German cyclist claims five-continent trek on wheel
In a 1899 to 1900 journey, German cyclist Schwiegerhausen and companion L. Werner rode from Germany last June, covering about 54,000 miles across Beirut, Arabia, India, China, Australia, and the Americas. Werner was killed by Bedouins in an Arabian desert. Schwiegerhausen continued toward St. Louis and plans to reach Newark, aiming to finish a record 60,000 miles.
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Journal- Sat
Leipsle
Germany
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Beirut
Schuwiegerhausen
L. Werner
Schwiegerhausen
India
China
Australia
North America
St. Lois
Wheeling
Newark
Teachers Read Bible Provokes Nebraska Court Fight
Nebraska schoolteachers defy state Supreme Court rulings by continuing Bible readings in Jjintelet Nebraska No 21 Gage County. Darel Freeman petitions for a writ as the case becomes a political flashpoint with Catholics and Protestants split. A decisive ruling on teachers' right to read the Bible without sectarian comment is awaited.
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Nebraska
Jjintelet
No. 21
Gage County
State Supreme Court
Darel Freeman
Freeman
PUSHING OUT ROTHSCHILDS Capitalists Lend Millions Abroad
A chaotic mix of headlines reports bankers led by Giraint L. Vanderpoole arranging a loan exceeding $200 million to Moscow Warsaw and Odesan as American capital seeks solid 4 percent investments in continental Europe amid a securities slump.
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Europa
United States
Giraint L. Vanderpoole
Moscow
Warsaw
Odesan
Amendean
Europe
French Millionaire Hopes to Create Negro State in Africa
The London Daily Mail reports Jacques Lebaudy plans an empire on Africa's northwest coast called the United States of Liberia. He envisions a negro state populated by African Americans from the Southern United States, with grants and incentives to attract settlers and capital.
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Franch Millionaira
London
Jacques Lebardy
Africn
Africa
Rhodesia
United States
Liberia
America
Lebaudy
India
Plan International Strike Delays Bridge Work Nationwide
An international sympathy strike could mobilize about 60 000 bridge and structural workers across the United States and Canada. Pittsburg plans to contribute 8 000 workers, risking widespread job losses in related crafts. The action aims to support New York locals in their dispute with Cornell Construction Company, though disagreements exist over Sam Parks' ties to the New York strike.
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United States
Canada
Pittsburg
New York
Cornell Construction Company
Ulg Combine
Mintsburg
Bess
Sam Parks
Boat Burns on Lake Erie as Crew Is Rescued
A steamer named Adventure burned on Lake Erie while the crew slept, with intense efforts saving the crew and the captain’s wife, a near collision with a dock at Shelley's Island, and the fire burning out at safety. Other items include riots convictions, treaties signed in Shanghai, a bank theft confession, a presidential disturbance, a contested will, German storm damage, a fatal collision near Brown Spehige, and various other brief notices.
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Lake Erie
Lowe
Shelley’s
Atu
Fraud by Officers Targets Chinese Coolies in Philippines
A conspiracy led by former immigration inspector Josus Miller defrauded the Philippine government by shipping Chinese coolies under false certificates for 400 each. Warrant issued for ex-inspector W. D. Ballantyne in China as Qari Tohngon and Col lector of the Port Shuster are tied to the scheme with consular funds and payments to officials.
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Josus Miller
Ne Miaudla
Phil Anping
Miller
United Heator
Qari Tohngon
Amoy
Port Shuster
United States
W. D. Ballantyne
China
Lang
Nebraska Supreme Court rules bloodhounds competent witnesses
The Nebraska Supreme Court upholds canine testimony in Bratt burglary case. George W. Bratt was jailed for three years after a stolen purse was traced from the burglary scene to his home by trailing dogs. The Attorney General concedes dogs cannot swear or be cross examined, but upholds their status as witnesses.
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George W. Bratt
Wyatt
Prout
Muskogee
I.T
Missouri
Jacob Kreidler
Cincinnati
Henry Steers
Eleventh Ward Bank of
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Westport Harbor
Mass
Frank Hammond
Topeka
Kan
Iron Bridge Works
Santa Fe Road
Elk Patts
H.pyler Campbell
Bristol
Tenn
Ans
Gaueral Knox
Salisbury
Jasper Coleman
Rufus Cox
Dalton
Harmon D. Wilson
Opeka
Kansas
O. P. Dexter
Norwalk
Conn
Santa Clara
Poucheru
Refuses to Get Out in New Chwang Rivalry
Russians refuse to evacuate New Chwang in Manchuria as naval and military forces expand there. Admiral Alexieff coordinates in Port Arthur vicinity with many ships. News also notes a US sentry freed after court martial not guilty. a Denver insurance agent commits suicide. tug Mary McLane burns on Niagara River. vast Jones estate inventory. dynamite found and moved to prevent disaster near Butte. Homestead mills shut down. a boiler explosion kills a watchman in Beverly. a yacht theft case. Uruguay island wreck and casualties. a devastating New York storm causing fires and floods.
