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Newspaper
Geneseo Republic
Location
Geneseo, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1906
Page
14
Sixteen pages note on Panama Canal scrap junk selling 7 406 tons of cast iron for $60 000 prompting canal officials to estimate possible value up to $4 000 000 as many acres hold similar machinery. Officials say 30 miles of ground are strewn with such debris.
Five deaths are reported from heat in Duluth Mann as temperatures rose to 95 degrees in shade. The article notes extreme conditions affecting players, workers, and residents, with multiple fatalities and related hazards across streets and docks.
Report indicates fish hatcheries produced almost two billion fry in the fiscal year with high activity across facilities. A separate incident from Minneapolis details two men suffocated by gas in an elevator shaft. Lund was first affected and fell, his companion tried to rescue him but both perished while rope rescue failed.
A caddy was struck by lightning and killed instantly during a sudden thunderstorm on the Glen Tacho golf ranks where the Western golf championship was being played on S&S Lane Ba Magion.
The Republican win in Maine confirms party control as Congressman Littlefield, facing labor group resistance, is reelected by a smaller margin than two years ago reflecting shifting support.
In Scranton, Nettie and Emily Smith died in a blaze while their father Fred Smith lies seriously burned after attempting to rescue them. The girls' clothing reportedly caught fire during the incident.
James A. Devin, a poor fireman from Facanaba Munch, received S95,000 from the North German Liowls for securing a patent.
Government crop report shows a rise in cereal yields with record production expectations. Officials note continued strong output despite earlier forecasts and anticipate higher overall farm results for the year.
A wealthy gas industry figure Clarence Ko Wooster, described as president of the People, killed himself in the bathroom of his Chicago apartment. A woman died in an auto wreck near Milpitas. Mrs Camille B. Miller of Maliand and Mrs Marian Van Verne Berkel are named as affected parties. a student at the State University lies in critical condition.
Tens of thousands gather in Lincoln as William Jennings Bryan returns from a national tour. Gov. Mickey presides at a nonpartisan welcome with Mayor Brown and Lincoln Chamber leaders. Bryan’s brief remarks praise the crowd and his travels, followed by a hallway handshake reception.
President Roosevelt officially endorses simplified spelling. Rev Dr Walter W Sheary and Dr James A Murray join the simplified spelling board along with Carnegie patrons. The board faces widespread inquiries about rules while critics doubt rapid adoption. Advertising pages by John Wanamaker and Plaur & Co highlight early adoption.
Ex President Grover Cleveland acts as referee for three major life insurers and rules against continuing income tax rebates on English policies, affecting English policyholders and prompting big savings for the companies. The decision blocks rebates on American policies under the new rebate law, ending a practice insurers used to absorb the tax.
Readable fragments mention the Cuban uprising, Bolshevik activity, Russia's Gen Trepoff rumor, ample corn promises, a possible presidential message signed Theodor Roosevelt, an earthquake travel note, and Washington Star quips.
Russian troops used cannon in Sledice Poland after terrorists fired on soldiers. A general slaughter followed with 200 Jews killed and 1000 wounded, 3000 taken captive. Looting, arson, and executions spread through Plenka and surrounding streets as troops stormed homes and shops.
Census bulletin reports a 4 percent rise in manufacturing establishments from 216,200 in 1900 to 216,200 in 1905, with capital up 41 percent to 12.5 billion. Product value climbs to 14.8 billion, wages rise 16 percent, and officers and clerks expand 43 percent. Wage earners reach 5,470,321 with total salaries of 2.61 billion.
A jumble of biographical quips notes rulers and titled figures from Europe and Asia. Highlights include references to Fiore Count Tolstoi and Duke of Wellington, mentions of the King of Portugal, Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman, and Lord Minto. It also cites a claimed trip cost of 300000 dollars and a Swiss composer’s retirement after forty years. The text weaves curious opinions on language, gaelic, and a famed beard in Europe.
The article describes rapid town formation in the Dakotas with 136 new towns appearing in a year, driven by railroad extensions from lines like Minneapolis and St. Paul, Great Northern, Soo, and others. It explains prelocation of towns by speculators, moves to a preferred route, and townsite sales with auctions, public improvements, and donations to mills and schools. It notes railroads’ control over siting, and cites Plane and Dallas moving towns to catch railroad access. A separate note mentions typhoid-linked sparrow mortality in Three Oaks, Michigan, traced to dead sparrows around a water works standpipe.
In Brantford Canada a wireless aeroplane by Prof Alexander Graham Bell had its first test before scientists. Operated by wireless energy from dynamos the craft rose to about 200 feet then returned to base after a full circular maneuver without mishap.
Chicago reports show mid summer activity improving across industries. Manufacturing demand expands and iron and steel costs rise. Retail stocks thin and summer goods sell well while failures in the district rise to 25. Shipping and rail traffic peak as fall movement begins and crop yields hint at larger winter purchases.
In a global tour, Surgeon General Rixey assesses naval hospital setups in Yokohama, Nagasaki, Shanghai, Manila, Cavite, and Olongapo. He notes Yokohama’s hospital as well managed with full medical jurisdiction, praises Manila sanitation, finds Olongapo sick quarters lacking, and plans a new enlisted men’s house near Honolulu and a Norfolk style hospital design informed by London facilities.
A mountain landslide near Kwareli in the Telaw valley, Caucasus, buried 255 people and destroyed acres of crops and cattle. Tiflis records 120000 residents and warnings from Greek priests were recalled during the panic as refugees fled to Avlabar’s church.
Chicago stock yards packing companies report a substantial rise in domestic shipments for the first seven months of the year, despite extensive scrutiny by federal state and city officials and widespread press criticism. July and year to date figures show rising totals in beef, cured meats and lard, with 1906 leads over 1904 and 1905 in pounds shipped.
Reports show New Britain raising minimum pay to 400 dollars while Milwaukee pays college graduates 100 dollars more. New Jersey teachers average 508.83 annually with slight rise, Iowa focuses on school grounds care, Russia allocates 20 cents per head to education. Berlin establishes forest sanatoria for weakly students as part of municipal effort.
Notes of Current Events describe a two story temporary city hall for San Francisco with a cost at private Harold Bing of Minnesota. A Troop H member of the Fifteenth United States Cavalry was struck by a pass and likely fatally injured at an appointed time. Vice Chancellor Pitney of the Reeves Engine Company faces liabilities of 313 00 and assets of 258 000.
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