Mammoth tooth found near Chelsea and odds and ends from news
A 16 pound mammoth tooth 15 inches wide was discovered near Chelsea California. A Vermont elm hosts a currant bush bearing fruit for the first time last year in Norway. Protestant pastor shortages show up in England and America with German theology enrollments dropping from 206 to 101 per 1000 students over recent years. Washington reports less gum chewing than its size suggests but more cigarettes than southern peers.
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England
America
Germany
Washington
United States
Tunis Memorial Service for early martyrs noted
The annual Tunis religious ceremony recalling Vivia Perpetua and Felicita was led this year by Mgr. Combes archbishop of Carthage. A highlight was a procession to the underground chambers of the ancient Carthage arena where the martyrs faced wild beasts. The passage discusses growing American travel interest tied to new territories and presidential and congressional trips to the Philippines, boosting global familiarity and urging that such knowledge be used for good.
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Tunis
Vivia
Perpetua
Felicita
Mgr. Combes
Carthage
Philippines
Monument to a pig in Luneburg Hanover draws crowd
A curious memorial in Luneburg honors a pig that allegedly discovered salt springs. The pig’s mausoleum features a glass case with a ham and a gold inscribed Latin slab. The piece comments on irony, health, laughter, and the burden of knowledge in modern life.
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Hotel de Ville
Luneburg
Hanover
German Emperor's Sons Enter Elite Cadet Schools
The crown prince attends Bonn's rites while brothers Estel Fritz August Wilhelm and Oscar study at Pleon under strict daily regimes. Eldest visits first class cadet, others lower and upper thirds. they make friends, excel in games led by tennis, riding, and cycling. Separately, earthquake waves from the June 15 1896 Japan shock were logged at Honolulu and Laucelita with measured speeds.
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Bonn
Estel Fritz
August Wilhelm
Oscar
Pleon
Honolulu
Laucelita
Bay of San Francisco
Charles Davison
Laucelito
Texas Aims for Nation's Top Population Soon
The Texas governor told a northern visitor he expects Texas to lead the nation in population as well as size someday. Despite strong growth, New York remains the most populous, with Pennsylvania Illinois Ohio and Missouri ahead of Texas. A census this year would likely place Texas fifth in population.
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Texas
Union
New York
Pennsylvania
Illinois
Ohio
Missouri
Washington Notes of the Week From Washington
Postal officials report rapid growth of rural free delivery. Consul Goodnow says U.S. China trade leads all nations. Secretary Hay back in Washington at State. Porto Rico revenue law funds island expenses. Various officials and generals appointed or transferred. Deaths include Hazen Pingree and others in politics and business. Counterfeiting and crime reports. ships and missions noted. Yukon open. sugar cargo record. roads and Kiowa opening plans. Otero governor appointment contested.
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Goodnow
China
Hay
Buffalo
State Department
Porto Rico
Series of Disastrous Fires and Sinking Vessels Reported
A string of calamities includes a Mexic o City packing house burned for 300000 in loss. La Salle warehouse destroyed for 5000. The Leyland line steamer Assyrian wrecked off Cape Race. Lincoln Park keeper severely injured by an eagle. Dupont of St Joseph drowns at Lake Contrary. Conroe Texas fire destroys twenty two stores and logs worth 100000. Noah Trissel found dead in Milwaukee hotel room. autopsy to follow. Torpedo works explosion at Friedrichsort kills an engineer. Henry B. Hyde arrives in San Francisco after 153 days at sea. Hero passengers escape a burning Bellville ship. all rescued.
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la Salle
M. Romenofsky & Son
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Cape Race
Co. W. McCarren
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Chicago
John F. Dupont
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Kiel
Germany
Henry B. Hyde
Indea
San Francisco
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Bellville
Ont
Boer Leader Andres Dewet Plans July US Lecture Tour
The Boer commander Andres Dewet announces an upcoming July lecture tour in the United States. King Alfonso XIII attended a bull fight to a large ovation. The Ophir steamer carrying the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York arrives at Wellington New York. Reports from Europe note a late winter chill impacting crops. Italian anarchists reportedly left New York for Italy to target constitutional authority.
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Ophir
Duke and Duchess of Cornwall
York
Wellington
N. Y
Donicle
Rome
Lokal Anzeiger
Berlin
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Czar
London Daily News
Tornado Wipes Out House West of Rapid City
A tornado near Rapid City North Dakota yesterday demolished a house on the Little Ranch occupied by F N Allen and family. The occupants escaped death by taking shelter in a cellar. Trees were torn up and carried far. The storm also damaged a mail carrier and a passenger from Silver City. A buggy was demolished and two people had a miraculous escape. Horses were not yet found. The city suffered window glass damage amounting to several hundred dollars.
