News in Brief from 1900s Era Dispatches
Roundup of varied notices: Colonel John Mosby named Nebraska land agent. James Kasson heads to Poland Springs. First National Bank Salem SD authorized with 25000 capital. U.S. June fire losses total 9.599 million, down from 21.281 million a year earlier. Crown Prince Frederick hosts Lt Cmdr Hughes in Copenhagen. Colebrook NH fire devastates Main Street, estimated 160000. Porto Rican teachers arrive in New York aboard Caracas. Epes Randolph resigns as Southern Pacific official. Glasco Crews dies at 110 near Whiteville TN. Papal letter condemns French church legislation. Duke of Aosta duels Russian noble after insult to Queen Helene. Rev. Peter Muldoon named auxiliary bishop of Chicago. Judge J. H. Baker declines federal bench run. Leather workers unite in Amalgamated association. Peary expedition head Bridgeman sails to Sydney. Edward S. Martin pleads guilty to $45 bad check in New York. Danish royal visit planned for 1902. possible US trip by Prince Christian and Princesses. Plans for Copenhagen to Christiania to Chicago steam line. Ex-Congressman A. N. Martin dies in Marion IN. Franz Renz, German circus magnate, dies. Mary Willett Lumbard dies in Omaha. Horders stores fire in Sydney NSW. £600k damage, £494k insured. Mexico to Pan American Congress forms committees on law, agriculture, industry, commerce, patents, trade marks. Mariscal leads foreign ministry talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John & Mosby
Nebraska
James A. Kasson
Poland Springs
First National Bank of
Salem
S. D
United States
Crown Prince
Frederick
BE. N. Hughes
Massachusetts School
Enterprise
Palace
Copenhagen
Colebrook
N. H
Main Street
Porto Riso
D. Line
Caracas
New York
Ponce
San Juan
Epes Randolph
Southern Pacific Company
Tucson
Glasco
Whiteville
Tenn
Pape
Duke of
Aosta
Luchtenberg
Helene
Peter J. Muldoon
Mest
Feenhan
Chicago
St. Charles Parish
J. H. Baker
United States District Court
Indianapolis
Woods
Canada
Philadelphia
Amalgamated Leather Workers Association of America
Herbert L. Bridgeman
Peary Arctic Club
Prince Christian
Denmark
Princess Charles
America
Christiania
A. N. Martin
Marion
Ind
House of Representatives
Franz Renz
Germany
Mary Willett Lumbard
Jules Lumbard
Omaha
Horders Department
Sydney
N. 8
Mexico
Mariscal
Deadlock in Pekin Talks Stalls Indemnity Plan
In Pekin July 17 ministers of Britain Russia and others fail to reach a final agreement on indemnity. Britain opposes terms as not protecting commercial interests while Li Hung Chang pushes for a complete plan. Governments blame delays on the governments not the ministers, with negotiations paused over a month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pekin
Great Britain
Russia
Li Hung Chang
Pwers
China
Ministers Turn Vigilantes Plan in Denver
The Republican reports Denver ministers discuss forming a vigilante committee to overthrow thug rule. They would cooperate with police, though police might become unnecessary, and aim to create a broad organization rivaling Tammany Hall to establish law and order, with a plan drafted by a judge now serving on the bench.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
The
Republican
Tammany’s
New York City
Exposition Awards Outlined For September At Pan-American
Buffalo July 1 Awards for Pan American exhibits will be announced in September according to Dr Pritehart superintendent of awards This marks a new departure in the managements early announcement policy Hober M Wells governor of Utah and his bride arrived unheralded spending the day at the exposition Two hundred fifty Missouri State Press association members arrived for their annual session bearing purple badges reading United we stand for Missouri and the worlds fair
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Pritehart
Hober M. Wells
Utah
Missouri State Press Association
St. Louis
Missouri
Grasshoppers Devastate Hay and Grain in Spearfish Vicinity
In Spearfish area on July 17 Grasshoppers are causing severe damage to hay and small grain. Fields are eaten to bare ground and numbers are described as countless. The infestation is believed to be localized and unlikely to spread to other parts of the Hills.
