Wealthy Rice Murder Case Baffles New York Courts
Charles F Jones the valet in the Rice case is said to have confessed to the district attorney that Attorney Albert T Patrick and Patrick’s accomplice killed millionaire William Rice in his Madison Avenue apartment. Jones allegedly cut his throat in his cell with a penknife and survived to testify. The tale centers on forged checks and a will claim worth millions.
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New York
William Uae Rice
Madison Avenue
Albert T. Patrick
Mr. Rice
Patrick
Rice
Charles F, Jones
Charles I’. Jones
Jones
Valet Jones
Four Held for Murder in New Jersey Factory Case
Grand jury in Passaic County indicts Walter McAllister Alexander Campbell William Death and George Kerr for murder and criminal assault over the death of Jennie Bosschieter at a Paterson silk mill. McAllister’s plant remains shut with workers paid off as the case unfolds.
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McAllister
Kerr
Campbell
Death
New York
Passiae County
New Jersey
Walter McAllister
Alexander Campbell
William Death
George Kerr
Jennie Bosschieter
Paterson
James McaAllister
McAnlister
Walter
Dutch Cruiser Gelderland Sidetracked by Kruger Illness
Dispatches from Port Said to Marseille papers say the Dutch cruiser Gelderland has slowed due to illness of Mr. Kruger. The Gelderland is not expected in Marseilles before November 15. In London the Times reports that Wyndham is named for Chief Secretary of Ireland.
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Kruger. II
Paris
Port Maid
Marseilles
Gelderland
Kruger
Wyndham
Ireland
London
the Times
Torning
George
Nome Beach Worked Out Rich But Requires Capital
General Randall reports Nome mining areas largely worked out last year. He notes tundra wealth but needs large capital to develop. Many regions remain unprospected yet demand experienced personnel. Reports from Cape York to Yukon River describe widespread sickness and mortality. The Meteor assisted relief for about 100 destitute natives. Bear cutter distributed supplies near Fort St Michael.
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Tandra
Washington
Randall
Alaska
Reogh
Cape York
Topak
Goffin Bay
Yukon River
T H. Jarvis
United States Revenue Service
Meteor
Bear
Fort St. Michael
No trouble at Lyons for Carnot monument unveiling
In Lyons on November 5 the unveiling of the late President Carnot’s monument and a luncheon for President Loubet by the chamber of commerce proceeded without disorder. Socialist bills urged protest against the chamber, seen as clerical and reactionary. Loubet was greeted by broad acclaim, with occasional cries of Vive la sociale revolution heard along the route. Police dispersed a few groups but no organized demonstration occurred.
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Lyons
Carnot
Loubet
Chamber of Commerce
Socialist Committee
M. Loubet
Vive la Sociale Revolution
Fight American Church With German Authorities
Rev Dr Dickie of the American church in Berlin has received final permission to build a new church in Charlottenburg but now faces delays and costly obstacles from local authorities and courts. The American colony questions the clash with the emperor’s push to erect needed churches.
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Berlin
Dickie
Charlottenburg
Dowie Elder Mobbed in Mansfield Ohio
A vigilance committee captured Dowie elder Mark Loblow of Chicago and a woman in Mansfield. Loblow and the woman were held at Erie depot for two hours then forced to buy tickets to Galion. An unnamed elder was brought in by a citizen and left on the same train. The crowd of several hundred hurled kicks and cuffs before departure. A local Dowieite Leiby escaped after being chased to a swamp.
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Mansfield
Mark Loblow
Chicago
H. Leiby
Loblow
Erie
Galion
Enthusiastic Cuba Convention Opens in Havana
A war department cable from General Wood reports the constitutional convention in Havana opened promptly at 2 PM with immense enthusiasm and cheering for the United States. The dispatch says the session was absolutely harmonious and that the people are completely satisfied.
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Washington
War Department
Wood
Cuba
Havana
United States
Steamer St. Paul Arrives Damaged After Late voyage
The steamship St. Paul of the American line under Captain Roberts reached port 24 hours late with its starboard propeller gone and the engine room badly damaged. Officials differ on cause, with total damage estimated in the hundreds of thousands.
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St. Paul
New York
American Line
Roberts
Cunard Saxonia Sinks Gloucester Fishing Schooner
The Saxonia arrived at Queenstown with 15 members of the Mary Mosquito fishing crew aboard after sinking the vessel off Gloucester en route from Boston. One crewman was drowned. the Cunard liner itself was not damaged.
