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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1904
Page
2
A varied roundup mentions Kuros like Kuroki and Kuropatkin, comments on pop culture and euchre, notes on a dressmaker’s pace, Alfred Austin’s Jeanne D Arc, speculation on Japanese progress, a measles epidemic in New York, a lid about an illness, and Herbert Spencer’s unpublished letter on war.
A quirky list of observations notes be sieged Port Arthur may end with station meals. It cites experts testing sanity via baseball and hints historians revisiting Napoleon while speculating on the Korean emperor’s wives.
A disgruntled worker embezzled items from Sir Thomas Lipton, while the iconic America's Cup remains secure and untouchable. The article notes Lipton’s prestige and the priceless cup as an enduring symbol of his legacy.
St Louis postal workers complain of excessive duties and overtime amid high job demands. The letter carriers pressed for relief and staffing to handle growing mail volume.
A science show featuring thirty three mosquito species at the St Louis fair will not attract visitors from Jersey or Cape Cod, reflecting regional interest gaps.
After revealing Rev. George W. Brownback’s opinions of his new wife readers are promised a follow up on her thoughts about him. The remark hints at a future balance to the marriage saga and public curiosity about the couple.
A quoted remark notes women fear dress contact with dust when wearing low shoes and gay stockings more than in regulation boots, highlighting attitudes toward attire and propriety in public spaces.
The text notes the dowager Empress of China may sit for a photograph to be distributed and worshiped. It questions her relation to the women of her sex and hints at public interest in her image and status.
Coal Younghusband will continue to make it lively for the grave digger along his line of march as the decision in England sets the target.
A Kansas City man was enjoined from seeing his children within forty eight hours after consuming alcohol. The decree risks leaving the children without a father and underscores custody actions in family court.
Mr Rockefeller notes early earnings did not burn a hole in his pocket and that only later in his career did he begin to have money to burn.
North Carolina papers debate attire before sleep, settling on boots and hat as the only clear steps, while afterward chaos reigns in discussion and speculation.
The article notes Calve admits she loves her art but sings mainly for money, suggesting those paid to work for wages may blame her for toiling for financial gain rather than pure artistic joy.
A fragment notes a wife observing her husband’s unexpected appetite for ice, joking that his spring medicine might be kept in the refrigerator to satisfy the craving. The line signals a humorous domestic moment without broader context.
Officials confirm that campaign cigars often cost up to three cents each, a detail previously considered a mystery. The statement underscores the pricing of campaign materials as part of legal or official disclosure.
Rear Admiral Mortimer L. Johnson retires after a long naval career beginning in Massachusetts in 1859. The court of claims awards extra pay in 64 cases from Spanish American War officers. The US Supreme Court upholds the oleomargarine law. Walter McMillan’s surrender to Dominion authorities cited. Generals Chaffee Humphreys to inspect Fort Snelling Fort Meade and Fort Lincoln. Rev John E Dallam new army chaplain. served with the Thirteenth Minnesota in the Philippines. Pension records burst with Peter West of Pendleton Oregon declaring ten marriages eight divorces four children. A board of officers from the Twenty-first Infantry to examine candidates for army chaplain. Elmira Knepper vs John A Sands: railroad land grants not good title against homesteaders in Iowa after relinquishment back to US by state.
Four people were injured, one fatally, when an old four story brick building collapsed on East Eighth street in New York. A Cleveland fire burned over half an acre, costing 100000 dollars, with the St. Clair street school suffering major loss. The Frisco meteor wrecked two miles north of Denison Texas, with baggage and mail cars overturned and two injured. Engineer William Kelker of Chicago died after a crash involving a Grand Rapids and Indiana flyer in Michigan. Michael Houser of Iowa City died from injuries after falling seven feet from a ladder. In Salida Colorado four people were killed when a footbridge over the Arkansas river broke during memorial ceremonies.
Dr. Anna E Park 74 first woman admitted to NY medical practice is dead. Sir Henry Irving announces retirement from the stage in 1906 at a Manchester Art club reception. Gen Samuel E Hill Civil War veteran dies in Lexington Ky. Col J H Bodine famed rifleman dies in New Platz NY. Rev Frank Jarvis Mundy leaves Atlantic City to pastor Jefferson Park Presbyterian in Chicago. Mrs Laura Joyce Bell singer wife of Digby Bell dies in New York aged 46, born in England trained at the Royal Academy of Music.
