Bessemer Herald World News Briefs: Disasters and Deaths
Chicago population tops 2,300,000 in census. Oliver Belmont dies after appendicitis operation in Hempstead NY. Paris banquet poisoning affects 300 Automobile Club guests. one death reported. Dentists and boat fatality near Ashland Nebraska. Wabash railroad verdict and appeals underway. Train accident near Henton Iowa. engineer falls unconscious. Edwards Wood conspiracy verdicts and fines. Duluth legacy gifts Miss Edith Bane. Sioux and Ute tribal tensions and spring work contrast. Western League standings update. Miss Lena Lundberg dies by suicide in Chicago hospital. Mrs Margarethe Raster found drowned near Winnetka Illinois.
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Salt Creek
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Macao
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City Hospital
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Lewin A. Wood
Forest BB
Wood
Page Morris
St. Paul
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Giles Gilbert
Duluth
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Miss Bane
Cheyenne
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Nerman Raster
Ilinois Staats Zeitung
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Clare Ott
Republican Hosts Gather in Chicago for Party Convention
Chicago voters and politicians gather as Republican hosts prepare for the national convention at the Coliseum. Temporary chairman J C Burrows of Michigan will keynote, with Elmer Dover reading the official call and John R Malloy of Ohio famed for his vocal presence.
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Cortelyou
Roosevelt
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Elmer Dover
National Committee
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Mr. New
J. C. Burrows
Michigan
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Kalamazoo
Mich
Congress
Senate
John R. Malloy
Ohio
Ohio House of Representatives
Malloy
Machinery of the Republican Convention Deliberations
The piece explains how delegates to a national convention are chosen through district primaries and local party leaders, with the national committee and credentials committee deciding who may participate. It names Larry New, Thomas Williamson, George A. Wilson, Asher C. Hinds, William S. Stone and describes roles from parliamentarian to sergeant at arms, plus notes on a Mayfield, Kentucky fire destroying utilities.
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Larry
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National Committee
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Edwardsville
George A. Wilson
Des Moines
Asher C. Hinds
Washington, D. C
Cannon
Reed
Senderson
Winds
William S. Stone
Baltimore
Destructive regional storm leaves dozens dead
A western storm and tornado swept Nebraska Kansas and surrounding states causing at least twenty three deaths and many injuries. Destruction hit towns including Byron Carleton Geneva Fairfield Shickley and Riverton with widespread property losses and collapsed buildings. Across Iowa Montana and Wisconsin the cyclone damaged homes farms and infrastructure in towns like Charles City Mauston and Great Falls. The Missouri river valley floodwaters reached previously unseen levels disrupting railroads mines and industries.
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Byron
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Courtland
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Webster
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Thayer
Carleton
Fairfield
Deshler
Shickley
Geneva
Ong
Riverton
Lester Carter
Carter
Shickley Farm
Chester
Kane
Ned
Hardy
Charles City
Iowa
Montana
Missouri River
Great Falls
Chateau
Navy Band Salute Aboard Ship Ends In Uniform Respect
On a rainy voyage near the equator the ship’s band performed the Star Spangled Banner between decks. Crew kept dignified, coats on, hats ready, preserving decorum despite heat and dishabille before the signal to play. Roosevelt signed militia reorganization bill, arming costs capped at 2 million.
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United States
J. A. Crain
National Guard Association
Oliver
War Department
Secretary of War
Toledo Lifts Beer Garden Ban After Years
Telegraphic briefs report the temporary end of the beer garden and dancing hall curbs in Toledo. Fire damaged Ford & Co planing mill and Mansfield lumber yard with about 60 thousand dollars in losses. Retired Brig. Gen. Evan Niles, veteran of three wars, died in San Francisco. A Pittsburg pipeshop fire at Best Manufacturing on Twenty fourth Street and the Allegheny Valley railway caused about 75 thousand dollars in damage.
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Ford & Co
Mansfield
Ohio
Evan Niles
San Francisco
Best Manufacturing Company
Twenty-fourth Street
Allegheny Valley Railway
Pittsburg
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Urges Care for Female ills
The ad cites backache and nervous symptoms signaling feminine illness and promotes Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a fast remedy. It cites testimonials from Mrs Will Young of Rockland Maine and Mrs Augustus Lyon of East Earl Pennsylvania praising relief after use. The copy outlines ailments including displacements inflammation ulceration fibroid tumors irregularities and bearing down pain and endorses a long history of use.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Will Young
Columbia Ave
Rockland
Augustus Lyon
East Earl
Mrs. Pinkham
Spiritualistic Seance in St Joseph Ends with Risque Question
A St Joseph tale recounts a spiritualistic meeting where the late Daniel Miller, a six foot seven man, reportedly appeared in spirit. Asked if he was in heaven and an angel, the shade affirmed both. The crowd erupted when the questioner then asked how tall he stood from tip to tip, drawing amused reactions.
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St. Joseph
Daniel Miller
Daniel
Heaven
Dan
A Gentle Request About Favoritism in Horse Picks
Mrs Tor kins complains to Charlie about paying excessive attention to popular horses before races. She notes a bad habit of selecting favorites who are headlined before the event and left friendless after, reflecting a wary view of public opinion in racing.
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Charlie
Two Topers A Teacher's Experience With Postum
A Minnesotan schoolteacher known as The Postum Preacher shares how coffee caused nervous prostration and how Postum improved her health. She describes her conversion with her husband, noting steadier nerves, better sleep, and improved appetites after boiling Postum with cream. The letter ends urging readers to try Postum and hints at ongoing letters.
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Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
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