Grandson of Prince Murat Lives Quietly in Florida
The Troy Weekly Call profile notes George Achille Murat, grandson of Joachim Murat, who married Caroline Bonaparte and briefly ruled Naples. Now in Jefferson County, Florida, Murat is described as a refined, hospitable figure with a villa, historical relics, and a link to Napoleonic era history.
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Jefferson County
Florida
George Achille Murat
Joachim Murat
Caroline
Napoleon
Kingdom of
Naples
Napoleon Achille Murat
Caroline Bonaparte
Catherine Willis Grey
Washington
France
Napoleon III
Prince Murat
World Not So Very Bad And News We Hear
The piece argues that bad news travels fast via electric communications and that crime reports seem higher now only because they are more widely reported. It contends the world is not worse, just more visible, and urges forewarning to defend oneself and help others.
Piea for the Imagination and the two views of life
The essay argues every person needs both practical and transcendent outlooks. It warns training a child's imagination can breed contempt for practicality, yet imagination should aid reality. A dreamer irritates others, while a grounded dreamer misses life’s joys and can be a tiresome companion.
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Mont Blanc
Stock Exchange
First Hospital in New World Established by Cortez
The Medical Record notes the first hospital in America, built in Mexico City in 1524 by Hernan Cortes. Endowed from crown grants, it reportedly still funds today. Women served as nurses and physicians, tending obstetric and women’s disease cases. Indians knew much of medicine, and the building features arcades and a courtyard.
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New World
America
Cortez
Mexico
Hineal
Swope death linked to Hydes capsule in inquest
Jackson County Missouri inquest into Col. Thomas H. Swope's death finds he died of strychnine poisoning likely via a capsule directed by Dr. B C Hyde. Witness nurses testified on last moments. Hyde refuses to testify, prompting a clash with Coroner Zwart and Prosecutor Conkling over compelled testimony.
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Thomas H. Swope
B. C. Hyde
L. O. Swope
Independence
Jackson County
Kansas City
Bennett Clark Iyde
Hyde
Zwart
Dr. Hyde
Frank P. Walsh
Walsh
Virgil Conkling
Conkling
Trogden
Three Die In Bank Fire At Jersey Shore
Three people died when a fire destroyed the First National Bank building early Wednesday at Jersey Shore Pennsylvania. A. L. Dravenstadt leapt from a third story window and died, his wife Mrs Dravenstadt aged 62 perished in the flames, and William O Connor aged 32 also died in the blaze.
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Jersey Shore
Pennsylvania
First National Bank
A. L. Dravenstadt
Illinois Brief Accuses Shonts Morton Brown in Rail Sale Case
A Chicago Appellate Court brief names Theodore P. Shonts Paul Morton Robert Mather Joy Morton and William C Brown in a long standing Illinois matter over the sale years ago of the Three I railroad from Streator to South Bend. The suit seeks $100000 for claimed services. the lower court previously dismissed for lacking dates.
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Paul Morton
W. C. Brown
Illinois
Chicago
Chicago, HI
Theodore P. Shonts
Robert Mather
Joy Morton
William C. Brown
Streator
Ill
South Bend
Ind
Brown
New York Central Lines
Shonts
Three I
Francis M. Drake
Drake
John 8. Cooper
Taft to Visit Chicago for St Patrick Day Event
President Taft will celebrate St Patrick's Day with the Irish in Chicago after accepting an invitation from the Good Fellowship Club. On Monday he asked Representative Madden of Chicago to arrange the visit details.
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Good Fellowship Club
Windy City
Washington, D. C
Taft
Chicago
Madden
Smithsonian expedition begins ten day march to Gondokero
Nimule to Gondokoro stretch underway as the Smithsonian African scientific party starts its ten day trek. The first camp will be at the Assa River, 12 miles north of Nimule. The route covers 108 miles and promises a severe test of endurance for the team.
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Nimule
Nganda
Gondokero
Smithsonian African Scientific Expedition
Assa River
Gondokorog
Pittsburgher Killed in Gotham Streets Mystery Deepens
New York police report a second night of gunfire on Avenue A just before 2 am. A lone pedestrian saw two men flee with revolvers. a third man lay dead with a card reading Anthony Gregory, dealer in shoes, 1000 Lincoln Avenue, Pittsburg. Police have no solid suspects or identifications beyond this clue.
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New York City
New York
Avenue A
Anthony Gregory
Lincoln Avenue
Pittsburg
Sullivan Weds Kate Harkins in Boston Parlor Ceremony
John J. Sullivan once a world champion pugilist married Kate Harkins of Boston in a Parker House parlor ceremony performed by Fred Ingalls of the Municipal Court. Only a few friends attended and the couple sailed for Europe aboard the steamer Ibernia to spend the winter touring.
