Science Adding to Our Senses and the Expansion of Perception
The article argues that moral duty includes cultivating the senses and explores extending perception through science. It notes historical figures like Hertz and Fleming, the potential for an electrical sense, and the possibility of perceiving distant events, while acknowledging such advances remain largely in the realm of dreams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Myers
Hertz
N. Maskelyne
Royal Institution
London
Prof
Fleming
New York
Melbourne
Captains of Industry by Gen Harrison Gray Otis
Gen Harrison Gray Otis argues that every employer is a captain of industry. He credits leaders who create jobs, mobilize capital, and sustain production, describing their role in expanding wealth, infrastructure, trade, and national influence worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gen
Harrison Gray Otis
Captains of Industry and lawful restraint discussion
A summary argues that lawful, well intentioned captains of industry deserve protection and honor, while unlawful harassment harms progress and workers. It asserts that true leaders within legal bounds should be encouraged and respected as part of honest enterprise.
Lieut Gen Miles Retires From Active Army Service
Washington reports Lieut Gen Nelson A Miles retires at age 64 after a long career beginning in 1895. An official order notes his retirement by law and his homeward journey. Miles praises the fidelity and sacrifice of officers and soldiers who served in what he calls a pivotal era for the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Nelson A. Miles
Army
Congress
Miles
Secretary of War
H. C. Corbin
Tive
Army of the
United States
Destructive Hailstorm Rips Colorado and Wyoming
A severe hailstorm rolled over eastern Colorado and southern Wyoming Wednesday night. In the Greeley and Eaton region hailstones reportedly measure up to ten inches, causing extensive damage to farms, livestock, and structures. A man named Johnson near Greeley was badly bruised and rendered unconscious. A second, more severe storm followed Lafayette within minutes.
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Denver
Col
Rocky Mountains
Colorado
Wyoming
Greeley
Eaton
Johnson
Lafayette
New German Ambassador Presents Credentials at Sagamore Hill
Baron Speck von Sternburg, now ambassador, presented his credentials to President Roosevelt at Sagamore Hill. He was formally received in his rank after von Holleben’s retirement. The ceremony highlighted Sternburg’s reassignment as Germany’s chief diplomat in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oyster Bay
N. Y
Sagamore Hill
Roosevelt
Baron Speck von Sternburg
Germany
United States
von Holleben
Europe
Mock War in England Naval Maneuvers Begin
London Aug 6 war declared between the home fleet under Admiral Wilson and the Mediterranean fleet led by Admiral Domville. Twenty six battleships and forty three cruisers enter the annual maneuvers regarded as the most interesting yet devised by the admiralty to contest command of the sea between two maritime nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
London
Wilson
Domville
Admiralty
Dowie Becomes U S Citizen Amid Oath of Allegiance
Chicago August 6 John Alexander Dowie overseer of the Christian Catholic Church was made a United States citizen by Judge Gary of the superior court He renounced allegiance to Great Britain and Ireland and swore to support the U S Constitution. Salary noted as 875000. New York August 6 William E Corey president of United States Steel Corp named to succeed Charles M Schwab salary fixed at 75000 per year, 25000 less than Schwab received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
John Alexander Dowie
Christian Catholic Church
United States
Gary
Superior Court
Dowie
Great Britain and Ireland
New York
William E. Corey
United States Steel Corporation
Charles M. Schwab
Mr. Schwab
Senator Money Wins Democratic Senate Nomination in Mississippi
Returns through midnight show H. D. Money securing the Democratic nomination for the U S Senate in Mississippi while James K. Vardaman wins the gubernatorial nomination. The results reflect the state primary held Thursday with both leaders topping their contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Money
Jackson
Miss
H. D. Money
United States Senate
James K. Vardaman
Wallaces Brothers Circus Train Wreck Claims Dozens
A collision between Wallace Brothers Circus trains near Durand Michigan after a Grand Trunk switch failure killed 23 workers and injured many. A caboose crowd of sleeping employees suffered the worst loss as elephants and camels were among the wreckage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durand
Mich
Wallace Brothers’ Circus
Grand Trunk Railroad
Charlotte
Lapeer
Grand Trunk Road
Grand Trunk
Propst
Battle Creek
Caboose
Unitarian Congregational Summer Assembly At Potawatamie Point
Chicago reports a large expected turnout for a Congregational summer assembly at Potawatamie Point near New Buffalo Michigan from August 15 to September 1. The event seeks to be undenominational with open attendance and national collaboration. Bible teachers include H C King Oberlin College D D, E I Bosworth Oberlin, and Frank K Sanders Yale Theological Seminary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Congregational
Pottawattamie Point
New Buffalo
Mich
United Brethren
Methodist Protestant Churches
Assembly
H. C. King
D. D
Oberlin College
E. I. Bosworth
Oberlin Theological School
Frank K. Sanders
Yale Theological Seminary
Judge Declares English Proficiency Key to Naturalization
