Open air walking boosts child health says Berlin group
The Berlin School of Physicians reports on walking trips for 56 pupils led by teachers. Children covered 10 to 20 miles daily with a nutritious diet. After six days weight stabilized, but over three months 50 pupils gained 3 to 22 pounds, suggesting exercise raises metabolism and growth, prompting critique of reduced pedestrian travel in New England and reliance on elevators and gym activities.
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Berlin
New England
Boston Herald
Politeness Question Sparks Royal Flesh Backlash
General Arthur F. Marsh reflects on politeness after a Windsor incident. A young man, walking behind two ladies, tipped his hat and dropped a package at a customs inspector’s feet. The scene raises the idea that politeness can bring trouble if misapplied.
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Arthur F. Marsh
Windsor
Harryi
Cleveland
Hearing Electricity Promises Telephonic Speech via Leyden Jar
Experiments by Joseph Rieder of Steglitz Germany show that alternating currents may be perceived directly by the ear without a telephone disk. By pressing the outer coating of a Leyden jar to the ear and holding the opposite pole, rapid impulses stimulate the drum and produce sound, with potential to transmit speech telephonically.
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Joseph Rieder
Steglitz
Germany
Rieder
Three Year Old Attends Church Wedding Introduces Mystery
A three year old guest at a church wedding silently observes the ceremony. Upon reaching the home, she questions the bride about marriage and then asks the bridegroom, who confirms his marriage with a light laugh. The child points to herself, asking Am I married, with a look of deepest wonder.
Peculier Air Waves Observed by Sun Image Projections
French astronomer Raymond reports that ocular evidence of atmospheric waves comes from projecting a magnified sun image. Ventura first observed this, with focused projections sharpening air vibrations into markings crossing the sun. The markings reveal a striking regular pattern and parallelism in atmospheric streams.
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Raymond
Ventura
Peace conference eyed between Madriz and Estrada
United States attitude toward Nicaragua's intraparty conflict remains cautious as peace talks are expected Tuesday between President Madriz supporters and provisional President Estrada at Bluefields. Estrada signals readiness to negotiate while US stance hinges on Madriz reforms and distancing from Zelaya. Admiral Kimball's visit to Madriz is noted with no confirmation of involvement. Zelaya arrives in Mexico City pledging six months stay amid political asylum and climate considerations.
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Nicaragua
Madriz
Estrada
Revolutionary Army
Bluefields
Kimbal
United States
Zalaya
Zelaya
Kimball
Corinto
Friends of
Granada
Mexico City
Mex
Knox
Jose Santos Zelaya
Luis A. Cousin
Robert C. Rowe
Kill at Church Wedding in Strickland Georgia
Gabriel Len and Rosa Lee Butler wed at a church near Lynn Station when Len was shot by Joe Jackson just after the vows. Len died minutes later in Butler's arms as a posse pursued Jackson. warrants out for Henry Johnson as an accessory. Sheriffs and deputies with bloodhounds search the area.
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Strickland
Georgia
Gabriel Len
Rosa Lee Butler
Joe Jackson
Lynn Station
Len
Jackson
Miss Butler
Henry Johnson
Kept Faith Lost Legs In Yorkville Tramp Sacrifice
Rev W F Bostick of Yorkville Illinois endured a 12 mile trek through a blizzard to attend services at a small Baptist church. He reached a farmer’s house four to five miles from town, was turned away, and as a result suffered freezing of both feet necessitating amputation. The incident highlights his religious zeal and the price paid for keeping faith.
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Chicago
Illinois
W. F. Bostick
Yorkville
Bostick
Postal Savings Banks Urged After Large 1909 Deficit
In a report to the president Postmaster General Hitchcock details a 1909 postal deficit of 17,479,770.47 dollars including losses from fire and burglary. He cites rising losses from second class mail and rural delivery and urges establishment of postal savings banks as a nationwide depository expansion.
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Washington, D. C
Hitchcock
Postal Service
New York Bread Line Grows At Bowery Mission
Severe cold pushes crowds to Bowery mission's midnight bread line with more than a thousand homeless men. As winter deepens, not less than 2 500 await the only food they can obtain. Christian Herald funds the Bowery mission which serves gospel, aid and a free labor bureau helping thousands.
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New York City
Bowery
Bowery Mission
The
Christian Herald
Free Labor Bureau
Snead suspects held for extradition in New York
Mrs. Caroline B. Martin and Mrs. Mary W. Snead, mother and mother-in-law of East Orange bathtub victim Ocey Snead, were arraigned in Tombs court on fugitives from justice charges. They were held for thirty days pending extradition papers after a new affidavit by New Jersey detective Hargan.
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New York City
Caroline B. Martin
Mary W. Snead
Ocey Snead
East Orange
N. J
Tombs
Hargan
New Jersey
Messina Earthquake Triggers Panic and Uproar
A violent quake shook Messina sending residents fleeing into streets and country. Every house deserted as walls collapsed and tremors continued after an initial five second blast. The city was destroyed by the disaster dated December 28, 1908.
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Messina
Priest Attacked at St Josephs Church in Lexington Ky
Rev Father Edward Wiesner rector of St Josephs church was attacked by a Negro as he entered the chapel for early mass. He fought back and was painfully but not seriously injured. The assailant escaped into the surrounding streets.
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Lexington
St. Joseph’s Church
Edward Wiesner
Missouri Pacific to Close Locomotive Shops for Holidays
Missouri Pacific Railroad orders shutdown of all locomotive shops for holidays until January 3, affecting about eighty workers across the system. The move, described as a Christmas gift to the department’s employees, halts shop operations temporarily.
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Louis
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Committee finds no proof of Mt McKinley summit reach
A committee states the available evidence does not show that he reached the summit of Mt McKinley. The assessment notes lack of verifiable records or corroborating witnesses.
Explorers Club Quits Dr Cook Over McKinley Claim
The Explorers Club expelled Dr. Cook after a committee found no evidence he reached Mount McKinley summit. He appeared in person but failed to supply convincing proof, and affidavits by Guide Barrill were disregarded. Board actions followed with Cook dropped from membership amid strong denials from his supporters.
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New York City
Explorers’ Club
Cook
Mount McKinley
Guide Barrill
Dr. Cook
Western cities plan invitation for Roosevelt visit
Denver leaders launch a Western coast to Pacific invitation drive to have Theodore Roosevelt return to America after his African hunting trip. They propose funding a message or committee to meet him at Khartoum and invite him to come home by way of the Pacific coast, with strong belief he will accept if the appeal comes from broad regional backing.
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Denver
Colorado
Chicago
Pacific Coast
St. Louis
Roosevelt
America
Africa
Khartoum
Mr. Roosevelt
West
Returns to Her Father After Daughters Divorce Plans
Mrs. Gunjiro Aoki pleads for permission to return to her father Archdeacon Emery at Corte Madera after discord over her plan to wed a Japanese houseboy. She asks forgiveness and to bring her six month old child to live with the family at his side. The archdeacon recently left for Seattle to reconcile the matter.
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Archdeacon Emery
Gunjiro Aoki
Corte Madera
Helen
Lake Washington
Seattle
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