Various Global Tidbits and Edits From An Early 20th Century Page
A mosaic of short items covers Swiss town schooling tax woes and a discharged teacher, Prussian technical education plans, English and American court notes on divorce and law, a Cuban machete gift story, wartime sentiment from Chicago, Esterhazy heirs, Pittsburgh power concerns, liquor ads limits in Boston, costly physicochemical agents, crime rates by gender, UK import figures, a streetcar fare incident in New York, and miscellaneous quotes and observations reflecting era concerns.
Postmasters Cash Pension Checks At Face Value
A new order lets postmasters at money order offices in small towns cash pension checks at face value for holders living remote from banks. The plan aims to save about a quarter million dollars yearly for pensioners by streamlining payments and reducing transfer costs, while retaining bank accessibility for those in larger cities.
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Washington
United States
Pontoftive Department
Iid
Inaamichak
Hna
Pension Department
Post Office Department
Evans
Heath
Poxtina Stern
Wionstire
Mintyres Court Martial Transcripts Relate Oregon Case
Denver observers heard testimony from Chaplain McIntyre and Captain MeIntyre about the Oregon battleship contract, with references to Captain MeIntyre, Bob Evans, and prize money details. witness notes included scattered remarks on the July 3 battle and a smoke sighting near Cristobal. The session touched on contract influence, eastern builders, and political push rumors, without asserting foul play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colo
Marti
Meg
Oregon
Bob” Evans
Bob
McIntyre
Cristobal Colo
Sampson
Tuttle
MeIntyre
Bob" Evans
Five Year Sentence for Complicity in Murder
Judge Simpson sentences Lawyer Clark to five years hard labor in the penitentiary for complicity in a murder case. Clark pleaded for leniency after a recent verdict of manslaughter in the second degree. Accomplice Mrs. Postlewaite confessed to the killing and awaits trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ciqek
Hotehitann
Kunanny
Ihe Fn
Hotehinwon
Kus
Vet
Simpson
Clark
W. Ci
Postlewaite
Sid Hereon
Cone
Will Strike and Savannah Endure West Indian Cyclone
News from Savannah and surrounding coast reports a West Indian cyclone over Georgia and South Carolina. Winds 50 to 70 mph battered coastal towns with flooding six to eight miles inland. rice crops damaged and property losses feared.
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Ravannah
Sayvac ‘Wah
Georgia
Savannah
Rivera
Hegro
Wall Island
Thunderbolt
South Carolina
Nic
Bayannah
Se Yonnoh
Tybee
Thunderbot
Isle of Hope
Central Railroad of Georgia
Georgia and Alabamaa
Florida Central and
Penimula
Florida
Florida Central
Peninsuls
Atllanta
Hutchinson
Houtwell
Tucksonville
Charleston
Weather Bureau
Wea
News and Courier
Georgetown
Will Fight the Money Shocks in St Louis
Governor Steph en e and city police leaders return from New York with pledges to curb usury by telegraph and other employers. The push targets 40 percent monthly rates by money slicks and vows action against violators when cases are ready for court. The fight centers on a Wilsonian style crusade with hopes for broad reform and notable public interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis
Peapose
Thyme Unty
Dawe
Huerent
Xbaltts
Aldi Taane
St. Louis
Stephene
Hawes
Campbell
Thin City
New York
Western Union Telegraph Company
Telgraph
Toulk
Harry B. Muwer
More Troops for Puerto Rico War Effort
Washington Oct 5 The war department decides to send more troops to Puerto Rico directing the Fifth Cavalry Sixth Volunteer Infantry and Forty seventh New York to proceed to Puerto Rico or as may be declared by the island commandant. Camp Meade troops will be sent south and some may go to Cuba. A surge in discharge demands and personal appeals from families press the department to muster out soldiers. officials seek more effective army organization for future needs.
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Washington
War Department
Han
Puerto Rico
Volunteer Infantry
New York
Camp Meade
Cuba
Miketer
Ghother
Dome
George Won't Run for Governor Amid Party Nomination Shuffle
Henry George declines the New York governor nomination, praising study of his father's biography over politics. Henry M. McDonald of New York County is named to take his place, with McDonald described as a former banker and current head of a New Yorkerline trade group. Reta A. Tuttle is nominated for attorney general by the silver Democrats after Ole Snyder declined. The paper notes a separate incident involving a Des Medica colored man narrowly escaping lynching amid racial tensions.
