American explorer Cherry’s perilous African odyssey ends in homeward voyage
W Stamps Cherry of Chicago returns from four years in French Congo and Sudan after traversing 20 000 miles. He lived with Congolese peoples Breea Engazzia and Lindas, discovered a tuskless pygmy elephant, collected anthropological data, and formed theories on African tribal origins. He faced French authorities over firearms, then aided by the French for a period, and documented Bangasson’s raiding. He plans to return to Africa after a rest in America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
W. Stamps Cherry
Chicago
America
Mr. Cherry
French Congo
Soudan
Kotta River
Kotta
Mobangi
Engazzia
Lindas
Africa
Demba Creecy
Matadi
Congo
Stanley Pool
Brazaville
Marchand
Upper Nile
Bangai
M’bomu
Bangasson
Congo Basin
Cherry
Darbanda
Shipping Bill to Take Priority in Senate Order
The Republican senatorial committee decided that the ship subsidy bill should displace the Spooner Philippine bill as unfinished business. It also considered the Hay-Pauncefote treaty and directed alternate attention. The shipping bill has preference but when no speeches are prepared the Senate will meet in executive session to consider the treaty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senatorial Committee
Senate
Secretary Root reports on Philippine Cuba and China campaigns
The Secretary of War outlines the 1900s annual report detailing the Philippine insurrection and Tagal killings, road building and native troop organization, the China campaign from the Philippines to Taku and Likin, and Cuba stabilization efforts with civil government and municipal elections. It notes a literacy gap limiting universal suffrage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
Cuba
Washington
Root
United States
China
Taku
Lekin
Five Die As Boiler Explodes At Chicago Power Plant
Five men were killed and 12 injured when a boiler in the Chicago and North Western power house exploded last evening. The blast hurled debris toward a passing Ashland Limited passenger train, damaging the last two cars and injuring four occupants. The power house stood near the station. causes unknown, but many workers escaped. Passengers in the affected cars included Mr and Mrs August Beck of Milwaukee and Mr and Mrs William Becker of Sheboygan, both couples on a bridal tour, with Mrs Beck suffering potential fatal internal injuries. Traffic paused for hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago & Northwestern Road
Ashland Limited
August Beck
Milwaukee
William Becker
Sheboygan
Wis
Bolomen Take the Oath at Vigan in American Campaign
Sunday in Vigan drew 2200 regional natives to the church to swear allegiance to the United States. About 500 refused or were not sworn, while 1200 bolomen had already surrendered. Gen. Young spoke and a priest delivered an exhortation during the day long proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Vigan
United States
Young
Ohio Woman Pleads Guilty to Man slaughter
Mrs Emma A Van Liew pleaded guilty to man slaughter in the death of Alice Hammell using vitriol. Judge Money sentenced her to ten years in the penitentiary. She was taken to Columbus in handcuffs with her husband after the sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van, Liew
van Wert
Emma A. van Liew
Alice Hammell
Money
van Liew
Columbus
Webster
Second suicide attempt in Akron riot case inmate
Akron residents report T. J. Ryan, jailed on bribery of a witness charge in a riot case, made a second suicide attempt by hanging in his cell Sunday night. He formed a rope from a sheet, tied to a wall spike, but weakened and fell, alarms prompting prisoner watch. Meanwhile William Dewitt was convicted of rioting, the tenth such conviction related to the August 22 riot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
T. J. Ryan
William Dewitt
Dewitt
Ticket theft at Little Consolidated Street Railway Co
In Cleveland on December 4 a trusted employee was caught taking tickets from vaults valued at 1500 dollars. Detectives nabbed him in the act and he confessed after promising not to be prosecuted. He implicated conductors, who bought tickets at half price. the company will discharge the conductors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Little Consolidated Street Railway Co
Body of Michael Casey Recovered After Beav er Wreck
The body of Michael Casey, Cleveland express messenger, drowned in the C P wreck at Beaver Pennsylvania last Wednesday, was recovered Monday by C P employees. It had sunk to the river bottom but floated once wreckage was moved and will be brought to Cleveland for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Michael Casey
Cleveland Express
Beaver
C. & P. Employes
Lentz's Boom Launched in Secret Columbus Rally
John J. Lentz organized a secret meeting at the Emerson hotel on Tuesday night to form a county league aimed at controlling party machinery and aiding delegate selection for the state convention next summer. Only known Lentz supporters were invited and steps were taken to keep the event private.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
John J. Lentz
Emerson Hotel
Lentz
Railroad Struggle Over Spur Across Short Line
