Money on Bushes in Nebraska Sparks Gold-Hunters
In Lincoln Nebraska a gang of section men along a railroad right of way found a trove of money hidden in bushes. They discovered a $1 treasury note and another larger denomination, prompting a three hour search that yielded additional bills. Suspected loss from an express shipment leads to a theory of a dropped bag near the rails.
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Lincoln
Darlington
Hyainus
Alliance
Treasury
Muooest
Moary
Venice in Danger as Structures Crumble and Plans To Roof Courtyard
A chaotic report from Venice warns that multiple historic buildings including St Mark's and the Procuratie Verchie face damage from subsidence and collapsing walls. Engineers plan to shore and roof the Renaissance courtyard reading room, while concerns rise about Biblioteca Marciana and surrounding structures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venice
Ove
St Murk
Santa Musia
Dntevator
Biblioteca Marciana
Biblioteca
Lipton’s Third America's Cup Challenge Signed in Belfast
Sir Thomas Lipton’s third challenge for the America's Cup was signed in Belfast by Royal Ulster Yacht Club officials. Charles Ytussel represented Lipton. A White Star steamer sails from Liverpool tomorrow, with further departure from Queenstown on Thursday. The terms reportedly do not differ materially from 1900. The first race is expected in August, Lipton said he cannot discuss terms until New York Yacht Club officials have dealt with them.
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London
Thomas Lipton
Belfast
Ireland
Ofiinals Bt
Royal Ulster Yacht Club
Charles Ytussel
Vlnlongzewan Ammediatels
Diat Gues
New York
Ovenhic
Liverhoo
Queerstown
Associated Press
Thoms Lipton
New York Yacht Club
Modernized William Tell injures youth in cigar shot duel
In Houghton Michigan on October 7 Homer Pennock, 20, of Baraga, lies in critical condition after a staged William Tell style act. Pennock and Ledward Havillard, 20, obtained a rifle and shot cigars from each other’s mouths. Beprook failed first, Robillard shot next, missing the cigar and tearing Pennock’s jaw.
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Houghton
Mich
Homer Pennock
Baraxa
Pennock
Ledward Havillard
Robillard
Niu
Lake Superior Pioneer Dies in Enxle Hurt District
A Lake Superior pioneer, Mick Crlumet or Kunz, longtime Keweenaw County resident and early settler, died at Enxle Hurt. He settled the region nearly sixty years ago during a period of development and agitation, reportedly aged around 60. Details scarce, with lingering uncertainty about exact circumstances.
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Lake Superior
Crlumet
Mick
Charles Kunz
Enxle
Keweenaw County
Automatic Safety Gun for Bird Scaring Described
An early note describes an automatic safety gun for bird scaring aimed at reducing danger. The device is marketed as user friendly and safer than traditional firearms, though cautions remain about risks to the user and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uulea
Troops Deployed in Pennsylvania Coal Fields
Governor Stone ordered the Pennsylvania National Guard into the anthracite region to protect open mines idle for twenty weeks. President Mitchell urged calm and prepared district meetings to back a pro strike stance, while discussing federal mediation with Frank Sargent as Roosevelt’s envoy.
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Harrisburg
Gov. Stone
National Guard of
Pennsylvania
Council of War
John Mitenell
United Mine Workers
Frank P. Sargent
Hoonevelt
Roosevelt
Eem Lkely
Lawer
Peter
Mitchell
Stone
Sivassquarters National Guard
Otlec
Uareisyury
Carbon
Northumberland
Penasyl Sirti
Strike to Go On at Wilkes Barre Amid Quiet News
The Wilkes Barre area remains quiet as the strike continues with miners and officials staying dispersed. Reports say coal shipments persist at reduced levels while absence of key leaders in Buffalo for talks with manufacturers keeps activity calm and uncertain.
Governors action in coal strike praised and condemned
A scattered report from Wyandot y region notes mixed reaction to Gov Stone sending troops to the coal fields. Supporters hail protection for workers while critics warn of broader capital labor conflict and the need to secure fuel. Police and troops stand by as clashes and vandalism continue in Plymouth and Shamokin areas.
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Beth
Gov. Stone
Cond
Ovbers
Iim
Hax Cee
Fresaire
Gov
Moosevelt
Mitchell
Mresa
Goosen
Wyandlty
Borough
Plymouth
Ninth Regiment
Demand for Oil Stoves Surges Across City
In New York a surge in demand for oil stoves for cooking and heating has overwhelmed manufacturers. Joseph Goldstein, a leading local stove maker, reports orders beyond capacity. A Wanamaker representative from Philadelphia sought 1000 stoves, with buyers offering cash for four months’ supply, including a claim of a possible 50 000 units if available.
