White urges liberty in Russia amid autocratic threat
Former US ambassador to Russia Dr Andrew D White spoke at Cornell founder's day urging gradual freedom in Russia. He warned that autocracy may briefly reappear but a permanent republic is unlikely. he praised Count Witte as Russia's best hope and urged Americans to expose corruption and promote democracy worldwide.
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Cornell University
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New York Herald
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Mr. White
France
United States
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Odessa
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Caesar
General Monk
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Napoleon III
Willliam
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Moltke
Dr. White
American Republic
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Vegetable Leather From Japan Comes to United States
A native Japanese plant yields a pliant vegetable leather after processing. The inner bark becomes tough and translucent like calfskin, suitable for various uses once introduced to the United States.
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Japan
United States
Noted Edifice Doomed Veramendi Palace In San Antonio
A San Antonio dispatch reports the Veramendi palace built in 1717 by Spaniards will be torn down by the city. Once a governor residence and Santa Anna headquarters, it housed milestones of Texas history including Milam, Bowie, and Santa Anna. The city condemns the site for progress despite protests.
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Tex
St. Louis Republic
Veramendi Palace
Texas
Chihuahua
Santa Ana
Alamo
Mexico
San Jacinto
Bowie
Ben Milam
Milam
Soledad Street
Daughters of the Republic of Texas
Adina de Zavala
Clara Driscoll
Sante Anna
Alamos
Austin
Edwards
de Witt
Monument honors Peter Henlein, inventor of clock spring
The city of Nuremberg and the Society of German Clockmakers unveil a monument to Peter Henlein, celebrating his 400 year old invention of the clock spring that replaced weights and gave rise to modern watches.
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Nuremberg
Society of German Clockmakers
Peter Henlein
Henlein
China Sees Rising Demand for Bicycles in North and Central Regions
Bicycles command a ready sale in central and northern China as demand increases steadily, with buyers flocking to available stock. Local markets report growing interest and steady price levels across major cities.
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China
Twain Own Veracity Recounts Real Story of Cherry Tree
Mark Twain at Dickens Fellowship dinner recalls how the cherry tree tale centers on a seven year old son’s restraint from lying. He notes the humor of deception and the need for a fitting climax in Artemus Ward story as he jokes about Rockefeller and veracity.
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Mark Twain
Dickens
New York Press Club
Charles Dickens
New York Herald
George Cary Eggleston
Mr. Clemens
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Rockefeller
George
Artemus Ward
Ward
Washington
W. H. Merrill
Harper’s Weekly
Artemus
Grant
Twain
General U.S. Grant
Old Greeley
Greeley
Adam
Mark
Automobile brings needed alertness in modern life
The Schoolmaster argues the automobile forces vigilance in daily living. He contends the car makes it impossible for a stupid man to survive in America, urging readers to stay alert in today’s world.
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America
Hats Off to the Airship Prediction Proclaimed
The Schoolmaster proclaims the automobile a child's toy while praising the airship as the future device. The piece frames air travel as a bold modern alternative to cars in a playful yet forward looking tone.
A Peep Into the Future Balloon Seeks Ice Prices
Poet recounts a July midday scene on a bridge where a balloon drifts high. The aeronaut confesses he searched the sky for ice prices but could not reach them, implying the futility of chasing cold facts from above.
Value of Good Roads Proving a Paying Investment
A prominent motorist argues poor roads handicap states and good highways draw travelers and revenue. He cites Massachusetts as a model for road systems and notes that better roads boost tourism, spending, and local economies while rough surfaces waste funds over time.
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New York American and Journal
New England
Masachusetts
America
Convict Labor to Build Washington Highways
The state plans to use convict labor for highway construction in the upcoming season. The arrangement would have the state provide convicts and guards and cover transport costs to and from the penitentiary. The county funds boarding housing medical care and local transport and supplies superintendent tools and material. The county will keep an account of materials produced to settle costs with the state.
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Washington
State of Washington
Good Roads Magazine
Notice of Final Settlement and Assign May 24 to June 7
A formal notice announces a final settlement and assignment period running from May 24 to June 7. The document outlines parties involved and the obligation to complete the settlement within the specified dates.
Probate Notice hearing heirs of John Johnson in Washburn
In Bayfield County Wisconsin a special term of the county court will be held at the Washburn court house on July 17 1906 at 10 oclock a m to hear Emman Olsholm of Eveleth Minnesota petitioning for a judgment determining all heirs of John Johnson late of Washburn and the share due in the real estate of the deceased. Dated May 29 1906.
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Washburn
A. N. Anderson
Allen Akerley
Pratt
Wausau
Wisconsin
Congress
California
Oregon
Nevada
Washington Territory
Alta B. Lien
Bayfield
Gustav A. Lien
Nels Myhre
Alfred M. Warden
State OF Wisconsin
Bayfield County
Emman Olsholm
Eveleth
Minnesota
Washburn Land Co. v Thompson Lumber Co summons
State of Wisconsin Circuit Court Bayfield County summons directs Thompson Lumber Co to appear within twenty days after service to defend the action filed by Washburn Land Company. Plaintiff’s attorney A. W. McLeop of Washburn, Bayfield County, Wis.
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State OF Wisconsin
Bayfield County
Washburn Land Company
Thompson Lumber Co
A. W. McLeop
Answering Abernethy and a Witty Student Exchange
A notable anecdote about Dr. Abernethy recalls his sharp wit during a medical exam. When asked how he would treat a man with a broken leg, he faced a student’s clever retort about kicking him. The student replied he would mobilize the arm muscles to knock him down. The exchange was cited in Tit-Bits.
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Abernethy
Dr. Abernethy
Beautifying Roadside Adds Value and Appeal
The Pittsburg Press urges beautifying highway sides with flowers shrubs and trees. A tidy roadside refreshes the eye and reflects the character of the property owner, serving as a lasting advertisement and increasing land value along the route.
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Pittsburg
Pessimist Hums Through Mozart Balfe Encounter
A visitor greets a musical household with praise for each member’s talent then learns the head of the family is a pessimist. The tale centers on the contrast between aspiration and the somber view of the patriarch.
A Woman's Complexion and Liver Health Remedy
An advertisement argues against cosmetics and local treatments for complexion. It praises Green's August Flower to purify and enrich the blood by keeping the liver healthy, claiming cures for constipation biliousness nervousness and insomnia. A trial bottle costs 25 cents and a regular bottle 75 cents at Frost and Spies.
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Frost & Spies
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