World News and Exhibits From Around the World
Spain plans sending 33000 more troops to Cuba to preserve a possession it once tried to sell. The San Francisco midwinter fair funded a public museum. Munich bans police and Reichstag discussions with penalties. Windsor knightage ceremony noted with Queen's interest. Artificial pearls are produced by inserting glass in oysters. New York shaving law upheld despite local exemptions. Hindu dowry issues rise in Bengal. Watch-glass making yields huge bubbles and large balls. Light rail concept for farms gains traction in France.
Danish snuff industry and mock bull fight ban
The passage notes snuff manufacture in Denmark is historically insignificant and now rare except among Swedes and elderly peasants. It also commends Atlanta for dropping a mock bull fight from its exposition, deeming it out of place and cheapening to the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denmark
Europe
Atlanta
Ireland Remains Solid for Home Rule in Election Returns
The Irish Nationalists gain seats in the next House of Commons, signaling continued support for home rule despite a hostile English stance. Tory-Unionist majority suggests concessions, if any, would follow different lines than past proposals. A geologist reports ancient Ohio River bed findings near Pittsburg with Canadian granite and glacial-era arrowheads, implying about 300,000 years of history. The bicycle debate sparks medical views on women’s strength and dress. Soo Canal freight climbs to 2,770,000 tons in July, surpassing prior records and widening the gap with Suez. Water transportation rapidly expanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
House of Commons
England
Ohio River
Pittsburg
Lake Ontario
American Ship Canal
The
Soo
Soo Canal
Sues Canal
Suez
Global News Digest Highlights From The Week
The bulletin notes Ambassador Eustis denied dropping the Waller case. It mentions the Bannock Indian scare at the War Department as an episode. Debney tours to Atlanta to chair the government exposition board. Light pork packing growth reduces to about 150 agricultural department assistants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eustis
Waller
War Department
Bannock
Notable Obituaries and Appointments in Transatlantic Notes
Reports indicate Frederick R. Coudert may join the national supreme bench. Loie Fuller in England is reported to be about to embrace Catholicism. Emeline Roach widow of shipbuilder John Roach dies at Larchmont Manor. Archbishop Corrigan marks his fifty fourth birthday. A discovery shows M Kirk ineligible as he is too young for Martin county Kentucky judgeship. John R. Barrett of Sedalia Missouri dies of Brights disease at sixty one. Archibald daughter of Sir Edwin Archibald and longtime New York consul dies in England. Jank Hl Pixley, veteran editor and politician, dies in San Francisco after a long illness. John C Wetmore of Elizabeth New Jersey dies. born Whitesboro New York in 1792, descendant of Elder Brewster of the Mayflower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emeline Roach
John Roach
Larchmont Manor
Westchester County
N. Y
Corrigan
New York
Newark
N. J
M. Kirk
Martin County
Kentucky
John R. Barrett
Sedalia
Bright
Mr. Barrett
Missouri
Miss Archibald
Sir Edwin Archibald
Halifax
N. S
England
Jank Hl. Pixley
San Francisco
California
Cascade of disasters and deaths reported nationwide
The casualty record lists multiple deadly incidents: a sawmill boiler explosion in Mt. Sterling Iowa killing three. a drowning aboard a Highland Lake boat near Eldred New York. a Cobden block fire in Le Mars Iowa with 15000 loss. a broker Henry Bowen dies after self injury in Dari en Conn.. severe storm damage in Pennsylvania and Ontario. lightning kills twenty five cattle in Kansas. several family deaths from natural gas poisoning in Jeffersonville Indiana. a child survives being wedged on railway ties in Woodstock Virginia. two tramps killed by a cow in Illinois. a young girl burns to death in Decatur Indiana. a Mich grandson consumes strychnine. a bark Eleanor M Williams salvage after collision with Stuttgart. a city elevator accident in Utica New York injures several including fatality. and a construction collapse in Martin block Jeremi ah Hess killed with others injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobden
