Mystery Tibet and Atlantic Cable Details
A garbled mix of notes covers Tibet’s vast high plateau and peaks, with places like Lansa Shigatee Guangtzo mentioned. It then shifts to advertisements for Quinine products and a home-use slogan. The text ends with a discussion of Atlantic cable diameters and water depth considerations for repairability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lotty Ther
Tibet
Mont-Blanc
Loftiets
Pite’s Peak
Lansa
Shigatee
Guangtzo
Papering Limp Walls and Damp Prevention Advice
The Architects and Builders' Journal notes many damp preventers on the market are unsuitable due to blocking wall ventilation. It suggests an inexpensive method using corrugated cardboard coated with asphalt, tacked to the wall, then covered with burlap and wallpaper, with careful gaps at the floor and removal of the skirting board during application. It emphasizes preserving ventilation and avoiding costly products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Architects and Builders’ Journal
Honor for Jefferson Waal and town namesake joke
Mrs Bragley of Jefferson City quips that the man who wrote the Declaration of Independence deserves the honor. The joke shifts to honoring a namesake from their town, noting he was named Jefferson. Philadelphia Press records the playful remark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson
Waal
Silencing Boaater Uncle Zeke Returns from the City
A vivid reminiscence recalls cheap rides and fare nostalgia as Uncle Zeke boasts about riding twenty toiles on a street car for a nickel and claims past trips to the town’s tallest building were free, contrasting present costs with old-time ease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zeke
Jed
Congress Attacks Roosevelt Over Secret Service Clash
The clash between President Roosevelt and Congress deepens as the House forms a four member committee to rebuke the President for his recent message. Representative Perkins of New York introduced the rebuke with a preamble quoting parts of the message and noting expressions deemed unfortunate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Congress
Andres Johnson
House
Senate
Representative Perkins
New York
Perkins
Catholic Clergy, Dissent, and Doctrines Across United States
The news items report on Catholic and Protestant leaders, including a large Pas sionist presence in the U S and a Fairfax Minn conference condemning anti temperance sentiment toward Germans. Notable notes touch Canon Moynihan’s death at 100, Senator Chandler’s revival of body and soul reincarnation ideas, and religious festivities in Charles City. The piece also cites Protestant and Catholic population estimates and a Minneapolia saloon war tied to brewing interests.
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Fairfax, Minn
Jeremiah C. Moynihan
Chicago
William EB. Chandler
New Hampshire
Minneapolia
Brewing
Empgnnes
Udine
At In
Rae Congregational Church
Charles’ Ity
Gptiones
Ity
Fiftieth Ayni
Ip, Dinema Elem
Dutch seize Venezuelan vessel as prize at Willemstad
The Dutch battleship Jacob van Heemskerk arrived at Willemstad towing the Venezuelan ship 23 de Mayo as a prize. The Dutch hoisted their flag atop the captured ship while Venezuelan colors flew beneath. Capture occurred near Conan in the Gulf of Caraco. The Venezuelan crew were sent ashore by small boats. 28 de Mayo is a coast guard vessel of the Venezuelan navy, but small in size.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Valley
Willemstad
D. W
Netherlands
Conan
Gulf of Carasco
Jacob van Heemskerk
Message on Browns ville raid sent to Senate
President Roosevelt transmitted to the Senate the War Department investigation report on the August 13 1906 Browns ville Texas shooting by colored troops. It confirms black soldiers' involvement and names leaders, notes all companies involved were dishonorably discharged, and urges restoring nonparticipants who will testify to help fix responsibility. Included are documents detailing murders of white residents.
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Roosevelt
Senate
War Department
Brownsville
Texas
Night Riders on Trial for Murder in Union City
Night Riders from Reelfoot Lake go on trial in Union City Tennessee for the murder of Capt Quinton Rankin a leading Trenton attorney. Judge Joseph B Jones presides as Attorney General Caldwell prosecutes. Defendants include Garrett Johnson Sam Applewhite Roy Stansom Bud Morris Fred Pinken Arthur Clear Mid Burton and Bob Huffman.
