Old World names and empire notes in Brainerd Dispatch
The Brainerd Dispatch surveys frequent headlines from across the globe and era. It notes that England, Scotland and Ireland favor Smith MacDonald and Murphy, laments a London comic paper, discusses Russia Japan Cuba and Nicaragua, mentions overtime in New England factories, and recalls a British siege at Buenos Aires as an early Monroe Doctrine touchstone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Scotland
Ireland
Smith, MacDonald
Murphy
Eastern clergy face strong staying power at home says bishop
A western episcopal missionary bishop, who recently tried to lure young eastern clerics west, wrote to a city friend that eastern men have great staying power staying at home. He quips about no samina while noting their attachment to home.
Japan Holds Uneasy Grip Pending Treaty Details
A London report notes Japan's hold over China remains unclear until the peace treaty details are known. The tael word is said to have five meanings in China, with one tael equaling 500.75 grains troy and five taels existing among coins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
China
Atlanta hotel boom driven by exposition
The hotel fever grips Atlanta as developers plan eight story granite hotels and cheap temporary structures. The exposition is underway and about 300 men are employed on the grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
American three cylinder locomotive and enduring court records
The article notes the rarity of single expansion three cylinder locomotives and claims an American origin. It highlights large railroad employment, estimating about 900,000 workers and upto 2,000,000 related dependents. It adds Northampton county Virginia maintains the oldest continuous court records since 1682, tied to early London company plans before Jamestown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Northampton County
Virginia
United States
Jamestown
London Company
Lancet notes temperance trend and effective lecture
The London Lancet reviews thirty two years of statistics and finds a steady reaction against drinking. It states the evil of intemperate drinking will find its own remedy as painful consequences become apparent and adds a pointed temperance lecture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lancet
France budgets compared with United States costs
France with about half the population of the United States is nearing a billion-dollar annual expense level. Interest on the debt is 870 million dollars and military costs total 186 million. Revenues are 665 million with a probable deficit near 10 million. Though carefully governed, France’s budgets compare poorly to the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
United States
Around the Globe: Key World Events of the Past Week
A compact weekly digest listing major developments at home and abroad. Highlights include political shifts, economic trends, cultural milestones, and notable conflicts, presented in a concise, readable briefing for quick assessment.
Nation's Capital Update on Reservations and Appointments
The Yankton reservation is slated to open before May 1. President Cleveland says Secretary Morton did not voice his sentiments on silver in his recent utterance. F Lammers is named consul to Belgium, at Galveston, for Texas and Indian Territory. The Minneapolis has reached Kingston Jamaica to coal before proceeding to Hampton Roads. Civil service exams will be held next fall. Treasury shows 183 740 291 cash balance and 90 835 860 gold reserve. Havana dispatch confirms Bosch defeated insurgents near Guayabal. Hawaiian shipping gains reciprocity through treasury actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yankton
Cleveland
Morton
F. Lammers
Belgium
Galveston
Texas
Indian Territory
United States
Minneapolis
Kingston
Jamaica
Hampton Roads
Civil Service Commission
Treasury
Havana
Bosch
Guayabel
Treasury Department
Notable Obituaries and Personal Notices From Early 20th Century Snapshot