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New York
Joseph Goldstein
John Wanamaker
Phladelphia
Goldstein
Sand Ofecade
Wantmaker
Naarilur
Ambassador to Rome Appointment Delayed
Washington reports Henry White nominated as ambassador to Rome, but the posting will not be immediate. Meyer, the current Rome envoy, has just returned and is expected to remain through the winter, delaying his replacement.
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Washington, D. C
Henry White
United States
Londonia
Rome
Meyer
Rone
Bew
Maywachuworty
Nome
Rush To Pay Taxes Riots In City Line Record Cash Haul
On first day of tax collection in New York City a rush to pay taxes set a record with about 9.7 million dollars in cash received. Over 2000 property owners queued to pay, with the Vanderbilt and New York Central standings among the largest payments. Some payments were disputed as controversial franchise taxes drew attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Get. T
Vanderbilts
New York Central
Amsterdan Gas Company
Problems of War Mock Battle Resumes at Riley
At Riley Kansas on October 6 a war game resumed with blue forces facing brown forces near St Marys, testing attack and defense of a position. The exercise featured units from Sixth Infantry and Eighth Cavalry, while quartermaster details highlighted supply lines and accountability, with a panel discussion on quartermaster duties and military logistics.
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Riley
Kan
Generi
St. Mare
Kay
Union Paice Railroad
Sheaig
St. Mary's
Mort Iiley
Maj. Leach
Fort Riley
St Mary’s
Caf
Kabhe
Robbe
Rohbe
National Guard
G. J. Ker
Gang Root
Army
Auuccessy Militars
Istem
Quster
Culure
Venetian Tower Totters Over Venice Church
The San Stefano steeple in Venice shows further signs of collapse after the upper section cracked on August 4. Demolition was considered amid evacuation of surrounding houses while authorities debated repair versus removal, drawing mixed public reaction in Carapo Morosini, a 14th century Gotico building area.
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Venice
Var
San Stefano
Peaches Go To Waste In Ludington Market Collapse
In Ludington Michigan in October a local peach market collapses as buyers refuse to bid and thousands of bushels go to waste. The market is glutted with fruit and baskets are dumped into the lake. Traders blame an oversupply from recently placed fruit on Milwaukee commission houses.
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Ludington
Mica
Eng
Milwaukee
Lady Somerset Arrives For Temperance Union Work
New York October reports Lady Henry Somerset, president of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union, sailing from London aboard the Minneapolis to attend the union convention. She will study American methods with the help of the American organization and reclaim Indian wards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Henry Sonterbet
Christ In Temperance Union
Minneapolis
London
Womaw
Christian Temperance Union
Typhoon Death Toll From Japanese Sea Disaster
Reports from Victoria B C dated October 6 describe a severe typhoon striking Japan early in September. The disaster reportedly caused the loss of 600 fishing boats and 1,500 sailors, with many victims and extensive damage reported along the coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stomm
Japan
Victoria
B.C
Surtar
Ingosh
Zola Laid to Rest in Paris Ceremony
Paris observed a simple, somber funeral for Haile Yala with tens of thousands of workers and families lining the route. Police guarded the procession while Dreyfus, accompanied by his daughter Nine, appeared in the rear and laid a wreath beside the casket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Haile Yala
Dreyfus
Strall
Scheme to Avoid Work at Southern Illinois Penitentiary
Reading as a damaged 19th century clipping, two convicts Reagdon and Rose allegedly hacked off three fingers each with crude tools while plotting to escape from the Southern Illinois penitentiary in Chester. Guards intervened after the self harm and a surgeon treated their injuries as punishment for their attempted rebellion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
Reagdon
Rose
Southern Illinois
Tue Wen
Sibson
Gen Percin Wounded in Duel Over War Minister Writings
In Kuiris on October 6 Gen Percin was wounded in a duel with Gas ton Pollotidis a noted nationalist writer after a dispute over war minister cabinets and a late writ. The argument centered on Count de Guatellana and Potronaix. The duel, fought near Meet St. Cloud, left Percin with a minor hand wound.
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C. Pollonnix
Gen. Parecin
St. Cloud
Increase of Boxerism reported in Victoria region
Reports from Sze Chuen and Chi Ti describe rising Boxer activity. Boxers attacked the provincial capital Cheng Tu and fought street clashes while imperial forces contained them. Reinforcements were promised as Boxers retreated toward Shippantiy, with earthworks built for defense. Estimated fatalities include about 1500 native Cantonese in See Chuen. Boxers continue daily drill near Chi Li’s capital area.
