Common Go Record and Royal Lineage Notes
The excerpt discusses the Telea Polyphemus silk worm and its host trees, Danish cattle counts, land and population productivity, butter export figures from 1898 to 1900 with tins and jars, and royal family marriages. It mentions Frederik, Charles, and Charlotte as grandchildren of the Danish king, connected to Princess Alexandra of Germany, Princess Maud of Wales, and Prince Carl of Sweden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian
Alexandrine
Germany
Frederick
Charles
Maud
Wales
England
Charlotte
Carl
Sweden
Soulless corporations and Sunday trains in the West
An Omaha Sunday exhibition plan failed as railroads refused to raise Sunday work. The piece argues rest days benefit both capital and labor, then notes wit from Irish, English, and parliamentary figures. A New York teacher helps pupils learn politeness after a gag about breaking the phrase baking powder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wild West
Omaha
Sleeping Arabs and a Donkey Tale in Africa
A traveler in Central Africa notes the extraordinary sleep capacity of Arab servants. One sleeps under gunfire a mere two feet away. Salam, an Arab boy, is described as sleeping soundly beyond belief, with a story of tethering a donkey to his leg to prevent its escape, which the narrator doubts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Africa
Salam
North
Africa
The Bold Mayor of Castle Rising and the Dispatches
Castle Rising, once a bustling borough in eastern England, sent two MPs and had a mayor named Wakefield famed for his thatching. A dispatch bearer rushing for the mayor found Wakefield atop a barn, replying that if it was John Wakefield he could be seen downstairs, but if it was the mayor he must come up to him. The moment capped with the mayor receiving the dispatches on the barn roof.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castle Rising
England
Wakefield
Thatcher
John Wakefield
Arcady
Scotchman John Brown Plans 4000 Mile River Tour in Canoe
John Brown, a Scotchman, plans a 4000 mile voyage along French rivers in a small sailing canoe. He travels solo, cooking and sleeping aboard a craft 15 feet long, a little over three feet wide, and nearly two feet deep. He expects the journey to keep him away from home more than a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Brown
France
Mr. Brown
Brown
Railroads Enjoy Noted Year of Receiverships in 1900
Nine railroads with nearly a thousand miles of line and sixty million dollars in capitalization entered receivership in the first half of 1900. By year’s end only three small roads remained under receiverships, totaling about sixty miles of track. It was a good year for railroads.
Jarrow Wood Resists Insects in Australia
The jarrow wood, native to Australia, is nearly the sole timber known to lumbermen for its strong resistance to depredations. No insect will touch it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jarrow
Australia
Big Move Planned in Strike at Amalgamated Leaders Meeting
Pittsburg Aug 25 The conference of labor leaders at Amalgamated association offices dominated the day’s strike coverage. Officials hinted of a decisive change within six days that could impact the trust and aid the struggle. Attending were John Mitchell Mineworkers of America J W Jenks Ralph M Easley and Henry M White. Shaffer said no peace or arbitration plan was arranged and no action on miners or sympathy was discussed. The outlook includes possible new talks with United States Steel to revive mediation. The union claims little real work has been done by the steel combine since the strike began while mills operate and claim good output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amalgamated Association
John Mitchell
Mineworkers of America
J. W. Jenks
Industrial Commission
Ralph M. Easley
National Civic Federation
Henry M. White
United Garment Workers
Sheffer
Myr. Shaffer
United States Steel Corporation
Combine
Romance Ends in Tragedy at Palmyra Wisconsin
In Palmyra Wisconsin a romance ends in gunfire and attempted murder as Mort Cartwright wounds himself and his wife Ella Cartright at Alfred Watson’s home. Ella survives with a back wound thanks to corset steels, Mort’s condition is critical with only hours to live. The couple had married after a brief romance with Etta Strike, a 15 year old, before growing apart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmyra
Wis
Alfred Watson
Mort Cartright
Ella Cartright
Miss Etta Strike
Lind Out of Politics by Pledge in Law Partnership
St Paul August 25 Judge Ueland law partner of John Lind says the former governor will not enter politics again. A written pledge was obtained before forming the partnership requiring Lind to refrain from active political involvement. Lind promised to stay away from politics and politicians henceforth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uneland
St. Paul
Ueland
John Lind
Lind
Family Quarrel Ends in Death and Wounding in Montana
In Butte Montana on August 25 John C Kimball is killed during a family quarrel. His wife Gussie lies in hospital with a bullet wound to the chest while Frank Yechout, her father, is jailed on a charge of taking part in the shooting. The couple had not been living happily together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Mant
John C. Kimball
Gussie
Frank Yechout
Kimball
Yechout
Kimballs
Tragic Train Terror Near Elmira Corning
Passengers on Erie limited No. 5 were terrified between Elmira and Corning when a woman screamed that an anesthetic was to be used on her. She and her two sons, ages fourteen and seventeen, fought off a supposed foe with a jack knife. The woman smashed a glass vestibule plate and jumped off at Corning, followed by the boys. They fled into a morning club, were found by police, and treated by a doctor for cuts and bruises. The trio, likely under the influence of strong medicine, was later seen en route to Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corning
N. Y
Erie Limited No. 5
Elmira
Chicago
Riley seeks pardon for Butte banker murder in premeditated case
Thomas J. Riley, serving a life sentence for murder in the second degree for killing Patrick Largey, a Butte banker, asks the state board of pardons for clemency. He has written a lengthy letter reviewing the case and says petitions will be secured in Butte. Authorities see little prospect of a favorable action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. Riley
Butte
Helena
Mont
Patrick Largey
State Board of Pardons
Seized gun and dog in game law case near Albert Lea
In Albert Lea Minnesota on August 25 Game Warden Kroessin arrested J M McGrane Thomas Clement F W Kahler of this city and C L Fink of Bricelyn for violating game laws. He seized a dog and gun after a field shooting incident where no game was secured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Lea
Minn
Kroessin
J. M. McGrane
Thomas Clement
F. W. Kahler
C. L. Fink
Bricelyn
Evidence of Murder in Ward Cabin Case
Deadwood South Carolina August 25. Lawrence county commissioners posted a $250 reward for W H Ward the alleged murderer. A search party found Kirk Shepard s clothes in a barrel and a wagon saddle near the house covered with blood ending doubts about the fate of the second brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward
Deadwood
S. C
Lawrence County
W. H. Ward
Kirk Shepard
Nihilists in Paris Fight Police Over Czar Visit
Paris officials order 300 Nihilist students at the Sorbonne to remain indoors during the czar's stay, with street presence forbidden and penalties warned. The League of the Rights of Man vows to defend the students and oppose police coercion, condemning social violence while promising protection if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
France
League of the Rights of Man
League
Sorbonne
Police
Czar Nicholas
League of the Rights of Many
Helped Kill the Bend ers Oregon Man Claims Role in Lynching
Cornelius Stone of near Albany Oregon confesses to being one of twelve men who killed the Bender family in 1873 Kansas. He describes the lynching and burial near the Bender tavern to quell rumors the family survived and was found in Colorado. Stone, 70, a Lynn County leader, says the confession settles the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Albany
Cornelius Stone
Bender
Kansas
Stone
Benders
Lynn County
Colorado
Governor grants ten days parole to life convict