Summaries of prominent figures and public notices: Daniel Weaver, 70, former Elkhart mayor, insane after a paralytic stroke. Catherine Scott, 103, oldest Brooklyn resident, born in Ireland. James H. Eckels declines Chicago Times-Herald editor post. Dr. William Howard Russell, Crimean War reporter, aged 74. plans for statues in Boston honoring Hooker Grant Sherman Sheridan. Mrs Wimn Taylor, famed Virginia fat midget, dies in Peru Indiana weighing 425 pounds. John M. Stearns, temperance leader, dies at 141 Noble Street Brooklyn. Miss Julia Peel weds Rochfort Maguire. Frederick A. Mitchell, once wealthy Chicago criminal lawyer, dies in frail circumstances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Daniel Weaver
Elkhart
Ind
Catherine Scott
Brooklyn
Ireland
James H. Eckels
Chicago Times-Herald
William Howard Russell
London Times
Boston
Gen
Joseph Hooker
Grant
Sherman
Sheridan
John M. Stearns
Neal Dow
United States
Noble Street
Julia Peel
Viscount Peel
House of Commons
Rochfort Maguire
Clare
Conan
Multiple Disasters Reported in Various Regions
Freight collision near Decatur injures six and causes $10,000 loss. Adrian resident Henry Bahs in critical condition after horse kick. Amerton capitalists drown south of San Antonio. Bert Wilbur dies from a cylinder blast at Cincinnati Edison works. Ajax Manufacturing plant fire in Cleveland. $25,000 loss, $7,000 insured. Eight year old G W Patterson burned to death in Indiana. Six men killed seven wounded when amphitheater collapses near Huitla. James Sheridan killed by runaway carriage in Galena. Mr and Mrs John Shield survive poisoning in Shelburn. source from cooking utensil. Lincoln McAllister drowns in Daggett while log work. Charles Smith dies from car bumpers injuries in New Albany. Moody's tabernacle crowd prays for rain. roof collapses, panic injuring fifty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Tfl
Henry Bahs
Adrian
Mich
Henry A. Shirley
James
Amerton
San Antonio
Tex
Edison Electric Light Works
Cincinnati
Bert Wilbur
Ajax Manufacturing Company
Cleveland
G. W. Patterson
Jackson Township
Ind
Huitla
James Sheridan
Galena
John Shield
Shelburn
Lincoln McAllister
Westman Lumber Company
Daggett
Wave of Homicides, Robberies Span Several States
A string of violent incidents and crimes reported across the nation includes Rube Smith, the Mississippi train robber, dying in an Ohio prison. two Brooklyn men fatally injured in a fight. a girl shot. a Chicago church collector accused of stealing about 10 000 dollars. suspected murder cases in Utah and West Virginia. political arrest of President Huntington of the Southern Pacific. a man shot in Huntington and a laborer killed by a mob in Missouri. post office robbery in Walden Texas New York. editor George H. Ricker’s death by suicide in Hartford. multiple domestic killings and embezzlement charges in Iowa and Missouri. lynching in Alabama. a Pine Bush man’s suicide. a St Joseph hotel fire. Gypsy camp fighting with several dead and wounded. a Leroy Illinois farmer missing with a pook. postal theft suspect arrested in Toledo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rube Smith
Mississippi
Ohio
Brooklyn
Chicago
Utah
Huntington
Southern Pacific
Emory Spurteck
W. Va
Mo Wilson
Mensas City
Walden
Tfl
George H. Ricker
Bristol
Conn
Herald
Hartford
Henry Williams
Hillsboro
Tex
Charles Haug
W. J. Adams
Kansas City
Charles Ringson
Jerome Bignalls
Clinton
Iowa
Montana
California
Alabama
Isaac la Forge
Pine Bush
N. Y
Singleton
St. Joseph
Liberty
Ind
Buck Noe
Rogers
Isaac Hammond
Leroy
Ill
Tole
Multiple Grim Crimeless Incidents Reported Across States
Arsenic poisoning in Hartshorn Oklahoma leaves mother dead and daughter dying. Nevada mine owner’s heir is Frank Poor after a $16 million death. Angelina Barber killed in Philadelphia in a family feud. Dominick Manna dying from hatchet wounds. Poison plot nearly claims Mrs Odell and two children in Findlay. Prisoner stabbings unfold at Jeffersonville Indiana as John Fuller kills Clarence Jackson. Sutton appeals court ruling in Louisville fraud case. Arkansan farmhouse murder by two masked men. Mrs Carlton wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Bartley
Hartshorn
Frank H. Poor
Massachusetts
Nevada
Poor
Angelina Barber
Philadelphia
Dominick Manna
Miss Barber
Manna
R. A. Sutton
Louisville
M. L. Carlton
Magnolia
Ark
Mr. Carlton
Foreign. A bull conquers a lion in Mexico
A tumultuous world report cites a bull defeating a lion in a fierce Mexican contest, alongside multiple international leadership moves and conflicts. The emperor of Japan signs peace with China and other diplomatic developments unfold globally.
