Elgin and Igwa Telephonic Link via Temporary Sub Marine Cable
The report notes a temporary submarine telephonic link between Elgin and Nome. Cecil Releigh of London cites about 25,000 British theatrical workers with an average weekly wage of $10, while a day recorded 130 melodramas 88 musical pieces 23 plays. The reminiscence recalls a 60 year old entry by Rutherford Hayes and honors Franz Antonitrich USN for the Manila battle whaleboat action aboard Petrel under Dewey with Kellogg?
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Bt. Michael
Nome
Ten Worda
Cecil Releigh
London
Great Britain
Raleigh
Franz Antonitrich
U.S. N
Buffalo
Manila
Krich
Cavite
Petrel
E. P. Wood
Dewey
Movement to form North American crematory association
A drive to consolidate all crematories in the United States and Canada into a single association gathers steam. Seventy five crematories are involved, aiming to set uniform incineration prices and issue paid up certificates during a person’s life, so a holder’s death allows cremation at any member crematory. The International association will be organized at a Buffalo meeting during the Pan American Exposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Canada
Ony Association
The
International Association
Buffalo
Secret Service Chief Uses Transit In Counterfeit Capture
Chief Willie of the secret service found a new use for the transit, a civil engineering instrument, as a spyglass on stilts. From a window 200 yards away he observed a man bringing small objects to a distant window and deduced counterfeiting activity. A detective confirmed the sighting, leading to an arrest for counterfeiting and a notable capture.
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Willie
Secret Service
Federal
San Francisco
Aecret-Service
Wilkin
Art Institutes rally to curb student exodus to Paris
A coalition of several art institutes in the United States moves to halt the emigration of American art students to Paris, gaining support from renowned artists who studied in Paris. They contend US training matches or exceeds Paris for first steps, and emphasize that initial study should occur at home before any postgraduate work abroad. The Latin Quarter is described as vile by a leading artist, who warns against beginners traveling abroad too early.
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Maria
Paria
Latin Quarter
America
Paris
Europe
Clever Scheme Smuggling D'Heur Death Wealth Foundation
An elderly Frenchman, Pierre J. D Heur, dies in Indiana after a reputation as a master of schemes to evade duties. He allegedly built fortune by buying two consignments of gloves only with mismatched hands, denying duties at New Orleans and New York, then purchasing at auction. Also notes Rev J M Gacon plans balloon ascents to study fog and release signals from high altitudes.
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Indiana
Pierre J. D'Heur
Hoe
France
Connergni
New Orleans
New York
D’heur
D'Heur
Slatake
Aiso
J. M. Gacon
London
Warrang
Queen's Death Looms as Paralysis Worsens in Osborne
Reports from Cowes and London chronicle the queen's serious paralysis with artificial measures used to prolong life. Emperor William arrives in a mood of cautious formality as the prince of Wales joins him, while arrangements for burial are readied and public notice remains limited.
Disposition of Prince of Wales Deepens Queen Victoria News
In the closing days of Queen Victoria the prince of Wales shows serious illness and inability to respond to summons from Osborne House. London papers avoid mention of a stroke while mournful scenes at Osborne and sympathy from colonies and foreign nations are described. Emperor William hopes to be received as grandson, noting his grandmother's illness.
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Hendon
Prince of Wales
Osborne House
London
Qaborne House
Daily Telegraph
William
Cadets Vote to Abolish Hazing at West Point
West Point cadets from all four classes met in Grant hall and unanimously decided to abolish hazing and the practice of calling out fourth class men. The action, welcomed by Gen. Dick and the congressional committee, is to be reported to the House with pledges of steadfast adherence.
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West Point
Congressional
West Point Military Academy
Grant Hall
Gen
Congressional Committee
United States Military Academy
Supt. A
Mills
House of Representatives
Duel Ends When Lubersac Wounded at Boulogne
Paris dispatch reports the long awaited duel between Count de Lubersac and Baron Robert de Rothschild on Edmond de Rothschild’s Boulogne estate. The 10 minute battle left Lubersac wounded from elbow to armpit after sixteen fierce exchanges as seconds intervened to halt further combat.
