Flood Wipes Out Rainbow Falls and Lowers Salt Lake
The article notes Rainbow Falls at Mani tou washed away by a flood while Salt Lake level stands six feet lower than eight years ago. Anxiety grows about Yellowstone Park and Pike's Peak as flood impacts spread. The Collier newspaper trust seeks 100 papers before any purchase, fearing a sale to a 40-paper portfolio in New York state. Dr. E Benjamin Andrews says he would want every one of 1000 children to play football to reduce his large family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake
Rainbow Falls
Manitou
Yellowstone Park
Pike’s Peak
Collier Newspaper Trust
New York State
E. Benjamin Andrews
University of Nebraska
Hall Advocates Slang for Youth Expression
President G Stanley Hall cites slang as a tool for boys and girls to express thoughts. Observers note that reliance on slang may limit vocabulary development and reduce future use of the dictionary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Stanley Hall
Coal reserves in Australian fields reach vast totals
Our Newcastle consul notes government geologists estimate at least 240,448,053,000 tons of coal lie in Australian fields awaiting extraction. The question of global warmth and work after depletion is not seen as urgent by officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcastle
Mosquito Authority Dr. Leland O Howard Hailed Global Expert
Entomologist Dr Leland O Howard of the agricultural department is regarded as the greatest living authority on mosquitoes. He wrote a book on the buzzing nuisance and the Japanese government asked him to translate it for use in Japan where mosquito destruction experiments have been underway for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leland O. Howard
The
Agricultural Department
Japan
Chinese admiration for Grant shown at monuments and gifts
The passage notes Chinese people value loyalty to friends and developed a strong liking for Gen. Grant. It states that visiting Chinese dignitaries in recent years leave tokens at his monument or present gifts to his family as signs of regard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gen. Grant
Explorer De Windt Visits Isolated Siberian Village
Explorer De Windt recounts a northern Siberian village cut off from the world for 30 years. The inhabitants greet him openly as he brings news and wonders why locals lack broader travel connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Explorer de Windt
Siberia
Navy maneuvers in Caribbean planned under Admiral Dewey
It will cost one million dollars to run winter maneuvers for naval ships in the Caribbean with Admiral Dewey in command. The drills and precise gunnery build discipline that led to swift victories at Manila and Santiago, reflecting the navy’s growing prowess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caribbean Sea
Admiral Dewey
Manila
Santiago
Indiana man patents oat hull paper process
An Indiana man develops a method to manufacture paper from oat hulls and reports a test showing an excellent product. If oats remain scarce, output may be limited and other paper makers could feel the competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Farmers celebrate bright national crop outlook across regions
The article notes optimism from the northwest and middle west with less flood impact in Texas, and an overall record bright outlook for major staples. It signals a red-letter year for American farmers and planters nationwide.
Migration Drives Land Values Upward Across Northwestern States
Real estate dealers from Kansas to Winnipeg report land values rising about 50 percent in the last two years. Iowa Illinois and Indiana supply the majority of emigrants fueling this brisk advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern States
British Northwest
Kansas
Winnipeg
Iowa
Illinois
Indiana
Texas Citizen Sues Santa Fe for 25300 Over Cold
The Iron Age reports a Texas resident suing the Santa Fe road for 25300 damages claiming his wife and child contracted a severe cold while traveling 50 miles between Paris and Merit. The piece questions the propriety of such a high claim and notes possible reductions by Texan courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Paris
Merit
Sugar beet yield forecast from Nebraska farmer
