Record Year for Irish Linen Exports and 1905 Cotton Boom
The Express notes a booming Irish linen industry driven by expanding U S exports. In the year ended June 30 1905 the Bureau of Engraving and Printing issued 6 000 000 000 postage stamps to the Post Office and the Post Office disposed of the full issue. Cotton production in 1905 set records with 13 556 000 bales harvested and American spinners taking 4 550 000 bales while 8 887 000 bales were exported. Also described is the Byer and Hamilton Mine at Hill End New South Wales where a colossal nugget was found on May 10 1872 weighing 640 pounds and valued at 248 000 dollars.
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Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Post Office
Byer and Hamilton
Hill End
New South Wales
Gold production peaks in US and Transvaal fields
Oversea mining report shows a banner year for gold. World yield reached about 875 million dollars with the United States supplying 90 million and the Transvaal a leading role among the top producers.
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United States
Transvaal
Los Angeles water works projected at 36 million
Estimates by Frank H. Olmstead set the city’s new water works at 36.8 million dollars for Los Angeles with a 26.5 million dollar conduit over 259 miles. He suggests a railway along the line, costing over 5 million, and three cement mills of 600 barrels each.
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Los Angeles
Frank H. Olmstead
Philadelphia Subway Opening Push Sets December 21
Officials of the Philadelphia Rapid Transit Co. moved up the opening date for the new subway to December 21. The critical tasks are regrading the lines west of the river to permit surface tracks on the Schuylkill bridge and completing the Market street station beneath 15th to 16th streets.
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Philadelphia Rapid Transit Co
Schuylill
Market Street
15Th
16Th Streets
World rail mileage by region and nation in 1904
Global railroad length reached 537105 miles on December 31 1904 with America carrying 270386 miles Europe 187776 Asia 46592 Africa 15649 and Australia 16702. Germany led Europe at 34016 followed by Russia 33286 France 28226 Austria Hungary 24261 United Kingdom 22592 Italy 10025 Spain 8656 and Sweden Norway 7730.
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America
Europe
Asia
Africa
Australia
Germany
Russia
France
Austria-Hungary
United Kingdom
Italy
Spain
Sweden
Norway
Polar explorers push for new pole attempts this summer
The era of dog sledge and steam is fading as explorers plan bold methods to reach the pole. Walter Wellman intends to launch an airship voyage this summer while the Duke of Abruzzi aims again for the northern pinnacle, seeking a historic feat.
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Walter Wellman
Abruzzi
Smoke Abatement League Appeals Aid for Cincinnati
The Smoke Abatement League of Cincinnati appeals for substantial aid to rid the city from a heavy pall of smoke. Abatement is difficult due to Cincinnati’s topology with western hills trapping the air. The league notes electricity and natural gas may offer solutions to the nuisance.
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League of Cincinnati
Cincinnati
Price Hill
Walnut Hills
Waiter Turns Small Bet Into Big Tide Land Windfall
Martin Kellar of Seattle overheard talk of fortune in Tacoma tide lands, bought an option with $2,000, and days later received an $80,000 offer from Union Pacific. He netted about $60,000 and returned to waiting tables, discovering tips can outpace the givers.
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Martin Kellar
Seattle
Tacoma Tide Lands
Kellar
Tide Lands
Union Pacific
Belgium Declares Absinthe Contraband by Law
A Belgian prohibition bill passed both houses with 92 to 2 in the Senate, labeling absinthe contraband. The act bans importation manufacture transport sale and storage for sale across the country despite opposition from producers and retailers.
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Belgium
Senate
Trade with Germany Reaches New Heights in 1905
The United States logged a 1905 trade surplus and deficit with Germany totaling over 300 million dollars. Imports from Germany reached 118 million, the highest for any year, while exports to Germany stood at 104 million, second only to 1904’s 214 million in raw cotton related value.
