Alcohol fueled engines eyed as new field for small power units
Government experiments by Columbia professor Locke and others explore alcohol as a fuel for small engines. They foresee a niche use in isolated or high transportation cost regions, with tax changes and technical trials shaping adoption. research covers consumption, power, handling, and sources like grain, sugar cane, and wood alcohol.
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Internal Revenue Official
New York Tribune
Congress
France
Germany
United States
Charles K. Locke
Columbia University
Bureau of Forestry
Katydids as Novel Newport Pet Craze
A quirky wild tale notes Poms and Anoras hiding their heads as a new pet trend emerges with katydids sent to pasteboard houses. The New York Press says country specimens are sold as souvenirs and questions how long they will survive away from autumn vegetation.
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Newport
New York
Window glass as wound covering proposed by British surgeon
A British surgeon recommends window glass as an innovative wound covering. The glass is smeared with arborated oil and packed around the wound with absorbent cotton to protect against infection and irritation. It can be removed easily for cleaning.
Masonry Strength Through Defined Principles Across Jurisdictions
A Masonic leader argues that true strength comes from unfaltering adherence to principles. He warns imperfect membership weakens influence and urges lodges to actively influence their communities. Updates note Florida commanderies total 726 members, 620.50 receipts, 456.02 expenses. Utah lodges total 1,270 members. New York's Frederik lodge named for King Frederik VIII. Masonic home fund grows with site search. Billings Montana to gain a new Masonite temple near 100000 cost.
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Masonic Lodge
Frank BE. Bullard
BP. G
Nebraska
Florida
Utah
New York City
Frederik
Frederik VIII
Denmark
Miller
Grand Lodge of Washington
Masonic Home
Billings
Mont
Knights of Pythias membership by state and reports
The article lists long standing leaders in Knights of Pythias numbers by state. It notes Illinois and Indiana fought for second place in 1904 and 1905 with totals around 56 thousand, plus North Carolina, South Dakota, and Minnesota domain figures including a 9 000 member Minnesota domain and a 2 850 total for South Dakota lodges. Edward Dunne is cited as a veteran attendee at North Carolina supreme lodge sessions.
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Ohio
Illinois
Indiana
Knights of
Illinois Knights
Pythian Lodge
Grand
North Carolina
Edward Dunne
Washington
Supreme Lodge
Order
Grand Lodge of
South Dakota
Minnesota
Odd Fellows Plan New Orphans Home in Carmen Oklahoma
The Oklahoma Odd Fellows announce a hoped for 25 000 building and 9 000 land gift near Carmen including 160 acres and 2 000 cash. A separate Liberty Missouri project funds a 35 000 building. The order emphasizes preserving members and splits offices to avoid dual roles.
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Odd Fellows of Oklahoma
Carmen
Odd Fellows
Liberty
Grand Lodge
Grand Lodge of Ontarto
Grand Master
Oklahoma
Order
Lodge
United Workmen Lodge Meetings Emphasize Harmony
The Oregon Reporter notes the Degree of Honor grows in many jurisdictions and urges voluntary social membership after relinquishing a certificate. The Ohio Workman praises a level-plan premium, and Michigan reports over 8 million dollars paid to beneficiaries of deceased members.
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Oregon
Ohio
Michigan
Markets Snapshot From Chicago Board of Trade and East Buffalo
The report lists Chicago Board of Trade quotes for Wheat Corn Soybeans and related futures with cash sales by grade and storage. It also covers live stock hogs cattle calves and lambs at Chicago and East Buffalo with receipts and price ranges for prime and choice lots.
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Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
S&s
East Buffalo
N. Y
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
Best
Peace conference praised by US delegate in London
Richard Bartheldt of St Louis, head of the US peace delegation, praised the London conference results. He said the two main American proposals from Brussels were ratified, including a Hague court plan for a formal treaty and an international congress for ongoing talks. He noted agreement with William Jennings Bryan's Article 2 on mediation and investigation when disputes arise.
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New York
Ttichard Bartholdt
St. Louis
United States
London
Ele
Brussels
Hague Tribunal
Hague
Europe
William Jennings Bryan
Navy dispatch on Boston after Peabody reef grounding
Commander Coffman reports the cruiser Boston, at Belingham Harbor Washington, damaged by grounding on Peabody reef. Water is under control and the ship is expected to be free of water by about 5 p m today.
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Washington
Navy Department
Coffman
Boston
Belingham Harbor
Wash
Peabody Reef
Quarantine Ordered After Texas Fever Found Near Trenton
Dr. Samuel Sheldon state veterinarian detects Texas fever in a herd of milking cows near Trenton Missouri. Three cows died from the disease believed brought by a drove of western horses. The discovery leads to quarantine in the area.
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Trenton
Samuel Sheldon
Weather Forecast For Illinois Indiana And Surrounding States
Official forecast shows fair conditions across Illinois and Indiana through tonight. Lower Michigan expected to be fair with variable winds. Wisconsin and Iowa also forecast fair weather.
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Illinois
Indiana
Michigan
Wisconsin
Lowa
Birth of a volcanic island near estendon islands observed
Lieutenant Hepburn of the Albatross claims he witnessed a volcanic island rising from the sea during the April earthquake near the estendon islands. Crew debated the sight, while the island sizzled. The Perry later landed and named the new land Perry Island.
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Fon Weonesses
Hepburn, CO
Albatross
Estendon Islands
Hepburn
Willlne
Perry
Pery Island
Royal Building Plans in Frisco by Royal Insurance
Royal Insurance of Liverpool buys a 24 by 87 foot lot on Sansome Street in San Francisco to erect a modern office building for Royal and Queen Insurance. The frontage price is £2,500 per front foot, signaling current value levels. Losses from the recent naval and Queen conflagration exceed $6,500,000.
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San Francisco
Royal Insurance Companys
Liverpool
Sansome Street
Vine and
Sansome Streets
The
Royal
Queen Insurance Company
Naval
Queen
Memorial Service for Lady Campbell Bannerman Attended by Diplomatic Corps
Ambassador Reid and Mrs Reid Secretary Carter and a full diplomatic corps attended a memorial service at St Margaret's Westminster for the late Lady Campbell Bannerman wife of the premier. The funeral proceeded at Belmont castle Melgis near Perth with most cabinet ministers and representatives of the king and queen present at the graveside.
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London
Reid Amd
Reid
Carter
United States
Endaesy
Diplomatic Corps
Lnte
Daddy Campbell Bannerman
St. Margaret’s Ehurch
Westminster
Belmont Castle
Melgis
Perth
Scotland
Aeronaut Injured After Fall at Maine State Fair
Carl Smith of Crookton Massachusetts, a professional aeronaut, fell 125 feet while freeing a loon at the Maine state fair. He sustained injuries likely resulting in death.
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Kewlston
Carl Smith
Crookton
Mass
BE Nelson to visit Keota then Wellman for business
Be Nelson traveled to Keota this morning and plans a week or two in Wellman on business matters.
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BE. W. Nelson
Keota
Wellman
Jones Family Heads to Ottumwa to Visit Kin
Mr and Mrs W W Jones and children of Kalona travel to Ottumwa this morning to visit relatives for a few days.
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W. W. Jones
Kalona
Ottumwa
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Hyannis, Neb
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