William Coleman of McCook Nebraska estimates sugar beets will yield 15 to 25 tons per acre with a delivered price of 4.25 dollars per ton. He notes several ten acre patches could produce enough crop to pay for 160 acres of good land, based on his fifty years in farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
William Coleman
McCook
Neb
Baldwin Ziegler Expedition Fails to Reach North Pole
The Baldwin Ziegler party did not attain the north pole. Mr Baldwin returns to Norway, “bathed, but not beaten,” to repair damages and prepare for another dash. A final polar reach may come someday, perhaps soon or perhaps long hence, but what awaits is likely fame rather than wealth or purpose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baldwin-Ziegler
North Pole
Baldwin
Norway
Week’s History Across the Nation and Abroad
Secretary Shaw launches a public letter handling system with prompt acknowledgments. The government will not block Cuba’s $35 million loan despite Platt amendment issues. E A Tichenor of New York named assistant secretary of the treasury, replacing Spaulding. Generals Young Corbin and Wood invited to Kaiser’s German maneuvers. A tariff treaty between the United States and China sets rules for trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaw
Cuba
E. A. Tichenor
New York
O. L. Spaulding
Treasury
Young
Corbin
Wood
China
Publisher Charles W. Smith Found Dead in New York
Charles W. Smith aged 52 publisher of the American Home magazine was found dead in bed in New York. The Chauncey torpedo boat destroyer built in Philadelphia during trials averaged 26.80 knots. Ralph Bollock marked his 104th birthday at Fort Hamilton New York. Baseball percentages show AL leaders Philadelphia .870 St Louis .647 Boston .256 etc. NL leaders Pittsburgh .746 Brooklyn .650 Boston .627 Chicago .520. C C G Rubsam of New York killed wife and then himself over religious disagreements. Sarah Mackey died near Porterfield Pennsylvania from constant sneezing. Proposals to end the anthracite strike discussed with President Mitchell. The battleship Maine arrived at Brooklyn navy yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Smith
New York
The
American Home
Chauncey
Philadelphia
Fort Hamilton
N.Y
Ralph Bollock
St. Louis
Boston
Chicago
Cleveland
Washington
Baltimore
Detroit
Pittsburg
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
C. CG. Rubsam
Sarah Mackey
Porterfield
Shenandoah
Mitchell
Maine
Travana Harbor
Brooklyn Navy Yard
General Exhibit Opens In Chicago On Negro Progress
A wide ranging Chicago opening marks the first general exhibit on the progress of the negro in the United States. The event is part of the Midwestern exposition with various dignitaries attending and noting the significance for civil rights and cultural history.
Kansans City Blacksmith shoots boarder and wife
In Kansas City Missouri J C Surles a blacksmith found Albert Hayes a boarder with his wife and shot both of them resulting in injuries and an investigation by local authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansans City
J. C. Surles
Albert Hayes
Gold Reef Found Beneath Johannesburg Territory
A new gold reef is reported to traverse a large area near Johannesburg South Africa. Colonial and religious news from France to the Vatican includes many exiled sisters seeking to settle in the United States. International incidents involve Panama defense, British postmaster records, and actions in India and the Philippines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johannesburg
South Africa
France
Vatican
United States
Charles Fair
San Francisco
Evrens
Resignations and riots span world news in brief
The Cuban cabinet sees a key resignation as tensions rise with agriculture officials. Severe storms sweep Iowa and Illinois causing extensive damage. The Detroit estate of late Senator James McMillen is valued between 6 000 and 10 million dollars. France closes unauthorised Catholic schools after rioting. Gen Chaffee urges a vigorous Moros campaign. Robert R. Remington, once Miss May Van Alen’s fiancé, dies by suicide in Newport. Fresno area farms with modern improvements await sale to colonists by the Southern Pacific. Boer generals Botha De Wet and Delarey may visit the United States. Nesquehoning clash leaves striker Patrick Sharpe dead. Y M C A world congress hosts 31 nations in Christiania. Wisconsin Democrat John Donovan nominated for Congress in Fourth District. Bank wrecker Frank C Andrews sentenced to 15 years hard labor. Torishima island eruption kills 150. Oliver and wife Gough die in Midway New Brunswick fire. Charles M Schwab resigns United States Steel presidency due to ill health. Emperor Francis Joseph’s 72nd birthday celebrated in Vienna. Quay and Penrose discuss coal strike. another meeting planned for settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drayana
