English To Supplant French And Latin In Era Of Global Speech
The article argues English has become the global lingua franca, surpassing French and Latin. It cites German officials adopting English as an optional school subject, citing reasons: widest used language, crucial for trade, superior to French in literature and educational value, and easier grammar enabling practical use. It notes English’ expanding influence since ancient times and British American trade dominance.
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Dressen ‘Schadlinssdors
Secord
Germany
Dresden
France
War Profiteers and Peace Talk in Boston Dispatch
The report contrasts the peace congress in Boston pushing for universal peace with active wartime production. It notes Cargogle Steel and Americana Manufacturing advancing orders for armor plate and machine tools for Russia and Japan, signaling profits from war while efforts for a peaceful settlement persist.
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International Peace Congress
Boston
Far East
Tyler
Hague
Mei
Imi
Avi
Gneil
Andrew Carnegies
Line Up Brave Boys by Hamlin Garland
Hamlin Garland presents Line Up, Brave Boys as a literary piece in which themes of courage and collective effort are explored through narrative devices. The work emphasizes stamina, solidarity, and ethical action in the face of challenge.
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Brave Boys
Hamlin Garland
Billy
Barekskiz
Joe
Medical Association Meets in Cincinnati Session ends with new president
The Mississippi Valley Medical association concluded sessions in Cincinnati with Beansford Lewis of St. Louis elected president. The program featured papers by O. B. Wh of Peoria and Inhbét N. Jacksoe of Tivinaas Cig. A pastor resigned in Mount Sterling. Rev N E Cory will leave the Christian church for Augua- 2 itl.
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Mount Sterling
N.E. Cory
Christin
Tate
Christain
Wifi Tate
Congo Inquiry Moves Ahead in Congo Free State Allegations
The United States is unlikely to pursue its own Congo investigation while a formal inquiry is already underway. Belgian officials face scrutiny over alleged cruelties, with Britain and the Aborigines Protective Association backing an impartial search for evidence. Baron Moncheur outlined progress and the foreign office’s stance amid competing interests.
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Washington
United States
Congo Free State
Aborigines, Protective’ Association
Tacwabers
Ronsevelt
Belgium
Congo
Baron Moncheur
Leopold
Africa
Fight to Down Scalp ers Omaha Meeting Focuses on Ticket Reform
Omaha residents gather for a Pransrmtineaint Pass eter association meeting to discuss standardizing railroad tickets across lines. The agenda includes uniform ticket styles and rates for events in Portland and national meetings, with Union Pacific and Burlington represented by named officials.
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Omaha
Get
St. Louis
Ibselt
Rstirhads
Portland
Letter Carriers’ Association
The
American Medical Association
Tameet
Coast City
Union Pacific
Messrs. Lomax and Fort
Br. Wakely
Burlington
New Armory Nears Completion In Rashford
The new armory building is well under way with a horse shoe balcony on the first floor nearly finished. Militia expects opening night around November 1. The first floor will host donels this season and likely be the finest floor in the city. Co K will occupy the south side and Co H the north side of the second floor.
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Rashford
Armory
Co. K
Co. H
Acid Attack Shocks Springfield Heirs in Court Feud
Springfield on Oct 14 reports Mrs Hillet Snow waited for Mrs Mary Buel and threw carbolic acid at her face neck and chest. The injured woman Mary Bunel, heir to a famed estate tied up in court, had previously sued Snow alleging alienation of her husband affections. Both women are young.
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Springfield
Secret Orders In Meeting In Oklahoma Territory
Oct 14 news note describes the Scottish Rite consistory of Oklahoma and Indian Territories opening its convocation and the Oklahoma Grand Lodge, Knights of Pythias, meeting in its fourteenth session. Both judges well attended and Mason officers to be elected.
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Gibhriel
O. T
Knights of Pythias
Oklahoma
Indian Territories
Oklahoma Grand Lodge
Moet
Masons
Missionary Meeting Opens as Lutheran Society Convenes
In Bueytus C on October 14 the twenty fourth annual session of the Woman's Missionary Society of the Lutheran church began and will continue through the week. A tragic accident in Des Moines claimed the life of Ernest Adams, a local school boy, who was killed instantly when struck by a moving train.
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Ernest Adams
Dea Moines
Inside Inn at St Louis Exposition Promises Large Comforts
The St Louis World’s Fair officials describe The Inside Inn a three story hotel beside the Exposition grounds. It offers 2500 dining seats, 7 sleeping apartments, parlors and reading rooms with European and American rate plans from 1.50 to 7.00 dollars per day. Managed by B M Statler of Buffalo, it ensures high cuisine and service with no extra admission after registration. Reservations and rates are available by postal card to The Inside Inn care of Administrative Building World’s Fair Grounds St Louis.
