Hamburg Police Target Overloaded Cars
Hamburg policemen are told to watch street cars for single passengers exceeding legal car capacity. If found, the conductor is fined 72 cents.
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Newspaper
Carthage Record
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1900
Page
2
Granite shaft planned to honor Sioux-era friendly Indians at Morton
The Minnesota Valley Historical society will construct a fifty two foot granite shaft on state land near Morton in Renville County to commemorate the Indians who aided white settlers during the Sioux rebellion of 1862.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Minnesota Valley Historical Society
Morton
Renville County
Prince Ferdinand Refuses Royal Crown Payment in Munich Dispute
Prince Ferdinand of Bulgaria, two years ago, ordered a crown from a prominent Munich artist. He sought a kingly rank, but his ambition failed, and he now refuses to pay for the design, prompting the artist to sue.
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Ferdinand
Bulgaria
Munich
Whale fisheries decline toward extinction in the United States
Historical data shows whale oil and whalebone production collapsing from 1850 to 1875. Sperm oil output dropped from 100,000 to 42,000 barrels, whale oil from 300,000 to 35,000 barrels, and whalebone from 5,000,000 to 400,000 pounds, signaling a steep downturn in the industry.
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United States
Pope orders Vatican arms melted for sale as curios
A Rome dispatch to a London paper reports the pope has ordered about fifteen thousand old swords halberds spears and battle axes in the Vatican armory melted and sold. A furnace has been built in the Vatican gardens. The weapons are useless except as curios and costly to polish.
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London
Rome
Vatican
Release of Mellen Chamberlain collection by Boston contestants
Contestants of the will of Mellen Chamberlain in Boston execute a release to the trustees of Boston Public Library. The bequeathed collection valued at $100,000 includes autographs portraits photographs genealogical historical and literary property.
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Mellen Chamberlain
Boston
Boston Public Library
Missionary donates ancient Chinese coin collection to Penn Museum
Rev. E. W. Twing of Honolulu has given the University of Pennsylvania Archaeological Museum a premier set of Chinese coins dating back over 2,500 years. The collection includes rare early coins shaped as spades razors keys shirts and tools, among others.
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China
Archaeological Museum of the
University of Pennsylvania
E. W. Twing
Honolulu
Escape Miracle Becomes Watch Charm Tale
A soldier recounts surviving heavy fighting at war’s end in Turkey. He carried the bullet extracted from his body in a watch charm, believing divine mercy protects him from further harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wwee Eed Tech
Turkey
Thunder Heard Distance Sparks Competing Estimates
A French astronomer claims thunder cannot be heard beyond 10 miles despite lightning visible 150 miles away. An English meteorologist notes 190 seconds between flash and thunder, suggesting the storm is about 27 miles away.
Crematorium Expands at Pere Lachaise Cemetery
Cremation grows in Paris with additions to Pere Lachaise cemetery. A third furnace, a large hall, and a columbarium under construction will hold 10 000 ash receptacles. Slab‑sealed niches will bear inscriptions, resembling Genoa’s Campo Santo.
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Paris
Pere Lachaise
Campo Santo
Genoa
Women and girls in New York craft artificial flowers
About 5,000 women and girls in New York are employed making artificial flowers. Workers cover all grades from exact imitations of French productions to cheap violets. Most branching and finer work happens in factories, but two thirds of flower makers are outside workers, many are Italian women and children.
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New York
Pillsbury Donates 1000 Acres to State for Forestry Study
Ex Governor Pillsbury of Minnesota gifts 1000 acres to the state forestry board to encourage reserves and test regenerating cut-over timber. The gift directs two thirds of any revenues to the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, for research and education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pillsbury
Minnesota
State Forestry Board
Mr. Pillsbury
State University At
Minneapolis
Marble Arch to Be Demolished in London Landmark Move
The Marble Arch, a London landmark built by George IV at a cost of 400000 dollars as an entrance to Buckingham Palace, will soon be demolished. Once a gateway to the palace it proved a failure, dwarfing the royal residence and giving visitors a view of “plenty of gate” and little palace.
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Marble Arch
London
George IV
Buckingham Palace
Palace
Royal Residence
Royal House
Little Palace
James Lewis Lynched Near Gulfport Depot
James Lewis was hanged by a mob near the Louisville and Nashville depot at Gulfport after shooting Town Marshal Richards. He was captured by officers with bloodhounds early Thursday morning. Gulfport, a New Orleans suburb, is noted as a resort area. Subsequent reports state the lynched man was guiltless in the marshal’s death and the action is denounced by respected citizens.
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New Orleans
James Lewis
Louisville & Nashville
Gulfport
Richards
Lewis
Richardson
Jennie Hall Schooner Strands Near Cape Henry Total Loss
Cape Henry Va December 22 via Dan Neck Station the schooner Jennie Hall stranded eight miles south of Cape Henry at 4 am and will be a total loss. The captain and two men are drowned and bodies not yet recovered. Four nearly died from exposure but were saved in the breeches buoy. One man clung to the mizzen crosstree and was hauled to safety. A surfman was washed from a life boat but rescued. Weather is rainy with a light fog and a northwest gale at 50 miles per hour.
