Rail line expansion and distant coal find framing northern passage
A railway from Bulus Wayo toward Wank is being extended, with a new coal discovery 200 miles farther north. Crossing the Zambes at the new point is easier. A mix of notes covers Lord Rothschild’s charity, a juror incident, Suez Canal traffic in 1899, Kansas City fruit handling, and divers recovering ancient art from off Crete.
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Capo To
Chivn
Bulus Wayo
Wank
Zambes
Kansas City
Tropics
Los Angeles
Cal
Avalanche ordeal among three children at Orion rescue tale
Three youths under twenty faced a brutal avalanche at Orion. A brother was swept over a 300 foot precipice and buried under snow and rock, body not yet recovered. One girl escaped from a shallow crevasse, another clung to a ledge for 30 minutes above a 300 foot drop until help reached her.
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Orion
Qud
Strea
Royal Insurers Face Higher Rates After King Humbert Death
Insurance firms adopt stricter terms for crowns of Puiope seeking policies, allowing coverage with assassination exclusion at higher rates. Ex King Milton had attempted life insurance four months ago but refused the assassination clause. current king and Queen Grogan faced similar terms. Massachusetts heir of Franklin H. Bishop's will states residue of estate goes to the Commonwealth, about 97,000 dollars pending settlement. Bishop praised as Russell notable and loyal to Massachusetts.
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Puiope
Humbert
Iiing Miton
Grogan
Franklin H
Russell
Mass
Maesaachuset Isa
Commonwealth of
Washington declares expeditions aim looting and murder
The report cites Secretary Wilson and Vanderlip in Washington and St. Petersburg as US treasury actions and diplomatic outreach. It notes government gold holdings at 600,552,520 dollars, a short term bond purchase at 1113.65, and plans to study rice growing internationally. Also mentions USA Britain canal talks, ships leaving Manila, Loomis interviews, Emma fishing steamer loss, Chinese collisions near Canton, a mine shaft tragedy in Transvaal, a Boston blower works fire, and wood alcohol poisoning in Pennsylvania children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, T. Fa
Washington
United States
Government Weather Bureau
Secretary of the Treasury
Wilson
Frank A. Vanderlip
United States Treasury
St. Petersburg
Russia
War Department
Indiana
Sumner
Manila
China
Loomis
San Juan
Great Britain
Hay
Lord Pauncefots
Boston
Sheffield
John Sworsk
Notable Obituaries and Society News From The Week
Wafer of prominent figures and events from the era includes Maurice Barrymore’s confinement in Amityville, Vasclax de Brazik’s death in Paris, Maj. Gen. Corbin likely representing the U.S. at King Edward VII’s coronation, and Capt J McGowan’s retirement as rear admiral after health decline on the Monadnock. Also noted are Emelia Kempin’s death, Col. Berret’s passing, and Patten engagement announcements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Barrymore
Amityville
L. J
Vasclax de Brazik
Paris
Corbin
United States
Edward VII
J. McGowan
Washington
Cleveland
Key Wrest
J. R. Mustek
Omaha
Kirksville
Mr. Musick
Notable Crimes and World News Streak Through Local Report
A scattered page details a Chicago murder case against farmer’s wife in Mascow Ohio, a Michigan man wanted for bigamy, a Chicago notary facing surrender over a $9,000 bond, and an embezzler confession in St. Louis. It also notes prison escapes in Delaware, a civil service graft probe, a gypsy clash in Pennsylvania, a newspaper man’s suicide in Chicago, imperial and European political moves, and regional Latin American press rhetoric.
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John McClung
Mascow
Ohio
Frederick Erksmier
Calvin
Mich
la Porte
Ind
George Wellington Streeter
Lake Michigan
Chicago
Bend
Wiliam L. Snell
Willam H. Hussman
Barrett Manufacturing Company
St. Louis
Ronger
Hussman
Sussex County
Georgetown
Delaware
Civil Service Commission
Charles FR. Dick
Washington
Lilly
Titler
Gallatzin
Frank Coons
Aguinaldo urges surrender as peace prospects grow
Manila reports Emilio Aguinaldo, interviewed by an Associated Press representative, expresses astonishment at American gains and now believes American sovereignty may prevail over independence. He calls for insurgents to surrender and swear allegiance to the United States, cites pacification progress, and hopes for prisoner release in Guam after peace is restored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trade Review
Tom Johnson
Cleveland
Peter Jackson
Australia
Dakotas
California
Chile
Wilhelmina
Netherlands
Joseph Chamberlain
England
Halland Society of
Chicago
Everett-Moore Syndicate
Detroit & Wyandatee Electric Railway
Detroit
Mich
Toledo
Omaha Gas
General Trust
Murphy
Omaha Company
Stong Pottery
America
Oklahoma
P. H. Fitzgerald
Indianapolis
Fitzgerald
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
American Federation of Labor
Glassworkers’ Union
Chicago Pressmen's Union
American Federation of ‘Labor
Lawson
Manila
Wilipinca
Brantards
Troila
Cebu
Fix Presnen
Urwes
United
Ilia
Manilla
Associated Press
Emilio Aguinaldo
Solano Street
Philippines
Ion
Aguinaldo
United States
Tinio
Malaban
Lusban
Guam
Edict Holds Li Hung Chang Responsible Over Expedition
Pekin dispatch reports Li Hung Chang ordered to quell the German expedition after China’s boundaries were agreed. Dowager empress names joint negotiators Lin Kun Yi and Chang Chih Tung. Li to consult them on major matters. Indemnity fixed at 4650 000 000 taels ($300 million gold). Additional notes on officials and missions, and a separate Berlin item reporting two Germans murdered near Niunchuang.
