Fragmented Echoes From a Bygone Era in News Bits
A collage of short items notes Peary’s return without the pole, Rockefeller’s wealth, debutantes nearing the matrimonial market, Colombia arming a vessel, Alaskan boundary verdict, and quirky quips about gender and manners. It mentions Morgan’s ship line, college enrollment chatter, a violinist’s insanity, a Tennessee feud over a $4 shoat, Corelli’s book linked suicide, lemon juice as rheumatism cure, and a Kansas engagement. A light, satirical reel of headlines and curiosities.
Klondike riches spark Alaska mining boom fever
Revival of tales about impoverished youths returning from the Klondike with millions fuels belief that Alaska is set for a fresh mining boom and renewed prospecting interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klondike
Alaska
Grand Duke Boris Critics Etiquette at Newport
Rumors claim Grand Duke Boris faced etiquette breaches in Newport as ladies reportedly did not offer him a slipperful of champagne. The remark hints at social friction during a high society event with royal figures in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boris
Newport
Stair Climbing Advice From a Medical Journal
A medical journal advises stair use with cautions to go slowly and tread on the ball of the foot. It notes taking the elevator is a better option for easier ascent.
Editor remarks on kissing and hesitation
An editor notes kissing as a questionable act and warns hesitation can ruin plans. She urges taking decisive action, framing hesitation as a flaw and a path to loss.
Trusting Sweetness: Candy Makers Form $9 Million Combine
A new merger unites candy manufacturers with a $9,000,000 capital. The article plays on a pun about sweetness and draws out the long process and questions whether the deal will endure.
Railroad and Ice Firms Clash in Heated Standoff
A railroad company and an ice company engage in a fierce dispute described as biting kicking and gouging, conducted in defiance of Queensberry rules. The conflict is framed as a heated business confrontation with no sign of resolution.
English Fire Chief Plans to Americanize Department
The visiting English fire chief, impressed by what he sees, states he will Americanize his own department at once, yet may not grasp that the term implies more than a simple method.
Roosevelt Pardoned Army Deserter Who Had Just Married
President Roosevelt pardoned an army deserter who had recently married, a gesture thought to bring its own punishment. The unusual act suggests mercy tempered by moral accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Pronunciation and wedding bites in brief sections
The Atchison Globe notes people in Machias Maine laugh at a westerner’s gunboat reference and study the Des Moines cruiser name. It adds a bride’s view: a woman is a bride as long as two daily events matter. The day centers on his morning departure and evening return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Machias
Mackey-us
Des Moines
Atchison Globe
Ohio legislature deems ping pong as vice as billiards
The legislature declares ping pong as harmful as billiards and pool or roulette, while stout critics argue it is worse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Trains on Panama railroad carry sailors and gun
Panamanian railroad trains now carry 25 bluejackets and a quick firing Colt gun. No one blocks the cars without a ticket. Prince Victor Dhulep Singh says debt would not exist if his allowance were enough. Boston churches may close due to coal shortages. Miss Snow Flakes lives in Pilot Point Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama
Victor Dhulep Singh
Boston
Miss Snow Flakes
Pilot Point
Texas
Army Expenditures Decrease In Last Fiscal Year
The paymaster general reports Army expenditures fell by $918,919 from the prior year. Total Army outlays reached $52,523,479, due to lower pay and fewer extra-pay claims by volunteers. The News notes a $24,916,470 postal service deficit for the year ending June 30. Officials estimate the friars land question in the Philippines may take three years to settle and Controller Ridgely denies overruling Secretary Shaw on reserve funds for national banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Postal Service
Wax
Department
Philippines
Ridgely
Shaw
Bates
Demoralized army cited as bees swarm English labor market
Across Europe reports describe the Cape army's demoralization affecting workers in England. Danish authorities issue a 20 million pound loan at 6 1 2 percent. Schwab charters the Margarita to cruise the Mediterranean. Vienna reports unrest in St Petersburg with mass arrests. South Australia moves to build a Adelaide to Port Darwin railroad. Monastir sees Bulgarian passes held and Albanians massacre Christians. revolutions advance in the region. Winter arrives with cold, storms, and heavy snow in Germany Italy and Scandinavia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape
Charles M. Schwab
United States Steel Corporation
Anthony M. Drexel
Mediterranean
London Express
Vienna
St Petersburg
Kazan Square
Adelaide
Port Darwin
Europe
America
Monastir
Ochrida
England
Germany
Italy
Naples
Denmark
Scandinavia
Sweden
Compendium of Fatal Collisions and Disasters Reported