Warpath Talk and Smuggling Headlines In 19th Century Dispatches
A sweeping collage reports on frontier tensions in Nebraska with Winnebago activity feared, smuggling of Chinese labor in coffins, and Chicago civic intrigues. It covers a Chicago mayor appointing a female inspector, court rulings, publisher piracy accusations, and notable deaths, lawsuits, strikes, and rail projects across multiple states.
Minnesota in Brief Thursday April 25
Summary of rapid reading notes from Minnesota events including Duluth fire at Lester Park M E church causing about $6000 loss. barn and sheds burned in Faribault with hay and a cow lost. Canby reports no diphtheria deaths or quarantine. E S Case jailed in Minneapolis for forgery involving a spurious Nye Jenks & Co. check. Tracy votes 512 to 55 for site for new school building and 318 to 28 for bonds totaling $30000, bonds to be sold and contracts let thereafter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Park M. E
Duluth
Faribault
E. Kaul
Canby
North Dakota
Minneapolis
Nye, Jenks & Co
Tracy
Park Rapids Hotel Leased and Local Curfew Adopted
F S Stabler has leased the Park Hotel in Park Rapids and taken possession. Wadena adopts a 9 o'clock curfew bell with youths off the streets. Rice County weighs county abstracts with Frink as sole abstract book owner. Bessie Pearl Batty, adopted by Mrs Leck, committed to state school by Humane Society. A Rochester dwelling damaged by gas can explosion causing $20 loss. A German named Bachman hired man dies in a 65 foot gas accident near Windom. Park Rapids Lumber Co wins timber saw contract for local section. Kenyon sees lively business and rapid construction of a brick building, grain elevator, and school addition. Gen C C Andrews to be appointed state fire warden under new bill. duties include forest protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wadena
Rice County
F. W. Frink
St. Cloud
Bessie Pearl Batty
Leck
Humane Society
A. Smith & Co
Kenyon
Red Wing Grocers Assign to J Seastrand and Regional Rail News
Benson and Linden of Red Wing assign assets to J Seastrand with assets exceeding liabilities. Duluth and Iron Range railroad completes track to Eveleth and runs daily trains to the new mining village near Virginia. A Mississippi wagon bridge opening promises a grand Red Wing celebration with Minnesota and Wisconsin governors expected. In Mankato US court jury verdict favors defendant in Wilson vs CM St P Railway. Suit by plaintiff for 8500 for mill fire loss at Alden alleges engine involvement. Madison Lake merchant George W Allyn faces bastardy charge in Waterville case. he calls it blackmail and has a family in Madison Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duluth & Iron Range Railroad
Eveleth
Virginia
Red Wing
Mississippi
Minnesota
Wisconsin
United States
Mankato
Thomas Wilson
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Alden
George W. Allyn
Madison Lake
Blue Earth County
Cynthia Ritchey
Waterville
Allyn
Local Briefs From Fergus Falls And Nearby Areas
Dr. Manning of Benson died suddenly while visiting his daughter Mrs C C Rollit in Fergus Falls. Senator Culkin recovering slowly in Buffalo after typhoid. St Cloud forms an auxiliary to the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers with growing membership. Lake Penton Arbor Day trees planted and public exercises held. Lincoln county seeding near complete, flax and corn planting underway, rain needed. Forest fire near Buffalo wipes about 100 cords on T Jude’s farm and causes other damage. St Charles votes 17000 in bonds for waterworks with 224 yes 100 no. Monticello Baptist church fire causes about 1500 loss. Lightning kills Jacob Howand at Laverne. Postmaster Childs of Glencoe reports stolen registered package from Young America containing valuables. Franklin schoolhouse narrowly escapes destruction. Prof J C Serkland and locals fight fire, his hands badly burned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Manning
Benson
Fergus Falls
C. C. Rollit
St. James Church
W. E F. Culkin
Buffalo
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
St. Cloud
Lake Penton
Lincoln County
T. Jude
St. Charles
Monticello
Jacob Howand
Laverne
Childs
Glencoe
Young America
Franklin
J. C. Serkland
Prof. Serkland
Twelve year old hurt after horse incident
