No Paupers in Servia as Express Reports Prosperity
The Express notes that even the poorest in Servia can establish homes and most own them. In California the state library becomes the first department to fall under civil service rules. Roumanian cyclists must display their name and address on frames and lamp glasses for night reading. A Galway health report cites severe overcrowding with 14 adults, a baby, two dogs, and two donkeys occupying one room and a kitchen.
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Servia
California
Galway
Women find asphaltum deposits sparking oil rush in California
Two women on Waterman mountain in San Bernardino county discover asphaltum deposits and trigger a rush that locates 20,000 acres as an oil boom unfolds. A new civilization disease is described as memory loss from undiscovered microbes in the witness chair, yet curable with treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterman Mountain
San Bernardino County
Cal
China seen as market for American dairy and fruit exports
Special Agent Burrill argues China offers growing opportunities for American dairymen and horticulturists. He predicts expert analysis will reveal potential to supply Chinese markets with butter and fruits in increasing quantities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burrill
China
Italy Eyes Water Power as Coal Costs Rise
The piece notes Italy’s 6 million horsepower potential from water power and the impact of high coal prices, with the British consul in Naples stating Italy’s annual coal bill is about $40 million, much of which is paid to England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Naples
Fig
England
Steel rail production over the years summarized
The steel rail output reached 0 372 257 tons last year and rose to 2 284 711 in 1904 2 992 000 in 1908 2 947 000 in 1902 and 2 876 000 in 1901. Except for a small dip in 1904 production climbed yearly from 1901 onward, with 1906 holding the record until revised.
Human speed vs animal pace in running records
The text compares human sprint and mile speeds to typical quadruped speeds. It notes the best 100 yard time as 9.35 seconds and 21.13 miles per hour, a mile in 4 minutes 12.5 seconds at about 14 mph, and an ordinary trained runner averaging 5 minutes per mile or 12 mph.
Opportunities for American Cars Abroad
The Bureau of Manufactures promotes motor cars with price ranges from $900 to $1,200 as a strong export chance. It notes American and French influence in New Zealand and Australia, with British competition rising. Belgium also presents a market opening amid German control of trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Manufactures
India
New Zealand
Australia
Belgium
Germany
New York and Albany Auto Imports and Registrations
During January and February 1915 auto imports reached 191 vehicles valued at 625000 in New York. Albany registered 774 cars with the New York secretary, totaling 24616 statewide registrations. American cars totaled 385 units worth 700000, while foreign cars numbered 68 with a value of 475000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Albany
New York State
Unknown Trafalgar Memorandum Seller Keeps Omnibus Job
A London bus driver who owned an old desk containing Nelsons Trafalgar memorandum learned its value by chance from a passenger. The desk belonged to his late father a servant to an unnamed admiral. The document sold for $18,000, which the driver invested, and he continues to drive the omnibus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Nelson
Trafalgar
London
Appointment of Bell as army chief of staff signals new era
The text notes Brig. Gen. J. Franklin Bell becomes chief of staff ending civil war veterans in the role. It forecasts the last veteran Gen. Arthur MacArthur will retire in 1909 without becoming chief. If Bell serves long, no new general may rise until 1920, with anticipated shifts in army methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Franklin Bell
Army
Arthur MacArthur
Bell F
Bronze En trance Door Model Wins National Jury Prize
Miss Evelyn Longman’s model for the bronze entrance doors to the chapel at Annapolis Naval Academy was selected best by the National Sculpture Society jury. The ranking also lists A. A. Weinman Paul Nocquet Bruno Louis Zimm with Longman noted as born in 1874 in Winchester Ohio and trained under Lorado Taft in Chicago.
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Annnapolis Naval Academy
National Sculpture Society
Evelyn
Lorado Taft
Art Institute of Chicago
German Army Utilizes Scotch Collie Dogs for Wounded Search
Germans have reduced to a science the training of dogs for army ambulance service. Scotch collies are found to be best suited for work. In the army they will thoroughly search fields after battles. Each dog carries a small saddle bag with food and surgical bandages for temporary wounds. On finding a wounded man the dog alerts its conductor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army Ambulance Service
Dot
Chicago Rejects Municipal Operation of Street Railways
In Chicago the vote shows opposition to city operation of street railways while supporting Mueller law certificates. The result favors speedy traction property acquisition under public policy acts, with 120,911 against 110,260 and the 60 percent threshold not met. Milwaukee results: Becker elected mayor. Timlin wins associate justice. Dunn law defeated. other city outcomes listed.
