Global and domestic news digest from Guthrie to Hayti
Sunday and Monday summaries cover international frictions with Hurkey and Austria, Paris murder probes, US Japan diplomacy, post office deficits, and isthmian canal spending. Also reported are ship sinkings near Chefoo, large bank deposits in Chicago, and court jurisdiction over state laws. The era sees imperial changes, dynastic shifts, and unrest from Hayti to China, with notable crimes and political moves across nations.
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Guthrie
Ohio
Hurkey
Austria
Paris
Steinhell
St. Petersburg
London
Postmaster General
Isthmian Commission
Meyer
Postaarvings
Knights of America
Great Northern
Duke of the Abrugzi
Elkins
Chicago
United States Supreme Court
State Supreme Court
Federal Circuit
United States
Japan
Aoki
Mit
New York Charities Plan Drastic Action Against Hobrew
Charity organizations in New York move to drastic measures to rid the city of hundreds of hobrew refuse workers. Capt Ivan de Nasimoff the Czar's chamberlain and Russian printing office official left New York to inspect large American printing plants. The Kelliher Sask Grand Trunk Pacific railway point suffered ore destruction with nine firms reporting total losses of 75000 dollars.
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New York
Ivan de Nasimoff
Chamberlain
Kelliher
Sask
Grand Trunk Pacific Railway
L Osves
Publicity for trusts urged federal corporate registration
The report by Secretary Straus of the Department of Commerce and Labor urges federal supervision of interstate corporations to ensure publicity and federal registration. It calls for a national system with regular corporate reports, access to records, selective publication of public-interest facts, protection of business secrets, voluntary participation, and a path to federal standing through registration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo'y Straus
Urgus
Straus
Department of Commerce and
Tabor
Anya
Maine
Beneft
Spoils System Hits Fourth-Class Postmasters
A presidential order bans patronage for ten state groups in the midwest and northeast and extends to all fourth class postmasters. Over 15 000 posts affected with appointments by exam and efficiency. Congress debates funding for Civil Service exams as protests flare among lawmakers losing influence.
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Einois
Indiana
Wisconsin
Michigan
Mississippi
Ohio River
Atlantic Seaboard
New England
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
New York
New Jeraey
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Linois
Civil Service Commission
Congress
Clyvil Service Commission
Nine Seized In Minneapolis Safe-Flowers Case
Minneapolis detectives raid uncovers nine men believed linked to numerous safe robberies across Minnesota and Wisconsin. In a room where they played cards, officers found nitroglycerin soap wax skeleton keys and other safe-blowing paraphernalia. Names given include Thomas Burnar W B Howard John Baker Ed Leburg Harry Dean W J Steltz Joe Brown Mike Birmingham and Gus Peterson.
Bank Robbers Flee After Peppertto Vault Blowout
Burglars escaped with 814000 from the First National Bank in Peppert, Maas. after blowing the vault. Police call the job professional in skill and thoroughness. Part of the group fled in an automobile and traces of them were lost as authorities could not determine their direction.
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First National Bank
Pepperett
Maas
Fire wipes out Brill Co bending shop sheds and tank
A Philadelphia blaze of incendiary origin destroyed J G Brill & Co car shop facilities on Sixty second street and Woodland avenue. Loss exceeds $200,000. Separately a fire at Exposition Park Conneaut Lake near Meadville caused about $100,000 damage. Fumes progress halted by dynamiting several buildings.
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J. G. Brill & Co
Sixty Second Street
Woodland Avenue
Philadelphia
Loun
Renort
Exposition Park
Conneaut Lake
Ammer
Meadville
Two Hunters Die In Steubenville Nitroglycerin Blast
Two hunters named Joe Beronski and John Bardole were killed instantly near Steubenville Ohio when one man fired a bullet into a can that had held nitroglycerin causing a massive explosion.
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Joe Beronski
John Bardole
Steubenville
Ohio
U S Japan Pact Seeks Pacific Stability and China Ties
A reported US Japan declaration promises to defend China’s independence and integrity while preserving the Pacific status quo. It pledges equal commercial opportunity, mutual consultation on threats to the region, and peaceful support for commerce, with Articles outlining territorial respect and joint action if the status quo is challenged.
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Washington
United States
Japan
Pacific
China
ZERO WEATHER KILLING CATTLE IN COLORADO RANGES
Thousands of Colorado cattle have perished or starved as early snows and harsh conditions bite. Feed prices soar with hay at 25 to 30 dollars a ton in the Arkansas valley and other districts. State veterinarian Dr. Charles Lamb warns many herds may be depleted by Christmas as range cattle face transport limits and worsening conditions.
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Collorado
Colorado
Park Range
Arkansas Valley
Charles Lamb
Railroads and Rates Stir Belghim and Nationwide
In Belghim the railroads face disaster as Susto exploitation rises. A deficit from last year ranges from 800000 to 81000000 dollars and may exceed 2000000. Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul orders 2500 cars, boosting steel demand across plants. Northern Pacific shops at Bratherd cut hours, then shifted to nine hours daily. Judge Deieker in Little Palla Arkansas grants temporary injunction against a 2-cent passenger rate and freight tariff. Pullman introduces a new rate sheet across the U S except Michigan, signaling hundreds of thousands in annual increases. baggage cars cost rises every ten miles instead of fifty.
