England's Task in India Described as Continent of Diversity
The article cites James M. Hubbard to explain India's vast diversity. It notes India is a continent, not a single nation, with 14 races and 147 languages. It outlines administrative divisions, native states, and long frontier with tribes along 5,700 miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
India
Eingland
China
James M. Hubbard
Atlantic
Europe
Russia
Himalayas
Madras
Bombay
Calcutta
Constantinople
London
Great Britain
Afghanistan
Central Asia
Navy Uniform Refusal Stirring Philadelphia Ledger Debate
A Philadelphia restaurant refused service to a man in navy uniform prompting debate on respect for sailors. The Philadelphia Ledger calls such incidents deplorable and questions why honorable service members face insult while publican rights to eject disorderly patrons are not at issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Navy
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Ledger
Atlantic
Asquith’s Rise From Law to Liberal Prominence
The article traces Herbert Henry Asquith’s emergence in England as a barrister under Sir Charles Russell and his 1889 cross examination of John Macdonald of the Times. His success earned him queen’s counsel in 1890 and established him as a notable figure among younger Liberals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Asquith
England
Sir Charles Russell
Lord Russell
Killowen
Parnell Commission
Charles Russell
John Macdonald
The
Times
Plague Quarantine Sparks Dissent in La Guaira
In La Guaira a bubonic plague outbreak became public after a jailed Venezuelan physician and the American consul resisted suppressing reports. The health board claimed the town was sanitary while quarantine measures were imposed by the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venezuela
la Guaira
Board of Health
Minister in Philadelphia Advocates Extermination of Weaklings
A Philadelphia minister urges the extermination of weaklings claiming they are victims of civilization. He frames this as a revival of the ancient sacrifice doctrine, arguing that as civilization advances there will always be theorists pushing for a return to primitive conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Seven vicars of Winsford since 164 to present day
From 16 4 to now seven vicars served at Winsford England. The current Prebendary Anderson has just reached his fiftieth year of service and remains active in parish affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winsford
England
Anderson
Baying
Provinces Save Funds for Schools in the Philippines
The text notes Bulacan Province has $5,000 set aside for a trade school and seeks matching funds from the insular government as a sign of progress in Philippine development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
Bulacan
Notable Iowa Deaths and Crimes Chronicle
Iowa items report several homicides and suicides including Mrs. Isinger's mercury overdose and George Young charged with murder in Kellogg. Also details escape attempts by George Simms and multiple drownings and self harm cases across Cerro Gordo and surrounding counties with local burials and inquests.
Notable figures attend Cleveland burial and political notes
Gidvéer Cleveland's funeral in Princeton drew President Roosevelt and other notables. Taft visited New York from New Haven, meeting Booker T. Washington. Sherman improves after illness, surgery likely for gall stones during health rebound. Roosevelt Jr earns Harvard degree and may seek summer work with United States Steel. Rockefeller to write autobiography. Stephenson seeks reelection. Barnett convicted in San Francisco embezzlement case.
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Gidvéer Cleveland
Princeton
Roosevelt
Taft
New York
New Haven
Booker T. Washington
William H. Pettis
Sac County
H. W. Tiers
First National Bank
Pittsburg
National Bank
Fulds
James S. Sherman
Cleveland
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr
Harvard University
John D. Rockefeller
United States
Stephenson
Wisconsin
Yale
Harvard
United States Steel Corporation
William J. Barnett
Colton
San Francisco
John Mitchell
Miners’ Union
Illinois
Mexican rebels attack Los Vacas repulsed with heavy losses
Reports say Mexican revolutionists struck Los Vacas on the Rio Grande but were repulsed after about 50 killed on both sides. Other items note delegates injured at Newport and one death from heart failure, a multi-million fire in Duluth, and various regional incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Vacas
Rio Grande
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
Boston
Newport
R. L
Sarah Shute
Coon Rapids
Duluth
Consolidated Elevator Company
Northern Pacific
