German Farmers Sail For United States To Study Methods
A 46 member German agricultural delegation leaves Hamburg aboard the Pretoria for New York to study American farming. Included are two Bohemian counts Eugene Von Leedebur and Franz Vou Kinsky plus Baron Von Schurbein and several government officials. The pamphlet advises light summer clothing and smoking cigars under ten cents. The USDA program plans 700 miles of travel to the Pacific and return in May and June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
German Agricultural Society
United States
Hamburg
New York
Pretoria
Eugene von Léedebur
Franz Vou Kinsky
Baron von Schurbein
F. Brettreich
Alfred Dietrich
F. von Pracher
United States Department of Agriculture
Fight Over Young Chase Sparks Courtroom Testimony
In Lafayette Indiana on April 17 attorney Dan Sims for Fred Chase clashed with Al Kemler for Mr and Mrs Duhme of Cincinnati over the possession of Moses Fowler Chase the heir described as a millionaire. Sims struck Kemler and was fined 25 which was remitted after apology. The court kept the boy under its jurisdiction and barred the Duhmes aunt and uncle from interference while doctors deemed him insane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
Ind
Dan Sims
Fred Chase
Moses Fowler Chase
al Kemler
Charles Duhme
Cincinnati
Young Chase
Kem Jer
Chase
Hero of Mafeking Is Here Visit By Baden-Powell
Major Gen. R. Baden-Powell the hero of Mafeking, recently named chief of cavalry in the English army, is in the United States incognito to study American tactics. He visited the war department and met Secretary of War Lamont, Lt. Gen. Miles, and Adjutant General Corbin. Fort Myer cavalry troops gave a drill and tacticals exhibition for the visitor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
R. Baden-Powell
King
United States
War Department
Hoot
Miles
Corbin
Fort Myer
Senators to visit Alaska for territorial inquiry
Washington April 17 Senator Beveridge of Indiana named Senators Inilingham Vermont Burnham New Hampshire Nelson Minnesota and Patterson Colorado as a subcommittee to visit Alaska this summer to investigate conditions and recommend legislation or amendments to existing laws when the Senate reassembles
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Beveridge
Indiana
Committee On Territories
Inilingham
Vermont
Burnham
New Hampshire
Nelson
Minnesota
Patterson
Colorado
Alaska
Senate
Chicago Centennia to invite Roosevelt for centennial
The Chicago centennial executive committee plans to go to St Louis on April 29 to invite President Roosevelt to be Chicago’s guest for one week during the September centennial celebration. They also aim to invite cabinet officers diplomats senators representatives and senior Canadian officials.
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St. Louis
Roosevelt
Chicago
Opening of National League Season Brings Mixed Results
In Cincinnati Pittsburg defeated the Reds 7 to 1 as Harper walked eight and Philippi pitched well. St Louis edged Chicago 2 to 1 in a tight pitchers battle with Brain and Lowe turning a notable double play. Games in Philadelphia and New York were postponed due to wet grounds.
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Chicago
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
Philipp
Harper
R.H.E
Peitz
Philippi
Phelps
St. Louis
Brain
Lowe
Evers
Toms
Currie and
Ryan
Taylor
Kling
Philadelphia
Boston
New York
Brooklyn
Newark
St. Louise
Flour Mills Shut Down In Minneapolis Northwest
The North Western Miller reports every flour mill in Minneapolis and most merchant spring wheat mills in Minnesota and the Northwest have shut down indefinitely. They cite intolerable conditions in flour manufacture and sales, loss in milling due to high cash wheat prices, low spirits of millers, and unequal freight rates from Duluth to Buffalo. The paper notes boatfreight rates at two cents per bushel for wheat versus nine cents per hundred pounds for manufactured flour, driving grinding infeasible until rates align or wheat prices rise.
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Minneapolis
Northwestern
Minnesota
Northwest
Duluth
Buffalo
Burned to Death in Bear Creek Home
Phoebe Wesley Heley aged 75 and Jiblue Heley aged 16 were found burned to death in their Bear Creek farm home six miles south of Tomaha. Robbery and murder are suspected as the fire started to cover the crime. The coroner will investigate.
