Thrift Encouraged by England's Post Office Savings Banks
The English postal savings system expands with a new five acre West Kensington building. It now handles deposits from 9 million account holders, with daily deposits totaling 40,000 across 14,000 substations. It offers easy opening and withdrawal, a child penny banking program, and stamps that seed youth savings, supported by 3,000 clerks and a vast centralized ledger network.
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England
Queen Victoria Street
London
West Kensington
Olympia
Buffalo Bill
National Department of Thrift
Iate
Government Savings Bank
Government
Postal Savings Bank Department
Willie Jones
Susie Green
Kensington
Paul Revere’s Watch Passes Through Generations
The Paul Revere watch carried on his midnight ride remains a serviceable relic owned by Frederick Lincoln Crane of Malden Massachusetts. The watch passed from Paul Revere to his son Joseph, then to Col Frederick W Lincoln, later mayor Frederick W Lincoln, and finally to Dr Prineas Miller Crane through a romance that delivered the piece to the Cranes on their wedding day. The 18 carat gold case bears serial number 24650 and, despite 198 years since the ride, still keeps time well.
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Paul Revere
Frederick Lincoln Crane
Malden
Mass
Col. Lincoln
Revere Copper
Pany
Canton
Frederick W. Lincoln
Boston
Paul
Prineas Miller Crane
East Boston
Mr. Crane
Damon
Pythias
Revere
Dright
Crane
Singing Swan Auctioned To Pay Her Father's Debt
The Kiowa Belle Singing Swan offered at auction in an Indian Territory village to settle debt of honor left by her father Iron Talk. Old Jim Crow bid to buy her as a housekeeper and adopted sister, with bids rising to 25 000 dollars before the Cherokee rival departed amid a lively crowd.
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Singing Swan
Indian Territory
Jim Crow
New York World
Iron Talk
John McRue
Sam
Old Jim
Jim
Mr. Injin
Summoned to Rome Catholic leaders seek Philippine views
The Vatican, led by the pope, has summoned several prelates to Rome to explain Philippine affairs to inform the hierarchy about friars and the islands. Rev Edward J Vattmann, senior chaplain in the US army and former Fort Sheridan preacher, is among those called. He, 62, served since 1877, including campaigns against the Sioux and the Spanish American War, and has promoted sobriety among soldiers.
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Rome
Vatican
Edward J. Vattmann
Father Vattmann
United States Army
Fourth Infantry
Fort Sheridan
Ill
Spain
Fourth Regiment
University of Paderborn
Eight-Year-Old Boy Lost Leg After Freight Train Incident
Willie O'Brien, eight, of White Plains New York, was struck by a freight train and lost his right leg. After understanding his injury he exclaimed with shock, Holly gee, I'm one-legged now.
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Willie O'Brien
White Plains
Holly Gee
Baer Dominates as Reading Chief in I C C Hearings
A profile of George F Baer president of the Reading companies portraying him as phlegmatic yet forceful. The article describes his stern appearance, decisive demeanor, and the four hour influence he held over interstate commerce commission proceedings while others failed to steer his testimony.
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George F. Baer
Reading Companies
Boer
Pennsylvania
Reading
Interstate Commerce Commission
Baer
Philadelphia
George E. Baer
Anthracite Trust
Oldest church claims stir New Mexico history
The Church of San Miguel at Santa Fe is claimed by New Mexicans to be the oldest in the United States. Built centuries ago by early Indian converts under Spanish padres, it features a vault like interior, crumbling adobe walls, and an ancient bell named St. Joseph said to be forged from Moorish spoils.
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San Miguel
Santa Fe
United States
New York Herald
St. Joseph
Spain
Mexico
Missouri minister demands truth at funerals sparks Courier reply
A Missouri clergyman objects to effusive praise at funerals and calls for speaking the truth. The Louisville Courier Journal comments that if he carries out his threat he may find himself at many funerals facing unintended reactions.
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Missouri
Louisville Courier Journal
Government gifts trees to boost improved nut varieties nation wide
The United States government launches a nationwide program distributing young trees and grafted seedlings from a department of agriculture facility. Emphasis on pecan and Persian walnut, with advances in grafting, new forms of Jordan almonds, and rapid expansion of walnut and chestnut industries in California and beyond.
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United States
Department of Agriculture
Japan
Europe
Washington State
Spain
California
Jordan
New York Herald
New York
Woman station agent overbears at Glen dale station
Mrs Anna Gumprecht a 23 year old widow runs Glen dale station near New York city guiding travelers keeping order and protecting children while caring for her two year old. In one year she has instituted a strict regime and earns 50 dollars a month drawing praise for efficiency yet critics note the change in station life.
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Anna Gumprecht
Glendale
L. 1
New York City
Gumprecht
Stockless Anchors For U S Navy Build In Chester Pa
Sixteen stockless anchors weighing 16500 pounds each and six more at 13000 pounds are being manufactured in Chester Pennsylvania for the United States Navy. The new design, stockless and gearless, lies hold quickly, requiring less deck space, and grips bottom firmly once set. American production marks a shift from foreign makers. Onions Make Fine Skin. Bermuda residents reputed for clear complexions due to onion-rich diets. Young Ladies in Scarlet. In Brazil, mourning color for unmarried women is scarlet, making the debutantes appear striking.
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Chester
United States Navy
United States
Brazil
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British Post Office Savings Bank
Postal Savings Bank
Paul Revere's
Cold Bostoutan
Sven
Hell
Chet
Talk
The
Philippines
Philippine Islands
E. J. Vattmann
Coal Trust
Church OF
Agricultural Department
Istana
Keach
Bermuda
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