Far-Flung Topics Swirl In Curio-Spread Of 1900s News
A collage of short items notes Tolstoi’s new obituary scrapbooks, a costly city fire, a Brooklyn doctor seeking vivisection in papers, hog cholera in a editor’s city, and proverbs about diligence before kings. It muses on Russia China Britain Japan alliances, Morgan’s holdings, and aerial battleships versus subs. England�s armies face a $500 million budget next year, while American cities fear fewer baseball clubs. Sleeping cars with lowered berths, Chicago undertakers seeking Sunday funerals end, and Italy’s king asking pay cuts spark cross‑border mockery. Wu Tingfang credits the US Civil War’s not a failure, a Dickens granddaughter marries Cecil Rhodes’s solicitor, hinting at Micawber echoes.
France offended as New Guinea cannibals savor explorers
A provocative quip notes that New Guinea cannibals enjoy the taste of French explorers, turning a supposed compliment into irritation for France. The remark reflects postwar tensions and colonial confrontations, illustrating harsh humor about imperial travel and cultural reach.
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New Guinea
Kentucky judge vows $100 gun totels fine to build surplus
A Kentucky judge declares every gun toteler will be fined $100, aiming to craft a large treasury surplus. The bold plan signals fiscal ambition and legal reach, with potential wide impact on gun owners and local policy.
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Kentucky
New Woman and Jury Equality in Ute Case
A moralistic remark about women's rights contrasts with a tragic incident in South Utah where a Ute Indian man known as Big John died after drinking lemon extract prescribed for a cold. The piece awkwardly notes lemon extract’s use for flavoring foods.
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Utah
Fired Up Waterbury Editors Dismayed by Rooster Loss
Waterbury editors faced their fire losses with resolve but melted into sorrow two days after David Sheehy’s Irish rooster died, showing strong local emotion in a brief, poignant moment.
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Waterbury, Conn
David Sheehy
President Harper Refutes Major Donation Report
The remark challenges a claim of a 26 million dollar donation. A provocative warning links unrest to scholars in Chicago, suggesting imminent violent action if a reasonable motive is not found.
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Harper
Chicago
Smithereens
Wisconsin women oppose single blessedness tax stance
A Wisconsin group of women who supported a tax on cats adopted an unusual protest against the idea of single blessedness among women. The article notes their stance and the playful yet pointed framing of their opposition within the era's social context.
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Wisconsin
China map scale enlarges while geographic scope shrinks
Commentary notes that recent Chinese maps show a steadily larger scale for the region but cover a smaller overall area, reflecting a shift in cartographic emphasis over recent years.
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China
Filipino Cigars Test of Love and Trust
By mid March 20 million Filipino cigars will arrive to test sincerity of our love. It is a severe test, but most of us will be prepared to smoke them on trust if they come that way.
Boston peddler fined for flag desecration sparks battle over assimilation
A Boston peddler who was arrested and fined for using the American flag as a rag bag remains resistant to the influence of American institutions. The speaker wonders whether such a man has a vote.
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Boston
German Officer Jailed Six Years for Fatal Duel
A German officer received six years' imprisonment for killing a civilian in a duel. While the sentence is argued as insufficient by some, it is praised as an innovation in the fatherland's code that could reduce murder.
South Carolina Sets Size Rule for Pistols After July One
The law bans selling pistols under twenty two inches in length or under three pounds after July 1. Proponents call it proper to curb lightweight pop guns used to maim. Critics argue enforcement and practicality concerns.
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South Carolina
California
Georgia Governor Signals Mint Fragrance In Parade
The governor of Georgia maintains a staff of thirty colonels as a ceremonial entourage. The procession moves with a fragrant mint scent filling the air, marking the glittering display.
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Georgia
Government Sues Northern Securities Over Sherman Law
Washington reports the Justice Department will file a suit in St Paul to challenge the Northern Securities merger as a violation of the Sherman act. Attorney General Knox and Solicitor General Richards will present facts showing the merger destroys interstate competition by consolidating stock to control the Northern Pacific and Great Northern railways. If facts are admitted, the case may move quickly to an early decision. if not, the lawyers will travel to St Paul to argue the government’s position.
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United States District Court
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Department of Justice
United States
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Richards
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Supreme Court
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Waits for the Sheriff Stearns County Farm Feud Turns Fatal
Eden Valley Minnesota March 9 Robert Charles was shot twice and mortally wounded by John Herd in a feud over family agreements and debts. Herd fired after Charles threatened him with a shotgun. Charles died soon after at a hospital. Herd returned home and awaits sheriff arrival with authorities pending.