Towa
Sinois
James McMillen
Detroit
France
War Department
Chaffee
Robert R. Remington
New York
May van Alen
Newport
Fresno
Cal
Botha
de Wet
Delarey
United States
Nesquehoning
Patrick Sharpe
Christiania
Norway
Wisconsin
John Donovan
Milwaukee
Frank C. Andrews
Torishima
Japan
Oliver Gough
Midway
N. B
Charles M. Schwab
United States Steel Corporation
Francis Joseph
Vienna
Quay
Penrose
Pennsylvania
Minor News Items From The Era
Norwegian explorers plan a 1903 southern pole expedition. Cuba seeks admission to the International Postal Union. Demolition work begins on Newgate Prison in London. Thomas O Gorman presents a gift to President Roosevelt from Pope Leo. A Prussian edict targets American lard imports. Wesleyan University to build a $5 000 observatory in Middletown Conn. Cleveland Board of Health attacks dirty money. Edison tells a Copenhagen pauper electricity will replace steam within three decades. J J Hill foresees Northern Securities earnings of 150000000 next year. Coal strike may push households to bituminous coal before winter. War Dept to withdraw instructor officers unless schools meet higher standards. Edward VII to visit Ireland in February at latest. French Premier blames royalists for school closings agitation. prosecutions to follow. State contractors to be strictly accountable for nonperformance. Bethlehem Steel sold to United States Shipbuilding for about 26000000. Clashes erupt as citizens clash with troops over religious school closures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Pole
Cuba
International Postal Union
Newgate
London
Thomas O'Gorman
Roosevelt
Pope Leo
Wesleyan University
Middletown
Conn
Cleveland
O.) Board of Health
Thomas A. Edison
Copenhagen
J. J. Hill
Northern Securities Company
War Department
Edward
Ireland
George Wyndham
Dublin
Cork
Belfast
Finisterre
Pary
Bethlehem Steel Company
Charles M. Schwab
United States Shipbuilding Company
Boers Visit King Aboard Royal Yacht Victoria and Albert
Boer generals Botha De Wet and Delarey arrived in London and sailed to Cowes to meet King Edward aboard the Victoria and Albert. Earl Roberts and Gen. Lord Kitchener greeted them on the Wildfire before a brief, nonpolitical audience. The king praised their gallantry and wished them well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Botha
de Wet
Delarey
South Africa
Cowes
Isle of Wight
King Edward
Southampton
Commander In Chief
Earl Roberts
Lord Kitchener
Key
Waterloo Station
Edward
Alexandra
Victoria
Boers Arrive in England amid Celebratory Reception
Generals Botha De Wet and Delarey landed at Southampton on August 18 and were greeted by officials and crowds. They boarded the Nigeria and met Joseph Chamberlain and Gen Lord Kitchener, then headed for London to honor Gen Lucas Meyer. De Wet said a U S visit may follow. crowds cheered as police kept order during De Wet’s mob scene at a rail station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southampton
Botha
de Wet
Delarey
Nigeria
Joseph Chamberlain
Far] Roberts
Lord Kitchener
Abraham Fischer
Hague
London
Holland
Lucas Meyer
Lord Teacerts
South Africa
DeWet
Hinsey Suspended by Knights of Pythias Supreme Lodge
San Francisco August 18 The Knights of Pythias Supreme Lodge votes 117 to 12 to suspend John A Hinsey until finish court cases. Alleged embezzlement totals over 618000 in endowment fund shortfall. Prizes awarded in drills include Victor Company Colorado and Terre Haute Indiana in Class A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Supreme Lodge of the Knights of Pythias
John A. Hinsey
Finois
Hinsey
Board of Control
Victor Company
Colorado
H. A. Naylor
Terre Haute Company
Indiana
A. C. Duddleston
Vigo Company
Terre Haute
Combs
Kokomo Company
KR TL. Jacobs
D. D. Burns Company
Missouri
Riverside Company
Liberty Company
Oakland
California
Furniture City Company
Grand Rapids
Mich
R. KK. Moore