A series of accidents and deaths across the United States is recorded. Notable items include Rear Admiral Joehnke’s leg fracture in Copenhagen, two Pennsylvania express train crashes near Menlo Park and Milton with multiple fatalities and injuries, a devastating fire at Gervaise Oregon wiping out business district, a Lima Ohio factory explosion killing two workers and wrecking the plant, a shipwreck near the Kamchatka peninsula involving A A Prozotov and nine sailors, a Bloomfield Iowa poisoning scare injuring a family, the death of Henry M. Thomas of Thomasville Iowa at a Kansas City hospital, and a Vincennes Indiana buggy accident at the race track witnessed by 15,000 fans with fatal injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menlo Park
N. J
Milton
Gervaise, Or
Explosive Company
Lima
Ohio
Earl Bush
John Anspaugh
A. A. Prozotov
St. Petersburg
Kamschatka Peninsula
Prozotor
S. A. Loring
Bloomfield
Iowa
Henry M. Thomas
Thomasville
Kansas City
Vincennes
Ind
A. J. Bridgman
Russell McCormick
Notable Obituaries and Political Races Across U S Regions
A string of obituaries notes the deaths of scientists, artists, and public figures including John Hall Gladstone in London, Lucie Wolf in Norway, and J B Neill in Ohio. U S politicians William S. Greene and George P. Lawrence in Massachusetts face renomination, while Capt. W H Nelson dies in Ohio. Other obituaries include Isaac Caldwell in Illinois, Jacobson in Chicago, Barrett Wendell in Harvard tied to Cambridge, and Anna Dann and Anna Shaw involved in forthcoming nuptials.Josie Carson Squires dies in Las Vegas as Josie Carson, daughter of Kit Carson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hall Gladstone
London
Lucie Wolf
Norway
Christiania
J. B. Neill
Idaho
President Hayes
Columbus
Ohio
William S. Greene
Massachusetts
George P. Lawrence
Capt
W.H. Nelson
Washington, D. C
Oxford
David C. Anderson
Iowa
Keokuk
Ireland
S. E. Jacobson
Chicago
Prof. Jacobson
Isaac H. Caldwell
Southern Illinois
Carbondale
Barrett Wendell
Harvard
Clark
Trinity College
Cambridge
England
Anna Dann
Rochester
N. Y
Susan B. Anthony
Anna Shaw
Miss Anthony
Josie Carson Squires
Josie Carson
Kit Carson
Territorial Insane Asylum
Las Vegas
N. M
Raton
Russian to Return Lower Manchuria to China
The report states Lower Manchuria has been restored by Russia to the Chinese government. It also notes the Kerisch metallurgical works failed for 9 million dollars, leaving 5,000 idle workers, plus various international items including political evictions, wheat crop figures, royal christenings, and a fast steam engine claim sold to a New York firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchuria
Kertsch
Prince Constantin
Cairo
Luxor
Ramleh
Lord de Freyne
Bilis
Abbeyfeyle
County Limerick
Ireland
M. Mouget
France
Duke of Man
Chester
George
Zimmerman
Kerish
Russia
Senor Carvalho
Lisbon
New York
Scows seize coal barge off Elizabethport in bold heist
Two men with scows halted a barge laden with coal near Elizabethport New Jersey and made off with ten tons. Other items report a Chicago man Henry Sloan’s capture and fine. alleged blackmail in Chicago. a banker Spaulding failing for release. two bank safes blown in Nebraska. a Newark witness found. and a dramatic elopement in Hyannis with a fainting groom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabethport
N. J
Henry Sloan
Bartholin
Mixed slice of early 20th century news items
The item catalog covers coal trade, museum leadership election, Columbia University’s 149th year, possible treasury head change, fighter age note, birth certificate detail, Cape Town correspondent on Madagascar, White House carving methods, a Chicago textile strike impact, dental X ray uncovering teeth, Carnegie library gifts to Belfast and Limerick, obituary of Dr Emma Nickerson Warne, and record shot put in San Francisco with Dewitt’s prior mark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Town
London Daily Express
Erasmus
Madagascar
White House
Washington
New York
Chicago
United Germont
Frank Buettner
Cleveland
Andrew Carnegie
Belfast
Limerick
Carnegie
Erin
Emma Nickerson Warne
Flushing Township
Tennessee County
Mich
Odell Presses for Settlement as Miners Strike Wears On
Governor Odell aggressively pressed for a remedy in the coal strike stalemate after a heated interview with Read ing chief Baer and party leaders. Odell proposed a five cent per ton raise if operators would recognize the miners union. Baer rejected such recognition while Odell urged fair treatment and public accountability. End reports indicate no immediate agreement and continued disruption in Wilkes-Barre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baer
Gov
Odell
Mr. Baer
Gov. Odell
Mitchell
Thomas Rose
Thomas
Manufacturers’ Association
John Mitchell
L. M. Hammerling
Wilkesbarre
New York
Largest State Land Sale in Aitkin County
State Auditor Dunn held the largest land sale in Aitkin County, Minnesota, with the courthouse packed as bids rose. One parcel sold at 23 dollars per acre, surpassing 25,000 acres sold at the time, with settlements ongoing to finish the balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waitkin County
Aitkin, Minn
Dunn
Operators to Push for Coal Mines Amid Cold Weather
Article notes operators plan another determined effort to start up additional collieries next Monday. If militia cannot provide protection, local operators will petition the governor to seek federal troops from the president.
