacific possessions was completed near Molokai and San Francisco, connecting Honolulu and San Francisco. The link worked perfectly as officials announced the achievement to awaiting crowds in Honolulu.
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Honolulu
Pacific Cable
United States
Molokai Channel
San Francisco
San ‘Souele Beach
Ifonolutu
Silvertown
Honolul
King Street Market Street
San Vrancisco
Messase
Ernor Dole
Roosevelt
Ha‘Avali
Spe
Estreet
Washington
Henry EB. Cooper
Wawadi
Highwayman Attempts Knife Attack For Diamond Rings
New York police report Henry Goodman aged 19 arrested after he attacked Miss May Matthews and Miss May Lewis during an evening ride. He drew a knife, stabbed Miss Matthews in the hand, grabbed a bag from Miss Lewis, and tried to sever the other woman’s fingers to seize the $1,500 diamond rings. Officers subdued him. Goodman confessed intent to cut off the hand for the rings.
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New York
Henry
Goddman
Miss May
Matthews
Lewis
Miss Lewis
Miss Matthews
Goodman
Mayor of San Juan Arrested Amid Embezzlement Probe
Manuel Ogozzue, mayor of San Juan Porto Rico, jailed in 5000 dollar bond on charges tied to destroying city water receipts records. Earlier petitions alleged embezzlement and misappropriations totaling eight thousand to forty three thousand dollars. The case sparked mob activity in the plaza and shootings but no serious injuries.
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San Juan
Porto Rico
Manuel Ogozzue
Insular
Malst
Hbel
Oace
Acura
Rivera
Sultan in Fez Besieged Amid War Talks and Proclamations
A Moroccan sultan facing rebel pressure acknowledges defeats but vows harsher action. Tangier dispatches report ongoing siege in Fez, with war prep and royal plans. A pretender claims backing for the imprisoned brother Mulat Mor, while broader turmoil emerges across Tangier and Rabat.
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Tangler
Morocco
Madrid
Silvera
Moroco
Taranta
Isabel
Tangier
Fez
Sultan
Mulat’ Mor
One-Hyed
Kabyla Chiafs
Rabat
Iez
Tegs—Bshe
Jess
Bird
Philadelphia
Paris Bars as Local Color Draws Distinction for Visitors
A New York Sun piece describes American visitors in Paris preferring the bar parlors over museums and shops. It notes the Paris bar’s allure with plush carpets, eye-catching china, and mixed crowds including English and American travelers.
Leaves Turning Up Sign of Rain Debated
The Monthly Weather Review says the belief that turning leaves predicts rain is not reliable. It notes many trees such as silver leaf poplars maples and some oaks may turn leaves up in strong steady winds regardless of weather. The idea may stem from winds that often precede or follow rain storms.
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Monthly Weather Review
Rouen Chief Invents Portable Fire Pump With Electric System
In Rouen France the fire department chief claims to have invented a compact fire pump operable by tapping electric streetcar current. The device is drawn by a single horse or light cart yet can throw water up to 100 feet. In a trial the pump reached full power in three minutes versus fourteen for a steam pump.
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Rouen
France
Domestic helper plans to marry prompting substitute search
A domestic servant told Tustlee Alfred Bruckler she would marry tomorrow and asked to postpone or find a substitute. Steckler offered to oblige but doubted knowing the man well enough to approve the arrangement. New York Times report notes the candid exchange.
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Alfred Bruckler
Steckler
New, York
Times
Beet production and cattle shifts reshape central west farming
The article discusses beet production and beef cattle dynamics in a central western town. It notes the region advantages for corn, blue grass, and cattle markets, and explains a shift from cattle rearing to cattle feeding as land values rise. It cites beef producers, two farmer classes, and related economic trends.
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Tha
Tows Agricultural College
Sala
Central
Breaders of Shire Horses Meet at Sherman House
Twenty five members attended the annual business meeting of the Shire Breeders Association at the Sherman House. J C Tradman presided and Secretary Charles Burgess kept records. Secretary’s report showed expenses of 756 for exposition prizes with 500 cash appropriation plus other funds for gold medals. A motion struck out the cross record for mares with four top crosses. Twenty new members were admitted since the last meeting. The group reported steady business, discussed Shire Norse rolling in Iowa, and heard praise for the Shire draft horse as superior for heavy work from Mr. Filieh and Mr. Sullivan born of experience in Chicago and current markets. Officers unchanged, committees held over until next annual meeting.
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Sherman House
J.C. Trdeman
Charles” “Burgess
England
Filieh
Chicago
Sullivan
Coppera Organicing., & Company of Farmers
Reading a Fragment of Grassland Trade Notes
The readable text mentions Hereford cattle and hog fattening ideas amid references to fodder and corn. It suggests private holdings and self-sufficiency in feeding stock, with fragmentary notes on cattle buying and husbandry.
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Catt Bougtt
Weil Hereford Celyesh
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