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Henry M. McDonald
George's Place
Pierre
New Yorkerline~ Tullie Association
Reta A. Tuttle
Arealyn
Allver Democrats
Oneral
Ole Snyder
Christian Alliance Convention Opens in New York
The Christian and missionary Alliance holds its annual convention in New York starting Friday with services at Carnegie Hall and Gordon Tabernacle. Expected speakers include Dr. James, Dr. Chayell of Boston, John Robertson of Scotland, and other church leaders as the alliance notes its long history and global mission.
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Hell
New York
Christian and Missionary Alliange
Carnegie Hall
Goren Tabernacle
Corner Hight Avenue
Attra Altong
Dameh
M.uray
Chayell
Bopton
Hrury
London
John Hobertson
Scotland
Boear
Presbyteria
Board of
Yoreigi Missiony
Weronto
Kevera
Miksionarien
Kent
Rine
Death of Chaplain Thaddeus Freeman in Japan
Reports from Japan state Rev. Thaddeus Freeman chaplain of the Haltimare province died by falling while in a state of mental distress near Nagaki. His remains are to be brought to the United States, with 25 counties and 20,000 square miles mentioned in related notes.
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England
Walua
United States
United Kingdom
Uncle Sam
New York
Jas Hebiiah Gelnes
Moe
Thaddeus Vreeman
Hattbager
San Francisco
Japan
Thaddeus Freeman
Crivince Haltimare
Naganiki von Mikida
Zealandia
Ulm
Horrific Jail Fire Claims John McCreary
A man identified as John McCreary died in a jail fire after being arrested for intoxication. He burned to death while awaiting rescue as the jail cell burned and his body was found amid flames. In a separate incident, a Spirit Lake Road wreck on a Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul line north of Fostoria killed A P Wood, the Mason City road master, when a freight train derailed on a bridge as the engine and fireman escaped.
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John McCennes
Chet
Laway Borin
Clare
John McCreary
McCreary
Spirit Lake Road
Spencer
Spirit Lake
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul
Fostoria
A. P. Wood
Manon City
Wood
Five Milwaukee Mills Take Options in Major Flour Trade
On Oct 16 five of six Milwaukee flour mills reportedly gave options to T. A. McIntyre, head of the milling syndicate, in a deal capped at about 40 million dollars. The mills named include the Dalay, Duluth, Atlee surley, Tietlanoe, and Gemmadich works, with capacities around 6,500 barrels of flour.
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We Flour
Molnizra Arydlootes
Milwaukee
Milwaukee Flour Mills
T. A. McIntyre
Milling Syndicats Hut
Mille
Dalay Roller Tsills
Duluth Roller Alls Atlee Surley Tietlanoe Mls
Gemmadich
Yeithen En
Forest fires in Colorado show progress. several regions under control
Reports from Glenwood to Idaho Springs indicate fires have been largely checked with smoldering threats lasting months. Fires threaten timbered ranges near Lake Park and Divinity, while Kokomo and other towns face reduced risk. Interior officials dispatched crews and pack trains to battle fires around Hana Peak and Bennett, with interiors department backing extensive extinguishing efforts.
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Colorada Marant
Denver
Glenwood
Idaho Springs
Montha
Ringe
Teatville
Lake Park
Divinity
Jujian
Visited States Fish Commission
Tendvilie
Eaya
Hres
Kokono
Hall Momntyta
Cheyenne
Oct
Cabbott
Interior Department
Hae
Carlton County
Old Mountain
Putte
Bennett
Spring Creek
Waldtmountain
Department of the Interior
Abbott
Hana Peak
Colorado
Wyoming
Union County
Yellowstone National Park
Dewey Victorious Weasels To Send Warships Toward China
Secretary Long orders two U S Warships Baltimore and Petrel toward Peking as threats rise near the Chinese capital. Baltimore may fail to reach the river entry near Belinta while Petrel, smaller, could reach near Tiensin. Officials note no light draught ships in the Atlantic squadron to ascend toward the mission.