Slayton boy George Nelson aged twelve was thrown from a horse and severely injured. The report notes the accident and the seriousness of injuries, with no further medical details provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slayton
George Nelson
Redwing
Breach of Promise Award and Local Trials Noted
In Montgomery Cath erine B Janulke won 2000 against W J Sheehy for breach of promise. Randall & Trumpom druggists and physicians at Graceville dissolved. Dr Randall continues the drug business. John P Hildestad arrested for passing forged 175 to Hans Larson at Chippewa County bank. Warrants issued for barber George Brookings for confidence schemes in Ottona. Mankato Board of Trade study on union depot. roads plan meeting in St Paul soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Catherine B. Janulke
W. J. Sheehy
Randall & Trumpom
Graceville
Dr. Randall
John P. Hildestad
Hans Larson
Chippewa
Amundson
Jamestown
N. D
St. Charles
Greene
Pine City
Glenn
Sandstone
George Brookings
Owatonna
Brookings
Mankato Board of Trade
Mankato
St. Paul
Violent incidents and losses across Minnesota region
The Knutson Laur store safe blown open with only notes left intact. Peter Olson killed while excavating at O K Simmons property in Red Wing. Miss Catherine Janulk wins $2000 verdict vs W J Sheehy. Rain wets Lake Benton area. grain prospers. B N Peterson arrested in Kandota for illegal liquor sales, bonds posted for June trial. Sleepy Eye reports Joe Jepson sought for forged checks by Minneapolis police. Lake of the Woods frontier trade rises with large boat, merchandise and logs figures. Eric Dahlberg’s St Paul Park home burns. family escapes with rope rescue, house uninsured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knutson & Laur
Emmons
Peter Olson
O. K. Simmons
Red Wing
Catherine B. Janulk
W. J. Sheehy
Montgomery
Janulk
Lake Benton
B. N. Peterson
Cokato
Remarks About Her by a White Man Who Studied Her
A historical snippet describes Alaska native women through a white observer, claiming their loyalty is to clan and cash, and that cottage life, silks, and meals are demanded. It portrays domestic strife, periodic indulgence in traditional foods, and a cycle of repentance and renewed quiet living in a harsh view of Alaska society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Alaska News
Parker
Argus
Civilization
Mitsui Bank Rising From Ancient Roots In Japan
A centuries old Japanese banking house traces its origins to Yec higo No Kami who brewed sake and launched a family business that evolved into Mitsui Bank. The bank now runs over thirty branches, remains a private family enterprise with common capital, and centers decision making on a single president.
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Japan
Yechigo No Kami
Ise
Tokio
Mitsui Bank
Rothschilds
Bought Her Husband in Slavery Days
A Maryland case describes a slave named Elijah purchased by his free wife from Mr. Dimmitt. Elijah worked as a teamster for Rev. John R. Keech near Fallston in Harford County and Baltimore County for about forty years. After emancipation he earned ten dollars monthly and finally $120 at year end, a sum he cherished after wages were once paid to his owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben
Towson
Maryland
Elijah
Dimmett
John R. Keech
Fallston
Harford County
Baltimore County
Keech
Baltimore Sun
A Heavy Drain
A humorous aside noting that old Dingly is believed to be a millionaire though not appearing wealthy Peters adds that having four titled sons in law could mask wealth for a time
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Marston
Old Dingly
Peters
Double Tragedy as Husband Kills Wife and Arch Brown
In Louisville at 1025 Madison Street Fulton Gordon shot Arch Brown and Mrs. Gordon, killing both. Brown died after a brief confrontation. Mrs. Gordon, Miss Nellie Bush, died after fleeing to the back porch. Gordon is in jail awaiting trial with a coroner's jury deeming the killings justifiable homicide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Madison Street
Arch Brown
Gordon
Fulton Gordon
Brown
Arch Dixon Brown
Gov. Brown
Kentucky
Gordons
Ilis
Frankfort
Tragic death of Arch Dixon Brown shocks Kentucky governor
Frankfort dated May 2 reports Arch Dixon Brown son and private secretary to Gov. John Young Brown Jr. died suddenly. A telegram to Gov Brown conveyed the loss as he sat in his office with state officials, overwhelmed by grief.