Albany Aug 6 Judge Clifford D Gregory of the county court refused 60 naturalization petitions and set a standard that applicants must speak English sufficiently to be understood He said he would require answers on age birthplace arrival and other citizenship questions and deny papers if unsatisfactory He added five years in the U S without English shows unfitness for citizenship and he will act accordingly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N. Y
Clifford D. Gregory
United States
Lynching of Murderer William Hamilton in Asotin County
In Asotin Washington a mob of over 1900 men forcibly removed William Hamilton from the county jail at 12 15 Wednesday morning and lynched the self confessed outrager and brutal murderer of little Mabel Richards despite sheriff’s efforts to guard him with 245 deputies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asotin
Wash
Sheriff Richards
Asotin County
William Hamilton
Mabel Richards
Two Blacks Killed and Wounded by White Mob in Lewisburg
In Lewisburg Tennessee on Monday night a mob of 15 to 30 white men killed preacher John Millikin and fatally shot his son-in-law John Hunter. No motive is given as Millikin and Hunter were described as men of good character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewisburg
Tenn
John Millikin
John Hunter
Millikin
Hunter
Explosive blast wipes Bluffton plant. workers killed
The Empire American Nitroglycerin plant near Bluffton Indiana exploded at 12 45 PM destroying the facility. Workers William Radabaugh William Steffy and William Howard were killed. Whitaker Wright released on bail in London after arrest in Finance corp case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluffton
Ind
William Howard
Award Radabaugh
William Steffy
Whitaker Wright
London
London and Globe Finance Corporation
Brixton
Wheat and corn lag as oats and rye hold fair yields
Washington August 11 The department of agriculture reports corn at 78.7 on August 1 down from July 1 and well below the ten year average. Spring wheat 77.1. oats 79.5. rye 87.2. Potatoes show strong yield with timothy hay at 92.2 and clover expected to be nearly full with high to medium quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Timothy Hay
Postmaster General Launches Bag Gage Mail Experiment
Washington August 11 Postmaster General Payne adopts a plan to employ baggagemen on trains lacking mail clerks to deliver open newspaper mail. Sworn in as postal workers, they will deliver papers at points along routes, saving time and reducing costs versus full time postal staff on all trains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Payne
Post Office Department
Shallenberger
Tunnel Horror in Paris Subterranean Metro Disaster
A catastrophic Metro electric railway accident under Paris left many dead or missing. By 3 a.m. 11 bodies were recovered as fires and smoke trapped passengers at Menilmontant and Les Couronnes stations, with several attempting to flee toward Belleville and suffocation reports mounting. Firemen faced dense smoke for hours before entering the tunnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belleville
Plunge to Death of Altoona Coal Dealer
Altoona Pennsylvania August 11 John Halton a prominent coal dealer and contractor was returning from a mountain drive when his horse slipped from the road near Wopsononock and fell over the mountainside killing Halton instantly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altoona
John Halton
Wopsononock
Halton
Attempted assassination of Premier Combes reported in Marseilles
Two shots were fired at Premier Combes during a yesterday's ride in Marseilles. He was not hit. The assailant and a companion were arrested. The man identified himself as Sanvaire Picolo and spoke with an Italian accent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marseilles
Premier Combes
Sanvaire Picolo
Miners Strike Hits Cripple Creek District
Cripple Creek Col Aug 11 A Western Federation of Miners committee toured the district calling out miners at ore shipping properties to United States Reduction and Refining Co mills for refusing to pay union wages. More than 3000 miners struck and most principal mines closed. All union miners may be called out in days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cripple Creek
Col
Western Federation of Miners
United States Reduction and Refining Co
Portland
C. K
el Paso
Strong
Gold Ning
Noted Quip at Farm Home Sparks Harsh Widow Remarks
A Washington Parish Democrat editorial mocks a man who blamed others for childhood mischief and claims grown men often defend wrong positions. The piece critiques shifting blame and preaches accountability in local discourse.
Remedies and quotes fill a combined notices page
Cures and health claims appear alongside quotes and transit notices. Advertisements tout Allen’s Foot Ease and WPise’s Cure, with testimonials from Indiana and New York. Train routes Chicago to California and the West are listed, followed by aphorisms and dye advertisements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Olmsted
le Roy
N.Y
Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Gains National Acclaim
Skeptics once doubted Lydia E Pinkham's remedies but years of use have built a vast female following and earned attention from scientists and physicians noting the merit of the Vegetable Compound and related medicines in improving women's health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
America
Wise
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Trinity Springs
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