Beavers and Muskrats Unite After Flood at Spencer Bay
In Spencer Bay near Moosehead Lake an unusual alliance forms as war between beavers and muskrats ends after a flood. Beavers share a raft of logs and persuade muskrats to tow it to higher ground, enabling both species to inhabit the marsh together with muskrats nearby.
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Charles Nicholas
Kinco
Moosehead Lake
Boston Herald
Spencer Bay
Moosehead Jake
Jouskrat Colony
Big Marsh
Maaiar
How the Japanese Smoke
A description of Japanese smoking habits and pipe design noting tiny bowls, bamboo stems, metal mouthpieces, and tobacco cut extremely fine. The text states one pipeful yields three or four whiffs and inhalation through the nostrils, with seldom more than one pipeful used at a time.
Trusts and tariffs threaten American consumers, says Chicago News
The Chicago News argues trusts gain power via high tariffs and freight rate discrimination. It says eliminating excessive tariffs and reforming the interstate commerce law are essential to curb trust influence, warning public sentiment across parties will oppose delaying action.
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Europe
Chicago News
Honest men for Congress urged against sugar trust and lobbyists
Michigan City Dispatch argues for honest congressmen to resist sugar trust influence and ship subsidy lobbies led by Oxnard and Griscom. It warns that without honest representatives, costly political bargains erode public interests and urges voters to elect capable, uncorruptible leaders.
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Congress
Oxnard
Sugar Trust
Washington
Griscom
Michigan City Dispatch
Rumor of Police Interest in Shielding Gambling Dens
A local rumor claims a police department figure seeks to block prosecutions of city gambling dens and wine rooms. Gamblers allegedly offer information via a runner to raid a rival establishment, while a police court tale of a young girl’s ruin at the Standard Hotel is cited to spur action by Superintendent Silvers.
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Police Department
Silvers
Standard Hotel
Tariff Reform Outlined as Commission Study Plan
The incoming congress may set tariff policy by appointing an expert non partisan commission to revise duties. Researchers argue there is no difference between reform and tinkering in tariff policy and the commission could depoliticize decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Roosevelt Trust Question Message To Congress
A cautious remark suggests President Roosevelt may have set aside rough rider thoughts while composing his message to Congress on the trust question. The line hints at strategic restraint in addressing corporate powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Congress
Coal Trust Sells Cheaper Coal to France Than Elkhart
The coal trust ships its product to France and sells coal there for nearly a dollar per ton less than the price it charges Elkhart consumers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Coal Trust
France
Elkhart
Turkeys in short supply strain pocketbooks
Turkeys remain affordable? The year’s tight conditions keep prices in check but do not eliminate the need for a cautious household budget.
Easy Boss Crull Claims Police Backing Against Gamblers
Crull states his police force is all right and gains support from gamblers who agree with him about the crackdown on gambling.
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Crull
Worker killed in bran chute incident at Chicago Sugar Refining Co
James Frank a laborer at the Chicago Sugar Refining Company in Chicago fell into a bran chute while shifting bran from the fifth to the fourth floor. He was drawn into the stream, his feet sank into the slot, and he was buried in dusty bran. Rescue came too late as he died at the scene.
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Chicago
James Frank
Chicago Sugar Refining Company
Taylor and Beach Streets
Relatives Recall Secret Wedding as Bride Dies in Yard
In Greentown, Miss Hensley apparently died of heart disease while walking in the yard, two weeks after Clarence Smith took a head position among mourners. The couple had wed in a private ceremony performed by Rev. Puckett, who also conducted the funeral rites.
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Clarence Smith
Greentown
Miss _ Hensley
Mr. Puckett
Split Over Famous Painting in Huntington Estate Suit
In New York a lawsuit seeks 6 000 dollars over a Correggio painting called The Argels Head. Hermann Linde sues the Huntington executors claiming he sold the work to Collis P Huntington shortly before his death. Mrs Huntington and executors say the painting was never accepted and only shown for inspection.
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New York
Collis P. Huntington
Supreme Court
Argel
Hermann Linde
Pittsburg
Huntington
Corregzio
Roosevelt appointments list of war and navy officers
The President announced promotions granting war infantry captains including James W. Clinton and William A. Burnside among others and navy officer promotions to John B. Buchanan and Edgar Thompson with ranks of lieutenant junior grade and passed assistant surgeon.
