Japanese Sailors in Mikado Warships Feature and Customs
Archibald G. Hurd describes Japanese sailors aboard the Mikado’s warships as stoic and calm in danger and pleasure alike, fond of fencing and dramatic onboard entertainments, with deck scenes vivid in chrysanthemums blossoms and paper flowers. A Chinese student from San Francisco, aiming to study at Baltimore City College and become a U S ambassador to China.
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Archibald G. ‘Hurd
Japan
Chinsee
Hom Lat
Baltimore City College
Let
San Francisco
Canton
China
Seven Natives Equal One White Law Proposed in Dutch Indies
A Dutch policy in East Indian possessions grants one white man’s testimony as equal to seven natives. The German Colonial Union urges Germany and its dependencies to adopt a similar standard.
Enforced Intoxication case verdict and nautical notes
A court case in Liverpool awarded a verdict of OS. A liquor dealer accused of enforcing intoxication describes a man forced to drink whisky through a tube, developing into a drunkard after years in the trade. The text also mentions a rapid naval shooting anecdote and a vessel moving at eight knots.
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Qailarmen Agai Cst
Liverpool
OS. A.and
Coats
Goa Pointer Trainor
Indiana
Remembering a concise business letter in court jest
A judge notes a woman’s letter praised for brevity but reveals the original postscript omits details. He admits the mistake and advises a shorter postscript, highlighting the value of concise writing in professional correspondence.
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Haythy
Philanthropist Tuttle's Will Discloses Large Legacy
The late Bronson B. Tuttle of Nantucket Connecticut left an estimated fortune of 3,000,000 dollars. He bequeathed 10,000 dollars to the American Missionary Society and 10,000 dollars to Waterbury Hospital. He also left 5,006.40 dollars to the Congregational church in March with income to support worthy poor residents.
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Philanthropiat
Bronson B. Tuttle
Nannatpek
Conn
American Missionary Society
Waterbury (Conn
Congregational Church
Magele Housewife Discusses Waste and Frugal Cooking
A housewife tells Magele that though she is expensive to feed there is little waste. She explains scraps are saved and sent to her poor mother in the next ward where there is enough to feed a family.
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Magele
Pandglass in vogue adorns tables and cabinets
The piece notes pandglasses returning to fashion as picturesque dining-table equipment. Old world Umekeepers appear comfortable with antique furnishings now popular. Three-minute pandglasses accompany bronze candeliers for breakfast-table use and are used by many housewives at table amid risks of over or underdoing.
Indian Songs and Aboriginal Melodies Linked to Rituals
A student of indigenous music, Mr Farwell, notes that Indians have countless songs forming a defined melodic system. The melodies are closely tied to legends, myths, ceremonies, and religious rituals, reflecting premier poetic and dramatic beauty.
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Farwell
Destruction of Wealthy Client Moves Lawyer to Compassion
A country lawyer recalls Fletcher advising a modest claim while Ebenzer Francis, reputed worth eight million, sought counsel. The anecdote highlights the judgeable burden of proof and the lawyer’s humane reaction to debased prospects in a desolate destitution tale.
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Fletcher
Ebenezer Francis
New England
Francis
George F Hosr
Fragmented tale dialogue stretches a story to fill a bill
A wife mocks a story writer for making a tale dreadfully long as the author retorts about stretching the piece to offset a bill. The exchange suggests a comic friction over length and expense.
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Etory
Tammy
J Tyrne
Pain's Famous Spectacles Draw Visitor’s Quizzical Question
A stranger visits Pain's Spectacles and asks the salesman the value of a pair claiming eyesight is failing. The clerk responds with a garbled range from 100 to 950,280, before the man exits.
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Pain
Gorges Jeter
Pain Establishment
George Gould Reinstated After Lakewood Fire Dept Expulsion
About a year after being expelled from Lakewood Volunteer Fire Department for owing 1.26 in dues, George Gould sought reinstatement. Years of campaigning and a show of support from friends led to his readmission to the club.