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United States
Germany
Miners Strike Expands as Wage Scale Ties Up Industry
Indianapolis reports 509,500 miners walked out after failing to sign the 1903 wage scale. Predictions from Mitchell and Robbins suggest 60 percent of bituminous mines may operate if signed, forming an enormous industrial clash with 371,000 anthracite workers remaining out.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Mitchell
IF. L. Robbins
Robbins
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
National Executive Board
United Mine Workers
Roosevelt
John J. Mitchell
Western
Depew's Condition Reported as Health Fears Persist
The Herald notes Senator Depew remains at the Elliott F. Shepard estate behind Scarborough on Hudson in seclusion for a month. Guards and limited neighbors confirm occasional sightings. He is cared for by caretakers and taken drives with neighborhood children when possible.
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New York
the Herald
Depew
Senate
Elliott F. Shepard
Scarborough-on- Hudson
Washington
Shepard Place
Mr. Depew
Senator Depew
Indiana Auditor Sues Former State Auditor for 110000
Warren J. Bigeler on behalf of Indiana sues John Oscar Henderson in superior court to recover 101158.65 plus interest and a 10 percent penalty for alleged insurance tax misappropriation and irregularities during 1891 to 1895. Suit seeks total 110000 to cover future interest.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
Warren J. Bigeler
Miller
John Oscar Henderson
Henderson
Morocco Conference Ends With Accord on Bank and Police
The Morocco conference concluded its labors on Saturday with Franco German accord on bank and police questions after months of bickering. A final text sets police distribution at ports with France policing Mogador Seffi Mazagan Rabat and Spain policing Tetu an and Larache, jointly policing Tangier and Casablanca under inspector oversight. A Dutch officer was not appointed and a special committee will revise the agreement texts.
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Algeciras
Morocco
France
Germany
Mogador
Seffi
Magazan
Rabat
Spain
Tetuan
Larache
Tangier
Casablanca
Europe
Escape From Living Tomb Breathers Rescued After 20 Days
In Lens France 13 miners aged 17 to 38 led by Henri Nemy were saved after 20 days entombed amid hay bark and decayed horse flesh. They endured darkness and stench with limited rations and were briefly lucid upon rescue before doctors ordered quiet to prevent fever and poisoning. In Indianapolis Special Judge James E McCullough denied a new trial and sentenced ex state auditor David E Sherrick to two to 21 years for embezzling 120000. He spoke only Nothing further your honor.
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France
Courrieres
Henri Nemy
Indianapolis
Ind
James E. McCullough
David E. Sherrick
Michigan City
Sherrick
W. N. Harding
Death of Sheriff Barrett in Chicago
Thomas E. Barrett sheriff of Cook County died at his home on North Pauling Street after months of throat cancer. He had been unconscious for about two hours when the end came, and hope had faded with the family the day before.
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Barrett
Chicago
Thomas E. Barrett
Cook County
North Pauling Street
Hope
Bank note teller confesses to large theft in police court
Joseph A. Turney, note teller of the National Bank of North America, was arraigned on a charge of stealing 34000 dollars. Cashier Wire testified Turney confessed to the theft and said about 25000 dollars were taken before 1900.
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New York
Joseph A. Turney
National Bank of North America
Robbers Loot Hatch Store Post Office in Bridgeport
Bandits blew open the Hatch post office safe and stole 5000 dollars in cash and stamps. They took a horse and wagon from Postmaster Hatch and escaped.
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Bridgeport
Conn
C. M. Hatch
Hatch
Aged Lake Mariner Dead in Manitowoc
Captain H. S. Albrecht a longtime Lake Michigan mariner and prominent Mason died in Manitowoc Wisconsin at age 60. He was among the oldest mariners on the Great Lakes and held in esteem by local civic groups.
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Lake Mariner
Manitowoc
Wis
Albrecht
Great Lakes
Christian Herald Sends $23,000 for Japanese famine relief
Washington report notes the Christian Herald sent another 23000 dollars through the Red Cross to the state department for Japan famine relief. The total remittance from this source reaches 125000 dollars.
