Pittsburg Honored in Navy Cruiser Naming Request
The Pittsburg chamber of commerce urged naming one of the new US Navy armored cruisers “Pittsburg” citing the city as the iron and steel heart of the world. It notes a 1,608,064 population within sixty miles and a combined water and rail tonnage of about 59,000,000 tons, larger than any other city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Pittsburg
Secretary of the Navy
United States Navy
Ius
German Inventors Struggle to Profit from Brain Work
Consul General Guenther at Frankfort reports to the state department that German factory inventors face difficulty profiting from their ideas. He cites a foreman who created a velvet finishing sub balance and was convicted for sharing a trade secret. The court ruled invention belongs to the employer and experiments are a duty, denying the foreman control over his own creation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department
Guenther
Frankfort
What, interesting people one meets in travelling
A writer in the Argo naut notes that travelers encounter varied personalities. Interesting individuals often remain discreet, while bores and boors push themselves into conversations. The piece suggests the best escape from boredom is avoiding tedious acquaintances.
Plumbers Trade Monopolies Challenged In Indiana Case
In Indiana an association of master plumbers sued to enforce a monopoly by restraining sales to nonmembers. An outside plumber sued a dealer who refused him supplies. The judge ruled trade discrimination violates public policy and awarded damages for his inconvenience and loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Indianapolis
Deering Harvester Seeks Forestry Plan in Missouri Timber
The Deering Harvester Company of Chicago applies to the division of forestry for a working plan for its 64 000 acre tract of hardwood timber in southeastern Missouri. It marks a likely first use of modern forest methods by an American manufacturer to grow timber for its own use. The timber consists mainly of oak ash and hickory with less valuable species to be removed to favor growth. A plan will enable merchantable timber to be harvested without harming forest production, and division experts will be sent to observe and aid the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deering Harvester Company of
Chicago
Division of Forestry
Missouri
Queen Victoria's Ireland Visit Seen as Gentle Appeal
The aged sovereign visited Ireland to show loyalty and gratitude to Irish soldiers, a gesture praised as humane yet seen as potentially influential. Critics note reforms by Gladstone and concessions by Salisbury failed to heal the English Irish divide, yet the queen's policy may still win broad support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vicctoria
Ireland
Gladstone
England
Mr. Gladstone
Lord Salisbury
Chinese consul general in New York urges census aid
The Chinese consul general in New York issues a Chinese proclamation urging fellow countrymen to assist census takers. Lithographic copies will be distributed through Chinese quarters in American cities. The call aims to document the impact of exclusion laws on the Chinese community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Near Pretoria to Mafeking Relief Aid Rush
London reports May 23 that British forces, marching from Lourenço Marques, pursue a rapid relief expedition toward Mafeking. Col Mahon and Col Plumer unite at Jamusi and relieve Mafeking after a swift, covert movement against Boer lines along the Vaal and Dry Hart rivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gon
Hunter
Pourteon
Mahon
Lord Roberts
Col. Mahon
Col. Plumer
Jamusibi
Alafeking
Daily Express
Fire Devastates Suburbs of Portsmouth
A destructive fire in the suburbs of Portsmouth, Virginia, May 23 destroyed fifteen houses. Thirty-five families are homeless as authorities suspect incendiary origin. Local flames gutted homes in Norfolk area with damages mounting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portamouth
Norfolk
Portsmouth
Dutch Queen Wilhelmina Betrothed Rumor Reported in Berlin
Berlin May 23 The Kreuse Zeitung publishes a rumor that Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands, visiting Schwarzberg, will be formally engaged before returning to Holland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilhelmina
Berlin
Kreuse Zettimg
the Netherlads
Schwarzberg
Holland
Award for County Court House Contract Given
Contested bid results reveal the project for the Hea sO county court house near Migiewian ham awarded to Mr Lord of Pee Minn for thirty thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Parks
Heaso County Court House
Lord Af Pee Minn
Mission Fails as Hay Declines Intervention in South Africa
Washington May 23 The state department refused to intervene for the South Africa republics in the Strante delegation’s mission. Secretary Hay met with the three Boers for an hour but stated the president will maintain neutrality between England and the republics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hay