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Roosevelt
Washington
James W. Clinton
William A. Burnside
Frank C. Bolles
Alexander T. Ovenshine
Henry E. Eames
Robert Field
Benjamin M. Hartshorne, Jr
George S. Goodale
Arthur O. Keewin
Houston V. Evans
Harry N. Tebbetts
Russell Co. Langdon
Reynolds J. Burt
James N. Pickering
Dennis E. Nolan
Charles Russell
Frederick W. Lewis
Merch B. Stewart
Clarence N. Purdy
Navy
John B. Buchanan
Edgar Thompson
Liettenant
Pleser Charged With Arson In Greenwich Street Fire
Abraham Pleser, a Greenwich street restaurant proprietor, was arrested on arson charges after a fire at 2 a.m. tore through a tenement housing sixty two tenants. Fire crews found three separate blazes with grease on woodwork to aid the flames as residents escaped unharmed.
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New York
Abraham Pleser
Greenwich Street
Pleser
Rocky Mountain Tea Advertisement Claims Cure
Headaches dizziness rheumatism indigestion and constipation said cured by Rocky Mountain Tea from Madison Medicine Co. Priced at 35c. Ask your druggist for this remedy.
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Madison Medicine Co
Rocky Mountain Tea
Shaffer Denies Rumor of Big Strike Fund Vote
Pittsburg November 27 President Shaffer of the Amalgamated Association denies Wheeling reports that local lodges will vote on an emergency assessment for a gigantic strike fund before the eight month expiry of the U S Steel agreement. He states a 10 percent levy was authorized six to eight weeks ago to aid men unable to find work since the great steel strike.
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Shaffer
Pittsburg
Amalgamated Association
Wheeling
United States Steel Corporation
Miss King Still Healthy After Cow Germ Trials
News from New York reports that Dr. George D. Barney of Brooklyn inoculated Miss Emma King with germs from a consumptive cow seventeen days ago. The experiment strengthens Koch’s theory that consumptive germs are not transferable from animals to humans as the patient shows no signs of tuberculosis.
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Miss Sing
New York
George D. Barney
Brooklyn
Emma King
Professor Koch
Break Into a Private Bank at Wanatah
An attempted robbery at Julius Courtz private bank in Wanatah near Valparaiso failed to confirm any theft as the safe could not be opened after intruders gained entry and broke the time rock. A Chicago expert is examining the lock.
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Valparaiso
Ind
Julius Courtz
Wanatah
Chicago
Global Sugar Output Rises With Beet and Cane Gains
World sugar production shows gains this year with beet sugar up 361000 tons and cane sugar up 409573 tons from last year, according to statistics forwarded to the state department by Consul Diederich at Bremen.
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Washington
State Department
Diederich
Bremen
William Harvey Jr Dies from Stomach Cancer in Osolo Township
William Harvey Jr. died last evening from stomach cancer after a prolonged illness. He lived with his father, William Harvey Sr., on the latter’s farm five miles northeast of the city in Osolo township. The funeral is set for Friday at 1 p.m. at Zion Church with Rev. Alexander McLaughlin officiating.
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William Harvey, Jr
William Harvey
Osolo Township
Zion Church
Alexander McLaughlin
Mrs Anna Ernsberger of Bristol Dies After Short Illness
Mrs Anna Ernsberger of Bristol Indiana died last evening at 9 after a three hour illness. She leaves two sons Timothy and Grant of Bristol and daughter Mrs George Burhans of bango township, four grandchildren and one great grandchild. Born New York June 10 1826 she married James W Bernsberger Feb 23 1843. he died Nov 2 1895. Six children were born, four sons and two daughters. One son died in infancy one in 1880 and one daughter in 1893.
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Anna A. Ensberger
Bristol
Ind
Ernsberger
Timothy
Grant
George Burhans
Bango Township
New York State
James W.bernsberger
Electric Bitters Prove Best Selling Remedy Says Belleville Druggist
Abraham Hare of Belleville Ohio praises Electric Bitters as the best selling bitters in 20 years. The tonic targets stomach liver kidneys and bowels to purify blood strengthen nerves and restore vigor. Sold by Rushton and Houseworth Bros. for 50 cents.