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Mmunaepyent
St Louis
Patrotl
B. M. Statler
Teur
Buffalo
Land Service
Weither
Tnn
Tni_care
Adrainistraduim
Romance Sparks At St Louis World Fair Marriages
Two couples from St Louis and Des Moines wed during the fair. George Rekert married Helen Tobeau on South Eighteenth Street. George Neville wed Anna Mihva in Des Moines. The weddings followed a chance meeting at the exposition, with celebrations on the fair grounds and plans to live in Des Moines after a week in St Louis.
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St Louis
St. Louis
Gedorge AL Rekert
Helen Tobeau
Eighteenth ‘Street
George Neveille
Anna C. Mihva
Des Moines
Tobeau
Nour Lato
Neville
Misa -Mihro
Exposition
Tore
Omaha Bar Association plans library for attorneys
Omaha Neb October 14 the Omaha Bar association committee will present plans for a bar library at the Saturday meeting in the Commercial club. The committee includes F La Brogen Howard Kennedy Jr IB Conger ML Hat and B H Scalt. The plan centers on Creighton law school providing a complete law library with modifications and the stock plan. Each attorney would own shares and a librarian would maintain books with an annual assessment of ten dollars per share.
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Omaha
Neb
Omaha Bar Association
Commercial Club
Fla. Brogen
Howard Kennedy, Jr
Congrer
B. H. Scalt
Creighton Law School
Law School
T Temselves
Parr Downs Schott Three Times In 48 Minutes
Rockford report of James Parr defeating Rhinehold Schott from Watertown thrice in 48 minutes at Janesville. The match counted falls in 4, 16, and 8 minutes with William Mason as referee and a small cheering crowd.
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Rockford
James Parr
Rhinehold Schott
Watertown
Janesville
Parr
Schott
William Mason
Patient at insane asylum scalded to death in bath
Peoria Ill Oct 14 Frederick Weber of LaSalle county was scalded to death in the bathrooms of the Illinois asylum for the insane at South Bartonville yesterday afternoon. The attendant says he heated the water and found the patient in a severe condition, but the parent was unable to intervene before the death.
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Bath
Peoria
Frederick Weber
LaSalle County
Tilinoia Asylum
South Bartonville
Automatic switch timer eyed for Rockford railway loop
Rockford and Interurban railway plans to install an automatic switch timer at State and Wyman to cut car delays entering the loop. The device lets motormen control the switch from the cab, reducing labor and stopping needs, with broader rollout after testing.
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Rockford
Rockford & Interurban Railway Company
State and Wyman Streets
State Street
Erns
Big Game at Vinton Field At CreightonVs Nebraska Match
Creighton University prepares for a home game at Vinton street against the University of Nebraska next Saturday afternoon. Coach Williams develops talent as veterans return, promising a spirited contest and a test of Creighton’s material against the giants from Lincoln. A separate item notes Edward Deal suing A G Frazier for $6000 over an accusation of wheat theft. A planned 6000 seat stadium will be built atStowe City.
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Omaha
Creighton University
Fort Crook
Vinton Street
Wiversity
Creighton
Williams
University of Nebraska
University Giants
Booth
Early action sought on Fort Omaha rehab for signal corps
An architect and draughtsman hired by the war department studies Fort Omaha for rehab costs to house signal corps barracks. A $21,000 appropriation exists, with hope for further increases at the coming session. Senator Millard urged quick action. General Chaffee previously favored restoring the fort for a signal school. Colonel Sawyer awaits guidance from Quartermaster General Humphreys, with officials not yet ready to release details.
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Omaha
War Department
Old Fort
United States Army Signal Corps
Signal Corps
Benator
Millard
Chaffee
Severs
Chatter
Celonel Z. Batcourt Sawyer
Humphreys
Thorning
American Battleships Lead in Modern Naval Supremacy
Sir William White told the White House conference that U S battle ships now under construction show the world’s finest fighting craft. The remarks followed sea battles in the Far East and were joined by President and top Navy officials including Secretary Morton Admiral Dewey Rear Admiral Converse and other senior officers.
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Washington
Dt. W
United States
William White
RB. N
White House
Morton
Dewey
Converse
Bureau of Navigaton
Capps
Navy
Eyiane
Rodgers
City Full of Graft
Atlantic reports a street carnival starting Tuesday drew a crowd and an army of grafter activity leading to petty thefts and one probable murder. Police are active and many grafter suspects have fled town as crowds gather today.
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Atlantic
Avery
Tree Meadows
Woman's suit settled in Terre Haute over July Fourth injury
Miss Laura Bell mear sued Walter S. Bogle Sr for injuries from a giant firecracker tossed into a street car on the Fourth of July. The case was settled out of court for 150 dollars. A Sioux City syndicate plans an independent cracker company to build a plant and operate in the area.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Laura Bellmear
Walter S. Bogle, Sr
Chicago
Sioux City
abOe
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