Elgin Echo Notes Varied Local Happenings and Fixes
A mixed Elgin Echo column covers a new play by Mande Adame stirring New York critics, price increases by Chicago packers explained, a Scranton jury discharged amid discarded whisky bottles, Peru grants amnesty to political figures, and post office naming rights. Also mentions Montana’s Clark eyeing senate seat, summer insanity peaks, Christmas tree shipments from Washington Me to NY and Boston, and a Chicago street nicknamed Fake Street tied to a disreputable surname prompting calls for a name change.
Massachusetts centenarians tally and origins
Twenty-one persons died in Massachusetts last year aged 100 or more. Sixteen were men, three of the sixteen never married. Eight born in Ireland, three in Canada, three in other foreign countries, leaving seven native-born, six of whom were Massachusetts natives. The oldest was two months over 100.
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Massachusetts
Orimote
Ireland
Canada
Odd Errors Uncovered In London Court Swearings
The London court cleared after twenty witnesses swore on a guide to landlord and tenant law believing it to be a Bible. A Cincinnati bridesmaid found a thimble in the bride cake, feared old maid fate, and swiftly agreed to marry her fiancé William Keeler, inviting guests to the wedding. A minister was located within three hours of the bridesmaid role.
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London
Alice Sinclair
Cincinnati
William Keeler
Elevators and health risks in modern skyscrapers
Some physicians reviewing life insurance exams suggest elevator operators and other workers making many daily trips may be prone to heart disease and arterial degeneration. They question whether risk stems from pressure changes during rapid ascents and descents or from an as yet undiscovered cause.
Telephones fitted on electric suburb cars to aid service
Telephones are being fitted on electric suburban cars to St Louis lines. The instrument sits at the rear with negative connection through the wheels and positive via a pole and overhead wire parallel to the trolley. The meterman can communicate with the office, shed and wreck crew at all times.
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St. Louis
Otice
Sheda
Wreckdog
Ligitia
Davis Dies After Long Illness in State and Nation
United States Senator Cushman K. Davis died at 8:48 pm after weeks of illness from a combination of gangrene and kidney inflammation. The Minnesota statesman and diplomat, who served as chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee, fought a heroic battle during the Spanish War era while continuing his national duties.
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St. Paul
United States
Cushman K. Davis
Atere
Doctor's Arrival Delays Senate Session Amid Ticking Clock
Dr Btone checked his watch and paused the room as the ticking echoed through the chamber. Senator Davis remained seated for several minutes, drawing attention to the stalled proceedings.
Cushman K Davis A Blueprint Of A Minnesota Senator
A tribute sketches Cushman K Davis as a brilliant Minnesota statesman diplomat and lawyer. It highlights his Spain United States role during the Spanish-American War, his foreign policy work, and his leadership in international law, followed by his early life, education, and long public career.
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Cushman K. Davis
Minnesota
Spain
Senate Committee On
McKinley
Maine
Congress
Davis
Senate
Guba
United States
America
Paris
Davia
Washington
St. Paul
Senate Committee On Foreign Affairs
Henderson
N. Y
Waukesha
Wis
Vohneon
Maj
Cosen
Wisconsin
Hale
Hearty
Cushman
Carroll College
University of Michigan
Twenty- Eighth
Wisconsin Infantry
Army of the Tennessee
Little Rock
Arkansas
Gorman
Hut
Wautesha
Gov. Davis
J. R. McMillan
Bault Ste. Marie
Committee On Foreign Affairs
John Sherman
Cleveland
Brain
Anna Malcolm Agnew
Laura Bowman
Bowman-Davis
Kansas City
Grand Army of the Republic
Davis Wer
Shakespeare
Balzac
Hamlet
Shake- Speare
Anglo- Saxony
Minnesota Vanfeller
Cushman K
Intellect
Tered
Benjamin F. Butler
Comeling
Ti Hung Chaing
Phillips Corn Market Drama Near Contract Threshold
Chicago November grain action centers on Phillips faced by shorts trying to swamp him in the final option day. Efforts aim to force a reinspection of receipts graded No 3 and push for No 2 pass. Phillips disputes the tactic while others plan to move corn from Buffalo and Montreal shipments.
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Chicago
Shorts
Phillips
Charles Bloane
Counselman & Co
Pear
Philips
Buffalo
Montreal
Clash at Shanghai Amid French Soldiers and Police
A scuffle erupted in Shanghai when about thirty French soldiers shouted Vive Kruger and clashed with a Yakitish police squad. Several people were wounded before order was restored.