le Mars
Iowa
Henry
Bowen
Darién
Conn
New York
Kansas
Lichtning
Henry Redd
Janes Lee
Lightnies
Prince Edward County
Alton
Marshall
Wile
Mary Movers
John Myers
Mattoon
Nelson van Moddleworth
Athens
Mich
Rodney Beckwith
Constantine
Stuttgart
Eleanor M. Williams
Davis
South Shore
Annie Goery
Goery
Decatur
Ind
Sins and Sinners and Sudden Deaths Across Cities
A roundup reports multiple violent incidents and crimes including Watts alias Wilson, a Pueblo forger serving five years. George Glass fatally shooting an unknown burglar in Grafton. a courthouse fight in Mynaha, Pa. robbery of John D. McKinnon’s Pittsburgh offices of stocks and bonds. Frank Annis found not guilty of arson causing his wife’s death in Flint. Sullivan’s suicide on a Kentucky farm. L L Osborne’s morphine act amid divorce trouble. J S Judge’s suicide tied to railroad woes. Hudson executed in York England for murder. arrest of leaders of a Whitesux gang in Georgia. McNorton shoots bride-to-be Sadie Laurine Johnson in Dallas. field shootout near Erie leaves men wounded. Mrs Kayden Rubermann seen cycling in St. Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watts
F. Bb. Wilson
Pueblo
Colo
George Glass
Grafta
Mynaha
Grafton
John D
William McWkinnon
Pittsburg
Frank Annis
Flint
Mich
HL. Sullivan
Columbian Fire Insurance Company
Elkton, Ky
Ll. L. Osborne
Kewanee
J. S. Judge
Tater Pacific Railroad Company
Sacramento
Cal
Flebert Hudson
York
Eng
Wiley Williams
William Williams
Lang Konkle
Aris, Tea
Whitecay
C. M. McNorton
Sadie Laurine Johnson
Dallas
Tex
Erie
Henry Gstlake
Barney Smith
Kayden Rubermann
Multiple Robberies and Murders Reported Across States
A string of violent incidents including Louis being knocked from her wheel and robbed of diamond earrings. H R Powell held up at Marshall Missouri. Patrick and Dennis Morgan fatally wounded in a drunken knife fight near Pittsburg. recapture of Zeke Bryant after a Kingston Tennessee convict camp killing. mob execution of Will Harris in Georgia. John M Smith shot in a family feud near Clinton. Robert Brook and Lewis Payne in Kentucky over a wheat quarrel. Gordon mine manager Brown robbed of gold ore and diamonds. John Dazowski bound over for a wife murder near Green Bay. Ida Dooley and James Doyle found shot in Pueblo. a bank check swindle led to a five year Lincoln penitentiary sentence for Louis Seiffert alias multiple names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis
Zeke Bryant
Kingston, Tenn
Will Harris
J. F. Monroe
Colquitt County
John M. Smith
Anderson County
Clinton
James Werrick
Robert Brook
Lewis Payne
Scott County
Trook
Payne
Ss. P. Brown
Gordon
Colorado
Ida Dooley
Pueblo
Col
James E. Doyle
Denver
American Bankers’ Association
Lincoln
Neb
Louis Seiffert
Max G. Mendle
Nathan A Meyers
George B. Hyman
Herman Bergman
Oscar Silverman
David S. Berman
International Briefs from Foreign Shores
Prince Ferdinand of Bulgaria returns to Sofia and Gladstone stresses American public opinion on Armenian matters. An American vessel lands arms and recruits in Cuba for insurgents. Gladstone denies advocating abolishing the second chamber. President Barrios of Guatemala narrowly escapes a possible assassination during target practice. Berlin allows women to study medicine dentistry and pharmacy. New Zealand Postmaster General notes missing subsidy from Britain for the Canada Australia line. Former Uruguayan president Herrera Obes injures his leg when a revolver misfires at a theater. Montevideo fears assassination rumor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Ferdinand
Bulgaria
Sofia
Gladstone
Cuba
Barrios
Guatemala
Ministry of Education
Berlin University
Ward
New Zealand
Great Britain
Corbett Fitzsimmons barroom encounter headlines and more
A Philadelphia barroom bout between Corbett and Fitzsimmons drew sensational talk though no blood was shed. Other notices include a Memphis Bank of Shelby suspension, Niagara Falls searchlights by the Michigan Central, and various local and national events from the late 19th or early 20th century.