Army Paymaster Relocations Announced from Manila to Omaha
Washington July 17 reports changes in U S army paymaster stations. Major Charles E. B. Stanton, now in Manila, will move to Omaha for duty in the Department of the Missouri, relieving Captain Bradner D. Slaughter who heads to the Philippines. Captain William R. Graham will be removed from duty in the Philippines division on August 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States Army
Charles EB. Stanton
Manila
Omaha
Department of the Missouri
Bradner D. Slaughter
Philippines
William R. Graham
Division of the Philippines
Rain Freshens Kansas Vegetation But Fails to Save Crops
Rain spread across eighty miles around Kansas City with scattered showers reaching Lawrence Ottawa Wellsville and Toronto. Beneficial for dust clearing and some corn fields yet too late for others. in wells ville and Miami County crops are largely doomed despite recent rains. A later shower reached Camden Point Missouri aiding local corn. Temperature around eight degrees reported in Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Lawrence
Kan
Ottawa
Wellsville
Toronto
Weather Bureau
Camden Point
Miami County
Kansas
Missouri Line
Condition Of Nebraska Corn Baume Extent
The past week has been hot and dry with mean temperatures above normal and very light rainfall. Early corn tassels in southern counties show drought damage while later planted corn stands drought better. overall corn condition is below average. Winter wheat yields are good, spring wheat and oats ripened early with some reduction in yield. apples and hay are below expectations. potatoes poor. G A Loveland Station Director Lincoln Neb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Nebraska
Climate and Crop Service
The
Weather Bureau
University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Drouth
Have Faith in Settlement
Pittsburg July 17 There were no new developments in the strike during the second day. All plants shut yesterday were quiet and Painter mill had only a few Hungarians cleaning yards. Company officials predicted full operation within days and advisers expected the combine and Amalagamated officials to meet soon to settle the differences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Painter Mill
Lindsay & McCutcheon
Clark’s Solar Iron Works
Monongahela
Starling
Painter’s Mill
Alabama
Parker
Albrecht
Combine
Constitutional convention sets quadrennial legislature and November elections
Tegiaiuturevery Four Years in Montgomery Alabama reports that the constitutional convention approves biennial sessions replaced by quadrennial meetings and fixes state elections to November instead of August. The article notes the changes aim to structure legislative timing and voter participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Severe hailstorm devastates crops near Muskogee
A fierce hailstorm three miles north of Muskogee Oklahoma wrecked crops and killed some livestock. The storm carved a path over a mile wide with heavy rains over the Creek and Cherokee nations, though crops generally survived in surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muskogee
I. T
Governor General Wood Improves Steadily
Gen. Wood continues to improve steadily as of July 17 following medical updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood Much Netter
Ravana
Wood
Deadly toy rifle tragedy in Missouri Valley
Lola Myers, six, of a farm near Missouri Valley, died at the Woman’s Christian Association hospital after a playmate with an 11 caliber rifle fired at her. The boy, visiting the Myers family, aimed and warned, “Lock out, I am going to shoot you,” before the gun discharged. The bullet pierced the intestines in many places during an operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Bluffs
Lola
C. W. Myers
Missouri Valley
Woman's Christian Association Hospital
Myers
Swedish Epworth League officers elected at Burlington
The Swedish Epworth league of the Iowa district concluded its session with officer elections. The slate includes President Rev. C. A. Seaberg of Dayton, first vice president Edwin S. Dahl of Ottenwa, second vice president Rev. P. J. Borg of Burlington, third vice president Miss Anna Carlson of Des Moines, fourth vice president Miss Anna Nordquist of Red Oak, secretary Rev. J. L. Seaberg of Sheldahl, corresponding secretary Joe Hansin of Keokuk, cashier Rev. C. J. Mellberg of Boxholm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Iowa
C. A. Seaberg
Dayton
Edwin S. Dahl
Ottumwa
P. J. Borg
Anna Carlson
Des Moines
Anna Nordquist
Red Oak
J. 2. Seaberg
Sheldahl
Joe Hansin
Keokuk
C. J. Mellberg
Boxholm
Largest pearl jewel found by Mrs Fillmore Ferrow
