World and Domestic News Briefs Chronicle
A weekly digest notes varied items from the era. Domestic stories include a New York tragedy after a husband’s death, a fatal car plunge in Long Branch, and a woman’s suicide by gas in Chicago. Overseas mentions cover Roosevelt’s New England trip, coal strike tensions, naval and railway matters, and a Philippines visit for inspection.
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Josephine Vellmer
Bettels
Ter
New York City
Government
J. ¥. Mathews
J. Cole
Long Branch
N. J
Horace G. Burt
Union Pacific Road
Omaha
Keokuk
Peevitent Roosevelt
New England
Toet
New York
Nelson A. Biles
Philippines
H. McCumpsey
Gehring
Neb
Political and legal notes from a busy American year
A compact roundup reports guilty pleas of several figures in a Defra related military supply scandal, and fines of four dollars each. It notes the U S gold output value, a fatal wreck near Minnis Station with six laborers killed, and President Roosevelt delivering speeches in Malone and Hanger. Also covered are a large bequest to Mrs. Fair's estate, a fatal double murder and suicide in New York, pension payments, and various political nominations and appointments, plus regional disasters and notable deaths.
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TW Tuner
J. W. Woodworth
Router
XNI
Bickerstall
Rainwases
Michigan
United States
Tron Motntate
Minnis Station
J. T
Roosevelt
Malone
Hanger
Knox
Europe
Panama Canal
Lnte
Charles T. Fair
Gan Francisco
Tfe
Christian Ganz
Mire
Tizale Hall
Arethur W. Campbell
New York
Me’ Serial Department
Qadresa
A. M. Rose
Barnes Aviation
Saratoga
N. Y
Brunsinn
John Jones
Jackson
Senator Hawkes
Utah
Navajo
Miles
Mauda Ik
California
National League of Republican Clubs
Cluvago
Wynne
Portal
Interstate Commission
E.R. Pusson
James Wallace
Chisige
Montana
Percy
White
West Virginia
New River
Condield
Houghton County
Mich
Carey
Ler
Chicago
Chicago & Eastern
Mipais Road
Terre Monte
Joe
Reece Wagoner
Little Rock
Tamaqua
Twelfth Regiment
Groundless claim on South African veterans to Philippines
SUREIGN reports a groundless claim that the United States seeks South African veterans to fight in the Philippines. The London board of trade notes wage deals for English workers. King Victor Emmanuel departs Rome for Berlin with a hearty farewell. The European warfront sees gunboat bombardments and casualties. Marechal Wakeley repeats that the American army will be the world’s best. Rebels retake a Tangytian stronghold near Port au Prince as government troops push advances. British troops move toward the western border of the Transval and facing rising Kelliva. General Mugon states Germany’s internal unrest and opposition to the world’s peace efforts.
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United States
Philippines
London Board of Trade
England
Victor Emmanuel
Glen
Rome
Berlina
Bield
Marechal Wakeley
Port Au Prince
Transvilal
Kulliva
Conpad
Mugon
Herllo
Frag
Eee
Cond
Germany
Global turmoil and disasters echo across seas and lands
Reported killings strike Humacao Puerto Rico and Mindanao in August. Mindanao toll rises to 100s with 20 dead in the Philippines. U S generals witness army reviews in Merlin. In Malacca a collision sinks 21 aboard the Tring Alexander and Bon Hin Guin. Cholera spreads near Martinique and a European-Asian rift widens as indemnity talks stall.
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Humacao
Porto Rica
Mindamiy
Philippines
Aujl
Corin
Young
Wao
Merlin Angents
Straits of Malacca
Tring Alexander Junit
Martinique
Chotera
Techie
Tava
Japan
Greal
Britain
America
Langford clash injures captain and bayonet fracas seen
In Langford Massachusetts Captain W HM Telm of Company K Twelfth Regiment was slightly hurt after a clash with strikers. Soldiers bayoneted about half a dozen strikers amid the melee. Additional items note Nicaragua Colombia tensions and other unrelated incidents across the nation.