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Dewey
Capea
Hlowery Kingdo
Washington
Belinta
Pekin
Chives Mpitil
W Lyman Dies of Dropsy After Cuban War Service
A. W. Lyman longtime Associated Press writer dies at his Brooklyn home from dropsy after serving with AP during the Spanish American War. He covered the Siboney landing and front lines near Santiago and returned north after the surrender. He leaves a widow and one son. body to Cleveland for internment.
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Associated Pinion
New York
A. W. Lyman
Brooklyn
Associated Tress
Spain
United States
Cuba
Siboney
Associated Press
Santiago
Cleveland
Yates Kills Wife Then Shoots Self in Kansas Town
Walter J. Yates shot his wife Mrs. Kud North at Kewex and then killed himself. He died instantly while Mrs. North was only slightly wounded. Yates had been married four years but his wife recently left him, staying with Mrs. North.
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England
Chancery Court
Gretary Winbande Wtill
Florida
Bird
Kekewich
Washington
Havana
Hartford
Conn
Walter Je Water
Kasex
Tay Kile
Kinits Nw
North and
Mula Clarion
Walter J. Yatea
Mpa
North
Kewex
Neme
Ant
Yates
Mra
Race War Among Coal Miners Erupts in Indiana
Reports from Washington indicate no renewal of last night’s punitive actions. Negro miners were driven from their homes during a raid. several laborers remained on the streets amid fears of another assault as whites seek to remove black miners. Public sympathy supports the strikers.
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Washington
Pani
Jona
Aly
Howes
Foreign Fleet at Tien Tsin and Pekin Guard Orders
Washington reports from Minister Conger describe a growing foreign fleet assembling at Tien Tsin with Pekin seen as guarded by a rega tion guard. Several foreign ministers are ordering marines to Pekin as a precaution though no large outbreak has yet occurred.
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Tien Tsin
Merines Co
Washington
Conger
Alviger
Sanitary Struggles in Santiago Under Military Rule
General Wood describes the dire sanitation in Santiago after the siege. Dead bodies, wounded Spanish, and fever plague the city as water, sewage, and garbage systems collapse. A 170-man force works daily to clean streets, restore the water supply, and drain unhealthy districts while police and courts are reorganized under military governance.
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Washington
Alger
Jong
Leonard. Wood
Santiago
Wood
Avaber
el Coney
Thie
Rondon
Uni
Vetlig
Telah
Coluniasion
Shafter
Lawson
Banitiry Werk
Bose Tal
Police
Gulverute
Anton
Santiago de Cube
Ud Lipspitalx
Teulko
Wood Commitmientes
Gvtantralix
Dutti
New Permanent Army Hospital Planned for Angel Island
A general military hospital will be erected on Angel Island soon to serve the Pacific jurisdiction including Hawaiian and Philippine arrivals. The telegraphed authorization from Washington allows construction of a 400-bed facility using modern science to provide top care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angel Iklund
Washington
Route Pacific
Army
Turks and Armenians Clash in Alashgore Fight
Advices from Van report fighting at Alashgore between Turkish forces and Armenians from Mitasso. About fifty Armenians were killed in the clash near Constantinople on October 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Datile Nowe Alwahuiinds
Constantinople
Vannay
Alashgore
Mitasso
Twenty Thousand White Men Challenge Indian Territory Rule
A report from Ardmore in the Indian Territory notes twenty thousand white men have entered to oppose the Dawes commission. They demand removal of white intruders and seek to abolish existing governance, as a petition spreads across the region.
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Wichita
Kus
Ardmore
Widespread Yellow Fever Debate in Santiago Cuba Crisis
General Wood advocates sanitary reforms and military civil cooperation as officials, doctors, and residents discuss yellow fever severity. The piece notes rising infection risk, policing limits, and hopes for a swift restoration of stable governance under American guidance.