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Eden Valley
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Robert Charles
John Herd
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Jack Charles
Bob Charles
New Paynesville
St. Cloud
Schilplin
Winter Wheat and Clover Damaged in Wisconsin
Crops injury reported in Appleton Wisconsin March 9 due to unfavorable weather. Clover and hay crops suffered from freezing thawing and scant snow cover while many farmers wintered less stock. Hay and oats fetch high prices amid shortages and reduced plantings.
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Appleton
Wis
Megaarden Removed as Governor Finds Him Guilty
Minneapolis March 9 Gov Van Sant formally removed Phil T Megaarden of Hennepin County from office after suspending him weeks ago. Van Sant finds Megaarden guilty of malfeasance in office, collecting illegal fees, and retaining $2000 of delinquent tax money.
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Minneapolis
Phil T. Megaarden
Hennepin County
Megaarden
New Iron Bridge Planned Over Vermilion Near Asylum
Hastings Minn March 9 A new iron bridge will be erected over the Vermilion river near the asylum. Soundings are in progress to determine foundations for the structure.
Farmer Killed by Train Near Ames on March Ninth
George RosEnfeldt, an 82 year old prominent farmer of the county, was struck and killed instantly by a passenger train two miles south of Ames. The accident occurred March 9.
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Iowa
George Rosenfeldt
County
Farmer Commits Suicide Near Spencer Iowa
Spencer Iowa March 9 Louis Stebins aged fifty hanged himself at the Two Minute Farm two miles south of the city in the horse stable He leaves a large family and his death is reported as a suicide in the local notice
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Spencer
Iowa
Louis Stebbins
Man Identified as John B Modole Killed by Train
Carroll Iowa March 8 a man identified as John B Modole was killed by a train here Papers on his person leave the address of his brother as Langford 8 D and he was wired and ordered the body held until he could arrive The dead man is about twenty nine years old
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Iowa
John B. Modole
Langford
Rochester man named for West Point naval academy
Herbert Riebe of Rochester has been named the successful candidate for appointment from Minnesota's First district to the U S Naval Academy at West Point and has received notice from Congressman Tawney.
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Whona, Minn
Herbert Riebe
Rochester
Naval Academy
West Point
Tawney
Hanna's Senate Speech on the Shipping Bill
Senator Hanna of Ohio delivered a notable speech in the senate on the pending shipping bill. He argued as an American businessman and drew the undivided attention of chamber and galleries. The vote on the measure and all amendments was set for March 17 at 2 p.m. in a session dominated by debate over US protection policies. In the House, debate on rural free delivery classification and carrier contracts continued with limited interest.
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Washington
Senate
Ohio
Frye
United States
House
Their claim thrown out Individuality of seamen in the navy merged in the nation
Washington March 8 The Spanish treaty claims commission ruled against claims for Maine wreck deaths and injuries. It held individual claims by officers and seamen against a foreign government do not arise for ship war injuries in line of duty. Only the national government may provide remuneration.
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Washington
Spanish Treaty Claims Commission
Maine
Havanna Harbor
Court martial of two Marines over Samar executions
Maj. Littleton W. T. Waller and Lieut. John H. A. Day are ordered to stand trial March 17 for executing native Samar islanders without trial. Testimony notes atrocious acts including tying a native to a tree and shooting him in the thigh arms and body over four days. Friends blame mental strain from Samar hardships.
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Samar
Manila
Littleton W. T. Waller
John H. A
Marine Corps
Island of
Taft to Undergo Operation in Cincinnati
Gov. William H. Taft, after concluding testimony before congressional committees, leaves Washington for Cincinnati to undergo an operation for the ailment that forced his return from the Philippines. He plans to return to Washington in about a month for a conference with the president and the secretary of war, then proceed to Manila around May first. His health is reported improved since arriving back in the United States.
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Taft
Washington
Cincinnati
William H. Taft
Congressional
Philippines
Manila
Flood subsides trains resume on line Knoxville Asheville
Official notice says the Southern Railway line from Knoxville Tennessee to Asheville North Carolina, closed for over a week due to floods, was reopened yesterday and through service resumed. Other South lines were delayed but less severely damaged.
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North Carolina
Chicago
Southern Road
Knoxville
Jury "Fixing" Suspect Factory Inspector in Bribery Case
In St Louis on March 8 Judge Ryan issued a bench warrant for John H Becker city factory inspector on bribery charges. The warrant stems from an alleged attempt to fix the special jury for Charles Kratz a member of the house of delegates indicted by the December grand jury for bribery.
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Ryan
John H. Becker
Charles Kratz
House of Delegates
Andreek rumor denied by Hudson's Bay officials
Winnipeg March 8 Hudson's Bay Company officials deny knowing of any shooting of Andree by Eskimos near Hudson Bay. The report, published two years ago, was traced by the company but no confirmation has been obtained.
