Dreamy telepathic dog message from Haggard
HL Rider Haggard recounts a dream in which his dog Bob speaks to him about its dying by a ditch. The dog was killed that night, and Haggard cites telepathy as the link. A veterinary certificate and witness list accompany the tale. Haggard, born 1856, is a noted author and justice of the peace. Living Is Cheap in Japan outlines monthly costs for a five person family.
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London
Eng
Hob
the Times
HL Rider Haggard
Bob
Mr. Haggard
South Africa
High Court
Transvaal
Pretoria
Haggard
Japan
Has Strong Personality Indianapolis Leader Thomas Taggart
Indiana political figure Thomas Taggart, age 48, runs the Grand hotel at French Lick Springs and rose from Marion county auditor to Indiana Democratic state chairman. An Irish immigrant, he served Indianapolis as mayor from 1895 to 1901 and held influential roles on the Democratic National Committee.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Thomas Taggart
Taggart
French Lick Springs
Marion County
Democratic State Committee of
Indiana
Democratic National Committee
Xenia
Garrett
Muddle in Morocco prompts French move toward Tangier control
London dispatch notes French government edging toward influence over Tangier politics. Algerian police sent to Tangier accompany a Moorish financial adviser to curb hostage taking and raids by adventurers led by Ralsul. French action risks tribal fury and possible expedition, amid reluctance in France.
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London
Eng
Tangier
France
M. Combes
Nation's Annual Fire Loss Estimated at 135 Million Dollars
The annual cost from building fires across the United States is about 135 million dollars, not counting insurance costs or fire protection equipment.
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United States
Relics of the War: Lee Chair in Civil War Keepsake
J M Barnes of Winton Place owns a famed armchair used by Gen Robert E Lee during the Civil War. The chair, shipped to Grant’s orderly after Appomattox, remains in Barnes’s care amid prior offers from Virginia governors and collectors. Barnes also recalls owning a Zollikofer sleeve button from a duel with Gen Richard Frey at Mill Springs.
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Cincinnati
J. M. Barnes
Station Avenue
Winton Place
The
Commercial Tribune
Robert E. Lee
Northern Virginia
Grant
Appomattox Courthouse
Virginia
Gene
Marie Bob
Barnes
Wilee
Richmond
Fitzhugh Lee
Old Dominion
Hawley
Lee
Clonel
Albert 8. Berry
Newport
Willam Glenn
Appomattox
J. M
Patterson
Delaware
Hob Lee Rocker
Belinda Patterson
Etha
Grand Army of the Republic
Columbus
Reno Post
Williamsport
Zollikofer
West Point
Richard Frey
Mill Springs
Frey
Is An Accomplished Lady Mrs Metcalf In Cabinet Society
Washington society notes Mrs Metcalf wife of the new secretary of commerce and labor stands as a prominent cabinet hostess in official circles. The article traces her California roots, her marriage to a New York lawyer, and her role as a social figure who will accompany her husband to Washington and Arlington hotel winters. The Metcalfs have two sons, Victor N midshipman at Annapolis and W Howard starting a California career.
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Washington
D. C
Roosevelt
Ew Secretary of Commerce and Labor
Cortelyou
Metcalf
Corinne Nicholson
California
Alexandria
New York
Pacific Coast
Utica
Good Mora Prescription
A brief proverb-like note underscores moral health as vital to the soul, likening it to physical well being for the body. It frames conscience as essential strength, guiding actions and well being in daily life.
Colombia names Herran new minister in Washington
Washington reports general satisfaction in administration circles over the return of diplomatic relations with Colombia. Dr Thomas Herran is appointed Colombian minister to the United States after acting as charge d affaires. Herran previously negotiated the Hay Herran Panama canal treaty which the Colombian government rejected, leading to Panama's independence.
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Istter
United States
Republic of Colombia
Thomas Herran
Washington
Herran
Concha
Hay
Republic of Panama
Noted Romance Ties Henry G Davis to Mrs Reynolds
The Texan era romance centers on ex Senator Henry G Davis and Mrs Katherine Reynolds of Shepherdstown. Davis, aging 80, would wed the 70 year old widow in October, a tale of long ago love rekindled after missed nuptials with Miss Cushwa. Davis denies plans to wed.
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Washington
D. C
Newa
Shepherdstown
W. Va
Henry G. Davis
Katherine Reynolds
John Reynolds
Katherine Cushwa
Washington County
Coshwa
Reynolds
Davis
Miss Cushwa
Albany Described In Morse Geography Highlighted At Expo
A 1805 copy in Morse geography notes Albany on the Hudson with 1797 figures of 1,263 buildings and 0,021 inhabitants, many Gothic styled with gable ends to the street, seen at the St Louis exposition. Also notes Philadelphia Long Stairway as the world’s longest with 598 steps to City Hall.
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Albany
Morse
Hudson River
Philadelpia
Philadelphia City Hall
Salvation Army aids Chinese in San Francisco Chinatown
The Salvation Army works across nationalities in San Francisco Chinatown with Chinese men and women joining the army. Sheck Nong, who attended the international congress in England, was the only one allowed to go despite others planning to travel. He proved worth $1,000 and may return after army meetings. A separate note reports a 100 acre Squirrel Park near Ripley Tennessee with many squirrel varieties and visible daily activity. An infant weighing one pound at birth in Steedman Callaway county Missouri survives with sound lungs and good prognosis.
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San Francisco
Cal
Salvation Army
Chinatown
Army
Sheck Nongs
International Congress of the Army
England
Sheck Nong
Tenn
H. P. Keller
Ripley
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Secretary of Commerce and Labor
Colombia
Thomas Horran
Department of State
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Potomac
H Yea
Ufe
Porto Rico
de Ban Juan
Ban Juan
Gov. Taft
Philippines
Philippine Islands
Court of First Instance
Milea Riggs
Henry Gassaway Davis
Ciimedinat
Beckham Winthrop
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