Fire in Albany District Kills One Fireman and Wrecks Businesses
A major Albany blaze in the heart of the business district results in one fireman dead and several injured, with extensive property losses estimated between 500000 and 780000. Heaviest losses hit Long Rubber Stamp works and other manufacturers. Separately a Big Four excursion train wreck near Alexandria Indiana halts travel. no injuries to passengers despite several damaged cars.
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Albany
N. Y
Long Rubber Stamp Works
Crucible Steel Co
Lester Parker Furniture Co
Albany Abber Tire Wheel Co
Huth & Eisher Shirt Factory
United Shirt and Collar Co
Cadby Paper Box Co
Wertheim Bros
Columbia Sotel Co
Albany Lodge of Elks
Surveying parties to map irrigation sites in western states
Surveying teams will be sent to select and lay out irrigation locations in western states. Estimates conflict over total possible reclamation, with 260 million acres claimed by some but FFIL Newell of the geological survey and American Forestry Association secretary estimating no more than 60 million acres can be reclaimed.
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Regent
Ffil. Newell
Geological Survey
American Forestry Association
Chicago
Corm
Minneapolis
Ste
Siggo
Wall Street
Women nominating gains spread in Kansas county conventions
Kansas county conventions race to nominate more women for offices. Previously only school superintendent was held by a woman. This year women named for county clerk and register of deeds, Morris County Republicans nominate Miss Kate Keering for treasurer. Her three rival men offer to bond her 200000.
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Kansas
Register of Deeds
Morris County
Kate Keering
Train collision near Titer kills two on Chicago to St Paul run
A north bound passenger train on the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul road derailed after striking a box car on the main track at Titer Minnesota eight miles below Haskings. Fireman Burns of Red Wing died and an unknown tramp was killed. No passengers were killed or seriously injured, but all were badly shaken.
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Chicago
St. Paul
Milwaukee
Titer
Haskings
Minn
Burns
Red Wing
Captain Waylor to Write History of Spanish American War
Captain John W. M. Waylor of the Fourteenth Infantry, now in the War Department division of insular affairs, has been designated to write a history of the Spanish American War. The work will cover U S military history for the last six years, including the Cuban insurrection of 1826.
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John W. M. Waylor
Fourteenth Infantry
Division of Insular Affairs
War Department
United States
Tragedy at Woodsfield: 14-year-old Mrs Spencer Kills Husband
In Woodsfield Ohio Mrs Everett Spencer aged 14 fatally wounded her husband aged 21 as he slept and then killed herself. The couple had been married fewer than two months and were well connected. Authorities deem possible temporary derangement.
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Woodsfield
Everett Spencer
Professor discovers Solomon temple walls near Samaria
Dr Sellim of Vienna University reports finding walls and a gateway of the ancient Temple of Solomon in the Janohab area of Samaria while exploring Palestine for the imperial academy of sciences.
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Vienna
Neues Weiner Tageblatt
Sellim
Vienna University
Palestine
Imperial Academy of Sciences
Janohab
Samaria
Fairbanks Not Planning Retirement Says Indianapolis Journal
The Indianapolis Journal editorially denies New York papers claiming Senator Fairbanks will retire at the end of his Senate term. It states Fairbanks has no retirement plans and remains active in politics.
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Indianapolis Journal
New York
Fairbanks
Senate
Filipino court martial plea on water cure action
Major Glenn testified in Manila court martial denying wrongdoing in administering the water cure to natives. He asserted his action was justified and argued that every Filipino is an enemy and will always remain so.
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Glenn
Manila
Oxford Storm Ravages County Farms and Homes
A severe storm struck Oxford Michigan cutting a path eighteen miles from Thomas to Rochester. The event lasted about twenty five minutes unroofing several houses and blowing down a nearly finished residence of Harry Humphrey. Crops suffered extensive damage with corn leveled and wheat and oats tangled. Orchards lost fruit causing thousands in losses for farmers.
