Drowning Mystery in Waukesha Home Prominence
Emma Jones wife of A M Long Jones found dead in a small artificial lake on the family grounds. Police suspect self-inflicted death during mental illness, noting the lake’s small size and low likelihood of accidental drowning. The couple, long-time residents, headed Bethesda Mineral Springs. Emma Wright Jones married Mr. Jones in October 1887.
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Long" Jones
Oman
Emma Jones
A. M
Jones
Waukesha
Bethesda
Tayan Considers Advisability of Dropping Chinese Characters
M Toyama of Tokis leads the Roman Character Society of Japan in San Francisco assessing the shift from Chinese characters to Roman letters within a decade. The society uses Beoman letters in all correspondence, and Toyama notes momentum toward adoption.
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Society
Chronological sketch of the Russo Japanese War timeline
A compact chronology recounts major events from early 1904 to late 1905 in the Russo Japanese War. It notes bombardments at Port Arthur, battles near Port Arthur and the Yalu, Japanese advances on Dalny and Nanshtan, naval actions, key surrenders, and eventual peace talks initiated by President Roosevelt.
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Uring
Mrn
St. Pegensburg
Ebots Dred
Chemulpe
Korea
Jtussiab Ocet
Port Arthur
Varlaz
Karlets
Ghemulpes Orst
Vort Arhur
Em Kale
Mosgaaps
Stoesse
Admiral Makaroff
L'ort Arthur
Teta Vetropakovsk
Yalu
Piteswo
Nebo
Takushan
Youhine
Iaoe
Nanshtan
Port Arthur Bealeced
Dalny
Japan
Jone
Lattie
Tetley
Stackelberg
Ituna
Fenshul
Nodza
Fort Arthur
Oyama
Kalping
Oka
Vasa
Itusalans
Tashichao Wey
Newebwabs
Yinkow
Tomocheng
Rurik
Anchanshon
Hiroroki
Abblogane
Lise
Sha River
Kouropathia
Toonseter
Mellenie
Ae Qripenberg
Jandap
Tualogocheng
Ta Pass
Malden
Reajana
Tie Paes
Mosal
Fakumen
Kuisuen
Sea of Japan
Tone S
Stoosevelt
Rise of U.S. Navy in Brassey’s Annual Highlights Powers’Ranks
Brassey’s Naval Annual shows United States rising to near second in battleships and cruisers built and building, surpassing Germany in many categories. Britain leads all powers in first class ships, while U S tonnage grows to 233,817 by 1908 against Germany’s 950,057. France trails in tonnage but has more smaller ships.
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Brassey
United States
Italy
Japan
Rusia
Germany
Great Britain
France
Wires fire kills many and charges in several incidents
Bourke reports a major fire at Oneonta causing 50 000 in damage and twenty heroes perished. A wagon load of insecurities deserted at Owensville Ky endangered 4 000 people. I L Pierce of Washington named president and W E Cooper of Springfield Moss secretary treasurer of M C G A officers at Niagara Falls. A elandburnt on Rhea Ore led to death of Mrs J R Nunemaker and her youngest child plus two Cox children drowned in a water incident. Charles Geards MP East Fiosbury dies in London aged 74, old age pension advocate.
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Niagara Falls
Rhea
J. R. Nunemaker
BR. Cox
Meary Charles Sehards
East Fiosbury
London
President Roosevelts Push for Direct Russia Japan Peace Talks
The article reports President Roosevelt sending identical notes to Russia and Japan urging direct negotiations to end their war. It states both nations will deal directly, with no intermediaries, and Roosevelt offers to aid timing and venue as a formal courtesy, while stressing no humiliation for Russia.
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Russia
Japan
Roosevelt
Obama
Unevitch
White House
Czar
Meyer
Muat Ba
Brasia
United States
Mussim
All Year Harvesting Around the World and Immigration Surge
The article notes harvest across continents in different months from January in New Zealand to December in Peru and South Africa. It then cites New York officials estimating one million aliens will land in the United States this year, after 12,870 last year, and mentions David H. Moore's appointment as internal revenue collector for Ohio's eleventh district by the president on Sen. Dorakez's recommendation.
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Hawaii
Alameda
Hoululu
Salanda
Argentina
Cyprus
Asia Minor
Persia
Cota
Ching
Jaman
Turkey
Greece
Spain
France
America
Austels
Germany
Russia
Sweden
Norway
Peru
South Africa
New York
United States
David H. Moore
Vresident
Ohbo
John C. Enetrekin
Dorakez
Weather report outlines crop prospects across regions
The weekly weather summary notes mixed conditions. The lake region and upper Mississippi Valley suffer heavy rains while the South and central valleys face drought. Warmth predominates central and southern areas, with colder, wetter extremes in New England, Minnesota, and the Dakotas. Crop progress varies. corn in the lake region struggles, while lower Ohio and Mississippi valleys show improvement. Winter wheat harvest advances from Kansas and Missouri southward, but northern areas report root and insect issues and heavy rains in Michigan and Wisconsin. Pacific regions stay favorable, spring wheat improves in Minnesota and the Dakotas, and oats face rain and moisture issues in the upper lake region. Cotton conditions improve overall though some areas stay grassy, while boll weevils spread. Apple outlook is uneven, with central valley prospects modest.
