Souvenir theft and coffee market drama in brief
A satirical survey notes common souvenir thefts in hotels and ships, cites a Kaiser yacht luncheon silver loss, a naval officer's uniform buttons cut, and a Swedish warship stripped of belongings. It questions gallantry and humor, then shifts to Brazil's price-fixing attempt in coffee. Brazil stores 8 million bags worth about 90 million dollars while market prices fall, testing government intervention and industry reaction.
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New York Harbor
Prince William
Boston
Brazil
Onboard Theatres Proliferate Aboard Transatlantic Ships
The article notes plans to furnish theatrical entertainments on great transatlantic ships. It suggests sea travel will soon rival land in comfort and amenities, with only the air remaining as a contrast to land life.
Explorer Pledges North Pole Dash Along New Route
A second explorer announces a bold dash for the north pole using a new route. Officials caution that the plan may be as uncertain as prior attempts and unlikely to lead to a safer or more assured outcome.
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North Pole
Sun day school to close amid dwindling Back Bay attendance
A Back Bay church contemplates discontinuing its Sunday school due to a steady decline in child attendance. The article weighs whether the move reflects impiety or fate, pondering reasons behind shrinking participation and the community impact.
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Back Bay
Hard-hearted woman jokes on keeping husbands home
A sharp quip recalls a woman who says the best way to keep a husband at home is to lock him in with a case of beer, noting the humor in traditional marriage witticisms.
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New York
Bok
Untitled note on protests and changing seasons in China
A brief, undated reflection notes an armed rebellion against high prices in China while contrasting it with domestic protests. It mentions growing noise and shorter days, hinting at longer evenings as a sign of the season turning.
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China
Cleveland girl accused of dealing three rings
A Cleveland girl faces charges in a local case described as involving three rings. Details remain sparse as officials note unusual elements and insist on further investigation to clarify the allegations and scope.
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Cleveland
Faith Girls
New York Delegation Row Shapes 1900s GOP Split
Washington notes describe intra party strife over control of the New York Republican delegation with Hughes and Taft as central figures. Taft signals concession to Hughes pre convention to preserve harmony, while Hughes gains state and national momentum. Brownson case highlights Navy rank and command disputes. National Board of Trade backs Post, Forest, Reclamation and Waterways programs and seeks congressionals support for South and Central American exhibits to boost trade.
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Washington, D.C
New York
Taft
Hughes
Hughes League of the State
Taghes
Jet
New York State
Fairbanks
Cannon
Knox
Foraker
Ohio
Stong
State Committee
Admiral Brownson
House of Representatives
Bureau of Navigation
Navy Department
Navy
Rey
Laok
Stokes
Brownson
Congress
National Board of Trade
Washington
Parcela Post
Forest Service
Internal Waterways Commission
South America
Simple Remedy For La Grippe Coughs And Kidney Pills Notice
Simple remedy for la grippe cites Foley's Honey and Tar as a cough and lung healer with a yellow package. A Wisconsin resident praises DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills, claiming strong relief after four doses. Dan Peterman to deliver the Post-Dispatch daily and Sunday with a Davidson clean-up sale forthcoming.
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Foley
S. Kingaston
Bert Barber
Elton, Wis
Mr. Barber
DeWitt
S. Kingston
Dan Peterman
Post-Dispatch
What Whiskey Does to a Father W. C. T. U. Notes
A stout health department driver Frederick Dietcher turns violent after drinking, killing his wife and two children before taking his own life. The account labels him a good man when sober and urges total abstinence to prevent such crimes. It ends with a note praising Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup and its soothing effects for children.
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Mary
Edward
Frederick Dietcher
Health Department
Dietcher
Thirty Years Ago This Week In Troy
From The Weekly Bulletin dated January 31, 1878. Quail hunting season closed. Prof J D Denny gave a reading at the Presbyterian basement. Visitors include R T Kinder Blue Mound Archibald Cowan Marine and George W Jarvis Johnstown Bates Co Mo. Dr T B Spaulding spoke on tobacco at a Presbyterian sociable. W T Montgomery of Ridge Prairie died near Papinville Mo. interred in Edwardsville. A St Jacob church meeting pushed plans for an M E church. Vandalia Line and Indianapolis St Louis RR contract abrogated. each to operate separately. Vandalia Line officers named: Major John E Simpson general manager Joshua Staples chief engineer Charles El Follett general passenger agent H W Hibbard general freight agent W X McKeeha president.
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J. D. Denny
Presbyterian Church
R. T. Kinder
Blue Mound
Archibald Cowan
Marine
George W. Jarvis
Johnstown
Bates County
Troy
T. B. Spaulding
W. T. Montgomery
Nelson Montgomery
Ridge Prairie
Papinville
Edwardsville
St. Jacob
Thomas Eaton
Consul Paddock Exonerated in San Francisco Case
In San Francisco, Henry UL Paddock the United States consul to Amoy China was wholly exonerated by the police court of a felonious embezzlement charge of $2,000 filed December 5 by Mrs Jane Blake widow of a local prominent physician who died about four years ago.
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Consul Paddock
San Francisco
Cal
Henry UL. Paddock
United States
Amoy
China
Jane Blake
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