Forest fires devastate families along Lewis River tragedy
In Kalama Washington on September 15 a sweeping forest blaze along the Lewis river killed D L Wallace his wife and two children while camping. Other families lost homes and lives as five logging camps burned and Oak Point on the Columbia River was totally destroyed with damages estimated around 300000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalama
Wash
Lewis River
D. L. Wallace
Hanley
John Polly
Eliza Street
Ao. S. Curtis
J. M. Child
Thomas Matthews
T. Wilkerson
H. EH. Cartland
Dr. Ellis
Kalama River
Oak Point
Columbia River
Neely Seeks $6000 From War Department
A. F. W. Neely has filed suit in New York to recover $6,000 found on him when arrested in Cuba. The money, currently at the War Department, won’t be released without a court decree. Cuban officials reportedly request turning the funds over to their treasury to cover losses linked to Neely, raising questions about forfeiture after his pardon. Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children are offered by Allen S. Olmsted, LeRoy, N Y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Washington
A. F. W. Neely
New York
Cuba
Neely
Mother Gray
Allen S. Olmsted
LeRoy, N
Children Die in Kerosene Fire in St. Paul Home
Fire started by an explosion of kerosene used to light a kitchen fire destroyed the Moritz home in St. Paul. Two children, Louis aged two and Annie aged seventeen, perished in the fumes while their father Louis Moritz was badly burned trying to save his daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Louis Moritz
Louis
Annie
Mr. Moritz
Adopted Son Inherits $50,000 Estate in Milwaukee Mystery
In Kenosha Wisconsin on September 15 Joseph A Mayer took possession of the $50,000 estate of the late William Mayer. It was believed he was William Mayer's son, but records show he was found on the streets of Milwaukee thirty years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenosha, Wis
Joseph A. Mayer
William Mayer
Mayer
Milwaukee
Mrs Smith Recovered After Illness Cites Bailey Laxative
The report states Mrs Smith has fully recovered from a severe illness and credits Bailey's Laxative-3 Tablets with helping more than anything else. The claim emphasizes rapid relief of pendacto end 1 troubles and related symptoms.
Elixir of perpetual life drives doctor to Bellevue asylum
Dr Lorenzo Kohnstann, once a sane student, worked on a sun based elixir to cure disease and prolong life. The investigation unsettled his mind, and he now remains in Bellevue’s insane pavilion as his theory of bottled sun heat reaching perpetual life remains undisclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lorenzo Kohnstann
Bellevue
Kohnstann
Burning oil gusher in Beaumont goes out after choking itself
In Beaumont Texas on September 15 the burning oil gusher ceased on its own, leaving the field dark. Officials expect cleaning before production resumes. An excursion visited the site. only bent machinery and ash piles remained. A weekly meeting will seek plans for better protection of the hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaumont Tex
Duluth Man Wins Mineral Title Marries Duluth Teacher
Willis Sanborn Eaton, recently made a millionaire by a supreme court ruling securing mineral property, married Miss Anna Limbeck in St Paul. Limbeck, a Duluth schoolteacher and orphan, has taught in Duluth for years and began the fall term without resigning or informing the school board of her marriage plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul, Minn
Willis Sanborn Eaton
Duluth
Supreme Court
Anna Limbeck
Limbeck
Canadian mine owner in Saginaw goes insane and drowns self
Charles B. Robson a mine owner from Atlin B C who married Phoebe Grant Stephens in Saginaw last week reportedly went insane terrorizing the town. He fled after declaring marriage changed him and jumped into the river. The body was not recovered as the bridge tender halted his attempt. Robson born Esquimalt B C owned gold mines at Atlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saginaw
Mich
Charles B. Robson
Atlin
B. C
General Grant
Phoebe Grant Stephens
Rabson
Mr. Gallagher
Frank Llewelling
Esquimault
William Grant Stephens
Life saved by Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
B L Byer a town cooper says Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy saved his life after a month of bilious dysentery. He found relief when doctors failed, and a Hancock Md merchant confirms the endorsement. For sale by Houseworth Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
B. L. Byer
B. T. Little
NO HOPE FOR BELGIAN QUEEN
Brussels reports the Belgian queen Marie Henrietta is hopelessly ill with a heart malady and asthma. King Leopold may cut short his visit to Bagneres de Luchon in France as she remains at Spa receiving care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brussels
