Zeppelin Plans North Pole Airship Expedition
An aged nobleman vows to complete a polar airship voyage by summer 1910. Count Zeppelin and Kaiser Wilhelm I back the scheme with German government support and a specially built airship capable of 60 hour round trips from Spitzbergen to the pole. The crew includes Count Zeppelin, his nephew, two aeronauts and four chauffeurs.
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Ately
North Pole
the Pole
Kaiser
Count Zeppelin
Germany
Hildebrand
Spitzbergen
Nebraska’s Resources Spotlighted in Subsidy Debate
The article quotes a speaker highlighting Nebraska’s agricultural focus and lack of mining, forests, or lumber while noting the state produces more than three times its needs. It discusses a non partisan judiciary law affecting candidates in the political landscape.
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Mer
Atlas
Nebraska
Nebraska governor touts bank deposit law and daylight liquor limits
The Nebraska governor defends a bank deposit guarantee measure and daylight saloon law while denouncing federal injunctions against state policies. He argues for home rule and warns that political righteousness guides their efforts despite court actions. Next, Congressman Landis addresses South America’s merchant marine and missed opportunities, noting Brazil and Argentina’s rising trade potential and South American markets.
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Post Office
Nebraska
Shallenberger
Congressman Landis
Chas. B. Landis
Brindley
Landis
Standard Oil Company
Mr. Landis
Joshua Livingstone
Joshua
South America
Washington
Europe
Japan
Brazil
United States
Rio Janeiro
New York
Chicago
Argentine Republic
Texas
New England
Buenos Ayres
Growing Girls Need A Ton ic
Anemia is common in youth and overworked individuals. Dr Williams Pink Pills claim to purify and build blood, aiding recovery. Nellie Edwards of Tomah Wisconsin credits the pills for restoring strength and health after a severe decline. Available from druggists or by mail at 50 cents a box, six for $2.50.
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Nellie Edwards
Tomah
Wis
Dr. Williams
Dr. Williams Medicine Company
Schenectady
N. Y
Wonderful Future in South America and Global Trade
A speaker warns that South American republics like Chile, Peru, and Ecuador rival U S in potential growth with vast rail, telegraph, and port development aided by foreign capital. He notes $60 million in contracts abroad, German railroad investment, and American banks scarce, saying ships and supplies often move under foreign flags and the Panama Canal returns to foreign-dominated trade.
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South America
Europe
Japan
Chili
Peru
Ecuador
Wisconsin
Germany
Buenos Ayres
Africa
Liverpool
Bremen
Panama Canal
Paper Sleuths Confess Murder To Reporter In Cell
In San Francisco on July 2 a reporter in a cell obtained a confession from James Edward Cunningham, 34, a laborer, admitting he killed Miss Carolina Brasch, Gray Brothers bookkeeper. The confession absolves John Novak, also accused, and arrested yesterday. Cunningham, a former Gray Brothers laborer, claimed a $2 pay discrepancy sparked the crime after an argument over pay. He bought a revolver, returned to the office, and shot Brasch when she refused more money.
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San Francisco
James Edward Cunningham
Carolina Brasch
Gray Brothers
John Novak
Cunningham
Miss Brasch
Subsidies and shipbuilding revival urged in maritime policy talk
A speaker argues the U S must build and subsidize merchant ships to avert a naval and trade crisis. He cites British and continental practice, notes a failed Congress bill limiting subsidies, and warns that without American crews and ships war risks rise. He also mentions Geo R Laird’s Wordsworth lecture on democracy and nature.
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Pital
Congress
Japan
Great Britain
Germany
France
Austria-Hungary
Italy
Russia
Spain
Washington
Seismic tremors follow Messina quake across eastern Mediterranean
Rome reports severe aftershocks across the eastern Mediterranean regions including Italy Spain Portugal Tunis and Algiers after the Messina event. Authorities fear heavy damage and await fuller reports as shocks persist through the night.