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Langford
HM. Telm
Colombia
Nicaragua
Ist
Union of
Chicago
Union
Consolidated Traction Companies
Ada Gyng
Mel Charles 4.Tingey
New York
Roosevelt
Jack Frostie Woder
Brickwell, Olkla
Mice Combs
Ernest
Minor News Items From earlier Times in Cuba, Boxer War, and Endowments
A Cuba senator plans repealing all U S involvement on the island while the Rose Steel Car Co of New York has orders valued over 20000 490 for new cars. Luther F H Margh a Cadet Webster Inn partner died at Mille towns aged 88. Debe W Geter predicts prosperity worldwide not seen for eras. German consul system rapidly expanding in numbers and efficiency. Powers surrender to Chinese central authority at Tientsin with Boxer War veterans alive. Surveys seek precise western border facings to gauge soil winter depth. Marriage valued at 15000000 linked to United Brator Shiphurting Co property in New Jersey. Rear Admiral Taylor notes crews ranked for ware rank aboard. Andrew Care Beple’s 19000000 university endowment funds life origin research. Norway elects three governors among natives Charles N Worrett third in line. Vandertilt retires from driving. New York and New Pant tenders follow. Navy training ship duties and court inquiries discussed. Bureau to keep arrivals records to curb frauds in civil records.
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Cuba
United States
Rosect Steel Car Company
New York
Luther Fh Margh
Webster’s Inn
Mlulletuws
News
Debe W. Geter
Tientsin
Agi Yar
Tuumeey
Minnesota
Tod
Malhedok
United Brator
New Jersey
Taylor
Andes
Duliner
Faplin
Pharent
Andrew Care
Torwosrewic
Mree Patlives
Norway
Soall Duka
Charles N. Worrett
Une
Vandertilt
Lei
W Taeatlan
Chix Can
Wasistinge
Twin City Markets Prices and Dairy Notes
Minneapolis markets report prices for grains, poultry, butter, and dairy products. Listings include flax, butter creamery, creamery margarine, and Upland fancy wheat. Cattle and hog prices appear with figures for various grades and futures.
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Minneapolis
Burley
President Roosevelt's Newport Visit and Park Outing
The president's party spent a calm evening at Lakehurst and planned a Newport outing. They enjoyed boating and fishing on Lake Humtpes while in the vicinity, with Sen. Reilfieh Practar awaiting to accompany the party through Verniant and amid cordial exchanges.
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State Way
State Way, and Was Tot Shly Be Teaver Here Wuell Ten O'Clock In the Morehug
Newport
Geent Park
Tly
Carvin
New York
Humtpes
Senadar Reeltieh Practar
Verniant
Senatey Beoe
Prysiilept Roosevell
Vwentsville
Ali Ateaa
Ela
Tive Wen
Roncevelt
Final sessions at Grant Rapids convention on municipal papers
Aug 10 Grant Rapids Mich final sessions of the American Municipalities convention featured papers on street paving municipal ownership and reform. B F Fendell proposed a combine of U S cities to fix sheet asphalt prices.
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Grant Rapids
Mich
B. F. Fendell
Bullimore
United States
William B. Doyle
Akron
Ghia
Jonathnn A. Sullivan
Hartford
Conn
C.K. Comapiell
Des Moines
Toho I Slevely
Tullimore
Markets Show Mixed Movements Across Commodities
The market report lists varied movements in futures and spot prices for staples like corn, wheat, oats, rye, barley, butter, potatoes, eggs, flour, and cattle. It notes higher wheat and corn, weaker rye, steady butter and potatoes, and mixed livestock values with buyers and sellers adjusting to current conditions.
