California Lemons Best In Acid Test At New York
A New York report from December 11 discusses a comparative citric acid test by chemists Stilwell and Gladding for California lemons versus Sicily fruit. Results show California fruit yield higher juice content and acid strength, sparking interest in green fruit circles and exchange discussions.
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New York
The
Journal of Summeres
Stilwell
Gladding
New York Produce Exchange
Exlectione
California
Rielly Temaons
Com. Furlannt
United States
Mediterranean lemons test sparks criticism over unfair comparison
The report notes a test comparing Mediterranean lemons at an early, undeveloped stage with California fruit at its peak, drawing criticism from fruit growers. It says importers may pursue an independent test, and mentions unrelated patent claims and sales chatter surrounding tonics and cures.
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California
Banquet for Bobs at Cape Town honors Lord Roberts
At a reception in Cape Town to honor Lord Roberts the British commander received a standing ovation. He stressed colonial unity, praised imperial troops, and urged Dutch and English cooperation, invoking Kipling and pledging ongoing vigilance over South Africa’s settlement.
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Cape Town
Lord Roberts
Cape
Tes
Hechting Ss
Saga
von Vincet
England
Sona
Wint
South Africa
Lts
Kipling
State reform petitions seek salt and oil plants in Kansas
Two petitions circulated to the Kansas legislature urge establishing a state salt plant at Hutchinson reform school and condemning or purchasing lands to oil production. Proponents claim state control would curb price hikes by salt and oil trusts, with support from ex-speaker WW DP.
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iWaichin~ Son
Pease
Street
House of ‘Representatives
Daily Papers
Salt Trust
Kansas
Hutchinson
Malif
Kanens
Ances
Endorsia
Petsoners
Harsas
Kansan
Mrs Henry Denies Mental Decline Amid Albuquerque Case
Mrs George Henry of 135 Chandler Street, mother of Ira Henry held in Albuquerque on infanticide charges, is said by her brother S Miller to be not mentally deranged. He notes reports claiming loss of reason are false and the family has no such apprehensions.
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Jeanica
Lydia EK
Mes Guard
Berlin
Heighin
Ohio
George Henry
Chandler Street
Ira Henry
Albuquerque
Miller
Henry
SLX DAY CYCLE RACE Leads Madison Square Garden Feat
A six day bicycle race at Madison Square Garden reports leaders smashing records after a 24 hour surge. Muller and McFarland passed 600 miles, a crowd cheered through the night as a major pileup caused injuries but no serious harm. Referee imposed no blame. McFarland missed the next stretch after a crash.
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Madison Square Garden
Muller
McFarland
Miller
Waller
Garden
Dome Une
Pierce
Frederick
Fisher
Gham
Simar
Babcock
McRachern
Honeymoon in Crete for Denver Bride and Crete Chief
A Denver girl married Panay G. Mouro Vouraky, heir to Crete's Vouraky chieftains, in Salt Lake City with Magistrate Rice. The groom, a multilingual officer and former U S secret service agent, will honeymoon in Crete. He has taught at Harvard and Tulane and helped arrest counterfeiters.
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Denver
Ista Dever
Panay G. Mouro Vouraky
Ain
George Vouraky
Crete
Orient
United States Secret Service
Rice
Effie Cook
Fred Smith
Colonel McMartin
British Guards
Wesk Aso
Salt Lake City
Vouraky
Harvard
University of Western Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Tulane University
New Orleans
San Francisco
Theodore Durrant
Captain Shields Invalided Home After Philippine War Wound
Captain Dever Shields of the Twenty-ninth Infantry, USA, invalided home from the Philippines after a bold sprint recon mission from Santa Cruz on Marinduque. He led 52 men, was twice wounded, ordered a retreat under fire, and endured twelve days in native hovels before a grueling march through mountains and rain to safety.
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San Francisco
Devereaus Shields
Twenty-ninth Infantry
U.sa
Philippines
Captain Shields
Santa Cruz
Marinduane
Bald
Hospi Corps
Goitre and Health Myths Spark Public Alarm in Swiss Valleys
A text notes how widespread goitre in Swiss valleys leads villagers to mock locals as lacking God given health. It links goitre to social stigma and compares it to other common female health issues, warning against mistaken beliefs and urging public health awareness.
Encounter at Huena Vista and Transfer to General Hare
Fragmentary account describes capture and handover to American forces at Huena Vista where individuals were turned over to a commander referred to as General Hare. The text is incomplete, with unclear dates or provenance, but indicates a wartime custody event involving named figures and a location in the Huena Vista area.
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Huena Vista
Hare
Insane Come From Presidio Recruits Await Dispatch
San Francisco dispatch reports recruits at the Presidio as the army shifts units toward China and the Philippines. Medical staff and convalescent detachments prepare to move to Fort McDowell while officers and nurses are listed among those departing from the Presidio.