Straunte
Washington
State Department
United States
Oheirne
Department
Tray
Babcock
White House
Phen
Poer
England
Markets Report From St Paul and Chicago Mills
Latent quotations show grain and live stock prices across St Paul Minneapolis and Chicago with details on wheat corn oats barley rye and prices for hogs cattle and sheep. Highlights include Wheat No 1 Northern around 60 67 cents in St Paul and Chicago cash values for No 2 red and No 1 hard winter along with cattle and hog price ranges at Chicago South St Paul and Milwaukee markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Paul
Minneapolis
Duluth
Northern
Chicago
Northern Springs
Milwaukee
Wis
Sioux City
Iowa
South St. Paul
War Proclaimed in North Africa Report
London dispatch reports a near certainty of a holy war in the eastern south of Algeria and Morocco following troop movements by Prussian forces. The Alsters, Daily Mail correspondent, notes heightened tensions and potential hostilities in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Alsters
Aor
The
Daily Mail
Ustrene
Algeria
Morovco
Jetords and Buffalo Club bout ends in eleventh round
Jill Jetfords defeated Jeb Eltzpar at the Olympia Adwerse club last night as Witz Patricks seconds threw in the sponge in the eleventh round.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jetords
Buffalo
N. C
Jill Jetfords
Jeb Eltzpar
Witzpatrick
Hunt Named Secretary of State for Porto Rico
May 22 report from Washington states William Hunt of Montana has been chosen as secretary of state for Porto Rico. The lawyer, son of the late Secretary Hunt, was previously an agent for the United States claims commission before joining this high role. In St Paul the same date, a burglar at Burkhard’s gym store fled unseen after police surrounded the building, escaping through a skylight with about $10 and some revolvers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. 1. Hunt
Porto Ricaa
State Department
Washington
William &. Hunt
Montana
Porto Rico
Hunt
Culter States
Chillan , Claims Commission
St. Paul
Burkhard
Tie
Federal jurisdiction over crimes at soldiers home ruled
Judge Seaman rules federal government has jurisdiction for crimes on soldiers home grounds. The case of Davi Anderson, charged with the adopting and killing of Capt Pollock last July, will be tried in the United States court here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soldiers’ Homes
Kee
Seaman
Davi Anderson
Pollock
Anderson
United States
Getchell Promoted Adjutant of First Battalion NBD
Valley City May 22 Lieut Charles W Getchell of this city has been appointed adjutant of the First battalion NBD, N G This creates a vacancy in the company to be filled by election Getchell was popular and led Company G during much of the Philippine campaign
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Lient
Getchell
Valley City
N. DD
Charles W. Getchell
N. BD
N. G
Burglary and Theft Reported in Fremont Area
In Winona Minnesota on May 22 a Fremont telephone message reported a house intrusion and burglary, and a horse and buggy stolen from the vicinity. Sheriff Uhrmann departed promptly but no further details were available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Threyer
Winona
Mion
Fremont
Iuhrmann
Deputy coroner shoots proprietor then kills self in Denver
Walter Williams, deputy coroner, fatally shot William Downer proprietor of a bath house at 153 Arapahoe Street yesterday. No witnesses were present. Domestic troubles cited as cause. Williams then killed himself. The incident occurred at Downer’s establishment in Denver on May 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Walter Wiliams
Wiliam M. Downer
Arapahoe Street
Downer
Farmer’s Wife Found Dead In Minnesota Crisis Case
Rushford Minn May 22 Mrs Henry Bunze wife of a wealthy farmer six miles north took poison then used fifteen feet of rope to hang herself from a tree and roll down a bank. She was forty years old. Her final fate remains unclear with successive notes on her lessons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rushford
Minn
Henry Bunze
Fire Leaves Britton Area Man with Heavy Losses
Dan Thayer of Yankton County, six miles east of Britton, suffered a catastrophic fire several days ago. His buildings except for his house were destroyed, including two large barns, seven horses, harnesses, machinery, and 1000 bushels of feed. There was no insurance to cover the damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yankton
S. D
Dan Thayer
Britton
Cayetelosa
Miraculous Escape From Death in Stillwater Incident
John Magnuson, employed at the Toter mit in South Stillwater, narrowly escaped death when his jacket sleeve was caught by a shaft. He was whirled in the air, suffering a fractured arm and severe bruising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stillwater
Minn
John Magnuson
Toter Mit
South Stillwater
Bronze Statue Stolen From Washington Park in Dubuque