The
Soir
Marie Henrietta
Leopold
Bagneres-de-Luncheon
France
Spa
President General to Visit Illinois Daughters Meeting
Mrs. Charles W. Fairbanks president general of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution will attend the Illinois Daughters meeting in Springfield opening Oct 13 and lasting two days. She and state regent Mrs Matthew T Scott of Moline will be guests at the governor's mansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Society
Illinois Daughters
Springfield
Charles W. Fairbanks
National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution
Ilinois Daughters
Fairbanks
Matthew T. Scott
Moline
Yates
Estate settlement for Mrs Fair relatives totals 185000
Reports indicate the exact amount paid to the relatives of the late Mrs Charles L Fair in settling their claims was 185000 dollars, not the millions previously cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cal
Charles L. Fair
Explosion sinks a steamer near Las Palmas
The British steamer Rydal Hall reports sighting the German bark Euterpe off Port Talbot after an explosion killed seven crewmen and wounded several. Survivors were landed at Las Palmas in the Canaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Las Palmas
Canary Islands
Rydal Hall
Curtis
Liverpool
Port Natal
Kauffman
Port Talbot
Wales
Nineteen Musical Bands Perform at Brazil Concert Festival
The fifth annual Brazil Concert band tournament drew about 4,000 attendees at the fair grounds. Competing groups included the Washington band, Goodman band of Decatur Ill, Arthur Merchants' band of Arthur Ill, Peckburg Brigade band of Indianapolis, and Greencastle band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazil
Ind
Fair Grounds
Washington, Ind
Goodman
Decatur
Ill
Arthur Merchants
Arthur
Peckburg Brigade
Indianapolis
Greencastle
Mrs Gideon Long Recommends Chase's Nerve Pills
A reader from Eikhart Indiana reports relief from weak nerves headaches and dizziness after using Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills She notes improved sleep and overall health and strongly endorses the medicine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gideon Long
B. Jackeot Street
Eikhart
Ind
A. W. Chase
Des Moines Miner Arraigned in Lena Peterson Murder
Thomas Lewis ages 28 arises on murder charge for the April 13 slaying of Lena Peterson and her 14 year old brother Thomias as they returned from church. Warrant based on information by attorney R C Carpenter. Lewis arraigned and jailed awaiting preliminary hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Thomas Lewis
Marquisville
Lena Peterson
R. C. Carpenter
Lewis
Thomias
Astrologer Foresees Attack on President Roosevelt
Polish immigrant Frank Witkos told Lowell police he is an astrologer who believes the stars warn of an assassination attempt on President Roosevelt within seven days. Police dismissed him as harmless and sent him away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Mass
Frank Witkos
Roosevelt
A Liberal Offer for Free Chamberlain Tablets
Houseworth Bros advertise a free sample of Chamberlain s Stomach and Liver Tablets for stomach disorders biliousness and constipation claiming a new reliable remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Houseworth Bros
Inheritance Tax Revenue Figure from Cook County
Auditor McCullough received a report from Cook County treasurer showing six months of inheritance tax collections ending the first Monday in September at 148 178 dollars. Expenses totaled 8 256 dollars, leaving a balance of 129 922 dollars turned into the state treasury. The largest single collection was 43 078 dollars from the estate of Jacob Rosenburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
McCullough
B. Raymond
Cook County
Jacob Rosenburg
Consolidation of Packing Firms Under New Chicago Merger
Chicago September 15. After delays the packing companies merge into one led by J Ogden Armour with Oct 1 as the start date. Notes by Swift and Morris for millions are turned into First National bank. Officials deny a trust, saying merger only cuts costs and local specialization may arise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
J. Ogden Armour
Otis, Wilson & Co
la Salle Street
Swift & Co
Gustavus F. Swift
Nelson Morris
First National Bank
David R. Forgan
Swift
Morris
Forgan
Swift and Morris
Storms Tear Houses Apart In Germany Widespread Damage
Severe storms hit Germany with a gale unroofing houses in Saxony and injuring many. Temperatures fell to zero as millions of marks in damage were reported. A northwest storm affected North Sea cities damaging bathhouses on the Elbe and causing partial wrecks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Berlin