Minnesota In Brief Day-by-Day Summary of State Doings
A compact North Star State digest outlines notable events from the week across Minnesota. It highlights political, social, and civic developments, providing quick reads on local decisions, notable meetings, and public notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Star
Notable Deaths and Fires Hit Minnesota Towns
Friday reports multiple fatalities and property fires across Minnesota. Jule La Croix in Dayton dies of heart failure, L. K. Aaker of Alexandria dies after a three week illness, and Mrs. James Crocker dies suddenly in Inman. Staples Attlee Saw Mill boarding house in Stillwater is gutted by fire with $600 loss. G Erickson injuries from wheel incident at Milan. David Wolf threshing outfit burns at Windom in a second such loss this season, suspected incendiary origin. Architects Wengenstein and Baillie of Duluth have plans for Itasca county courthouse costing 340 009 which are accepted. An Andrew Johnson steam threshing outfit burns at Windom, with several stacks of grain lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jule la Croix
Dayton
Hennepin County
L. K. Aaker
Alexandria
James Crocker
Homer Crocker
Inman
Staples-Attlee Saw Mill Company
Stillwater
G. Erickson
Milan
David Wolf
Windom
Wengenstein & Baillie
Duluth
Itasca County
Andrew Johnson
Lake City News Bites and Local Notices
The article notes the death of an eighteen month old child from cholera infantum and the death of milk supplier Frank W. Miller near Lake City. It records a marriage between Ruth Hunton and Robert Slater in Lake City. It mentions Moorhead Episcopal Church women planning a women’s edition of the Moorhead Daily News and memorial services in Hinckley for forest fire victims. It also reports railroad repairs at Columbia Junction and mobilization of workers to a new lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank W. Miller
Lake
Lake City
Ruth Hunton
Minneapolis
Robert Slater
Hudson
Wis
C. Clement
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Moorhead
F. L.tillotson
B. I. Markall
John A. Baker
Hinckley
Fires, thefts, and big timber deals across Minnesota
On Sunday August 18 a fire at Frank Webber’s farm near Elysian destroyed all grain with a loss of 1600 dollars and no insurance. Two Hastings men were duped by a stranger using bogus checks drawn on St Paul’s First National Bank. Thieves near Mallory robbed Thomas Hunter of horses harness and a new buggy. Rochester trustees elected J W Mason and T H Titus to lead the state insane hospitals board. The Rochester asylum bid for a dining hall was awarded to Butler Ryan of St Paul at 57900 after ten bids. In Duluth a major pine deal between John J. Rupp and Knox Lumber moved 70 million to 80 million feet of pine for 180000 to 200000 dollars, securing future mill supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Webber
Elysian
Miller Bros
Hastings
St and St
First National Bank of
Hunter
State Insane Hospitals
Rochester
J. W. Mason
Fergus Falls
T. H. Titus
Rochester Asylum
Butler- Ryan Company
St. Paul
Northwest
Duluth
John J. Rupp
Saginaw
Knox Lumber Company
Ely
Lumber
Fly
Rupp
Local notes mix false death report and inquest chatter
Jule La Croix of Anoka is reported dead but believed alive with possible recovery. Carl Ross of Camdentown dies amid suspected poisoning, inquest promised. Past domestic trouble sparks investigation. An engine fire on the C M and St P line burns about twenty bushels of J Peterson’s wheat near Hlector. Judge Jamison hears alimony in Buffalo. divorce granted to Mrs. Scher enik. Meining assaulted on West Duluth sewer job. recovery expected. Prairie chicken hunts set for Sept 1 near St. Cloud. threshing yields rise with wheat averaging over 21 bushels per acre and oats up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jule la Croix
Anoka
Carl Ross
Camdentown
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
J. Peterson
Jamison
Buffalo