Bombay
Baroda
Mulai-Hafid
Morocco
Fez
Democratic State Convention
Vermont
Bryan
Turkey
Theodore Roosevelt
Indianapolis
Il Paso
L Ex
Chamber of Commerce of
Milwaukee
Chicago
Pope Pius
St. Peter's
Knlay City
Mich
William “Lutholland
Springfield
MM. C. Sappington
President Roosevelt
Albemarle County
Virginia
Roosevelt
Seecretary
Tutt
Thames
New London
Multiple 1908 World News Items Highlight Tragedy and Politics
A wide range of incidents including murder by stabbing, suicide by hanging, deadly wrecks in Nebraska, Harvard beating Yale in a rowing race, deaths in Tehran street fighting, and a fire and legal actions across the United States and abroad. Notable names include Taft Roosevelt Bryan Gould Mohn and the Spanish fleet visit to Havana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Welsh
Colfax
Wis
Henry Miller
Harrodsburg
Chicago & Northwestern Road
Chadron
Neb
Harvard
Yale
Griswold
Taft
Roosevelt
Edward
Viesca
Coahuila
Mex
Chicago
United Norwegian Lutheran Cjhurch of America
St. Olaf College
Northfield
Minn
Ilinois
Power Company
Desplaines River
Mack
Chistago
August P. Johnson
Ida Grove
Max
Theodore Klopfer
Klopfer Brothas
Munich
Teheran
Sheepstead Bay
New York
Justice Bischoff
Frank J. Gould
Helen M. Kelly
Muros
Spain
Iowa
Sioux City
William J. Bryan
Locke
Gov. Sanders
Louisiana
Springfield
South Dakota
Pierre
Pennsylvania
Havana
Gay, Cummins
Allison
Jean Reid
England
John Hubert Ward
Earl of Dudley
London
Chapel Royal
Drive Rebels Across River in Rio Grande Border Action
A special dispatch reports Seventh regiment troops pursuing bandits from Matamoras to Del Rio and El Paso after a village attack. President Roosevelt orders Texas border troops to aid civil authorities to preserve neutrality laws and prevent revolts, with Brig. Gen. Meyer authorized to deploy along the border under federal oversight. Del Rio lies opposite Tuas Vacas, Mexico, the main disturbance area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monterey
Mexico
Matamoras
Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
Taft
Department of
A. L. Meyer
Department of Texas
del Rio
el Paso
del Dio
Tuas Vacas
Troops Chase Rebels Across Rio Grande Frontier
El Paso Texas June 30 official advices in Juarez report 2500 federal troops moved from Torreon to surround those blamed for attacks on Viesca and Hacienda Matamoros. Las Vacas unrest winds down while cavalry reinforcements sweep the countryside and guards hold the river to prevent crossings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio Grande
el Paso
Texas
Juarez
Torreon
Coahuila
Viesca
Hacienda Matarmoras
Las Vacas
Government Energetic Suppresses Rumored Mexican Uprising
The Mexican capital reports no signs of a revival of the Viesca and Las Vacas unrest. Interior and police authorities deny sensational captures and assaults in the north. Interior Secretary Corral leads the suppression, calling the disturbances acts of robbers, not a revolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Mexico
Viesca
Las Vacas
Interior, War and State
Hery
Interior
Senor Corral
Republic
Corr
Corral
Roosevelt Discusses Africa Plans and Information Efforts
Roosevelt met with Consul Whittey and Cunspeay to discuss future actions in Africa. He said he aims to gather all possible information on British and German possessions and indicated no definite agreements exist yet. He cautioned that plans would take time before disclosure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Africa
Oyster Bay
Noy
Whittey
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the Weekly Tribune
Freeman-Tribune Pub, Co
Webster City
Iowa News
John Isinger
Burlington
St. Francis Hospital
Malmberg
Newley
George Young
Frank Parker
Kellogg
Young
George Simms
Elma
John Sherman
Prolivin
Bert Lameroux
Crystal Lake
Lameroux
Jan L
W. R. Brown
Alva
Brown
Mississippi
Cerro Gordo County
McConlogue
M. L. Iindanger
O. Otteson
Otteson
Cerro Gordo
Mason City
Rockwell
Wess
Jimmy” Dickerson
Clear Lake
Lis
Clayton County
James Dickerson
Indiana
Joseph Jjewitt
Towa
Port Dodge
Chickasaw County
George W. Vayalett
Laporte City
Arizona
Old Art
Des Moines
Wiliam Franklin Traffley
Western Grocery Company
Marshalltown
John T. Hancock Sons
Dubuque
Hans Lauritzen
Silver Lake
Arnystrénig
Prenneman
Lora Whalen
State Orphans’ Home
Davenport
John F. Whitmore
Grinnell
Whitmore
H. BE. Savage
Mrs Whitmore
Albia
Albia-Hockilng
Enay
Witeman
Alvin
Monroe Hotel
Athia
Frank Taylor
Thomas Taylor
Oak Joy
Crawford
Ottaway
Regation
Jacob Sleeper
American Regation
Russell
Caracas
Castro
Toledo Ice and Coal Company
Ann Arbor
la Roche
Tlenry Whitecamp
Madison County
Witneis
Whitecamp
Georgia
Denver
Ciap Crese
Muntla
Fort Sam Houston
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