Washington Letter covers Senate elections and dignitaries
Special correspondence details two thirds of the Senate up for reelection and possible new figures from Illinois Nebraska Minnesota and Utah. It also notes famine relief praise from India, Yorktown site interest, Secretary Long’s punctual clock, and a presidential invitation to California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Senate
United States
Senate
Colorado
Delaware
Montana
North Carolina
Louisiana
Mississippi
Ilinois
Nebraska
Minnesota
Utah
Pennsylvania
Bombay
State Department
Lord Curzon
India
Yorktown
Virginia
House Committee On Military Affairs
Lord Cornwallis
Virginia House of Delegates
Moore Mansion
Washington
Lafayette
Rochambeau
Chesapeake Bay
York River
Safety Spyglass Reduces Risk for Military Observers
The Scientific American notes that military observers can now use a more powerful instrument than the ordinary telescope or spyglass. It argues that high power rifles and long-range fire have increased danger for commanding officers, driving the shift away from traditional spyglasses and toward safer observation aids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scientife
South Africa
Rail travel bargains span many cities this season
Advertises low fare trips from Washington on the first class route with dates across May to August. Lists Columbus Centerville Lincoln St Paul Des Moines Dubuque Detroit Milwaukee Chicago Louisville and other points with single and round trip rates including sleeper service and occasional plus amounts. Emphasizes selling space and that it pays to visit for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lincoln
Neb
St. Paul
Des Moines
Dubuque
Chicago
Louisville
Pullman
Pac
Northwest
Earth measurements and human anatomy noted in public survey
The article reports that the human skeleton comprises 206 bones and 522 voluntary muscles drive daily movement. It also states calculated Earth dimensions: equatorial diameter 7 026 miles and polar height 7 899 miles. It notes 1600 injuries among spectators in London during volunteer return from South Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Equator
London Institutions Plan Glasgow Exhibition Engineering Congress
Arrangements are under way among scientific and mechanical bodies in London to sponsor an engineering congress at the Glasgow exhibition next summer. The event aims to bring together leading engineers and scholars for demonstrations and discussions on advancing the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawaiian Planters’ Association
Scientific American
The
Home Oil Company of
Beaumont
Texas
Jefferson
Hardin Counties
Lucas Geyser
Jefferson County
Beatty Gusher
Big Hill
Pine Island
Sour Lake
Saratoga
Hardin County
Starr County
Corsicana
Engineering & Mining Journal
Journal
W. B. Phillips
American Well Works
Aurora
Ill
Home Oil Company
Davidson
C. Mellinwood
London
Glasgow
Miles of Glands
A fact-filled note states the human body contains about 2.4 million sweat glands each roughly one fifteenth of an inch long, adding up to a total length of about two and a half miles.
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E. C. Carris & Co
East Side
Earth
Uneeda Biscuit
Uneeda Jinjer Wayfer
Kennedy
Graham
Baird & Johnson
J. A. Cunningham’s Sons
Changers
Senate + American Charity
Long
Navy Department
Ile
White House
Gleaves
California
Ohio Society of California
Ohio Safety
Ohio
Pacific Coast
Rixey
House Committee On Post Offices
Carl Seniorirenn
Becker
New England
Lemmon & Lewis
OUR
Columbus
Centerville
Detroit
Mich
Milwaukee
F. E Stewaart
Great Rock Island
Aan
Munn Ao
Kay
Mystic
Harry McCall
Windsor Grocery
HAL. W. Greer
Greer & Greer, Attorneys
WM. Wiess
Reliance Lumber Co
W. 8. Davidson
First National Bank of
C. M. Ellinwood
R. A. Greer
Thomas Langham
A. Fletcher
Texas Tram & Lumber Co
L. P. Ogden
First National Bank
John N. Gilbert
Beaumont Lumber Co
W. B. Dunlap
P. M. Wiess
Beaumont, Texas
Engineering Congress
Chicago News
Alcove
Aaron Hise
Pennsylvania House
M. Kreck
Journal Office
Burnham
Fay
Oscar Solbrig
International Correspondence Schools
Scranton
Emery Jeck
Marton Street
Iowa
Fed McKeone
East Main St
Grace Hotel
Jackson Boulevard
Clark Street
Oo. RK
P. Br.r
Des Moines Valley Division
D. M. Val
Stock Express
Knoxville
Des M
Rock Island
Burlington
Peoria
Indianapolis
Ind
Cincinnati
Oo KR
Cedar Rapids House
Columbus Junction
Nathy Errant
Foundar
Iewa
Brighton
ANP
Mason City Mail
Sun
Peoria Plype
Peoria Mail
Marshalltown
O& N W
Omaha
Denver
Sou I Tt
Joe Oa
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