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Frankfort
Arch Dixon Brown
John Young Brown
Brown
Judges Divided Over Telephone Poles Eminent Domain
The Minnesota Supreme Court upholds the right of telephone and electric light companies to use eminent domain for pole placement along highways from Minneapolis to St Cloud. Justice Mitchell writes for the majority while Chief Justice Starr and Justice Buck dissent. Joshua Carter sues Northwestern Telephone Exchange Company after protest over poles on his land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Supreme Court
Mitchell
Starr
Buck
Joshua ©. Carter
Northwestern Telephone Exchange Company
Carter
Minneapolis
St. Cloud
Army Commanders Transferred After Promotions
Secretary Lamont ordered major transfers following recent Army promotions. Major General Ruger moves from Chicago to Washington for special duty, Major General Merritt from St Paul to Chicago, Brigadier General Brooke from Omaha to St Paul, Brigadier General Coppinger to Omaha, Brigadier General Wheaton from San Antonio to Denver in place of retired General McCook, and General Bliss to San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lamont
Ruger
Chicago
Merritt
St. Paul
Brooke
Omaha
Coppinger
Wheaton
San Antonio
Tex
Denver
Fire Burns Home. Two Children Cremated Near Atchison
In Atchison County Kansas the residence of Stanford Kimly near here burned today during the temporary absence of Mr and Mrs Kimly and their two children were cremated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atchison, Kan
Stanford Kimly
Mrs. Addie A Randall Case At Pontiac Asylum
A Bay City woman, Addie A Randall, has been confined fifteen months at the Pontiac asylum though friends and some attendants insist she is sane. Randall alleges her husband and certain physicians are to blame for her confinement. A thorough investigation is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mish
Addie A. Randall
Bay City
Pontiac
Wagon Blast Levels Trees and Kills Crew in Nitro Incident
William Ulmer started from Bluffton with 720 quarts of nitro glycerine for Montpelier oil fields. The wagon toppled after striking a tree root two miles out, causing a massive explosion that devastated the area, blew four to five oaks across 500 feet, shattered windows for miles, and killed Ulmer and his horses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
William Ulmer
Bluffton
Montpelier
Ulmer
Dynamite Fire Destroys Granary in Logansport
In Logansport Indiana a fire set at Emanuel Rans barn by unknown persons destroyed the barn and seven horses perished. A nearby granary storing seven pounds of dynamite exploded, demolishing both buildings and injuring Mr. and Mrs. Rans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logansport
Ind
Narass Creek
Emanuel Rans
Mr. Rans
Duluth Capitalists Eye North Dakota Railroad
Duluth capitalists plan to invest in the Duluth and North Dakota railroad promoted by D. A. Hines of Hope. The line will start soon and boost Northwest farming by reaching wheat territory previously untouched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duluth
Minn
Duluth & North Dakota Railroad
D. A. Hines
Hope
N. D
Northwest
Receiver Takes Over The Phoenix Paint Co In Cleveland
In Cleveland Ohio the Phoenix Paint company was placed under the control of a receiver today. The action marks a significant shift in the company’s finances and exposes the ongoing efforts to stabilize operations and repay creditors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ohio
Phoenix Paint Company
Duchess of Marlborough Weds Lord Beresford in London
The duchess of Marlborough married Lord William Beresford today at St George church London. The wedding drew royalty and high society from American and English circles. The bride, American by birth and daughter of Commodore Price of Troy New York, has had two previous marriages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
William Beresford
Duchess of Marlborough
Lord William Beresford
St. George
Commodore Price
Troy
N. Y
American duchess at Blenheim after two marriages
The duchess married mill owner Louis Hammersley and became his widow with a large fortune. She then wed the Duke of Marlborough in 1838 at Blenheim Place, funds repaired the estate but faced social coldness. After the duke’s death his son expelled her from Blenheim, and she now lives on a smaller family estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Hammersley
