Cape to Cairo railway extends to coal find site
The Cape to Cairo railway reaches from Bulu-Wayo toward Wanki, about 200 miles north, where a large coal discovery is reported. The Zambesi crossing is easier at this new point. Also noted are Evarts’ compliment to a budding author, Rothschild’s charitable spending, a juror pie ground for a verdict, and canal traffic rising in 1899 with 3,607 ships and 657,017 tons.
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Cape
Cairo
Bulu- Wayo
Wanki
Zambesi
Suez Canal
Canal
Body of West Point hunter found in Wortmans Lake
Henry Harstick junior disappeared from West Point a week ago while duck hunting. Lincoln Hound search traced him from his home to Wortmans Lake four miles away. His boat overturned perhaps in the incident. his gun lay beside the body which was badly damaged by spear strikes. He leaves a wife and three children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Harstick, Jr
West Point
Wortman’s Lake
Lincoln
Test Results In Failure At Telegraphed Image Test
A meeting at the Quail Rangle Club at the University of Chicago gathered scientists to test transmitting and receiving halftone pictures by telegraph between Columbus University New York and the University of Chicago. The electrograph worked across hundreds of miles but induction prevented New York from recording the fine dots. Further tests will occur when wire conditions improve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quailrangle Club
University of Chicago
Columbus University
New York
Lincoln Ophthalmology Leaders Honored at Meeting
Dr G C Tholmes of Cincinnati was elected president of the western ophthalmological and otolaryngological association. Dr W L Dayton of Lincoln Neb was chosen first vice president, Dr W L Ballenger of Chicago secretary, and Dr G Stern of Chicago treasurer. Next convention slated for Chicago in April 1903. Session featured papers read by specialists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GC. R. Tholmes
Cincinnati
Western Opthalmological and Otolargyalogical Association
W. L. Dayton
Lincoln
Neb
W. L. Ballenger
Chicago
G. Stern
Sesson
Attempted wrecks on Santa Fe express near Long Point
Reports recount three attempts to wreck a Santa Fe express near Long Point Illinois. Wreckers bound heavy ties to the rails. on Friday night a local freight collided with the obstruction and a wreck followed. Earlier plots were discovered by section men with no damage. In Pennsylvania five masked men raided the home of J D Harris near Sugar Run, bound and gagged the household, looted a safe, securing about $500, two watches and jewelry. They escaped.
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Long Point
Ill
Off City
J. D. Harris
Sugar Run
Harris
Grocer Kahney Killed by Burglars in Mount Washington
Thomas D. Kahney a Mount Washington Pennsylvania grocer was shot and killed by burglars who entered his home to loot it. They tried to gag Mrs. Kahney to stop an alarm but Kahney intervened and was killed. The suspects fled the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas D. Kahney
Mount Washington
Mrs. Kahney
Kahney
Border Bandit Read Weaver Killed at Alma Camp
Read Weaver a famed border figure and Black Jack gang member was killed at Alma a mining camp seventy miles from Silver City New Mexico. He had threatened to kill Ted Holliman who had confronted him over remarks about a young woman. They met again and shot each other Holliman was exonerated.
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Read Weaver
Alma
Silver City
N. M
Weaver
Ted Holliman
Holliman
Death by Fire: Logan County settler Burns Home in Hartsburg
Carl Marsman an elderly settler from Logan County Illinois, about seventy, set fire to his home at Hartsburg and died. He had suffered a recent stroke and his mind was not balanced, according to reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Marsman
Logan County
Ill
Hartsburg
Accused Bank Robbery Suspects Await Hearing Postponed
Bil Luther and Taines Owens, accused of a Mario Junction bank robbery, were arraigned but the hearing was postponed. Officers are confident they have the right men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bil" Luther
Taines Owens
Mario Junction
Offiers
Recall of War Incident in London Reward for Document
Advertisements offer a reward for recovering a document conveying Confederate thanks to Captain Semmes and parts of the Alabama crew. It recalls the 1864 engagement when the Alabama was attacked by the Kearsarge off Cherbourg. The Deerhound rescued 39, including Semmes and 13 officers, and Captain Winslow urged a shell but did not fire. John Lancaster commanded the Deerhound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Semmes
Alabama
London
John Lancaster
Raphael Semmes
Southampton
Winslow
Accused of killing wife in Ohio dairy farmer case
A dispatch from Mison Ohio reports Mrs John Melong found dead in bed with her rear crushed. Her husband, a retired farmer, was arrested for murder after a coroner's inquest. Melong, 68, vowed not to speak, claiming ignorance if he did kill. His wife was 60. he is said to be wealthy with an estate around 100000.
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Mison, O
E&ay
John MeLong
Tesgona
St. Mark's
St. Paul's
Mhia
Royal College of the
Dr. Thornwell
South Carolina
Postal Chief Arrested for Mail Robbery in Philadelphia
Postal inspectors arrested Jerome S. France, a Philadelphia post office employee, on a warrant charging rifling the mail. He served as a state case distributor, with complaints of mail tempering across the country. Authorities report a partial confession.
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Miciala
Thitedelphia
Alon
Jerome S. France
Ain
Philadelphia
France
Fost
Wade
Schley to Retire From South Atlantic Command
The Navy reports Admiral Schley has hauled down his flag at Montevideo and will sail for the United States via Southampton on the Clyde. Captain Rockwell of the Chicago becomes ranking officer until Admiral Cromwell arrives.