Union Pressures Roosevelt Over Miners Conspiracy Claim
David Wilcox of the Delaware and Hudson Railroad demands federal action against the miners who halted coal shipments. Roosevelt has referred the letters to the attorney general as advisers say no further action can be taken unilaterally to end the strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
David Wilcox
Delaware& Hudson Railroad Company
Roosevelt
Washington
Wilcox
Delaware & Hudson Company
Monster Grocery Combine to Unify U S Trade
St Louis reports an interstate plan to unite all U S wholesale grocers under a single head. George D Hanford of New York is engineering the deal with Detroit named for initial steps after November 5. Invitations will go to prominent East Coast grocers soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Interstate Grocer
United States
Detroit
George D. Hanford
New York City
East
Hanford
Boy in Homestead Kills Mother and Sister in Panic
Pittsburg October report says Charles Cawley seventeen of Homestead Pa under mental strain from designing a patent air brake killed his mother and one sister and wounded four other children with an axe. He attempted to kill two older brothers but was restrained and turned over to police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Washington, D. C
Charles Cawley
Homestead
Admiral Casey seeks end to revolution in Panama region
A conference in Panama between government officials and Rear Admiral Casey aimed to end the Colombian civil strife delaying the canal project. Casey supports Amnesty terms as liberal and plans to propose a conference between Generals Salazar and Herrera. He will report to Washington and prevent Panama bombardment while US forces maintain free transit on the railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama
Colombia
Casey
Harquin
Admiral Casey
Herrera
Salazar
Gen. Herrera
McLean
United States
Washington
Padilla
Reetee
Colombia Kicks Admiral Casey Order Questioned
Washington reports that Colombia protests Admiral Casey’s alleged refusal to allow Colombian troops and war munitions to cross the isthmus. Officials say the order is likely misunderstood and temporary, with assurances the United States respects Colombian sovereignty under treaty provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiral Casey
Washington
Salazar
United States
Bogota
Colombo
Prudential appoints new North Dakota manager
The Prudential Insurance Company of America announces a new Ordinary Branch manager for North Dakota. The firm promotes its life policies as guaranteed with cash dividends and modern liberal features. Agents statewide are urged to contact George Drake Smith in St. Paul for agency opportunities and policy details with no obligation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prudential Insurance Company of America
Newark
N. J
North Dakota
Prudential
George Drake Smith
Manhattan Bldg
St. Paul
Minn
Scatterd man cut by train on Northwestern line
The body of an unknown man was found along the Northwestern tracks in Menominee Michigan on October 12. Hair teeth and bones were scattered over a half mile with a hand and foot located 200 yards from the trunk. Identification failed. He wore overalls a dark coat and hat and had red hair. He is believed a stranger last seen around the station and possibly intoxicated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern
Menominee
Mich
Prominent Promoter Charles W. Lewis Ends His Life
New York report says Charles W. Lewis, age seventy, made and lost four fortunes, fell to poor health and near poverty, and died by morphine. The English native, a well known Fifth Avenue club member, had no relatives in America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chas. W. Lewis
Fifth Avenue
England
Montgomery Ward Wins Lake Front Park Preservation
Illinois Supreme Court denies rehearing in the case securing the Chicago lake front from Randolph Street to Park Row and from Michigan Avenue to the harbor line for park purposes. No buildings may be erected in the area, ending the litigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Lake Front
Chicago
Montgomery Ward
Lake Front
Supreme Court of Illinois
Randolph Street
Park Row
Michigan Avenue
Harbor Line
Sharkey Released on Bail After Indictment
