China's Throne Teeters as Republic May Rise
A sweeping Chinese uprising, led by Sun Yat Sen, challenges the Manchu dynasty and aims to establish a republic with universal suffrage, a free press, and abolition of foot binding and opium. The movement spreads from Wuchang to Hankow and across central China, drawing global interest and civic reform.
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Ex-Newsboy ONeill Arrested In Wallace Bank Failure
Bernard F. ONeill once a Washington governor hopeful and Wallace bank director was arrested in Vancouver charged with liability in the bank collapse. Once a New York newsboy, he built a fortune before losing it in Wallace and Lane Lumber.
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Bernard F. O'Neill
New York
Carnegie Trust Company
State Bank of Commerce
Wallace
Ida
Vancouver
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O'Neill
Spokane
Lane Lumber Company
Heirs Press $180 Million Dutch Estate Claim
Descendants in the United States seek to present a claim to the Netherlands government for a $180 million estate left by Dutch general Paul Wertz who died in 1742 in Amsterdam. Estelle Ryan Snyder of Chicago outlines a plan to fund eleven lawyers to pursue the case, noting most heirs are from Pennsylvania where Jacob Wertz settled.
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Paul Wertz
Amsterdam
United States
Netherlands
Estelle Ryan Snyder
Chicago
Pennsylvania
Jacob Wertz
State health train to tour Iowa for public welfare
National sanitarians, food experts and animal specialists plan a monster health train to traverse Iowa. A dairy, a public health, and an animal husbandry car would carry lectures by Dr. Harvey W. Wiley, A D Malvin, and Dr. Evans. The plan hinges on public subscription funding and board approval.
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Washington
Iowa
State Board of Health
Dairy Department
Harvey W. Wiley
National Pure Food Department
Veterinary Department
A. D. Malvin
National Bureau of Animal Husbandry
Dr. Evans
Chicago
Kermit Roosevelt Shuns Harvard Yard Tradition
Kermit Roosevelt, senior at Harvard, declines the customary Harvard Yard final year. He and roommate Henry Holt of New York City live in Claverly Hall on the Gold Coast, choosing nontraditional housing away from the yard.
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Kermit Roosevelt
Harvard
Harvard Yard
Claverly Ball
Gold Coast
Henry Holt
New York City
Dr. Eliot to Tour World
President Emeritus Charles W. Eliot of Harvard plans a world tour departing November 7 for Cherbourg France. The trip will visit India Japan and China and last about eight months.
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India
Japan
China
Akron trio held on interstate contraband charges
Akron Ohio October 26 three rubber workers were arrested after a campaign by Anthony Comstock alleging they violated interstate commerce laws by handling contraband goods.
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Akron
Anthony Comstock
Seven-year-old Samuel Shelly found dead after school fight
York Pa Oct 26 Samuel Shelly seven year old son of Samuel Shelly was found dead in bed following a fight with another boy at school in which he was injured Authorities are investigating the incident.
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York
Samuel Shelly
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Cure and Reward
Readers learn Hall's Catarrh Cure claims a universal cure for catarrh a constitutional disease. It asserts internal intake heals blood and mucous surfaces destroying the disease and building up the patient. Proponents offer a one hundred dollar reward for any failure to cure and urge purchases from F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio with testimonials available.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Large Apple Show at Cedar Rapids
The Southeastern Iowa Horticultural Society announces its annual show in Cedar Rapids from November 21 to 23 featuring Iowa grown apples. Attendees expect fruit growers from eastern Iowa. C E Devel of Washington is president, A J Baumhoefner of Cedar Rapids vice president, W T Richey of Albia secretary, F O Harrington of Williamsburg treasurer, Jeannette McElhinney of Washington stenographer, Hugh Williams of Cedar Rapids exhibits superintendent, with directors Roland Sherbourne Lone Tree William Langham Cedar Rapids Abner Branson Oskaloosa Wendell P Williams Denmark and John L Wilson Centerville.
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Cedar Rapids
Southeastern Iowa Horticultural Society
Iowa
C. E. Devel
Washington
A. J. Baumhoefner
W. T. Richey
Albia
F. O. Harrington
Williamsburg
Jeannette McElhinney
Hugh Williams
Roland Sherbourne
Lone Tree
William Langham
Abner Branson
Oskaloosa
Wendell P. Williams
Denmark
John L Wilson
Centerville
Rugs from old car pets advertisement by Fairfield Rug Works
Bright new rugs made of old carpet pieces in all sizes and colors. I save you money on rugs with guaranteed work. We pay freight and drayage. Also buy old woolen ingrain carpet. Write or phone 325 Black. Agent for Fairfield Rug Works.
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Black
Fairfield Rug Works
Cole
Act
Gray Hair Remedies and Aging in a Patent Cure
An old fashioned ad promotes Wreth’s Sage and Hair Remedy to banish gray hair and promote hair growth. It claims rapid results in days, cures dandruff, soothes scalp itching, and offers the preparation for fifty cents a bottle via McElhinney Drug Co.
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Wreth
London Puts Faith in Cats
The port of London authority estimates four thousand units of cats milk for the year to control rats in the Thames area. London still relies on its feline workforce to keep the docks and ships free of vermin.
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London
Thames
Port of London Authority
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