Roeskilde Cathedral as Danish Royal Burial Ground Through Nine Centuries
The Cathedral of Roeskilde has long hosted Danish royalty with kings and princes buried on chapel floors. The town, once Denmark’s capital, contrasts its ancient grandeur with modern neglect. Coffins lie laid on pavements, velvet covered and silvered, with ornate early pieces and newer oak coffins nearby.
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Roeskilde
Charles of
Denmark
Westminster Abbey
Copenhagen
Charles III
Col Watson Faces Test of Honor in Gettysburg Soldier Tale
In a western town Col Watson leverages his veteran status to influence politics and school nominations. He confronts a challenger, Squires, and learns of ex convict Baker’s aide, ultimately endorsing Squires for superintendent after hearing a direct confession.
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Colonel Watson
Gettysburg
Col. Watson
Baker
Squires
Tennessee
Main Street
Mr. Squires
Baker Faction
Rice Attack Blinds German Bridegroom on Wedding Day
William Reitz of Duesseldorf Germany loses sight in one eye after a grain of rice is thrown during his wedding ceremony. The injuries were caused by the incident at the marriage event.
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William Reitz
Duesseldorf
Germany
Indictments Against Packers Stand After Immunity Ruling
Chicago March 22 All indicted Packers and executives facing charges of restraint of trade were granted immunity for individuals while corporations keep their indictments. Judge J Otis Humphrey ruled immunity applies to persons but not to corporations. Trial dates were tentatively delayed as lawyers dispute scheduling given thousands of anticipated witnesses.
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Chicago
Federal Grand Jury
J. Otis Humphrey
United States District Court
J. Ogden Armour
Edward Morris
Charles W. Armour
Ira N. Morris
Louis F. Swift
Edward F. Swift
Charles N. Swft
Edward Cudahy
Arthur Meeker
T. J. Connors
P. A. Valentine
A.mo. Veeder
Arthur F. Evans
L. A. Carton
Robert McManus
D. E. Hartwell
Armour Packing Company
Armour & Co
Cudahy Packing Company
Fairbank Canning Company
Swift & Co
Morrison
Wackers
Humphrey
Son
Drive Japs Out of Down Mob In California City
In Kernville California a mob of transient workers forced nine Edison Electric Japanese employees from their camp on Wednesday. Their tents were burned and their camp utensils destroyed as the group fled toward Caliente forty miles away. Edison officials said they would return the men to the works and seek sheriff protection.
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California City
Bakersfield
Cal
Kernville
Sierras
Edison Electric Company
Caliente
Edison Company
Supervisors May Get Salary Under Polk County Bill
Des Moines March 21 Polk county board discussed a bill to pay supervisors 1200 dollars a year. The measure, drawn by the recent convention of county supervisors, goes to the committee on salaries of county officers in the legislature.
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Des Moines
Polk County Board
T. B. Perry
Albia
H. H. Trimble
Samuel McNutt
Muscatine
W. J. Moir
Eldora
William Larrabee
Clermont
W. B. Thompson
Cedar Rapids
F. M. Emerson
Eddyville
M. A. Dashiell
Indiragola
W. S. Dungan
Chariton
Joseph R. Reed
Cornell Bluffs
C. J. A. Ericson
Boone
Rodney A. Smith
Spirit Lake
Isaac Brant
J. M. Davis
T. E. Haines
Altoona
C. C. Nourse
Snow plow accident kills three near Dayton
Three men died when a snow plow on the Dayton and Troy Traction road hit a horse and overturned at Chambersburg six miles north of Dayton. William Pumphreys Bert Hoover and Gustavus Nicol were crushed beneath twelve tons of steel placed on the car.
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Dayton, O
Dayton and
Troy
Chambersburg
Here
William Pumphreys
Bert Hoover
Gustavus Nicol
Snow slides menace to many towns in western Colorado
Ouray and surrounding mining district face extreme snowslides blocking communications with up to twenty mines isolated and possibly many deaths. Camp Bird mine suffers isolation and food shortages as rescue efforts begin. tramway and mill reconstruction delayed by deep snow. Continuous disaster across Silverton and related routes causes starvation risk, rail blockades, and widespread mine closures.
