Public opinion and fearless journalism sustain progress
The article argues that newspapers shape public opinion by presenting factual, impersonal news that invites questions and demands accountability. It notes that truthful reporting can curb recklessness and that journalism's power lies in making the truth known, encouraging vitality across ages. It highlights media influence on reform and the value of continued relevance of press in all life stages.
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The
Philadelphia Ledger
Moving pictures for schools and other oddities
A proposal suggests municipal schools supply moving pictures for education, arguing visuals teach geography and history better than text. The piece also notes measles misperceptions, a Brooklyn cure claim for lockjaw, debates on individualized teaching, and a joke claim about a 5 000 year old mother in law.
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Chicago University
Cart
Uniform hog quarantine rules proposed for Kansas Missouri
Government officials from Kansas and Missouri and the Missouri State Board of Agriculture agreed on uniform quarantine regulations to lift the hog quarantine. The plan calls for Kansas City Stock Yards Company pens, state supervision, dipping and vaccination within 24 hours, permits for vaccinators, reporting, 21 day hold, and inspections before moving hogs. A bond of 2500 dollars is required for feeding-plant shipments and local approval is sought.
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Kansas City
Kansas
Missouri
Missouri State Board of Agriculture
Kansas City Stock Yards Q Company
Stock Exchange
Kansas City Stock Yards Company
Kansas City Hoz
Said
Stock Yards Company
Itlee
Ie Conan
Sinc
Tuiteau
Animal Industry
Poison Kills Georgia Banker in Macon
Macon Georgia banker Sanders Walker died after taking bichloride of mercury by mistake. He had not regained consciousness since early afternoon and his immediate family remained at his bedside at his death. He spoke calmly about facing death saying if this is dying then none need fear. In separate brief items a mob sought to seize Jobo Thralls after he killed Edward Skelton a Republican politician, and a French steamer Senegal was blown up after striking a mine near Marseille with an estimated 200 aboard.
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Macon, Ga
T. Sanders Walker
Joplin
Jobo Thralls
Edward Skelton
Coureli
Attempted courthouse bombing in Duchess County
Two sticks of dynamite with caps were found behind a radiator in the Duchess County courthouse corridor in Poughkeepsie. The devices had fuse leads extending outside the building. Police have no clue to the culprit or motive.
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Poughkeepsie
Duchess County
More rebate gases four railroads and a coal company indicted
Illinois grand jury indicts four railroads and a coal firm over alleged gas rebate schemes. The indictments accuse the companies of improper pricing tactics that distorted competition. Authorities say the cases involve multiple executives andshore up efforts to curb unlawful subsidies.
Indictments Allege Unjust Rates by Railroads and Coal Firm
A federal grand jury returns 65 counts charging Vandalia Cleveland Cincinnati Chicago St Louis Hig Font Grand Trunk Chicago Indiana Southern and O Gara Coal Company with discrimination and rebates under Elkins Act. Conspiracy charges carry up to 1.25 million in fines. total potential penalties around 2.65 million. O Gara Coal is alleged to be owned by the Big Four or New York Central, with executive links prompting rapid travel to New York upon grand jury news. Stanford’s Jordan resigns to become university chancellor. Harper's Weekly changes ownership and will be published by McClure Publications.
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East St Louis
Hig
Chicago, Indiana & Southern
Grand Trunk Railroad
O'Gara Coal Company
New York
Big Four
New York Central
T. J. O'Gara
Aret
Grand Jory
Fire destroys federal records in D C building
Firefighters led by Chief Wagner fought a blaze on F Street housing the Geological Survey. Smoke and illuminating gas from a broken main overwhelmed twenty men injuring several. The fire damaged the building and valuable government records valued at 5 million dollars escaped damage, with survey losses estimated around 100 thousand dollars. The American Express Company leather store and a Japanese bazaar on the ground floor also suffered considerable damage.
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Washington, D. C
Wagner
F Street
Geological Survey
George O. Smith
American Express Company
Fifteen Die in Mine Explosion at Belle Valley Imperial Mine
Thirteen bodies recovered from the Imperial mine after two explosions, killing fourteen miners and one rescuer. Henry Fairhurst died in the second blast after entering the mine to aid entombed workers. Orville McCune was overcome by gas but revived and brought to the surface.
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Belle Valley. O
Imperial
Henry Fairhurst
Orville McCune
Gov Johnson signs JAP bill amid diplomatic delay
Sacramento reports Governor Johnson signs the Anti alien Land bill prohibiting land purchase by non citizens with effect due 90 days from date, August 19. In China 67 Shen Chow Ting farmers burned after resisting troops while opium crops were destroyed. London yacht clubs announce acceptance of Lipton's America s Cup challenge.