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Weather Bureau
Lake
Miashasippi
New England
Minnesota
Dakotas
Storcky Mountain
Pacific
Lake Region
Ohio Valley
Ohi
Upper
Mizeissippi
Missouri
West Gull
Middle Atlantic
Kansas
Michigan
Wisconsin
Pacific Coast
Washington
North Pacific Coast
Osta
Upper Lake
Illnois
Texas
Oklahoma
Carolinas
Tennessee
Inxe
Drowning Tragedy Near Chicago Halt Ordered at Bridges
Three members of a touring party, a woman and two men, drowned when a touring car plunged through an open draw at the Flash Street bridge over the Chicago River. Willian H L Hoops, acting chauffeur, blamed lack of signal lights and fog. Fireboat Wooly and patrols aided victims as authorities ordered drivers to stop at bridges to prevent repeats.
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Nechine Ts
Chicago Iver
Wowan
Chicago Hiver
Utudh Arceet Bridge
Willian HL. Hoops
Hoops
Hli
Hoop
Uwooly
Flash Street
Patterson
Better Trading and Weather Amidst Ongoing Strikes
The week shows improved manufacturing and heavy livestock receipts with weather aiding retail and wholesale trade. Grain and wool trends shift, with overall trade movement up versus last year, though some sectors soften due to rains and cold in the Northwest and East. Failures rise in Chicago. Canadian failures also up from prior periods.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Dan
Lake
Iran
Canada
Bradstreet
Swede Prince Marries at Windsor Castle
Princess Margaret of Connaught wed Prince Gustaf Adolf of Sweden in a Windsor Castle ceremony at St George's Chapel. King Edward VII's granddaughter joined with the British Crown Prince's son in a royal match officiated by the Archbishop of Canterbury.
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Windsor
England
Margaret of Connaught
Duke of Connaught
Gustavus Adolphus
Gustavus
Sweden
Windsor Castle
Edward
Victoria
Gustavua Adolphus
St. George's Chapel
Archbishop of Canterbury
Royal wedding trains and European tributes noted in London to Windsor
A royal procession from London to Windsor carried representatives of Europe’s royal families in a grand gathering since the King's coronation. Flags adorned public buildings in Christiana in honor of the wedding. The Storthing sent congratulations to King Oscar of Sweden and the bridegroom, addressing him as King and noting Prince Gustaf Adolf as Prince of Sweden.
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Oxford
Theorabout
London
Windsor
Europe
Chriatiqula
Storthing
Oscar
Sweden
Gustaeus Adolphus
Wreck Destruction and Notable Postings Across Nations
A large fire in St Louis destroyed terracotta works with estimated losses of $400,000. Mrs. W S Rogers of Columbus was seriously injured in a collision with an express wagon. Mme Calvary reportedly ruptured a vocal chord and may never sing again. Peru appoints Manuel Alvarez Celderon as minister to Chile. Brig Gen George D Davis reappointed judge advocate general for four years. Santiago unrest ends with rebels capturing Gov Santillan and wife. Cleveland inventor F J Briggs claims a new high explosive powder.
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St. Louis
W. S. Rogers
Columbus
Mme. Calvary
Manuel Alvarez Celderon
Peru
George D. Davis
Santiago del Extra
Arrentiia
Gov. Santillan
F. J. Briggs
Cleveland
Banker Goes to Prison for Ten Year Term
Frank G. Bigelow, Milwaukee banker tied to defaults, was sentenced by Judge Joseph V. Quarles to ten years in Fort Leavenworth. Bigelow pleaded guilty, received the maximum term. the judge spoke of duty and the breach of trust by a prominent official.
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Frank G. Bleelow
Frank G. Bigelow
Milwaukee
United States
Marshal Johason
Fort Leavenworth
Kan
Joseph V. Quarles
Bigelow
Galtty
Quarles
Ths
Auche
United States Penitentiary
Curio of National Comments on World Affairs
A compilation of assorted satirical quotes from several newspapers. Remarks touch on aviation history, religious leadership, Chicago motto humor, Russian naval aims, executions versus humane treatment, Chicago strikes, sealevel canal discussion, Kaiser’s audacity, and life insurance ownership by policyholders.
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Washington Star
Birmingham Ledger
Puck
Kaiser
Sir Thomas Lipton
Sir Thomas Lawsor
Richmond Times-Dispatch
Syracuse Post-Standard
Historic Midwestern Market Price Snapshot Across Cities
A dense catalog of livestock and grain quotes across major markets including Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Milwaukee Toledo Buffalo and New York. Prices cover cattle hogs sheep wheat corn oats rye butter eggs and more with varied grade and delivery notes.
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Clabes
New York
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Boston
Pittnnburge
Chicago
Brooklyn
Bt. Louis
Detroit
Milwaukee
Sheen
Telegraphic Brevities D. B. Bean Dies in Eneryllis
D B Bean, president of the Ten easeo Coal Company, died at Eneryllis. The brief notice records his leadership role and the death in a telegraphic brevity from the era.
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D. B. Bean
Teneaseo Coal Company
Eneryllis
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