Indian Territory schools enroll thirteen thousand four hundred
A report notes 13,864 Indian scholars in public schools in Indian Territory. It breaks down by nation: 5,383 Cherokee, 2,754 Creek, 4,788 Choctaw, 939 Chickasaw. Also mentions counterfeit five dollar notes and a grand Standard Oil dividend of 12 percent paying in December, awarding Rockefeller 4.8 million and his brother 2.4 million totaling 44 percent for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indian Territory
Standard Oil Company
John D. Rockefeller
William
Bug costs in crops total 308 million in damages
Agricultural statisticians estimate pests cause 308 million dollars in annual crop damage including chinch bugs, hessian flies, grasshoppers, potato bugs and cotton boll worms. The speaker suggests this would be a good area to cut expenses as prosperity returns.
Edison Skepticism on Direct Phone Calls to London
Mr Edison questions the practicality of telephoning directly to London across the Atlantic. The public generally accepts new inventions but skepticism meets the idea of transatlantic telephone communication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Edison
London
Atlantic Ocean
Governor Brodie’s Arizona Territory Report Highlights Irrigation
The brochure outlines the territory boundaries with latitude and longitude, dimensions in miles and feet, and acreage. It praises resources and urges irrigation, while proposing a salary raise for Gov. Brodie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brodie
Arizona
Russians Ready to Fight the Chinese Recalled From History
The piece notes long standing Russian hostility toward China dating back five to six centuries and recalls how this ferocity was discussed among armies during the Boxer Uprising.
Bank Officers Speculating Sparks Call for Stricter Law
The writer argues that bank failures due to officers gambling in stocks violate trust and amount to embezzlement. An officer is a trustee to depositors and should face prison if he uses bank funds for speculation, leaving no escape from penitentiary.
Armenian Vendetta Taints London Murders
Commentator links a surge of killings in London to internal Armenian factional hatred, arguing such vendettas alienate civilized sympathy and cannot be blamed on Turks or Kurds. The piece warns Armenians must end infighting to maintain support abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Boston Purist Seeks Ban On Indian Summer
A Boston critic argues against the term Indian summer claiming it loses its original meaning and should be replaced with after glow. The piece notes language resists such edits as it maintains its common sense and usage despite proposals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Peirce praises American consuls in Europe
Mr Peirce third assistant secretary of state returns from a tour of American consulates in principal European countries and commends their ability and service while noting some inequalities and abuses. He recommends changes but overall report is complimentary matching foreign observers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peirce
Delinquent Denver Youths Prompt Parental Punishment Debate
A Denver piece notes juvenile court practice holds parents liable for their children's misdeeds. While some see justice in penalizing parents, questions arise about inherited tendencies from ancestors beyond parental control. The saying As the twig is bent the tree's inclined underscores the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Rail Disasters Show Pattern of Trains Colliding
Since mid October five railroad disasters have occurred with 99 killed and 186 injured. All were caused by train collisions, prompting calls to fix responsibility and punish those at fault.
Congress Adopts Cuban Reciprocity and Philippines Canteen Bills
A week of Washington activity covers the Cuban reciprocity bill laid before the Senate on the 27th with adjournment to December 1. The House bills seek to abolish slavery in the Philippines and restore the army canteen. A postal fraud probe report reveals over $5,000,000 in government losses and includes a Roosevelt memorandum denouncing official corruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Senate
House
Philippines
Roosevelt
Thanksgiving Observed and World News Roundup
The article notes Thanksgiving was observed countrywide. It reports Gen Reyes arriving in New Orleans and aiming for Washington. It also covers Colombia’s stance on war, Isthmus retaking, U S clearing-house earnings totaling 1 658 462 203 in seven days, and a 18 3 percent decline vs last year. Fort Leavenworth release of O M Carter, 258 U S business failures, Sir Henry Durand arriving as British ambassador, and 1903 football injuries totaling many incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gen. Reyes
New Orleans
Washington
Colombia
America
United States
O. M. Carter
United States Army
Fort Leavenworth
Henry Mortimer Durand
President Attends Funeral of Mrs King Gracie Relative
The president travels to New York for the funeral of James King Gracie whose widow is a sister of the president’s mother. J P Hickey dies in Williamsport hospital ending a family of six felled by pneumonia or typhoid in two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
James King Gracie
J. P. Hickey
Williamsburg
N. Y
Massachusetts Supreme Court
Dun
Newport
R. I
Arthur T. Kemp
Hollis P. Hanniwell
Lew Fields
Joseph Weber
Mme
Patti
Harlem
David Brunner
Congress
Reading
Notable deaths and events across the nation in brief
Reports detail poisonings near Pulaski Indiana. suicides including John K. Duke in Ohio. deaths of Dr. William C. Roberts in Kentucky. parole release of Rev. Hinshaw in Indiana. Grover Cleveland declines presidency candidacy. labor disputes, arrests, and lynching reported in Illinois and South Carolina. Multiple murders linked in Chicago and Tolleston. post office thefts. Jules Levy dies in Chicago. Chinese viceroys offer troops. Japan Russia talks and a new health operation rumor in Berlin.