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Chicago
Milwaukee
Sherburn HH. Becker
David S.S. Rose
William H. Timlin
State Supreme Court
Allen R. Bushnell
Lancaster
Harry H. Grace
Superior
James O’neill
Neillsville
Gorman
Kenosha
Madison
Joseph G. Schubert
Leslie B. Rowley
Viroqua
Stoughton
Whitewater
Waukesha
Tomaha
Ripon
Portage
Marinette
Menominee
Baraboo
Elroy
Columbus
Dodgeville
Fond du Lac
Beaver Dam
Neenah
Appleton
Eau Claire
Marshfield
Sturgeon Bay
Detroit
Mich
Grand Rapids
George I. Ellis
E. F. Sweet
Charles R. Sligh
Michigan
Des Moines
Dubuque
Berg
Henry Schunk
Keokuk
Diamond
Collapse at Zum Hirschen Hotel Kills Fifty Five in Nagold
In Nagold Germany fifty five people died and around one hundred were injured when the Zum Hirschen hotel collapsed during a celebratory dance. The unfinished building failed after the roof was added that morning, and safety precautions were not observed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nagold
Black Forest
Germany
Zum Hirschen
Plot to Kill King in Lebrija Threat
Spanish authorities uncover an anarchist plot at Lebrija near Seville to assassinate King Alfonso the Dowager Queen Christina and Infanta Maria Teresa during Seville holy week, with censorship blocking details of the conspiracy.
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Madrid
Lebrija
Seville
Black Hands
Alfonso
Christina
Infanta
Maria Teresa
Revolt Reported in Samana Santo Domingo Area
A cablegram to the Navy Department from Commander Southerland aboard the Yankee at Santo Domingo says a revolution has broken out at Samana. The Paducah is there and the Dubuque is at Monte Christi. He notes American interests are not involved.
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Santo Domingo
Washington
San Domingo
Navy Department
Southerland
Yankee
Samana
Paducah
Dubuque
Monte Christi
Death of Ohio Jurist Smaley Remains in Politics Leader
Allen W. Smaley ex judge of the common pleas court and longtime Democratic figure in Ohio died at Bloomdale at age 70. His home was in Upper Sandusky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Toledo
Allen W. Smaley
Common Pleas Court
Bloomdale
Upper Sandusky
Woman's Suffrage Bill Wins in Rhode Island Senate
Providence reports the Rhode Island senate passed a bill allowing women to participate in electing presidential electors. The measure extends voting rights to women alongside men in the state.
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Providence
R. I
State Senate
Violent clash at Sasurga peasant meeting turns deadly
Police attempt to disperse a political peasant meeting in Sasurga village Vyata province led to a grave clash. Three policemen were killed and ten wounded. casualties among peasants unknown.
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St. Petersburg
Sasurga
Vyata
Woman Elected Secretary in Texas Election
Whitewright Texas Mrs Nancy R Wilcox was elected city secretary on Tuesday marking the first time a woman won a municipal or state office in Texas.
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Whitewright
Tex
Nancy R. Wilcox
Texas
Dowie Heads To Chicago To Face Accusers
John Alexander Dowie carrying his party leaves for Chicago to confront Zion City leaders who allegedly revolted. He denies polygamy claims and defends monogamy, cites asset growth of 20 million dollars in four years, and rebukes cruelty allegations from Mrs Dowie detailing harsh treatment at Shiloh house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
John Alexander Dowie
Christian Catholic Church of
Zion City
Chicago
Dr. Dowie
Shiloh House
Dowie
Fields Denies Bribe Claims In Mutual Life Case
Andrew C. Fields former legislative agent for the Mutual Life Insurance company issued a statement through his physician at Dobbs Ferry asserting he never took a bribe and planned to vindicate himself fully He claimed he saved the company hundreds of thousands of dollars and called reports about a Albany house of marth libelous He said trustees knew his legislative work and challenged their statements while vowing to protect his reputation.