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Paris
Count de Lubersac
Baron Robert de Rothschild
Edmond de Rothschild
Boulogne
Seine
Count de Labrisac
M. Sehlege
Count de Laborde
Baron de Rothsenll
Baron Leonine
Viscount Dé Bendy
Gold Found Nean Victoria Beach Territory
Gold discovered along the beach between Otter Point and Sooke harbor near Victoria. The tract extends for several miles, with staking over its entire length. Local authorities report paying gravel vein prospects and interest from prospectors in the area. The find lies about thirty miles from the city, dated January 22.
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Victoria
Otter Point
Sooke Harbor
Battle Fought as Boers Attack Willowmore Outpost
Cape Town January 22 Boer invaders from Cape Colony tried to occupy Willowmore about 150 miles from Port Elizabeth. A fight with British troops ensued with no details yet received.
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Cape Town
Cape Colony
Willowmore
Port Elizabeth
Notable attorney shot in Laporte divorce dispute
Ellaworth FE. Weir a prominent attorney and former circuit judge candidate was fatally shot by Joseph WW. Brill of Cleveland after an interview about divorce action. Brill, estranged from his wife who consulted Weir’s firm, confronted Weir and fired, the wound near the heart.
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Laporte
Ind
Ellaworth FE
Weir
Joseph WW. Brill
Cleveland
Ohio
Brill
Ill Effects of Long Philippine Duty Seen by Officers
Reports from the Philippines indicate widespread sickness among naval and army officers on duty in the archipelago. Medical officers say long terms of service in these islands impair even robust constitutions and urge limiting duty tours to two years.
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Omeers Slck
Washington
Philippines
Grand jury extension open for Guebel assassination case
Frankfort Kentucky January 22 The grand jury which was expected to finish its work Saturday was given more time at the request of the Commonwealth Attorney Franklin The delay indicates the Guebel assassination investigation may be reopened.
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Guebel
Frankfort
Franklin
Gueblel
Emperor honors Bailey with jeweled gold cigar case
Vienna reports Emperor Francis Joseph presented Mgr James A Bailey, the American circus proprietor, with a gold cigar case set with diamonds rubies and sapphires and an autograph letter. The gift was conveyed through a Vienna source to Berlin on January 22.
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Bauer
Berlin
Associated Prees
Vienna
Francis Joseph
Mgr
James A. Bailey
Troops Withdraw From Corbin After Quieting Presence
Corbin Kentucky residents saw a quieter city as troops left at night after deciding they were no longer needed. The Shotwell and White families still had members in Corbin, but no interference occurred as five Shotwell and White men were arrested and sent to Williamsburg following the shooting of the Shotwell boys’ father.
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Corbin
Whitey and
Shotwells
Williamsburg
Shotiwells
Rolla White
Shotwell
Man Shot by Kansas City Policeman in Home Assault
Frank Kester, forty, was shot and killed by Policeman Silas Shumate after Kester, reportedly intoxicated, tried to assault him at Kester s home on Eighteenth Street. Shumate fired when he believed his life was in danger. Kester left a wife and three children.
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Kansas City
Kan
Frank Kester
Eighteenth Street
Silas Shumate
Kester
Shumate
Almanac 1901 Weather Prediction Almanac Free Copy
The Roy al Baking Powder Co publishes an almanac for 1901 with daily weather predictions by Prof DeVoe. It claims accurate forecasts including the Galveston cyclone and other events. Women readers may obtain a free copy by sending a request to 100 William St New York.
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Royal Baking Powder Co
DeVoe
Galveston
William St
New York
Paving With Cannon Balls at Tien-tsin Reported
A private letter from Ching states soldiers at Tien tsin are using cannon balls and iron shot to pave roads. Authorities adopted the idea and, with a steam roller, produced a workable road surface.
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Washington
Ching
Tien-tsin
Shipyard Strike Delays Navy Work at Durabeth Yard
A strike at Nixon shipyards in Durabeth New Jersey began after managers hired nine non union carpenters. Four carpenters painters joiners and calkers met with Mr Nixon seeking discharge of the non union crew. Nixon refused and discharged the delegation triggering a wider walkout that may delay government navy shipbuilding and private contracts including submarine boats.