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Oxford
Mich
Thomas
Rochester
Harry Humphrey
Healthiest and least healthy American cities in 1901 Mortality rates
Official Marine Hospital reports show Chicago the healthiest large city in 1901 with 13.88 per 1000. St Louis 17.67, Philadelphia 18.27, Cincinnati 18.88, San Francisco 19.50, Boston 19.70, New York 20.00, Baltimore 20.23, Washington 21.14, New Orleans 21.45. Charleston 29.11 the worst. Ellsworth Wisconsin at 0.20 per 1000 tops small towns. Louisiana highest state rate at 20.65 while Arkansas logs 10.6. The West fared better overall than the East and Middle West.
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Marine Hospital
Chicago
United States
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
San Franciseco
Boston
New York
Baltimore
Washington
New Orleans
Charleston
Ellsworth
Wis
Louisiana
Arkansas
Gains in Postal Business in Chicago Office Reports
Reports from the Chicago post office show large year end gains across divisions. Registered articles total 5,017,510 vs 6,276,001 prior year, up 9.8 percent with June activity at 464,563 pieces. Second class matter receipts reach 58,350,000, while pounds processed hit 68,087,600.
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Chicago
Latour
Sotssto
Handshake Injuries Reported With Amputation Threats
A Des Moines town official and Corydon ex grand master J N McClanahan lost a hand after a long absent friend gripped him. The force caused broken small bones and a cancerous growth leading to amputation in a Chicago hospital. Miss Minnie Sk Bowman of Lancaster Pa also broke a wrist from a strong Philadelphia athlete handshake.
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Des Moines
J. N. McClanahan
Corydon
Masonic Order
Chicago
Minnie Sk. Bowman
Lancaster
Philadelphia
Failure of Cuban cattle importer in Havana causes market shock
The Duran firm in Havana, B. Duran, a Cuban cattle importer, fails with near 400000 in liabilities. New York creditors reportedly among Si1m0,000 owed. The crash sent shockwaves and may trigger further suspensions. Mir Duran imported cattle from Mexico and the Americas. The immediate cause cited is disease in Cuban pastures driving up costs. This marks the first notable failure in years.
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B. Duran
Havana
General Commission
New York
Bank Robber Fleeing After Cashier Shot. Arrest Near Woods
A man attempted to rob a Fortville bank, forcing $2,000 from the cashier at gunpoint before a shot and chase. He surrendered after a posse surrounded him. he later confessed his name and claimed to be a plumber from Marion Ohio with ties to Indianapolis.
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Jaone Handit
Adene
Tdortville
Fortville
Moon
A. Posse
Ham
Greenfield
A. Tall
Marion
Ohio
Tudiguapolis
Masked Men Kill Sheep in Wyoming Slaughter
A band of 150 masked men surrounded sheep camps 116 miles west of Landers in Iremont County and forced herders to abandon their flocks. They killed about 2,000 sheep from one herd and drove roughly 65,000 sheep into the mountains, leaving them to perish without protection. Herders are threatened with instant death if they pursue their flocks as Sheriff power wanes and militia may be summoned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Sam Galauxes
Landers
Iremont
Robbers Stop Mexican Central Train and Loot Wells Fargo Car
A north bound Mexican Central Railway train was halted near Bermejil Mexico by three American bandits. The Wells Fargo Express car was robbed of an estimated 53 000 dollars after a robber boarded the train arguing with the conductor over a ticket. The others burst into the express car and forced the messenger to open the safe taking all funds before fleeing into the mountains as pursuit began from the depot.
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Bermeillo
Mexico
Wells Fargo
Exeo
Laurales
Swindles Hit Illinois Central As Grand Jury Probes Fraud
An Illinois Central swindle targets the Southern Division. Investigators say the scheme involved old rosters, forged endorsements, and altered dates with about 100 workers, including road crews, implicated as a grand jury probes the losses. Several men are in New Orleans offices amid the ongoing inquiry.
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Whellinois Central
Grand Jury
Somme
New Orleans
Thousands of laborers needed in Canadian Northwest
Reports indicate 20000 to 25000 harvesters required as Canadian Pacific lines arrange cheap transport from Tingland, with General Manager McNiel in Winnipeg hoping to avert a grain blockade and noting the railroad has purchased two new engines and about 2000 cars.
