Wallace Quits Canal Service Over Lucrative Offer
Chief Engineer Wallace resigns from the Isthmian canal commission after accepting a private sector job offering $60,000 annually. Secretary Taft rebukes the move as driven by personal interest, ordering Wallace to turn over records to the commission chairman. Wallace defends his action, saying the reasons are fundamental and not to embarrass the government.
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Oyster Bay
Wallace
Isthmian Canal Commission
Panama
New York
Commission
Engineer Wallace
Taft
John F. Wallace
Panama Canal
Uteht
Washington
John F. Stevens
Chicago
Panama Canal Commission
Stevens
Panama Railroad
Rock Island System
Great Northern Railroad
Martial Law Proclaimed in Caucasus Regions
Martial law has been proclaimed in Sebastopol Nicholates and Erivan by imperial decree. The viceroy of the Caucasus receives military command with special powers and the Black Sea fleet commander gains game powers for Sebastopol and Nicholaeff districts.
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St. Petersburg
Sebastopol
Nicholates
Erivan
The
Caucasus
Black Sea
Nicholaeff
Rockefeller grants boost Yale endowment drive
Yale President Hadley announced at the alumni dinner that John D. Rockefeller recently gave 1 million dollars. He said 2 million more had been donated to Yale recently, with 1 million from graduates in varied sums. The donors’ names were not disclosed, and the 2 million already subscribed was to be doubled in the next year to maintain Yale’s standing.
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New Haven
Conn
Hadley
Yale
John D. Rockefeller
Armistice Talks Reported Shaping in Mane Region
Reports indicate in Mane that armistice negotiations are under way led by high diplomatic figures. If progress continues, a definitive treaty draft could be prepared by a commission including named envoys. A failure to reach terms may trigger further official announcements about the envoy talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otiatio
Uncle Oliver's Last Fourth in the Village Parade
An aging, once-dominant parade marshal, Uncle Oliver, retires from the Fourth of July procession after decades of leadership. When Maj. Palmer is chosen, Oliver’s neighbors fear the day he won’t lead, but Palmer votes to reinstate Oliver, leading to a heartfelt reunion and Oliver’s most celebrated Fourth in years. The moment propels Palmer to Congress in the next election.
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Oliver
Wwe
Bailiwick
Goliath
Uncle Olivr
Tim
Bia
Reat
Old Town
Uncle Oliver
Maj. Palmer
Old Shubal Leonard
Oliver Marshal
Brags
Village Green
Maj
Palmer
Congress
Fourth of July song echoes from history and pride
The fragment cites a patriotic verse celebrating Independence Day with marching drums and Old Glory. It recalls battles and the birth of a nation, linking the Fourth to historical episodes around 1776 and 1876, ending with a reader joke about where Mrs Fidgets spent the Fourth.
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Yarmera
Deaths on the Fourth of July: Jefferson Adams Monroe Hamlin
The Fourth of July marks the deaths of three U S presidents and a vice president. Thomas Jefferson and John Adams died on the nation’s independence day, fifty years after signing the Declaration. Adams, unaware of Jefferson’s death, uttered Thomas Jefferson still survives. James Monroe also died on July 4, 1831, while Hannibal Hamlin, the first Republican vice president, ended his career on July 4, 1894.
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United States
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
Jefferson
Adams
Monroe
Hannibal Hamlin
A Long Day Brief Signals July Fourth Start
A line suggests the Fourth of July begins on the evening of July 2, though not stated in official records. The note invites readers to infer the holiday’s timing from surrounding context.
Take Precautions Tie on Securely Little Willie's Thumbs
Fragmentary note warns to fasten Willie's thumbs before letting him loose on the treet, suggesting precautionary handling or confinement during outdoor activity.
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Little Willie
Flogged by Automatic Machine in Russian Army
A New York report describes a new automatic flogging device adopted by the Russian army. The condemned individual is strapped, a dial sets the stroke count, and a spring gauges the force. After each blow a screw shifts the lash to avoid repeating the same spot, ending when the programmed number of strikes is reached.
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New York Herald
Indigestion Cure Advertised in Local Digestive Note
A vintage advertisement promotes Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as a remedy for indigestion and stomach troubles. It claims the product digests food, relaxes the stomach, and offers quick relief while strengthening the system to prevent disease. Sold by R A Muller.
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R.A. Mull
The Diamond Cure for Consumption Reported
Parla reports a diamond cure for consumption. W. T. McGee of Vanleer Tenn touts Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs colds and lung troubles. Local druggist R A Miller offers the remedy at 50 cents and up with a trial bottle option.