In Lansing Michigan on July 17 the pearl fisheries reported three pearls sold for 300 to 500 dollars each and many smaller stones. The day yielded the largest gem yet found by Mrs Fillmore Ferrow of Round Island four miles below the city weighing 139 3 4 grains and shaped like a chocolate drop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ste Pearla Lansing
Fillmore Ferrow
Round Island
Fraternity Preme Lodge to Hold Sioux City Meeting
The all supreme lodge of the Modern Brotherhood of America will meet in Sioux City in October to investigate allegations against supreme officers, with the supreme secretary accusing directors and other head officers including the president of extravagance and power usurpation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jjengation
Sioux City
The
Modern Brotherhood of America
Shipping Cattle to the Northwest from Kansas City
Sioux City reports railroad agents received notice of sixty to seventy carloads of cattle bound for ranges west and north of the city. Small consignments have passed for days, with a general migration expected. Reduced rail rates to Chicago aim to ease Kansas City congestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Kansas City
Chicago
Chinch Bug Inoculation Urged In Custer County
LINCOLN Neb July 17 F M Rublee president Bank of Commerce Broken Bow urged Prof Brunner to go to Custer county to inoculate chinch bugs threatening damage to corn in the county He reports that the corn crop can go another week without rain without serious damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Neb
F. M. Rublee
Bank of Commerce of
Broken Bow
Pro. Brunner
Custer County
Sioux City Soldier Dies in the Philippines
Sioux City reports the death of James P. Sheely of Sioux City, member of Battery A Fifth Artillery, in the Philippines. He previously served with the Fifty second Iowa in the Spanish American War and is the first Sioux City soldier to die in the Philippines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Schiller
James P. Sheely
Fifth Artillery
Philippines
Sheely
Iowa
Freight hiree Dennia Keef struck by Burlington train
In Corning Indiana on July 17 Dennia Keef a well known local figure was struck by a fast Burlington train and killed. Officials report a broken skull and severe head injuries from the impact. The incident remains under local inquiry.
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Corning
Dennia Keef
Burlington
Iowa Elks Prepare for Milwaukee Grand Lodge Visit
Picket Brigade reports many Iowa Elks plan to attend the grand lodge in Milwaukee. C. B. Picket of Waterloo is the Iowa candidate for grand exalted ruler with one California opponent. Elks have prepared striking badges featuring fence pickets and a central figure.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Fortunate Heir Heads to Australia to Claim Fortune
Samuel Mayelim of Red Oak, Iowa, sails for Australia to claim an estate of about 50 000 dollars left by his uncle. The uncle’s will bequeathed 600 acres in Victoria near Melbourne and 10 000 dollars in cash, with an offer of 65 dollars per acre rejected. Mayelim may stay to farm or return home.
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Samuel Mayelim
Des Moines
Australia
San Francisco
Sam
America
Ireland
Ohio
Emergon
Red Oak
Young Mayclim
Victoria
Melbourne
Unole
Young
Jowa's Oldest Married Couple
Samuel Bowman and Hannah Esplay Bowman, Iowa's oldest married couple, celebrate sixty-three years of marriage. Married in Stark County Ohio in 1838, they moved to Belmond in 1856 and have eight children, four living. Samuel born 1817 in Pennsylvania, Hannah born 1818 in Pennsylvania. Both remain active and healthy, with Samuel walking unaided and reading without spectacles.
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Samuel Bowman
Yenra
Beldora
Tts
Iowa
Hanah Esplay Bowman
Stark County
Ohio
Bowman
Pennsylvania
Octogenarian Preacher in Clarinda to Celebrate Birthday
The Rev. David Orr Stuart of Clarinda will be 84 on July 14 and will preach at the Methodist Episcopal church using Lukerville 21 as his text. For nearly nine years he has served as regular pastor for the hospital for the insane at Clarinda, addressing patients each Sunday with calm, plain sermons. Born in Huntington County, Pennsylvania, to Scotch Irish parents, he has held the hospital appointment through three superintendents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarinda
David Orr Stuart
Methodist Episcopal Church of
Stuart
Huntington County
Pennsylvania
Edadyville Suffers Second Major Fire Incident
Edadyville suffers a second disastrous fire within months. Three fires were started simultaneously near a hardware store and a general store, destroying property valued at about 20 000 dollars. A prior blaze weeks earlier caused about 25 000 dollars in damage and was also suspected incendiary.
