Four Burglars Capture After Desperate Farm Fight
In Farmington Michigan on March 15 a mob of four hundred men and boys fought three burglars hiding in a wood patch west of the village. Over a thousand shots were exchanged. the trio, George Senith John Taylor and Jim Willian on, surrendered under a white flag. Williamson was shot in neck and head, Smith in back and legs, Taylor in face and legs. The wounded were taken to the village. officers then moved them by crowd pressure to Pon tine jail for safety.
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Farmington
Mich
George Senith
John Taylor
Jim Willianon
Williamson
Smith
Taylor
Pontine
Violet
Volet
Theo
Dr. Melville
Case
Violet Kensingtonly
Lie
Kritzinger Raiders in Albany District Aftermath
Boer commandos under Kritzinger moved north of Adelaide Cape Colony passing the town on both sides without attack. A Boer patrol captured four native scouts, shot three, and carried off horses and fowl. Britain may owe £10,000 for the raiders thefts, while the invaders were civil to residents and paid cash for supplies.
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Adelaide
Cape Colony
Kritzinger
Kritzingers
Allbany
Great Britain
Fielding Becomes Focus in Shortest Canadian Budget Speech
Ottawa reports that Mr Fielding delivered the budget speech the shortest in Commons history, outlining a year end surplus and a forecasted large surplus for the current year. He noted minimal tariff changes, future beetroot sugar machinery aid, and an anticipated one million dollars for iron and steel bounties drawn from the treasury. Osler Clancy and Sir Richard Cartwright spoke, with adjournment moved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Fielding
Canadian Commons
Messrs
Osler
Clancy
Richard Cartwright
Deaf Girl’s Hearing Restored by New Electrical Invention
In New York a 19 year old, totally deaf since childhood, regained hearing after a demonstration at the New York Academy of Medicine. An electrical device shown to professionals enabled her to hear words and repeat them. Deaf mutes from the New York Institution for the Deaf attended under instructor William H. Vantassel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Academy of Medicine
New York Institution For the Instruction of
Craint
William H. Vantassel
King Edward backs church unity while pledging concord
London reports King Edward asserts loyalty to the established church and promises to cooperate with nonconformists to maintain civil and religious liberty. In Canada W A Sutton mortally wounds himself during a risky pistol misfire while handling an old revolver. Ottawa names Frederick T Congdon as Yukon legal adviser with a $5000 yearly salary and council seat.
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London
Edward
Hrockville
W. A. Sutton
Prescott
Sutton
Ottawa
Frederick Tennyson Congdon
Halifax
Council of the
Yukon Territory
William H. P. Clement
Toronto
Congdon
Yukon Council
Impressive Imperial Function for Duke of Cornwall’s Austra lia voyage
London remarks on the Duke of Cornwall traveling to Australia with an imperial function. The King and Queen will ride in a Victoria in semistate, the Ophir will accompany the royal yacht along the Solent, with no other major spring or summer events planned.
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London
Duke of Cornwall
Australia
Victoria
Royal Yacht
Ophir
Solent
Glasgow
Montreal reports and global items March 15
The March 15 notes include the Herie chocolate works creditor claim of 2030 in Montreal, death of James Huddart in England, a fatal Brooklyn tenement fire at 270 Atlantic Avenue, and a Grand Trunk station fight between a convict and guards. Additional items cover Catalonia factory unrest, a Denver pugilist shooting, and London financial forecasts.
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Montreal
Herie Chocolate Works
George A. Alden A Co
New York
Montraal
Fastbourne
England
James Huddart
Canada
Huddart
Atlantic Avenue
Brooklyn
Grand Trunk Station
Kingston Penitentiary
Boiler explosion kills three on Lehigh Valley coal train
Telegraphic briefs recount a boiler blast on engine 633 near Mud Run killing three. additional notes cover British navy shipbuilding costs, Boer family arrival on Portuguese ships, and Canadian Pacific Railway improvements between Montreal and Owen Sound totaling $120,000.
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Wilkesbarre
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Mudrun
Montreal
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Owen Sound
Winnipeg markets price list for flour, grains and produce
Market note shows prices in Winnipeg for flour brands and mill feeds, oats, corn chop, oats, mill feeds, butter, cheese, eggs, vegetables, dressed meats, poultry, hides, wool, tallow, and foxed items. Entries include butter 15 to 16c per pound packages, potatoes 40 to 45c per bushel, beef 4.5 to 6c, eggs 20c per dozen, and wool 8 to 15c per pound depending on grade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake of the Woods
Shakespearean Criticism Echoes From Baltimore Review
Baltimore American reports a local reaction to a Shakespeare show titled Julius Caesar at the Opry House. Mr Moddergrass comments that the performance drew from school exhibits spanning two decades, praising the presentation as cohesive rather than mere collage.
