Consul in Brazil warns of swindles in mining ventures
A report from Consul General George E. Anderson cautions that many Brazilian diamond and mining proposals are fraudulent. He notes several schemes in New York and London solicit subscriptions while offering dubious land or prospects, urging caution to investors and warning of bogus mining companies and dubious promoters.
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Brazil
Gleorge E. Anderson
Brazhan Duumend
Mike
New York
Scallel
Brazis
Syeet Dynan J. Gane
Pdaf
SS Ren
Treasury
Chicago
Washington
Strife For The Pennants and Pieces Of News
In Rome a palace near the Pope's apartment is described as nearly collapsing with walls fracturing and bulging The event prompts immediate reinforcement and possible relocation of the Pope’s suite A sea incident reports a baby rescued after high waves swept a carriage into the water In Peterhof Gen Kozloff is killed in what is termed a terrorist act The Crocker mansion site on Nob Hill San Francisco is proposed for a new grand cathedral by Bishop Nichols
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Rome
Nob Hill
William F. Nichols
The
Episcopal Church
Crocker
San Francisco
Diocese of
Dreyfus Vindicated by French Supreme Court
The French Supreme Court overturned Dreyfus's conviction with a full vindication after twelve years of accusation. The decision acquits him of treason and orders publication of his innocence in fifty newspapers. The ruling followed scrutiny of the bordereau and Esterhazy as the real culprit, ending a major military scandal.
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Dreyfus
Drerfus
Rennes
Famoun Cane
Alfred Dyeyfas A
Pars
War Department
Sush
Ond
Eusp Cliun
Lieut
Col von Lehwsrizs
Parra
Trevius
du Paty Dam
Dreifus
Sogues
Preyfna
Lyevils Alam
Cayenne
Eserhaazs
Presfus
Dresfus
Mercer
Esterhazy
le Ztla
England
Henry
Menis
Preytus Tesa
France
Suir
Rennis
Perasa Avila Ogy
Western Union Raises Fire Insurance Rates on Unprofitable Risks
Western Union announces higher fire insurance rates for thirteen classes of unprofitable risks, including mercantile stocks and packing plants, following a managers meeting. Cities like Chicago St Louis Cleveland Cincinnati Milwaukee and Louisville are exempted. local underwriters boards set their own rates. Details and the new schedule are to be reviewed by the Chicago board.
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Western Union
Mercantile
Western Wa
Chicago
St Loui
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Milwaukee
Loninville
Boards of
Underwaters
Chicago Board
Western Toons
Notable Figures and Oddities in Early 20th Century Notices
J D Rees offered $1,000 by Paris Matin for a fifteen minute talk. Mentions of Georges Westinzhans inventor of a 100 hp machine. Mayor Bkergef of Montreal addressed as his worship. Dr Francis Rinmient elected president of the American physicians association. Andrew Carnegie praised by Gravesend official. Casacus ambassador to US heads to Europe for health. Weylgrnscherneld buys Prudence Island farm to house crippled children. Reynolds of Boston named assistant secretary of the US Treasury, notes on fountain pen use.
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John D. Reexefetler
Paris
George’ Westinzhans
Bkergef
Montréal
S &S
Francis P. Rinmient
New York
Association of American Phyasicians
Andrew Carnegie
Gravesend
Melville
Yate
James BH. Reynolds
Boston
United States Treasury
Cedar Rapids tragedy as seven children drown in river
A picnic on Cedar River near Cedar Rapids ends in multiple deaths. Seven sisters and friends drown as the sand bar collapses under them while rescuers, including the mother, try to save them. The victims range from 7 to 16 years old.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Miligbote-In- Cedar River
Lucile. Sweeting
Hazel Sweeting
Gladys Sweeting
Josie. Sweeting
Ruth Coyle
Cara. Coyle
Clara Esher
Lucille
Yistel
Gladys
Josie
Cora
Clara Usher
Ruth Mersey
Portics 3 Politicians and Prohibition Issues Rise
The Democratic convention in Harrsburg nominated Lewis Empery Jr for Governor amid controversy over a former Democratic leader. Senator Bailey defends against charges linked to Hearst and Cosmo politan. The Republican State Convention renominates Gov. Cobb at Portland, while the Tillman bill limits corporate political contributions to elections and Senate votes.
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Timothy D. QuinCan
Congress
New York City
Harrsburg
Lewis Empery, Jr
Tancol Party
Guffey
W Fried
Richard Croker
Tammany
W. J. Bryan
United States
Cosmopolitan
Senate
David Graham Phillipe
Bailey
Texas
Bearst
Cos Opolitan
Barley
Hearst
New York
Teras
Phillips
John H. Kirby
Railroads
Rey
la Follette
Hailey
William T. Cobb
Portland
Tillman
Minnesota students work to pay their way through college
Nearly half of University of Minnesota students support themselves with jobs on and off campus. A State payroll reported nearly ten thousand dollars paid to students this year while YMCA records show over eight thousand earned by student workers in various roles. Many balance studies with service jobs in labs, offices, dining rooms, and retail, with trades and campus printers seen as stable paths. Berlin completes a suburban canal linking the Havel and Spree rivers, a major urban project opened by the Emperor and operated by Berlin’s municipal canal authority.
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Minnesota University
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis
Universited
Berlin
Havel
Teltow
Caudell
Trade conditions and outlook in 1906 Chicago economy
Market reports show rising prices in steel and rail equipment with steady building activity and growing bridge and track work. Hides, wool, and grain gain while receipts of lumber and shipments fall. commercial paper offerings remain moderate. Failures decline in the Chicago district while overall trade prospects improve with crop maturity.
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Feiblesale
Bank of Learnings
Chicago
Setazopathy
New York
United States
Iurist Fear
Canada
Et Test
Jean —Dun
Market Summary of Cattle Hogs and Grains Across Cities
Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Milwaukee Buffalo New York report mixed cattle hogs and sheep prices by city and grade. Wheat No 2 and No 1 white and red futures noted with oats rye and barley ranges. Butter eggs and potatoes shown with regional variations and shipping steers listed at several dollar ranges.
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Chicago
Indianapolis
Ste. Otis
St. Louis
Detroit
Milwaukee
New-York
Philadelphia tragedy ends in the death of Minnie Cunningham
Charles Cunningham, 40, shot and killed his wife Minnie, 25, in Philadelphia after a confrontation. In Elyria Ohio, three men posing as robbers clashed with four police officers in a separate incident. Rhode Island cotton mill operators face a rising wagon tax affecting industry, with details to be announced. The grand larceny case Sue versus Indre William A. Serr proceeded amid court delays.
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Charles Cunningham
Minnie
Philadelphia
Elyria
Ohio
Rhode Island
Indre Wiliam A. Serr
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