Peace Commission Quarters In Paris Open for Work
The United States peace commission occupies seven rooms at the Hotel Continent, with the clerical staff mobilized and daily dispatches from Madrid and London aiding the mission. Commissioners inspect records, organize archives, and prepare for formal sessions while families tour the Louvre and nearby sites. Spanish officials deny any warlike interviews and promise to withhold strategic instructions from the press.
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Paris
United States
Contnenty
Eugenie
Weil
Baris
Bnuliah
Crysial
Louvre
Caid
Associated Presa
Aimerican Vo Witisnloit
Oirselves
Missing Daniel O Esibaugh shakes New England Trust collapse
The Evening Post reports Daniel O Esibaugh, president of the New England Loan and Trust Co, has been missing since Monday. Receivers say his home and office in Montclair, New Jersey, are checked. wife and children are with friends as investigations probe his disappearance amid the bank’s failure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England Loan and Trnal Company
New York
Och
Evening Post
Baniel O. Exhbaugh
New England Loan
9 Res
Mort
Ol 'Ts Huniard
Ouecompiny
Hid City
Eahbaugh
Montehily Ny Ud
New England Lawn and Trust Company
Ani
Bahebagh
Hannarl
Redhaugh
Monelaie
Esihaigh
Montclairs
Canada Votes on Prohibition Across Provinces
Fragmentary report notes a nationwide prohibition vote with Ontario and other provinces involved. Quebec may be excluded with some sections permitting or denying Indian Territory movement and enforcement orders issued to eject intruders according to a commission policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pal Orit
Toronto
Dominion
Quebec
Indian Territory
Winton
Postmaster Appointments and Pension Updates Report
Lists a batch of pension and postmaster appointments across multiple towns including Sioux City Des Moines Omaha and New Haven with stated salaries and locations. Mentions a new postmaster for Beaulieu Walworth county and a proposed education initiative, alongside scattered unrelated notes and a Boston Transcrip t fragment.
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Bourn Dakota
Bulz
Attia
Aargau Teachers’ League
UY Wa
Sule
Herzog Karl
Mecklenburg-Strviliz
Austria
Drut
Ue Gogn
Kanigaberg
HiFy
Une
al Dunzig
Wbout
Forly
Prussia
Baltic
Udge Grosscup
Chicago
Ara. Langtry
Paul Esterhazy
Esterhazy
Neke
France
Pitthburg
Pittaburg
Boston Board of Police
Board
Jas
Melbourne
Wiley
Wan Knoyuw
Queen Victoria
Biewingham
Hanks
Healy
Deane
Wotcfloe
Mintyre
Wethe
West
India
Cyglone
Irene Diitiée
Kyle
Bexun
Firuke
Jol
Atrlk
Henr
George
Interretva i Ie
Christian Alliance Meeting
Wie Keown
Rowi Ug
Liverpool
Glewgow
Manchester
Birmingham
Catcutta
Liverpool Docks
Merseyn
Bam Hall
Annovrea
Abe
Milwaukee Mills
China
W. Lyman
Tassin
Ald Sputn
Peace Commission
Daniel “O. Esibaugh
Canada
Prohibition
Warin
Penpland
H. Hamilton
Widews
Hannal Js
Dune
Marshalltown
South Dakota
Orlainch
Albion Thatle
Bloux Witte
Nelrien
Orlglunt
Alma
Bamuel F. Mair
Valles
Tar
Beaullen
Walworth County
George Wi Rgin Ua Postmaaier
Myrour
Mielding
Cherakor
Lowa
Hye
Wlx
Boston
Hood
America
Wes
L Hood
Nave Hood
Perammenie
Walter Baker To
Ijulen Borchester
Mass
Walter Baker & CO. Ltd
Kus City
George Iker
Missouri
Providence
New World
Martin Creeley
Notting Lt
Mr. George Stebbinn
Providence Permitting
Missoni, Ampyien
Sith
Louis Republic
Theben
Ehuraoh
Suvneane
Erlevantees Letord Tlm
Magdeburg-Newstairs
Salvation Army
Neustadt
Syreaias
Cartronyia Piasyne Co
Cart Vouxté Pro Synur Co
California Fig Syrup CO
HAN Fraxcibce
Lanmarinur
Eoceeesshee Ky
Winchester
Winchester Repeating Arms CO
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