Michigan City Indiana August 25 John Fleming a life convict in the state penitentiary was released on a ten days parole by Governor Durbin to visit his dying father at Kokomo. Officials express full confidence he will return at the end of the period. It is said to be the first case of its kind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Michigan City
Ind
John Fleming
Durbin
Kokomo
Man Held For Threats In Lake Byron Area
Thomas Toman, recently released from prison for assault with intent to kill, was arrested in Lake Byron township. The board of insanity has found him sane, and he will be sent to the Yankton asylum. He drove a farmer and family from their home and threatened to kill the entire neighborhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huron
S. D
Thomas Toman
Lake Byron Township
Board of Insanity
Yankton
Father and son jailed for Wells murder in Ohio
Henry Geppart and his son Donald are under arrest for the murder of Wesley Wells near Middletown Ohio. The farmers faced a quarrel over use of a path through Wells’s farm. Wells attempted to stop them with an axe. they fired and fled, later surrendering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Ohio
Henry Geppart
Donald
Wesley Wells
Gepparts
Wells
Fraternal Congress Concludes in Clear Lake
In Clear Lake Iowa Aug 25 delegates from Yeomen Fraternal Choppers Modern Brotherhood of America Red Cross Knights of the Maccabees Ladies of the Maccabees and Woodmen of America attended a two day session. Noted addresses covered fraternal insurance methods and best practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J Iowna Lodge
Clear Lake
Iowa
Grand Lodges of
Yeomen
Fraternal Choppers
Modern Brotherhood of America
Red Cross
Knights of the Maccabees
Ladies of the Maccabees
Woodmen of America
Fugate hanged for Murder in Wise County Virginia
Roanoke Virginia August 25 John Fugate a 21 year old African American man was hanged at Wise Virginia yesterday for the June 6 murder of Martha Wells a colored woman near Tom s Creek Virginia Fugate confessed on the scaffold
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke
John Fugate
Wise
Tom's Creek
Martha Wells
Fugate
New Hello Quarters Faulkton ready for exchange move
Faulkton August 25 The new telephone exchange building is about finished and the office will be moved to the new quarters in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hello
Faulkton
G. C
Telephone Exchange
Collision on River line kills man in Atlanta
A head on collision on the River line of the Rapid Transit company late yesterday afternoon in Atlanta Georgia killed one man and injured seventeen people, three seriously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Rapid Transit
Third Quinn Dies in Livingston Stabbing Case
Helena Mont Aug 25 The third Quinn who was stabbed by William Muldoon in a drunken spree at Livingston Tuesday night died yesterday Muldoon will be charged with murder in the fatal assault involving the Quinn family and a drunken quarrel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Mont
Quinn
William Muldoon
Livingston
Muldoon
Americans After Osborne House Sale Pursuit by U S Figures
London notes Osborne House on the Isle of Wight once a summer residence of Queen Victoria may enter American hands. William Waldorf Astor, Senator Clark and Charles I. Yerkes pursue the estate, seeking ownership through purchase or investment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Osborne House
Isle of Wight
Queen Victoria
William Waldorf Astor
Clark
Chas. ‘I’. Yerkes
Water Instead of Champagne at Cleveland Christening
Reports say Ruth Hanna, daughter of Senator Hanna, will christen the new cruiser Cleveland at Bath Iron Works in September, using water instead of champagne. The event highlights Bath Me interest in naval builds and the Hanna family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Ruth Hanna
Hanna
Cleveland
Bath Iron Works
Unwelcome Welcome Fire Destroys Hopp Barn
During an electric storm the large barn owned by George Hopp of Welcome Minnesota was struck by lightning and completely destroyed by fire. Loss estimated at 500 dollars with 200 dollars covered by insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welcome
Minn
George Hopp
Oldest Lake Mariner Capt. Watson Spencer Dies in Racine