Duke of Marlborough
Blenheim
P Place
England
Indiana Man Kills Wife Then Fires Suicide Ordeals
Brazil Indiana May 2 At 7 pm James Young janitor at the court house was seen galloping away then rushed to his room in the basement at 9 pm He bade Keyser farewell then fired two pistolsKept burning clothing on his body He killed his wife in a quarrel last January and arranged his own burial plans before dying by self-inflicted gunfire authorities will investigate the shooting and suicide scene After his death officials arrested Young following a report from Hoosierville 4 miles south
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazil
Ind
James Young
Court House
Keyser
Young
Hoosierville
Here
Serious Crisis Reported in Japan Russia Relations
A Kobe dispatch dated April 26 says a serious crisis looms between Japan and Russia. Japanese media are forbidden to discuss it and four Tokio papers including Nichi-Nichi are suspended for reporting a ministerial council. Hiroshima sources note a resolute stance against Russian dictation and possible defiance if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
the Times
Kobe
Japan
Russia
Tokio
Nichi-Nichi
Council of the Ministers
Times
Hiroshima
Tennessee Governorship Contested by Turney and Evans
Nashville May 2 The Tennessee legislature met in joint convention to consider the governorship contest between Democrat Peter Turney the incumbent and Republican H Clay Evans A committee was appointed to report rules and the investigating committee report favoring Turney was read with seven Democrats signing while five Republicans signed the minority report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Peter Turney
H. Clay Evans
Turney
Lamoreux to Return Home After Two Week Trip
Land Commissioner S. W. Lamoreux left Washington with his family for Wisconsin today. He will be away for two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lamoreux
Washington
S. W. Laimoreux
Wisconsin
Legislature Ends After Four Month Session
A Long Siege Austin Texas May 2 The legislature hurried through a handful of bills and adjourned after a four month session lacking eight days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Mail Carrier Murdered Near Rio Grande City
Emilio Saenz, a mail carrier, was found murdered about 25 miles from Rio Grande City, Texas, on May 1. The death occurred in the rural area, and authorities are investigating the case as a possible crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio Grande City
Tex
Emilio Saenz
Here
Heir Expected as City Arena Plans Move Forward
In St. Petersburg on May 2 an arena project advances with plans to confine construction by September. Officials indicate the venue will serve as a new civic center and potential home to upcoming events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Ez Arena
Trade Improves as Staples Advance Amid Mixed Markets
Bradstreet notes the feature of the week is continued staple gains after last week’s surge with a firmer undertone across most trade. Industrial lines rise more sharply than commercial, petroleum dulls after a brief flare, woollen dress goods mills win fall orders, and cotton goods firm on higher cotton prices and wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bradstreet’s
New Road for Wisconsin
Men representing an Eastern and Chicago syndicate inspect the Fox River alley in Appleton for a Fox River Terminal railway plan. The line would run from Green Bay along the Fox River east bank to Neenah with Green Bay docks and connect Eastern freight to Fox River Valley manufacturers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appleton
Wis
Eastern
Chicago
Fox River Alley
Green Bay
Fox River
Neenah
Fox River Valley
Terrry Gets Fourteen Years In Minneapolis Burglary Case
Terry, a young offender known for cussing in court, appeared for sentencing after being convicted of another burglary. He received an additional ten year term, bringing his total sentence to fourteen years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Terry
Norwegian blacksmith attempts suicide in Minneapolis