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Canadian Northwest
Canadian Pacific Railroad
Allon Vod Beaver Steamship Dines
Tingland
McNieloff
Winnipeg
Fie
Jesse Tule
Catlettsburg
Fred Burchett
Ulumb
Senator Plumb
Carnegie Library
Mmporia
Kan
Rises
Ort Scott
New York City
Asphalt Trust
Odd Fellows Orphans
Checotah
T. U
I. A. Sweet
Las Vegas
N. M
D. K B. Cain
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe
Salina Cruz
Pacific
Tehuantepec
Woman to Be Executioner in Georgia Slaying Case
In Berrien County Georgia Sheriff promises a white woman will preside at the execution of Boisey Bryant, a colored man convicted of killing Adel marshal Wyo A Dlovers. The case centers on the murder amid gambling and keepers activity. the murdered marshal’s daughter asked for a public execution, and the sheriff said he would permit it.
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Boisey Bryant
Adel
Berrien County
D Bryant
Wyo A. Dloyers
Miss Plyers
Shorise Swindell
Locomotive Boiler Explodes at Ravenna Depot
In Ravenna Ohio a Baltimore and Ohio engine boiler exploded at the depot. Engineer Barnes is killed and fireman Calla Shelby Jamelson, and brakeman Charles M. Jones are seriously injured. The blast sent the crew across the depot area with wreckage scattered and rescuers reaching the scene hours later.
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Ravenna
Ohio
Barnes
CL. Calla
Shelby Jamelson
Charles M. Jones
Buried Treasure Hunt Aboard Ternanin Near South Seas
The schooner Ternanin sails from San Irancisco on a pleasure voyage that doubles as a treasure hunt for a reported stash of STU. Captain James Brown, a retired Atlantic coast mariner, leads the voyage aboard the Vormann with four or five Eastern friends seeking wealth on a distant island.
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Ternanin
San Irancisco
South Seas
Stu
James Brown
Athintic
Vormann
Grand Army Plans Memorial University at Mason City
The Grand Army of the Republic committee, led by Commander in Chief Pi Torrance, plans a Memorial University at Mason City. The Iowa and Minnesota societies propose a four year College of American History alongside medicine and liberal arts. The university is set to open September 10 with strong attendance.
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Grand Army
Memorial University
Mason City
Grand Army of the Republica Iittee
Pi ‘Torrance
the Nemorial University
Towa
Minneapolis Sil
Medicine
Liberal Arts
Governor calls Ohio Legislature to special session
Governor Nash issued a proclamation scheduling a special session on August 26 to govern municipalities as the Supreme Court has set aside laws and to repeal the Royer act which would limit the Court’s jurisdiction.
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Nash
Ohio
Supreme Court
Royer
Cholera Returns With Manila Outbreak and Train Wreck
Cholera cases in Manila rise to seventy eight on Saturday marking the largest outbreak since the decline. A Pan Handle eastbound limited train wreck near Nenia Ohio at midnight Thursday kills three in a sleeping car along with the engineer and fireman. A coal car derailment triggered the collision and fire.
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Manila
Nenia
Ohio
Ohio rider aims for San Francisco on one horse in 59 days
Claude Michelon of Dayton Ohio journeys toward San Francisco planning to cover the distance on a single horse in fifty nine days. He seeks two prizes in the trip. Senator McLaurin of South Carolina has declined a tender by the President for the vacancy on the United States Court of Claims.
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San Francisco
Claude Michelon
Dayton
Ohio
McLaurin
Senator McLaurin
South Carolina
United States Court of Claims
St Louis World Fair Dedication Set for April 30 1903
The dedication ceremony for the world's fair at St Louis is scheduled for April 30 1903 in the palace of liberal arts. The program will feature pageantry and oratory as part of the opening events.
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St. Louis
Palace of Liberal Arts
Kansas Supreme Court Ousts American Book Company
The Kansas Supreme Court issued a writ ousting the American Book Company from the state and barring it from transacting as a corporation until it secures a charter. The order follows Shawnee County’s petition in a dispute over supplying school books to the state police schools. Mars Julia Allen of Chicago loses 36,000 in a fraudulent Hot Springs real estate deal, per Chicago attorneys Norton and Brown.