Schefchik
Louis Meining
Duluth
Antonio Cordick
Meining
Cordick
St. Cloud
I'¢ Country
Brown's Valley
Grand lodge forms Sons of Herman in Stillwater
Tuesday reports show Stillwater officers organize a lodge of Sons of Herman with thirty five members at flector. The item notes a fatal lightning death of Louis Levans age twenty in Moonshine near Graceville and a major logging contract in Stillwater to cut Mille Lacs logs for F Wey erhaeuser. Ed T Olson faces stabbing his father near Montevideo. Prairie chickens expected plentiful around Taylor’s Falls. Duck numbers down due to spring hunting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stillwater
Sons of Herman
Flector
Louis Levans
Leveen
Moonshine
Graceville
Artichoke
O'Neill Bros
F. Weyerhaeuser
St. Croix
Ed T. Olson
T. H. Olson
Rosewood Township
Montevideo
Taylor's Falls
Fire destroys Aitkin Cooperage mill and blacksmith shop
Aitkin saw, stave and heading mill and blacksmith shop burned at Aitkin. The sawmill, owned by Knox and DeLaittre and leased to Aitkin Cooperage, suffered about 15000 dollars in losses with little insurance. The cause is unknown, all machinery is a total loss, and rebuilding is uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aitkin Cooperage Company
Aitkin
Knox & DeLaittre
Fair pace demand exceeds capacity at state exhibit halls
Local reports note exhibitor demand at the state fair surpasses available building space. Prolific business figure Joseph J Kovars of Riverside mill Owatonna has assigned assets to Anton J Kovars after a prior fire. In Minnesota news, a series of deaths and accidents includes John Martinson aged 58 killed by a horse and buggy overturn, and Patrick Lennon’s harvest worker George Ryne dying after illness at the Vermillion area poor farm. Judge Charles L Lewis of the Elev enth district Duluth resigns to return to law practice, effective Sept 1. A fatal buggy crash near Redwood Falls claims the infant occupant. Owaton oun suffers a major fire threatening commercial properties including Winona Lumber Company guard and office, G I Holden cooper shop and warehouse. losses total about 15000 with partial insurance. Holden’s loss set at 2500 with 1600 insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph J. Kovars
Riverside
Owatonna
Anton J. Kovars
George Ryne
Fenton
Mich
Patrick Lennon
Vermillion
John Martinson
Port Douglas
Charles L. Lewis
Eleventh Judicial District of
Minnesota
Duluth
Gov
Clough
Lewis
John Shaffer
Renville County
Redwood Falls
Jasper Stegner
North Redwood
Owatonoun
Winona Lumber Company
G. I. Holden
Holden
Diverse Across Minnesota From Deaths to Rail Expansion
Mrs E R Steele of Hastings dies at 34. Page Morris named district judge at Duluth replacing Lewis. Minnesota liquor dealers form a state association in Minneapolis. Catholic church vault at New Ulm looted 200 dollars. Mrs Christianson of Madison severely burned in kerosene stove explosion. prognosis poor. Judge Buckham refuses injunction against Northfield mill pond fill. Abbott escaped Rochester asylum found at Bixby and returned. Melrose gains first division of Great Northern line. two crews leveling city donated ground. Cathedral Parish School of St Cloud articles signed for state record. signers include Bishop Marty and Rev Jones. Gaylord notes: threshing good, wheat yields 22-30 bu/acre, potato crop poor, corn fair, oats barley rye good, Tay scarce, pastures poor, wells dry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Minneapolis
New Ulm
Christianson
Madison
Buckham
Faribault
Northfield
Mill Pond
Irank TL
Abbott
Rochester Insane Asylum
St. Cloud
Martin Marty
Pann
Edward Jones
I. Macdonald
The
Daily News
Sebastian Reichert
Gaylord
Tay
Market reports from grain and live stock centers
Chicago and other cities report mixed futures and cash prices for wheat corn oats and livestock. Prices show advances in some contracts while others hold steady or slip with traders watching demand and regional trends.