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F. N. Allen and
Familly
Silver City
Missing Miss Helen Fifield Rumored Wandering Chicago
Police in Chicago pursue clues in the disappearance of nineteen year old Helen Fifield of Janesville Wisconsin. Authorities think she is wandering the city in a possibly demented state after boarding a train to South Chicago while partially dressed.
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Helen Fifield
Chicago
Ald
Frank Fifield
Janesville
Wis
South Chicago
Escape of Two Prisoners Triggers Fort Snelling Chase
At Fort Snelling near St Paul two military prisoners escaped briefly prompting a full garrison search. Private Welmer, lost in the Minnesota river bottoms, spotted the fugitives up a tree and they begged him not to shoot before they were recaptured and returned to the fort.
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Eighth Infantry
Pursones
St. Paul
Fort Snelling
Welmer
Minnesota River
Mercer Expected to Leave Indian Agent Post for Regiment
Washington reports indicate Captain W A Mercer may be relieved as Indian agent at Leech Lake and join his regiment after submitting a report on winter fogging operations on the Chippewa reservations. Gossip in the war and interior departments suggests his wish to rejoin his unit will be granted.
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Des Molines
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Wisconsin Man Claims Perpetual Motion Machine
James Haller of Somers, Wisconsin, reports he built a perpetual motion device he started eight months ago and claims it has never stopped. He sent a model to the patent office yesterday seeking protection for his invention.
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James Haller
Alane
Somers
Haller
Wabasha Sheriff Suspended Over Tax Returns
G. G. Dickman of Wabasha County was suspended by the governor on the advice of Public Examiner Pope for failing to file 1899 personal property tax returns with the county commissioners. A hearing will be set after the governor appoints a commission following his return from Buffalo.
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G. G. Dickman
Wabasha
Buffalo
Dickman
Pope
Fourth Regiment Muster Out Authorized
Adjt. Gen. D. Libbey issued orders for the muster out of the field and staff officers of the old Fourth regiment of the national guard, a unit that has practically passed out of existence in St. Paul on June 23.
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National Guard
Oconomowoc Wins Rain-Shortened Relay Event
In Elkhorn Wisconsin on June 23 rain disrupted the tournament closing. The main event was a half-mile relay with four teams: Oconomowoc Reedsburg Horicon Delaware Monroe and Hartford. Oconomowoc finished first and Reedsburg second, clocking 1 29 2 5.
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Bogus check fraud hits Cedar Lake merchants
Several Cedar Lake merchants were swindled by a man using checks from the Rust-Owen Lumber Company. Three dealers lost a total of 41.50 dollars. The suspect operated as a stranger and targeted local businesses last week.
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Rust-Owen Lumber Company
Boy Loses Legs Boarding Train in St Paul
Edward Lincoln a seventeen year old resident of 95 Olive Street in St Paul had both legs amputated yesterday afternoon while attempting to board a Chicago Great Western train. Doctors say he cannot live.
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Edward Lincoln
Olive Street
Elevator Sold in Laverne Minnesota
The D. Rothschild company elevator beside the Burlington tracks in Laverne was sold to W. J. Kinne of the same town. The agreed price was not announced.
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W. J. Kinne
Twin colts born near Belle Fourche during week
Queer pair of twins reported near Belle Fourche on June 23. A mule colt and a horse colt were born on the same farm this week. Both are strong and healthy.
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Lightning destroys barn killing fourteen horses in Iowa
A barn owned by D. H. Westbrook near Lettsville in Muscatine County was struck by lightning on June 23. Fourteen horses perished in the blaze. Loss estimated at 5000 dollars, with insurance about half.
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Muscatine
Iowa
D. H. Westbrook
Lettsville
Child Drowns in Milk Pail Tragedy in Plankinton
A twenty months old child of the Neese family, while playing at home in Plankinton on June 23, climbed a bench and fell into a milk pail, drowning.
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Eaila
Neese
Dispute Overear Slap Leads to Earnest Remark
In a dispute one person cuffed the other on the ear. The victim asked if the blow was a joke. The assailant answered in earnest, saying he does not take such things lightly. Philadelphia Times.