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Ouray
Colo
Camp Bird
Camp Bird Mill
Imogene Basin
Denver
Silverton
San Juan
Coal Basin
Cumbres Pass
Narango
Alamosa
Ourey
Thomas F. Walsh
Denver Colp
Col
Durango
Crested Butte
Resignation Rumor Surrounds Witte in St Petersburg
In St Petersburg on March 20 rumors circulate that Premier Witte tendered his resignation at a council session and recommended Privy Councilor Okovsoff as his successor. Witte cites serious heart disease, with a Sunday attack, and plans to depart Russia for treatment if the Emperor accepts the resignation.
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St. Petersburg
Council of the
Republic Taken in by Standard Oil
The Indianapolis News reports the Republic Oil company business has been turned over to Standard Oil. Attempts to contact Mr KF RR Burnett, manager of Republic Oil, to confirm the report have been unsuccessful.
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Republic
Standard
Indianapolis
Ind
Thendianapolis News
Republic Oil Company
Standard Oil Company
RR. Burnett
Serpent Meal Intervals Vary for Large Anaconias OA
The intervals between meals for large serpents such as the anaconia or oa vary from twenty to two hundred lays.
Iowa Legislature Debates Railroad Lobby and Primary Bill
Des Moines reports detail Governor Cummins defending his charge that railroads seek to defeat primary election measures. Legislative actions include anti saloon lawsuits, Pioneer lawmakers visiting the capitol, and a health committee's push to ban poisonous chemical fluids used in forensic poison cases.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Cummins
Gilliland
CiliNand
Senate
House
Bes Moines
Man Sings at Own Funeral During Sullivan County Service
At a Sullivan County funeral a man sang as part of his own service. After the religious rite a phonograph played his voice singing a favorite hymn while mourners listened, creating a poignant farewell.
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Wro
Sullivan County
Cornell
Extraordinary Egg Borne by Hen in Kansas Farm
An extraordinary egg laid by a hen belonging to C. I. Buswell of South Bend, Kansas, contained a perfect smaller egg inside. The outer egg measured eight inches around the long axis and seven inches across.
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C. I. Buswell
South Center
Kansas
Ammonia pistol used in London burglary injures landlord
Burglars in London employ a new weapon the ammonia pistol loaded with about half an ounce of ammonia and fired into the landlord's face causing severe eye injuries.
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London
Rheumatism Cure Claims From Dr Williams Pink Pills
Mr W S Geisel of 128 East Coates St Moberly Mo describes severe rheumatism from damp foundry work. After March 1903 his mother gave Dr Williams Pink Pills and by June the pains swelling and appetite returned. by October he was well ready to work in St Louis. Pills said to cure blood and nerve related diseases and are sold by druggists or Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady NY.
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W. S. Geisel
East Coates Street
Moberly
Dr. Williams
St. Louise
Dr. Williams Medicine Company
Schenectady
N.Y
Woman Reflects on Chigger Size and Gratitude
A columnist muses that a woman should feel thankful the biting chigger is not larger, framing the thought as a light, humorous observation on small dangers and perspective.
Unclear listing cites Red Cross Ball Blue and Kuss Co details
Fragmentary note mentions a large 207 package Red Cross Ball Blue priced at 5 cents and references The Kuss Company of South Bend plus a proverb about a hog seeking a lion's share.
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Kuss Company
South Bend
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children advertised
A vintage ad touts Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for children to cure fevers headaches stomach troubles teething disorders and worm destruction with 25 cent samples mailed free from Allen S. Olmsted Le Roy New York. The text also notes Japanese houses built without nails using mortising techniques.
Publicity of Dr. Pierce Medicines Prompts Consumer Trust
A national push by Dr. R V Pierce to publish full ingredient lists for his medicines. The effort includes a free booklet detailing plant ingredients, with a promotional offer for The People's Common Sense Medical Adviser and related products.
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Roeskilde Cathedral
Packers
Witte
George L. Dobson
Hull
John R. Hammond
Iowa Anti-Saloon League
Polk County
Des Moines Liquor Dealers’ Organization
Liquor Dealers’ Association
Anti-Saloon League
James B. Weaver
Colfax
Association
T. HB. Perry
Prestien
B. F. Clayton
Indianaia
Gillilland
BF. Clayton
Mance
Weaver
Harner
Woeser
Alonzo Abernathy
Bow Ceorge PD
Perkins
Che
Sneaker Clarke
Representaive Dow
Velcone
Mr. Dow
General Weaver
Jorg P D. Perkins
Baird
Matt. Wright
Temple
Alonzo Abernahy
Senate Public Health Corminittee
Rockweh City
Rochelle
Williams
Japan
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Pierce
Gutaio
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