Return of the fleet and the Georgia captain
The article recalls the return of the battleship fleet to Hampton Roads with the Georgia under former commander Edward Qualtrough, now confined in quarters after a court martial for intoxication. It highlights Templin Morris Potts as Qualtrough’s successor aboard the Minnesota, and notes a gifts ceremony in Virginia. It also covers fleet drills, new sea communication devices, and the sailors’ maintained fitness during the voyage.
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Hampton Roads
Georgia
Edward
Qualtrough
Mediterranean
Templin Morris Potts
District of Columbia
Bavy
Potts
Santiago
Sampson- Schley
Minnesota
J. F. Hubbard
Sperry
Atlantic
Arnold
Reverend E W Thwing Shapes Anti Opium Work in China
The Rev E W Thwing secretary for China of the International Reform Bureau aided the Shanghai anti opium congress. Twelve nations attended and Thwing helped press abolition of opium and curb its spread in China and the Philippines. The congress highlighted the vast reach of the drug and its grave harms. Congress then moved to prohibit importation of opium in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
E. W. Thwing
International Reform Bureau
Shanghai
Roosevelt
Mr. Thwing
Bureau
Philippines
Charles H. Brent
United States
Congress
Ahmed Riza and the Young Turks Rise in Ottoman Reform
The article outlines the shift in Ottoman government as the Young Turks gain power after pressuring for a new prime minister. Ahmed Riza, a key party figure born in Constantinople, brokers reform from exile in Paris and Europe before returning to lead the chamber of deputies with a focus on financial reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Kiamil Pasha
Chamber of Deputies
Ahmed Riza
Young Turks Party
Reform Party
Liberal Union
Young Turks
Committee of Union and Progress
Yussef Izz-ed-Din
Hilmi Pasha
Constantinople
Paris
Medioeres
Carnegie Institution Year in Review Highlights 1908 Discoveries
Washington reports major strides in science with about 500 researchers and 636000 dollars allocated for the year. Plans advance for a Carnegie ship for magnetic surveys in the Atlantic and a southern star observatory in San Luis, Argentina. By Oct 31 1908 120 research volumes and 2700 pages of studies published, plus 1000 shorter papers in journals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mar Fion
Pesigety Patos Arnegie Institution of Washington
Carnegie
Brooklyn
Atlantic Ocean
San Luis
Argentina
Boston
Sixteenth and
P Streets
G. E. Hale
Solar Observatory
Mount Wilson
Cal
Department of Historical Research
France
Italy
England
Germany
Department of Botanical Research
Desert Laboratory
Tucson
Ariz
Weather inspires American grit and brains, Moore says
Willis L. Moore, director of the Weather Bureau, told Columbia University students that shifting U.S. weather shapes national enterprise. He argued New England storms foster intellectual vigor and that storms converge on the coast, with northwest winds delivering invigorating air for body and mind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
Willis L. Moore
Weather Bureau
Washington
Columbia University
New England
Moore
Wrecks House to Save Shade Tree in Sag Harbor
Mrs. Russell Sage chooses to tear down and cut up a house rather than remove it to save a large shade tree. She bought the Seaman property for 10000 to build a public library honoring Col. and Mrs. John Jermain, with the village accepting the plan. The effort satisfies local residents who prize the shade tree and the library's future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Russell Sage
Sag Harbor
L. L
Woman’s Village Improvement Society
Farmer Raises 56 Pound Turkey in Indiana
Morocco Indiana reports Thomas Cantrell, a farmer north of town, claims he raised the largest gobbler seen in the county. The 56 pound gobbler weighed when sold, and he had sold several others in the 30 to 40 pound range.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morocco
Ind
Thomas Cantrell
Cantrell
Dolls and Daredevil Courage Amid Auto Chase
Sidney Graves an ambitious driver contends with Branscombe for Myra’s affection as a car mishap exposes his bravery when he leaps onto a moving vehicle to save Myra. Myra reveals she may be drawn to Graves beyond wealth and the thrill of motors.