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Enele Sam
Vensela
New York
Nixon
Durabeth
N. J
Navy
Three Men Rob Goodman's Store in Ardela Bank Job
Three men blew open the safe at Goodman's Store in Ardela and escaped with 1200 dollars and valuables. Frank Taster, night watchman, confronted the robbers and was shot and wounded. Police scoured Poplar Bluffs area for suspects after the January 20 incident.
Officer Swan’s Kidney Pills Cure Noted in Iowa Tale
A 1919 Iowa piece profiles Police Officer Swan a beloved Dane and Dannebrog member who suffered kidney and liver trouble. After using Dodd's Kidney Pills for two months he fully recovered, prompting claims of wide cures for lame back rheumatism and bladder issues with strong local druggist sales.
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Omerr A. C. Swerean
Caunell Fillen
Council Billf’s
Iowa
Swan- Aod
Royal Follce Force
Dannebrog” Brotherhood
America
Dodd
Bower to Acquire Des Moines Real Estate Holdings
George L. Bower has arranged to buy all real estate interests of J. M. Rockwell and F. M. Hubbell of Des Moines for 100000 dollars. The land covers 1100 acres within city limits and seventy residences. Ottawa grants life imprisonment instead of death for James Slorah of Duncan Yukon who killed his wife Pearl Mitchell.
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Weary Neaity Salk
Rockwell City
Iowa
George L. Bower
J. M .Rockwell
F. M. Hubbell
Des Moines
Umits
Ottawa
Ont
James Slorah
Dancan
Yukon
Slorah
Pearl Mitchell
Tragic House Fire in Zanesville Kills Two Children
In Zanesville Ohio on January 20 Charles H Morse and his wife were away overnight when their five year old daughter perished in a fire and an older daughter was fatally burned while attempting to rescue her sister.
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Zanesville
Ohio
Charles H. Morse
Queen Victoria Edges Toward Final Hours of Declining Health
Reports from Cowes and London chronicle Queen Victoria's gradual decline with brief respites, doctors using stimulants and nourishment to prolong life until Prince of Wales arrival. Empress Frederick also reported materially worse, with no hope of leaving Cronburg.
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Prince of Wales
William
London
Empress Frederick
The
Daily Chronicle
Cronburg
Lease Seeks Divorce in Sedgwick County Court
Mary Lease filed for divorce from Charles L Lease in Sedgwick County District Court Wichita Kansas on January 23. She alleges gross neglect of duty for over twelve years and failure to support his wife and family. An affidavit confirms the petition and a waiver by Lease shows he will not contest the action.
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Wichita
Kan
Mary
Lease
Charles L., Lease
District Court
Sedgawick County
New York
Case
Miners March Face Sheriff Force in Hopkins County
About 150 union miners marched from Boxtown toward Carbondale mines in Hopkins county to confrontation with non union workers. A sheriff posse of five men attempted to stop them and were met by gunfire. a fusillade drove the miners back. One miner was killed and another died of his wounds.
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Bartington
Boxtown
Carbondale Mines
Hopkins County
Nation Attacks Wichita Saloons In Reign Of Vandalism
Mrs. Carrie Nation leads a raid with WCTU supporters wrecking saloons on Douglas and nearby streets in Wichita Kansas. Glass, bar fixtures, and windows are smashed. confrontations with a local sheriff and police ensue as crowds watch. Damages run high. Nation vows further action at noon.
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Nition
Trenka
Waeh Lta
Wichita
Kan
Jan
Carrie Nation
Abuventra
Union
Nation
Venezuelan raid on Bermudez Asphalt company warned
Report from Port of Spain says Caracas seeks to seize Bermudez Asphalt again after a prior $40,000 extortion attempt halted by U S protests. Venezuelan authorities allegedly demand 1 million dollars for property returns amid foreign investor fears, with British and French interests watching unrest near Carúpano and Guira.
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Venezuela
Spain
Trinidad
British West Indies
Republic
Caracas
Bermudez Asphalt Company
United States
Loomis
South America
Washington
Orinoco Company
Huggard
Seiz
Suchet
Carupano
Réporia
Guira
Fire destroys Ragged Top cyanide plant
A January blaze wiped out the twenty ton cyanide plant at Ragged Top owned by Allen and Associates. The plant, valued around 310,000, carried $2,100 in insurance and was one of the most successful operations in the area.
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Ragged Top
Allen and Associates
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