France and Papacy Rift Over 1901 Law Conflicts
France recalls ambassador to the Vatican as a papal protest clips the Loubet visit. The clash stems from the 1901 law of associations targeting religious orders led by the Jesuits and Dominicans. Combes enforces, closes thousands of monasteries, Vatican resistance, and threats to the concordat, with state troops deployed during clashes.
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Paris
France
Vatican
Loubet
Italy
Waldeck-Rousseau
Premier Combes
Leo
Associations
Rome
England
United States
Switzerland
Spain
Holland
Jersey
Syria
Egypt
Belgium
M. Combes
Waldeck~ Rousseau
Combes
Chamber of Deputies
Highly Honored Dog Prince Collects for Charity
Northwich Cheshire England reports Prince a five year old fox terrier has been presented with an illuminated address for collecting coins for the Victoria infirmary in 1908. The dog sits up to beg when money is offered and deposits coins in a dedicated bar. Owner Arthur Holland notes Prince’s early coin fascination led to a valuable urban charity worker.
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London
Eng
Pen- Niles
Victoria Infirmary
Northwich
Cheshire
England
Prince
Arthur Holland
Sportsman’s Inn
British Army Regiments Encouraged by Recruiting Depots
The Chicago Chronicle reports that regimental commanders must transmit to district editors paragraphs on regimental successes and distinctions to spur the rank and file. The aim is to publish military doings under the new British army regulations and foster enlistment and discipline.
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Chicago Chronicle
History of an Old Oak in Dedham Massachusetts
The Avery oak, a venerable landmark on East Street near the railroad, is Dedham’s most famed tree older than the town itself. It withstood centuries of change from red man to modern life and is now cared for by the Dedham Historical Society after being deeded by Joseph W. Clark in 1886. The base girth is 26 feet with a 16 foot trunk diameter five feet above ground. Also noted is a big floating electric crane used in Kiel harbor to lift sixty tons.
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Boston
Mass
East Street
Dedham
Dedham Historical Society
Kiel
Prussia
Ukase Edict Sparks Global Bewilderment In Gowrie Mayor Admits Joke
Gowrie Iowa mayor E W Sorber issued a leap year ukase ordering marriageable girls to propose or face fines. The prank drew worldwide letters and photos, with townsfolk confusing it for earnest. Sorber explains it started as a joke to enliven the town newspaper and grew into a global curiosity.
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Ukase
Bronx City
E. W. Lorber
Gowrie
Sioux City
Haroon-Ar-Rasheed
Bagdad
E. W. Sorber
Thane
Cawdor
Tom Johnson
Ohio
Josh
Sorber
Agin
George Couch
Main Street
George
Chicago
St. Paul
New York
London
Liverpool
Edinburgh
Louisville
Des Moines
Keeping Tab on Employes in the Magazine of Commerce
A chart from the Magazine of Commerce helps employers and applicants save time by evaluating character across four key groups. It aids prospective and current employers owner of the character and encourages readers to test and compare personal character curves for insight and self awareness.
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Chicago
Magazine of Commerce
Mrs Phebe Hearst Philanthropist Of Quiet Influence
A profile of Mrs Phebe Hearst mother of William Randolph Hearst, detailing her philanthropic approach and concrete projects. She funded kindergarten work in San Francisco and Washington, established working girls clubs, financed a national Catholic girls school in Washington, supports a miners' school at UC, built free libraries in Lead City and Anaconda, funded a university plan competition, and plans two UC buildings worth several million dollars.
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San Francisco
Cal
Phebe Hearst
William Randolph Hearst
United States
Hearst
Herald
Washington City
American University
Washington
Senator Hearst
University of California
Carnegie
Lead City
8. D
Anaconda
Mont
Exiled Korean prince Eyes education and reforms in Korea
Washington report recalls Prince Yi Einwha, heir to the Korean throne, living in exile in the United States. At about 25 he favors Western education and Japanese methods, hopes to implement reforms, and envisions education as Korea’s pathway to modernization. He details life in exile, family, and his cautious view of his homeland’s politics.
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Washington
D.C
Yi Einwha
Korea
New York Herald
Japan
Seoul
Teameo
America
Delaware
Delawaree
Salem
Kores
Montana Gray Wolves Endanger Cattle and Surpass Traps
The gray wolf is described as highly destructive to cattle in Montana and capable of overpowering and devouring strong steers. Reportedly, no trap has successfully captured one, as the animal seems to evade traps with ease.
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Montana
Wisconsin Democrats Name Edward C Wall For Presidential Nomination
Milwaukee Democrat Edward C Wall is put forward by Wisconsin Democrats at their state convention as a candidate for the party’s presidential nomination. Supporters note his stature in Milwaukee society, broad business ties, and a campaign biography with resolutions from a February Milwaukee meeting.
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Milwaukee
Win
Democrats of
Wisconsin
Edward C. Wail
William Randolph Hearst
Wall
St. Louis
Mr. Wall
Mitchell Building
E. C. Wall, Real Estate and
Edward C. Wall
German Cyclist completes world tour on bicycle
Viensa Austria Special reports William Schwiegerhausen, a 26 year old cyclist from Lalpsic Germany, rode around the world starting June 10, 1899 with two companions. One fell ill in the Holy Land, another was killed by Bedouins in Arabia, and Schwiegerhausen was injured yet persevered. He collected autographs from mayors, spoke multiple languages, and faced hostile desert stretches and superstitions about his bicycle known as the devil's wagon.
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Viensa
Ustria
William Schwiegerhausen
Lalpsic
Germany
Holy Land
Arabia
Schwiegerhausen
Asia
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