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Hugh
Sidney Graves
Ea Coleman
Graves
Branscombe
Doll Man
Myra
Falls Village
Sidney
John
Rare toper shark display at Brighton aquarium
The London Globe notes a six foot toper shark in No 6 tank at Brighton aquarium. The dogfish like giant, weighing 80 to 90 pounds, with a large elephant sized mouth, was caught by Lane of Brighton two miles off the Palace pier and placed in the aquarium.
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Brighton Aquarium
London Globe
Aquarium
Lane
Brighton
Palace Pier
Mr. Lane
Kaisers Pet Dogs Well Cared For in Potsdam Kennels
The Kaiser's pet dogs live well at Potsdam and Berlin, with favorites Four brown dachshunds named Hexe Dachs Bella and Liesel. They accompany the emperor or travel with him. Mon Bijou palace kennel in Berlin is large and ivy framed with a kitchen and heated rooms. Rice and meat are cooked daily. a bath and pictures of past inmates adorn the walls.
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Potsdam
Bella
Liesel
Mon Bijou
Berlin
Americans Own Indian Mica Mine Near Calcutta
An American company operates a mica mine near Kodarma on the East India Railway about 250 miles from Calcutta. Several hundred workers are employed under a practical American mica man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kodarma
India
East India Railway
Calcutta
Homeless Man Charged in Willesden Begging Case
A long out of work man in Willesden England faced a begging charge. He testified he had been without work for a long period and lived chiefly on acorns while homeless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willesden
England
Louisville and Nashville Schedule Fragments Revealed
Local timetable shows No 37 Cincinnati Knoxville local at 10:00 am No 33 Cincinnati Jacksonville limited at 10:57 am No 9 Maysville Stanford local with Cincinnati collection at Paris departs 6:35 pm and No 31 Cincinnati Atlanta limited at 11:23 pm
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Cincinnati
Knoxville
Northbound Train Schedule Highlights and Stops
Northbound trains Nos. 34 10 38 and 32 run daily with varied stops. No. 34 Atlanta to Cincinnati departs 5:06 a m. No. 10 Stanford to Maysville loco collects at Paris for Cincinnati 7:23 a m. No. 38 Knoxville to Cincinnati arrives 2:50 p m and departs 2:53 p m. No. 32 Jacksonville to Cincinnati limited departs 5:45 p m. All stop at Winchester. Nos. 9 and 10 operate daily except Sunday.
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Atlanta
Daily Rail Connections and Junction Transfers Listed
Daily connections announced excluding Sundays show links between EX CEPT SUNDAY lines. Trains from EX L. and E. Junction connect with C. O. for Mt. Sterling while Campton Junction links with Mountain Central to Campton Ky. Beattyville Junction ties Nos 1 and 4 to L. A. Railway for Beattyville Ky. O. and K. Junction links with OG and K for Cannell City Ky and stations.
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L. & E. Junction
Mt. Sterling
Campton Junction
Mountain Central Ry
Campton
Beattyville Junction
L. & A. Railway
Beattyville
OG. & K. Railway
Cannel City
Shoe Economy Sample Shoe Store Ad
Shoe economy message invites fitting old shoes now and taking measurements for future use. Sample Shoe Store at 24 N. Main St promotes fitting services and measure taking for customers.
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N. Main St
Kentucky Fairs 1909 Schedule Across Counties
County fairs listed with start dates and durations in 1909. Clark Scott Blue Grass Rockcastle Bourbon State Lincoln Spencer Mercer Knox Ewing Shelby Laurel Boone counties have days ranging from 3 to 6. Readers invited to supply secretary dates at no charge.
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Clark County
Scott County
Blue Grass
Lexington
Rockcastle County
Bourbon County
State Fair
Louisville
Lincoln County
Spencer County
Mercer County
Knox County
Ewing
Shelby County
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Templin
M. Potts
Hubbard
Carnegie Institution
Women’s Improvement Society
Myrna
California
Uncle Sam
United States Forest Service
Thie
Forest Service
Maine
Michigan
Pacific Coast
Bureau of Labor
Sams Aned Ragok
Navtonavl Gorists
Chesapeake & Qhio
Louisville & Nashville
Exington & Eastern R’y CO
Cily
Winchester
Clay City
Stanton
Athol
Ar. Lexington
W. A. M’dowell
L Mer. Chas. Scott
Kentucky
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