Frigid Wave Devastates Western Farms Across Regions
Severe frost from Lake region to Arkansas cripples crops in many states. Michigan peaches damaged. Illinois Indiana saw temps drop below freezing after growth begun. Farmers report 25 to 75 percent losses on berries vegetables and grains. cotton and corn in Oklahoma and Indian Territory must be replanted. livestock losses occur in several locales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deland
Tennessee
Arkansas
Texas
Michigan
Benton Harbor
St. Joseph
Illinois
Indiana
Rocky Mountains
Atlantic Coast
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Arkansas Valley
New York
Adirondacks
Duluth
Minn
Many Toilers Strike On May Day Across Nation
May Day walkout O 80 000 workers. Involves 800 000 to 400 000 people nationwide as they demand shorter hours and higher wages. Reports list New York City excavators and other trades among heavily affected areas with results varying by city and industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
New York
Ingline Engineers
Dour Millwright
Philadelphia
Bedford
Toronto
Baltimore
Boston
OU Pana
Newark
Marine Engineers
Pittsburg
Pittsbury Beiler
van Springfield
Wilkesbarre Ma
Wilkestarre
Barbers
Omaha
Teanser Ou
Water
Clacinnath
Akron
Ole
Cs T
Bloomington
Carpenters
GR Blomalugten
Loancester
Building Trades
Tans
Pueblo
Lafayette
Duluth
Minn
Watters
Allentown
le Elizabeth
Ehipworkers
Ata Elizabeth
Wilkesbarre
Paig
Cincinnati
Springfield
Ind
Madison
Wis
Scranton
South Bend
Elkhart
Pana
House Where Lincoln Died Opens to Public
The Washington house where Lincoln died has been restored and opened to visitors. It sits opposite Ford's Theater, now a government office, and houses a notable collection of Lincoln relics. After years of decay and small visitor fees, a preservation society funded repairs and revived the site's appeal near the capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington House
Lincoln
Ford’s
Torpedo Mill Explosion Kills Four in Cleveland Factory
A massive blast at the Thor Manufacturing Company on 647 Orange Street leveled the torpedo and explosives factory, killing four and injuring twenty seven others. The incident, blamed on volatile powder and sparks from shoes removed during work, caused widespread damage and injuries across nearby blocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Thor Manufacturing Company
Orange Street
Census Facts on Home Ownership and Mortgages in States
The report shows 1890 and 1900 mortgageed home rates by state with North Atlantic states like New Jersey at 52.2 percent and Vermont at 42.4 percent leading mortgaged homes. Maine 24.2 percent, Florida 11.9 percent, South Carolina 19.7 percent, Indian Territory very low due to mortgage signing limits. High ownership often coexists with high mortgage rates in prosperous manufacturing districts.
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North Atlantic States
New Jersey
Vermont
Pennsylvania
Maine
Florida
South Carolina
Indian Territory
Wreck on Cincinnati Southern Railway Near Oakdale
Telegraphic Brevities report a serious wreck on the Cincinnati Southern Railway a few miles above Oakdale. Also noted is Italian Foreign Minister Prinetti's decision to retire after meeting Premier Zanardelli to hasten his health, and Navy Department signals no objection to landing the Dutch-German cable on Guam with instructions issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Southern
Oakdale
Prinetti
Zanardelli
Navy Department
State Department
Guam
Stirred by czars grab risks war in the Far East
The dispatches warn that Russia's demands in Manchuria risk a great war with Japan, with Britain as ally to Japan. Britain, the United States, and Japan plan a joint protest, while U S navy forces may stay put unless ordered.
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Russia
Ruraia
Chingas
Manchuria
Japan
Great Britain
United States
Manchria
Pacific
Europe
China
Far East
England
McCormick
St. Petersburg
Conger
Pekin
Asiatic Squadron
United States Navy
Evana
Navy Department
State Department
Newchwang
Salvation by Telephone Novel Missouri Method of Service
A Missourian introduces salvation by telephone with scripture reading through wire and exhortation via transmitter and receiver as a novel religious service method. The article notes this experimental worship form as it unfolds in community practice.
American Girl 70 Becomes Countess of Yarmouth
Alice Cornelia Thaw married the Earl of Yarmouth in Pittsburg, joining a historic aristocratic line. The groom, about 83, has a noted record of spending and bankruptcy actions earlier, while the bride’s Pittsburgh family built wealth from iron business ventures.
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Alice Cornelia Thaw
Countess of
Yarmouth
Earl of Yarmouth
England
Miss Thaw
Pittsburg
London
The Mad Mullah Again Defeats British Forces in Somaliland
British column under Col Cobbe clashes with the Mad Mullah, ambushing and slaughtering officers and most native troops in Somaliland. The 10 000 strong attacking force defeats 220 in a fortified camp, though distant support and strategic impact vary.