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George Gould
Lakewood
New York
Gway
Warship Inferno to Scrap as Alexandria Bombardment Noted
A historic warship named the Infexible is scrapped after its pride era in the navy during the British bombardment of Alexandria ten years ago. An excellent shot once prompted an admiral to praise the Infexible from his flagship amid the fierce action.
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Warahipe
Alexandria
Disarpation at a Discount in Minnesota Printer Ad
A Minnesota editor advertises for a position warning no cigarette or alcohol boosters need apply. The notice praises the young man of good habits and notes growing public favor as people realize artificial stimulation incapacitates performance in federal duties.
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Minnesota
Nebraska Bate Journal
Lyons Waterman Julee Plot Sculls from Lyons to Chalon
A Lyons waterman named Julee Plot, holder of Franago’s 1895 sculling title, wagered to row from Lyons to Chalon, a distance of slightly more than a mile. He completed the voyage in under twenty four hours, arriving at 3 p m Sunday after departing at 6 p m Saturday, described as in the pink of condition.
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Wang
Cataman
Lyons
Julee Plot
Franago
Chaion
Boone
Chalon
Signature Saga of Liverpool Father Names Daughter
A Liverpool father reportedly registered his daughter with an extensive string of names ending with Ophelia Panay Quince ose Sarah Teresa Ulyssa Vanus Winifred Kano phon Yeni Zena. The lengthy given name is claimed to set a record for uniqueness in naming.
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Liverpool
Ann Fertha
Cecilia Diana Bolly Fancy Gertrude Helen Inox
Jessie Kate Lorilee
Mary Noret
Ophelia Panay
Quince Ose
Sarah Teresa Ulyssa Vanus
Winifred Kanophon
Yeni Zena
Limit on American entrants to Tranavail colony
The text states a limit of fifty Americans per month for entry into the Transtvasl or Orange River colony, each requiring a permit. Applicants must submit a blank application via any British consulate and provide evidence of sufficient means to support themselves and their families after arrival.
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Tranavail
Transtvasl
Orange River Colony
Teach Names of Wild Flowers Adopted by Brighton Museum
A public museum in Brighton England has a practice to educate visitors about local flora. Patrons bring fresh wild flower bunches to officials who arrange them in vases each morning with both botanical and English names documented.
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Brighton
England
Eclipses and celestial events for January to 1904
The article outlines sunrise and sunset times for January dates and lists Moon phases including New Moon on January 1648 and First Quarter January 25. It explains solar and lunar eclipses, their paths, and why eclipses do not occur with every new or full moon. It notes the 18 year eclipse cycle and historical examples, then mentions planetary positions and viewing at Ohio State University Observatory.
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Tha Leon
Sum
Sete
United States
Endera
Africa
Indian Ocean
Malay Pambaula
Siam
Pasific Ocean
South America
Pacific
Qogan
Mercury
Jupiter
Venuanea
Amereon McMillin Observatory
Ohio State University
Sret
Farewell Day and the Peculiar Verse Echoes
A fragmentary verse invokes farewell to a day and a friend with somber cadence, alongside a later quotation about fashion and conformity. The text weaves Old World sentiment with a modern moral observation, mentioning Robert Louis Stevenson and a remark on social mimicry in a region.
B and O Excursions Offer Broad Reduced Fares
Holiday and seasonal travel notices from B and O R R announce cheap round trip and one way tickets to many U S destinations. Special patterns include settlers and home seekers rates to northern southern and western joints with long return limits. Restrictions cover Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays with return by early January 1904.
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United States
Mexico
Holiday trip passes on Pennsylvania Lines extend to all stations
The reduction in fare on the Pennsylvania Lines for Christmas and New Year holidays covers all stations on those lines with no distance restrictions on excursion tickets. Sales begin December 24 25 and January 1 1904. Tickets to Chicago Cleveland Cincinnati Columbus Indianapolis Louisville St Louis Toledo Pittsburgh and any other station in Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana Illinois available. Lake River Ry will sell excursion tickets Dec 24 25 28 and Jan 1 1904 with return by Jan 4 1904.