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New York
Andrew C. Fields
The
Mutual Life Insurance Company
Dobbs Ferry
Judson
Fields
House of Marth
Albany
Andrew Hamilton
Mutual
Suit against Platt and officials dismissed in Omaha
The $150,000 suit by Mae Wood against Senator Thomas C. Platt, Wynne, and Loeb was called in court and dismissed by Judge Kennedy due to nonappearance of the plaintiff. Wood claimed she wrote a book The Love Letters of A Boss containing letters from Platt and alleged they misappropriated them.
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Omaha
Neb
Miss Mae
Wood
United States
Thomas C. Platt
William Loeb
Wynne
Kennedy
Miss Wood
Platt
Loeb
Tragic Poisoning Claims Konoski Family Daughters
In Bemidji Minnesota two daughters of Mr and Mrs Herman Konoski died after taking warm medicine that contained poison. The four children were sickened Monday morning with three girls and one boy affected, and the remaining two may die at any time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bemidji, Minn
Herman Konoski
Neary
Buffalo Evening Times Building Burned In Landmark Fire
Fire Tuesday destroyed the four story Evening Times building on Main street Buffalo causing an estimated $200000 loss covered by insurance. The block-long structure dating to 1870 stood between Main and Washington streets as a local landmark.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Evening Times
Main Street
Main
Washington Street
Mayor Ousted by Kansas Supreme Court Decree
Topeka court ousts W. W. Rose as mayor of Kansas City Kan for tolerating joints. Rose resigned from office last Tuesday before the decree was issued.
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Topeka
Kan
Supreme Court of Kansas
W. W. Rose
Kansas City
Rose
Victory by Capt. von Hasse in German East Africa
Dispatch from Dar-Es-Salaam reports Captain von Hasse's forces defeating Watagoro natives in German East Africa with 205 native fatalities. The report notes many slain in battle and confirms German victory.
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London
Dar-Hslaam
von Hasse
Watagoro
German East Africa
Fatal kerosene explosion blazes Mrs. Warnick home
Mrs William Warnick of seven miles east of Frankfort Indiana was burned to death when a kerosene can exploded starting a fire that fatally burned her infant as well.
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Frankfort
Ind
William Warnick
Disastrous Fire Destroys Scott & Co Factory in Pontiac
Fire in Pontiac Michigan wipes out the buggy and wagon factory of R D Scott and Co and seven nearby residences occupying half a block. Loss tallied at twenty two thousand dollars with total destruction of buildings and contents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontiac, Mich
R. D. Scott & Co
Miners Push Arbitration Plans Across Coal Fields
Pennsylvania hard coal miners propose arbitration by a board including Judge George Gray to settle disputes and end the 160000 idle workers strike. Ohio Bituminous Operators head John H. Winder urges arbitration for soft coal fields. Mt. strong language fades as leaders weigh third party settlement.
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New York
Pennsylvania
Board of Arbitration For Settlement
Board of Conciliation
Anthracite Strike Commission
George Gray
Delaware
Columbus
John H. Winder
Bituminous Operators’ Association of Ohio
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Mitchell
J. H. Winder
International Executive Board
United Mine Workers of American
Indianapolis
Pittsburg
Fatal Plunge From Office Building Fire in Portland
Fire sweeps the Chamber of Commerce building in Portland causing $100,000 in damage and leading to the death of Homer H. Hallock right of way agent for Willemette Traction. Hallock reportedly sprang eight stories to the central court roof after becoming distraught as the fire broke out. The United Railways company recently purchased the building for $750,000.
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Portland
Ore
Chamber of Commerce
Homer H. Hallock
Willemette Traction Company
United Railways Company
Herriott to Enter Iowa Gubernatorial Race
Council Bluff Iowa John Herriott of Stuart former State treasurer and present lieutenant governor will announce his candidacy for the Republican nomination for governor. He says his move aims to heal a heated Cummins Perkins contest and promote party harmony.