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Sacramento
Cal
John
Brian
Shangcha
China
Shen Chow Ting
Flonan
Noted Counterfeiter Baker Tells Wild Story Across Several States
James Arthur Baker, arrested in Kansas City for counterfeiting and stealing postal money orders, claims aliases and a complex past. He recounts being married, disguising as a woman, and receiving money from a mysterious influence who guided his crimes. Property found supports his claim of lucrative payoffs.
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A. Baker
Kansas City
James Arthur Baker
Cherry Street
Edward Smith
Walstron
Riverside
Cal
Baker
Summerland
Zickefoose
Walnut la
Missouri
Kansas
Iowa
Oklahoma
Colorado
Utah
Idaho
Werman
Harlan
Mabel C. Coulter
Japan
United States
America
Mexicans Steal Airship Near Nogales
A war aeroplane crossing into Mexico near Naco was seized by U S officials two weeks earlier. The aircraft, broken into sections, was moved south in three monitor cars toward the international line and crossed in daylight. Deputy Marshal Reuben Hopkins of Tucson, left to guard the craft, disappeared along with the machine. Bombs of gravity contact were taken to Guaymas Harbor to aid defending Sonora where central government still holds a town point.
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Nogales
Aria
Mexico
Naco
United States
Tucson
Reuben Hopkins
Guerrero
Guaymas
Sonora
War Talk to Sell Ships in Washington Speech
Secretary of State Bryan condemns subsidized patriotism and sensational newspapers at a Hague anniversary meeting by the Washington Peace Society marking the fourteenth anniversary. A separate item notes Frederick A. Malley awarded $250 in Paterson suit against Erie Road for being carried past his station after conductor failed to wake him.
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Washington, D. C
Bryan
Hague
Washington Peace Society
the Hague
Paterson, N. J
Frederick A. Malley
Erie Road
Drowned Boy at Shawnee Picnic
Julian Tobin, 14, drowned at a Shawnee Oklahoma picnic hosted by eighth grade public school members. The mill area of the town was the scene. The body has not been recovered.
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Soy
Shawnee
Julian Tobin
Mill
Filial love inspires Paris street performer to beg for mother’s care
A Brooklyn Eagle correspondent recounts a Paris balladeer known as the noble clown who, nightly, laments his lack of skill with sentimental songs and animal imitations. His act, born of filial love for his penniless mother, ends with apologies and a plea for funds to place her in an almshouse.
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Paris Theater
Paris
Brooklyn Eugle
Friends
The Oath and the Raised Hand Through Ages
The gesture of raising a hand while taking an oath is ancient, with Homer noting its prevalence among Greeks of his era and biblical roots shown by Abraham saying he lifted his hand to Jehovah. From the Jewish tradition, the practice entered Christendom and has remained in judicial trials.
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Abraham
Christendom
Reclaiming the Garden of Eden Region Across Euphrates
English engineers move to reclaim the Garden of Eden zone between the Euphrates and Tigris. A large dam near Baghdad will channel water across the land, making the soil fertile as in Egypt and India. The soil is described as exceedingly rich, with plans to irrigate and transform the area.
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Euphrates
Tigris
Bagdad
Dose
Egypt
India
Daily Thought Quote by James Lane Allen on courage
A clipped tribute notes that whether man or woman one cannot achieve without courage, calling it the greatest quality next to honor. The line reflects a moral reflection attributed to James Lane Allen and appears as a brief inspirational item in a daily thought column.
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Daily Thought
Mir
James Lane Allen
Had to Think Quickly and a Quick Purchase
Maud wonders why Mrs. Ethel bought more postage stamps at the drugstore while seeking face powder. Ethel explains Jack was present, leading to a humorous moment. A punchy public domain style exchange contrasts old torture with modern “tron” shenanigans.
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Maud
Ethel
Jack
Woman Praises Postum Over Coffee As Health Friend
A Wisconsin woman extols Postum as a better friend than coffee, alleging coffee harms the nervous system and heart. She says after switching to Postum her weight rose, heart palpitations vanished, and she gained strength. She notes her children enjoy Postum and mentions Instant Postum and a wellness booklet.
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Georgia
Sanders Walker
Macon
Marseilles
France
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Senegal
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Smithsonian Institute
Washington
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New Place
Doctor Jordan
Stanford University
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Norman Hapgood
Harper's Weekly
McClure Publications, Incorporated
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Ohio
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London
New York Yacht Club
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Sir Thomas Lipton
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