Woodman, apara and the giant California trees protected
The United States government acts passed to protect California giant trees. Congressional speeches praised the measure as a practical act of Congress. Rail history notes eighty pound steel rails first used in 1880s and nickel steel trials loom. Pacific cable plans show division over private versus government construction to Hawaii, Philippines, and Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Apara
Congress
California
House Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Senate Committee On Naval Affairs
House
San Francisco
Hawaii
Philippines
Japan
Senate
Moslem Minister's Wife Shapes Views On Gender Rules
The Turkish minister in Washington reveals Moslem social limits as his wife, seen from the capital's gay society, refrains from meeting men and may be seen only from her closed carriage. Her husband even asks about Sunday tours of government buildings. Also, the March USDA report notes wheat and corn stocks, with 158.7 million and 773.7 million bushels on hand, and various proportions of last year's crops, shipments, and standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Freshman Dorm Fire Shows Value of Emergency Prep
A college freshman recalls reading an editorial on escaping fires and practises a plan, saving her life by grabbing a cloak and slippers as her dormitory burns. The incident underscores the need for prepared responses to emergencies amid broader anti foreign demonstrations in China and the Boxer unrest. German authorities pledge cooperation to protect American missionaries in the affected province.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yong
China
Secretary Long
Chin
Nation in flux as war grants and treaties dominate
Reported measures include a naval funding record of 161,200 plus an Alaska commissioner nomination, anti fraud proposals, and parcels post advances with New Zealand. Senate actions touch pensions, canal, and mock-heroic commissions while incidents nationwide claim lives in Logansport and Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Workington
Congress
Allison
Root
Manila
Clark
Senate
Thurstay
Will
Naval Hill
Montenegro
Manta
United States
Madrid
Chicago
Ducke d’Arcos
Tamer Pettht
Gridhth
Indiana
Secretary of War
John S Knight
Willet's Point
Wonotalu
Hawaii
Thirnut IL. Folsom
District of
Alaska
Juneau
Chatrman Gallinger
Committee On Pensions
Senitor McMillan
George Washington
Paris
New Zealand
Hale
Spain
Havane
Todinn F
Canton
Tepburn
Town
Adkusott
Georgia
Jamaica banana crop failure hits natives
Widespread suffering and deaths from starvation grip St Phom parish as banana crops fail. Paris exposition opens with many buildings unfinished while the U S stands second to France in exhibition size.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinidad
United States
Colombia
Gina
Jamaica
Paris
Charlottenberg
England
Chile
Argentina
Gold Coast
West Africa
Cuba
St. Lphomas
Notable crimes and trials across the nation
Miss York entered and lynched at Tanien. Three alleged counterfeiters were arrested at Mound City. Four people killed in a drunken row near Johnston, Pennsylvania. Frank Incquich of Des Moines ended his life with a bullet. Alfred B.E. Morrison stands trial for murder at White Plains New York. Six armed men attacked Henry Settler in the Tenderloin district of Chin Ko. Rebels failed in an attempt to win the State Bank of West Pullman. John Walker of Kokomo Indiana was kicked to death by a woman and two men. Nebraska’s prosecutor in Jim Cerby’s case asked for a gut to prevent lynching. Miller, the Franklin syndicate swindler in New York, was convicted of grand larceny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Ellison
Logansport
Countess Pestlos
Tlaggit
New York
August Krahan
Carl Dagee
Wisconsin Central
Abbitsford
Wis
Clattaneogt
Tenn
George IT
Spains
Norfole & Western Railroad
Columbus
Ohie
Joan Matta
Richard Will
Tamarack
Calumet
Mich
James Haris
Joseph Fowler
Kolo
Int
Fowler
Burlington
Burlington Grocery Company
Spaulding, Kimball & Co
York
Tanien
Mise
Mound City
Johnston
Frank Incquich
Des Moines
Iowa
Alfred BE. Morrison
White Plains N.Y
Henry Settler
Tenderloin
Ching- Ko
John Walker
Kokomo
Ind
Nebraska
Jim Cerbey
Miller
Franklin Synitieate
Notable Obscure Figures and Political Hints From May Time Fragments
A flood of brief, scrambled notices mentions Richard Groker sailing on May 12, various obituaries from Mobile to Detroit, and names tied to railways and law. It notes Admiral Dewey candidacy issues, possible ticket talk with McKinley era names, and diverse civic figures from Philadelphia to Des Moines.
