Rich man and philanthropist found dead in Pittsburg hotel
Robert D. McGonigle, famed author, philanthropist and lecturer, 63, was found dead in his Pittsburg hotel room. Indications suggest death by his own hand, aided by secrecy around the coroner and a recent fall from fortune after losing 400000 dollars and losing friends, following a life of charity.
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Robert D. McGoonigle
United States
Lincole
Pittsburg
McGonigie
Myr. McGonigle
Five Killed in Mine blast at Keisten Shaft Pennsylvania
Five men died and one injured in a mine explosion at Keisten shaft near Searights six miles from Brownsville Pennsylvania. The initial blast is believed to be a premature explosion of dynamite. The shaft is ninety four feet deep and the men were found at its bottom.
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Pennsylvania
Keisten
Searights
Brownsville
Envoys Named for Washington Peace Conference
President Roosevelt announces plenipotentiaries for Russia and Japan to Washington with full treaty powers. Russian envoys Muragieff and Rosen, Japanese representatives Komura and Takahira, may include additional delegates. Conference to begin after August with ratification by home governments. Principal negotiations now assured. minor details pending.
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Roosevelt
Russia
Japan
Washington
Muragieff
Ambascador
Italy
Baron Rosen
United States
Count Cassini
Baron Komura
Kogoro ‘Vakahira
Loeb
Toklo
St. Petersburg
War ports sealed by Sweden in retaliation against Norway
Sweden proclaims Stockholm, Karlskrona, Go thenburg and Torosund war ports and closes them to foreign warships with immediate effect. Forts will fire on any Norwegian vessel attempting entry. Measures aim to shield harbors during maneuvers and deter surprise attacks as tensions rise with Norway.
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Norway
Stockholm
Karlskrona
Gothenburg
Torosund
Navy Department
Sweden
Hea
Europe
Farosundie
Baltic
Council of Defense In
Ica
Minda
Secretary Hay Dies Ainsworth and friend of Lincoln and McKinley
Secretary of State John Hay died suddenly at 12:26 Saturday morning at his summer home near Newbury, New Hampshire. Born October 8, 1838 in Salem Indiana, Hay studied law but pursued diplomacy after meeting Abraham Lincoln. He served in Paris, Vienna, Madrid, edited for the New York Tribune, and rose to Secretary of State under McKinley, shaping China policy and the open door doctrine, with notable roles in the Venezuela dispute and Alaska boundary.
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John Hay
United States
Sunapee Linke
Newbury
N. H
Hay
Europe
New York
Salem
Ind
Young Hay
Brown University
Miltgo Hay
Springfield
Lincoln
Washington
White House
Paris
Legation
Iaat
Napoleon
Vienna
Madrid
America
New York Tribune
Zornce Greeley
Tribune Star
Waallngton
Hayes
McKinley
Mr. Hay
Dugland
Dlace
Judge Day
Venezuela
International Court of the Hague
Alaska
Asia
Germany
Russia
China
France
England
Italy
Japan
Pekin
Tts
Cooper Wholesale Grocery Company Damaged at Waco Texas
The Cooper Wholesale Grocery Company's establishment in Waco Texas suffered $75,000 in damage from ore and water. A Union Pacific roundhouse at Hyv anston Wyro was destroyed by fire. At least 75,000 in losses accompanied the destruction of five locomotives. Prospectors report two men wandering in Death Valley near the funeral range. their looks were black, swollen, and protracted.
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Biic
Cooper Wholesale ‘Grocery Company
Waco
Texas
Union Pacific
Hyvanston
Wryro
Prospectora
Death Valley
Funeral Range
Root Accepts Secretary of State Post in Roosevelt Cabinet
News from Washington notes Basil Root will take the Secretary of State role after John Hay’s death. The move signals support for the open door policy in China and marks Root’s return to government service after a successful law career. Roots born February 15, 1845, in Clinton New York, has served as judge and district attorney and led the War Department during the Spanish American War.
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Roosevelt
Biby Root
John Hay
Root
Washington
Root Shoul
Mr. Root
Far East
China
Hay
Ellbu Root
Clinton
Oneida County
New York
Ile
New York Court of Common Pleas
Arthur
United States
McKinley
Philippines
Dr Clark Re-elected Leader of International Christian Endeavor
Rev Dr Francis E Clark head of the International Christian Endeavor was re elected president of the auxiliary society at the Baltimore convention though confined to his home by illness. Treasurer William Shaw reported receipts 8690.11 expenditures 8591.24 balances 3.37. Eight thousand delegates attended the international convention in Armory Hall and 16 000 seats were filled as Roosevelt’s letter drew applause.