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Tomaha
Phoebe
Jiblue Heley
Bear Creek
Goroner
Jury finds Schissler sane in fatal shooting case
Milwaukee April 17 The jury ruled A J Schissler sane on the night of November 9 when he shot and killed H F William Roul of Watertown as he returned to Schissler residence with Mrs Schissler and two others The defendant will be tried on the charge of murder
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
A. J. Schissler
William Roul
Watertown
German Antarctic expedition members reach Sidney from Kerguelen
Four members of a German Antarctic expedition arrived in Sidney after sixteen months at Kerguelen island. The group endured severe cold and privations. One doctor died and leader Dr Wert was not expected to recover. In Appleton Wisconsin the Tilverside Fibre company yielded to plant workers demand for no Saturday night shifts.
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Sidney, N.S. W
Southern Island
Sidney, N. S. W
Korguelen Island
Wert
Appleton
Wis
Tilverside Fibre Company
Diefenderfer Wins Fourth Grand American Handicap
M Diefenderfer of Wood River Nebraska won the fourth Grand American Handicap at mininet targets from the 16 yard line earning 4 of 100. He defeated top marksmen including Max E Hensler who was second with 93. Several competitors tied for third with 92 and eight tied for fourth with 91 as forty three shooters scored 86 or better. Diefenderfer received a gold watch. Hensler a diamond charm.
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Kansas City
M. Diefenderfer
Wood River
Neb
Mies
Max E. Hensler
Battle Creek
Mich
Diefenderter
L. J. Squier
Wilmington
Del
C. B. Adams
Rockwell City
Iowa
Honora
J. M. Hughes
Palmira
Wis
Diefenderfer
Hensler
W. R. Crosby
Fred Gilbert
H. C. Hirschr
EB DP. Fulford
G. G Spencer
Buih
L. Foley
Nichols
C. F. Chingren
Sioux City
Frank ©. Riehl
Alten
Geo. Roll
Blue Island
WFP
L. Rue
Lake Field
Minn
H. Smith
Hartley
Admiral Thomsen Walks Out Of Anti Alcohol Congress
At Bremen the admiral withdrew from the Anti Alcohol congress during Dr Froehlich’s argument on eradicating alcoholism. Protests interrupted F Froehlich as he urged helping workers. the chairman urged open discussion. The emperor sent a telegram of greeting to the congress.
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Bremen
Admiral Thomsen
Wilhelmehaven
Froehlich
Vienna
Dovter
F. Roech
Deibrurek
Thomaen
Dr. Froehlich
Benny Yanger Victor In Ten Round Fight
Benny Yanger of Chicago won a ten round decision over Clarence English of Nebraska City in Kansas City. Yanger dominated all but the second and ninth rounds where English showed fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Bsnnay Yanger
Chicago
Clarence English
Nebraska City
Yanger
Engish
President Roosevelt Enjoys Fine Time in Yellowstone Visit
President Roosevelt arrived in Yellowstone in fine spirits and enjoyed good fishing during a Montana trip. Secretary Loeb met him at Major Pitcher’s headquarters and read a brief statement. the party planned to visit geysers and the Yellowstone Valley.
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Cinnabar
Mont
Roosevelt
Yellowstone
Joeb
Pitcher's
Loeb
Zeysers
Yellowstone Yalis
Evangelical Lutheran Conference Chooses New Berlin Venue
The Springfield district conference of the Evangelical Lutheran church closes a three day session at Mont Palachi with Rev. E Beck presiding. New Berlin is selected as the meeting place for August.
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Springfield
Conference of Evangelical Lutheran Church
Bloomington
Springfield District
The
Evangeliced Lutheran Church
Mont Palachi
E. Beck
Jacksonvile
New Berlin
Favorite Prescription Cited For Women Ailments In Letter
A reader from Belleville, West Virginia, praises Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery for curing female ailments. She reports relief from headaches, backaches, and side pains and mentions sending for The People’s Common Sense Medical Adviser, a 1008 page book, with postage offers.
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Pierce
Tata
Stephens
Belleville, Wood Co
West Va
Dr. Pierce
Feople
Common Sense
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N.Y
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