New York banker Nicholas Fish death case defendant Thomas J. Sharkey is freed on 7500 dollars bail by Recorder Goff after three weeks detention. The original bail was set at 15000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharkey
New York
Thomas J. Sharkey
Nicholas Fish
Goff
Andrews Bakery Gutted by Fire on Main Street
Cannon Falls Minnesota October 12 The Andrews bakery on Main street was gutted by fire. The blaze started from a gasoline stove and the loss is partly covered by insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cannon Falls Bakery
Buens
Cannon Falls
Minn
Andrews
Main Street
Potato Crop Nearing Failure in Rudd Iowa
In Rudd Iowa on October 12 the potato crop, a key local product, is reported as nearly a failure signaling potential shortages and economic impact for farmers in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudd
Iowa
Indiana Medical Act Upheld As Constitutional
Indianapolis Oct 10 The state encome court rules the medical act of 1901 constitutional. It previously deemed the 1597 act constitutional but amended 1901 to define medical practice and exclude self styled teasor or healer. Some believe the law targets Christian Scientists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Secretary Root Names Batteries on Sea Coast
Secretary Root conferred names on sea coast batteries honoring fallen soldiers. Second Lieutenant Henry M a hero of Fort Monroe and other lieutenants were commemorated alongside Fort Mott and Kenesaw Mountain defenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary Root
Washington
Henry M
Bianey
Baldwin
Fort Monroe
Mon Monee
O ‘Ol
Gatewood
Aeianek
Fort Mott
N. J
Keneshaw
Batteri
Chenectady Public Schools Send Pupils Home Indefinitely
Chenectady New York pupils and public schools faced an unexpected disruption as the city announced indefinite closure due to coal supply shortages. About 4,000 students were sent home today as officials warned the shutdown would continue until further notice, affecting eleven city schools and daily routines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chenectady
N. Y
Ehhenectaday
Tina
Tovonue
Early Pioneer Dead in Belle Plaine
Belle Plaine Minnesota October 12 Mrs E B Chatfield aged 85 years widow of Judge Chatfield died here They came to Minnesota in 1853 and to Belle Plaine in 1854 among the first settlers in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Plaine
Minn
E. B. Chatfield
Chatfield
Minnesota
Women Organize Bard in Avoca Band
Women in Avoca Minnesota formed a twelve piece ladies band last night. They secured instruments and named Prof. Ed Bach as instructor for the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avoca
Minn
Ed Bach
Priest Resigns Over Immorality of Youth in Sioux City
Rev. J. A. Gerlemann longtime pastor of St. Boniface Catholic Church asks Bishop Carrigan to transfer to a smaller parish due to youths in Sioux City being hopelessly immoral. He leaves for Granville Iowa and is succeeded by Rev. Herman J. Schieler of Washington DC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Iowa
J. A. Gerlemann
St. Boniface Catholic Church
Carrigan
Gerlemann
Granville
Herman J. Schieler
Weahington
D.C
Point of Serwigs
Bioux City
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D R. Sragerza
Clinton, Emmons Co
N. D
Lieut. Peary
Mr. Rockefeller
Alaskan
J. Pierpont Morgan
Tennessee
Marie Corelli
Kansas
Robert Swallow
Maria Worms
Mr. Swallow
Jane Addams
Marine
Joehnke
Rigsdag
Copenhagen
Norman
Minden, Neb
Mamie Melando
Molineaux
Lawrie
Davenport
Neb
Rodella Bain
Bridgeport
Conn
Miss Gay Smith
George Nolan
Miss Smith
Ohio River
Miss Bain
William D. Clark
Hyannis
Myrtle Shawburg
Shawberg
Hamburg
J. F. Johnson
Commercial Museum
Columbia University
Crane
Secretary Shaw
Treasury Department
Bob Fitzsimmons
Davies
Helston
Ralph L. Rose
Heilsberg
Dewitt
Princeton
Academic Athletic League
San Francisco
Rose
Reading Railroad
Platt
Monster Grocery Combine
Bright
Dean
John J. Scharschug
Concord
Aurora
Ill
Doan
Scharschug
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
Arch Street
Philadelphia
Dr. Wood
Indiana
Medical
ACT
L. Douglas
Douglas
Heyl
Corona Fast Eator
W. L. Douglas
Ilus Catolon
W._L. DOUGLAS
Brockton
Mass
Atone
Washington, D. Mani
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