Racine Wisconsin captain Watson Spencer aged eighty five is hailed as the oldest mariner on the Great Lakes. He came from New York state in 1837 and spent most of his life at sea, retiring only a few years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Racine
Wis
Watson Spencer
Great Lakes
Spencer
New York State
Gen Wheeler Lionized by Newport Society
Newport society honored Gen. Joseph B. Wheeler as guest of honor at a dinner party hosted by Mrs. William Astor. The event highlighted Wheeler’s prominence in society circles with a formal reception and toasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
Joseph B. Wheeler
Newport Society
William Astor
Schley Accusation Echoes at Navy Department
Reports from Washington indicate Rear Admiral Schley plans to claim that records have been mutilated and letters and press copy pages have vanished within the navy department. Due to strict orders, precise statements are scarce, and obtaining documentary evidence from the war department appears unlikely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy Department
Schley
Department
War Department
Ultimatum of Constans Demands Immediate Settlement
French ambassador M. Constans sent a personal letter to the Sultan in Constantinople stating he would depart with the entire embassy staff if disputes were not settled at once. The communication reads as an ultimatum with a brief deadline to comply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
M. Constans
Bloodhounds Track Killers Across Nebraska to Rockley
Bloodhounds traced the two footpads who killed John J. Gilliland for seven miles to Rockley where authorities believe the pair boarded a train and fled. A heavy reward has been offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilliland
Lincoln
Neb
John J. Gilliland
Rockley
Kidnapping Charge Arrest Near Monroe
Monroe Mich August 25 Frank Gaines about fifty a negro was arrested on kidnapping charges for abducting fourteen year old Sarah Hayes of Toledo Ohio. The girl was found with Gaines in a corn field three miles north of Monroe after a desperate struggle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe, Mich
Frank Gaines
Sarah Hayes
Toledo
Ohio
Gaines
Bicycle Theft Arrest in Wheatland Narrated
Tom Harrison was arrested in Wheatland North Carolina for stealing a bicycle from a dealer. He was given a hearing and fined ten dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheatland
N. C
Tom Harrison
Mike Janette’s Bail and Self-Inflicted Wound Incident
Appleton Minnesota August 25 Mike Janette recently released on bail for a new trial on charges of shooting tried to kill himself by shooting in the head Nels Akre also attempted self harm with a gun inflicting a severe head wound authorities report the incidents are linked to the case ongoing proceedings continue
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike
Appleton
Minn
Mike Janette
Nels Akre
Robbery by Five Masked Men in Deshler Area
Five masked men assaulted the home of Philip Stiles near Deshler in Findlay Ohio on August 25. They tortured and threaten the family for four hours and escaped with 60 dollars in cash. Bloodhounds were put on the trail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Findlay
Ohio
Philip Stiles
Deshler
Managua banks vanish as supreme court voids London Bank status
Managua Nicaragua is left without a banking institution after a ruling by the supreme court of Nicaragua that the London Bank of Central America limited has no real status in the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Managua
Nicaragua
Supreme Court of Nicaragua
London Bank of Central America, Limited
American Energy Wins Locomotive Contracts for Japan
American Loco Motive Company secures contracts for eighteen locomotives for Japanese roads, outpacing British and Continental builders in a major energy and railway deal announced from Tokio, Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Energy Wins
Tokio
Japan
Tte
American Loco Motive Company
British and
Continental
Haste to discharge in obligation deemed ingratitude
A terse adage declares that rushing to meet obligations is a form of ingratitude. It cautions against performing duties too quickly or perfunctorily, implying true gratitude requires measured, sincere effort rather than prompt, empty compliance.