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San Francisco
Presidio
Unersia
China
Ays Aes Aasiniant
W.l.whitburton
Thorpe
Marie J. Moore
Henrietta “Morrison
Steward Graham
Bosphat ‘Corpamen
Carver
P Heynolds
Pallip G. Nénptagne
J.hunt
Devereaux Shields
Tlen Govante
P. M.S. Keuster
J. We
Davie
John Campbell
BS ‘Sungsons Syger
W. Moree
Kirby Smithy P. Tones
EL Storey
Prof Georgeson Returns From North California Alaska Report
Prof Georgeson, U S Department of Agriculture special agent in charge of Sitka experimental station, arrives in Seattle to present annual Alaska report. He notes promise of agriculture and stock raising paralleled by mining, citing ripe barley, corn, oats, and other grains, plus flax at Sitka. A station was established at Kenai Peninsula Cook Inlet with surveys of 220 acres, clearing and crop growth ongoing.
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Seattle
Waah
C Georseaim
United States Agricultural Department
Alaska
Sitka
Ealeo
Kenal
Kenal Peninsula
Cook Inlet
Mkinley Dines Out in Washington Dinner Pair
President McKinley and ex President Harrison dined together in Washington at a Justice Harlan hosted event. It was the first dinner the president attended outside the White House in some time, seen as a move to quiet rumors of strain between the two leaders.
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Washington
Del 1
Ne Kinley
Harrison
Justice Harlan
Supremme Court
White House
Harrison i x
A Jealous Woman Holed Then Acid Tragedy in Buffalo
George Harmon, a Union Dry Dock stationary engineer, was found mortally burned by carbolic acid after falling in a hallway on South Division Street. He died shortly after at a hospital. Police suspect Mrs Maggie Culp, who fled through a rear door. investigators believe she acted in jealous rage, intending to kill Harmon who planned to marry another.
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Buffalo
George Harmon
Union Dry Dock Companys
South Division Street
Harmoti
Maggie Culp
Harmon
Culp
Chinese ministers meet on pendents and railway progress noted
Pekin dispatch reports ministers discussed pendents of the Chinese plenipotentiaries with a plan for definite dates to advance preliminary settlement. The Pekin to Tienjin railway is open with a fourcarriage train arriving yesterday, operations to resume December 15, and a $300,000 fire incident insured.
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Pekin
Megatia
Tien Tiin
Mark Twain Letter Read by Missouri Society in California
A Dec 21 report notes Mark Twain's London letter to Menamen Furria of Sacraments, wishing the organization success, read as a feature at the Missouri Society of California event with an address by General Ford.
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Mark Twain
San Francisco
Mark Twais
London
Menamen
England's Attitude Toward the Treaty Debate
A Washington dispatch to the Herald reports a strong opposition by English advocates who favor ratification in its original form. They believe Great Britain will likely return the treaty to the United States unaccepted if it is amended, signaling doubt about acceptance of the amended version.
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Great Britain
Ing
Great Britta
Father’s Sin Mystery Shocks Omaha Police
In Omaha a doctor named J J Svieman is questioned as police seek the identity of a man who died from a gunshot wound just above the heart. An assailant and father figure are implicated in a dramatic incident, with a wounded man rushed to a carriage and taken to a residence for examination. The case centers on who fired the fatal bullet and the motive behind the attack.
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Omaha
Neb
J. J. Svieman
Solomannis
Dom Tors
Tie Lene
Unable to derive a clear headline from fragment
Fragmentary OCR text mentions various unclear terms and names. no coherent events, persons, or organizations are identifiable to summarize into a factual newspaper card.
Pardon Offer Spurs Political Scandal Rumors
A sensational charge alleges a large cash offer for a gubernatorial pardon. The report claims state actors and newspapers were enticed with up to 25 000 dollars cash and a broader political payoff to influence Gov. Poynter. The document cites prominent signers and a plan to press for relief for the pardon.
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Popslist
Wobrasks Oraha
Popwlet Organ
Poverner
Panion
Barviey
Gov. Poynter
Diatheria Beetlevarsae
Bartiny
Pupullets
Democrate
Fevanne Cob
Unclear Historical Note on Cowboys and Evening Events
Fragmentary report references a cowboy, a soldier, and an evening event with undefined participants. Text is garbled, making precise persons or places impossible to identify.
Canadians Seek Date For Pacific Cup Yacht Race
Toronto reports the Yacht Club plans a Canada Cup race in late August after the Amriton's Cup event. Interest in the race is described as limited and dates are being finalized by the club.
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Enrilee
Toronto
Yacht ‘Club
Fas
Yacht Club
Eatio Factory
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