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Queenstown
Cunard Line
Saxonia
Pritchard
Boston
Gloucester
Explosion at Berryburg Mine Kills 14 Workers
In Virginia and West Virginia border area on November 5 an explosion at the Berryburg mine caused by dynamite killed 14 miners. All victims were white men, with mine boss Ollie Marks and his brother among the injured. six cars and three mules were blown from the entry tunnel. James Jackson is not expected to survive.
Two Men Die As Southern Pacific Freight Wreck Occurs
In a Keswic derailment near Redding California two men were killed and three injured aboard a lumber flat car. The dead include an unknown man and A Bryan of Denver. Injured are James Hart of Charter Oak Iowa with a severed leg, and B Woodruff with a leg fracture. Bryan died ten minutes after.
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Redding
Cal
Southern Pacific
Keswic
Bryan
Denver
James Hart
Charter Oak
B. Woodruff
Twain
Bryen
Dewey
Manila
Pearls Spark Rush On Mississippi River Clam Beds
Prairie du Chien Wisconsin reports a rush to clam beds after the discovery of pearls in the upper Mississippi River. More than 1 000 people camp along the river as diggers uncover a few thousand dollars in pearls including the Allen pearl weighing 100 grains sold for 3 000 dollars to William Moore of Comanche Illinois. Walsh Denies King Leopold Partnership In Congo Exploration
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Prairie du Chien
Wis
Mississippi River
Allen
William Moore
Comanche, Il
Wheat and Provisions Market Review in Chicago Trade
Chicago grain and provisions show dull wheat with a modest rise on cables, Dec closing slightly above Saturday. Corn steady, oats mixed, and meats higher with pork near 10.82 to 11.80 for Nov to May futures. cash bids listed for wheat, corn, and oats across grades.
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Chicago
Dee
Chicago cattle and hog market close higher amid mixed supplies
Cattle receipts reached 12 500 with westerns and Texans up to 10 cents firmer while inferior and medium natives sold steady to higher. Top steer prices near 6.00 dollars with good to prime cows around 5 00 to 6 00. Hog receipts 28 000 with active bid up to 4 95 and mid grades 4 60 to 4 90. Sheep receipts 18 000 with lambs steady to firm and wethers 4 00 to 4 25 existing. Texas and western sheep near 2 50 to 5 50.
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Chicago
Texas Fed
Texans
Texas Bulls
Hecht
Riik
Kansas City Market Report Cattle Hogs and Sheep Prices
Cattle receipts 5600 natives 2500 Texans 800 calves demand steady to 10c higher natives 4.60-5.50 stockers 3.00-4.30 feeders 4.00 canners 2.50-3.50 westerns 3.50-4.00 grass Texans 3.15-8.40 calves 3.50-5.00 Hogs receipts 6200 active early then weak heavy and mixed 4.70-4.80 light 4.75-4.80 pigs 4.50-4.60 Sheep receipts 2800 demand firm lambs 4.55-5.50 muttens 3.35-4.00 stockers and feeders 3.25-4.00 culls 2.50-3.25
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Kansas City
South Omaha
Texas
Omaha South market report highlights cattle and hog prices
South Omaha livestock totals show 1600 cattle receipts with steers and cows selling in the 3.15 to 5.05 range and calves to 5.75. Hog receipts reach 2600 with heavies at about 4.62 to 4.70 and lambs and muttons priced around 3.76 to 4.00 for selected lots.
Compressed Air Takes Over The Barber Chair In Chicago
The Chicago Inter Ocean reports on barbers using compressed air at select shops. The device dries hair after cuts and shaves, dusts clippings, and may spray fragrances. It is praised for efficiency and cooling comfort, with installations in a North Side hotel and Lasalle Street and State Street shops.
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Chicago
Lasalle Street
State Street
Secrets of Gibraltar and German access to rock top
A London Saturday Review report recounts how a consumptive German with English introductions gained access to Gibraltar top after officials relaxed a ban on foreigners. The narrative notes the German war office later possessed perfect plans from photos of Gibraltar defenses.
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Gibraltar
England
London Saturday Review
Quinine for Colds Sold by City Drug Store
Advertises quinine as a remedy for colds with claims of quick relief and pleasant sensations. The notice notes a price of 25 cents and promotes City Drug Store as the seller. The copy mentions a brand named Krause's Cold Cure and hints at revived business activity after use.