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Shakespeare
Moddergrass
Julius Cresar
Opry House
Baltimore American
Notable Figures Show Wide Range Of Interests In Brief Items
The newsletter notes Ernest Seton Thompson’s mistaken Paderewski associations and a proposed Mexico leave. It cites Rudolf Pall’s Europe weather outlook and Queen of Holland as a keen reader favoring Setist novels. It mentions Sir Hiram Maxim, Osiris prize at Paris, and Lucene Wolf’s China tour impressions.
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Ernest Seton Thompson
Paderewski
Mexico
Rudolf Pall
Europe
Macei
Hiram Maxim
America
Republic
Armstrong
M. Eucene Wolf
China
Holy Fathers
Dad
Bin
San Francisco Plans Move to Unite City Library Collections
A movement in San Francisco seeks a single roof for all special, technical, and general subscription libraries. The city hosts a dozen scientific societies struggling with rent, taxes, and expenses and would welcome consolidation of their book collections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
California
Manitoba Legislature Debates Railway Bill in Winnipeg
In Winnipeg March 9 to 13 the Manitoba legislature debated railway bills and related measures. The second reading passed 23 to 9 with amendments rejected 23 to 9. Premier Greenway and Attorney General Campbell led discussions while debates wore on with divisions and calls for public input.
Winnipeg Railway Bills Dominate Manitoba Legislature Debate
In Winnipeg on March 14 the legislature spent most of the afternoon debating railway bills. Objections to a third reading were rejected after a Speaker ruling, then Roblin moved for the third reading, with Greenway and several members participating. The measure passed 28 to 10. Minor bills were read a second time. On March 15 the session was brief with routine business and the attorney general noting action on a resolution about school lands sales.
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Winnipeg
Messrs. McInnis
Norris
Greenwood
Myers
Greenway
Speaker
Roblin
Messrs. Greenway
Rogers
McInnes
Young
Fowler
Bernier
Dominies and Clergy: Tribute Touches Theological Legacy
The era’s church leaders and scholars are honored in a roundup noting Bishop Foley of Detroit praising Bishop Ninde, a London bishop’s library to Newnham College, and the death of Rev Dr Elias Riggs near Constantinople. Riggs, Amherst alumnus and longtime Turkey missionary, died January 17 at his Sentari home.
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St. Petersburg
Foley
Roman Catholiec
Detroit
Ninde
Methodist Church
London
Creighton
Newnham College
Mimany Yuare
Elias Riggs
Sentari
Constantingle
Amherst
Turkey
Europe
America
New Proavidence
N. J
Andover Seminary
Isu
Observant Charles Returns Dropped Card
A visitor arrives while Charles’s mother is away. He presents the card to the caller and notes a tissue fluttering from the case. He nonchalantly retrieves the paper and hands it back, saying the tissue is a cigarette paper.
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Charles
Mamma
Albany Journal
Items of Interest From 1900 U S Progress and World Trends
A compilation notes 1102 merchant vessels built in 1900, about four libraries including one in Timpa with Spanish books endowed by Queen Christina, Spain planning wireless telegraphy to its territories, only three U S banks with 2 million capital up to 1701, 3601 national banks last year, total bank capital near 5 billion dollars, labor shifts in Europe as French olive groves are abandoned with 40000 olive trees uprooted in Marseille department in six months.
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United States
Bureau of Navigation
Timpa
Christina
Spain
Morocco
Aed
Italy
Africa
Marseilles
Physician Warns Against Routine Habits Endangering Health
Dr Schweninger of Bismarck challenges the idea that regular routines preserve vitality and extend life. He argues routine is harmful to health and urges caution against overreliance on everyday patterns.
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Schweninger
Bisnarck
New York World
Cork legs and rubber debate at a punchline exchange
In a brief quip from St. Paul Pioneer, Mr Goswell notes cork legs aren’t cork, prompting Mr Dekane to ask what they’re made of. The reply suggests rubber, joking that it helps leg pulling.
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Mr. Goswell
Mr. Dekane
St. Paul
Canadian Pacific Railways Weekly North American Service Summary
Schedule fragment lists routes from Montreal and Toronto to New York and western points via multiple legs. Mentions daily service on prairie and western lines, with intermediate stops such as Brandon Lethbridge Coast and Kootenay districts and connections to Chicago Saint Paul Selkirk and Prince Albert Edmonton Fort Erie and other destinations. James Oborne, General Superintendent Agent, appears as issuing official.