Government Chemist Praises Royal Baking Powder
The U S Government Chemist after testing for the Indian Department said Royal Baking Powder is the purest in quality and highest in strength of any baking powder he knows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Indian Department
Yield in Three States Estimate of Wheat Harvest
The Orange Judd farmer reports a large wheat crop across Minnesota and the Dakotas after harvests earlier than usual. Minnesota yields range from 10 to 27 bushels with an average near 18. North Dakota averages 17.3 and shows high Red River valley results. South Dakota averages 12 with best returns in the southwest. Total state estimates: Minnesota 54,000,000. North Dakota 50,000,000. South Dakota 32,000,000 bushels. figures labeled liberal and higher than official 1891 projections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Orange Judd
Minnesota
Dakotas
le Sueur
North Dakota
Red River Valley
Traill
Cavalier
Jim River Valley
Dickey
Barnes
South Dakota
Lake
Union
Jim River
Clark
Aurora
Bowdle
Davidson
Eight Men Killed in Carnegie Steel Braddock Explosion
An explosion at Carnegie Steel Furnace H in Braddock Pennsylvania killed eight Hungarian workers and injured eighteen others. A clogged furnace top from a dumped barrow of material trapped gas and caused the blast that destroyed $30,000 in property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Carnegie Steel Company
Braddock
James Harrison
James Harris
MelKkeesport
Minnesota Delegates Named for Farmers Convention in Atlanta
Gov. Clough appoints Minnesota representatives to the national farmers congress in Atlanta October 10 to 14. One delegate from each district and two at large will attend. District appointees include John Bain Frame Winona C D Gilfillan Morgan Redwood Ole Waeseth Aspeland Goodrite Oliver Dalrymple St Paul H F Brown Minneapolis C Buckman Little Falls Morrison A J Lund Vining Otter Tail. at large John L Gibbs Ironeva Freeborn O Gregg Minneapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
St. Paul
Gov. Clough
Farmers’ National Congress
Atlanta
John Bain
Frame
Winona County
C. D. Gilfillan
Moergan
Redwood County
Ole of Waeseth
Aspeland
Goodrite County
Oliver Dalrymple
H. F. Brown
Minneapolis
C. B. Buckman
Little Falls
Morrison County
A. J. Lund
Vining
Otter Tail County
John L. Gibbs
Ironeva
Freeborn County
Gregg
Baking powder competition favors Royal in tests
The Royal baking powder consistently surpassed competitors in purity, strength, and wholesomeness tests at government and World’s Fair juries, never receiving a favored or equal showing from rivals in this scrutiny.
Sergeant Floyd Reburied in Lewis and Clark Ceremonies
Reburial of Sergeant Charles Floyd, Lewis and Clark expedition member who died in 1804 near Sioux City, Iowa, marked by elaborate ceremonies. Dr. Elliott Cowes and Prof. James Butler spoke on the expedition’s history and Floyd’s death for Floyd Memorial Association members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Iowa
Charles Floyd
Missouri
Elliott Cowes
Washington
James Butler
Madison
Wis
Floyd Journal
Floyd Memorial Association
Cowes
Butler
Itovd
Disappearance of Chicago Looking Glass Chief Beyer
Conrad H. Beyer president of the Chicago Looking Glass company has vanished and creditors believe he fled to Frankfort on the Main. Reportedly he carried a large sum of cash to be shared among the creditors though no body is found and no definite clue exists at present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Conrad H. Beyer
Chicago Looking Glass Company
Frankfort-on-the- Main
Pullman Ends Wine Sales in Wyoming Cars
The Pullman company discontinued selling wines and liquors in its cars in Wyoming rather than obtain the necessary licenses, following a notification to comply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pullman Company
Wyoming
Americans in danger in Asia Minor amid Armenian campaign
The report describes anxiety in Marsovan near Amasia in the Sivas vilayet as Armenians accuse Americans of spying. An Armenian priest was killed at Scutari opposite Constantinople, and many Armenians are imprisoned. Thirteen students from the American college were expelled last year, with five professors named, two of whom are Americans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Marsovan
Amasia
Editor Weds Miss Ann C Johnson in Colo ceremony
W J Semelroth editor of the International Evangelist and Missouri Sunday School supervisor wed Miss Ann C Johnson of Memphis Tenn at noon in Yughland Lake Colorado after a short stay at Estes Park the couple will reside in St Louis with friends invited to call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yughland Lake
Colo
W. J. Semelroth
Missouri Sunday School Association
Ann C. Johnson
Memphis
Tenn
Estes’ Park
Semerroth
St. Louis
Durrant Case Grows Stronger Over Evidence Links
