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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1905
Page
2
A selection of items covers Stockholm's new parliament building completion, Italian stamp views, a French bank holiday law, European royal anecdotes, a sold Irish terrier for 2000, plans for a Mercer county speedway, and advances in electricity transmission. It also notes Galveston sea walls, coal reserves across regions, and global coal wealth with comparisons including China and Canada.
California, except Ruaala, produced over 28 million barrels in 1904 per the California Petroleum Mineral Association. The figure exceeds New York and Pennsylvania combined, approaches Ohio and Indiana, and more than doubles West Virginia, Kentucky, and Tennessee. Actual potential of California fields remains vast beyond the index.
Anna Amendt, once a Logan Ohio schoolteacher, rose from stenographer to first assistant to Tarbell, second vice president of Equitable Life. Now based in New York, she handles vast correspondence, supervises agencies across the United States and Canada, and acts as the chief relay for details in a sprawling policy business.
A historical look at Rt. Petersburg official Krivochlik who controls what Russians may read. The czar's decree ends strict censorship, replacing it with editor responsibility. The piece notes how blotted text, fear of superstition, and high authority shape what appears in Russian papers.
Edward B Warman catalogs common grammar errors and misuse to avoid in speech and writing. The piece lists examples such as end a sentence with a preposition and choosing better terms, offering corrected forms and notes on proper usage for a reader seeking practical language guidance.
Florence reports the Star tower above the city heavily altered by scaffolding and new windows. Workers reduce its height and replace the setting with a cafe and garden, provoking protests from scholars and admirers of Galileo.
Waves measured for the Washington hydrographic bureau show average heights near 30 feet with peaks 40 to 48 feet in rough weather. Storms yield lengths of 800 to 600 feet and durations of 10 to 11 seconds, while the longest recorded wave reached half a mile and persisted about 23 seconds.
Col James R Branch of the American Bankers Association cites detectives work from Sept 1904 to Feb 1905. 27 forgers and swindlers arrested. 11 convicted, 15 in jail awaiting trial, 1 released. 33 burglars arrested. 2 sentenced to 17 years. 31 in jail awaiting trial. 2 hold-up robbers arrested. Losses: nonmembers 32933.23, members 7777.18. Whiteman and MclIntyre recaptured. raids by Boston, Baltimore, Philadelphia. Calls for laws to punish bank burglary with explosives.
The passage warns that debt in Siam leads to lifelong servitude with confiscation of belongings and forced labor, while alcoholics are barred from giving evidence in courts. It notes the Buathlet priests in Bangkok and the easy, comfortable life many youths seek by joining the priesthood due to public generosity toward Buddha’s service.
A railroad president asserts private car lines fall under the Interstate Commerce Commission. He states line rates are determined by shipper disputes over discrimination and charges, noting no law governs rates. Car mileage payments are deemed legal as property rental.
A rare collection in the Brittenite Museum features the oldest known Bible manuscript from the ninth century and a Mary Queen of Scots letter from January 1563. Sotheby’s recently sold a Bonaparte-related item for 218 pounds, while Egyptianist Flinders Petrie reports new Sinai discoveries. Also unearthed is a leaden tablet from Attica dating four centuries before Christ, bearing a greeting and request for blankets.
The article compares Britain's income tax revenue from $3.6 billion in annual income, noting $155 million collected, and estimates abroad investments yielding about $1.2 billion yearly. It argues private income in the United States may exceed $25 billion, and cites Bowles on one third of national income paying tax, implying UK income totals near $10.6 billion.
Yonkers Statesman captures a light exchange on work ethic with Will praising hard work and Patrice warning that talking about effort won’t harm anyone. The banter reflects small town attitudes toward labor and perseverance.
Chas W Bowman 1st Lieut and Adjt 4th M M Cav writes from Camp in Rockville Md praising Peruna for curing a severe cold in forty eight hours and using it preventively. He notes his family also uses it and recommends to friends. He emphasizes no narcotics and offers free confidential medical advice from Dr Hartman Columbus Ohio.
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