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Council Bluff
John Herriott
Stuart
Iowa
Cummins
George D. Perkins
Sioux City
Herriott
Orient boycott eroding as travelers return to trade
The Bulletin reports that the boycott on American goods in the orient is nearly broken with returning tourists and businesspeople aboard the liner America. Discrimination against American wares is seen as fading but not yet ended, with only a matter of time before it vanishes.
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San Francisco
The
Bulletin
America
Dr. Edward Lathrop Dies at 92 in New York
Rev Dr Edward Lathrop president of Vassar College board of trustees died at his home in New York at age ninety two.
Oil Company Quits Nebraska Withdraws From State
The Republic Oil company announced to the Nebraska secretary of state that it has abolished all stations and withdrawn from the state ending its Nebraska operations.
Not Guilty of Murder in Ottumwa Case
Claud Whisler charged with the murder of Frank Ogden at Whisler's Bloomfield area home on April 1 1905 was found not guilty on Thursday.
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Ottumwa
Claud Whisler
Frank Ogden
Whisler
Bloomfield
Illinois Supreme Court strikes down new primary law
Springfield Illinois the state supreme court declares the latest primary election law unconstitutional The decision cancels the law’s Cook county single section flaw and faults in four other features including candidate fees county committee powers and county restrictions Gov Deneen calls a special legislative session for April 10 to enact a valid law He telegrams Lieut Gov Sherman and Speaker Shurtleff to inform them of the ruling and upcoming session Details note faulty title and required amendments Pointing to the law’s narrow title the court voids the measure and orders a rewrite
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ilinois
Supreme Court of Illinois
Deneen
Supreme Court
Lawrence Y. Sherman
Hot Springs
Ark
Shurtleff
Marengo
Allger withdraws from bid for U S Senate
Detroit announces Senator R A Allger will not seek reelection to the United States Senate when the legislature convenes on January 1. The letter cites ill health as the reason and thanks supporters for their loyalty and the honors conferred by the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
R.A. Allger
Senate
United States
Grand Rapids Man Held After Wife Fatally Burned
Mrs. Mar tin Vanthof was burned to death in an early Wednesday blaze in Grand Rapids Michigan. Her husband is held at the county jail awaiting Coroner LeRoy's order. Their 12 year old son woke to flames and found his father half clad and ranting about burning her up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Rapids
Mich
Martin Vanthof
LeRoy
Vantiol
Iowa Legislature Adjourns After Three Month Session
The Thirty first Iowa General Assembly ended its three month session Friday afternoon. Major topics included statewide primary anti pass legislation educational board of control and a two cent fare bill. Only the anti pass bill became law, applying to all state and federal offices and taking effect July 4.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Educational Board of Control
Thirty-first General Assembly of
Gage Resigns as President of United States Trust
Ly man J. Gage former secretary of the treasury resigns from his post as president of the United States Trust Company. The board of trustees formally accepts the resignation at a Thursday meeting in New York.
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Gage
New York
Lyman J. Gage
Secretary of the Treasury
United States Trust Company
Trust Company
Hallack Lumber Plant Destroyed by Denver Fire
Fire gutted the Hallack Lumber and Supply Co plant at Thirty ninth Avenue and Gilbin Street in Denver early Thursday, causing an estimated loss of 390000 dollars. The blaze destroyed the mill and storage area, with investigators probing the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Col
Hallack Lumber and Supply Company
Thirty Ninth Avenue
Gilbin Street
Dowie Speech At Secret Zionist Meeting In Texas
Dr Dowie and his party left San Antonio for St Louis Sunday night. A secret Zionist meeting filled the local temple an hour before Dowie appeared. L C Hall, Zionist pastor, defended Dowie as crowds cheered Amen and God be with thee. Hall claimed all Texans in the Zionist movement endorsed Dowie and his innocence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Tex
Dowle L. C. Hall
Dowie
Preacher Hall
Texas
Zionist Movement
Apostle
WARRANTS FOR BANKERS IN PEORIA CASE
Five partners of the failed Pekin Tiés Smith bank were bound over by Justice Rapp to the grand jury and posted bonds of 25000 each for May appearance. The State's Attorney expects indictments. three more warrants were sworn by Pekin depositors for Conrad Luppen D C Smith Henry Brock Habbe Velde and E R Untand with bail raised 15000 each. Depositors vow to keep swearing out warrants until property is shown or bond becomes prohibitive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Brock