The report lists Albert Meade confessing to killing Jim Ricker in Spring Gulf, Pitkin county. Col G H Klopp of Minneapolis died by suicide in Brazil Indiana after a note claiming despair. Mrs J L Lang of Omaha arrested for shoplifting in Sioux City with $3,500 in diamonds found. James Moore of Rising Sun shot self after failed verdict in Gillespie case. Irvin Wise killed Kate Craft and then himself in Pittsburgh. Fred Bryant jailed two years in Calgary for robbery. Charles Mack detained for inquiry.
A public notice reports Oxford University will confer the degree of doctor of letters on American author William Dean Howells. The article also notes the passing of Grand Duke Frederick Wilhelm of Mecklen burg-Strelitz born October 17, 1819 and includes various international items on the Red Cross in China, the papal stance, the Philippine insurrection, Dutch East Indies fighting, Shamba Tunisians in Tripolitania, Acre talks, a Mexican July 4 festival invitation to Grover Cleveland, and a Dreyfus-related arrest in France with details withheld.
Senator Penrose has been appointed to fill the vacancy on the Republican national committee caused by M. L. Quay’s death. Official figures show world’s fair attendance last week exceeded previous six days by about 50 000. The fair has barred shirt waist attendants in concessions or exhibits per a commissioners rule. Jose Cassiano reports red ant activity saving cotton fields near San Antonio Texas noting boll weevils are gone and dead weevils dot the rows.
The Exposition Transportation company of St Paul showcases a floating hotel concept for World’s Fair visitors. The Purchase and consort left St Paul June 2 with a full passenger list. A weekly return voyage is planned each Thursday throughout the summer with trips to St Louis via the Mississippi.
During a Woodmen picnic in Madison a bold thief entered the East Madison depot on the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul line and robbed the money drawer of 203 dollars. The baggageman met the robber as he left with a chisel and passed him off as a company carpenter saying How d do. The culprit fled into the crowd and was not found.
Robert Grady aged thirty was found unconscious under a city viaduct in Minneapolis near Second Avenue and Second Street Northeast shortly after five o clock yesterday morning. He died three hours later at the city hospital. Police theorize highwaymen slugged and threw him from the bridge after taking ten dollars in his pockets.
A log drive of 3,000,000 feet has arrived at Crookston, Minnesota for the saw mill. The river stage is high enough to ensure season long supply at full capacity, with log drivers facing extensive work this summer to retrieve stranded logs from river banks.
In an escape attempt at Fort Snelling two military prisoners tried to throw their guard from the bridge. Tony G Wisch a convict was shot and killed by Private Edward Kennedy of Company FP Twenty first infantry near the fort end of the bridge about 10 30 yesterday morning while prisoners were being brought back to the fort after a liberty break.
Emery F. Morris a wealthy farmer from Iowa Falls died after attempting to cut his throat and then tearing his throat with his hands while attendants rushed to bind his wounds at the hospital for the insane in Independence Iowa.
In Sioux City Iowa merchants have discontinued trading stamps by joint agreement. Store managers say the stamping craze caused more excitement here than in any other city where the practice was used.
Henry Reider, a single man, was found dead on his claim east of Kenmare, North Dakota. Authorities believe he fell from his horse and was dragged to death. Interment will be at Sauk Center, his former home.
A serious crash near Nor Walk Ohio killed six people and seriously injured about a dozen others including several in critical condition. Authorities say electric cars were involved in the collision and are investigating possible causes and charges.
An east bound electric train and a west bound freight car collided at Wells Corner near Norwalk Ohio killing six all in the smoking compartment and injuring a dozen or more. Officials planned a thorough investigation and rapid hospital aid was provided at St Charles hotel in Norwalk.
Six hundred residents fled Newton Kansas after a sudden Sand Creek rise from a cloudburst. Boats and rafts rescued most. one boat capsized with heroic rescue. Widespread damage to homes and furniture. Rail service disrupted. floods hit Emporia Florence Newton and surrounding areas with tornadoes and fatalities from lightning.
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