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Hudson's Bay Company
Winnipeg
Andree
Hudson's Bay
Forger Sentenced Five Years In Leavenworth
Denver pension attorney L. C. Withaup was convicted in federal court of forging signatures on pension checks. He received a five year sentence at hard labor. The case will be appealed by writ of error. Irish Leaders See Roosevelt in Washington. William Redmond and Joseph Devlin, Irish MPs, visited the White House to pay respects to President Roosevelt.
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L. C. Withaup
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Washington
William Redmond
Joseph Devlin
Ireland
White House
President Roosevelt
Run Over and Killed in Tuscaloosa Incident
Martin J. Lynch, superintendent of the Warrior river locks construction, was run over by a dummy engine yesterday in Tuscaloosa and killed instantly.
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Ala
Martin J. Lynch
Warrior River
Tuscaloosa
Stampede and Drown At Brown Ranch
During the recent storm six hundred cattle on the Brown ranch thirty miles southwest of here stampeded into a deep creek and were drowned as the ice softened by warm artesian well water. Miller aged eight died?
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Miller
Here
Longtime Olmeted County Oil Settler George Beach Dead
George Beach, a prominent oil settler who lived on the same Stewartville area farm for nearly fifty years, died today at age old age. His long residence marks him as a fixture in Olmeted county history.
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George Beach
Olmeted County
Frightful Southern Pacific wreck in Texas kills fifteen
A broken rail near Maxon station twenty five miles west of Sanderson causes a high speed Southern Pacific train to derail at 3 am. Fifteen people die and twenty eight are injured as coaches burn. sleepers survive with help from uninjured passengers. Private car occupants escape unharmed. Relief trains from El Paso Del Rio and Sanderson rush surgeons to the line.
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Southern Pacific
Maxon Station
Sanderson
Thomas Ryan
Bay City
Mich
Division
el Paso
del Rio
Infant's Dire Prophecy Sparks Panic in Kansas
In Harper Kansas a five week old baby is said to utter the line Six years of famine in Kansas triggering panic. The infant began talking at three weeks and repeats the phrase during wakefulness. People fear a divine warning while crowds flock to hear the child and many plan to leave the state. The father John Shelby works as a laborer and the baby speaks only this line.
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Harper
Kan
Kansas
John Shelby
Miss Alice Roosevelt Cancels London Coronation Visit
President's daughter Miss Alice Roosevelt will skip the coronation trip to London. She plans a visit to Gov. Gen. Wood in Havana starting Sunday, replacing the London visit as the guests of Whitelaw Reid and his wife. The decision was made by Miss Roosevelt, not influenced by the president, who had no role in cancelling the engagement.
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Alice Roosevelt
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Governor Dole Summoned to Washington by President
Gov Sanford B Dole of Hawaii is summoned to Washington to discuss political troubles in the islands. He faces criticism from certain factions as he travels to the capital for talks with the President.
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Hawaii
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Marsh
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Great Discovery Immunity for Cattle From Foot and Mouth Disease
Berlin March 3 A Prussian diet budget committee member announced a method to immunize cattle from foot and mouth disease. He said a prospective vaccine could soon be available allowing farmers to immunize cattle comparatively cheaply.
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Diet
Kirchmt
Franco American dispute at Tien TsIN over flags
London reports a clash between the French and American consuls in Tien Tsun over mission properties in the French settlement. The American consul raised the American flag on the disputed building and the French consul threatens to fly the French flag atop it.
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Tientsin
Standard
House Committee Backs Charter Extension For Banks
Overflow from the wires notes a favorable report on a senate bill to extend national bank charters for twenty years. Other items include Chaffee planning a Luzon inspection, Gillespie surveys for new army camps, and Taylor freezing salary increases in St. Paul buildings.
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Market Quotations From Wheat Corn Oats and Livestock
Widespread quotations across St Paul Minneapolis Duluth Milwaukee and Chicago show bid levels for wheat corn oats and flax along with cattle hog and sheep prices. Cited figures cover No 1 Northern No 2 Northern and other grades in multiple markets with ranges for cash and near term futures and live stock values. Strong entities include St Paul Minneapolis Chicago Sioux City and South St Paul with price marks and grade descriptors.
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Brussels political demonstration ends in clash with police
A large rally in Brussels backed universal suffrage sent a telegram to King Leopold urging swift electoral reform. After the meeting Liberal and Catholic students clashed in the streets. police dispersed them with swords, leaving three Catholic students wounded.
