October in History and Astronomy Highlights
A historical timeline notes James Lawrence born 1781 and died of wounds in 1813 aboard the Chesapeake, plus 1898 para平 Paris peace talks. October astronomy details planets, constellations, Orion meteors, and star visibility with Sun and Moon times, plus a Waterbury versus New Britain census note and early election issues contrasts between Bryan and Republican platforms.
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James Lawrence
Chesapeake
Paris
Sir William Vernon Harcourt
Gladstone
House of Commons
Mercury
Cygnus
Pegasus
Delphinus
Ursa Minor
Ursa Major
Cepheus
Auriga
Pisces
Cassiopeia
Perseus
Taurus
Ari
Venus
Mars
Jupiter
Saturn
Neptune
Constellation
Virgo
Orion
Emperor Tang-Shao-Yi to deliver letter to United States
Reports from China describe the Tang-Shao-Yi emperor traveling with a grand suite to Washington bearing a formal apology and a letter from the Son of Heaven. Observers note the gift of chinaware and tributes, questioning lingering myths of an Anglo-Chinese alliance and whether Chinese officials grasp the American view of indemnity and Boxer damages.
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China
Celestial Kingdom
United States
Washington
Passing Inquiries and Local Politics Across Connecticut
A collage of brief items from Connecticut papers notes shifts in political talk, a 58 year old gubernatorial candidate, Hamden’s chestnut boast, Roosevelt era federal policy comments, opinions on a six-state merger, wireless station proposals for the Washington Monument, and a rope lynching anecdote. It also covers Middletown license discussions and Waterbury versus New Britain public works spending comparisons.
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Texas
Connecticut
Norwich Bulletin
Robertson
Hamden Selectman
New Haven Palladium
Springfield
Massachusetts
New England
Bay State
Ansonia Sentinel
Washington Monument
Roosevelt
Bridgeport Standard
Boston
New Haven
Middletown
Middletown Preas
Waterbury
Water Department
New Britain
Forest Fires Cost $1,000,000 Daily Says McGee
A conservative estimate by Dr. W. J. McGee, erosion expert, places nationwide fire losses at $1,000,000 per day during the summer, with national forests protected by a 1,951-ranger force at an annual cost of about $20,000. The article urges better patrols, brush disposal, and firebreaks to prevent spread and protect timber, soil, and waterways.
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W. J. McGee
United States Department of Agriculture
Sam
National Forest
California
Forest Service
United States
Pleasant For the Lender
In a brief exchange the speaker Dudley tallies debts totaling 452 dollars and then realizes 301 more is owed. He asks for a loan of 682 dollars to escape his debt, prompting Markley to question the purpose of the loan.
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Dudley
Markley
Philadelphia Press
Foresters Prepare Hartford Bridge Celebration Float Parade
The Foresters plan active involvement in Hartford bridge celebration on October 6 and 7. About 2 000 Hartford Foresters will lead with a large turnout from 56 courts statewide, eight of nine Hartford courts marching as one body and Garibel di joining Italian societies. A thirty piece band and a special uniform are planned for the division.
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Hartford
Garibeldi
Une
Frank A. Ha- Barty
Tneget
Fels-Naptha Soap Promises Easy Cold Water Washing
A vintage ad extols Fels-Naptha soap for washing in cold water on hot days. It claims no washboilers or heat, avoids odors, and eases grease or stains on floors and windows. Directions are on the wrapper.
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Anty
Pelaseptha
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