Lipton 18 hopeful for Cup as Shamrock II arrives
Sir Thomas Lipton arrived in New York at 8 p m amid a warm reception aboard the Teutonic. He plans to use Erin as his quarters and believes Shamrock II is at least nine minutes faster over a 30 mile course and better in light winds, aiming for a fair race against the American defender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sir Thomas Lipton
Teutonic
Sandy Hook
Sir Thomas
Waldorf-Astoria
Erin
Stapleton
America
Constitution
Colombia
New York Yacht Club
Schley Turned Down and Howison Interview Passes
The Navy Department released official correspondence on the Schley Sampson controversy. Acting Secretary Hackett's letter to Admiral Schley says the court was constituted and questions about the court's competency should be handled by the court itself, rejecting Schley's bid to call Howison to address an alleged interview crediting Sampson for the Santiago victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howinson
Washington
Navy Department
Hackett
Schley
Department
Howison
Santiago
Sampson
Crash of Engines Slays Five in Illinois Head-On Collision
In Jacksonville Illinois on August 23 a head on crash between a passenger Chicago and Alton hummer bound for west and a freight train on the Prentice siding killed five men and injured six. Passengers suffered only minor bruises. Officials doubt a clear cause, but the freight allegedly drifted from the siding as the fast passenger approached. Both locomotives were destroyed and the passenger tender telescoped the smoking car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Ill
Chicago & Alton
Steam Yacht George Stauber Sunk After Collision
Port Huron Mich Aug 23 The steam yacht George Stauber used as a St Clair river ferry was rammed by the ore carrier George McDougall opposite Fort Gra tiot and sank within moments All passengers were rescued from wreckage by shore rowboats and no fatalities are reported The Stauber a 42 ton vessel owned by Capt Dennis Kerigan of Port Huron is a total loss
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Huron
Mich
George Stauber
St. Clair River
Fort Gratiot
George McDougall
Dennis Kerigan
Fire Devastates Block in Elma Iowa
A blaze at D C Speed's restaurant rear in East Elma Iowa Aug 23 reduced an entire solid block of business buildings to smouldering ruins. The fire, starting about 1236 AM, caused an estimated loss of 75000 dollars amid no fire protection in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Elma
Towa
D.C. Speed
East Elma
Singular Accident Injures Canal Worker in Soo
Sault Ste. Marie August 23 Fred Curlin a water power canal employee fell from an aft elevation landing on a spike studded plank. The spikes penetrated both feet and impaled him. Several men needed to pry him free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sault Ste. Marie
Mich
Fred Curlin
Reopening Indian Schools slated for Sept in Northwest
Washington August 23 An order from the Indian Office will shortly require reopening the Indian schools in the Northwest around September 10. Normally schools open October 1 and close May 1, but Commissioner Jones intends to extend the term of the school year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Indian Office
Northwest
Jones
Stabbed in a Quarrel Closes in Livingston
Helena Aug 23 reports William Muldoon stabbed Reddy Quinn during a quarrel on Livingston main street. Both men had worked for the Northern Pacific railroad. Quinn likely fatally wounded as investigation begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Mont
Livingston
William Muldoon
Reddy Quinn
Farther loss in Anoka fire on Peter Green farm
Anoka Minn Aug 23 Peter Greens house barns granary 600 bushels grain hay household goods two draft horses farm machinery and other outbuildings were totally destroyed by fire with no insurance. the fire caused total loss to the farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anoka
Minn
Peter Green
Italy’s Awful Roasting Across the Nation
Rome and other Italian cities endure an extreme heat wave with temperatures around 43 degrees centigrade in the shade. Vines suffer as the sirocco scorches vast districts, leaving crops withered and conditions arduous for residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Italy
Danish Government Seeks 10 Million Dollar Loan
Copenhagen plans a new ten million dollar loan and expects to negotiate soon with the help of American and French bankers. The government hopes these international financiers will provide the needed assistance for the borrowing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copenhagen
Electrician Saves Smith Family From Deadly Wire
In Baltimore Walbrook witnesses a dramatic rescue as electrician Henry Lowensohn appears from a passing car and, using gloved hands, cuts a live wire loop trapping Mr J M Smith his wife and their 12 year old daughter from Wheeling Virginia in a perilous crossing of the United Electric railway. The family escapes unharmed amid cheering onlookers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Walbrook