San Francisco August 22 The prosecution in the Theodore Durrant case develops testimony aimed at exposing his conduct with women. Witnesses claim insults to young women and letters from Durrant to female acquaintances will be offered, including a suggestive note to Helen Henry, an actress, prompting multiple women to avoid his social invitations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Theodore Durrant
Durrant
Helen Henry
Emmet Cole Attacks Chief in Affidavit
In Pierre South Dakota on August 22 Emmet Cole filed an affidavit accusing the census commissioner’s office of wrongdoing The affidavit claims March 12 1895 appointment as clerk and March 15 discharge for subordination and incompetency Cole says subordination involved withholding salary as boodle and cites alleged boodling in the state Wheeler answers calling Cole a poor drunken creature who did little work and was dismissed after five months with all due pay
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. A. Wheeler
Labor
Wheeler
Emmet Cole
Train Hold-Up Near Gutenburg On Overland Flyer
Union Pacific Overland Flyer bound for Omaha was seized by highwaymen between Brady Island and Gutenburg Nebraska. The engine was detached and the loot taken as a pursuit began toward Gothenburg. No total of boodle known. officials expect confrontation as armed bandits fled into the countryside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific
Omaha
Gutenburg
Neb
Overland Flyer
Brady Island
Gothenburg
North Platte
Jesse James
No. S
Michigan
Grand Rapids
Mich
Chicago & West Michigan Road
Kalamazoo
Timothy Murphy
Rice
Wei
Bageaveman
Express
Royal Cream-of-Tartar Baking Powder Leads In Strength
Government analyses show Royal cream-of-tartar baking powder yields 160.6 cubic inches of leavening gas per ounce, the highest among samples. Eight other brands averaged below 111 cubic inches per ounce, indicating Royal's superior strength in leavening capability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Lawyers Will Meet in Detroit for ABA Assembly
In Detroit on Aug 28 the National Assembly of the American Bar Association opens for a week. Among the notable figures expected is James C. Carter of New York, signaling a gathering of many famous lawyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
National Assembly of the American Bar Association
James C. Carter
New York
Prominent Lawyer Carter to Preside at Meeting
Carter, born October 14, 1827 in Lancaster Massachusetts, educated at Derby Academy and Harvard Law School, admitted to the bar in 1853. His career shows faithful study and talent, with the Alaska seal controversy between Great Britain and the United States cited as his most famous case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dent
Carter
Lancaster
Mass
Derby Academy
Hingham
Harvard Law School
America
Alaska
Great Britain
United States
Walker Bros Largest Farmers in Lancaster Make Assignment
Lancaster Ky August 22 The Walker Bros composed of B. E. H. L. W. S. and A. K. Walker prominent farmers politicians and citizens made an assignment yesterday. Assets about 60000 liabilities 61000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
Walker Bros
BE. HL. W. S
A. K. Walker
County
Eight Drowned In Baltic Steamer Collision
Cologne reports a passenger steamer struck a barge near Melrum on August 22 causing a sinking. Eight persons are confirmed drowned. several others are missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cologne
Melrum
This Hangs Him. The Final Link in the Chain of Evidence
A San Francisco paper reports the last link in the Durrant case is found. Mrs. Leake of 124 Bartlett street says she saw Theodore Durrant and Blanche Lamont enter Emanuel church at 4 15 on April 3, the day of Miss Lamont disappearance. She knew both involved and waited to become a witness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Theodore Durrant
Emanuel Church
Durrant
Blanche Lamont
Miss Lamont
Leake
Bartlett Street
Geologic expedition members reach Fort Washakie safe
A Princeton geologic expedition party separated during the Indian scare arrived at Fort Washakie in Wyoming unharmed. They were reported safe after a period of concern over their whereabouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lander
Wyo
Princeton Geological Expedition
Fort Washakie
Seventeen Gilkey Anson Mill Workers Strike In Merrill
Seventeen men from the Gilkey & Anson company mill in Merrill Wisconsin quit their jobs today demanding better wages. A general strike of mill hands is being considered. The strikers are from the same class of workers who led a major walkout here two years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrill, Wis
Gilkey & Anson Company
Death of Burt E. Hyde on Swinburne Island Yellow Fever Ward
New York reports the death of Burt E. Hyde who was moved from Hoffman to Swinburne Island and died this afternoon from yellow fever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Burt E. Hyde
Hoffman
Swinburne Island
Miners Strike at Loup Creek Excludes Glenjean in Charleston