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New Chwang
Manchuria
Alexieff
Port Arthur
Susalan
SUSPEND BOTH CLASSES AT Buchtel COLLEGE COLOR RUSH
The incident at Buchtel College in Akron Ohio led to the suspension of every male student except three after a color rush and a harsh initiation of freshmen. The faculty intervened after upperclassmen forced the freshmen to display colors at chapel.
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Washburn College
Topeka
Kan
Buchtel College
Bichtel College
Akron
Ohio
Chapel
Ghireh
Ile
County Auditor Fees Exceed President's Salary Claim
Ohio State Auditor Guilbert cites a summary of Cuyahoga County officials' sworn statements showing Auditor Wright netted 543,340.81 in fees last year. He warns additional actions, like a $5,000,000 valuation increase for Cleveland public service firms, could push fees past 106,000 dollars next year.
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Ohio
United States
Statu
Guilbert
Cuyahoga County
Wright
Fess
Cleveland Public Service
Fatally Hurt SY Air Ship In Brown County Invention Attempt
Charles Serogham of Brown County Indiana attempted a self powered aerial device night. He notified residents by lantern and church om leaving Weed Patch Hill attached the machine to his body and leaped from the hill. He was found on rocks below with crushed machine injuries.
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Indiana
Charles Serogham
Brown County
Ind
Nashville
Weed Patch Hill
Pretoria Sails Distress After Lake Superior gale
The steamer Pretoria towed to anchorage under Manitou Island after parting from the steamer Sultana in a northwest gale on Lake Superior. The Pretoria crews found the vessel with gallows blown away anchor chains gone wheel chains broken and windlass broken. The Sultana towed the disabled ship to Sault Ste. Marie Michigan.
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Manitou Island
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Cooper Harbor
Lake Superior
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Boyce
Gratwick
Manito Island
Sault Ste. Marie
Mich
GENERAL TYNER INDICTED IN POSTAL FRAUD CASES
Federal grand jury returns fifteen indictments ending most probes into the Post Office Department. General James M. Tyner and Harrison J. Barrett are charged with conspiring to defraud the government. Barrett, Tyner’s nephew, held asst attorney general. Other indicted include W. D. Doreman, George W. Bonvera, State Senator George A. Greene, Harry Tralennick, John T. Meteal, Norman R. Metealf, and August W. Machen. Bond set at 5 000 and 10 000. trials scheduled in Washington and Cincinnati.
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Federal Grand Jury
Post- O Ofice Department
Tial
James M. ‘Tyner
Assiabant
Athrostiey
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Tarrison
J. Barrett
James Re Tyner
Aagainat Barrett
Tyner
Barnet
W. D. Doreman
August W. Machen
General Tyner
Washington
Postal Service
Barrett
North Carolina
Unti
Tihare
Scranton, Pa
Payne
Bristow
Machen
Wshington
Johns
Daniel Miller
Cinginnati
President Roosevelt Narrowly Escaped Assassination
Crazy Minneapolis man Peter Elliott aimed to force his way to the president after a church visit. Elliott joined the president in the sidewalk crowd, attempted to speak, and was deflected by Roosevelt's courteous gesture. Later Elliott resisted capture, drew a revolver, wounded Officer Cissell, and cut his own head. both men were treated at an emergency hospital.
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Washington
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Minneapolis
Roosevelt
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Minneapolia
Wiliott
Hiliott
Olcott
Hogee
Cmpzy
Brett
Liberty
Hie Travaera
James Cissell
Eliott
Cisselley
Cissell
Hillett
Billiott
Trade review notes durable demand and rising exports
Braggingly upbeat Weekly Review of Trade and Commerce reports broad improvement across wholesale and jobbing sectors, footwear demand, rail earnings, and pig iron reductions. Grain shipments exceed 5,000,000 bushels as prices edge higher for wheat while corn and oats show mixed moves. Livestock receipts rise, with strong cattle totals and steady hog prices amid carnival impacts.
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New York
Weekly Review of
Anyayas
Connellsville
Chicago
Weaterm
Bradstreet
Tradex
Pacife
Chicago Cattle And Hogs Prices Across Markets
Market notes show Chicago cattle common to prime at $8.00 to $5.10 hogs $4.50 to $5.05 sheep $3.007 to $3.85 wheat No 2 red and other grains vary by region and grade across St Louis Detroit Boston and Milwaukee with prices for timothy butter and potatoes listed among farm commodities. Michigan Detroit and Chicago area quotes reflect shipping grades and regional demand factors.
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Dée
St. Louis
Ste
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