Special-Magnus John son a 44 year old Norwegian blacksmith living in Minneapolis tried to cut his throat at 623 Preble street this morning. He slashed his throat but missed the vital arteries and will recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Magnus Johnson
Minneapolis
Preble Street
Riot at Chicago docks as coal workers clash over wage cut
At the U S Richardson Coal dock in Chicago on May 1 union men attacked non union workers after the firm reduced coal haulage pay from 12 to 8 cents a ton. Police | 20 officers intervened firing in the air to disperse the mob while three officers were injured. The firm says the cut reflects current business conditions and expects more trouble as the season begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
U. S. Richardson Coal Company
Henry Streeter
Lawrence Vent
Richardson Company
Streeter
Rawson Street
Koch
Ashland man in somnambulistic act shoots self
Martin Thrush of Ashland Wisconsin blew out his brains with a Colt revolver last night. He awoke this morning after five hours to die, having fired the gun in his mouth while asleep. Doctors call it temporary dementia with no stated motive. he leaves a family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashland
Wis
Martin Thrush
Bixby Trial Opens In Wive Shot Case at Hudson Wisconsin
The Bixby murder case opens in Hudson circuit court with Bixby charged for shooting his wife to obtain four thousand dollars of life insurance. The state plans fifty witnesses while the defense also calls many. a jury selection may take two days and the trial could last two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson, Wis
Bixby
Smith Missing in San Francisco Wheat Firm Scandal
C. B. Smith, cashier and bookkeeper for L. W. McLaughlin & Co., wheat brokers tied to the late Senator Fair's deal, is missing under pecuniary mysterious circumstances. Police found a disordered office, bloodstained clothing, and no body or evidence of murder. He is believed to be missing with accounts short.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Smith
L. W. McLaughlin & Co
Senator Fair
McLaughlin
Local timber sale secures large Douglas county tract
John F. Baars of Duluth sells standing pine on several thousand acres in central Douglas county to the Empire Lumber Company of Dubuque Iowa for 130000 dollars. Timber to be removed by May 1 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duluth
Minn
John F. Baars
Empire Lumber Company
Dubuque
Iowa
Douglas County
Durant Arraigned for Murder in Lamont Case
Theodore Durant was arraigned today in San Francisco police court on a charge of murder for the killing of Blanche Lamont. The defendant conducted himself with his usual stoicism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Theodore Durant
Blanche Lamont
Kanaan City Merchants File Two Deeds of Trust
Lloyd Latz Thompson, dry goods merchants, filed two deeds of trust with Charles B. Adams. Assets are estimated at 100000 dollars with liabilities of 80000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Lloyd, Latz & Thompson
Charles B. Adams
Return to England as royal party departs Darmstadt
The queen Princess Victoria and Princess Beatrice began their trip back to England from Darmstadt after farewells by the grand ducal family at the railway station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Darmstadt
Princess Victoria
Beatrice
Grand Ducal
Poisoned by the Well Water at Fort Snelling Farm
A Fort Snelling area farmer Peter Paul and his family of five fell gravely ill after drinking water from a newly dug well. Two horses died from the same source. Autopsy on one horse indicated mineral poisoning. The family shows improvement after halting use of the water and doctors plan to analyze the well to determine the poisoning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul, Special
Peter Paul
Fort Snelling
Paul
Chinese Affairs in Pekin Grow Critical Amid War Talk
A Shanghai dispatch reports Pekin in a very critical state with some generals favoring continuing the war. Censors oppose Li Hung Chang and the treaty terms with Japan, officials claim the emperor must decide. Ratification is uncertain and could provoke trouble with the army if approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
Pekin
Li Hung Chang
China
Japan
Mrs Parnell May Recover After Improvement
Bordentown New Jersey reports Mrs Parnell is much improved and Dr Shipps holds great hopes for her full recovery in the near future.