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Her Ruling Passion
A Cleveland Plain Dealer fragment notes a conversation about giving up a country home for easier access to vaudeville matinees, illustrating a character's prioritization of city entertainment over rural life. The exchange hints at social and domestic tensions in a lighthearted tone.
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North Dakota notes mix of farming, crime and progress
Milton strawberries ripe. Mayville boy loses toe to mower. Fourth of July plans shift across towns from Aneta to Buffalo. Reports on land, rail, courts, schools, weather, and local industry cover Burleigh farmers, Jamestown paving, Fargo college, and Northern Pacific upgrades.
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Washburn
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One Man Suspect Swindler Tells Inventor Tales in Chicago
Walter Grier Campbell, linked to claims of selling access to inventor contracts and cheap ore-reduction tech, is jailed after stock broker Raymond R. Carew loses 110000. Campbell alleged to have shown 300 Burton patents and struck state rights deals with Huntington, Rockefeller, and Armours before being exposed.
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Wis
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Zaros
Prague
Bohemia
Francis Joseph
Omaha
James Callahan
Cora Campbell
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George D. Burton
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Relics of Benedict Arnold Vessel Found Off Burlington
Diver J G Falcon explored the wreck of the Royal Savage sunk in 1776. He recovered three gun carriages and about thirty cannon balls. Two carriages go to the Smithsonian while one is given to Burlington. The artifacts lie about thirty feet deep and the carriages are petrified wood and iron.
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New York
Burlington
J. G. Falcon
Royal Savage
Smithsonian Institution
Washington
Body Found in a Well in New York Murder Case
The body of Louis Noyes, a Mexican restaurant keeper, was found in a north town well by Mrs. Egleston. Neck broken and bruises indicate murder. Women Mrs. Sanders, Mrs. Springer, and Miss Margaret Davis were arrested for coroner's jury examination. Noyes had not been seen for days.
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Louis Noyes
Egleston
Sanders
Springer
Margaret Davis
Hayos
British shipping declines as 1900 totals released
A blue book from London shows UK navigation fell in 1900 with inward shipping down 2,903,242 tons and outward down 2,903,600 tons while foreign shipping rose inward by 2,482,113 tons and outward by 2,470,576 tons.
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United Kingdom
Japanese Ex-Minister of Communications Assassinated in Yokohama
Hoshi Toru former minister of communication in the Ito cabinet was stabbed at a Yokohama city assembly meeting and died soon after. The act is believed political in motive. Mining Property Transfer in Ashland Wisconsin transfers West Colby Iron mine controlling interest to new blast furnace management. Werden receives 28000 cash and 22000 stock plus 10 cent royalty per ton above 100000 tons.
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Hoshi Toru
Ito
Washington
House
Ashland
Wis
William Werden
West Colby
Doctor Victor Popper Deaths in Police Custody
San Francisco on June 23 Dr Victor Popper killed himself with carbolic acid just after his arrest on a charge he caused the death of Miss Violet Van Ornum of Chico who died at the receiving hospital He took poison as officers waited at the car.
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San Francisco
Victor Popper
Violet van Ornum
Chico
Popper
Nilsson in Good Health Returns to Sweden
Christine Nilsson the Swedish singer recently reported seriously ill in Gothenburg has traveled from Paris to her home in Wexlo Sweden and is said to be in the best of health.
Infant daughter dies after drinking carbolic acid
Hastings Minnesota June 23 The infant daughter of Mr and Mrs F A Engel drank a quantity of carbolic acid from a bottle and died almost instantly.
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Hastings, Minn
F. A. Engel
Cardinal Gibbons Heads to Florence for Week Stay
Rome reports Cardinal Gibbons departed for Florence for a seven day visit. At the railway station he bade farewell to the procurator general and the brothers of St. Sulpice, whom he had been a guest.
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Rome
Cardinal Gibbons
Brothers of St. Sulpice
Woman assaulted near Baltimore sparks lynching threats
Baltimore June 23 Miss Fannie B. Watson eighteen was assaulted by William Mills a Black man at Curtis Bay near the city. Threats of lynching were made and Mills was brought to Baltimore for safety.
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Fannie B. Watson
William Mills
Curtis Bay
Heroic progress interrupted by a sneering foe
In a grand opera scene the hero advances as a dragoon recoils. Siegfried taunts him with a sharp insult while a monster exclaims a mischievous remark about a gasoline motor. Patrons' sensibilities constrain the performance as the dramatic moment unfolds in Detroit Journal.
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Détroit -Journai
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