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Washington
the Christian Herald
State Department
Red Cross
Japan
Special Grand Jury Granted for Insurance Matter Probe
Justice Dowling in New York’s supreme court granted District Attorney Jerome’s request for a special grand jury to investigate insurance matters, following an application made the prior day.
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New York
Justice Dowling
Supreme Court
Jerome
Washington approves 30 million legislative bill after two week debate
The house passed the legislative executive and judicial appropriation bill carrying 30 million dollars after two weeks of consideration. A key feature was the removal of the clerks age limit, a provision that sparked lengthy discussion and opposition to the measure.
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Washington
House
Whittredge Named Special Ambassador to Spain Wedding
President Roosevelt appoints Frederick W. Whittredge of New York as special ambassador to attend the wedding of the king of Spain, representing the United States in Washington.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Frederick W. Whittredge
New York
United States
Spain
Tragic Rail Accident Claims Two Men in Tamaqua
In Tamaqua Pennsylvania Thomas Arner aged 60 and William Barron aged 28 were struck by a fast freight train while walking on the Reading tracks near town and died instantly.
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Tamaqua
Thomas Arner
William Barron
Reading Tracks
Big Four Railroad Orders Coal Seizure in Transit
The Cleveland Cincinnati Chicago and St Louis Big Four railroad issued a general order to confiscate all coal in transit on all its lines passing through Springfield Illinois. The order is said to be general on its entire system.
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Springfield
Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago & St. Louis
Big Four) Railroad
Des Moines House Passes Anti-Pass Bill
Des Moines Iowa House approves the anti-pass measure by 76 to 17 with an amendment extending coverage to all federal officers and adding a publication clause. The act requires lawmakers to cover their own travel costs home.
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Des Moines
House
Zion City ousts Dowie as Voliva is elected leader
In Zion City the congregation split after a five hour arraignment. Wilbur Glenn Voliva won a unanimous vote to lead the city while John Alexander Dowie was deposed for mismanagement and squandering funds. Dowie’s wife Jane Dowie and son Gladstone sided with the opposition. Legal steps will appoint a conservator or receiver to remove Dowie from control.
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Chicago
Zion City
John Alexander Dowie
Wilbur Glenn Voliva
Voliva
Dowle
Tabernacle
Jane Dowie
Gladstone
Murders Due to Vendetta in Minneapolis Guilty Slayings
Six Greek or Syrian laborers were killed in a ramshackle building at 243 Tenth Avenue South between midnight Tuesday and six Wednesday. Police suspect Mafia or black hand ties and revenge as motive. Wounds were brutal but not instantly fatal, with no robbery evidence found.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Tenth Avenue South
Washington Avenue
St. Paul
Chicago Great Western Railroad
Anti Pass Bill Adopted Restricts Official Travel
The measure bans passes for all federal officers and requires publication of the rule. It would force legislators and officials to pay their own travel home. The original senate version bans passes for state county and city officials and political delegates and committee staff.
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Des Moines
House
Senate
Death of Butte Editor A D Keith Sr at 85
A D Keith Sr longtime editor of the Butte Miner and a leading northwest newspaper figure died here of heart failure at age 85.
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Butte
Mont
A. D. Keith, Sr
Butte Miner
Northwest
Father sues for damages over boxer's death in gloves bout
Isaac Tennebaum, father of Harry Tenny, known as Harry Tennebaum, sues Associated Athletic clubs for $100,000 claiming managers of the February 28 bout caused his son's death after a glove contest with Frankie Neill.
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San Francisco
Isaac Tennebaum
Harry Tennebaum
Harry Tenny
Frankie Neill
Associated Athletic Clubs
Russian Official Slain in Smolensk Streets
Assistant chief of the gendarmerie M. Gladisheff was murdered Friday in Smolensk, Russia, in what authorities are treating as a fatal assault. Investigators seek clues and possible motives in the attack on a high ranking official.
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Smolensk
Russia
M. Gladisheff
Former Detective Palma Sentenced in Detroit Fraud Case
Detroit former detective Ferdinand Palma was sentenced by U S District Judge Swan to one year in the Detroit house of correction without the alternative of a fine for aiding in obtaining fraudulent naturalization papers for residents of an Italian colony in Detroit.