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Leopold
Named for Henry Infant Proeschsell Born in Indianapolis
Indianapolis records mark the first American birth named after Prince Henry as Prince Henry Proeszschell. He is the son of George and Regitta Proeszschell, born around the time Prince Henry of Prussia arrived on a special train in the city.
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Prince Henry Proeschell
Indianapolis
Prince Henry
Board of Health
Prince Henry Proezschell
George
Regitta Proeschell
Prince Henry of Prussia
Strike May He Settled By Noon In Norfolk
Norfolk officials and company leaders expect a settlement of the street railway strike that has halted service in the Norfolk Railway and Light Company system by noon today. Talks continued as workers demanded terms and a resolution to the dispute.
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Norfolk Railway and Light Company
Very Cheering Outlook for War Prolonged
London dispatch reports from Pretoria by Edgar Wallace of the Daily Mail that there is no reason for the war to end soon. He believes the conflict may extend for another year or even two more.
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Pretoria
Edgar Wallace
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Oldest Odd Fellow Rev Reed Dies at Ninety Nine
Champaign NL March 8 Rev 8 K Reed pioneer Methodist preacher dies aged ninety nine. He was said to be the oldest Odd Fellow living joining in Baltimore as a charter member.
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Champaign
K. Reed
Baltimore
McComas asks Congress to thank Rear Admiral Schley
Senator Mc Comas presented the Maryland legislature memorial urging Congress to extend thanks to Rear Admiral Schley for his services. The note highlights national gratitude following his naval actions and reflects congressional reception of the tribute.
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Washington
Senator McComas
Senate
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Spurned Religious Advice Ends in Hanging
Kip Holton was hanged in Van Buren Arkansas at 10 12 yesterday morning after Gov Davis refused to intervene longer. Holton had murdered his wife and had spurned religious counsel in the case.
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North Dakota State News Highlights Move and Growth
Local items report Cathay seeking a bank in Larimore social club plans in the county and Oakes possibly hosting an automobile livery. Taylor to build a four story school, White Earth seeks a blacksmith, and 1,131 telephone subscribers attend Bigrerch. Several towns plan growth projects and services including rail, ice houses, and cement works.
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Oakes
Taylor
More In to Be Seen at the Opera Box
A terse dialogue suggests fascination with a woman as one man proposes seeing her again in her opera box. The exchange, cited from the Brooklyn Eagle, hints at intrigue and social visibility within a theater setting.
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Brooklyn Eagle
Convict Creates Undetectable Silver Dollar Die
A convict in the boiler room perfected a die to mint silver dollars unseen and spread them with help from outside associates. Officials were surprised, comparing the find to receiving a fake Hostetter's Stomach Bitters substitute. Our Private Did Stamp appears on the bottle neck.
Sermon on Mount Ararat by Rev Dr Nextly
The Rev Dr Nextly announced a series of Bible mountain sermons and promised a sermon on Mount Ararat next Sunday evening. Aunt Ann Peebles bid him farewell after services, wishing him a pleasant voyage and safe return.
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Mount Araratysl
Aunt Ann Peebles
Chicago Tribune
The Nursery Moves Toward Sanitary Fashion
A Woman's Home Companion note argues new nursery standards favor cleanliness and practicality over ornate baby attire. It contrasts past lace and muslin with current aims for sanitary comfort and wholesome presentation for newborns.
St Jacobs Oil Promoted for Muscular Soreness
A historical advertisement touts St Jacobs Oil for muscular soreness from exertion and temperature exposure. It claims quick relief within twenty four hours, strengthens muscles, and suits athletes like football players and gymnasts. A twenty five cent bottle is advertised with a sample offer for Vogeler's Curative Compound in cases of disease.
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Baltimore
Destructive Force of Pessimism on Success
A speaker warns that a habit of viewing life through a distorted lens brings misery and failure. Dwelling on hard times and disasters makes a man pessimistic and unlikely to succeed, while optimism acts as a constructive force for achievement.
How It Was Done Match Gone Ballroom Style
A playful exchange between a sporty girl and a sly suitor ends with him accepting her challenge. He declares she is more than a match for him, and through the compliment, wins her. The exchange captures witty flirtation and social wit in a Chicago Post voice.
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Chicago Post
Cannon's Defiance Echoed in House Debate
Uncle Joe Cannon, famed Watch Dog of the Treasury after Holman's death, clashed over the Nicaragua canal bill in a heated scene. He asked who would correct him if wrong as Dr Hepburn moments later rose and sat, prompting roars from the chamber.
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Nicaragua Canal
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Measles Excuse Letter From Pupil's Father
A London school teacher receives a letter from a pupil’s father asking to excuse Fritz from staying home due to having the measles to oblige his father. The note reveals a paternal motive behind the illness claim and affects attendance.
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