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Navy Department
Admiral Schley
Montevideo
South Atlantic
United States
Southhampton
Clyde
Rockwell
Chicago
Cromwell
Newspaper Artist Cassidy Shoots Self in Chicago Office
Chicago Daily News staffer Hert Cassidy, a renowned Western newspaper man and early chalk plate illustrator, fatally wounded himself in his local room amid family troubles. Cassidy, about thirty eight, was well known in Denver and Cincinnati for his illustrative work.
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Chicago
Hert Cassidy
West
Chicago Daily News
Cassidy
Denver
Cincinnati
Canning Plant Burned in California Fire
Hust Bros fruit canning plant at Hayyards California was totally destroyed by fire. The blaze consumed the plant boarding houses eighty five cottages many owned by the company the fruit warehouse and two thousand cases of fruit six fruit cars and left many families homeless. Loss estimated above one hundred twenty five thousand dollars and the fire believed incendiary.
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Hust Bros
Hayyeards
Calif
Ex-Policeman Goads Lethal Shot at Omaha Saloon
Louis Godola former policeman, drunk and enraged, fired a revolver at William Lauder a baker at Joel Gee's saloon 612 South Thirteenth street Omaha. Lauder wounded and in St Joseph's hospital, Godola jailed and awaiting outcome of the injury.
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Louis Godola
Joel Gee
South Thirteenth Street
Omaha
William Lauder
Godola
Lauder
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Joint Smasher Appointed Wichita Police Chief
Frank Burt has been named chief of police in Wichita Kansas. The veteran enforcer is known as the original joint smasher and supported by wide open policy allies. Five years ago he used an axe to smash 2000 worth of saloon fixtures that defied mayor and council approval.
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Frank Burt
Wichita
Kan
Two Men Die in Gas Asphyxiation at Scranton Shops
FP J Aweeney and George S Buckley, superintendent and clerk at the Delaware Lackawanna and Western car shops in Scranton Pennsylvania, were found dead from gas asphyxiation. The light was likely low when they retired and later extinguished accidentally. The item includes assorted notes on local culture and a correction about General Funston’s nickname and fraternity history.
Sunshine of Religion in Talmage Sermon at Easter
Dr. Talmage portrays religion as joyous sunshine over gloom, calling God’s daughter Religion to fill a house with light. He contrasts worldly laughter with divine vitality, urges belief in providence, and envisions heaven’s radiance as ultimate consolation and guidance.
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Louie Klopach
N.Y
Washington
Christ Jesus
God
Christ
Lord Jesus Christ
Heaven
Explorer Louis Becker to Have Ashes Cast to Four Winds
Louis Becker of Brooklyn died February 24 after half a century of travel and exploration. A cremation advocate, he wished his ashes scattered over the Atlantic and by the winds to many lands. His will directs $6 to his twin brother for the ocean scattering and his body was cremated.
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Louis Becker
Gan
Brooklyn
N. Y
Becker
Westphalia
Germany
Sandwich Islands
Africa
Gotha
Photographs as security for costly jewelry
A New York Sun piece notes interest in photographing jewelry to aid protection, but finds few wealthy women actually photograph themselves wearing valuables. It contrasts English practice of full jewelry box displays with American reluctance, suggesting many items worth thousands are rarely photographed.
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Celestial Profession
Celestial City
Greenwood
Laurel Hill
Westminster Abbey
Heaven
New York
Delara
England
Judge Inventor Waltner’s Hydraulic Disappearing Safe
The Wapakoneta, Ohio, inventor Waltner has created a hydraulic disappearing safe using a gun mechanism concept. It lowers into a wall at night and rises by clockwork so the safe is ready for business next morning. He filed a patent application but acknowledges risks if the machinery is tampered with.
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Waltner
Wapakoneta
Peru Enacts Compulsory Military Service Law
A new Peruvian military law requires all citizens aged 19 to 50 to perform compulsory service. The army will comprise five classes: regular, supernumerary, first reserve, second reserve, and the national guard.
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Peru
Marvels in Taxtile Work and Japanese Looms
A writer argues that Japan ese textiles show potential for efficiency gains through machinery. He praises their cotton and silk crapes and a 250 year old brocade, noting the contrast between intricate designs woven slowly by hand and modern machinery's capacity to replicate complex patterns at speed. The piece suggests Japan needs equipment, not instruction.
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France
Notable local doctor praised for kidney pills cure
Clarissa Minnesota April 15 Special report highlights Mrs. Keys, long ill, praising Dodd's Kidney Pills for relief from back pain neuralgia and general misery. Her husband Charles Keys, local teacher, and her mother-in-law attest to the pills' life-improving effects.
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Clarissa
Minn
Charles Keys
Birs
Keys
Dodd
Pilis
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Kinng
Milan
Draga
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Russell
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Dre
Telegraph
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Rich
Ohio
Schley
Sterling
Centtral
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Saline County
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Timmie
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Corret
Phi. Delta ‘Yheta Fraternity
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Timson
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Dentay
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Charles Lambs
Charles Mathewses
Lse
Ife
Starmer
Gome
Lowell
Mason
Tenay Watts
Shaw
Hoisington
Kidd Drug Co
Rigg
O Street
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Elina, Ltd
Arch
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Ava
Minnespolis
Northwest
North America
Home and Garden
Newspaper Row
St. Paul, Minn
Alexander
Servieia
Withott
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