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Shanghai
Death of Senator Cushman Kellogg Davis
The last rites for Senator Cushman Kellogg Davis were held in Oakland cemetery St Paul with simple Episcopal service. Public offices and businesses closed as tribute praising his life as a wise courageous statesman. Numerous floral tributes from the United States Senate G A R Loyal Legion and other associations marked the funeral attended by thousands of townspeople. Funeral cortege was the largest in St Paul history.
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St. Paul
Cushman Kellogg Davis
Oakland Cemetery
United States Senate
Loyal Legion
Old Time
Military Telegraphers of America
Bons
Minnesota
Episcopal Church
C. D. Andrewa
Christchurch
Theodore Sedgwick
St. John's Church
James J. Hill
Walter H. Sanborn
St. Louis
John §. Pillsbury
Minneapolis
W. D. Washburn
Samuel R. Fair
Robert G., Evans
Todge Co
EH. Viendrru
E. W. Pee
Sopater Davia
Genate
House of Representatives
Delay in reading President's message postpones session
Washington Dec 2 Senators Aldrich Frye Foraker and Hale and Speaker Henderson met with the president at the White House and announced the president's message would not be read until Tuesday in respect to the memory of Senator Davis. Congress will meet Monday noon and adjourn over one day while pressing appropriation bills to avoid an extra session.
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Davis
Wempry
Washington
Aldrich
Frye
Foraker
Wale
Henderson
House
White House
Congress
Peasanta Neroli Turmoil in Moldavia over New Tax
In Moldavia rising peasants protest a tax on prune spirit. Military fire on protesters, twenty killed and many imprisoned. Meanwhile in Marion Indiana robbers hit the Panhandle station, wreck the safe, taking $500 and valuables.
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Peasanta Neroli
Bucharest
Roumania
Marion
Ind
Panhandle
Montcello
Murderer Identified in Cedar Rapids Robbery Case
Burlington Iowa December 2 Mia Linter of Cedar Rapids says her husband was killed and she herself was shot by a robber Thursday night. She identifies George Anderson as the man who committed the crime.
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Burlington
Iowa
Mia, Linter
Cedar Ranlds
George Anderson
Senator Nelgon’s Secretary Marries in Chillicothe Ohio
Wein of Alexandria Minnesota Dee, private secretary to Senator Nelgon, wed Miss Maud Vincon at the home of her parents in Chillicothe Ohio. Miss Vincon is well known here.
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Nelgon
Wein
Alexandria
Minn
Dee
cLa. Vicks
Marrriel
Maud Vincon
Chillicothe
Ohio
Biman
Sib
Congress Opens With Memorial Tributes After Deaths
Washington notices memorial openings in both houses as the death of Senator Davis of Minnesota and Senator Gear of Iowa hangs over proceedings. Willam Paul Dillingham sworn in to succeed Morrill. House and Senate adjourn in respect. prayers, floral tributes, and solemn references mark the session.
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Washington
Seenes
Congress
Davis
Minnesota
Muge Banka
Senate
House
Gear
Iowa
Proctor
Vermont
Willam Paul Dillingham
Morrill
Dillingham
Bennett
Allison
Sonn Henry Gear
Torrow
Nelson
St. Paul
Allizon
Deitha
New Jersey
Moeffecker
Dela Ware
Inwa
Turkish payment plan for American mission claims
Washington December 5. State department officials decline to comment on news that the Turkish government has arranged to settle American mission claims under contract with a steamship interests firm. It is expected that the cramps will remit the £28,000 to the state department, which will then disburse to claimants, avoiding direct dealings with Turkey while achieving collection of the funds.
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Turkey
Porthconing
Washington
State Department
Constantinope
United States
Yaquis Gather in Farce Near Torin Mountains
In Torin Mexico on December 6 officials say Yaqui Indians are assembling in large numbers in the mountains about thirty miles north of Torin. They are expected to attack government troops in force within the next few days.
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Indiana
Ontz, Mex
Torin
Typhoon Survivors Reach Cavite With Marines From Yosemite
Cable from Admiral Remey at Cavite dated December 2 reports detachment Marines and Yosemite officers traveled by water to Cavite after leaving Guam on the 26th. Restoration work at Guam progresses slowly but steadily amid difficult conditions.
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Omecon
Cavite
Washington
Navy Department
Remey
Yosemite
Guam
Rioters Sentences After Brooklyn Navy Yard Incident
In New York and Brooklyn a riot at the navy yard led to Commander Neynokle sustaining a fractured skull. Judge Kohler sentences John Teden and Richard Hullet to one year in penitentiary, while Derick and Claude Render receive thirty days in the workhouse. Akron and Ghio referenced in context.
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Den
Navy Yard
Urooklyh
Neynokle
Akron
Gbio
Bec. i
Kohler
John Teden
Richard Hullet
Derick
Claude Render
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