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See Chuen
Chi Li
Duylight
Freight collision near Avimore injures crew and kills two
Two Ganz freight trains on the Gulf Colorado & Santa Fe line collided head on near Avimore I T today. Two crew members were killed and five injured, with the wrecked engines and wheat and cotton cars piling up. Injured were brought to town for care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe
Avimore
I. T
Gulf, Colorado
Lance Peralle
Goulds to invade north Michigan Territory extension plans
Tolads Ohio October 6 news that the Goulds plan expansion into northern Michigan. Wabash engineers have surveyed upper Michigan lines and prepared drawings for extensions of the Ann Arbor railway toward Cheboygan. Proposals include building a new road or absorbing Detroit and Mackinac to reach Cheboygan with connections to Detroit and a link to the Soo via Bay City and Dayton.
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Tolads
Goulds
Michigan Territory
Yalodage
Clergue
Wabaah
Michigan
Ann Arbor
Cheboygan
Detroit & Maci
Inae
Chebayrah
Tarferrive
Dytonr
Soo
Lin Kua Yi Dies In Shanghai Prominent Qing Adviser
Shanghai on October 6 reports the death of Lin Kua Yi the Compus vlceroy of an king. Tit Kuo Yi and Chang Chi Tung ruled jointly and were seen as enlightened officials who opposed the Boxer uprising. They worked to protect foreigners and stabilize the empire during the crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
Lin Kua Yi
Tit Kuo Yi
Chang Chi Tung
Toyor
Liu Kuo Yi
Bicycle Novice Drowns While Learning to Ride
Bougtion Mach October 6 man attempting to learn bicycle on docks at Ponce Milly near Hough ton lost control and fell into Yato Lake. Gust Johnson, 88, threw his plank to reach him but drowned before rescue. widow survives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yato Lake
Houghton
Gust Johnson
Johnson
Johngyn
The Sprinting Roach and the Ant Moral Fable
A fable unfolds where a tiny ant and a proud sprinting roach clash over a race. The roach boasts faster feet but is trapped by a clever obstacle course using a sheet of yellow paper as the track. The ant wins by exploiting the course, delivering a lesson: there is a weak spot in every man’s work if you can find it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopitz
Gad
Chasced
Hix Cront
Sandy
Tyro Melios
Dawn’s Kidney Pills and their claimed cure
An ad claims Dawn’s Kidney Pills cured chronic kidney and bladder trouble for years. It recounts a testimonial from a resident of Auraria who says the pill relieved backache and kidney disorders and kept the condition from returning for over three years. The firm offers a trial by mail from Trusted States and lists price as 30 cents per box.
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Dnrn
Krizbi
Fey
Dou J
S Schog
Girma
Auraria
Dean
Aly
Dawn
Kiley
Rennather
Addess Voater-Miluurn Go
Buffalo
al Draggists
Prive
Seaweed Gatherers Along Lom Jelani Shores
Seaweed harvesters along Lom Jelani rush seaweed to market as tides pile heaps. Owners haul it to shore for use as fertilizer and upholstery filler in New York. Gatherers, amid wreckage homes, seem philosophical as they rely on the sea for food and funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lom Jelani
New York
Soho
Moe
Geverally
Survivor's Testimonial for Dudley's Kidney Pills in Lockport
George P. Pantale of Lockport writes a letter praising Dudley's Kidney Pills as a cure for kidney trouble after years of medical treatment. He states he used six boxes and fully recovered, with no further back pain or urinary symptoms. He provides his address at 307 Cheruly Street.
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Lockport
George P. Penfeld
Dodd
Pulis
George P. Pantali
Churely St
Leckvort
White Paint and Screen Door View Obscured
An old wartime style note discusses white exterior paint on rereen doors and windows, claiming it obscures outdoor views. It mentions discomfort among people from itching and suggests a supposed cure with Dean’s Ointment. The text also mixes figures on wood values, farm labor, crossties, and horse-breeding spending in France.
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Marerfield, Wis
Williams & Bailey, Publishers
NEB_ASKA
St Mark
Lipton
Tyo Mountain
Herman Dimdia
Willivath
Atlentol
Hewel Daul
William A. Stone
Erosas
J. Stewart
Mitchell Calla
Wilkesbarre
Pas
Philadelpus
Wiiesbarre
White House
Unites States
Ita
Mont Gene
Milten Op Wttlke
Udion
Nonenion
Coal and Iron Police
Wilon
Itn
Sivika
Voal
Len Olla
Peley
Mérchell
John Smitcitall
UM. W. of America
T. D. Nicholle
Guild of Pennsylvania
Eonia
District Provident
National Association of Manufacturers
National Board
Join Fallon
Canine
Skenapdaah
Wien
Brownevile
Gen
Gobin
Shomokio
Shamokin
Wame
John Cuan
Mahoney City
E Reading
Henry Claysauft
Indiana
Illinois
Chicago
Eves
Mr. Meyer
Plaine of
Kangas
Blue Force
Lady Somerset
Americe
Zola
Graye
Percin
M. Poliognis
Sze Chuen
Upper Peninsula
Galician
Navy
France
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