Deaths and crimes ripple through a busy news roundup
A Sioux Falls saloonkeeper is bound for court after a coroner's jury linked him to the death of retired farmer William Dowdell. Across headlines, a British steamer picks up survivors from the Nelly, a drunken Cincinnati murder case unfolds, and a Wyoming blast shatters a granite butte. The Alaska transport cartel consolidates, a murder in Omaha shocks, and springhouse robberies end with a dramatic fatality. Baseball standings close the jumble, with Philadelphia leading the National League.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Koetzle
Sioux Falls
William Dowdell
Koetzle
Maryland
London
Philadelphia
Buster
Nelly
Cincinnati
Hermen Haermeyer
Cushing
Sherman Hill
Cheyenne
Wyo
Dale Creek Valley
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Boston
Charles A. Whitney
New York, New Haven, and Hartford Railroad Company
Alaska
White Pass
Yukon
Canadian Development Company
Lohn Lyer Galtey Company
Skaguay
Norton's Bay
Oliver W. Scott
Tacoma
Dr Aa, Keyser
Minneapolis
Minn
W W Wright
San Francisco
TB. Banes
Flood
King
Wing
Philip Spritzen- Dach
Canal Dover
Ohio
Trrader
Sadeck
Spring House
Spritzenbach
Joa Thickson
Elmer Kekert
W.L. W
W.L. W. Th
Roesten
Brooklin
TOS St. Louis
Pittsburg
Chicago
New York
Crowd salutes Gen Otis as Rochester honors him home
Rochester New York welcomed General Otis home with a 200000 strong crowd, a cannon parade and banquet. The event followed his return from service overseas amid celebrations and speeches.
Numerous 1906 incidents report across nations and cities
Gen Grant and Gen Funston reportedly captured 200 rebel Filipinos near Biacnabnata. Chinese Boxers said to have killed over 1700 native Christians. Paris Exposition flooded at Chateau d Ena. Steamer Alpha arrived at Vancouver with five miners and 300000 dollars. Fire hit Bloomington losses exceed 1600000. City of Rotterdam sunk by Newbiggin near Eddystone Light. Six thousand Indians on Gila reservation at risk from crop failure. Murder at Bunker Hill day celebration in Charleston Mass. Andrew Erogin killed by locomotive in Steubenville. Miner apartment fire in New York caused 250000 loss. Des Moines Auditorium fire suspected wiring damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant
Funston
Biacnabnata
Chateau d’Ena
Alpha
Vancouver
Cape Nome
Bloomington
City of Rototterdam
Eddystone Light
New
Henry E
Somerville
William Hammond
Everett
Andrew Erogin
Steubenville
Ohio
Miner
Madison Avenue
Sixty-third Street
New York
Des Moines
Western items from Chicago to Iowa and beyond in wartime era
The clipping lists diverse events from 19th to early 20th century America including charity gifts to Drake and Denison Universities, a Chicago circus collapse injuring fourteen, deaths from blood poisoning, census refusal incidents, labor and political developments, a coal mine strike near Mount Olive, a fatal stabbing of a union leader, court actions on marriages after divorce, and various local civic mishaps such as dog tag records and embezzlement cases. The piece threads through Chicago, Minnesota, and California with numerous named people and institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
United States
Ruskin Labor College
St Lows
Wisconsin Democrate
Kansas City
Brean
Chicago Naval
Santiago
Grand Rapids Mich
California
Jessie Benton Fremont
Gen Fremont
Los Angeles
John We. Sullivan
Marion County
Jnd
Foreign upheavals shadow early 1900s war tensions
Reports from around the globe describe British and American interests facing setbacks and disasters. Events include Ashanti defeats near Kumassi, the Sierra Nevada wreck with casualties, Dacoit attacks in Indian towns, and protracted Great Power maneuvers involving Russia Japan and China.
Rain in Southern India and War News From Africa
The viceroy of India cabled that good rain has fallen in southern India while heat persists. About 5,802,000 people are receiving relief. British attacked Botha near Pretoria. Roberts rushed to reopen railway lines. Shanghai reports ministers as prisoners in Pekin with 100,000 Chinese troops present. Russia allegedly aiding the dowager. Sousa band debut in New York drew riots over ragtime in the audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Roberts
Free State
Earle’s Shipbuilding Company of
Hull
England
Chin Kiang
China
Kumassi
Ashantis
Turkey
Tneendiaries
Vincennes
Botha
Pretoria
Calogoa
Mra
W. E. Gladstone
Flawarden Castle
London
Russia
Japan
Corea
Madrid
Spain
Miss Jewell
Prince Lobengula
Li Hung Chang
Methuen
Kitchener
Dewet
Rhenoster
Britishriggation
United States
Conger
Milner
Afria
India
Lon
Rion
Shanghai
Pekin
Sousa
Paris
Américas
Cuban Post Office Costs Cut Amid Record Trade Forecast
Government criticism notes Cuba faces a $75,000 reduction in postal expenses as foreign trade for the current fiscal year is forecast to set new records. Admiral Dewey declines presidential prospects while other political and military updates span savings, droughts, and industrial policy across several regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gomez
Cuba
Cavite
Cathedral of
Gampeche
Mexico
Bradstreet's
Christian Endeavor
Boston
Admiral Dewey
Edwin Arden
Europe
China
Peabody
Gold
Democratic National Committee
Mabel Clarke
Calvin
Brice
Central
Gulf States
Northwest
Middle Atlantic States
Albert D. Shaw
National Association of Millers
San Juan Penitentiary
Porto Rico Regiment
Kentucky
Missouri
Georgia
California
Vermont
Kansas City
W. J. Bryan
Bryan
Crew
Northwestern University
Yerkes Observatory
M Danysz
Pasteur Institute
Market Roundup of Cattle Hogs and Grains Across Cities