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Detroit, Mich
Ferdinand Palma
United States
Swan
Detroit House of Correction
Detroit
Louisiana immigration chief Hawkes killed by streetcar
Maj. J. W. Hawkes, former Louisiana immigration commissioner, was run over and killed by a street car on Thursday in New Orleans. The death ends a career spent in public service.
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New Orleans
J. W. Hawkes
Immigration of
Louisiana
Perkins Arrested In NY Political Contribution Case
George W. Perkins of J. P. Morgan & Co and former New York Life vice president is arrested on a grand larceny warrant over 48702 transferred from New York Life to Cornelius Bliss, Republican national committee treasurer. A habeas corpus writ freed him and the case heads to the state supreme court for review.
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New York
George W. Perkins
J. P. Morgan & Co
New York Life Insurance Company
Jerome
Moss
Cornelius N. Buiss
Republican National Committee
Perkins
Bliss
Lewis A. Delafield
Justice Greenbaum
Supreme Court
State Supreme Court
Increase in Ohio liquor tax approved by Senate
The Aikin bill raises the statewide liquor tax from 850 to 1000 dollars and clears the Senate 25 to 11. Gov Pattison is expected to sign, making it effective upon signing or within ten days if not vetoed. Brewers warn about potentially closing about 6000 saloons across Ohio.
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Columbus
Ohio
Senate
Pattison
Great Catch of Seals in Newfoundland Fleet
Sealing steamer Diana arrives with 24,000 seals and Vanguard with 22,000 at St Johns. Remaining fleet reports large catches, with total seals already taken about 350,000, the largest in 40 years. Expect 400,000 by season end in late April.
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St. Johns
Diana
Fire devastates Pardeeville business district
A downtown fire in Pardeeville Wisconsin destroyed ten business houses across two blocks. Loss is estimated at fifty thousand dollars as the blaze spread through the city, nearly wiping out the town.
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Pardeeville
Wis
Pardeville
Cleto Gonzalez Viquez Elected Costa Rican President
Quicensiado Cleto Gonzalez Viquez, formerly minister of finance, has been elected president of the republic of Costa Rica.
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San Jose
Costa Rica
Immigrant Influx Sets New New York Harbor Record
More than 11,000 immigrants reached New York on Thursday aboard seven steamships from European ports. The daily tally marks the record for a single day during the spring rush to the United States.
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New York
Sunday Permit Lets Amateurs Play Ball in Columbus
The Ohio senate approved a bill allowing amateur baseball on Sundays with only five votes against it. The measure enables local leagues to resume Sunday games in Columbus and surrounding areas.
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Columbus
Senate
Personalities and Politics in Early American Notes
A roundup of biographical snippets notes Ralph D. Blumenfield of the London Express as an American born in Milwaukee who learned journalism in Chicago and New York. Marie Rose Collins named a state prison commissioner. Ex-President Cleveland’s Princeton farm sale and failed industrial plan. Mrs. Cynthia M. Paden of Montezuma Indiana, a top pharmacy candidate with young children. Gen. Henry E. Tremain elected head of the New York Republican Club with a noted Civil War record. Patrick J. McHugh of Holly Springs Mississippi recounts loss and restoration of naturalization papers after a fire.
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The
London Express
Milwaukee
Chicago
New York
Guild
Massachusetts
Marie Rose Collins
Collins
Boston
Cleveland
Princeton
Cynthia M. Paden
Montezuma
State Commission of Pharmacy
Paden
Henry E. Tremain
Republican Club
New York City
Grand Army of the Republic
New York State
Patrick J. McHugh
Holly Springs
Miss
Patrick
Shifted Responsibility in a Grandparent Conversation
An elderly woman laments aging while the other defends grandchild care. The Detroit Free Press quotes a back-and-forth about忙ness and family duties, highlighting generational views on caregiving and time management.
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Detroit Free Press
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