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Frank Miller
Pulaski
Ind
John K. Duke
Royal Building and Loan Association
Portsmouth
William Charles Roberts
Central University
Danville
William E. Hinshaw
Indiana Northern
Belleville
Grover Cleveland
Brooklyn Eagle
Chicago City Railway
Peter Niedermeier
Harvey van Dine
Emil Roeski
Chicago
Gus Marx
Tolleston
J. R. Driscoll
John J. Brennan
Calumet
Ill
St. George
S. C
John Fogle
Gustav Marx
Russia
Manchuria
A. J. Frith
Frederick J. Bailey
Esquimalt
Victoria
B. C
Japan
Berlin
Chicago Factories Discharge Thousands of Workers
As winter nears factories in Chicago lay off thousands of employees. In Denver strikes, 200 women attacked strike breakers and routed an armed guard. The International Live Stock Association opened its fourth annual exposition at the stockyards in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Globe Smelter
Denver
Col
International Live Stock Association
Stock Yards
Global upheavals and disasters reported worldwide
News brief recounts widespread calamities and political shifts including a deadly typhoon near Swatow, North Sea storms with 102 deaths, massive Dcccan deaths, colonial pressures in the Americas, a Panama canal concession offer, Dreyfus reopen in Paris, and military plans in India with British and Russian involvement.
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Swatow
China
North Sea
England
Dccan
Panama Repblic
San Andres
Providence
Albuquerque
Department of Bolivar
Santo Domingo
United States
Wesy Gil
Porto Rico
William
Gen. Reyes
Panama Canal
America
Paris
Dreyfus
India
Thibet
Gen. Macdonald
Mixed 1908 News Roundup From Across The Nation
In testimony regarding a Grand Rapids bribery case Lant Salsbury alleges newspapers received 3000 to 10000 dollars each and ex Mayor Perry got 13725. The Bank of Hayti Missouri was robbed of six to seven thousand. Illinois Iowa state entries and international recognitions noted. Deer hunting fatalities rose from 1902 to 1908 and injuries increased. The Colombian government committee urged the assassination of a U S minister. Large firms began employee layoffs in winter. A Springfield Wisconsin shooting and suicide occurred. Jewell Lutheran College main building burned with one victim. Wages for four thousand cotton operatives cut. Several Chicago figures arraigned for embezzlement. A Dundee bank cashier faced charges. A major Brooklyn theater burned. lynchings occurred in Louisiana. Supreme Court upheld Kansas eight hour law. Secretary Wilson touts disease and pest control gains.