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Edadyville
Eddyville
Banana Prices High in Sioux City as Dealers Pause
In Sioux City Iowa July 15 wholesale fruit dealers plan to halt banana purchases until a trust agrees to ship at its own risk from New Orleans or reduce prices. Two leading firms have stopped buying and others may follow. They state they do not want the risk if it is a loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
New Orleans
Probable murder case in Marshalltown linked to Knutson death
Marshalltown July 15 late developments point to Henry Knutson of Le Grand the Northwestern section hand found dead in east railroad yards as a murder victim rather than a train mishap. Officers are seeking two suspicious characters in connection with the case.
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Marshalltown
Henry Knutson
le Grand
Milwaukee railroad eyes Davenport Ottumwa route restart
Milwaukee officials had surveyed a Davenport to Ottumwa cut and secured part of the right of way. Work was stopped amid talks to abandon the project due to conflicts with other lines. New arrangements are being made to resume construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Heaiuilt
Des Moinhs
Milwaukee Railroad
Davenport
Ottumwa
Four Masted Schooner Grabs Anchor From Steamer
In dense fog a four masted schooner anchored off a passing steamer. Its port anchor caught on the steamer, lodging in an engineer’s state room and blocking exit. The ship’s chains held until the room broke apart, then the schooner trailed the steamer to recover the anchor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Stearmer
Meeting of Colonel Harvey and Kentucky Bride Ponders Book
A Kentucky family matriarch meets Colonel G B M Harvey and jokes about writing a book. She says she plans a lively work akin to Leg Miserables, prompting the colonel to ask what sort. The exchange hints at ambitious literary plans.
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G. B. M. Harvey
Tella
Kentucky
Vanderbilt rights idle hour photos with permission
William K. Vanderbilt Jr asserts Idle Hour at Oakland L 1 will not be photographed without his consent. He has arranged numerous photo sessions from various angles and has copyrighted the rewrite to control image use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William K. Vanderbilt, Jr
Idle Hour
Oakland, L. 1
Tithe Deduction Sparks Wage Dispute in Salt Lake City
A Salt Lake City civil engineer protested a 10 percent wage deduction labeled a Temple tithe. The cashier claimed the tithe was customary and optional, prompting the engineer to demand full pay or a clear explanation. The exchange highlighted tension over religiously-mandated payroll deductions in the workplace.
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Salt Lake City
Wonderful Care in Indians Buck Creek Ind
Mrs Elizabeth Rorick of Buck Creek Indiana suffered rheumatism and sleepless nights due to pain She used Dodd s Kidney Pills and recovered fully stating she is permanently cured Many in Tippecanoe County report similar results after hearing of her cure with Dodd s Kidney Pills
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buck Creek
Ind
Elizabeth Rorick
Dodd
Tippecanoe County
King George of Greece Shows Pistol Talent in Tournament
Royal pistol shooter King George of Greece has taken up the sport as a pastime and recently defeated several top shooters in a national contest, signaling a notable aptitude in marksmanship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Greece
Wabash Adds Large New Equipment to Service
Effective July 10 the Wabash places a large order of equipment into service including two baggage cars eight combination passenger and baggage cars thirty coaches ten chair cars three cafe cars and two dining cars. Chicago trains at 11 00 am 3 03 pm 9 16 pm and 11 00 pm will use the new equipment along with the Pan American Special between St Louis and Buffalo leaving St Louis at 1 00 pm and returning from Buffalo at 1 30 pm Various new broad vestibule chair cars cafebrary and observation cars will be used making this a notable upgrade in passenger service.
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Wabash
Chicago
St. Louis
Buffalo
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