Knights
Hinsex
Lexington
Chicago
Treasury
Grand Jury
Henry B. Stolte
Endowment Rank
Supreme Lodge
Ilinois
Tragic rear end collision kills conductor near Humboldt
A rear end crash on the Chicago and Northwestern east of Humboldt Iowa leaves Conductor Roe Harlan dead after his caboose lacks rear red lights. Six stockmen suffer minor injuries as head trains collide at low speed three miles east. Cholera cases in the Philippines spike with about 30 000 total cases and many deaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humboldt
Chicago & Northwestern
Here
Roe Harlan
Reading
Philippines
Dudley Sworn Ireland Lord Lieutenant in Dublin
The Earl of Dudley was sworn in Saturday afternoon as lord lieutenant of Ireland in the castle council chamber succeeding Earl Cadogan who had resigned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Earl of Dudley
Ireland
Earl Cadogan
Soldier Drowns in Creek Bathing Near Fort Clark
Soldier Lieutenant Ralph F E McDowell of the Twelfth United States Cavalry drowned in Pinta creek near Fort Clark while bathing with Lieutenant Lusk. McDowell was seized by cramps and sank before aid could reach him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Tex
Tlieut
Ralph FE. McDowell
Twelfth
United States Cavalry
Pinte Creek
Fort Clark
Lieut
Lusk
McDowell
Wei
Moro situation move on Bacolod after soldiers' murder plot
In Manila Aug 18 the Moro situation shifts toward Bacolod where a recent plot to kill two American soldiers is being pursued. Local authorities tighten security as investigations continue into the alleged conspiracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Critient
Manila
Bacolod
Burn the City at St Michel in Haitian conflict
Cape Haytien Aug. 18 The town of St Michel is burned by provisional government forces after two days of fighting with Firminites. Gen Jean Jumeau advances near St Raphael as Nord’s troops retreat, while Crete a Pierrot lands more reinforcements for Gen Salmare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Haytien
St. Michel
Jean Jumean
St. Raphael
Alexis Nord
Grande Nivers
Department of Artibonite
Crete-a-Pierrot
Albert Salmare
Jumeau
Vessels Lost in Terrific South African Storm
A fierce storm near Cape Town sinks the British bark Highlands off East London. Among 23 drowned, Captain Smith and 9 crew perished after the ship sank instantly while Chief Officer Bourke and two others were rescued after six hours in the sea. The Bru tus M. also lost en route from London to Table Bay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Town
Highlands
Smith
New York
East London
Brutus M
Dallachie
London
Table Bay
Bourke
T Highlands
Rourke
Presbyterians see gains after evangelistic work report
The Rev. J Wilbur Chapman reports the national evangelistic committee's five day Winona conference begins August 23 and the Presbyterian church shows renewed growth after a period of stagnation. In Tennessee a man is murdered robbed and burned. In Peking imperial troops kill rebels and execute their leader Tong Yu Hung.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Ind
J. Wilbur Chapman
National Committee On
Presbyterian General Assembly
Philadelphia
Winona
Presbyterian Church
Peking
Sze Chuan
Indian
Tong Yu Hung
Jumped to His Death at Dunning Hospital
James M. Gibbons, 60, inmate of the insane hospital at Dunning, Ill, leaped from a second story window Sunday. Hospital officials report death by his own action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
James M. Gibbons
Insane Hospital
Dunning
Smoking prescription backfires in odd medical tale
A Macclesfield man pursued medical advice for severe dyspepsia with strict diet and a single daily cigar. After a week he worsened, revealing he had followed the doctor’s instruction precisely by smoking only one cigar at a time, which he believed was harmless until the doctor explains it caused the illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macclesfield
London
Ohio Congressman Recounts Erie Shipwreck Survivor Telegram
Representative Southard recalled a Lake Erie excursion steamer wreck incident. A survivor telegram said I am saved, but please break the news gently to my wife. The note is cited from the Washington Post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southard
Ohio
Lake Erie
Washington Post