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Montreal
Toronto
New York
All Rail
Daiy
Praire Brandon
Lethbr Coast
Kootenay
Prairie
Grandon
Sun
Gretpa
West Selkirk
Stonewall
Tucson
Woo Deloraine
Totermediate
Nore
Souris
Prince Albert
Edmonton
Wea
Sam We Famonton
Thurs
Frisat San
Mon
Lan James Oborne
Ce Ee Eee
Feeding a Python at Che Bronx Zoo Feeds Largest Snake
The East Indian female python measuring 27 feet 6 inches was fed after a struggle by Chief Keeper Snyder and two assistants. Keepers wrestled the massive reptile from its den to insert four rabbits, then repeated the process after a failed attempt. The other pythons in the cage included a 25 feet 4 inches and a 23 feet 6 inches individual, with the 23 footer already eating semimonthly chickens.
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Zoological Gardens of
Che Bronx
Snyder
Hooper Snyder
Secadl
Poeremen
Bow
Banile
The Chicago Record On Artistic Life Reflections
A fragment from the Chicago Record quotes discussions on the idea of the artistic life. The dialogue hints at creativity and daily routines with a wry edge.
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Chicago Record
Feve Cress Named Inquirers Exchange Odd Patter
Dialogue shows a playful exchange between Lady and Mr Vigge with Mr Pigge asking for the biggest ope and mentioning etree Feve Cress in a quirky, almost riddle like banter.
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Mr. Vigge
Mr Pigge
1901 Year End Reflection From a Deskkeeper
A deskkeeper muses on the familiarity of the year 1901 while noting the unusual two-digit ending pattern. He explains that people rarely see a year with two digits at once and contrasts the feel of 1900 and 1901 as the century turns.
The Broxen Betrotral
Theo Chester succumbs to deadly temptation over Violet Kensington and a troubled doctor Melville finalizes a grim rescue offer. Dr Walter Melville reveals his love and pledges secrecy while Theo pleads for time to decide her fate beneath the beech trees at dawn.
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Melville
Theo
Violet
Theo Chester
Fergne
Walter Melville
Rosecliff
Remay
Dr. Melville
Theo Os
Flight Through the Park Pursues a Guilty Woman
A frightened woman flees hospital grounds pursued by accusatory townsfolk after guilt over a tragic death. She recalls the moment she failed to save the bride and now hides in green shadows as fear and shame overwhelm her. Deeds and remorse haunt her as she tries to escape judgment.
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Theo
White
Harry Strathmore
Violet
Oma
Dr Chase Kidney Liver Pills Praised By Ontario Resident
A Consecon Ontario resident recounts relief from Bright's disease after five boxes of Dr Chase Kidney Liver Pills. He notes relief from back and kidney pain, improved urination, and renewed ability to work. A Justice of the Peace verifies the testimonial. Pills cost 25 cents a box at dealers or Edimanson Bates & Co Toronto.
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Chase
Consecon
Ont
James Odellihunt
Prince Edward County
Bright
Searly
Dr. Chase
Edimanson, Bates & Co
Tos Lronto
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BORKS
Pominion Parliament
Belleville
H. R. Dowgall
K.C
MebDougall
Queenstown
Kid’ McCoy
White Sar Line
Oceanic
Saratoon
Madrid
Hayter
Catalonia
Jenver
Jumnny Googan
Frank Salter
Salter
J. E. Wannemaker
J. C. Webber
the Times This Morning
Louisville
Moverport
Sotoc
Lord Minvo
Mr. Borden
Cot. Steele
Rideau Ball
Baden-Powell
Arthur Saupeders Gore
Earl of
Arran
Leavenworth
Kan
Andy Wilburn
Sam Thornburn
Joe Turner
Join Wilson
Millwood
Hodson
Norwood
Mass
Ralph
Bateman
Ela Fo Whites
Miss White
Washington
Col
William Carey Sanger
Root
C. PR
White Pass
Yukon
Pawson
St. George's Hall
Young Liberal Club
Gowanda
Fisher Glue Company
John Gardney
Listowel
A. F McMahon
Stratford
W. W Blackford
Lehigh Valley Road
Parkview
Horles
Lorenzo Marques
Delagoa Bay
Fort Willem, Bic
Shakespearean Criticism
Villans Enacett
Reston Museum of Fine Ars
Ind SD
Warren
Holland
Scott
Dickens
Ly. Gi. BE. Morrison
London Times
Dietrich
Nebraska
Ower
Lincoln
William CC. Whitnes
Lord Byron
Newstead Abbey
Manitoba
Wisnipg
Campbell
House
C. N. BR
the Dominie
Observant
Little Charlies
Canadian Pacific Railway
Northern AY. CO
Gladstone
Makinak
Dauphin
Gladtone
Boceess Ceeseese
Wienipe
Winnieens
Swan River
Swan ‘River
Grandview
Winnip
Grandy
Warread
Thur
Laura Jean Libbey
Detroit Free Presa
Ward
J.P
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