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Rome
Messina
Italy
Spain
Portugal
Tunis
Algiers
La Follette Attacks Aldrich In Editorials
Madison July 2. United States Senator La Follette renews attacks on Senator Aldrich in his weekly issue to be published tomorrow. He argues voters should shape state legislatures to influence the next senator who will choose progress or Aldrich. He also criticizes Taft’s proposed corporate tax as flawed and flexible for corporations to avoid paying net income.
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Madison
Wis
United States
la Follette
Aldrich
Progress
Taft
Standard Sells Property Near La Crosse to Railway Co
Property northeast of La Crosse adjoining Summit Stove Foundry plant transferred today to the C M and St P Railway Company by Standard Oil Company. The stated consideration is 140 dollars.
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City of
la Crosse
Summit Stove Foundry Company
Standard Oil Company
Street Car Strike Spurs Stockholder Concessions
Continued discussion explains how the street car strike pushed stockholders to sell and lowered barriers for a water power firm to acquire street car property. Observers cite Mr Edwards motive to avoid past troubles and note broader labor tensions affecting related company holdings.
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Cargill
Henry Gund
F. P. Hixon
Peter Walier
Carmen
Edwards
Buried Prisoner Seeks Payment in Funeral Bill Case
J O Hearn died in La Crosse county jail July 20 1904 and was buried there at the request of nephew R J Hurley. Miller Brothers sue Hurley for 136 dollars claiming he guaranteed the funeral debt. the estate valued at about 509 dollars included a 590 dollar note unpaid. The circuit court heard the case before Judge Higbee with Wolfe and Wolfe for the plaintiff and Morris and Hartwell for the defense.
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J. O'Hearn
la Crosse
R. J. Hurley
Miller Brothers
Higbee
Wolfe & Wolfe
Morris and Hartwell
France Refuses Extradition of Paul Roy in New Hampshire Killing
Paris reports the French government will not extradite Paul Roy, a French citizen wanted in the United States for the killing of Geo. Karkins, brother of Gracia Calla. Roy cites self defense and fled to France after the Newington New Hampshire incident. French officials consider prosecution unlikely.
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Paris
Paul Roy
United States
Geo. Karkins
Gracia Calla
Lilly Karkins
Roy
Newington
N. H
Duel Ends in Buckshot Fatality at Forty Paces
In Plaquemine Louisiana Maneus Papiton dies after a shotgun duel with Alba Guillory over a business dispute. They agreed to meet at forty paces in a secluded woods site. Papiton is struck in the face by buckshot and dies. Guillory escapes unscathed.
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Plaucheville
Maneus Papiton
Alba Guillory
Papitou
Guillory
Grand Jury Ejects Socialistic Editor in Chicago
In Chicago on July 2 editor A. M. Simons of the Chicago Daily Socialist newspaper was summoned to testify before a grand jury. He claimed State's Attorney Wayman acted in bad faith in the socialist probe and the grand jury rejected his testimony. Simons sought indictment to prove his charges.
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Chicago
Criminal Court
A. M. Simons
Daily Socialist
Grand Jury
Simons
Wayman
Eight Hurt In Wreck Near Frierson
Eight people were injured when a southbound Kansas City Southern passenger train derailed near Frierson Louisiana. Five coaches were derailed in the incident reported July 2 in Shreveport.
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Shreveport
Kansas City Southern
Frierson
Youth Is Charged In Fatal Dinner Table Stabbing
In Point a La Hache Louisiana Emil Buras, 55, dies after a dinner table assault. His son Alexander, 16, is jailed on murder charges. The mother and five siblings were present. authorities say the youth acted alone and was restrained by officers.
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Point A LA Hacke
Emil Buras
Alexander
Diers
Cers
Shake Up Police in Kansas City After Investigation
City police undergo major shakeup after investigation results. Officers transferred across districts, eight patrolmen promoted, with radical changes in almost every district amid ongoing reform.
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Kansas City
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Standard
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