World News Mutterings From Early 20th Century Dispatches
A compendium of brief items covers a drowning near Dayton and a Newark or Hartford note, labor election results in Montana cities, a Seattle electrocution, a colfax perjury case, Kalispell murder arrest, a Cedar Canyon mine death, beef trust moves, a Uniontown murder, Southern yarn mill trust plans, St. Clare asylum, a Denver man’s suicide, a marine court martial verdict, pension commissioner pick, a Brooklyn factory fire, Mexico City kidnapper busts, cholera in Manila, General Wade Hampton’s Columbia death, Juarez bull and lion fight, New York immigrant arrivals, Brussels unrest, and Brussels police rifle-fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph H. Stratton
Dayton
Hartford
Conn
Organized Labor
Bridgeport
Ansonia
William Ward
Seattle
Butte, Mont
Republicans
Labor Party
Anaconda
Helena, Mont
F. J. Edwards
E.S. Walker
T. B Kirkendall
George E. Horner
Viola, Idaho
Fles Marvy Spray
Horner
Chadwick
Colfax
Walla Walla
Kalispell
Nettle Russell
Nett
William Hawkes
Hawkes
Silver Seal
Cedar Canyon
Alfred Jones
Jones
Uniontown
Atlanta
Prince of
Denver
Burlington
Franklin
Neb
Lyttleton W. T. Waller
Marine Corps
Island of
Samar
Eugene F. Ware
Henry Clay Evans
Ware
Topeka
Kan
Gleed, Ware & Gleed
Brooklyn
Masel & Huebmer
David Binns
Mexico
Yucatan
Chicago
Olden
Albany
Manila
Columbia
D. C
Wade Hampton
Hampton
Juarez
Hia Jeg
Trade Report Indicates Transitory Trade Upswing Amid Weather
Bradstreet the latest weekly trade summary notes cross currents in trade and industry but signals a transitory check due to weather crop uncertainties and inaction in industry. Bank clearings and rail earnings rise, with manufacturing gains in iron and steel lumber and coal mining. Wheat prospects remain strong, oats acreage expands, wool weakens amid weaving strikes.
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Bradstreet
Wheat Market Report Shows Mixed Prices Across Regions
Tacoma steady at 64c with blue stem, club at 63c. Portland Walla Walla quotes 63 64c and 64 65c for bluestem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Bluestem
Club
Portland
Walla Walla
Dole Reappointed Governor of Hawaii Says White House
The White House announced Governor Dole will continue as Hawaii's governor after a thorough review. Dole, who visited the White House, said he will visit Boston briefly before sailing for a standing tour two weeks later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
White House
Dole
Hawaii
Boston
Stondatu
Violent Thunderstorm Strikes Berlin in April
A violent thunderstorm with torrential rain battered Berlin and surrounding areas on April 15. It caused widespread damage with many buildings struck by lightning. Fire brigade units were deployed to more than 300 locations to fight fires and manage floods. Water levels overwhelmed the Fried-richstrasse approach to the depot and Lehrte station saw waiting rooms closed as walls threatened collapse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Friedrichstrasse
Lehrte
Two Children Murdered in Des Moines Outskirts
On April 15 near Highland Park Methodist church on Des Moines north outskirts, Mary 15 and Thomas 11, children of dairyman Peter J. Peterson, were murdered by an unknown assailant believed to be a negro. The boy was found alive at midnight but died 15 minutes later. a farmer who heard his moans found the bodies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Highland Park Methodist Church
Mary
Thomas
Peter J. Peterson
Landis Nominated for Philadelphia Mint Superintendent
Washington April 16 The president has nominated John H Landis to be superintendent of the mint at Philadelphia to succeed Vier H Boyer who has resigned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John H. Landis
Philadelphia
Vier H. K. Boyer
Great Courage and the Fearless Blobbs Leader
The colonel shows great courage and fearlessness of public opinion. Blobbs notes he once told a crowd he does not like grand opera.
