Roosevelt Faces Fifteen Scars From Wild Adventures
The Chicago Journal notes President Roosevelt as the most wounded U S chief executive, tallying fifteen injuries since adulthood. It recalls his football bruises, ranching breaks, grizzly encounter in Idaho, steer ride in Wyoming, and later closish brushes with mountain lions. Recent incidents involve Gen Leonard Wood in fencing practice, including a facial cut and a wrist wound.
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Roosevelt
Chicago Journal
United States
White House
George Washington
West
Idaho
Big Horn
Wyoming
Colorado
Pittsfield
Gen
Leonard Wood
Gen. Wood
Romance Long Deferred in Queensland Town
An elderly bride of 65 marries a 69 year old man who left Dorset in 1855 for Australia. Engaged as a teen, the couple exchanged letters twice yearly until funds arrived. With her fortune of 4000 pounds, they wed in Queensland after a surprising appearance change. The piece juxtaposes two “Dad Technical Ailments” about writer's cramp and swelled head.
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Queensland
Dorset
England
Australia
Rearden
Eack
London
Smithson’s Remains Might Return From Genoa Grave
Washington reacts to news that James Smithson founder of the Smithsonian may be disinterred in Genoa to make space for a quarry. The query arises whether the United States government should repatriate his remains to honor his endowed institution.
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Washington, D.C
Genoa
Italy
James Smithson
Smithsonian Institution
United States
Smithson
Taly
Boon
Smithsonian Fund to Endow James Smithson’s Institution
The article discusses the will of James Smithson and the proposal to establish a permanent resting place at the Smithsonian Institution. It notes congressional potential funding, national pride in Smithson’s gift, and letters urging acceptance of his remains in the US. It mentions historical dates and the institution’s founding timeline. It also covers the Acre dispute between Brazil and Bolivia, including Acre’s rebellion, Bolivian troop actions, Brazil’s military concentration, and efforts for U.S. good offices and arbitration.
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Smithsonian Institution
Congress
Washington
James Smithson
Smithson
Gilbert H. Grosvenor
United States
Genoa
Acre
Brazil
Peru
Oli
Matto Grosso
Amazonas
South America
Holivia
Reduce Your Flesh Through Daily Physical Culture
An article advocates daily outside exercise to slim the abdomen and build the chest, outlining several exercises and stressing deep breathing, fresh air, and steady, disciplined practice as the path to healthier development and improved wind capacity. It cites Sylvester J. Simon and contrasts outdoor life with gymnasium routines.
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Sylvester J. Simon
Chicago Journal
Contrast in Senate: Heyburn and Ankeny heights and appetites
Two looming figures in the Senate, W B Heyburn of Idaho and Levi Ankeny of Washington, contrast in size and wealth. Heyburn, 5 ft 10 in and 329 pounds, famed gourmand, while Ankeny stands 6 ft 2 in and 185 pounds, a frugal eater and rich financier. Ankeny’s origin tale includes adoption after his father died on a Missouri trip, and his vast liquidity backs more than twenty banks across three states.
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Senate
W. B. Heyburn
Idaho
Levi Ankeny
Spokane
Ankeny
Ideho
Washington
Mr. Heyburn
Pacific Coast
Mr. Ankeny
Heyburn
Nunedell
Mason
Russell Sage
Oregon
Johann Schmidt
Missouri
Nebraska Prairie
Philippine Dwarfs in Panay Island Exhibiting Siblings
In the Philippines a pair of dwarfs with a combined height under 40 inches have grown to full size except for heads. A 26 year old woman stands 19 inches. her 29 year old brother wears a T% hat. Born in Panay, they have earned income by touring theaters and museums across the islands, singing and dancing for Filipina audiences. A Philadelphia man dies from an acorn on his toe.
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Panay
New York Herald
Philippine Islands
Bowen the American diplomat at Caracas and influence in Venezuela
Herbert Wolcott Bowen, an American minister in Caracas, earned wide respect for his frank, forceful diplomacy during Venezuela’s peace talks. He courted both praise and opposition from President Castro, stood firm against arbitration on preferential treatment, and impressed U.S. officials with honesty and fairness.
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Herbert Wolcott Bowen
Washington
Venezuela
Hague
Ile
United States
Caracas
Castro
Bowen
Brooklyn
N. Y
Henry C. Bowen
The
Independent
Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute
Europe
Yale
Yale Mv
Columbia University
New York
Barcelona
Mr. Bowen
Republic
Roosevelt
French Diplomat Jusserand Named New American Ambassador
Jean Jules Jusserand, renowned French diplomat and author, becomes the French ambassador to the United States. Born in Lyons in 1855, he held posts in London and Copenhagen, was decorated with the Legion of Honor, and authored influential works on English history and literature. His wife is Elsie Richards, an American social figure.
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Jean Orien Antoine Jules Jinserand
United States
England
M. Jusserand
Angleterre
Denmark
Legion of Honor
Legion
Jia
Elsie Richards
Unique Sunday School Opens In Los Angeles Neighborhood
A Sunday school founded by Miss Helle L. White of the First Congregational church held rejoicing services in a new rough-board building at 332 Hewitt Street. With about 150 members, the program grew from a two boy class, funded by pennies and small outside contributions, to sustaining an independent church school serving children and adults. The piece also notes a London civility anecdote about a benevolent retired general and a veiled woman requesting child care outside a shop.
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Los Angeles ‘Times
Helle L. White
First Congregational Church
Rough Board
Hewitt Street
Miss White
Independent Union
Pacific Gospel Union
Gospel Union
London
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Bolivia
Rubber Syndicate
New Jersey
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Ite
Lepster
Heybore
State of Washington
Philippine
Philippines
Philadelphia
Herbert W. Bowen
First Order
Cleveland
Spain
Washington Star
Harrison
Larcelona
McKinley
Teheran
the Republic of Venesuciay
Weille Jngton Am Authority Am Teaial Fe
Ragin
M. Jean Jules Jusserand
French Republic
Unique Sunday School
Los Angeles
Mont Unique
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