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Belghim
Susto
Chicago
Milwaukee and St. Paul
Box
Northern Pacific Railront Company
Bratherd
Deieker
Little Palla
Ark
Iron Mountain
United States
Michigan
Pullman Company
Cair
Stock Show Opens At International Live Stock Exhibition
Chicago hosts the International Live Stock Exhibition with 7000 cattle horses sheep and swine on display. More than 4000 cattle and 1000 horses plus 600 sheep and 600 swine pens exhibit quality said to surpass any world show. The event educates on livestock health and boosts demand for American meat with 2600 cash premiums totaling 75000.
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Chicago
International Amphitheater
United States
Canada
Lvestock
New Forests for the Nation Proclaimed in Florida and Dakota
President Roosevelt signed proclamations creating the Ocala National Forest in Marion County Florida and the Dakota National Forest in Billings County North Dakota. The Florida forest spans 201 480 acres, with about one quarter under vaorious land law, and is suited for forest growth. The Dakota forest covers 14 080 acres and marks an experimental field for tree planting in a state with only one percent tree growth.
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Florida
North Carolina
Roosevelt
Ocala National Forest
Marion County
Frovida
Dakota National Forest
Billings County
North Dakota
Territory
Alaska
Scientific Forest Administration
Florida Forest
Mississippi
St Paul Businessman slain by robbers found under bridge
John P. Gedney, brother of M A Gedney and others of the Gedney Pickle Co., was found under a bridge of the Minneapolis and St Louis railway at Second Street and Fourth Avenue South Minneapolis. His skull was fractured. authorities suppose he was shot and dumped from the bridge.
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St. Paul
John P. Gedney
M.A. Gedney
Charles G. Gedney
Ixadore V. Gedney
M. A. Gedney Pickle Company
Minneapolla and
St. Louis Railway
Second Street
Fourth Avenue
Minneapolis
Massive coal mine explosion kills 125 in Marianna
In Washington County Pennsylvania an explosion at the Rachel and Agnes mines of the Pittsburgh Coal Company in Marianna traps and kills at least 128 miners, most of them American or English speaking. Rescue teams find all dead as a cage carrying workers is blown 800 feet from the shaft mouth. Deputy inspector Henry Louttit had just concluded a two day check when the blast occurred.
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Pittsburghuffalo Coal Company
Marianna
Washington County
Pennsylvania
Rachel and Agnes
Mie
Henry Louttit
Thompson
Wife stands by the prince amid divorce and custody suit
Princess Helin de Sagandénica dismisses Boni de Castellana as a false suitor plot to wed him after claiming her plans to divorce the prince. Gould counters charges as the prince asserts French court proceedings depend on proof, promising to reveal undisclosed facts in court.
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Gould
Boni
Noetallah
Helin de Sagandénica
Boni de Castellana
College changes and education news from the era
Dr HR Copeland resigns from the University of Michigan faculty to become dean at the New York Homeopathic College. Prof Richard MacLaurin of Columbia is named president of MIT. Southern Minnesota teachers form committees to back legislation for winter school funding. William Edgar Bensox dies at 77 after long service on the Mangas City board. Minnesota regents reject repairing the anatomy building, choosing a new facility. John D Rockefeller through the General Education Board offers Richmond College 150000 dollars with Baptist state matching 350000 for a southern Baptist university.
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Copeland
New York Homeopathic College
University of Michigan
Richard O. MacLaurin
Columbia
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Southern Minnesota
William Edgar Bensox
Mangas City
Rockefeller
Richmond
Overthrown Haitian ruler as citizens seize Port au Prince
A bloodless coup in Port au Prince ends Nord Alexis's presidency. Citizens, led by Gen Gaual, establish a provisional government while Alexis and key officials seek refuge in foreign legations. Gen Legitime named new president as American and French warships deter violence.
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Haiti
Nord Alexis
Legithne Thair
Alexis J
Camille Gabriel
Alexis
Gaual
Senate
Alexia
Des Moines
Tacoma
Duguay Trouin
Santo Domingo
Insurgenta
Jean Juneau
Port Au Prince
Celestin Cyriaque
Papace
Market Price Averages for Cattle Hogs and Grains by City
A dense list of commodity bids across cities including Chicago Indianapolis St. Louis Cincinnati Chicago cattle prices range from a high near 74.00 and hogs from 3.50 to 6.15 for various grades. Wheat prices run around 1.05 to 1.09 per unit and corn mostly 60s to low 70s.
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Chicago
Indianapolis
St. Louis
T&c
Cincinnati
Milwaukee
New York
Toledo
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Iowa
Chefoo
Kuesany
Mreo NP
Firrington
Chibago
Gerselk
Memphis Otel
Daniel J. Keefe
Immigration
Frank Sargent
William Jr. Biggy
San Francisco
Far East
Thlinois
Pu Yi
Prince Otsun
Hayti
Tri-Color
France
Gen. Legitime
Pine Bluff
King Sisowath
Cambodia
Mme. Steinheil
J.D. Archbold
Joseph C. Sib Jey
Joe
Standard Oil
Prince
Alexie
Betelle
Stout
Mouse of
Loris
I. O. Keallogg
Standard Company
Chiago
Hughes County
Blont
D. D
Findlay
Joan
America
Binton
UAPAN
Uncle Sam
Mikedo
Wationa
Angus Bull
Hereford
Wiankas
Great International
Marianas
IW Hata
Legitime
Committee of Safety
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