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Blobbs
Mining News From Washingtons Coal Fields and Camps
The report outlines Washington coal basins in Puget Sound and Roslyn areas, with fields in Skagit Whatcom Pierce King Lewis and Cowlitz counties. It notes ore values, mine operations in Empire State Idaho, Clackamas, Tiger, and Standard Heela consolidations, plus rail impact and upcoming reopens and new strikes including a Pioneer vein rich in gold ore.
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Washington
George Otis Smith
United States Geological Survey
Puget Sound
Roslyn
Lewis and Cowlitz
Skagit
Whatcomb
King and Pierce
Puget Sound Basin
Seattle
Tacoma
Wilkeson-Carbonado
Pierce County
Green River
Renton-Cedar River
Newcastle-Issaquah
King County
Kittitas County
Cascade Mountains
Mining activity and accidents ripple through British Columbia
In British Columbia a Summit company work crew operates seven miles from Ymir on Summit creek while Rossland rent Western and Kootenay shareholders show dissatisfaction with past conduct. The Reco mine closes for spring, seven or eight workers remain, and a rich carbonate vein causes temporary stoppage due to silver loss. Boundary shipments break weekly records with Granby mines at Phoenix camp delivering about 1,500 tons daily, totaling 12,895 tons. George Johnson dies from an accidental blast near Greenwood while loading a quarry, the verdict is accidental death. The Monitor and Ajax Fraction at Three Forks, run from London, reports a significant ore strike heightening attention to company operations.
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Summit Company
Summit Creek
Ymir
Rossland Rent Western
Kootenay
Reco
British Columbia
Granby
Phoenix Camp
George Johnson
Mother Lode
Greenwood
London
Monitor
Ajax
Three Forks
Mining News From Western Mines and Incidents
The Republic Tom Thumb shaft is down 429 feet while the Tyee mine plans a 100 ton smelter this year. Boise miner Barney McGill died of heart trouble on the Thunder Mountain trail. A rich free gold ledge near Baker City, Oregon, is reported, and the Red Lodge Montana Rocky Fork miners went on strike affecting over 5600 workers. Franklin Howe, Waterloo mine superintendent at Camp McKinney BC, was killed, and a Farrell No 2 shaft steam pipe burst at Butte killing William Williams and scalding two others. A Northport smelter employee was killed near Spokane in a rail yard accident. Montana coal fields stretch across the state but lack detailed investigation.
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Nancy Hanks
Garnet
Montana
Empire State-Idaho Company
Clackamas Gold Mining Company
Republic
Seattle
Tiger
Burke
Poorman
Sherwood McGibbon
Hump
Idaho
Thunder Mountain
Mr. McGibbon
Dixie
Chamberlain's Basin
Standard
Heela
Coeur d’Alenes
Standard- Heela Consolidated Mining Company
Hecla
Boise
Boise Mountains
Boise and Fayette Rivers
Horseshoe Bend
Jerusalem
Cripple Creek
United Mines
Colorado
Consolidated Mines
New Zealand
Damon
Columbine Victor
Battle Mountain Consolidated
Columbine Gold
Bonanza Queen
United Mines Transportation Companies
Monumental Creek
S. W. Kundaker
San Francisco
Pacific Coast
Washington
California
Oregon
Princess Maud
Butte
Oston
Oregonian
Kincaid
Pierce
Pioneer
Lycurgus Grant
Detroit
Mich
George Runkle
Tom Thumb
Tyee
Vancouver
Barney McGill
Burnt River Way
Baker City
Rocky Fork
Red Lodge
Mont
Wyoming
Plains
Sumpter
Frank D. Howe
Waterloo
Camp McKinney
B. C
Spokane
Farrell
Farrell Copper Mining Company
William Williams
Neil Gillies
Richard Tryhall
Andrew Anderson
Northport
Spokane Falls & Northern Railway
Treasure in Chest Yields $15000 for New York Jeweler
W E Koch a jeweler reported by a York P special to the Press found cash and securities valued at 15000 hidden in a false bottom of an old chest bought at public sale years earlier. The chest was stored in his garret and upon repair the treasure was discovered. The former owner remains unknown.
