Virginia Items Show Local Happenings and Visits
Virginia items recount visits by Scott Cope and wife of Morgan county Missouri to his mother, a school closure in Crook district due to Miss Donivan illness, Geo Ruble hay delivery to Amorett, infant death of John Hedger buried at Howell graveyard, and family notices including a marriage in Idaho. Also notes about Aaron Oswein farm, Rev Shumaker sermon, Rosa Park farewell trip, M W A Virginia 3535 elects officers, Dan Smith turkey gathering, and a streetwise bachelor preferring east west travel.
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Scott Cope
Morgan County
Ope
Crook
Donivan
Geo. Ruble
Amorett
John Hedger
Howell
Andrew Simpson
Henry Oswein
Aaron
Shumaker
M. E
W. T. Cowan
Idaho
W. W. Park
Rosa Park
Kidder
Caldwell County
Virginia Camp
T. J. Wheeler
T. A. Wright
W. A
Hampton Nickell
L. Lamb
Morton Jenkins
F. P. Maloney
Elliott Burke
Lyman Hensley
Dan Smith
Orville Brown
Moss County
Carter to Stay in Prison in Habeas Case
The court upheld Captain Oberlin M. Carter’s sentence and remanded him to Leavenworth to serve out five years with about three more years due to good behavior. Carter had been convicted for misappropriation of government funds while in charge of harbor work at Savannah and was fined $5,000 and dismissed from the army. The judges ruled the proceedings irregular and noted President McKinley’s partial clemency.
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Topeka
Der
Oberlin M. Carter
United States
Leavenworth
Jundze Hook
Carter
Captain Carter
Savannah
Mckinley
Poll
Army
Thayer
Ilook
J. Stanton Carter
Frank P. Blair
C. H. Grosvenor
Deepwater Items from a Rural Community
Drs Kash and Bowden report sickness in the area while farmers haul corn to Stephenson s feed lot for high prices. Art Webb proclaims a boy. James Oll repairs his house. Tom Guy s sick child improves. Willie Offill buys a new gun. Local quail hunting continues as rabbits loom. Dr Riffle from Butler sells medicine. hopes for a Lyceum at Oak Grove fade. Social visits occur including Kashs and Price with Lee Simpson s family. Johnstown holds Christmas tree and oyster supper for church funds. George Conwell, who moved to Montana, marries there. Rose.
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Kash
Bowden
Stephenson
Art Webb
James Oll
Tom Guy
Willie Offill
Riffle
Butler
Oak Grove
Elm Grove
D. H. Kash
Price
Lee Simpson
Dick Callahan
Depew’s Joke Provokes Carnegie Comment Abroad
Chauncey Depew tells a joke about Scots and dyspepsia linked to Andrew Carnegie. The New York correspondent for the Pittsburg Dispatch reports Depew met Carnegie before Carnegie left for Pittsburg and argued about the Scot countrymen. Depew’s remark says Scots are dyspeptic because they are disputatious and won’t let their food agree.
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Chauncey Depew
Andrew Carnegie
Depew
Carnegie
Pittsburg
New York
Pittsburg Dispatch
Panther Attacks Child Near Cartwright Wisconsin
In Cartwright Wisconsin an eight year old girl, daughter of farmer C F Riley, was seized by a panther while walking along a road and killed. The beast carried her into a swamp where she was torn apart. A panther hunt has begun as farmers vow extermination. A ten foot panther and two large others have been shot in pursuit.
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Cartwright
Wis
C. F. Riley
Mad Brook
Ex Senator Irby Dead in South Carolina
Columbia Dec 10 John Laurens Manning Irby former United States senator from 1890 to 1894 died at his Laurens home Bright's disease was listed as the cause. Irby a Princeton and Virginia alumnus, lawyer, and 1866 legislator helped unite dissident elements that secured seats for himself and B R Tillman in the Senate.
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Columbia
Tohn Laurens Manning Irby
United States Senate
Laurens Toe Day
B. R. Tillman
Bright
Irby
Princeton University
University of Virginia
South Carolina
Notice to Taxpayers from 1500 Collector
Notice to taxpayers from B F Scorr collector about paying taxes for the year 1500 with a 1 percent penalty starting January 1. Taxpayers should render due.
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B. F. Scorr
A Lady’s Work and a Lesson from a Near Death Sickness
A Ralls County Times sermon laments a New London area matron struck by nervous prostration. doctors blame overwork and the drive to amass wealth. The piece notes her toil, wealth for heirs who may squander it, and the poignant reminder that earthly riches cannot accompany her when she dies.