Habbe Velde
E. R
Hadley Soon to be Well Says Doctors
In Kansas City Dr. W A Clark reports Attorney General Hadley recovering from pleurisy with effusion. After thorough exams by two Kansas City physicians, the group states no pneumonia typhoid or nervous breakdown. Fever from pleurisy may linger but recovery is expected within a reasonable time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
W. A. Clark
Hadley
Bishop Morris of Oregon Dies at 1819 Birth Date
Benjamin Wistar Morris, bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Diocese of Oregon, died shortly before noon Sunday in Portland. Born May 30, 1819, in Wellsborough Pennsylvania, he served churches in Sunbury Manayunk and Germantown before 1868, when he became missionary bishop of Oregon and Washington. He later led the Oregon diocese and was reputed to be the oldest U.S. bishop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ore
Benjamin Wistar Morris
Protestant Episcopal Church
Oregon
Morris
Wellsborough
Sunbury
Manayunk
Germantown
Washington
United States
Italian ship Erasmo to Nagasaki under tow after disaster
The Italian sailing ship Erasmo captained by Amelio, sailing from Philadelphia on September 9 to Nagasaki with oil, was towed into Nagasaki last Friday by the German steamer Seigovyar after a seven month voyage plagued by illness. Twenty four crew members were struck by sickness. one aboard died.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tohkio
Amelio
Philadelphia
Nagasaki
Seigovyar
Kagoshima
Missing Sioux Falls Man Found in River
The body of Christopher Sven a South Dakota farmer missing since February 12 was recovered from the river Sunday. Police believe Sven walked into the water while intoxicated and that several suspects have been arrested in connection with his disappearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls
S. D
Christopher Sven
Sven
Mrs Roosevelt Returns From Cuba Cruise with Children
Mrs. Roosevelt and her three children arrive in Washington on Sunday aboard the Southern Railroad return trip from the Mays Flower cruise to Cuba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Third Attempt Successful Seeks Help in Tragic Suicide
Kansas City Missouri reports that L. W. Hoch a 40 year old traveling man from Worcester Massachusetts died by his own hand at a local hotel. He left a note claiming two prior attempts to end his life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
L. W. Hoch
Worcester
Mass
Self-inflicted death at Kansas City lodging house
John F. Dutty a 40 year old tailor shot and killed himself in a lodging house in Kansas City Missouri. Report says Dutty's father is the purchasing agent of the Hocking Valley railroad at Columbus Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
John F. Dutty
Dutty
Hocking Valley Railroad
Uvolumbus
Nickel Plate Road Offers Daily Through Trains From Chicago
The Favorite Route East promotes three daily through trains from Chicago with Modern Day Coaches and Luxurious Pullman Sleeping Cars to New York City and through Sleeping Car Service to Boston and intermediate points. Rates are low with no excess fares. Dining Service includes club meals 35 cents to 1.00 and a la carte options. Departures are from La Salle Street Station Chicago. General Agent J Yu Calahan, 113 Adams St., Chicago, Ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ft. Waynes
Cleveland
Erie
Buffalo
New York City
Boston
Nickel Plate Road
la Salle St
J. Yu Calahan
Adama St
Chicago, Ill
Cactus Fashion Sparks Wit in Yonkers Papers
The Wife notes cactus style spreading to England and Germany with blossoms praised for variety and color. The Husband jokes milliners will try to stick readers with cactus trends, reflecting a lighthearted exchange from Yonkers Statesman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Germany
Yonkers Statesman
Not Receiving Callers at Le Journal Interview Note
A reporter waits outside as a prisoner declines interview, saying he is not in Le Journal. The quote notes men miss opportunities by simply passing time without purpose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
le Journal
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Endorsed by Doctors
Doctor Brigham cites many physicians and nurses who report cures from Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for female illnesses. A Fitchburg physician praises its efficacy and endorses it for female difficulties. Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Mass offers free advice for twenty five years to sick women seeking health and strength.
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Lydia BE
Pinkham
Lydia IE
Lydia E. Pinkham
8S. C. Brigham
Brigham Park
Fitchburg
Mass
Lydia BE. Pinkham
Lynn
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