Rhode Island Hymn and Other scattered notes
A jumble of items includes Rhode Island adopting a state hymn set to the Austrian tune, reflections on harvest in Ireland, and anecdotes about risk and death. It notes a Chicago dealer storing honey upstairs and mentions a death by suicide in Brussels area, plus commentary on mine safety and politics with a Benign view of caucus driven government and Christian Endeavor remarks.
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Rhode Island
America
Christian Endeavor
Fire Leaves 400 Russian Town Residents Homeless
In Wystiten near Rominten 400 families lost homes after a great blaze. Emperor William sent troops to aid and donated 500 pounds to distressed townspeople. Inclement weather led to blanket purchases for outdoor camps, but Russian customs delayed admission until high duties were paid.
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Wystiten
Rominten
William Shooka
Iis Majesty
Indussia Lg
Tourists Struck By Lightning While Climbing Tribulaun
Several tourists ascended Tribulaun in the Stubbler Alps on July 20. As icy cables hummed after a thunderstorm, a lightning strike hit the protection line, stunning a tourist and an alpine guide and sending them several hundred metres down the slope.
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Tribulaun
Stubbler Alps
Spa Ky
Dispute over vast Minnesota lands reaches federal court
The federal government and Minnesota contend over ownership of thousands of acres from Rainy Lake to Lake Superior spanning about 200 miles. The tract, once selected under the Swamp Act of 1860, sits near the Canadian border and may not qualify as swamp land, prompting legal action. The report also notes Walter Crane as a noted English artist and Albany's claim as a pioneering carriage manufacturer.
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Minnesota
Rany Lake
Lake Superior
Washington
Canada
Czolgoss Dies in Electric Chair for President's Assassination
Leon Czolgoss was executed at Auburn prison at 7:17 a.m. for the assassination of President McKinley. He faced the electric chair unrepentant, refused religious comfort, and rejected priestly attempts at repentance. His brother and brother-in-law witnessed the event after consent from officials, while the plan to burn clothing and papers proceeded to prevent public demonstrations.
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Auburn
Jeon F. Caalworz
Messinley
Leon Colgasz
United States
Colgasz
Prieets
Dent
Czolgoss
Waldek Czolgosz
Carlins
Meade
Czolgosz
Supt. Collins
Futhera Fudamaki
Hickey
Marck
Collins
Fyith Czal
Callins
Leon
Collin
Supt
Leon Czolgoss
Czolgosz Execution Scene Aftermath Revealed
Report describes the Osawatomie or Cleveland case of Czolgosz being prepared for execution as relatives balk at last farewell requests. Officials state the warden will announce timing, and five men are escorted from the prison following the closure of the scene.
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Cyolgosz
Mr. Colina
Czolgosz
Family by indifference to fate of Cleveland, Ohio man
The family of Leon Czolgosz, inmate in Cleveland, shows little concern over his fate. The elder Czolgosz met with Chief of Police, but details were not released. The apparent indifference contrasts with the severity of his penalty.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Leon Czolgosz
Hite
Assaysih
Czolgosz
Olse
Fraud Ring Arrest Exposes Million Dollar Investment Scheme
Boston October 29. United States marshals announce the arrest of Hoxton Bockers and members of J. M. Fisher & Co brokers on charges of mail fraud. The scheme allegedly took about 1 million dollars since January 1 2000 through solicitations to invest in pools tied to well known stocks with promised colossal returns. Investors were urged to remit as margins swept in after stock fluctuations and initial funds were doubled or tripled before suspicions led to authorities.
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Hoxton Bockers
Boston
United States Marshals Office
J. M. Fisher & Co
United States
Kaiser Breaks Record in Five Days Ten Tours
The North German Lloyd steamer Kaiser Wilhelm Ii der arrived Plymouth at 8 08 P M after a five day ten hour eastward passage from Sandy Hook lightship. Captain Hogemann's cable says hourly average 22 88 knots with daily runs of 603 to 635 miles. Moderate seas and weather prevailed.
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New York
Plymouth
Sandy Hook
Hogemann
Kaiser
Newton County Farmer and Daughter Fire on Lawyer in Miss
A. A. Crenshaw, Newton county farmer, and his eighteen year old daughter opened fire on lawyer Foy who had come to serve an attachment writ. Foy returned fire. Crenshaw is thought fatally hurt while the daughter is expected to recover. Foy escaped unharmed.