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Kansas Supreme Court
American Book Company
Shawpee
Policc
Mars
Julia Alien
Chicago
Hot Springs
Ark
Albert J. Norton
William Eugene Brown
New Hawaii party formed after territorial convention split
The Elawaihin convention of the Home Rule Republican party ended in a split led by Prince Cupid and forty delegates who bolted to form an opposition party to Delegate Robert W. Wilcox.
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New Party
Hawaii
Elawaihin
Home Rule
Republican Party
Prince Cupid
Robert W. Wilcox
Jamaica for Annexation by United States
Planters across the larger West Indian islands discuss annexation to the United States due to dissatisfaction with imperial funding for the sugar industry. The move reflects discontent over the small monetary contributions from Britain.
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Jamaica
West Indian Islands
United States
Ireland Census Shows Mass Emigration to United States
The final Irish census returns presented to Parliament indicate over 3,000,000 people have emigrated from Ireland in fifty years. About 50 percent of emigrants went to the United States, reflecting a large pattern of transatlantic movement.
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Ireland
United States
Battle enlarges as miners strike heat city smoke problem
Strikes by anthracite miners burning of bituminous coal widens the fight over smoke prevention in New York and other Eastern cities, expanding the battle for municipal cleanliness.
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New York
St Louis Councilman Guilty in Doodle Scandal Case
In St Louis the jury found Harry A. Faulkner guilty of perjury linked to the doodle scandal and fixed punishment at two years in the penitentiary, the maximum being five years.
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St. Louis
Harry A. Faulkner
Weather crop report notes gains and damage across states
The weekly weather bureau summary shows corn strong in central valleys with good conditions in Nebraska Kansas Missouri and Illinois while Iowa floods and Missouri river bottoms suffer. Oats harvest largely complete in the South with ongoing oats work in central regions. Winter wheat harvesting disrupted by rains in northern districts with thrashing hindered in the central valleys. High winds hailstorms cause damage in Dakotas Minnesota and Pacific coast states. Overall the crop picture remains favorable for spring wheat and oats with some drought relief in the South and lingering moisture needs in parts of the Midwest and South Atlantic regions.
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Weather Bureau
Missouri
Mississippi
Lake
Ohio Valley
Middle Atlantic States
New England
Iowa
Illinois
Michigan
Oklahoma
Carolinas
Rocky Mountain
North Pacific Coast
Dakotas
Minnesota
Illnois
Nebraska
Kansas
Ulnois
California
Oregon
Washington
Southhern
Ohie
Upper
Dake
Where Custer Fell Fourth of July reenactment at Sheridan
On July 4 at Sheridan Wyoming near the Little Big Horn battlefield a dramatic reenactment depicted Custer's doomed 1876 clash. Fort McKinzie troops played Custers command while 1500 Crow and Cheyenne actors portrayed Sioux attackers in a bloodthirsty scare scene.
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Seridan
Wyo
Thorn
Custer
Fort Mclkenzie
Industrial outlook improves amid settling labor disputes
KR. G. Dun & Co's Weekly Review of Trade notes stronger prospects for active trade as labor controversies ease and fall sales prep rises. Pig iron prices stay firm, fuel and power shortages linger, and new orders lead time about a year. Structural material demand remains high while grain and cotton markets show mixed movement.
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KR. G. Dun & Co
New York
From Custer’s Grave to Civic News Across Lands
The article traces memorials at the national cemetery near the battlefield where Custer fell, noting initial burials, a hill summit shaft, and eventual reinterment of Custer at West Point. It also reports local crimes, gifts for libraries, railway plans, a Checotah orphan home, Japan’s expo funding, and a Tehuantepec geyser rising amid earthquakes.
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National Cemetery
Custer
West Point
N.Y
Market notes show varied livestock and grain prices across cities
Missouri to New York markets report cattle hogs and sheep values with grain futures and spot prices. Notable entry: Lewis Wilkins, 30, 8 ft 2 in, 365 lb, found dead in Chicago.
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Lewis Wilkins
Chicago
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