Vikings cannot reach St Paul due to Mississippi water low
Weather outlook warns of warm south winds tonight and tomorrow with a cold wave coming. Two Catholic seminary students died in a Madison Wisconsin fire that destroyed the building. Chicago police custodian admits stealing 3500 dollars, cites conscience. Gov Altgeld says no anarchists in Illinois. Chicago and St Paul papers shift to crime coverage. police may be abolished if this trend continues. Topeka officials seek Mary Lease removal from state charities board amid corruption charges. Interior department replaces Chippewa pine land examiners with Minnesota Democrats. Ferris wheel at Midway drew 1,453,611 riders in five months, earning 726,805.50. 300,000 bond payoff, over 150,000 for stockholders after expenses.
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Midway Plaisance
Pencils Retained by Pupils to Fight Contagion
Health commissioner Hoyt calls for each pupil to keep their own pencils after reports that shared pencils spread diphtheria and other diseases. In St Paul, the janitor had collected and redistributed pencils daily.
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St. Paul
Hoyt
McKinley Tariff Repeal Urged Amid Election Reflections
The Journal argues the McKinley tariff law must be repealed at once or public prosperity is at stake. Election returns suggest public opinion is shifting, but the Democratic Party faces pressure to take drastic action before the next election.
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Democratic Party
Thanksgiving Proclamation Highlights State Blessings
Gov Nelson issues the annual thanksgiving proclamation noting the year brought numerous blessings, free from disease and misfortune, with peace and happiness in the state. He emphasizes moderate harvests and reasonable returns for labor, urging gratitude from every home in the land.
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Nelson
Refugee Louis Menage Arrested in Guatemala Probe
Louis Menage, once head of the Northwestern Guarantee Loan Co in Minneapolis, is reportedly under arrest in Guatemala amid serious charges related to large scale speculation. He fled to Chile earlier and his case draws official scrutiny.
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Minnesota Building at Chicago Sold and Cost Discrepancy
The Minnesota state building at Chicago sold last week for 275 dollars while Inter Ocean claimed 8000 and Minnesotans believed 25000. St Peter Tribune notes the state funded 150000 for the world fair and calls for an itemized accounting. Treasurers and auditors vow full receipts and expenditures clarity.
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Chicago
Inter Ocean
St. Peter Tribune
N D Chase Nominated Timber Estimator for Chippewa Reservation
Washinectox Nov 16 Representative Baldwin recommends N D Chase of Brainerd Minn as timber estimator on the Chippewa Indian reservation. Democrats begin work and complain about past timber estimating issues.
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Baldwin
Brainerd
Minn
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Chase
Veon Announces New Rustle in Jewelry Line
Veon plans another Rustle in its jewelry range emphasizing low prices and fair practices. The firm invites calls to discuss offerings and assure no misrepresentations in pricing or terms.
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Veon
Five Cent Mystery Becomes Lesson in Brooklyn Transit
The Brooklyn Eagle recounts Donovan Rossa recovering a lost five cent piece after a day of grinding effort. He traces the procedure from the fare box to the Sands Street office and auditor, illustrating a lengthy bureaucratic path to reclaim small change. The piece blends social observation with a streetwise cautionary tale.
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Brooklyn
Brooklyn Bridge
New York
Hancock Street
Ryan
Brooklyn Eagle
Bacteria Linked to Ills by Professor Schenck
The article reports Professor Schenck’s claim that common colds are caused by bacteria rather than a virus. He argues bacteria move toward warm bodies entering through skin pores when a person leaves a heated room. He notes tobacco may deter bacteria near a smoker.
Longevity in Birds Reported by Ornithologists
The St. Louis Republic notes warblers can live 8 to 18 years if unharmed, ravens over 100 in captivity, parrots longer. Barnyard fowl average 17, wild geese 100, swans 300. Scientists say long life is compensation for low fertility and high young mortality.
Noted Woman Lecturer Captivates Chicago Record
Mrs Jerkins praises a brilliant suffrage address by Maria, admired by her husband who asks what the talk covered. The Chicago Record is cited as the source of the report.
Multiple Filament Lamp Increases Uses and Power
A described lamp from Germany contains several filaments joined at the upper portion. Any half can be paired with others, so most of a filament may wear out before renewal. The arrangement costs less than new lamps and allows several filaments to be lit simultaneously, boosting candle power.
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Germany
Boston Herald
Stanley and His Wife at Kilkee
Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Stanley stayed at Kilkee in County Clare where locals noted Mrs. Stanley displayed great affection for her husband. One observer said they appeared more like lovers than a married couple.
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H. M. Stanley
Kilkee
County Clare
She Swallowed an Umbrella
A West New Castle cow owned by Thomas Jennings fell ill and refused to eat. Dr. W. Coleman performed a veterinary operation uncovering an iron umbrella inside the stomach. The ribs detached from the handle and emerged through the stomach lining. The handle and the umbrella cover were retrieved. The cow is expected to recover.
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New Castle
Pittsburg Times
Thomas Jennings
West New Castle
W. Coleman
Morning squirrels charm at Central Park Zoo
A plainclothes scene unfolds each dawn at the Central park zoo where a gray haired man feeds peanuts to a dozen nimble squirrels gathered along the wire rail north of the Dannemouth arch. The act draws curious onlookers as the animals respond to the practiced routine.
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Central Park Zoo
Dannemouth Arch
New York
Premium premiums offered by Pioneer Press weekly
The Pioneer Press of St. Paul Minnesota offers a free sample copy and premium supplement. Subscribing promises post paid delivery and guaranteed quality. The weekly paper is marketed as one of the best with a large circulation and attractive premiums for readers.
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Pioneer Press
St. Paul, Minn
St. Paul Minn
The World's Ruler Napoleon as Philosopher and Soldier
A historical piece notes Napoleons view that the pit of the stomach rules the world and links digestion to comfort and travel. It promotes Burlington Route dining cars and discusses Northern Pacific round trip rates to Pacific coast points with multiple sample fares to San Francisco and Los Angeles.
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Burlington
W. J.C. Kenyon
St. Paul
Minn
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Pacific Coast
California
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Minneapolis
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Northern Pacific Coasts Paints
Missouri River
Los Angeles
May and Mamma Dialogue on Charms and Circles
A dialog quoted by the New York Herald contrasts Miss Go lightly's charm with a mother's remark on giddiness from moving in high society circles. The exchange highlights social perception and mobility's effects on behavior.
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