J. M. Smith
Wheeling
W. Va
United Electric Railway
Henry Lowensohn
Mr. Lowensohn
A Motorman's Peril Mob Seeks Lynching After Fatal Crash
New York August 24 A mob tries to lynch Julius Seibel a motorman after his car kills Annie Amory nine on Madison Avenue. The girl crossed the track hesitated and was crushed under the wheels. Police rescue Seibel as crowd cries for punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Julius Seibel
Annie Amory
Madison Avenue
Seibel
Great Cresceus Sets World Trot Record at Readville
Fifteen thousand spectators watched Cresceus the chestnut horse win at Readville Massachusetts in the Grand Circuit meet. In the second heat he led Lord Derby and Charles Herr to lower the track mile record by three quarters of a second and break the world final quarter record by trotting the distance in .2934. Cresceus also beat his own Detroit final quarter record of 30 seconds as he ran the mile in 2:05.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Readville
Mass
Cresceus
Lord Derby
Charles Herr
Crescens
Detroit
Martial Law Declared in Sassoun District
The Westminster Gazette reports Turkey has proclaimed martial law in the Sassoun district amid alleged Albanian plots. The area is noted for the 1894 massacres and unrest follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sassoun
London
Westminster Gazette
Turkey
Bullion thief sentenced to fifteen years
Jack Winters, linked to a $280,000 gold bullion theft from Selby Smelting works, has been sentenced to fifteen years in Folsom prison. The case details place the event in Martinez, California, with Aug 24 as the reporting date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Winters
Folsom
Martinez
Cal
Selby Smelting
Censorship Enforcement Tightens Control in Colombia
In Colon on August 24 the Colombian government began strict censorship enforcement across media and communications, signaling tighter oversight of information flow and public commentary nationwide. The move follows ongoing political tensions and broad state authority assertions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colon
Colombia
British Athletes Arrive for Harvard Yale Meet
The Dominion line steamer Commonwealth from Liverpool and Queenstown arrived last night carrying Oxford and Cambridge athletes. They are to compete against Harvard and Yale next month in the intercollegiate events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Dominion Line
Commonwealth
Liverpool
Queenstown
Oxford
Cambridge
Harvard
Yale
Boiler Explosion Kills Two at Rapidan Landing
In Rapidan Landing near Donaldsonville Louisiana a boiler on a pump boat owned by Loisel and Israel exploded killing two Black workers and injuring fourteen. The pumpman had fallen asleep causing the boiler to go dry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donaldsonville
Rapidan Landing
Loisel & Israel
Remarkable Indianapolis Man Survives Four Years Without Food
Indianapolis resident Thomas Arbuckle aged twenty four of Scott County Indiana has not eaten any food in four years yet remains alive by obtaining liquid nourishment through an artificial opening in his side. The condition stems from a completely closed gastric orifice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Thomas Arbuckle
Scott County
Ind
Mfe
Official Census of France Population Record
The final census shows France’s population at 88,642,333, rising by 412,364 over the last five years. The result reflects nationwide counts across metropolitan regions and overseas territories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Paris
Britton Fire Razes Several Stores In Town
Aug. 24 Britton reveals a major blaze Thursday night destroying the George Baker drug store the Hugo Miller medical library and Xray equipment valued about 1000 uninsured. S Lawrence hardware the R E Jones drug store and F B E Alpin dry goods were insured for roughly half value. Widemann & Ingersoll hardware sustained heavy damage. The fire began at midnight in the rear of Lawrence's hardware with origin undetermined. The Citizens Bank is a total loss except for intact vault and standing walls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britton
George Baker
Hugo Miller
S. S. Lawrence
R. E. Jones
F. BE. Alpin
Widemann & Ingersoll
Lawrence
Citizens’ Bank
Boy Kills Companion in Accidental Gun Discharge
In Duluth on August 24 Robert Smith thirteen son of Chan Smith and John Hawkes fifteen son of ex City Assessor T B Hawkes were hunting near Sucker river twelve miles east of the city. While pursuing a white habit they ran and Smith tripped causing his rifle to discharge striking Hawkes in the heart and killing him instantly. Both boys were close friends who hunted together daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duluth