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Eee Ae Dharree
Pekin
Li Hung Chang
Lin ‘Kun Yi
Chang Chih Tung
Prince Ching
Liisung Chang
Shanghai
China
Lu ‘Chuan Yin
Aga
Board For Censors
Board of the Ties
Prince Tuan
Lin Kun Yi
Ta Chuan Lin
Chinege
Wotal
Weahington
State Department
J. W. Stevenson
Chinese Inland Mission
Resala
Nerotinee
Berlin
Russia
Lokal Anxeiger
Niunchuang
Ohio River Flood Crest Near Cincinnati Declines
Cincinnati reports flood levels easing as crests move down the Ohio toward the Mississippi. Crest expected to pass Cincinnati tonight or tomorrow with several towns from Ripley to Parkersburg still under danger. Pittsburg declares danger over but warns rain could reinstate high waters in lower river areas.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Ohio Valley
Mississippi
Ripley
Maysville
Aberdeen
Portsmouth
Hanging Teck
Ironton
Ashland
Wintersburg
Muntington
Point Pleasant
Pomeroy
Marietta
Parkersburg
Wheeling
Catlettsburg
Huntington
Weather Bureau
Pittsburg
Ridgway
Bandits hold up Memphis to Bridge Junction express
Three masked bandits robed the Choctaw, Oklahoma and Gulf express at Bridge Junction Arkansas near midnight. The express messenger and porter were injured resisting the hold up, and authorities report the express car valuables were stolen. Bloodhounds are on the trail.
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Memphis
Tenn
Choctaw, Oklahoma & Gulf Railway
Bridge Junction
Ark
Wells-Fargo Express Company
Perry
Valu
Hurlburt
Masonic Centennial in Chicago Scottish Rite Reunion
Chicago hosts the forty sixth annual Oriental Consistory reunion at the Masonic Temple this week. Masons from across the United States attend a four day program marking the one hundredth anniversary of the Scottish Rite in the United States.
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Chicengo
Chicago
Masonic Temple
Wit
United States
Pittsburg Stock Trains Delayed By Cattle Shortage
Pittsburg stock dealers report trains from the West arriving eighteen to twenty four hours late and East Liberty stock yards lacking cattle to meet even half the demand. Some trains exceed thirty hours in transit as cattle endure cold and hunger with only about 1 000 head received versus 2 700 expected yesterday.
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Flonda
Pittsburs
Pittsburg
East Liberty
Bankers Die by Own Hands in Vancouver Scandal
Charles Brown and J I Canby of the First National Bank of Vancouver shot themselves after admitting guilt over a $81,000 shortage found by the bank examiner. Their bodies were found in a clump of bushes near the town, with notes to family and a $26,000 package nearby. Both men had faced stock speculation and the bank had been closed by the currency controller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank of
Vancouver
Hxuminer
Redice
Wash
Charles Brown
I. J. Canby
First National’ Bank of
Columbia School
Canby
J. W. Maxwell
Brown
Maxwell
Denar
Indemnity Pact Reaches Boxers Grievance in China
Dr. Peckham secures an indemnity of 40 000 taels to the American Board of Foreign Missions for property destroyed by Boxers and a 16 000 tael additional indemnity within a year. Gift of 20 acres for Presbyterians and land for repairs are also promised. Violence grows as armed Boxers kill a mediator, and Russians push out Chinese in Manchuria.
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Peckham
American Board of Foreign Missions
Shang- Tung
Here
Moukden
Nevats
Shamrock II launched before royal and noble guests
The Shamrock II, vying for the America's Cup, was launched Saturday in Dumbarton before an enthusiastic audience including Sir Thomas Lipton, the Earl and Countess of Dufferin, Mr. Watson, the Dennys, and Charles Russell. The champagne bottle parted the bow amid cheers as the yacht touched the water with hopes she will win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lamrock
Rathualante
Dumbarton
Thomas Lipton
Earl and Countess of Dufferin
Mr. Watson
Dennys
Charles Russell
Flood Damage Reported Across Connecticut City
Reports from New Haven and communities statewide detail severe flood damage after thirty six hours of rain. Highland Lake at Winsted threatens to spill over, risking loss of life and property. Central New England railroad washouts stretch between Winsted and Hartford, disrupting transit.
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Connesticut
New Haven
Conn
Winsted
Highland Lake
Central
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Ohe Elgin Gobo
Taisen
Amainsworth
Ealami
Lal
Elgin
William M. Hearts
Evarta
Baron Wilheim von Rothschild
Frankfort
Suez Canal
Canal
Carigo
Thatsland
Greece
Lucian
Athens
Rome
Hermes
Fraxiteles
Che News
Fernanda Yznagalas
New York
Consuela
Duchess of
Manchester
New York City
Maj. McArthur
Kansas
Buffalo
Iowa
Fifteenth
Iowa Volunteera
Canada
Manitoba
Hammond Packing Company
Hammond
St. Joseph
Moa
South Omaha
T. Joseph
Lina
Slaners
Bert Cassidy
Daily ‘News
Cassiiy
Itl
Reizn
de Case
Germany
William
Bardet
Steyn
Orange Free State
Lipten
Shamrock I
The
Solent
Isle of Wicht
May
Austria-Hungary
Austro-Hungary
Japan
Venezuela
Latin America
Aggie
Nitty Islands
Leyte
Henry Allen
Forty-third Volunteer Infantry
W. Conroy
Trans ‘Rer
Wade
Root
Gen
Luzon
Bates
William Ludlow
Department of the Visayas
Hughes
Baveweane
Bandits
Castle
Suffor
Cilintese
Nehela
London
Bt. Petersburg
Telé¢graph
Amur
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