A dense market report lists prices for cattle hogs and sheep in Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Toledo Milwaukee Buffalo New York and more. It covers wheat corn oats rye butter eggs and potatoes with varying grades and ranges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Detroit
Toledo
Milwaukee
Estra
New York
American Legation Peril Leads to Chinese Expedition
United States regulars head to China after Washington fears for the legation and other interests in Peking. The Ninth Cavalry from Manila will deploy, while 300 marines guard diplomats and a 1,000-strong international force moves from Tien-Tsin. News notes European and Japanese troop movements and uncertain reports about Admiral Seymour and damaged lines of communication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
China
Kempff
Legation
Macarthur
Manila
Luaon
Tien-Tsin
Pékin
Tien- ‘Ysin
Concord
Buena Ventura
Hong Kong
Lonquin
Lien-Tsin
Shanghai
Seymour
Taku
Japan
Miknado
London
Europe
Pekin
Foreign Office
Baron von Stetteler
St. Petersburg
Manchoorit
Tao Tai Sheng
Few-Line Interviews on War Armament and Union Thought
A compilation of excerpts includes Neal Yord Salisbury urging disarmament to prevent future wars and preserve republic independence. President Henry Wade Rogers argues wealth does not define virtue while critiquing class blame. Rev. C M Sheldon laments media fabrications in interviews and praises truthfulness. Bob Burdette notes orderly women’s convention, with Mrs Lowe’s gavel keeping time. Prof. Graham Taylor defends trade unions as fellow helpers of workers, recalling unions’ aid in tough times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Wade Rogers
Northwastern University
Bob Burdette
Milwaukee
Graham Taylor
Peruna Promises Aid for Women in Catarrh Remedies
Anecdotal endorsements from women in Philadelphia and Columbus praise Peruna medicine for motherhood, menstruation irregularities, and overall vitality. Miss Bertha Sargent reports personal recovery after long illness, urging readers, especially young women, to read Dr Harrigan’s book and request a copy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everly
Diamond Street
Philadelphia
Peruna
Bertha BE. Sargent
Sheep Raising in New Zealand Declines Noted
Over three years New Zealand sheep numbers fell from 56 million to 43 million, reflecting a substantial drop in flock size and potential impact on the meat and wool sectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Zealand
The Gold Medal Prize Treatiae Advertisement
An old advertisement promotes The Gold Medal Prize Treatiae from the Peabody Meat Cal Institute in Luston Massachusetts. It touts Life Science and Self-Preservation books priced at 25 cents for a 263 page volume with engravings, plus 1p paper covers or full gilt cloth. A million copies claimed sold and mail order available with six cent postage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peabody Meatcal Institute
Bulfinch Street
Luston
Mass
America
Prospectus Wade
Salt as a Medium of Exchange in Abyssinia
In Abyssinia salt served as the principal medium of exchange and functioned practically as money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abyssinia
Grain-O: A Nourishing Coffee Substitute for Children
An advertisement promotes Grain-O as a grain based beverage to replace coffee for children. It claims Grain-O is delicious, nourishing, and costs about a fifth as much as coffee. Distributed by grocers at prices 15¢ and 2½¢ per unit.
Surp se. A reflective musing on possession and desire
A brief meditation notes that people spend lives battling for things they once had and question the lure of possessions that fascinate. It hints at longing and the pull of memory.
Special Inside Price on Binder Twine Sale
Mail your order to Sears Roebuck binder twine department in Chicago with how much you need and when you want it. They will quote a price that could secure your order or push suppliers to offer lower quotes. When you jump to conclusions land on both feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Sears, Hoebuck & Co
Binder Twine Department
Chicago
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Ree A. At
Basf
Sshebrimfield News
Addison Pacey
Brimfield
Illinois
Buffalo
Cleveland
Dee
Cissie Loftus
Philadelphia Opera House
Gar
Federal Steel Company
Pennsylvania
Rochester
N. Y
Gen
Otis
Richelieu
Gertrude Roth
Allentown
Whirlpool Rapids
Niagara
Brooklyn
Gov. Roosevelt
Tammany
Ice Trust
Methodist Board
Edna G. Terry
Tsung-Hua
New York Tribune
Henry C. Frick
Alexander R. Peacock
West Derby
Newport
Townsend
United States Circuit Court
New Porto Rico
United Sete
Master Tailors’ Protective Association
United Garment Workers of America
John W. Hamilton
Methodist Episcopal Church
Boston Hobe
Peter
Renee
Sti_Louis
Atree Catem
National Conference of Jewish Charities
Fort Worth
Texas
John Hendricks
Hendricks
New York Iee Trust
Grand Jury
Charles P. Packer
Lake Minnetonka
Gordon
Bird
Coler
University of Ilinois
Pittsburg, Fort Wayne and Chicago
Thirty-ninth Street
James K. Jones
Princia Sculs
Myron Clark
Clark
Hale Mine
Biwabik
Wisconsin
McAuley
George S McLaughlin
Tilda Ginnartz
St Louis
Ginnartz
South St. Louis
Western
Drake
Iowa
Drake University
John
Rockefeller
Denison University
Truman W Miller
Cal
Marrow
Chinatown
St Louis Farmers Union
Posse Conitatus
Starr
University of Chicago
Minnesota
Walker
Meaun
Lang
Nebraska Institution
Minois Audubon Society
Manufacturers' Millinery Association
Ohio Democrats
Charles Briller
Raymond
Ill
Market Reports
Cary
Yord Salisbury
C. M. Sheldon
Ben Maoey
Vetor
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