Sulu Sultan Jamalul Kiram II Plans Global Tour
Sulu ruler Sul tan Jamalu Kiram II, who holds the title after sixteen years as sultan, begins a sweeping globe girdling trip to Europe and the United States. The diminutive ruler, regarded as picturesque and largely unfamiliar with Western civilization, will be the first Sulu sultan to visit territory west of Mecca. Previously, Jamalul Kiram II had urged Col. Hugh L. Scott to accompany him on the journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aja Muda Amirul Kiram
Sultanate of
Sulu
Jamalu Kiram II
Far East
George Ade
Samme
Europe
United States
Mec
Hugh L. Scott
War Department
United States Military Academy
West Point
Jamalul Kiram II
Roosevelt Daughter Presented to Sultan of Sulu in Pearl Exchange
In a ballroom at the Officers' club in Jolo Miss Roosevelt was presented to Sultan and to Datto Jokonain. Jokonain gave a pearl to Miss Roosevelt, shocking the sultan who then offered his own pearl ring as a courtesy. The scene fed a later untruthful rumor about the event.
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United States
Jolo
Datto Jokonain
Miss Roosevelt
Jokonain
Roosevelt
Sulu
Sultan of Sulu memoir details and gifts from American visitors
Colonel Scott recounts the sultan of Sulu as a small, loyal ruler with a regal uniform bought in Singapore. The piece covers the sultan’s islands, shift of power after American occupation, his limited civil authority at Maibun, and stories of visits to Manila. It notes freed slaves, a fondness for horseback riding, and a gift of an ivory walking cane.
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Scott
Manila
General Hospital
Philippine Commission
Colonel Scott
Maibun
Rockefeller heir arrives as grand uncle at Greenwich
John D Rockefeller becomes a grand uncle with the birth of Miss Gladys Rockefeller in Greenwich on July 4. Gladys is daughter of Percy A Rockefeller and granddaughter of William Rockefeller and James Stillman, joining three sisters and a brother as a new generation in the prominent family. Faith Rockefeller, born Memorial Day, is Gladys's younger sister.
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Greenwich
Conn
John D Rockefeller
Standard Oil
Gladys Rockefeller
Percy A. Rockefeller
William Rockefeller
James Stillman
Faith Rockefeller
Gladys
Federal Building Site Sought for Washington Iowa
Proposals are invited for sale or donation of a central 140 by 140 foot corner lot in Washington Iowa suitable for a Federal building. Bids open August 1, 1910 at 10 a m in the Office of the Supervising Architect Treasury Department Washington. Postmaster provides bid circulars with instructions. Franklin MacVeagh secretary.
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Washington, D. C
Supervising Architect
Treasury Department
United States
Washington
Iowa
Those Pies of Boyhood Health Ad
A vintage health tonic advertisement touts Electric Bitters to restore digestion and vitality lost with age. It claims improved appetite and body vigor by toning stomach liver kidneys and bowels, urging readers to buy at Lemmon's Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. KK. Lemmon
Lemmon
Death of Mrs. C. R. Shaw Reported
Mrs. Carl Roberts received a July 4 letter announcing the death of Mrs. C. R. Shaw, formerly of this city, in Colorado Springs from tuberculosis. The interment is planned for Davenport. the letter came from Mrs. J. Roberts with no further details.
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Carl Roberts
C. R. Shaw
Shaw
Colorado Springs
J. Roberts
Davenport
Family thanks for kindness after death of Henry E Berdo
The family of Henry E Berdo expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy shown during illness and after his death. Mary Rankin T. J. Berdo and Rev. A Brerdo note appreciation for support.
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Henry E. Berdo
Mary Rankin
T. J. Berdo
Indigestion relief claims for Miona tablets advertised
An advertisement touts Miona stomach tablets as instant relief for stomach distress and a cure for indigestion with regular use. It cites a testimonial from Hiram Shultz of Watseka Illinois dated July 27 1909 and promises a money back guarantee along with a two week treatment to purify and strengthen the stomach and bowels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram Shultz
Watseka, Ill
Lemmon’s
Booth’s
Bailey for Judge and Justices Endorsed by County Republicans
Washington County Republicans approve Marsh W. Bailey as district judge candidate and back Chief Justice Deemer and Justice Evans for re nomination to the Iowa Supreme Court. Delegates from Washington County are instructed to support Bailey’s nomination at the Sixth Judicial District convention in Oskaloosa on July 12, 1910.
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Republican County
Marsh W. Bailey
Deemer
Ana
Supreme Bench
Washington County
Sixth Judicial District
Charles K. Needham
Iowa
Oskaloosa
Justice Evans
Ton. Horace KE
William D. Evans
Supreme Court
Girl Burns to Death in Bonfire Rescue Attempt
In Van Cortlandt Park New York on a July day six year old Andelina Kindervatter daughter of Ardsley baker Charles Kindervatter ran into a bonfire to save her doll head. A neighbor Ike Lawrence lifting a burning branch caused the blaze to wrap around her clothing and she suffered severe burns from knee to shoulder. Doctors say there is no hope for recovery.
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van Cortland Park
N. Y
Ardsley
Martha
Friday
Andelina
Charles Kindervatter
Ike Lawrence
ZEMO Promises Home Cure For Eczema Relief
Meckhinney Drug Co promotes ZEMO a clean liquid remedy for external use. It claims to cure eczema and other skin disorders by drawing germs and poisons to the surface, is pleasant to use, suitable for infants, and offered with a booklet explaining home treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meckihinney Drug Co
Zemo
McElhinney
Bus Line Ordering Call Prompted by Rogers
Local transit note urges callers to dial phone number 589 and leave orders for delivery or pickup. Instructions emphasize prompt attention from operator Prank Rogers and request street address details for service.
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Crry
Rogers
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GAS & Electric
Royal Fence
With
Washington County Savings Bank
Sula
Sima
President Taft
Sultan of
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Luke E. Wright
America
Archipelago
Zamboalga
Jorneo
Celebes Sea
Jamatul Khan Iiv
Alice Roosevelt
Longworth
McKinley
Bin
Pamous
Beurople
Rockefeller
Office of the Secretary
Franklin Macveagh
Peath OF
WRS
BR. Shaw
Prp A. Brerdo
Hyome
M. W. Bailey
Convenstion
MW. W. Bailey
Col
J. Wilson
W. Brookhart
W. Ti. Butterfield
J. Ll. Brookhart
Schuyler W. Livingston
Wo AD White
Charles A. Deweys
Clifford Thorne
W. M. Keeley
Edmoudi D. Morrison
Carlton C. Wilson
Eardley Bell, Jr
J. FP. Frame
Doll's
Eezema
J. A. Harwood
W. A. Whiting & Son
Hammack
Western Hammock Co
North Side
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