The Elgin Echo Reports College Theft Scandal
The Elgin Echo covers a theft ring at an Ohio female institution, where a pupil confessed after being caught with cash and stolen items. Investigators tracked missing money, silver spoons, corsets, shirtwaists, and skirts, leading to a formal confession and the student’s dismissal with homeward departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western College
Oxford
Oho
Calvin
Ohio
Ater
Indy
Lil- Nan W. Johnson
the College
Wade
Jolurgon Aceliner
Family Slain in Trenton Home Burned Tragic Fire
In Trenton four Hughes family members perished as their home burned, with bodies of Ben B. Hughes, his wife, and two daughters partly cremated. Police suspect murder or self-inflicted death, noting a bullet hole and missing motive while bloodhounds found no solid lead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
Ben B. Hughes
Hughes
Avery
Perons
Girl Gets Copper Claim From Joplin Adopting Friend
Miss Goldie Adams of Joplin Missouri is named owner of a copper claim near Copperton New Mexico following years of friendship with a needy man W J Skede who later found a vein and valued the property at about fifty thousand dollars. Also reports state police arrested four young men under twenty two for attempting to wreck a Missouri Pacific train in Kansas City yards, while others note the near destruction of Port Arthur squadron and unrest in northern China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldie Adams
Joplin
Miss Goldie Adams
Copperton
N. M
W. J. Skede
Adams
Miss Goldie
Skede
New Mexico
Miss Adams
Kansas City
Charles Shelton
Joseph Hedges
Burton Bayder
Gwin Snyder
Missouri Pacific
Work Before Congress Left-Over Legislation Preview
A Chicago Daily News correspondent outlines pending measures in the fifty-eighth Congress. Possible actions include labor bills, an Oklahoma and New Mexico territory admission, Hepburn pure food and interstate commerce rules, a congressional service regulation bill, patent changes for drugs, labor dispute arbitration, a public works bill, rivers and harbors funding, and Dalbanks's rise. Also noted are the Swayne impeachment trial, Smoot review, and Crumpacker’s proposal to reduce southern representation amid disenfranchisement concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Chicago Daily News
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
New Mexico
Arigonaus
Thorn
Fina
Volney W. Mostar
Camming Aeseton
Dalbanks
Swayne
Florida
Smoot
Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections
Crumpacker
India
Nissen Die In Lake Michigan Balloon Crossing
The body of Peter Nissen, inventor of an amphibian craft called the Foolkiller, was found on the Michigan shore after a failed attempt to cross Lake Michigan in his air inflated bag craft. Once an industrious worker, his science fiction like project drew attention but lacked practical value.
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Lake Michigan
Peter Nissen
Lake Michian
Michigan
Lake
Nissen
South Pole
Niagara
Chicago
Enro
Transatlantic funding push for new women’s college in Aghylile
A fragmented report outlines SE Gas John 8. Wayler of New York offering to cover costs for establishing a major denominational college for young women at Aghylile. It mentions Vassar College receiving French history volumes from Paris and various scholars including Prof. Araca and Rev. Dr. George Hodges. References to European universities, resignations at Richmond College, and donations to a new college in Hikins, Wyoming, highlight a broad push in education and theology across multiple nations with numerous named individuals and institutions.
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John
Wayler
New York
Hale
Aghylile
Vassar College
Araca
Pullig
Paris
Alice 'H.buas
Tared Dinors
Germany
Berlin
George Hodges
Episcopal ‘Heologienl Seminary
Cambridge
Blass
Prendhers
Tyecdniscomn Eiteeb
Peotwioreph’Agar Boet
Richmond College
England
Thaa
Wesleyan Coméraneg Ins
DE Bnyo Lintuann
C. Butler
Princeton
Didi
Cairo
Port Arthur Siege and Far East War Developments
Reports from the Orient describe Japanese forces pressing on Port Arthur with the Two Hundred and Three Meter hill secure, while Russian defenses on Liaotiu Promontory hold. Admiral fleets move eastward. winter operations loom as fuel and water concerns rise and Manchuria terms spark talks of a broader China alliance.
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Port Arthur
Rofestvensty
Swakepsmund
Africa
Siez
Red Sea
Torgier
Port Sad
Stoessel
St. Petersburg
Poartion
Liaoti
Stoes- Sel
Nogi
Etsziun
Antszshan
Dlaclug
Assaslante
Ilue
Shakkhe
Kuroklis Mayike
Yentat
Japan
Manchuria
China
Russia
Linotung Peninsula
Thei Orient
Engagement at Shakhe river amid fog and bilizard conflict
A report states Kurepatkin clashed with Japanese at the Shakhe river during fog and bilizard conditions. a woman, allied with her husband’s unit, earned a bravery record at Port Arthur before perishing in a later incident. Also noted is the Houston wealthy young man William Williams charged with killing D. D. Lee in a Boston travel case and a separate note on 2,000 pounds involvement.
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Shakhe River
Port Arthur
William Willams
Houston
Texas
D. D. Lee
Boston
Location of 203 Meter Hill Captured by the Japs
The article notes 203 Meter Hill at Port Arthur is captured by Japan, its summit overlooking the harbor enabling shelling of the Russian fleet. It lists forts with numbered locations such as Antzshan, Itzeshan, Wangtato, Shungshu, Riulung, Keekwan, Kinkeeshan, Pellou shan, Pelyushan, Felyushan, Maolatlon, Laoluichi, Shangtingyel, Hovungschlushan, Panlingshan, Kuropatkin Fort, and others, referencing a London map.