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Richard Groker
Eizabeth Whitfield Bellamy
Mobile
Ala
Admiral Sehley
Bryan
Alison
Invita Holl
Chicago
Moses Miller Chase
Lafayette
Ind
Long
George W. Roby
Detroit
Roby ‘Transportation Command
Santa Monica
Cal
Frederick B. Whitney
Busness
Boston
Charles BE. Smith
Philadelphia & Reading Riways
Philadelpha
Admiral Dewey
Philippine Commission
Samuel Howard
Milwaukee
George FH. Simmons
Verve Haute
First Baptist Church
Penela
James W. Phillips
California
West Point Military Academy
Middletown
N. Y
Edward Entwistle
George Stephenson
Stephenson
Becker
Des Moines Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Maryland mine strikers stand firm on dispute
Reports from several regions indicate labor actions and political shifts. Dem landslide in Toursima elections. Vanderbilt estate valued at 60 million. various strikes and protests impact industries including oleomargarine, mining, and unions. Deaths from typhoid rise in Victoria BC as legal and civic cases move through courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Des Moines
Horace Hhilton
Texas
Victoria
B. C
Johanna Meishmanner
Cincinnati
Hispano-American Congress
Novertter
Ohio Supreme Court
Dawson
Cape Nome
Senator Clark
Grand
Helena
Dangsters
Vallegorge
Knoxville
Wenn
Great Northern
New London
Conn
Haniyoot Innis
Michigan Peninsula
Cleveland
W. E. Wayman
Milwaukee
Greer College
Hoopeston
Clary
Montana Democrata
James Murphy
Clark
Toledo Daily Commercial
Toledo Daily
Parks Underground Railway
J& Pittsburg Company
Chicago
Kentucky
Tilted States Supreme Court
T. IT
Flyer
New Orleans
War dispatches from Bloemfontein describe shifting fronts
London reports a War Office dispatch from Bloemfontein dated Monday 21 50 p m. Lord Roberts says Gen Pole-Carew and two cavalry brigades push toward Pretoria, reaching Karlefontein with little opposition. Pole-Carew’s mounted infantry seize Louwkop aiding the advance, while basing reinforcements discussions on the Morning Post. Boer rumors of a large commando near Yank Turt are unfounded. a large opposing force looms near Moffuien as Boshof tightens. Bashet reports Boers near Bashet, Kimberley communications open. Warren appointed admiral of Bucknamiland, sailing for Cape Town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lonfon
War Office
Lord Roberts
Bloemfontein
Vieryenth
Pole-Carew
Trench
Thig Point
Rundle
Karlefontein
Polearrew
Pretoria
Morning Post
Lord Toeberts
Fox
Yank- Turt
Lord Moffiuen
Noers
Boshof
London
Velegraph
Bashet
Vlas
Peest Indger
Willys
Kimberley
Boers Losing Ground Near Wepener as British Advance
Wireless dispatches report ongoing fighting at Bushmans Kop with Gen Brabant and Gen Hart pressing the Boers who evacuated their position at night. Casualties include twenty-five wounded and several missing, while British columns bivouac eight miles from Wepener. A relief column under Gen Rundle is nearby as Roberts consolidates reinforcements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teen
Tony
Maseru
Bushman's Kop
Brabant
Hart
Bushman’s Hop
Easuteland
Basuto
Wepener
Col. Dalgety
Dewetsdorp
Rundle
Queen
London
Lord Roberts
Rhabr N'Chu
Dewet
Jammersburg Dutt
Leww Kon
Guy
Kop
Floods Ravage South United States Across Several States
Message from Ferritic Rain Wrovskhrt reports ongoing heavy rain and rising flood danger across Mississippi Alabama and Kentucky. Reports estimate 3 000 000 in private property damage with more expected as communications break down and farms homes and a seven person family drownings are feared. New Orleans experiences severe city flooding with rafts used for streetcar access while rail lines near Purvis and Lake Charles face water damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lontavile
Che
Weather Bureau
Mississippi
Alabama
Jackson
Mobile
Tombighee River
Miss
Mississippi River
New Orlenns
New Orleans
Death at San Francisco fronts steps raises murder arrest
In San Francisco on April 25 the body of Charles Burke was found before a residence occupied by John Dempsey and his wife. They claimed Burke died from a fall on the front steps. Burke's watch and $28 were found inside the house, and the Dempseys were arrested. Earlier, on March 18, William Gilwen was found at the same location under similar circumstances, with the couple again offering the same explanation for his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fespicious Bestha
San Francisco
Charles Burke
John Dempsey
Dempseys
William Gilwen
Foud
Burke
Elaborate Berlin Rehearsals For Emperor Francis Joseph Visit