A bronze statue placed sixteen years ago by Dr. Coggswell of San Francisco atop a fountain in Washington Park has been stolen. The council previously refused to remove it despite public pressure, and the removal was not granted before the theft occurred Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Iowa
Dr. Coggswell
San Francisco
Washington Park
Hill named stock enumerator for cattle range district
Dickinson North Dakota May 22 Robert C Hill appointed five stock enumerator for the cattle range district west of the Missouri river in North and South Dakota Hig ape point imment was made at the request of the North Dakota Stock association
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickinson
N. D
Missouri River
North
South Dakota
North Dakota Stock Association
Fire destroys barn and livestock near Henry, Iowa
John Medillibray, a farmer living three miles east of Henry, loses his barn eight horses six cattle grain and other property in a fire. Total loss estimated at 1000 dollars. Origin believed incendiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
John Medi Iibray
Here
Hee Sting Proven Fatal in Eldora Iowa
May 22 Eldora reports Rolfe Wirds eleven died after a bee sting that pierced a vein. The boy suffered severe blood poisoning and died in great agony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldora
Iowa
City approves brick City Hall and library project
New City Hall Building in Stanley Wisconsin approved by the city council for construction as a brick structure housing city offices and a library. The plan includes a rear path flap to be used by the fire department for access and safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
Stanley
Wis
Fire Department
Woman Hangs Herself in Winona May 22
Mrs. Meary Hernessay, 30, committed suicide by hanging in Winona Minnesota on May 22. No cause is given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona
Minn
Aberdeen man falls to death from rear stairway
Thomas Reames aged twenty seven fell from the rear stairway between the Fiselibeln and Bremer buildings last night. He died instantly and his body was not discovered until morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
Thomas Reames
Fiselibeln
Bremer
Tannecy Destroyed in Wisconsin Fire
May 22 at Rib Lake Wisconsin a home burned causing extensive damage to Fayette Shaw's property. The blaze destroyed the building and contents with unknown cause and some injuries reported. Local fire crews battled the flames through the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tannecy
Rib Lake
Wis
Baller
Fayette Shaw
DAWLESSNESS IN ST LOUIS Killed and Three Men Wounded in a Melee
In St Louis on May 28 a boy was killed and three men wounded during a strike riot. A mob surrounded a Tower Grove car and stones flew as shots were fired from the car hitting a boy in the breast near 1200 Goiner avenue. Conductor Farley and Motorman Drake were arrested and deny the shooting. A separate clash at Thirteenth and Herbert streets left additional injuries but few harmed people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy
St. Louis
Goiner Avenue
Tower Grove
Farley
Drake
Thirteenth
Herbert Streets
Lind May Invite Boers To Reception
Governor Lind, in Washington, is expected to arrange a reception for the Boer peace envoys with Boers from the region likely to attend. A banquet at the Byron hotel and other entertainments are rumored as gala features. Lind said he has received letters and telegraphs proposing the plan but has not committed to inviting the envoys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Panth
Gov. Lind
Washington
Ityan Hotel
Fargo Mayor Edwards Receives Alaska Receiver Post
May 23 Washington reports Maj. Edwards of Fargo has been nominated by the president for the federal post of receiver of public moneys at Rampart Alaska. The position carries a salary of $2,500 annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwwards
Ajaulen
Washington
Maj. Edwards
Fargo
Rampart
Alaska
Diphtheria and Smallpox Quarantine Casts North Dakota Towns
Diphtheria drives Emerson Manitoba into quarantine as Pembina North Dakota posts guards at the boundary. Twenty eight smallpox cases are reported in Olga Cavalier County and the village is quarantined along with Emerson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pembina
N. D
Emerson
Man
Olga
Cavalier County
St Paul Might Secure Sioux City Baseball Franchise
Sioux City Iowa May 28 St Paul likely to secure the Sioux City franchise to the Western baseball league. Manager Beall of the Sioux City team has St Pauls offer under consideration and it is believed he will accept it. Attendance lore has been disappointing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Sioux City
Iowa
Wester Baseball Teague
Beall
Sioux Oy
Gambling to Be Stopped in Brainerd by Mayor’s Order
Brainerd Minnesota May 23 police warn gambling joints to close under Mayor Koop order. Officials expect mixed enforcement and some predict the ban may not be strictly upheld.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brainerd
Minn
Koop
Youthful Love Affair Ties to Desperate Act Near Clear Lake