All the miners of Loup Creek except those at Glenjean went on strike today in Charleston West Virginia. About 800 workers are idle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
Loup Creek
Glenjean
Cleveland Goes Fishing on Buzzards Bay Yacht Trip
The steam yacht Oneida anchored in Buzzards Bay Massachusetts today after returning from Marion. Owner E Benedict and the president went fishing this morning and were away all day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Buzzards Bay
Mass
Oneida
Marion
E. ©. Benedict
Battle on Straight Creek Ends in Wounding
In Kentucky on Straight Creek Wiley Black was shot through the neck and will die. John Hilton and Leonard Caldwell were each shot in the arm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Straight Creek
Kentucky
Wiley Black
Will
John Hilton
Leonard Caldwell
Mora Claim Agreement for Payment Sidesteps Interest
An agreement signed by Secretary Olney Minister Dupuy de Lome Antonio Mora and Mora's counsel settles the Mora claim for 1.5 million dollars on September 16. The claimant waives all interest and accepts the full settlement. Negotiations followed De Lome and Olney’s departure from Washington with counsel summoned to New England for signatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Olney
Dupuy de Lome
Spain
Antonio Maximo Mora
Mora
de Lome
New England
Seven Drowned As Yacht Sinks In Storm Near Buffalo
A small pleasure yacht carrying fifteen men from East Buffalo stockyards sank near Buffalo Harbor during a heavy sea created by a strip wind. Seven men drowned before life saving crews could reach the scene, with two names known as Frank Buggmann and Jaco Baumann among the victims and others unnamed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
N. Y
Tng Fb
Maytham
East Buffalo Stock Yards
Frank Buggmann
Jaco Baumann
Plenty Schindler
Charles Fischer
Thomas F. Cannon
Royal Baking Powder Proves Safest After Two Years
An article urges using the Royal baking powder as the safest option after two years of experience. It notes official demonstrations of its purity and wholesomeness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iwo
New Bank in Sioux City to Open September Fifteenth
The Live Stock National bank in Sioux City Iowa will open Sept. 15. It is organized by the Credits Commutation company to handle cattle paper and stock yard business. Capital stock is $100000. Stockholders are eastern capitalists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Bank
Sioux City
Iowa
New Live Stock National Bank
Credits Commutation Company
Red River Drainage Plans Advance in Minnesota
E G Valentine of the Red River drainage commission is in St Paul meeting railroads and landowners along the proposed canal route in Clay Wilkin and Marshal counties to secure rights of way. Work on the last contract has progressed well this summer though rain hindered it a bit. A commission meeting will be held within a week to set contracts or confirm fall work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red River Drainage
St. Paul
E. G. Valentine
Red River Drainage Commission
Railhroad
Clay, Wilkin
Marshal Counties
Bloody Saloon Fight in Kansas City
In Murdock's saloon Kansas City a fatal stabbing occurred when railroad worker William Cunningham died after a brawl involving William M. Thomason T. M. Catlom and Ben Shannon. Thomason admits the stabbing claiming self defense while Shannon escaped. Cul lom and Thomason were arrested as the bar fight left the scene a slaughter house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City, Special
William
Cunningham
William M. Thomason
T. M. Catlom
Ben Shannon
Murdock
Cullom
Thomason
Shannon
Thomas
Death by Suicide at Heilemann Brewery Barn
Henry Heilemann a principal stock holder and master brewer at Heilemann Brewing in La Crosse Wisconsin shot himself in the head with a revolver in a brewery barn. He was 26, educated, and had been in poor health. no motive is known.
Massachusetts census first count highlights state growth
The Bay State reports its fifth decennial census figures. Horace G Wadlin, head of the bureau of statistics of labor, released the initial count showing Massachusetts population at 482,495,345, up 553,204 or 28.48 percent from 1885.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Massachusetts
Guy
Horace G. Wadlin
Bureau of Statistics of Labor
Regent Smedley Resigns Amid Board Strife
Regent Smedley of Grant county submitted his resignation today citing member quarrels on the board. He is fatigued by the scrapping and hopes to depart, though the resignation may not be accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre
Smedley
Grant County
Veteran Soldier Reclaims Strength with Pink Pills
The 63 year old Alexandria resident William Miller, a Civil War veteran of the 60th New York, suffered rheumatism and kidney trouble after campaigns with Hooker and Sherman. He found relief after using Dr Williams Pink Pills, reporting renewed energy and pain relief after two boxes. He resumed active work aiding neighbors and repairing a pump.