Robert Smith
Chan Smith
Union
Zenith and Climax Building Association
John Hawkes
T. B. Hawkes
Sucker River
Chace
Smith
Hawkes
Traction Engine Accident Fatally Injures Farmer Near Stoddard
In La Crosse Wisconsin on August 24 Charles Twite a well known farmer south of the city near Stoddard was driving a traction engine to his farm when a team met it on the road turning out caused the engine to run off and roll down an embankment. He was pinned under the engine and severely burned with his body scorched and limbs burned to the bones. His condition is listed as very serious and may prove fatal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse
Wis
Charles Twite
Here
Stoddard
Montana Lands Auction Opens In Carbon County
Montana's land auction begins September 18 in Carbon county with Red Lodge as seat, selling or leasing about 6 000 acres. Flathead county sales start October 22 for 55 000 acres. No land will be sold below ten dollars per acre. unsold land may be leased to the highest bidder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Mont
Montana
Carbon County
Red Lodge
Flathead County
State Land Office
Youthful train wrecker faces industrial school
Eleven year old William Kinney son of a watchman caused a costly wreck on the Janesville branch of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul line by loosening brakes on freight cars. He pleaded guilty and Judge Fifield sent him to the industrial school for boys at Waukesha. Earlier he ditched a train at Spring Brook by throwing a switch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janesville
Wis
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
William Kinney
Fifield
Waukesha
Young Kinney
Spring Brook
Post Office Robbed at Hall Iowa
Hull Iowa August 24 burglars blew safe to pieces at the Hall post office and carried off three hundred seventy four dollars in stamps and money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Iowa
Hull
Man Dies After Attempt To Save Servant In Fire
John W. De Camp a longtime St. Paul commission man died in Seattle from burns suffered while trying to rescue a servant believed imprisoned in his burning home. He was pulled from the blaze alive but died several hours later. His family escaped unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
John W. de Camp
Seattle
Burns
Barber Shop and Home Destroyed by Fire in Buffalo
Fire swept through Andrew Thil’s barber shop and residence in Buffalo Minnesota on August 24 nearly gutting the interior. Thil was away in the city and Mrs. Thil visiting friends. the building carried 600 dollars in insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Fargo Lieutenant Retires From Army for Brokerage
Lieut. Arthur G. Duncan of Fargo resigns his army post after serving as a volunteer officer in the Philippines. He was recommended for promotion to captain for gallantry at Batac Luzon by Gen. Young and will become a merchandise broker in Fargo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fargo
N. D
Arthur G. Duncan
Philippines
Batac
Luzon
Young
Berry Season Nears End in Wisconsin Town
Berry season in Sparta Wisconsin is practically over. June 1 to August period saw growers pleased with crop quality and prices. Solicitors for major commission houses from St. Paul Minneapolis and Duluth have already left for apple regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparta
Wis
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Duluth
Steamer Irene Burned in Aitkin Fire
The steam boat Irene and its warehouse with a full freight load were destroyed by fire at Aitkin Minnesota on August 24. Owners Messrs Victorin and Tully face a total loss as there was no insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene
Aitkin
Minn
Messrs
Victorin & Tully
Fire destroys dairy barns at Ruttledge farm
Fire at Ed Ruttledge's dairy farm in Stewartville Minnesota on August 24 destroyed barns outbuildings windrails and feed. Two horses perished in the blaze caused by boys playing with matches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matchen
Stewartville
Minn
Ed Ruttledge
Boyr Leving
Ruins of an Ancient City Found in Guerrero
J Mm Saunders, an American explorer in Guerrero, reports discovery of the ruins of a large ancient city with an estimated historic population of at least 60 000 people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
J. Mm. Saunders
Guerrero
Mex
Honor of Carnegie Bestowed by Glasgow City
Glasgow will confer the freedom of the city on Mr Andrew Carnegie in recognition of his generosity to the University of Scotland and for endowing libraries in several towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie
Glasgow
Corporation of Glasgow
Andrew Carnegie
University of Scotland
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