Elaborate rehearsals in Berlin for the reception of Emperor Francis Joseph. The Kaiser personally inspected the arrangements with bodyguards on duty and trumpeters instructed to give three blasts as the Austro-Hungarian ruler ascends the stairway during his forthcoming visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Itve
Francis Joseph
Carter Must Serve Five Years For Savannah Harbor Case
The U S Supreme Court dismissed Capt Carter's appeal and writ of error in the Savannah harbor work case. He is ordered to begin a five year sentence at Fort Leavenworth immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cartier
Washington
Supreme Court of the United States
Capt
Carter
Savannah
Fort Leaventworth
Admirals Endorse Holland Submarine for Coast Defense
Approved by Dewey and Hichborn to the House Naval Affairs Committee, they praised the Holland type submarine boats for coast defense and the moral effect of such a mysterious engine of warfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey
Washington
Hichborn
House Committee On Naval Affairs
Despondent Captain Rollen Dead by Gunshot at Ox Island Ranch
Despondent retired navigator Capt Rollen, described as wealthy, killed himself on his Ox Isand ranch. Despondency claimed as the motive as authorities reported the death by shotgun. A separate Berlin note records Henry Hunt, a Swiss engineer from Glaus, also taking his own life in Berlin, labeled a victim of the so-called American duel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Wael
Rollen
Ox Isand
Berlin
Henry Hunt
Glaus
Goker Not Dead Denial From Letcombe Riles Herald
London April 95 Richard Croker wires the Herald from Letcombe denying reports of his death. He states the report is erroneous and he is quite well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goker
London
Richard Croker
the Herald
Letcombe
Farthanake Cardupake Shock Reported in Portland Oregon
An earthquake-like shock was felt in Portland Oregon at 4 oclock yesterday morning with no damage reported. Reports from Sydney list two plague deaths and eight cases today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farthanake
Oregon
Portland, Or
Pingcue
Sydney
Grain and Livestock Quotes From Minneapolis and Chicago Markets
Market reports from Minneapolis and Chicago list wheat and corn prices, oats, barley, rye, and flour trading notes. Livestock prices show calves, cows, steers, and hogs with bid ranges and cash figures, reflecting an active auction scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gratin Ang
St. Paul
Apel
Norther
Chicago
Bronx City
Lowa
SS Alogm
Seimm
Tombs
South St. Daud
Hood
Sheen
Niles
PIGS RUNNING CASES TIED TO FERGUS COUNTY GRAND JURY
Otter Tail County notes report a grand jury in Fergus Falls probing pig runs across the county and warrants issued. Sam York of Bain Lake and DeI Weimark of Battle Lake plead not guilty to liquor and medical practice charges. Fred Allers faces an out of season moose kill allegation with no plea yet. Civil calendar advances slowly. cases against Mings v. Honor and A Stoker note verdicts and contract disputes. Henning Creamery suit against Miller Olson is dismissed after evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otter Tail County
Gerard Jory
Fergus Pails
Sam York
Bain Lake Y
de l Weimark
Rattle Lake
Fred Allers
T. W. Mingns
Honor
Ganunons
Great Northern
Irs
Inten
Honorad
Gammons
Hin
Henning Creamery Company
Miller Olsan
Olsot
Electric Pumping Station Sparks North Dakota Water Move
Northern Pacific installs a new electric pump east of Mandan about a mile to supply water by wires. A twenty horsepower meter pumps clear, quality water from a new well, claimed better than the river water filtered through sand near the river. Bismarck water is treated by settling basins before use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern
Pacires
Masedan
Safecan
Paelfe Company
Mandan
Nur
Suigothity
Loew 4
Missowi
Bismarck
Wele
Drowned Men Rescued After Boston Incident
A fragment reports two men Thomas urley and Frank Titer drowned, Edward McDonald rescued barely in time as a physician aided in the aftermath in Boston on April 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Doreletter
Thomas Urley
Frank Titer
Edward McDonald
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Luster Ainsworth
Elgin
Congresa
Emerson
State Bank
Weat Pullman
Romentic
Weyeyeh
Wenenee
Westeyers
Rendile
Bridinh
Drastanan
Braprantis
Jyh
Gen. Warren
Durban
Sir Charles Warren
Beek
Bucknamiland
Cape Lown
Lrkiedly
Worcesters
Sir Lewise Runde
H.C. Chernin
Ain
Sword
Purvis
Missy
John Horton
Ghilavon
Nent Jackson
Lake Charien
Kansas City
Pittspurg & Gulf
Treasury Cortifente
Harry Beehtaab
Ronard Rondell
Iusury Contilentes
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