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Cape Henry
Dan Neck
Jennie Hall
Ocean steamship sinks schooner Emblem near Hampton Roads
Portsmouth Virginia reports a schooner named Emblem under Captain Geo B Marshall was struck and sunk by a large ocean steamship on Friday. Crew escaped to the deck and seized a dory to reach Old Point as North Atlantic squadron boats assisted. Unknown vessel that struck the Emblem.
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Portsmouth
Geo. B. Marshall
Hampton Roads
Old Point
River and Harbor Bill Reaches $60 Million Total
Washington reports the river and harbor bill completed with about 60 million dollars in total. Roughly 23 million covers direct appropriations while 37 million funds contract authorizations for ongoing work. It ranks as the second largest on record, likely to surpass previous totals after Senate amendments.
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Washington
Burton
Senate
Ex Gov Wolcott Dies in Boston
Former Massachusetts governor Roger Wolcott died at 3 40 p m Friday in Boston. Born July 13 1847 in Boston he was descended from Roger Wolcott who led the Cape Breton expedition in 1745 and from Oliver Wolcott a signer of the Declaration of Independence both relations also served as Connecticut governors.
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Boston
Bank in Baltimore Placed Under Temporary Receiver
Washington reports the comptroller of the currency named J. Frank Aldrich as temporary receiver of the American National Bank in Baltimore. The bank has suffered large deposit shrinkage and heavy losses, depleting capital and cash resources, with little expected loss to depositors. Clearing House decided no further credit would be extended. In New York, gambling houses were ordered closed by police under Tammany guidance pending law enforcement action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Comptroller of the Currency
J. Frank Aldrich
American National Bank
Baltimore
Clearing House of Baltimore
New York
Bling
Tammany
Gunboat Annapolis Floated in Norfolk Creek
United States gunboat Annapolis, aground opposite Lambert's Point, was floated late afternoon by tugs. Vessel is not thought to be injured.
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Norfolk
United States
Annapolis
Lambert's Point
Invasion News From South Africa Varies Across Districts
London reports war fronts with Brabant and Baden-Powell moving forces in Cape Colony and Transvaal. Boers clash near De Aar and Venterstad, with cannons firing and posts seized. British troops suffer wounds as authorities prepare for January dispatches and evacuations while rumors of pardons surface.
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London
Daily Mail
Johannesburg
Zurfontein
Cape Town
Welington
Stellenbe
Brabant
Venterstad
Baden-Powell
Transvaal
Berton
Cape Duté
South Africa
Death of Congressman Richard A. Wise in Williamsburg
Richard A. Wise, congressman for the Second Virginia district, died suddenly at his Williamsbur y home after chronic Bright's disease. A son of the late Gov. Henry Wise, he had earlier been defeated for Congress by Harry Maynard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congree
Newport News
Richard A. Wise
Virginia
Williamsbur Day
Bright
Congress
Harry Maynard
Hemi Wise
Italian Barber Slain in Chicago Shop on West Van Buren
Chicago police report an Italian barber named Samuel was murdered in his shop at 195 West Van Buren. No body was found for some time, and authorities attribute the crime to the Mafia. A second, unnamed victim Farino in Lepoma’s shop is noted with unknown details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Samuel
Guise
van Buren Street
The
Mafia
Farino
Lepoma
Bailey Torpedo Boat Fails Speed Tests at Newport
Newport R I Dec 28 The new torpedo boat Bailey failed to complete standardization and failed to reach a speed of eighty on account of poor coal quality. One trial will not be made for several weeks at least.