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Post-News
Alexandria
Mina
William Miller
Min
St. Lawrence County
New York
Comepany K
60Th New York
Army of the Potomac
Gete Tysburg
Tennessee
Hooker
Chickamauga
Sherman
Sea
Minnesota
Blue Forth County
Dr. Williams
Lewis Kyvans
Williams
Underground romance on a carriage ride
A man and his pale wife enter a carriage on the underground. The husband is abusive to others but gentle to his wife. The wife asks when they will reach Richmond and the husband promises they will be home in forty minutes. Passengers feel for the wife as the couple’s tender dynamic stands in contrast to the man’s cruelty.
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Tie
Richmond
Mantel shelf decor contrasts with towering cabinets
Decorators urge severe simplicity for mantel pieces yet lament the imposing cabinet with stacked niches like a mausoleum. They note royal Worcester china is out of fashion and suggest Bohemian bowls, a dozen framed photos, and a pair of candlesticks as tasteful parlor ornaments.
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Royal Worcester
Mothers praise Parker's Ginger for many ailments
Mothers who have used Parker's Ginger for years say it benefits more than other medicines. It is claimed to ease every form of distress and weakness.
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Parker
Gulf water travels two years to reach Norway coast
The statement notes a travel time of two years for gulf water to move from Florida to the coast of Norway, indicating a slow oceanic transport process across the Atlantic with potential implications for marine conditions and coastal influence.
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F Florida
Noreway
Hindercorna Corn Remedy Promises Easy Walking
A 16th century note touts Hindercorna as a simple remedy that removes corns, making walking a pleasure. Available at druggists.
Burglary Threat in Detroit Tribune Snippet
A terse dialogue shows a burglar demanding the householder exit and threatening to wake his wife, while forcing him to deliver a letter. The fragment reflects a tense domestic confrontation reported in a Detroit newspaper context.
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Detroit Tribune
Do You Wish to Adopt a Child
Address the International Children's Home Society in Chicago Illinois to adopt a child on a ninety days trial. Rev Dr Frank M Gregg General Manager invites prospective parents to respond with a stamped return. Such a child as you may desire is available regardless of age.
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International Children’s Home Society
la Salle Street
Chicago
Ilinois
Frank M. Gregg
Little Bess Quips About Visitor in Philadelphia Record
A Philadelphia Record quote shows Little Bess playfully denying assumptions about a visitor's race. The exchange includes a remark about being accused of niggardliness by the visitor’s father, reflecting period dialogue and attitudes.
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Little Bess
Mr. L
Philadelphia Record
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Saratoga
Bengal
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Globe
People In Print
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National Supreme Bench
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John C. Wetmore
Elizabeth
Ife
Whitesboro
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iCy
Highland Lake
Eldred
Pietro Morino
Pennsylvania
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Montgomery County
Molna King
Jeffersonville
Winsted
Kate Danahy
Woodstock
Utica
Jeremiah Hess
Bank of Shelby
Louisville
Grand Army
Niagara Falls
Michigan Central Road
Warren County
Grand Haven
H. M. Tilsworth
Jose de Jesus Noe
Golden Gate Park
San Miguel Beach
Holland
Corbett-Fitzsimmons
Corbett
Fitzsimmons
Burke
Sioux Falls
Seventh Regiment of
Michigan Infantry
Battle of
Fair Oaks
Ransom
A. B. Simpson
Christia Alliance
Old Orchard
West Virginia
McCorkle
Parkersburg
Carl Theodore Seibert
Belleville
Catherine Rieder
O'Fallon
Barbara Kaster
Benedict
Vinita
Ind. T
Congress
H. G. Young
Columbia Junction
Duluth, Missabi & Northern Railway
Missabi Road
E. R. Steele
Page Morris
Texas
Western Rangers
Milwaukee
el L-De
Northern
Paul
Carnegie Steel Works
Braddock, PA
Sergt
Floyd
Nebraska
American Bar Association
James CC. Carter
Him
Bay State
Kine
Dt. Kiine
Arch Bt
Phila
Mae Winslow
Delaware
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Hood’s
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