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Somaliland
Mullah
Africa
Col. Phinkett
Col
Lieve
Manning
Col. Cobbe
Gumburru
Galadi
Nowas
Italy
Abyssinia
British Somaliland
Great Britain
London
Telephonic Sermons Lead Missouri Pastor to Reach Distant Families
Rev J W Kimbrell of Madion Missouri held a rainy Sunday service via telephone to 200 subscribers, singing and preaching from a telephony office as roads were mudded and attendance at his church dwindled. He envisions widespread telephonic sermons during bad weather as a missionary tool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
J. W. Kimbrell
Madion
Iimbrell
Multiple Farm and City Losses Highlight 1880s Arcadia and Saron Fires
Arcadia Louisiana suffered a blaze destroying the Levey compresa and 1 200 bales of cotton with losses around 25 000 insured for 18 000. Cameron Camp sawmill at Saron Texas burned with 75 000 feet lumber and over 75 000 loss. James Stanley known as King of the Gypsies died near Haverhill Massachusetts leaving 25 000 cash and a 15 000 West Roxbury house to widow and eight children. New York and Hoboken Ferry Company assets sold to Delaware Lackawanna and Western for 4 000 000. Ed Walker colored hanged at Centerville Als for Mrs Costello murder. Ramisel Waters colored hanged at Norfolk Va for a white man murder. Names C BR Hunter and J T Allen credited to the victim.
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Levey Compresa
Arcadia
Losa
Cameron & Camp
Saron
Texas
James Stanley
King of
Haverhill
Mass
West Roxbury
New York and Hoboken Ferry Company
Barclay Street
Christopher Street
Fourteenth Street
New York
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railway Company
Ed Walker
Centerville
Als
Costello
Ramisel Waters
Norfolk, Va
C. Br.hunter
J. T. Allen
Torrens Law amendment passes Illinois House in hard fought session
The Torrens Law amendment to include executors and administrators under the Cook County registration system cleared the House by 99 to 14, after a long battle. Other measures, including a canal funding bill and a tax collection provision, also moved forward amid adjournment planning and party maneuvering.
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Senate
House
Cook County
Minois and
Michigan Canal
Darrow
Siesae Pace
Capitol talk on pensions and shelved racing bill
State Capitol chatter reports Richard E. Burke stating he would avoid further conflict and the Speaker need not fear him. A racing bill is shelved for the rest of the session while the Deady boxing bill sits nearby. A pension bill granting $150 yearly for blind individuals earning under $250 has passed both houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Capitol
Richard E. Burke
Bribery Probe Clears Speaker. Illinois House Finds No Corruption
A special committee reported no evidence of bribery or improper influence on Speaker Miller or any House member. It criticized the Chicago Inter Ocean editorial Boodle as unfounded, condemned gavel rule, and urged secrecy until report completion. The panel named witnesses and noted testimonies contradicted Hinman's charges while urging justice and press restraint.
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Miller
Illinois House of Representatives
George W. Hinman
Chicago Inter Ocean
Mueller
House of Representatives
Friends of Bill
Senate
Chicago
Evanston
Calumet
Kleeman
Committee On Waterways
Ninois
Inter Ocean
Fesneil
John H. Miller
Mesars. Anderson
George B. Albert
Schlagenha
G. W. Hinman
Herbert Vanderhoof
Frank Armstrong
John J. Lane
D. A. Campbell
Buese
Ndly
Nolte
Mitchell
John A. Barnes
E. P. Bitsa
L. Minzesheimer
William F. Feldmann
Metropolitan Trust and Savings Bank of Chicago
E. Burritt Smith
Walter L. Fisher
Governor Yates
Chiperfield
Becker Miller
Messrs
Felix Jo Streykinnis
Frank E. Baldwin
Hinman
Big Statement
Nolte and
Feldman
Lcense
Thomas Rinaker
M. L. McKinley
W. E. Trautman
W. F Bundy
E. H W. Morris
T A. Wheeler
W Kopf
J C Johnson
Joan Farley
J J McManaman
KD Shurtleff
Special Committee of Investigation
Whistling Postal Card Seen Among Foreign Mafia
A German inspired whistling postal card appears in foreign mafia circles. The card mirrors the American version with two birds east and west of a small whistle that emits a birdlike note under slight pressure.
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Jack Frost
J. Pierpont Morgan
Cedric
Berlin
Anson Phelps Stokes
Lenox
Sisia
Bomen
Bomen Oped
Ments
Ohio
Finols
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Missouri Bus. i Bi
Dakota
Nebraska
Kansas
Czar
Quincy and Western Illinois Railway Company
Quincy
Quincy, IL
Beardstown
Ill
Rushville
Havana
Quincy, Ill
Niota
Strait
Monaotdl
PRK
Chira
Siberia
Dllinois
General Assembly
Mueller Senate
Hinds
Douglas County
Schlagenhaus
Wilson
Sherman
Chicago Board of Trade
Abel Davis
Friends
Montelius
Piper City
Congress
Civil Service Regulation
Department of Agriculture
Boodle Committee OF Legislature
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