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New York
W. E. Koch
Peace rumors swirl as cabinet weighs Klerksdorph terms
London reports say ministers discussed a message from Lord Kitchener while weighing whether to delay the budget amid peace talks. Officials anticipate further messages as Boer leaders gather at Pretoria to negotiate terms, with optimism rising yet uncertainty remaining.
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London
Great Britain
United Kingdom
Balfour
House of Commons
Lord Kitchener
Associated Press
Klerksdorph
Michael Hicks-Beach
South Africa
Edinburgh News
Hone
Tondon
Harman commits suicide in Oak Hill cemetery near San Jose
Alfred J Harman reports a personal crisis in San Jose California on April 14 Arthur D Harman recently arrived from New York died by suicide at Oak Hill cemetery by shooting himself. He left a coroner's letter noting $250 had been deposited at the At James hotel to cover funeral expenses. He was about 39 and appeared cultured and refined.
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San Jose
Cal
Arthur d. Harman
New York
Oak Hil
At. James
War Revenue Taxes Repealed Signed by Roosevelt
President Roosevelt signed the bill repealing the war revenue taxes. The pen used to sign the measure was presented to Representative Bartholdt of Missouri.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Representative Bartholdt
Missouri
Boer Forces Hold At Rooiwal and Paey Fight
London reports severe fighting in the Transvaal end of week. About 200 Boers were killed wounded or captured. British casualties around 100. Colonel Colenbrander’s force moved from Pietersburg to block Boer retreat. heavy actions occurred April 8 to 12 with Boer losses tallied at 106. General Hamilton replaced Methuen in western Transvaal as Boer attacks drive back British patrols. efforts ongoing.
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London
Transvaal
Lord Kitchener
Pretoria
Colenbrander
Beyer
Laayer
Pietersburg
Generan Hamilton
Methuen
Keke Wici
Boomwal
Fieet
Potgivter
Genenal Jan Hamilton
Kekewich
Bultfontein
Orange River Colony
British Violated the Law at Port Chalmette Camp
Chicago April 16 United States investigators assert the British stock camp at Port Chalmette violated neutrality laws. Private evidence gathered by Colonel Crowder and Adjutant General Corbin supports the finding. No public inquiry is planned as army officers at Jackson barracks corroborate the continuous supply post claim.
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Chicago
United States
Port Chalmette
New Orleans
Tribune
E. E. Crowder
Corbin
Secret Service
Army
Jackson Barracks
Washington
Crowder
Boer Leaders Send Peace Message to Kitchener
In a Commons reply, Sir Henry Campbell Bannerman asked about Boer peace terms. A. J. Balfour said a message had been received Sunday from Boer leaders via Lord Kitchener and a reply was sent. More communication was expected. The message reportedly asked permission to consult Kruger and delegates in Europe on a peace basis.
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London
House of Commons
Henry Campbell Bannerman
South Africa
A. J. Balfour
Lord Kitchener
Kruger
Europe
Mysterious Murder Baffles Spokane Officials
Spokane report details the killing of William Yeager a 30 year old carpenter from Spokane whose body was found near Kline Washington early Sunday morning. Authorities suspect robbery as the motive while a gang of hoboes jailed on unresolved leads is held for further inquiry.
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Spokane
William Yeager
Lincoln County
Northern Pacific Ee
Kline
Wash
Bank Robberyauts Thwarted in Lacey Ind April 14
Six men broke into the Commercial bank at Lacey Indiana drilled a safe hole and set off a nitroglycerine charge. The blast woke residents and shots were fired as robbers fled before entering the vaults. Damage估 $12000.
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Lacey
Ind
Commercial Bank
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Rotterdam
Havre
Hesperia
Island
Denmark
Brussels
Young Socialist Guard
M. van der Velde
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Socialist Committee
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Wheat Report
Landis
Kitchener
Schalkbureer
Louis Botha
Lucas Meyer
Delarey
Dewet
Mr. Steyn
Orange Free State
Alfred J. Harman
Transway
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