May 28 Ventura area near Clear Lake Iowa. A six teen-year-old daughter of Ed Schert attempted suicide at home five miles west of town. The act stemmed from a youthful love affair and parental objections. She is reported to be able to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clear Lake
Iowa
Ed Schert
Ventura
Green
Elevator burns at Zumbrota Minnesota on May 23
Barteau and Thomson's elevator on the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul tracks at Zumbrota burned. Loss on the elevator is 6600 dollars with half insured. About 5000 bushels of grain were destroyed, partly insured. Origin of the fire is unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zumbrota
Minn
Barteau & Thomson
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Robbery near Michigan City nets $800 and watch
May 23 a Niagara man named Barton was robbed of 800 dollars and a gold watch two miles northeast of Michigan City by two highwaymen. He had just sold his store and was on the way to the bank. A posse is in pursuit of the robbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan City
N. C
Jatn Barton
Niagara
Here
Barton
Damage to Blackberry Crop Reported in Wisconsin
May 23. A thorough investigation across the country on the effect of the early month frost on the blueberry crop suggests that from one half to three fourths of the crop is destroyed in the Black River Falls area of Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black River Falls
Wis
Halla Nearing Dumont Track Construction Progress
Dumont plans for railroad work as Chicago and Northwestern crews edge toward the town this week. A water tank is being installed and numerous pieces of material lie on the Chicago Great Western yards awaiting further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halla
Dumont
Town
Chicago & Northwestern
Chicago Great Western Yards
Escape Narrowly After Steam Shovel Accident
Peter Stockard, employed on a Great Northern steam shovel, was nearly crushed by the Dipper at Wihlmaar Minnesota on May 23. He sustained bad bruises and cuts but survived the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wihlmaar
Minn
Peter Stockard
Great Northern
Big Dipper
Burglaries Hit Clinton and Area Laundries Reported
May 23 theft at Reid & Cougars store in Clinton netted $400 in silks. May 28 fire damaged Excalator laundry belonging to George Fateh, with $800 loss. Police suspect incendiary involvement amid ongoing investigations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stein
Clinton
Iowa
Reid & Cougars
Sxevistor
Mian
George Fateh
Tragic Fall At Minneapolis Station Leaves Builder Dead
Miners and bystanders report Phinns Kearns a foreman at the Wits Tum site fell from the rear of the Minneapolis station area onto a railing and building debris. He evidently died from a broken neck in the incident witnessed by the PD and local responders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dow Siniyy, Allerteon
Phinns Kearns
Fh Girpertler
Wits
Carter Medicine Co Wins Injunction Over Label Simulation
Carter Medicine Company, led by Brent Good, won a final injunction against Chicago Label and Box Company over label and wrapper simulations of Carter’s Little Liver Pills. Lawyers report costs awarded, case to Master in Chancery for final accounting. a landmark for proprietary drug trade and retailers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brent Good
Carter Medicine Company
Chicago
Messia
London
Estabrook & Davia
Carter Company
Carter
Costa
Anil
New York
Local Townsman Slips to Pond After Supper
A well known Stroud resident, returning from a supper with friends, plunged into a pond on a damp night. Bystanders tossed a rope, but he refused aid and urged rescuers to mind themselves as he began swimming for shore. Women and children advised him to stay safe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stroud
Gloucesshire
Weekly Telegraph
Walls and Disinfectant Advice From Early Public Health
A discussion urges coating walls in public buildings with a pure cement like Alabastine to prevent disease in schools churches and hospitals. It notes cost parity with inferior coatings and easier renewals.
Overworked Bird Dorothy-Our Andebon Club Meeting
A playful afternoon scene shows Dorothy-Our Andebon club meeting with dialogue about an enthusiastic resolution to appoint a committee for immediate steps to protect the cuckoo, as Dorothys explains to Papa. The exchange has a humorous tone reflecting family discussion and local club activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bird
Dorothy
Andebon Club
Papa
Cheeuckoo
Detroit Free Press
Missed opportunities and dubious ads flood period piece page
A jumble of 1900 era classified snippets includes dubious employment pitches offering easy money and prizes, self health cures, theatrical notices, and ad copy. Names and locations surface with erratic punctuation, hinting a page dense with promotional items and reader appeals.
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