Mansfield December 1 A clash erupted last night as Pennsylvania section men led by Road Supervisor Wright from Alliance tried to lay a spur across the Mansfield Short Line route. Fierce fights lasted about two hours before Judge Wolfe issued an injunction barring crossing of the Short Line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mansfield
Pennsylvania Section
Mansfield Short Line
Wright
Alliance
Wolfe
Pennsylvania
Six-Story Stambaugh-Thompson Co Hardware Fire
A six story Stambaugh-Thompson Co hardware building in Youngstown burned last night causing an estimated $100,000 loss with $73,000 insured. The blaze started in oils in the basement and spread fast trapping several workers who narrowly escaped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngstown
Stambaugh-Thompson Co
Inter-Lake Yachting Association Holds 1901 Regatta in Detroit
The annual meeting at Sandusky ended with a large banquet then a tremendous row as members debated the 1901 regatta venue. The group chose Detroit to host the event next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Inter-Lake Yachting Association
Sandusky
Two Murders Suspected in Toledo Area
Coroner Trickler of Wood county is asked to exhume the body of Alex Collins for stomach examination. Collins was found dead in an oil tank near Bradner, soon after his brother Frank was found dead at a pumping station near Rising Sun. The family fears murder and one survivor claims to know the killer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Trickler
Wood County
Alex. Collins
Collins
Bradner
Frank
Rising Sun
Alexander
Hair renewer needed for prize animals at horse show
Reuben of Egypt, quoted by the Chicago Chronicle, complains that horses lack tails at the show and that many men are bald or clean shaven. He jokes about fashion trends, noting millionaire figures and young men with flowers in their buttonholes lacking facial hair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ncle Reuben
Egypt
Chicago Chronicle
Palmer's Lotion Publicity and Vital Health Claims
An advertisement praises Palmer's Lotion for skin benefits based on a Washington D C testimonial. It promotes Palmer's Lotion Soap with same medicinal properties and offers samples via Palmer 374 Pearl Street New York. Also includes a dental deceit and a catarrh cure claim with Hall's products and an unrelated cartoon joke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Desmond
B Street
S. W
Washington, D. C
Palmer
Don Palmer
Pearl Street
New York
Joan
It's the Otherellow's Worry in a Boston Transcript Style
A humorous exchange between Stilson and Bingham about rent anxiety. Stilson dismisses concerns, while Bingham suggests the landlord may have qualms about the matter. The quip reflects urban living concerns and witty dialogue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bingham
Stilson
Boston Transcript
Jell-O Added To Deasers Line At Grocers
New Deasers brand Jell-O offers four flavors Lemon Orange Raspberry and Strawberry for ten cents per box. Family friendly dessert accessible at local grocers.
Louisville and Nashville Improve Through Service to Florida
The Louisville and Nashville Railroad expands Pullman Vestibuled Sleeping Cars and day coaches from Cincinnati Louisville St. Louis and Chicago to Mobile New Orleans Gulf Coast Thom asville Pensacola Jacksonville Tampa Palm Beach and Florida ports with steamer connections to Cuba Porto Rico Nassau West Indies and Central America. Tourist and home seekers excursion tickets available at low rates. Write C L Stone General Passenger Agent Louisville Ky for details. Wiggles Can you speak French Wiggles A little That is I can shrug my shoulders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville & Nashville Railroad Company
Cincinnati
Louisville
St. Louis
Chicago
Mobile
New Orleans
Gulf Coast
Thomasville
Pensacola
Jacksonville
Tampo Palm Beach
Florida
Cuba
Porto Rico
Nassau
West Indian
Central American
C. L. Stone
Louisville, Ky
Cascarets and Beeman's Gum Promote Digestion and Health
An assortment of old health tips and quotes tout Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a cure for bowel health with a 10 cent starter price. Includes endorsements and satirical quips about cures, cigars, and dental or facial grooming, plus Beeman's Pepsin Gum as another digestive aid.
Markets Report Across Cities on December Fourth
The markets note mixed activity with flour firmer in New York and regional prices for wheat corn oats and livestock. Notable figures include New York wheat No 2 red 76 3 4 cents and steers around 3 05 to 5 04 while hogs fade to about 5 00 to 5 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cleveland
York State
Toledo
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wildest Africa
Bolomen
Ohio State News
Drew
Casey
Reuben
Art
Marie
Indianapolis Journal
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Rama
Detroit Free Press
Sey
Murray Street
New York City
Philadelphia
J. W. O’brien
Third Ave
Minneapolis
Minn
Fliegende Blaetter
Beeman
Citicus
Daub
Cynicus
Putnam Fapgeess DrEs
East Liberty
East Buffalo
Dr. Greene
Nervara
John D. Smith
Thomson-Houston Electric Co
Lynn
Mass
West 14Th Street
Waltham Watches
Waltham
American Waltham Watch Company
Waltham, Mass
Donte Us
Ctz
CIA
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!