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Newport,r. 1
Bailey
John Owen Hanged in Paris for 200 Hogue Attempt
John Owen was hanged Friday in Paris for a 200 Hogue attempt. Owen's parents live in Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Owen
Paris
Owen
Kentucky
Envoys Sign Note On China Peace Terms
Paris dispatch reports foreign envoys signed a note adding Eng lish stipulations that China may not be obliged to withdraw from Peking and Chi Li until terms are clarified. Conger delayed signing, but Hay instructed to sign. cabinet approved. The power ministers demand severe penalties for officials linked to the Boxer outrages, though death penalties were removed from the final agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Havas
Lids
Peking
Engi
China
Chi-Li
Conger
Washington
Hay
Chimeee
Autonomy Party Pushes United States Statehood Plan
Manila December 21 leaders of the projected autonomy party meet the Philippine commission. The platform supports a senate writs of archipelago population and a veto system by the president with two‑thirds legislative override. Five delegates would represent the legislature in Washington. The group opposes selling the Philippines without the legislature’s consent. Most influential natives align with the movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Autonomy
Philippine” Commission
United States
Archipelago
Philippines
Telegraph Operators Strike Continues on Santa Fe
Houston Texas December 22 telegraph operators on the Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe strike continues without concessions. An order to call off the strike across Army system expected but Texas group retains control. Topeka Kansas December 22 President of the Order of Railway Telegrapher says strike will continue with operators wondering about reinstatement prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Tex
Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe
Araay
Texas
Topeka
Kan
Order of Railway Tehers
Santa Fe
Dol
Race Track Plans and Land Purchase Near St Louis
A proposed Race Track at St Louis Seat ton is touted as competing with the nation’s top courses. A 6426 acre parcel on Delmar Avenue just outside the city limits has been bought for development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Seat Ton
New York Boxer Ben Jordan Signs to Fight Terry McGovern
New York December 22 featherweight Ben Jordan has accepted a contract from the National Sporting Club of London and signed to fight Terry McGovern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ben Jordan
National Sportings
London
Arss
Terry McGovern
Germanic Arrives After Gale Strands Mail and Passengers
The White Star liner Germanic from New York reached Liverpool after a rough voyage. On the November 12 departure, strong gale force winds hindered mail and passenger handling, delaying the ship’s arrival by a day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utnstown
New York
Liverpool
Two Steamers Collide in Norwegian Seas
Two steamers, the Norwe Kong Sverre and another vessel, collided in Norway on December 21. The impact tore into midships, causing heavy damage though passengers were saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norway
England Asked to Accept Reservation of Rights in War Time
Washington dec 22 senator lodge who handled hay pauncefote treaty explains senate amendments aim to supersede clayton bulwer by amicable agreement. usa seeks canal control with equal pass through terms and neutral canal in war. britain must accept restoration of rights in time of war granted to turkey in suez accord as part of the new proposals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Washington
Lodge
Senate
Hay
Turkey
Egypt
United States
North America
Atlantic
Pacific
Nicaragua
Costa Rica
Senator Frye’s Wife Dies in Washington
Washington December 22 The wife of Senator Frye of Maine died suddenly Friday morning in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Frye
Washington
Maine
Fraudulent Divorce Bureau Leader Sentenced in New York
In New York on December 22 Recorder Goff sentenced Henry Zeimer, a head of a fraudulent divorce bureau, to ten years in state prison. James Holden, alias Frank Wilson, a professional correspondent, received a three year term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Goff
Henry Zeimer
James Holden
Frank Wilson
State
Inauguration Ball Granted at Pension Building
Secretary Hitchcock granted the inaugural committee permission to hold the ball and entertainments for the coming inauguration of President McKinley in the pension building.
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Washington
Dee
Hitchcock
McKinley
Pension Building
Librarian guides country reader to Robinson Crusoe
In a New England village, a freckled girl asks the city library for a book that is serious yet not didactic, with plenty of action and pictures. The librarian weighs options and finally lends the well worn Robinson Crusoe, satisfying the customer’s request for sensible reading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free
New England
American gun to fire thousandpound shot twenty miles
The United States plans a record breaking shot of thousand pounds to be fired twenty miles, a marvel of American ingenuity and craftsmanship. Hostetter's Stomach Bitters is extolled as a cure for constipation indigestion and dyspepsia with alleged kidney action preventing rheumatism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
They Wouldn't Rip at Breakfast Table Exchange
A Baltimore American note records a breakfast table remark where a man queries the food called flannel cakes and his son’s wife replies corduroy was sold to him by mistake.
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad with 15-Year Reputation
A historical advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for any catarrh cure Hall's Catarrh Cure cannot achieve. Featuring F J Cheney Co Toledo and endorsements from Truax Walding Kinnan Marvin wholesalers. Claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces. Price 75 cents per bottle with druggist sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Props
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
Truax
O. Walding
Kinnan & Marvin
Dusty Child Question From Sunday School
A brief quip from a Philadelphia Press piece features a boy asking if he is made of dust because of his Sunday school lesson. His father replies with a wry line about drying up, reflecting a humorous exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie
Philadelphia Press
Palmer's Lotion Promises Relief for Tetter and Skin Ailments
A Bagley Iowa reader praises Palmer's Lotion for long standing Tetter and asks where to buy more. The ad touts Palmer's Lotion as a cure for Tetter Eczema Barber's Itch and other virulent skin diseases and recommends using Palmer's Lotion Soap alongside it. It instructs if a local druggist lacks stock to order from Solon Palmer at 374 Pearl Street New York for samples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solon Palmer
Pearl Street
New York
Palmer
Woman’s faith in husband endures mother’s visit
A referenced source notes a woman's confidence in her husband remains steady despite a mother’s four to six week visit, suggesting strong trust and resilience in the relationship. The item reflects domestic insight rather than reporting a specific event or date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atchison Oo
Cascarets Candy Cathartic Health Ad Claim
An old advertisement touts Cascarets as a universal remedy from headaches to serious illness. It promises quick bowel relief with easy natural movements and emphasizes a 10 cent starter price and authentic stamped tablets in metal boxes, warning against imitations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ut Cc
It is much easier to be critical than to correct quote
A concise quotable remark attributed to Disraeli notes that criticizing is simpler than making effective corrections, reflecting a philosophy on accountability and constructive action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Disraeli
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St. Jacobs Oil
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