Hang by Whitecaps Near Jenserton
Springfield Ky. Special reports George Ray a disreputable Negro was hanged last night by White Caps seven miles from here near Jenserton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
George Ray
Jenserton
Compromise proposal on Corinto evacuation under British pressure
Washington London and Managua consider a plan requiring Nicaragua to pay 77 1/2 million francs within two weeks and withdraw British forces from Corinto immediately. A mixed arbitration commission would handle excess claims, with acceptance seen as likely by President Zelaya.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Managua
Nicaragua
Corinto
Washington
London
Great Britain
United States
Zelaya
London Foreign Office
Paso Caballo
A Close Call as Steamer Modoc Survives Wild Run
The Modoc traveling between San Francisco and Sacramento nearly wrecked after the engine room was left unmanned. Second Engineer Ward reportedly fell overboard and drowned while oiling gear as crew had been discharged for retrenchment. The pilot signalled at the Sacrament o draw bridge. with no response the fireman hurried to restart the engine and saved the vessel and passengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Modoc
Sacramento
Ward
Sacravento
Where is the minister Rev J C Johnson missing in Alden Minn
Missing Danish Baptist pastor Rev J C Johnson from Alden Minnesota vanished after leaving for Chicago April 15. Family reports he planned to return April 19 but never arrived. authorities fear foul play as he carried significant money. Detectives dispatched to locate him. he is about fifty, tall with a full light beard and well respected locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Johnson
Chicago
Alden
Minn
Astor
Danish Baptist Church
Tie
Robber Shot During Bank Heist in Dubuque
A man robs the Iowa Trust and Savings Bank in Dubuque by smashing the window with a hammer and grabbing cash. The cashier fires, wounding the robber in the face as he attempts to flee. The thief, related to a local family, is captured and expected to recover from his wounds. the cashier acted in self defense.
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Dubuque
Iowa
Iowa Trust and Savings Bank
Fire destroys Guyer barn. two killed in Milford blaze
A Milford Connecticut barn belonging to John Guyer burned last night. Authorities believe incendiary origin. Emil Furrer and Jacob Katt of New Milford, both sleeping in the barn, died in the blaze.
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Milford
Conn
John Guyer
Emil Furrer
Jacob Katt
New Milford
Milwaukee selects Mrs Merrill to school board
Milwaukee on May 1 reports Mrs S. B. Merrill widow of the former Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul general manager was elected a member of the Milwaukee school board by the common council.
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Milwaukee
Joe Jepson Arrested for Forged Checks
Minneapolis May 1. Chief of police Hee Smith was informed Sleepy Eye Minnesota authorities arrested Joe Jepson who is wanted for passing forged checks in this city. An inspector will go for him this evening.
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Minneapolis
Wo- Hee Smith
Sleepy Eye
Minn
Joe Jepson
Court appoints receivers for North Dakota Milling Association
Grand Forks May 1 The court has named H R Lyons and L B Gibbs as receivers for the North Dakota Milling association and work will resume immediately.
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Grand Forks
N. D
H. R. Lyons
L. B. Gibbs
North Dakota Milling Association
Van Leuven Dying in Anamosa Prison Ward
Col. George Van Leuven, a former United States Pension agent, lies near death in the Anamosa penitentiary hospital. He arrived corpulent but with diabetes and has declined steadily, losing over fifty pounds as the disease worsens, leaving him pale and emaciated.
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Anamosa
Iowa
United States
George van Leuven
Anamosa Penitentiary
Murder witness arrest in forgery case noted in Hayward trial
Fred M. Fulsom, known for his Hayward trial affidavit about Miss Ging with a gray whiskered man on the fatal night at First Avenue North and Fifth Street, was arrested by Inspector Hoy on forgery charges and confined at the central station.
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Minneapolis
Fred M. Fulsom
Hayward
Ging
First Avenue North
Fifth Street
Hoy
Central Station
Park Point Revolt Over Steam Ferry Seeks Split From Duluth
In Duluth Minnesota Park Point residents in revolt threaten secession to join Superior unless the city council grants relief. They also threaten to hang Alderman Cox in effigy for opposing the ferry project.
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Duluth
Minn
Park Point
Superior
Ald. Cox
Appointed Postmaster at Montezuma Iowa
Lon H. Boydston appointed postmaster at Montezuma Iowa to replace the late Bk len T. Elderwood. This Washington, Special notice records the appointment.
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Washington
Lon H. Boydston
Montezuma
Iowa
Bklen T. Elderwood
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Chicago Inter-Ocean
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West
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Milan
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