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Parla
W. T. McGee
Vanleer
Tenn
Dr. King
R. A. Miller's
Five Doctors Fail to Help Woman Then Foley Kidney Cure
Mrs Frances L Sales of Missouri Valley Iowa suffered kidney trouble five years with back pain and frequent nighttime urine. She tried five physicians before using Foley's Kidney Cure. After three bottles she reports permanent cure, sold by E B Conner & Co.
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Frances L. Sales
Missouri Valley
Iowa
Idneys
Foley
E. Eb, Conner & Co
Four Facts For Sick Women To Consider
Four statements outline common female health issues and remedies. It cites backache, irregular menstruation, and uterine displacements as triggers for surgery. promotes Lydia K. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as highly effective in regulating menstruation and curing female illnesses. notes extensive testimonials from the Pinkham Laboratory. invites all women to contact Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn, Massachusetts for advice, with letters read only by women.
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Lydia K. Pinkham
Tutro
Pinkham
Lynn
Mass
Lydia Ki
O. M. & St. P. R'y Sale for National G A R Encampment
The Omaha Minneapolis and Saint Paul Railway will run Hekate from August 30 to September 4 inclusive to the National Encampment of the G A R in Denver Colorado. Round trip rate fourteen dollars and fifty five cents.
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O. M
St. P. R'y. Co
Hekate
Denver
Colorado
Tth
India
Quten to Pacific Coast Coasis.
The own Central has an anle dally to Muay 1 1th one way thckets to San Francisco, Los Angeles, Portland and other points io the West and northwest. Butagent4ls: Through tourist cars to California without change. 4 Call on agents for full particulars, or address A,B, Currs, G, P&T, A. Minneapolla.
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Central
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Portland
California
P&t
A. Minneapolla
Short Line Train Schedule Summary
The Short Line timetable lists arrivals and departures with multiple trains in both directions. Northbound services include Twin Cities Mail Mason City Mail Twin Cities Limited and local freight on Sundays. Southbound offerings include St. Louis and Kansas City Mail Peoria Express and St. Louis and Peoria Limited with local freight on Sundays.
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Lravid
Hampton
Iowa
Twin Cities Mail
Mason City Mail
San
Twin Cities Limited
St. Louis
Kansas City Mail
Peoria Express
Sun
St. Louis & Peoria Limited
Vacation rail rates listed for summer 1905 travel
Central announces excursion fares from Al gona to St Paul Minneapolis 38.10 Duluth 12 10 Denver spring Colorado Springs and Pueblo 22.00 Salt Lake City Ogden 435.00 Tickets on sale after June 1 with October 31 limit. Denver trips for Epworth League convention 20.30 sale June 0 to July 4. extend to Aug 8 for 50 cents. G A R Encampment Denver fare 14.95 sale Aug 30 to Sep 4. extend to Oct 12 for 60 cents. Portland Lewis and Clark expo 40. Hot Springs Ark one fare plus 2 round trip. sale daily 30 days. Stopovers in California allowed. Portland not discounted. Details via agents A B Outts CP TSA 45-52.
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Pactin
Town Central
Algona
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Duluth
Denver
Colorado
Spriga
Pueblo
Salt
Epworth
Portland
Oregon
Dale
Wmit
California
Hot Springs
Ark
A.B
CP. & Tsa
Beautify Your Complexion With Rocky Mountain Tea
An advertisement promotes Rocky Mountain Tea as a cheap beautifier promising a smooth clear complexion rosy cheeks and lively eyes. The copy notes a price of 26 cents and lists He Miller as the vendor.
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He Miller
Land Agents Call For Summer Rail Deals
To land agents. Iowa Central Ry will sell round trip tickets at one fare plus two dollars to northern Minnesota and Dakota points all summer with return limit October. Low round trip tickets to St Paul and Minneapolis from July 1st. For details call agents or A B Curts GP&T A Minneapolis Apotla.
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Lowa
Kty
Minnesota
Dakota
St. Paul
Minneapolis
A.B. Curts
T. A. Minne
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Winevitch
Oyama
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mrs.Pinkham
Iowa Central
R. R
Itowa
Kansas City
Peoria
J.H. Morgan
Algona, Lowi
Californy
Via
Union Pacific
Southern Pacific
Missouri River
G. Lomax
Tkt
Union Pacific Railroad
Onmaha
Neb
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