1904 World Powers and Frontiers Tense Across Continents
A survey of 1904 notes shifting global power: Britain pursues Tibet and arbitration pacts while facing tariff pressures. czarist Russia endures uprisings and political deaths. France trims religious teaching and forges ties with Siam. Italy and Germany contend with social and colonial tensions. Africa and the Americas see uprisings, treaties, and new governance shaping the map.
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Ualtic
Maeland
Muelia
Prince Mirsky
de Miehve
Svietopolk Mirsky
Ang
Great Britain
Younghusband
Lassa
France
Germany
American
Portugal
Tiet
Gywangtse
Mr. Balfour
Chamberlain
Canada
Laurier
Karl Grey Wis
Lord Minto
Australia
Federation
Labor Party
Watson
Jewel
Conte
Vatican
Rome
Forem
Delcasse
Siam
England
Italy
Humbert
Piedmont
Southiwest Africa
Africa
Cape Colony
Jameson
Sprigg
Transvaal
Lord Milner
Belgium
Abyssinia
America
Somaliland
Morocco
Perdicaris
Varley
Raisuli
Work of Medical Men Heads Scientific Procession
The year 1404 saw major medical advances and disease prevention efforts led by renowned researchers worldwide. Key developments include copper sulfate’s water disinfection for cities, serum cures for tuberculosis, and nutrition and toxin studies influencing public health policy.
Church to Survive Must Become More Vital
Church leaders urge a renewed, more vital evangelism to unite denominations and advance social justice. The Episcopal Church presses unity and liberal ideas, while Presbyterians move toward federation, Union Theological Seminary drops the Westminster creed, and Congregationalists push higher criticism.
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Archbishop Davidson
Enghand
Episcopal Church
Boston
Potter
New York
Union Theological Seminary
Des Moines
Great Educational Event at St Louis World’s Fair
The Louisiana Purchase Exposition at St Louis drew over 18,000,000 visitors in a year hailed as the greatest popular university and kaleidoscope of human progress. David R Francis led the event as president and creative genius, hosting educators, scientists, engineers, artists, and leaders to share knowledge from history, art, science, industry, commerce and government. The shrine showcased the magnitude and complexity of racial life and the sum total of human knowledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
David R. Francis
Idle living risks mortgage on tomorrow, warns proverb
An old adage cautions that idling today burden’s tomorrow with a hard to lift mortgage. The saying frames self discipline as essential for future financial and personal stability.
Industrial Landmarks of 1904 and Transportation Shifts
The year 1904 yielded landmark transport feats headlined by New York's rapid transit subway completed October 27 under John B. McDonald, signaling imminent rail electrification. Also noted are the Schenectady electric train test on November 12, sea walls, terminal facilities, twin Great Northern steamers, and Cunard turbine progress alongside the first international daily newspaper via wireless.
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New York
John B. McDonald
Schenectady
N. Y
Hudson
Pennsylvania
Lackawanna
Erie
Sea Wall
Galveston
Wabash
Pittsburg
GSO
Dakota
Minnesota
Great Northern
White Star
Their Ashes To Be Mingled in Adrian
Dr. Clarence Willard Butler who died in Montclair New Jersey had his ashes sent to Adrian Michigan to be mingled with those of his wife per their pledge. Mrs Butler died last March and her ashes were sent to Adrian, her childhood home. Dr Butler later suffered from jaw cancer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adrian, Mich
Clarence Willard Butler
Montclair
N. J
Adrian
Colonel A A Hoodman Stricken with Plexy
Colonel A A Hoodman collapsed yesterday morning around 7 30 and has been unconscious since. He had been in prior health and was active in local duties.
Stroke Strikes Colonel A. A. Rodman at Home in City
Colonel A. A. Rodman suffered a stroke at about 7 50 this morning at his home in the city. He has been unconscious since and there is no hope for recovery. He rose yesterday to visit townspeople and with Gala Hise watched the old year out before returning home to rest. His brother George awakened to find him unable to speak and asking for a doctor noting paralysis. A physician was called but Mr Rodman remained unconscious with rising temperature at press time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Rodman
J. G. Hise
Gala
George
Mr. Rodman
Dr King’s New Life Pills Promote Health at J A Stewart’s
Greatly in demand medicine claims to cleanse blood and systems and cure stomach and liver troubles. Advertises Dr King’s New Life Pills available at J A Stewart’s drug store with a guarantee and price of 2ic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
J. A. Stewart’s
Dentist Wm M Terry Relocates to Washington Street
Wm M Terry moves his dental office from the south side of the square to 78 W Washington Street in the new Keck Keeley building. He is now prepared to attend to his patients in the new quarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Br. Wm. M. Terry
Washington St
Keck-Keeley
G A R Post to Install Officers Tomorrow Evening
Regular meeting of the G A R will be held tomorrow evening for the installation of officers. A R Dewey serves as Post Commander.
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A. R. Dewey
Local Notes From Crawfordsville and Nearby Towns
Mr and Mrs S 3 Cocklin spent Sunday with relatives in Crawfordsville. Blanche Adams of Ainsworth visits aunt Flossie Adams. Misses Blanche Nicola and Stella Wells return from Crawfordsville. Martha Brindley and Mary McCulley come back Saturday from Fairfield. I Schreckengast of Keota visits Rev Schreckengast and daughter Mrs Bailey. Belle Gray Rice and children return to Oskaloosa after a visit here. Chas Robertson at Ann Arbor arrives for visit with Rev J F Robertson.
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Blanche Nicola
Stella Wells
Crawfordsville
Martha Brindley
Mary McCulley
Fairfield
I. Schreckengast
Keota
Schreckengast
Bailey
Belle Gray Rice
Oskaloosa
Chas. Robertson
Ann Arbor
J. F. Robertson
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Restores Beauty After Skin Trouble
Harriet Howard of 29 West Thirty Fourth Street New York once suffered from salt rheum and eczema for years. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured it, touted as a quick healer for cuts burns and bruises. 25 cents at J H Stewarts drug store.
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Harriet Howard
W. 34Th St
New York
Bucklen
J. H. Stewart
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Ainsworth
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the Equitable, of
C. G. Wilson
Tama Bidg
Burlington, Iowa
Swanson
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Goodell
J. R. McWhorten
Unitia
Ialgia
Swanson Rheumatic Cure Co
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Dru Tee
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Lake Street
Teape
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G. A. Park
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
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Chicago, Milwaukee & St.Paul Railway
F. A. Miller
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