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Wee Krausé
City Drug Store
Celery Nerve Compound Highlighted by City Drag Store
A bold claim promotes Lichty’s Celery Nerve Compound as an invaluable remedy for female complaints and diseases arising from an impure state of the blood. The advertisement attributes strong efficacy to the product and cites City Drag Store as the seller.
List of uncalled letters at Ashton post office 1900
Letters remaining uncalled for at the Ashton post office include names such as John Barker Wm Brown Harry Burrell J W Barrell Guy Cook Arthur Hartman J T Haak Herman Harris NF Hamilton James H Howes Samuel Matthews Rath N McArthur Lewis Moran Jack Murphy Wm Morrison J U Nefrensky Bedrich Norton Mrs Apna Olson Edwin Perry Maud Sweeney Kate Thomas and others. Uncalled letters will be sent to the dead letter office if not claimed within 30 days, says Postmistress Gerace Lamont.
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Alice Quinn
Maud Sweeney
Kate Thomas
Varnes
I Wagner
Willis GW White
Bro J Wilson
Gerace Lamont
Notice for Publication Land Claimants Final Proof
Notice from the Department of the Interior Meleua Mont Nov 7 1000 that William O Thompson has filed to make final proof on his land claim before U S Commissioner L D Price Dillon Montana on Doc 15 1000 He lists witnesses Frank Conklin Robert W Bammer William Steed and Fred Cox all from Dillon Montana to prove residence and cultivation of the land Grantee Greene Register
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Department of the Interior
Meleua
Mont
L. d. Price
U. 8
Dillon
Montana
William O. Thompson
Frank Conklin
Robert W. Bammer
William Steed
Fred Cox
Grannae D. Greene
Register
United States Land Office
Helens
James L Fleming
Dell
Beaverhead County
L. J Price
A. S
Said
Clark McNineh
William O'Rourke
Edward Crawford
Ernest B McNineh
Groner D. Greena
Helena
James G Walker
Virginia City
Desert Land
Elmer M. Martinell
R. W
L. J. Price
Dijon Mont
David D. McKnight
Smith BM. McKnight
Charles E. Norris
Mitchell J. Martinell
Dell, Mont
Gronce D. Greene
Vittore Gugliemimi
A.S
James Smallhorn
Lima
Vitore Guglielaimi
Jonathan Lovell
Charles Padley
Charles H
George D. Greene
Dillon, Mont
Justin B. Gowen
L. J. Bens Ue
Dillon Montana
Eaid
Milton EB. Hays
Marcellus Pyle
Polaris
Thomas Mulaney
Andrew Pyle
Grouce BD. Greene
Notice of Publication for Homestead Claim
David Gibson of Bannack Montana and Borge D Green of Lima Montana file notices under H E No 10850 and 149 for land entries in the Mena Cww. They claim continuous residence and cultivation to prove up their settlements before Groner D Gaxens register.
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Alfred Lewin
Alice
Ernest. D. Selway
John Corgrave
John H. Hoffman
George Hinch
Dillon
Montana
Grance D. Greene
Register
David Gibson
Nwx
Mena Cww
Ion Willa
Bannack, Montana
Borge D. Green. Register
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BAYS
w-Folet
Atisey Rae
Or. M’allister
Nome Beach
M. Carnot
Nome
Port Townsend
Charles Nelson
Berrysburg, W
Walsh
Leopold
Thomas — I
Colorado
Ostend
Congo
Chicago Grain and Provisions
Red Cross
Vin Do Cinchona Co
Des Moines
Lows
Ely
Catarre
Raveeve
Dizon
P. O
Williams, WZ
Samuel W. Batchelder
Rawin Norvis
Willon
County of
Heaverhead
Wall
J.T. Ross
George L. Ramsey
General Land Office
Grover E Gaerne Teciatar Fiest
Forest Reserve
Benet
Henet
Colin
TEGAL
H. E
Groner D. Gaxens
U.S. Land Office
Amede Bessette
Bannack City
Uilip Shenon
Bulman City
Idaho
Congress
Discovery
Hine Wing
Recorder
Bob Ingersoll J. P. Beara
Jay Gould Lode
E. M. Wilson
Geunce D. Garling
Heginter
David J. Pierson
Alf Anderson
Louie Kroger
Polaria
Marcellua Ylo
Grance D. Greenk, Register
Forest Reserve Lieu
G. E. Glover
Oakland
SW Nem
M. M
Groner D. Greene
Jexao van Camp
Seate, van Camp
Henry B. Melton
Beaverhead
State of
Mentor
Ezecutor
Escace
Ward Hom
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