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Boston
Mass
John J. Sullivan
Kate Harkins
Parker House
Fred Ingalls
Europe
Vernia
Rebels Escape to Woods in Nicaragua Fight
Managua dispatch reports Gen. Chamorro slipping past three government columns and retreating into the woods after Boaca fell to insurgents led by Gen. Mazis last Friday. Government troops are now reoccupying Boaca.
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Chamorro
Boaca
Managua
Nicaragua
Mazis
GEMS CLEW TO MURDER
In San Francisco Mount Tamalpias murder mystery points to Miss E Jensen of Denver as the victim. Jewelry and clothing match, with a Jensen trunk found in a local storage house. Identification by Mrs Elinor Littlefield and Miss Nellie Evans ties the case to the missing Denver woman.
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San Francisco
Cal
Mount Tamalplas
Miss E. Jensen
Denver
Miss Jensen
Elinor Littlefield
Congressman Littlefield
Maine
Nellie Evans
Smallest Dog in the World Dead in New York City
Rita, the smallest dog in the world at 1 pound 4 ounces, has died in New York City. The tiny canine drew attention for its extreme size and long life, sparking tributes from owners and animal lovers.
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New Rk City
Rita
River and harbor bill funds set for Mississippi Valley project
House rivers and harbors committee approved a Mississippi Valley river improvement plan totaling 12.25 million dollars with 1 million for Illinois and Missouri rivers each. Funds include St Louis to Cairo and Cairo to the Gulf, plus Ohio and upper Mississippi allocations. A five member board will study a fourteen foot channel from St Louis downstream.
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Washington, D.C
House Committee On Rivers and Harbors
Mississippi Valley
Lakes
Gulf Waterway
Lois Rivre
St. Louis
Cairo
Mississippi River
St. Paul
Upper Mississippi
Kansas City
Missouri River
Ohio River
Missouri
Illinois
Congress
Ohio
Chicago
Gulf of Mexico
Secretary of War
Army
Curfew Imposed by Wellesley College Students
Wellesley Massachusetts students at the college have approved a curfew without faculty involvement. The student government enacted the order restricting evening long walks.
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Wellesly
Wessley
Mass
Wellesly College
Navy Court Martial Ends at Navy Yard Verdict Forwarded
Boston Feb 9 The court martial of A Hamilton Robnett assistant surgeon of the navy held at the navy yard completed its proceedings and the court prepared its verdict and sent it sealed to Washington for action.
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Navy
Boston
A. Hamilton Robnett
Navy Yard
Washington
Ocean is six miles deep
Dr Charles H Townsend of the Albatross expedition reported the deepest sea point is 31,000 feet about 100 miles off Guam. He told the Camp Fire Club of America at a dinner that animal life exists at four and three quarters miles in the Tonga basin under extreme pressure.
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New York City
Guam
Charles H. Townsend
Albatross
Townsend
Camp Fire Club of America
Tonga
New Zealand
First Republican magistrate in Fairview district history
Elkton Kentucky reports Fairview district born in Jefferson Davis country and long Democratic. A. B. Wilkins elected on the Democratic ticket failed to qualify, and Governor Wilson appointed R. E. Gilliam a Republican to the post.
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Elkton
Fairview
Jefferson Davis
A. B. Wilkins
Wilson
R. E. Gilliam
Oats Over Meat Boosts Laborer Health in Rail Camp
An experienced contractor in a warm climate faced sickness among railroad laborers. He reduced meat rations and greatly increased Quaker Oats, even boiling oats and adding the liquid to drinking water. Within days, stomach issues vanished and workers showed improved strength and spirits, illustrating the value of oatmeal.
Important Part Was True
She confronts her fiancé after a broken engagement, accusing him of deception about his family, position, and means. He admits the debts were true.
Tuberculosis Funding Shifts Heavily to Public Sources
A bulletin from the National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis notes a major shift in funding. In 1909 about 53.5 percent of tuberculosis expenditures came from public resources, while 1910 appropriations show over 75 percent from federal, state, city and county funds. The 1909 total spending was 8,180,621.50 with 4,362,750.03 from public money and 3,817,871.47 from voluntary contributions. 1910 appropriations exceed 9,000,000, with 4,100,000 from state legislatures, 3,975,600 from municipal and county bodies, and 1,000,000 from the federal government.
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National Association For the Study and Prevention of
Why His Mother Mourned Story of a son’s world voyage
William M Fogarty recounts an Irish mother who watches her son set off on a world trip with pride. She foresees danger and breaks into tears after he leaves, worrying he may not have funds to return home. Her fear persists despite his promise to travel widely.
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William M. Fogarty
Indianapolis Star
Power from Food Inspires Better Health
A Missouri woman credits Grape-Nuts with curing long stomach troubles. She describes heart burn, gas, and rapid weight loss until starting the cereal, which improved digestion and strength. The letter promotes a ten day trial and the book The Road to Wellville.
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Missouri
Wellville
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