Saxony
North Sea
Elbe
Defeat for Hello Girls at Rock Island exchanges
In Rock Island Illinois on September 15 forty female operators from the Rock Island and Moline exchanges of the Central Union Telephone Company went on strike for higher pay and shorter hours. They sought raise from fifteen to thirty dollars a month and eight hour days replacing nine and a half hours. Replacements imported from Chicago and Peoria filled the positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hello Girls
Rock Island
Moline
Central Union Telephone Company
Chicago
Peoria
Doan’s Kidney Pills Praised by East Jackson Carriage Painter
J H Ives of East Jackson street testifies after using Doan’s Kidney Pills bought at Houseworth Bros. drug store. He reports relief from backache and urinary irregularities following a physician treatment with no improvement. Doan’s Pills are sold by all dealers, 50 cents, Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY sole agents in U S. Remember the name Doan’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Ives
East Jackson Street
Indiana Buggy Co
Dean
Houseworth Bros
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Doan’s
Doctor Claims Air Magnetism Restores Life
Anderson Indiana September 13 Dr C W Littlefield reports a laboratory breakthrough claiming magnetism from the air can revive life after apparent death He cites revived cats dogs birds and bees and says he will guard the discovery until perfected.
Transport Meade Arrives San Francisco With Regimental Band
The war department reports the Meade transport arrives from Manila at San Francisco carrying headquarters band staff and Companies A through M of the 15th Infantry plus 870 enlisted men and officers. Czar Humors Baron de Staal. St Petersburg announces the czar’s order to retire from the London ambassadorship due to impaired health and appoint him to the council of the empire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
Washington, D. C
War Department
Meade
San Francisco
Manila
P. I
M 15Th Infantry
Czar
Baron de Staal
St. Petersburg
Baron de Staa
London
Council of the Empire
Bailey's Laxa tive Tablets claim to cure malaria and constipation
Mrs W K Van Antwerp of Sylvania Ohio reports spring malarial fever vanished after using Bailey's Laxative Tablets. She says they cure constipation sick headache and liver troubles while strengthening the bowels and rousing the liver. 110c tubes contain 20 tablets and 25c tubes 60. Chas D Ruskton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. K. van Antwerp
Sylvania
Bailey
Chas. D. Ruskton
Stone Mill Worker Killed and Injured in Accidents
Bedford Indiana September 13 John O Williams was killed and James Pearl badly injured by a falling traveler at the Norton Reed stone mill. George Skerd suffered serious injuries in a similar accident at the Farsi Kerber stone mill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stone Mill
Bedford
Ind
John
Williams
James Pearl
Norton Reed
George Skerd
Wisconsin Central Raises Wages for Shop Workers
The Wisconsin Central railroad increased pay for all shop men by 10 to 30 cents daily. Skilled mechanics now earn 3 dollars 20 cents per day. The wage boost was voluntary by the railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fond du Lac
Wis
Wisconsin Central Management
Asylum Attendant Arrested for Beating 93 Year Old Patient
Topeka Kansas September 13 County Attorney Nichols caused the arrest of Charles Bradshaw an attendant at the Bedwell private asylum on the charge of beating Jacob Rhynerson aged 93 a patient so seriously that he cannot live
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kas
Nichols
Charles Bradshaw
Bedwell
Jacob Rhynerson
Oldest Tammanyite Stephen McCormick Dies at 75
Stephen McCormick, claimed as New York Citys oldest employee by service and the longest serving member of Tammany Hall, has died at age 75. He had been a public servant for many decades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Stephen McCormick
New York City
Tammany Hall
Astor's Daughter Gwen Doline Astor Dies in England
London report states nine year old Gwen doline Astor, daughter of William Waldorf Astor, died at Cliveden from consumption after a period of illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Astor
London
William Waldorf Astor
Gwendoline
Cliveden
Robbery at Irondale Ohio Postoffice
The safe in the Irondale Ohio post office was opened by robbers who took about $60 in cash and $300 in stamps on Sept 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Postoffice
Irondale
Ohio
What Shall We Have For Dessert
Question of daily family dessert choice suggests Jell-O as quick no bake option. Mix with hot water and let cool. Lemon orange raspberry and strawberry flavors offered at grocers for 10 cents.