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Conia
YMC
Ettityy MaWac
Solgeic
Barly Ohbles
Minnesota
Iowa State News Ticket Nominates State Officers and Congress
The prohibition platform supports manufacture and sale restrictions on intoxicating beverages and calls for equal suffrage regardless of sex race or color. It advocates direct popular election of United States senators and arbitration in labor disputes. Nominated officials include W. W. Joward auditor, HM. Reedy attorney general HM. Reedy, J. B. Ferguson judge, and W. D. Elwell for Congress among others.
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Etule
Enprention
Wilerlod
W. W. Joward
Waverlys
Ainie
HM. Reedy
Prallapadicommise Laner
Al+bright
Ex Moines County
J. B. Ferguson
Cedar County
Supreme Court
J. A. Larves
Dallas County
Parretio Court
B. A. Graves
Mitchel County
Hartlay
W. C. Shepard
Fairelt Revond
Prastla Haron
Wilton Dunelion
John A. Earl
Waterloo
I. McGregor
Maron City
Matenti Smith
Cedar Traples
J.D
Lightning Damage Across SE Iowa From Storms
Severe storms swept through southeastern Iowa causing extensive damage. In Keokuk area more than 100 lightning strikes damaged property. Cedar Rapids saw between $100,000 and $200,000 in losses including washed rail lines, lawns, bridges, sidewalks, and flooded basements. A double murder near Mascatine left Jesse Toman and his wife murdered for money, with a tramp suspected. Officials report council leaders and hospital superintendents appointed for new terms. A Des Moines pastor was shot, McKinney under arrest. Ottumwa liquor organization formed to push reform. Parsons College main building in Fairfield burned, estimated loss $600,000 with $21,500 on building and $1,000 contents insured.
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Iowa
Keokuk
Cedar Rapids
Washington weather bureau weekly crop report summary
The Washington weather bureau reports Iowa sees excessive rainfall causing wheat and oats damage. Corn is bulky and heavily earred but many plants remain green. most advanced corn may still be safe. Apples and potatoes are fair to good overall with variable conditions.
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Roy
Washington Weather Bureauways
Iowa
Clinton mayor dies after brief illness in office
Briet H Hughes dies in Clinton after a brief illness while serving his third term as mayor. The era includes various regional notes such as reunions, bank openings, stock changes, and political nominations across Adair, Union, Keokuk, Muscatine, Cherokee, and Cherokee areas, with several deaths and a suicide reported among local figures.
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Briet
B.A. Hughes
Clinton
Southern Town Veterans and Old Bettlers’ Association
Tovilla
Adair County
Charles City
Verdin
Veterann Agsatution
Union
F Kuhir Temple
Order of the Myntic Shrine
Fragmented 1901 clipping on animals and industry notes
The text notes elephants and their intelligence, mentions St. Louis gin production, a lever pen trunk strap, artificial butterflies, and a plan to mark a schoolhouse site near Buffalo. It cites 1807 Athoothouse history and a 1813 British burning, plus vessel counts in 1901 versus 1901 figures for the United States.
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St. Louis
Hetary Iitsennik
Buffalo
United States
Faithful Friend Seeks Relief Through Dodd's Kidney Pills
Lenox Missouri Sept letter from W H Thrown details twelve months of backache and nearly constant pain. A friend advised Dodd's Kidney Pills, and after two boxes the back pain eased and he regained health. He expresses gratitude and urges others to consider the remedy.
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Lenox
W. H
Dodd
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Mont Agr
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German National Bank of
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President Aulley
League of American Municipalities
Grand Rapids
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People's Party of
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Frankforty
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Congress
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James Lingle
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Iowa State News
Mascatine
Mississippi River
Jesse Toman
Mimuelt
Board of Control
St. W. Rathert
Council Bluff
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Nax E. Witte
Clarinds, Hospital
Frank Lomark
First African Baptist Church
AN McKinney
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McKinney
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Anton Heeb
Duybugue
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Parsone College
Fairfield
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Farmers’ Savings Bank
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Jed Jolson
Crexca
Andrew Johnson Company
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Henry EF. Fawyers
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Muscatine County
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Hamlin
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