The Story of Japan Nation Awakens to Modernity
A sweeping historical overview traces Japan from ancient peopling by northern clans through Mongolic influences to the Meiji era. It covers Jimmu Tenno, Buddhist adoption, feudal rivals, European contact, Perry’s 1854 arrival, the Meiji Restoration, modernization, and the 1895 China war. It notes later a local obituary: Jerry Glessey of Frederickstown, born 1794 in Londonderry, Ireland, celebrated his 109th birthday after serving in multiple wars.
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Jackson
Jerry Glessey
Frederickstown
Bors
Londonderry
Ireland
Big Bears in Alaska Threaten Sheep Industry
Senator Foster of Washington reads a letter from Seattle about Kodiak Island bears weighing 1500 to 1800 pounds. The bears have killed dozens of sheep and damaged a man, prompting calls for a five dollar bounty to reduce the bear population and protect local ranchers.
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Foster
Washington State
Alaska
Roosevelt
Brain
United States
Addison G. Foster
Washington
Croker plans Ireland bacon factory to drive U.S. pork
Richard Croker has moved to Ireland and funds a Tippe rary bacon factory using cooperative principles. He will study Danish methods and plans a London meeting to launch a practical venture with English and Scottish merchants backing. The Irish project aims to curb emigration and boost local industry.
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Richard Croker
Ireland
Tipperary
Denmark
Croker
London
Spooner Fat Fee From A Single Baseball Case
Senator John Spooner of Wisconsin is linked to a $750000 contingent fee from a Boston based claim involving a sister of a man who vanished with a second wife. The Chicago attorney uncovered a two wife settlement that divided a $2000000 estate. The tale unfolds amid other notes on servants, spouses and a rare glass billiard table.
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John GC. Spooner
Wisconsin
Chicago Journal
New England
Boston
Spooner
Chicago
Japan's Army Directed by Field Marshal Yamagata Leader
The article lauds Field Marshal Yamagata as Japan's top military leader, detailing his long service since 1868, roles as secretary of war, chief of staff, and its postures in the Manchurian and China wars. It notes his age over 65 and likelihood of not fielding personally, yet his strategic primacy mirrors Von Moltke's role in 1870s war.
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Russia
Yamagata
France
Japan
Saigo
China
Manchuria
Mulea
Corea
St. Petersburg
von Moltke
Life Saving Mask Aimed at Drowning Prevention
A German inventor proposes a life saving mask to prevent salt water from entering the mouth and nose when waves wash over the wearer. The device, preferably made of elastic material, targets sea drownings where life belts fail to prevent immersion.
Gifford Pinchot A Leader In Forest Conservation
The piece honors Gifford Pinchot as forester of the United States, detailing his education at Yale and studies in Europe, his role in forming the national forest system, and his efforts to expand conservation. It notes reserves totaling 62,354,965 acres and discusses legislative proposals to place public timber under federal management to preserve waters and forests. A secondary note comments on Japanese kissing and foreign influence.
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United States
Gifford Pinchot
Pinchot
Connecticut
Yale
France
Germany
Switzerland
Austria
Biltmore
N. C
George W. Vanderbilt
National Forest Commission
Cleveland
Department of Agriculture
Adirondack
New York
West
Mr. Pinchot
The
New York Tribune
Congress
House
Ita
Hansbrough
Commissioner of the
General Land Office
Mask design with breathing valve and signaling whistle
The device describes a rubber face mask shaped to fit the wearer with a wire netting lower section to limit water entry. Internal short tubes with a hollow bal valve seal the intake, allowing breathing. A whistle is included to signal when needed.
Fairbanks to Likely Run for Vice President
Close friends of Senator Charles W Fairbanks say he may accept a Republican vice presidential nomination if offered. He remains noncommittal in public but insiders believe he is in the race. Indiana Republicans expect his nomination and plan to fill his Senate seat with Hemmingway or Durbin while Beveridge's stance weighs heavily on the decision.
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Charles W. Fairbanks
Indiana
Congress
Fairbanks
Senate
Senator Fairbanks
Hemingway
House Committee of Appropriations
Durbin
Beveridge
Washington
White House
State is gift to city monument marking Washington spot
The Massachusetts state built a $40,000 monument in Boston to mark where George Washington stood on March 17 1776 as British troops evacuated the city. Dedicated two years ago, the March 17 anniversary will feature a parade and the transfer of care to the city with Mayor Collings and Governor. Navy Secretary Moody and Gen. Chaffee will attend. warships may be sent to Boston. militia units will participate in the ceremonies.
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Massachusetts
George Washington
Boston
William H. Moody
A. R. Chaffee
Collings
United States
Moody
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Commodore Perry
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Tokio
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Formosa
Haruko
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Herman Steiner
Florence
Neb
Des Moines
Omaha
Fred Kretchener
Indianapolis
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John C. Spooner
Mikido
Supreme Council of War
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Chet
United States Forestry Bureau
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Larne
Kisine
United States Buren Estry
Ame
Wilkes
Ament
Reston
Harper
Stark County
Ohio
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City of
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