Dover swimmer halts Channel attempt in squall
Frank Holmes of Birmingham began the English Channel crossing from Dover but gave up after two hours in heavy seas. He was caught in a squall and rescued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dover
England
Frank Holmes
Birmingham
English Channel
First Night Frost Hits Several StatesUnexpected Cold Sweeps Farms
Reports from Iowa Wisconsin Minnesota the Dakotas Nebraska Kansas Colorado and Indiana describe killing frosts Thursday night. Temperature dropped to 24 degrees in many areas and late corn flax and vegetable crops suffered while most mature corn was already safe or nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Dakotas
Nebraska
Kansas
Colorado
Indiana
Minneapolis
Minn
Northwest
South Dakota
North Dakota
Wisconsin Frost Ravages Crops Across Counties
Frost caused heavy damage to crops in southern and central Wisconsin with reports from Crawford Grant Jefferson Dane Waushara Winnebago and Green Lake counties. Truck gardens suffered most with tomatoes cucumbers and cranberries badly hit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Wis
Crawford
Grant
Jefferson
Dane
Waushara
Winnebago
Green Lake
Nebraska Frost Nips Late Season Corn
A killing frost in Nebraska Friday morning damaged the late corn crop. Officials estimate only about 25 percent of the crop in the worst areas may be injured, as temperatures fell to 26 degrees above zero across central and northern Nebraska, northwestern Iowa, western Minnesota, and the Dakotas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Omaha
Neb
Iowa
Minnesota
Dakotas
Frost May Cause Limited Corn Damage in Indiana
Indianapolis Sept 13 State statistician B F Johnson says a frost will hit corn hard only in northern Indiana where maturity is backward Central Indiana would see damage mainly in low lands on backward corn and tender vegetables like tomatoes He does not believe overall losses will be great.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
B. F Johnson
Indiana
Frost largely spared Iowa corn says state crop chief
Des Moines says frost did not damage Iowa corn according to Director Sage of the state crop service as dispatches report some northwest Iowa areas suffered damage. He notes the frost was not heavy enough to injure the crop, while safety line remained fifty miles south of Sioux City in reports from that region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Des Moines
Sage
State Crop Service
Sioux City
Minnesota Frosts Mostly Light Except Moorhead Injury
Frosts were general in Minnesota on September 13 but caused little damage to crops. The only notable exception was Moorhead in the Red River Valley where corn suffered noticeable injury, though corn production remains limited in that area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
St. Paul
Minn
Moorhead
Red River Valley
First Kansas Frost Spells Crop Setback
Dodge City Kansas reports the season's first frost on Friday morning affecting crops. Officials say corn is too mature to be harmed, but other fields may suffer as the weather cools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Dodge City
Kas
Burdeck Blood Bitters Cure Dyspepsia Claims
An advertisement proclaims Burdeck Blood Bitters cure dyspepsia for two million Americans and urges purchase at any drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burdeck
Marshal's Daughter at Slayer's Hanging
Nashville report details Betsy Bryant's execution for the Adel Georgia murder of Town Marshal Hynds. Mrs Etta Hynds Parker watched from the scaffold and then used her father's knife to cut down the body of the murderer after the pronouncement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Betsy Bryant
Hynds
Etta Hynds Parker
Bryant
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Illinois State Treasury
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Elkhart
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Jack Frost
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Slayer's
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