Dividing China and the Race for Manchuria
A historical view argues China may be split among European powers as Africa was. A public treaty grants Russia rights to Siberian lines and a port at Kiao-Choo, while fortifications and mining access expand through Manchuria. Britain is suggested to gain similar southern access linking Burma to Yun-Nan as Russia expands eastward.
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China
Europe
Africa
France
Russia
Siberian
Ruaata
Kiao-Choo
New Chwang
Ituasia
Port Arthur
Tatfon-Wan
Manchuria
England
New York Tribune
Great Britain
Then and Now on Dress and Times Across Generations
A reflective column contrasts past and present school attire, noting lavish today’s outfits with gold swatches and fur capes versus the frugal, practical gear of earlier eras. It blends anecdotes of family finery and modest clothing with a quirky list of historical monarchs’ incomes for contrast.
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Fulton Democrat
Man Seeks Time In Boston Common Night Scene
A man hurries across Boston Common on a cold night, eager for the hour. He encounters a well dressed stranger who, after unbuttoning and exposing his coat and chest to the wind, shows his watch and simply says yes before moving on.
The Price of Horses and Notes on Apples
A discussion on low horse prices from Western range breeding and 100000 wild western Washington horses. A Brooklyn physician praises apples as brain food aiding sleep digestion and detox, warning against alcohol and opium habits. Report on University of Illinois Champaign conduct and possible state budget impact. Captain Henry King named editor.
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Washington
Brooklyn
Rat killing spectacle draws large crowd amid odd bets
A 140 pound Eugheh mastiff named J. W. Stein reportedly killed 78 rats in minutes and boasted he could kill 80 rats in 40 minutes. The tale mentions bets and tests lasting up to three minutes, calling the dog the greatest rat killer of its size alive and highly valuable.
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J. W. Stein
Lemont News
Mt. Vernon News
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Stienhans
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Greg
W. W. Jarvis
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Mle
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Turkay
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Thaly
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Belgium
United States
Boston Common
State University
Champaign
General Assembly
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Henry’ King
Chicago
Times-Herald
Michigan Avenue
Prairie Avenue
Calumet Avenue
Olson
Olacu
Auburn
John J. Ingalls
Senate
Exchange
Peoria Distille
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