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Lant K. Salsbury
Grand Rapids
Miech
Perry
Bank of
United States
Beaupre
Bogota
Maria Rhodes
Frederick Hayden
Springfield
Jewell Lutheran College
Jewell Junction
Bert Melang
Randall
Massachusetts
Peter Niedermeier
Harvey van Dine
Gustav Marx
Emil Roeski
Chicago
Kersten
Marx
Francis D. Wright
Dundee
IHL
First National Bank
Cook County
Academy of Music
Brooklyn
N. Y
Minor News Items Punctuate Sparse World Events
Wayne Amos resembles Abraham Lincoln and dies in Redlands California. Tariff limits bar Canadian livestock at St. Louis. A Louisiana Purchase Exposition agent sails to Africa seeking Pyrmies reps. Queen Liliuokalani returns to Washington to seek compensation for Hawaii crown lands. Albert D James reports seven months in the Andes and cannibal danger. Anti saloon league aims for a $1,000,000 yearly fund with 400 workers. Salvation Army head Booth backs alliance of two nations for peace. New York hosts an international physical culture exhibit with $1,000 prizes. Secretary Wilson proclaims pure food standards. Six Louisville firemen stand accused of looting at Masonic temple fire. Carter notes foreign patronage for Louisiana fair will surpass 1893 Chicago. Natalie of Servia declines presents to King Alexander. a $400,000 gold mine renounced.
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Wayne Amos
Abraham Lincoln
Redlands
Cal
United States
St. Louis
Africa
Liliuokalani
Hawaii
Washington
Albert D. James
New York
Andes
P. A. Baker
Ohio League
Booth
Salvation Army
Wilson
United States Commission
National Association
Louisville
Masonic Temple
Carter
National Commission of the
Chicago
Natalie
Servia
Alexander
Draga
Chicago Street Car Strike Ends After Mass Vote
Chicago authorities report the great street car strike ended at noon on Wednesday as strikers accepted a Tuesday night agreement and returned to work. Terms include arbitration on wages, a two part driving schedule, and company control over employment and discipline while allowing union access to the shop.
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Chicago
Nvov
Typhoon Devastates Swatow Fishing Fleet Killing Thousands
Advices report a typhoon off Swatow destroying several hundred fishing junks and causing thousands of deaths. The Hong Kong government and rescue ships saved dozens, with 400 junks present and 300 reported disabled or sunk. Rescue efforts continued with torpedo boats and a Chinese cruiser aiding survivors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
B. C
South China
Swatow
Hong- Khong
Stanley
Hong Kong
Cherub
Injuries From Football Game Lead To Death in Kirkwood
Harvey Chase aged 16 died at his Kirkwood home after weeks of complications from a football injury. An operation removed part of a bone but blood poisoning set in and caused his death. Also reported a Berlin fishing fleet from Finkenwaerder on the Elbe is overdue in the North Sea with 15 crew members feared lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Harvey Chase
Kirkwood
Berlin
Finkenwaerder
Elbe
North Sea
Colombia Tensions and Panama Canal Mission Update
Reports from Bogota describe ongoing excitement in the Colombian capital with talks of raising an army but no enlistments yet, and rumors of a Cauca revolt against the Marroquin government. Panama’s Bunau Varilla informs the U S of Panama junta ratifying the canal treaty while Colombia's Reyes proposes free canal concessions to the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
Beaupre
Bogota
Cauca
Marroquin
M. Bunau-Varilla
Panama
Loomis
Colombia
Republic of Colombia
United States
Rafael Reyes
President Roosevelts NY visit marked by calm after panic panacea note
President Roosevelt attended the funeral of James King Gracie in New York and, amid heavy police coverage, a man named A B Deming handed a letter claiming a panacea to a special officer. Deming was arrested after an on scene talk. the president remained calm as the party moved on to Jersey City and then Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Roosevelt
James King Gracie
City
A. B. Deming
Broadway
Cleveland Declines Third Presidency Nomination
Grover Cleveland on a Princeton letterhead declares in writing that under no circumstances will he accept a third term as president. The Brooklyn Eagle editor St Clair McKelway publishes the letter and an editorial naming Judge Alton B Parker as the logical Democratic candidate. Cleveland’s stance is stated as unalterable and conclusive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Grover Cleveland
United States
St. Clair McKelway
Brooklyn Hagle
Cleveland
Patterson bill seeks end to slavery in Philippine archipelago
Washington on Friday Representative Patterson from Tennessee introduced a bill to abolish slavery in the Philippine archipelago and to abrogate the treaty between the United States and the sultan of Sulu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Patterson
Tenn
Philippine Archipelago
United States
Sultan of
Sulu
Paroled for Murder of Wife in Noted Indiana Tragedy