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Mim
Memphis
Tenn
Meridlen
Miss
A. A. Crenshaw
Newton County
Foy
Crenshaw
Duke of Abruzzi Plans New Polar Expedition Visit
United Linton, Paria October 26. It is learned here the Duke of Abruzzi will visit the United States next February to arrange a new polar expedition. A Paris report last spring said he contemplated a joint venture with Dr. Nangen under his leadership.
Chilean military roads linked to boundary work
The Valparaiso correspondent for the Herald reports Chilean authorities deny the so called military roads in the Andes are for war. They say the narrow paths are survey routes for the boundary commission. Argentina and Chile relations remain described as friendly.
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New York
The
Herald
Argentina
Chile
Andes
Boundary Commission
Cridler Expected to resign from state department
Washington reports Mr. Thomas W. Cridler will resign as third assistant secretary of state. A perfect understanding exists with Secretary Huy, and Cridler will leave once he completes arrangements connected to the Louisiana Purchase Exposition agreement.
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Cridler
Washington
Thomas W. Cridler
Huy
Crider
State Department
incendiary preacher ousted from Tennessee church ministry
The Nashville Tennessee conference of the Methodist church has expelled Rev. Cherry from the ministry and membership. Cherry was charged with fraudulent collection of insurance on property destroyed by fire in which he is alleged to have been an incendiary.
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Nashville, Tenn
Tennhesayee Methodist Conference
Cherry
M. E. Church
Sceuth
Whiteman Placed on Probation in Larceny Case
Alonzo J. Whiteman who pleaded guilty to one count of larceny was placed on probation in superior court yesterday in Boston. It is understood restitution has already been made to the victim from whom the money was obtained illegally.
Bly Cruiser King Alfred Launched at Wickers Yard
Harrow October 20 British cruiser King Alfred launched at Wickers yard. Displacement 14,000 tons, power 30,060 home power and 80 guns.
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Harrow
King Alfred
Wickers
Eigh
Schley Case Cross-Examination Reveals Battle Details
Washington reports on the cross-examination of Rear Admiral Schley in the Schley court of inquiry. Judge Advocate Lemly presses questions about command, orders, and actions during the battle, while Admiral Dewey and others observe. The session reviews Schley’s control of the fleet, the line of battle, and related incidents before adjournment with more witnesses expected.
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Washington
Erosa
Sehiey
Iridge
Deetafon
Sampson
Lemly
Schrey
Rayner
Nelson
Trafagar
England
Sehley
Dewey
Schley
Judge Advocate
Lamly
Admiral Dewey
Admiral Sampson
Commodore Schley
Key West
Waitress Drowns in Lake Antoine Near Yon Mountain
Jean Nette Perault, 22, a waitress at the Commercial hotel, died by suicide by leaping into Lake Antoine two miles north of Yon Mountain. Onlookers heard a splash, believed it was a dog, and the body remained submerged about an hour before recovery. A coroner’s jury viewed the remains and the inquest was to proceed. No cause is known for her act.
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Yon Mountain
Jeannette Perault
Lake Antoine
Tig
Mari
Godlon
Settled in England adjustments of South African claims
London Oct 30 General Sir John C Ardah on behalf of the government announced that all foreign claims had been settled diplomatically except those of the Netherlands and France. Amounts listed for the United States Australia Germany Russia Italy Spain Sweden and Norway Switzerland Belgium. Tobacco war effects in London include withdrawal of previously paid bonuses to workers amid price cuts from American competition.
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London
John C. Ardah
Netherlands
France
Iowa
United States
Austrela
Germany
Ruajala
Italy
Spain
Sweden
Norway
Switzerland
Belgium
New York
Great Britain
Elk commits self destruction in Vincemn Park tragedy
In Chicago, an elk dehorned last week at Vincemn Park reportedly ended its life yesterday. Fear of impending harm and memories of a brother’s fate prompted the animal to leap high, lower its head, and collapse, breaking its neck in a single fall.