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Port Arthur
Talen
Antzshan
Iitzeshan
Itgshan
Wangtato
Shangtingyel
Hovungschlushan
Golden Hill
Panlingshan
Kuropatkin Fort
London Hoes
Oberlin Bank Officials Arrested in Chadwick Loan Case
President C G Beckwith and Cashier Spear of the Citizens National Bank of Oberlin Ohio were arrested for allegedly violating federal banking laws after a loan to Mrs Chadwick totaling 240000. The case alleges conflicts with bank capital and personal notes tied to Carnegie and other figures, with Director doubt and safety deposit vaults cited.
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Beckwith
Spear
Oberlin
Chadwick
C. G. Beckwith
Citizens’ National Bank of
Ohio
Newton
Brookline
Mass
Citizens’ National Bank
Andrew Carnegie
Albaugh
Canton
Canton Banks
Beelkwith
Carnegie
Government Estimates for Next Fiscal Year Presented to Congress
The Treasury Secretary transmitted the estimates for the government’s support in the year ending June 30, 1908, totaling 19,000,852 dollars, versus 44,648,087 dollars for the current year. The document breaks down appropriations by department and lists boosts in several areas, including Treasury and War, with a grand total of 610,000,852 dollars requested. Also noted is a Berkeley medical case where spiritualist intervention reportedly woke a sleeping woman after incantations. London reports rising poverty with thousands more in want as winter arrives, heightening unemployment unrest. The United States has granted 8,600 pensions to women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Secretary of the Treasury
Peport
Ugcoas
Interlory
Bigne Vereepa Ee
Hines
London
United States
Opening of Fifty-eighth Congress Draws Crowds in Capitol
The last session of the Fifty-eighth Congress begins with crowds at the Capitol despite rain. Newly elected members attend before March 4. The Senate opens with prayers by Rev. Hale and honors for late senators Hour and Quay. The House convenes for a brief, routine session as diplomats and public observe the decorum.
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Noott
Capitol
Senate
Mr. Platt
New York
Frye
Edward Everett Hale
Edward Everett Hale, D. D
Senator Honr
Massachusetts
Senator Quay
Pennsylvania
Crone
Knox
Pennsylvaniia
Congressional Probabilities for the Fifty-Eighth Congress
A preview lists likely second session topics: revenue measures for extra session, reciprocity treaties facing Senate opposition, Philippine legislation including Hill’s ronda guarantee, statehood plans for Oklahoma and Indian Territory and for Arizona and New Mexico, impeachment proceedings against Judge Sawyer, Smoot expulsion prospects, merchant marine inquiries, Chinese exclusion and new immigration duties, currency debates, Southern representation reductions, trusts legislation, interstate commerce powers expansion, eight four day government contract limits, and a broad push to protect Ford with a preliminary defeat strategy.
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Snrit
Senate
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Arizona
New Mexico
Sawyer
Florida
Congress
Smoot
Reed Bmnoot
Merchant Marine
United States
Efort
Commission
Fallroads
Senate Inver
Ford
Delny
Fire damages Marrucket dry goods store for fifty thousand
A fire destroyed the Shartenberg & Robinson dry goods and furniture store at Marrucket R 1, causing about 50 000 in losses. Mrs Florence Wu Maybrick denies plans for a public appearance on stage or lecture platform, saying there is no ground for the rumor.
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Bhert
Fira
Wetel Central
Hruntington
Wer Va
Los
Shartenberg & Robinson
Marrucket
R. 1
Florence WU
Maybrick
Fio
Trade Prospects Improve Amid Holiday Demand and Rail Movements
A broad survey notes favorable developments in trade and manufacturing with strong holiday demand. Merchants report steady shipments of general merchandise and farm products, expanding production in iron, steel, woodwork, and leather. Rail and lake traffic show robust activity though some car shortages persist. failures in the Chicago district remain steady, while New York reports solid orders and improved collections.
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Wyteydew
Chisage
ROG Din & Coy
Silyst
Fuading
Lbradstreet
New York
United States
Canada
Chicago Market Prices Mix for Cattle and Grains
A cluttered OCR listing shows mixed market quotes for cattle hogs sheep and various grains across multiple U S cities. Prices range with cattle from 4.00 to 8.50 per unit, hogs 4.00 to 4.75, wheat No 2 around 1.08 to 1.18, corn No 2 about 0.44 to 0.48, oats 0.20 to 0.28, rye 0.50 to 0.60, and butter eggs and creamery items noted with small regional variations.
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Indianapolis
Connon
St. Louis
Senate
Toledy
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W. Hughes
Patilaier
Elgin
Ohio Female Institution
Ottelul Tapabese
Veion
Sevastopol
Chitt
Honan
Shantang
Chnas
H."t. ‘Sally
San Francisco
Crave & Co
Fred
Jamestown
Alex Linkhirt
Daughtan
SE Gas
Mikado'a
Berkley
Cal
Mica
Bertha Young
Miss Young
Congressional
Board of 'Trade
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