Rev William E. Hinshaw, confined to the Northern prison for life, has been released on parole. The case, one of Indiana’s most sensational domestic tragedies, marks a probable end to the saga surrounding his wife’s murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
William E. Hinshaw
Indiana
Illinois Coal Output Figures for Last Fiscal Year
Illinois coal mines produced 24,955,000 bushels in the last fiscal year, with figures prepared by Till's bureau as part of the 1901 production statistics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilinois
Springfield
Illinois
Till’s Bureau
Richardson injury from street car fall sprained ankle
Washington November 28 The injury to Representative Richardson of Tennessee from a fall while stepping from a street car is diagnosed as a sprained ankle. Richardson expects to continue his congressional duties without interruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Representative Richardson
Tennessee
Richardson
Withdrawn suit over $50,000 life policy in St. Louis court
A suit filed by a New York insurance company in U S court to cancel a life insurance policy for $50,000 held by James L Blair has been withdrawn without reason given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
New York
United States
James L. Blair
Curious baking powder schemes alarm housekeepers
Housekeepers are targeted by grocers and peddlers with cheaper baking powders claimed to be as good as the standard. Alum powders threaten health, and large amounts were seized in New York for containing sharp grains of flint and sulphuric acid. Most phosphate powders mix alum, while one brand uses bones digested with acid. Buyers should avoid testers and insist on a cream of tartar product from reputable brands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tradesman elected to Spanish Cortes first in history
James Angles, a cooper, becomes the first tradesman elected to Spain's Cortes. Plans to erect a monument to Emilio Castelar in Madrid are announced. Madrid reports a cloud of mosquitoes darkening the sky on October 16, then rising and dispersing. Provincial authorities establish model farms to teach modern cultivation, with expert supervision. Castile agriculturists prefer American machinery to English due to efficiency, despite English strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Angles
Emilio Castelar
Madrid
Board of Provincial Deputies
Disputacion Provincial
Basque
Spain
Castile
Parental rights, schooling, and notable students in 19th century rounds
The article surveys parental dominion in State vs Jackson, cites President Schuman’s scheme for student time, and notes Heidelberg professor Koch’s hands-on journalism teaching. It also covers Louis De Mores joining Yale’s Sheffield class, revealing his true title Duke De Vallambrosa and Marquis De Mores, heir to a vast fortune, yet living modestly at university.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
N. H
Schuman
Cornell
A. Koch
University of Heidelberg
Louis de Mores
Sheffield Scientific School
Yale University
Duke de Vallambrosa
Marquis de Mores
West
Beef Trust
Soudan
University Commons
Expensive dears provoke fish commission inquiry reply
A San Francisco fish commission notice details a humorous letter from a hill town retiree seeking to buy a “dear” for zoological study and house keeping. Professor Vogelsang jokes the request is impractical and notes permits would come from the county clerk, while warning that some readers misinterpret agency duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fish Commission
San Francisco
Charles A. Vogelsang
Lawa
The Sunken Book Quotation Clash
In a brief exchange from Ernest Thompson Seton’s able and Woodsmyth a guardian scolds a Clippercut for influencing his son while another character defends him. The dialogue contrasts perceived danger with notions of virtue and vice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Thompson Seton
Able
Miracle Cure Claim in Butler Case Sparks Town Talk
In Friars Point Mississippi on November 30 local father G L Butler recounts his boy’s recovery from spinal trouble after using Dodd's Kidney Pills. He cites dramatic night terrors and nervous distress then notes eight boxes led to permanent cure. The Philadelphia Press quotes a contrasting elopement scene about a check to a hopeful couple.
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Friarspoint
Miss
Butler
G. L. Butler
Dodd
Uncertain Everyday Phrases in Early 1900s Ads and Quotes
A collage of vintage quotations and product taglines from 1900 era ads. References include Laxative Brome Quinine Tablets priced at 25 cents, Uncle Eben remarks on bad luck, Piso’s Cure for Consumption claim, and assorted quips about fashion and wit.
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Muhlenburg College
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Trinity Springs
Dumley
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Putnam
Everybody’s Magazine
G. W. Fooks
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