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Chicago
Vincemn Park
Desperate Chase For Liberty Ends With Escape In Nashville
A man fleeing two detectives in Nashville seized a two horse wagon and multiple mounts, robbing a bank bill in Montana. After a violent confrontation, he escaped across streets and park, leaving behind two bloodhounds killed and a wallet with $2030 in Montana bills. Authorities pursue the fugitive as the stolen money is seized.
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Nashville
Tenn
Great Northern Express
Wagner
Mont
Montana
Dwyer
Dickens
Perguson
Ferguson
Cumberland River Bridge
East Nashville
Woodland Street
First Street
Grick
Shelby Park
Poison Deaths Put Family Under Cloud in South Bend
Rebecca Webb and her son Charles lay unconscious as neighbors found them in their home. Charles died. Rebecca is near death from slow poisoning. Brother A G Webb was arrested after allegedly being ordered from home. sister Cora, 20, and another brother Grant are under police surveillance. Medical examiners cite slow corrosive poisoning as the cause in Charles death.
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South Bend
Ind
Rebecca Webb
Charles
A. G. Webb
Cora
Grant
Murder over sixty cents shocks Montreal street
Tobin Hanson, 35, confessed at the central police station that he killed a boy for money, receiving only 60 cents. The victim was Samuel Marotta, son of a prominent grocer and coffee merchant, whose body was found in the described locality.
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Montreal
Tobin Hanson
Dane
Central Police Station
Samuel Marotta
Gpice
Swindlers Convicted In Cotton Contract Case
In 1886 J Guymas of Mexico Tex and W J Hume of New Orleans with Liverpool firm swindled by shipping cotton with washed drafts attached to bills of lading. Cotton found to be worthless. Liverpool firm faced losses around fifty thousand dollars.
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Liverpool
Waco
Tex
J. Guymas
Mexico
W. J. Hume
New Orleans
Insurrection and Naval Actions Reported in Philippine Islands
Dispatches describe strict measures to quell unrest on islands including Batangas and Panay. Marines, gunboats, and police clash with insurgents. casualties and weapons seized. Cebu shows progress as Lorega surrenders. negotiations continue with Maxitot to pacify the province.
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Manila
Batangas
Presidente
Guam
Littleton W.T. Waller
Batanga and
Basy
Loveman Nou
Mariveles
Nara
Nipa
South Samar
Louis J. van Schack
Sabing
Zieut. van Schack
Ineprgenta
Passi
Jiollo
Panay
Gen. Hughes
Maxitot
Positive-Mithtar
American title changes in Luzon for Spanish names
Washington reports a war decree in Southern Luzon abolishing the Spanish titles don senor senora and senorita. The order replaces them with American equivalents Dr Mrs and Miss, affecting formal forms of address for locals.
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Washington
Luzon
Bold Safe-Robbery Strikes Teresa Ohio Hardware Store
A daring early morning heist in Teresa involves Lawrence and Brightman hardware store where a large safe was cracked and over 100000 stolen. Baldwin University faces heavy losses as bonds Notes and mortgages worth 100000 in Brightman custody are secured by the thieves. No clues yet as six men believed involved. the explosion astonished residents miles away and broke walls.
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Hotbera
Teresa
Ohio
Eneape
Bera
Lawrence & Brightman
Tobbers
Baldwin University
C. Brightman
Brightman
Busineas
TRANS S sued for powers in Goebel murder case
Georgetown Ky Oct 24 ex secretary of state Caleb Powers was convicted again of accessory before the fact to Gov William Goebel's January 1900 murder and sentenced to life imprisonment for the second time. The trial began Oct 8 and a 2 oclock verdict followed. Powers sat pale as Arthur Goebel, brother of the slain senator and governor, looked on. Attorneys expect appeal.
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Awain
Goebels
Georgetown
Caleb Powers
William Goebel
Powers
Calvert
Arthur Goebel
England Angered With Holland Over Pretoria Recall
Brussels reports strained relations as Britain recalls Holland's consul at Pretoria amid alleged treasonable correspondence. Holland had given the consul indefinite leave of absence while the British minister protests Pretoria action.
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Dutel
Reenil Tin Conant
Pretoria
Bruesels
Holland
Great Britain
Pratoria
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