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Night Riders
Reelfoot Lake
Union City
Tenn
Quinton Rankin
Trenton
Joseph B. Jones
J. 8. Caldwell
Rice A. Pierce
Garrett Johnson
Sam Applewhite
Roy Stansom
Bud Morris
Fred Pinken
Arthur Clear
Mid Burton
Bob Huffman
Regents Fix 65 Age Limit for Minnesota Professors
Regents of the University of Minnesota adopt a rule that faculty contracts end when teachers reach 65. Beginning next year all current faculty aged 65 or older must sever ties with the university at the end of the present college year. The move has unsettled several prominent professors.
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Regents
University of Minnesota
Board of Regents
Regenta
Franks Cost U. S. 42 Million Post Report
The annual Post Office Department report shows the fiscal year ending June 30, 2008, carried free transmission costs of 42,544,047 dollars for departmental penalties and congressional franked matter. Included are 57,000,000 dollars for uncompensated handling and transport of second class matter for publishers of newspapers and periodicals.
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Postofice Department
Postoffice Department
Postal’ Service
Fragmented historical column pokes at era themes and figures
A garbled historical column mocks commerce and politics as it rattles through references to emperors banks, the Panama canal, naval figures, and social trends. It hints at fraud, legal actions, and public discourse without clear narrative or single event.
Wink at the Subordinates for Success Says Historic Leaders
A condensed lesson on managing people through gentle ribbing and focus on outcomes. Witty quotes attributed to Lord Teacons field Napoleon Nelson and General Gordon illustrate avoiding overreaction to minor faults to safeguard teamwork and mission results.
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Lord Teaconsfield
Napoleon
Nelson
Gordon
Hall's Catarrh Cure Declaration Notice
Frank J. Cheney authorizes a reward of one hundred dollars for any CATARTH not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Sworn December 6, 1886 before W. Gleason, Notary Public. Cheney & Co. of Toledo promote internal medicine claiming blood and mucous surface action. Sold by all druggists. Family Pills also recommended.
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Cery
Toleo
Lucas Countt
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Hall
Frank J. Chaney
W. Gleason
Notart Poesute
Cheney & CO
Tragic Thespian Burn on Mantell Skins Line
Chicago Tribune quotes witty banter about stage tragedy with taunting lines from a Charming Sonbrette and a boastful remark about having Bob Mantell skinned. Harsh quip underlines rivalries in theater circles.
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Bob Mantell
Sonbrette
Cara
Chicago Tribune
Piles Cured in 14 Days With Hazard Ointment
An ad promises cure for itching bleeding and protruding piles in 6 to 14 days or money refunded. The text also notes wine consumption averages three pints per year per person in Great Britain and a 4 percent decline over six years.
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Great Britain
Eczema Overcame By Cuticura For Mr. Clyde
A man nearly covered with eczema found relief after a year of treatment failed. Doctors offered no help until Cuticura Soap, Ointment, and Resolvent were used. Within six weeks, his skin healed and he slept through the night. Mrs. Algy Cockburn of Shiloh, Q. reports the recovery and cites a leading doctor’s endorsement.
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Clyde
Algy Cockburn
Shiloh
Holiday excess warns of overindulgence remedy
A column urges preparation for holiday excess with Cascarets Candy Cathartic. It promotes a tablet after meals to prevent sickness and a tablet at night to ensure morning clarity, claiming it cures sour stomach headache colic winds and other ill effects of holiday eating.
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GROVE
Philadelphia Inquirer
Mia
Winslow
N. W. Hide & Fur Co
Minneapolis
Mina
Peatis
Trey
the Opera
Cay
Cockel
Rankin
DBOP
Jealouns
James M. Pigg
Deep Water
Pigg
Earl of Grauard
Miga Beatrice Mill
Ogden Mills
Bernard Arthur Forbes
Earl of
Iowa
Paton
Alset
Franks
U. S
Stockefeller
Toa
Panama
Japan
China
Hipwelf
Jana
Aurani
Eczema
Western Canada
Cadkda
Canada
D. Scott
Sapariptet
Itawa
Watertown
Dakota
Carters
Qowvina
Sear Fein
Signa
Malay States
Selangor
GNU LD
Hunters '& Trappers
Levanta
Stal
Dante Hs
Tra End
Bterling Remedy Company
Beala
Dean
Sasi Weld
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