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Abraham Hare
Belleville
Chas. D. Rushton
Houseworth Bros
Elbert Waller Released After No Evidence Found
Elbert Waller, arrested after Mrs. Dale, was freed last night by Recorder Stanton in Hoboken for lack of evidence. The hearing concluded with an order for his release and questions remain about prosecuting Mrs. Dale for the alleged child murder.
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Elbert Waller
New York
Dale
Stanton
Hoboken
Waller
Censures Mine Officials Over Smuggler Union Disaster
The coroner's jury in Telluride Colorado after investigating the Smuggler Union mine disaster that killed twenty five men returned a verdict censuring minor mine officials for not promptly closing the bullion tunnel entrance after the fire began.
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Telluride
Colo
Bullion
Mrs Austin's Pancake Flour Sparks Quick Breakfasts
Quick breakfasts are easy with Mrs. Austin's famous Pancake Flour. Ready in a moment and praised for its convenience and speed.
Fatal steam saw accident in Clear Lake Wisconsin
James Floyd was instantly killed when a flying piece from a steam world saw struck his chest tearing out his heart. The accident occurred in Clear Lake Wisconsin while the worker was operating the saw.
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Clear Lake
Wis
James Floyd
Emperor to Pekin In December Dispatch
A telegram from the Viceroy Yuan Shikai reports the Empress Dowager and the imperial court plan to leave for Pekin on December 3. The message notes the move as part of ongoing royal affairs.
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Pekin
Yuan Shi Kai An
Jexue Maifeng-fu
Readership Reward Promises Cure For Dreaded Disease
An old paper advertises a $100 reward for testimonials about a constitutional cure for a disease described as a dread illness. The ad claims a positive remedy, cites skin involvement, and urges readers to send testimonials to a listed address, asserting strong curative claims.
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Oatarrhail
Hall
Ation
Santa Kc
Runaway Engine Crashes into Freight Train Near Warsaw
Early morning at Winona station two miles east a runaway engine struck the rear of a standing freight train on the Pennsylvania tracks in Warsaw Indiana. The caboose and three cars were smashed and thrown across the tracks blocking traffic for hours. No injuries reported.
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Warsaw
Ind
Winona
Pennsylvania Tracks
Blizzard Rages Across Northern New York
A blizzard has battered northern New York for fifteen hours with heavy snowfall and strong winds. No injuries are reported. Weather agencies urge travelers to stay off roads and monitor updates.
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New York
Malone, N
Adamsville Community News: Upcoming Church Events and Local Happenings
Adamsville residents prepare for a church entertainment at Steven Olds, while a dance is planned at William Garl's in Eagle. James Boyer suffers a severe carbuncle, and Grace Warner visits Mrs. Carlton Rinehart of Sailor. Harry Rease returns to town as Chauncey Krouse travels to Mishawaka.
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James Williams
Grace Warner
Carlton ‘Rinehart
Sailor
James Boyer
Hazel Warner
Marion Olds
Steven Olds
Adamsville Jn
George Shetterly
William ‘Garl
Dunlaps and local notes reflect small town change
Jacob Myers rapidly improving and expected back in a few days. Engineer C H Short and wife choose Goshen housing to cut costs. J Snyder faces a second trial after a hung jury on trespassing on his own property. Tuesday Harry Snyder, a longtime motorman, promoted to the interurban line.
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Jacob Myers
C. H. Short
Goshen
Free Cure Offer Opens Elkhart Office for Dr Penney
Dr William F Penney a chronic disease specialist announces a temporary Elkhart office at Hotel Bucklen on Thursdays Navy 14 and each Thursday for a year. Free three month trials for all applicants before December 1 with no charges except medicines. Cures claimed for head throat ears eyes chest lungs heart stomach liver bowels kidneys bladder prostate womb ovaries nerves skin and generative organs. Send for information to William Fr Peffley M D 120 Main St South Bend.
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Wm. F. Penney
Bucklen
Navy
Elkhart
Peffley
M.D
Main ‘St
South’ ‘Bend
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