Taft Tour Ends With Speech At Conservation Congress
President Taft spoke to a large St. Paul audience at the Auditorium and then at the state fair grounds praising conservation work yet reserving full congress power on water power sites. He warned against class legislation and illegal boycotts while outlining administration policy and referencing Roosevelt. Senator Clapp Knute Nelson Governor Brady and others accompanied him as he left for Chicago.
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Knute Nelson
Minnesota
Guv Brady
Idaho
Madison
Kansas
Sutherland
Utah
Chicago
Beverly
Odd Wedding Gifts Across Years Stir Raucous Reactions
An English groom received a full set of false limbs teeth and glass eyes as a wedding gift with a note hoping they may prove useful after his hunting mishaps. Enmity from his government post and fears of an office seeker being behind the gifts surface. A rival writer got a scrap book of hostile clippings and an artist received drawing lessons. In the west an undertaker gave two coffins to a crusty groom and wife with a chilling note. An octogenarian in Ohio married a much younger wife and received a brass cage to restrain her.
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Ohio
Chicago Record-Herald
Ocean liner to switch from steam to oil powered engines
A transatlantic liner is being fitted with internal combustion oil motors replacing steam turbines. The 400 foot, 52 foot beam vessel will carry 26,000 horsepower with twin propellers and fuel stored in tanks replacing coal bunkers. Tests in European and American waters aim to prove oil as the fuel of the future.
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England
America
Friends of
Pirates of Hongkong and the river piracy tale
Aylward describes brutal piracy on China coast waters near Hongkong with junk milking raids on river steamers. Pirates seize cargo and crew at gunpoint with rifles through bolted doors as they drive ships toward the bank in the Sikiang region.
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Hongkong
Pear River
W. J. Aylward
Harper's Magazine
True to Yourself The Neighbors’ Judgment Fades
A reflective exhortation urges individuals to stay true to themselves rather than seek neighbor approval. It emphasizes inner confidence over social pressure and cautions against chasing others opinions. The piece frames authenticity as a source of personal peace and resilience.
Panama's Fine Theater and National Palace Exhibit Grandeur
The city of Panama hosts a striking pair of public buildings, the new government palace and the National theater, occupying a full city block. The theater seats 1,300, cost about 600000, and features iron and cement walls, corrugated iron roof, fireproof curtain, and eight windows on each side for light and ventilation. Built under Dr. Amador Guerrero, it opened in 1905 and has hosted continuous performances since.
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National Theater
The
Republic
Amador Guerrero
Russia Eyes Far Reaching Inland Waterway Plan
The Russian government explores a major inland waterway upgrade linking the Baltic to the Caspian and Black seas. Estimated cost 70.8 million dollars raised abroad, with annual maintenance 6.5 million. Additional 50 million could enable 100000 hp on Dwina and 150000 hp on Dnieper, yielding about 10 million dollars yearly from tolls.
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Caspian
Black Seas
Moscow
Russia
Dwina
Dnieper
Japan terminates trade treaties with European powers
Japan announces the dissolution of commercial treaties with European nations, effective one year from now. Notices have been sent to all treaty partners, excluding Britain, indicating the forthcoming termination of these agreements.
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Japan
Britain
Chile Shows Strong Taste for Condensed Milk
Chile consumes large amounts of condensed milk and imports about 250000 kilos annually. Only a small portion comes from the United States, with imports from the U S amounting to roughly 00 kilos.
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Chile
United States
Second annual Washington County home picnic draws seven hundred
The county home hosted its second annual picnic with over seven hundred attendees despite rain. Rev. W. C. Fisher gave brief remarks as visitors toured buildings under the guidance of Mr. Beatty and assistants. It was a gay day at the county home.
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Washington County
Beatty
Untitled Speech Fragments Mention Poor and Travel
Fragments recall remarks on conditions for the poor and overseas visits in summer. References to partisan views, public sentiment, and a closing nod to entertainment like the Lyman Twins. Notes include quoted lines and promotional asides.
County Home Farm Open Day Draws Large Crowd
About seven hundred people attended the grounds inspection and open day at the county home farm. Oliver Dunlap welcomed visitors and praised the improvements under Manager Beatty. Rev. U S Smith and S W Neal shared remarks and stories as the Washington band provided music.
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Washington Band
Beatty
Oliver Dunlap
Peatty
Commercial Club Members Session Notice
The regular monthly meeting of the stockholders is held this evening at 8 o'clock. The board of directors meets at 7 20. Members are urged to be present.
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