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Christian Endeavorers
Francis E. Clark
International Christian Endeavor Organization
Baltimore
William Shaw
Armory Hall
Shaw
United Society
Roosevelt
Floyd Thompson
Philadelphia
Edwin Warfield
Maryland
B. Clay Timanus
Smith Bunker
Smother Society
van Ogden Vogt
Notable Centenarians and Dignitaries Across nations observed
Stephen N Winslow of the Philadelphia Inquirer for sixty three years, John W Hutchinson, last of the famous abolitionists, recovering in Lynn Massachusetts. Burl Nelson aged 82, only living peer from Victoria era. Charles F Holm of Massachusetts father of twenty four children by one wife enlisted in 1837. Seven British Lords total 623 years. William W Dean 93 at Treasury desk. Judge Charterfield aged 80 in Athol. James M Hyde Lincoln treasurer, probably oldest active municipal officer at 82.
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Stephen N. Winslow
Philadelphia Inquirer
John W. Hutchinson
Lynn
Mass
Burl Nelson
House of Lords
Charles F. Holm
Massachusetts
Lord Gwydyr
Lord Wield
Earl of Cranbrook
Lord Mashym
Lord Grinthorpe
Lord Stampton
Duke of Rutland
William W. Dean
Treasury Department
Washington
D. C
Charterfield
Athol
Maes
James 4. Hyde
Lincoln
Neb
Funeral Customs in Scotland and Northern England
The Westminster Gazette notes funeral practices across Scotland and northern England. Families traditionally lower the body into the grave and wait by the side until burial. blinds are drawn and white sheets hung as a death chamber tradition passed through generations especially in Scotland.
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Scotland
England
Westminster Gazette
Dodd's Kidney Pills Proclaimed Cure in Kushequa
In Kushequa Pennsylvania a local belief forms that Dodd's Kidney Pills cures rheumatism and lame back. Mrs M L Darison reports thirty years of rheumatic pain relieved after two boxes with her back pain ending. Similar cures are reportedly rising as the town nears verdict on the pill's efficacy.
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Kushequa
Pennsylvania
Dodd
M. L. Daylaon
Beasts and Beheading in Polite Duel Talk
The Yonkers Statesman quips on dueling etiquette as a beast narrator recalls witnesses who note the principals remain courteous to each other. The exchange contrasts violence with civility in a satirical tone.
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Beast
Crimsonleak
Yonkers
Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin touted as headache cure
Splitting. Headaches relieved by a nerve relative yet scientific treatment goes to root of trouble with Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin. Sold by druggists at 60c and $1.00 with money back. Also notes on rheumatic nodules in a Cavazzola portrait and oil use by the Denver and Rio Grande railway to lay dust along its line from Denver to Salt Lake City.
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Caldwell
Denver and
Rio Grande
Fragmented dialogue hints at caution on wealth and heirs
A garbled exchange opens with a throne ruler urging thrift and penny care while a demoralizer counters that heirs may go penniless unless funds are preserved. The misheard lines suggest satire on wealth, inheritance, and corruption.
Curious minister credits Grape-Nuts for restful sleep
A preacher describes indigestion relief after six months of using Grape-Nuts, saying post Sabbath meals calm his nerves and bring refreshing sleep. He states he cannot do without the cereal and notes his family, including children, will eat it when others won’t. The ad cites Postum Co. and the book The Road to Wellville.
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Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Commerce shows steady progress and strong wholesale trade
The midsummer business activity remains robust with gains in bank exchanges, production in metal and wood, and a surge in general merchandise, grain, lumber, and construction materials. Receipts and shipments of grain climb year over year, with heavy provisions movement. livestock receipts dip slightly while prices firm.
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Chicago
Ile
Dun
American Live Market Prices Across Cities
Regional commodity listing shows cattle hogs sheep and grain values in Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Milwaukee Toledo Buffalo New York and New York markets with price ranges for livestock and grain including wheat No 2 corn No 2 white oats rye barley butter eggs and clover seed amid broad daily fluctuations and regional differences.
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St. Louis
Philadelphia
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Chicago
Brooklyn
Treveland
Washington
Trait
Americaan Association
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St. Paul
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Kansas City
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Toledo
Des Moines
Omaha
Denver
Cole. Springs
Bronxity
St. Joseph
Ene
Detroit
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