Nickel Plate Road Promises Low Rates and Comfort Abroad
Travelers westward are promised the line offers the lowest rates with comfortable travel options. Colored porters attend to passengers regardless of ticket class, with special care for women and children. Modern day coaches, Pullman sleeping cars, and dining service on the American club plan from 35 cents to $1 per person, no excess fare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Nickel Plate Road
Rock Island Southern Pacific Plan New Train to California
Announcement of a new Daily Limited train to California set to start November 1, 1902, under Rock Island System and Southern Pacific via El Paso Short Line. Public competition open with no fees. For circulars, address Sebastian, Passenger Traffic Manager, Chicago. Tongue joke quoted from Philadelphia Bulletin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Rock Island System
Southern Pacific Company
el Paso
Tno
Sebastian
Chicago
Ocean Trip Ad Shows Rail Line and Steamer Route
An advertisement offers a $20.00 ocean trip from Chicago to New York via Virginia mountain and seashore resorts to Norfolk with Old Dominion Line Steamers. Meals and berths are free from Norfolk, address N W P Agent, Chesapeake and Ohio Railway, 284 Clark St Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
New York
Virginia Mountain
Seashore
Norfolk
Old Dominion Line
Chesapeake & Ohio Railway
Clark St
Chicago, NL
Shake Into Your Shoes Allen's Foot-Kase Patent Remedy
An old advertisement touts Allen's Foot-Kase for painless feet with claims it cures swelling sweating and smarting while making new shoes fit. It urges purchases from Druggists and shoe stores and offers a free sample with address A S Olmsted Le Roy New York. Quotes testimonials from Wm O Endsley and Ram's Horn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen’s
A. S. Olmsted
le Roy
N.Y
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets Ad with Whittier Quote
An old advertisement promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets to stop coughs and fight colds priced at 25 cents. The page also features a Whittier quote on honor and death.
Wives of Great Men Through History
The note recalls Fielding marrying a maid, More’s wife scolding on execution eve, Coleridge abandoning family, Moliere marrying a 17 year old actress who fled in snow, and Catherine II ruling alone after her husband’s assassination, illustrating tumultuous domestic lives among famous figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fielding
Sir Thomas More
Coleridge
Moliere
Catherine IT
Russia
Dodd's Kidney Pills Backed By Parisian Patient
Charles Back of Paris recounts a kidney disease relief after using Dodd's Kidney Pills in Montreal. He suffered since age three, endured baths at Carlsbad, and relief came within days, boosting his view of the remedy as essential to life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Charles Back
Rue de la Victoire
Paris
France
Carlsbad
Bohemia
Hamburg
Montreal
Canada
Dodd
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Express
Monticello
Middle West
East
South
Middle States
T. R. Bangs
Grand Forks
N. D
Knights of Pythias
East Palestine
T. W. Howell & Son
Hamilton
James McMillan
C. O'Connor
Homer
International Typographical Union
Irank Stice
Avery
Congress
George
Jenny Heinz
Cass Lake
Minn
Noreatur
Kan
Custer City
Roy Streeter
John Gorman
BE. A. Hughes
Clinton
William Arnold Hemphill
Atlanta Constitution
Atlanta
South Bend
B. Tenenbaum
Muscatine
Jesse Tuman
Otadiah Sands Butter Corporation
Elgin
Frank Kroll
Devine and
Pennell
Hammond
Fordsville
American Express 9
Walcott
Panama
Colon
Indiawan
St. Michael
Wayti
Wayti. Gens, Botha, Dewes and Delarey
Botha, de Wet
Sovereign
England
Theet
Geng
Provisional Government
Knoxville
Tenn
William
Philadelphia Inquirer
Philadelphia Bulletin
Seneca
Chicago Daily News
Pise
Wm. O. Endsley
Wanburen
Whittier
W. L. Douglas
L. Douglas
Heyl
Brockton
Mass
Libby
Area. S
Libby, McNeill & Libby
University OF Notre Dame
Notre Dame
St. Edward's Mall
A. Morrissey
the Saturday Evening Post
Curtis Publishing Company
Sawyer
Excelsior
I. M. Sawyer Agson Solo
Mars
East Cambridge
Mase
Alabastine Company
Grand Rapids, Mich
Iron County
Lincoln County
Shawano County
Marathon County
Oneida County
NERAD
Pabst
Wis
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!