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Ralls
Mrs Mary L McLean Dies in Washington Home
Mrs Mary L McLean mother of John R McLean of the Cincinnati Enquirer died at her residence at 1 30 this morning after acute heart failure She had been ill since Friday At her bedside were her daughters Mrs Dewey and Mrs Ludlow wife of Rear Admiral Ludlow her son John R McLean and Admiral Dewey A Kentucky native she spent much of her life in Cincinnati Widow of Washington McLean proprietor of the Cincinnati Enquirer She was in her 72d year
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Washington, DP
Tec. O
Mary L. McLean
Jnc
Duel at a dance leaves two men shot near Waco
A desperate duel occurred at a local dance four miles from Waco Texas last night. Will Turner a farm laborer and his opponent Bill Woods were wounded Turner in the head Woods in the side. In the stampede several women were slightly injured. Both men survive but are believed to die.
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Waco
Tex
Pec
Will Turner
Bill Woods
Explosion at Hankin's store maims two boys in Pine Bluff
An explosion at Hankins's store south of Pine Bluff injures two boys aged 10 and 12 who were loading shells in the rear. A spark ignited powder causing a pair of blasts that wrecked the store. J F Bono riding by was also injured by flying debris and glass.
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Pine Bluff
Ark
Hankin
Poem Vanished Amid Blizzard on Press Day
Atchison County World recalls a fair lady’s poem titled Beautifu l Spring lost amid a sudden blizzard. The piece was submitted during a sunny spell but a foot of snow forced the editor to seek the missing verses before printing.
Aggressive natives and Philippine operations update
Manila reports show intensified actions in northern and southern Luzon with General Fuansten leading scouts against insurgent positions near the Nehieo river. American forces crossed the stream, driving back the enemy who left four dead. Maj Vlores and followers reportedly captured. Morrow's 50 from the Party seventh regiment attacked Brilacan, and Col. Vietoris held a fortified position with 30 rifles and 3,000 bolomen before being driven off. The Manila dispatches also note currency reforms and logistics for the Philippine islands.
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Manila
Dec
Luzon
Othe
Ienrich
Fuansten
Nehieo
Pugin
Teents-fourth
Neat
Morrow
Brilacan
Col
Vietoris
Maj Vlores
Telegraphers Strike Rumor Denied by Santa Fe Officials
In Cedar Rapids on December 11, officials of the Brotherhood of Telegraphers deny reports that Santa Fe telegraphers planned a strike to back photographers and line clerks. R B Clark says arbitration should settle such disputes and that the order has not promised any strike action.
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Oficina
Darelle
Santa Fe
Rte
Peoria
Sarvent
Brotherhood of Loosmotive
Peetlin
Cedar Rapids
R B Clark
Brotherhood
Manie
Vanderbilt Heirs Prepare Final Estate Split Over 50 Million
New York Dec 1 Vanderbi lt heirs await official appraisement by the state comptroller showing the Vanderbilt estate valued at about 52.5 million the realty share. Alfred Vanderbilt is to receive about 44 million but will give Cornelius 1.01 million to avert a lawsuit leaving Cornelius roughly 7.5 million from the residuary estate. Transfer tax and comptroller fees add about 472 thousand and 52 thousand respectively.
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New York
Ete Corpeling
Vanderbilt
Aa Wade
DL Haabronck
Alfred Vanderbilt
Hay Alfred
Alfred
Centenary Celebration of National Capital Opens
Washington marks the 100th anniversary with President McKinley greeting governors of states and territories. He reviews the Capitol parade with military detachments and veterans, then attends addresses in the House and a governors’ reception at night.
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Washiton
McKinley
House of Representatives
W C T U Resolves At National Convention
Washington notice lists resolutions by the W C T U praising the Prohibition Party for gains, pledging loyalty to the movement, thanking divine aid for Brigham Roberts’ House victory, and calling for banning the liquor traffic, opposing army canteen, and supporting women suffrage, labor rights, eight-hour day, child labor bans, and justice reforms including Philippines policy.
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Washington
Prohibion Party
Philippines
Consul Gummere Postpones Morocco Visit to February
Consul Gummere, authorized by the state department, delays his planned trip to Morocco in connection with the Esvagui case until February. The postponement follows Moorish festivals occupying the next six weeks in that country, delaying formal business.
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Washington
Gummere
State Department
Morocreo
Esvagui
Indian Lands Openings Set for Next Fall in Guthrie
A telegram from Delegate D. T. Flynn in Washington reports a $100,000 public building is assured for Guthrie. It also states the Kiowa country opening is planned for next fall, signaling forthcoming land openings.
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Guthrie
D. T. Flynn
Washington
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