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Pennsylvania
Chicago
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Columbus
Indisaapolis
Loutaville
St Louis
Toledo
Pittsburg
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Lake & River Ry
Ashland & Wooster
From Cold to Warm Climates by Pennsylvania Lines
A promotional notice touts rail travel from winter chill to warm climates across Florida Arizona Mexico California and the Pacific Coast. It highlights low fares and quick connections with trains reaching sunny resorts and tropical regions. Ticket agents can furnish details on schedules and prices.
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Pennsylvania
Florida
Arizona
Mexico
California
Pacific Coast
Pennsylvania Lines
Change of Time on Pennsylvania Lines
The winter schedule on the Pennsylvania Lines took effect. Trains to Wooster show revised arrivals: West Bound N 41 at 10 58 a.m. daily except Sunday, N 9 at 11 08 a.m., N 17 1 22 p.m., N 403 8 48 p.m., N 31 6 36 p.m., N 15 10 22 p.m., N 4065 12 20 a.m. Eastbound No 32 12 0 a.m., No 34 7 38 a.m., No 6 11 41 a.m., No 18 11 58 a.m., No 404 8 17 p.m., No 80 6 58 p.m., No 8 1 18 a.m.
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Pennsylvania
Wooster
Ae Fellows
Asail
Kant Bownd
Italy
Feres and Other Details Prompted by Ticket Agents of Pennsylvania
The note references Feres and related details in connection with Ticket Agents of Pennsylvania. No further context or actions are provided in the fragment.
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Feres
Apply
Pennylvania
Holiday Excursion Fares From Pennsylvanian Lines Expanded
The Pennsylvania Lines announces reduced excursion fares for the holiday season with tickets valid from all stations. Excursion tickets will be sold December 24 25 31 1903 and January 1 1904 with return by January 4 1904. Special certificates apply for teachers and students at higher education institutions while excluding preparatory and public high schools.
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Pennsylvania Lines
Low Fares to Oregon via Pennsylvania Lines Excursion Tickets
Holiday reduced fares offered by Pennsylvania Lines for Christmas New Year travel to Portland Oregon plus open tickets to any station on the network. Excur sion tickets valid December 24 25 and January 1 1904 cover Cleveland Toledo Chicago Columbus Cincinnati Dayton Indianapolis Louisville St Louis and intermediate Western Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana Minnesota stations. Teachers and students certificate plan discounts apply.
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Pennsylvania
Cleveland
Toledo
Chicago
Columbus
Cincinnati
Dayton
Lndianapolis
Louleville
St. Louis
Ohio
Indiana
Mall's Kidney Cure Claims Widely Believed
An ad for Mall's Kidney Cure from Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio asserts the remedy cures a disease of the bladder and colon, promising $100 for any can that fails and urging readers to send testimonials.
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Mall
Cheney & Co
Toledo
Funky
Shrimplins Die on Game Day at Kill Busk Home
Samuel Shrimplin and his son Sanford died on game day at their Killbusk residence, according to local reports. Police are investigating the incident as a family tragedy with details not yet released.
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Samuel Shrimplin
Sanford Shrimplin
Killbusk
Advertised Letter List No 62 D Wooster Names
Dac Wooster 28 1908 appears in advertising letter list No 62 D with names R Frasker James Obrien Mies Pansy Livingston.
Ohio at the World's Fair Housing and Transport Plans
Ohio unveils its World’s Fair presence with a 100000 dollar exhibit on agriculture and manufacturing across two factory buildings within the Plateau of States. Ohio Day is October 6, and the Beckeye State promotes rapid access via the Pennsylvania Line routes from Columbus to St. Louis for the exposition opening April 30, 1903.
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Ohio
Beckeye
Har
Palace of Agriculture
St. Louis
Buckeye
Pennsylvania
Planne
Columbus
Columbus Union Station
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