World tea, prune crop, wine yield and aging sisters
The piece notes global tea consumption around 500 million pounds annually outside growing regions. It cites California prune output at 54.5 million pounds in 1905 versus 135 million in 1904, and France wine production near 1.5 billion gallons in 1805 with a drop of about 800 million from the previous year. It comments on American thrift with 332 billion dollars in savings banks and 8 million depositors averaging 350 dollars per saver, compares Canada and Hungary, and highlights Delaware County New York residents Mrs. Harvey Scott aged 94, Angeline Blair 91, and Arvilla Blair 89 totaling 274 years combined.
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California
California Fruit Grower
France
Ministry of Agriculture
Delaware County
New York
United States
Harvey Scott
Angeline Blair
Arvilla Blair
Sulphur Find in Transpecos Promises Long-Term Offset
Tex eas reports a sulphur discovery in the Transpecos region spanning about 10,000 acres with a thickness averaging nine feet. Ten million tons of 40 percent native ore sulphur could cut imports by about 20 percent and offset current import needs for two decades.
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Texeas
Transpecos
Alaska Gold Output Surges Beyond British Territory
The American Northwest gold mines last year produced far more than British areas. Nome and nearby districts estimate about 10 million dollars. Tanana valley about 7 million. Alaska’s total 1906 production reached around 9.05 million, nearly a million less than Nome’s current clean up.
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Far Northwest
Nome
Tanana
Alaska
Funeral for Cassie Carter Giantess of Maine
Funeral services were held for Cassie Carter known as the fattest woman in Maine at her grandfather Daniel Carter home in South Blue Hill. The 400 pound woman stood 5 feet 4 inches and required a special coffin and a house window removal to fit it through. Six of the largest men in the district served as pallbearers.
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Cassie Carter
South Blue Hill
Maine
Daniel Carter
Misa Carter
Rich American fortunes lack heirs reveal family lines
The article notes Andrew Carnegie has a daughter but no son, Russell Sage has no children, Leland Stanford had one son who died, and several others like J. P. Huntington Frederick Vanderbilt Ferry Belmont have no offspring. It contrasts these patterns with Vanderbilts Goulds and Morgans who have multiple children, arguing rich families differ from the general average.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Carnegie
Carnegie
Russell Sage
Leland Stanford
J. P. Huntington
Frederick Vanderbilt
Ferry Belmont
Rockefelers
William H. Vanderbilt
George Gould
J. P. Morgan
Insurance Firms Hold Vast Life Policy Reserves
The old line companies show 21,082,852 policies valued at 12,928,493,754 dollars, a sum larger than all U S steam railroads. Their assets exceed three times the aggregate capital of 5,831 national banks, and their income surpasses federal revenue. Assessment and fraternal societies also supply life insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Young NY Woman Audits Unlicensed Dentists
Miss Bella Conro of New York City works for the New York State Dental Association to pursue unlicensed dentists. She visits about three dental offices daily and has her teeth cleaned weekly. At two years old she reportedly carries a gold tooth in her mouth. Three years ago a man opened a dental office of his own.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bella Conro
New York City
New York State Dental Association
Miss Conro
New York Insurance Investigation Ends Termination Looms
The yearend close ends the committee's powers as the term expires. A report will be made and a new legislature will decide if the inquiry continues. Concluded findings may guide future laws to strengthen safeguards for life insurers and protect policyholders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Franklin not an infidel say historians from his own words
The essayist notes Franklin in his autobiography rejects the label infidel. He asserts belief in a Deity, providence, immortality of the soul, and eternal reward for virtue. He denounces sectarian hostility, shuns regular church attendance, yet supports churches financially.
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Franklin
Valencia wreck survivors search along Vancouver Island coast
Seattle reports 37 saved from the Valencia with 117 unaccounted for as more than 100 people scour the Vancouver Island coast within 20 miles of the wreck. Rescue attempts by the Queen City of Topeka and other vessels failed as survivors huddled in rigging and life rafts amid heavy seas and freezing winds.
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Seattle
Wash
Vancouver Island
San Francisco
Valencia
City of Topeka
Patterson
Pharo
Pacific Coast Steamship Company
Topeka
Bamfield
Cape Beale
House Advances Statehood for Oklahoma and Arizona
Washington notes two statehood actions with Oklahoma and Indian Territory to form Oklahoma and Arizona joining New Mexico. The bills require state constitutions banning alcohol sales and polygamy, plus other conditions on schools courts and subdivisions. A separate Hepburn rate bill gained committee approval for House action.
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Washington
House
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Arizona
New Mexico
House Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Storms Battle Dismissed By Indiana Judge
Victory for Storms in Indianapolis as Judge Vinson Carter rules the suit to oust Daniel B. Storms secretary of state rests on an unconstitutional statute and the court has no jurisdiction. Demurrer sustained. state will appeal.
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Storms
Indianapolis
Ind
Vinson Carter
Circuit Court
Daniel
Decatur Dismissed from Academy by Navy Secretary
Washington January 26 Stephen Decatur the great grandson of Commodore Decatur and a first class student in the United States Navy Academy was dismissed from the navy by Secretary Bonaparte in line with a court martial sentence for hazing
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Decatur
Washington
Stephen Decatur
Commodore Decatur
United States Navy Academy
Navy
Bonaparte
Publicity Urged for Election Contributions and Groups
Washington January 29 The National Publicity Bill organization urges publicity of election contributions and expenditures and the formation of organizations to promote these aims in all states.
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Washington
National Publicity Bill Organization
Costly Fire Destroys Pope Gosser China Plant
A January blaze in Coshocton Ohio wiped out the decorating and shipping rooms of the Pope Gosser China company, causing an estimated loss of 50000 dollars. Fire crews fought the blaze but could not save the buildings. No injuries were reported.
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Coshocton, O
Pope Gosser China Company
Legislator Sam Howe Shot Dead in Mannsville
Ardmore I T Jan 26 Sam Howe prominent Indian legislator from Pickens county was shot and killed at Mannsville Thursday by land owner W A Teal. Teal was arrested and details of the crime are not available.
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Ardmore
I. T
Sam Howe
Pickens County
Mannsville
W. A. Teal
Teal
Tannery Burned in Petersburg Grant County
The United States Leather company tannery in Petersburg Grant county burned down. The fire caused about 100000 dollars in losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Romney
W. Va
United States Leather Company
Petersburg
Grant County
Exposed by President Roosevelt on Beef Trust Bribery
Washington reveals an alleged bid to sway public opinion for Chicago beef packers. President Roosevelt publicized correspondence and ordered disclosure after justice officials discussed possible action. Chicago reports quote Judge Brown denying bribery. Hassler maintains no bribery occurred.
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Washington
White House
Chicago
Roosevelt
George W. Brown
Nelson Morris
Frank P.hassler
Inter Ocean
Beef Trust
Hassler
Hector Elwell
City Press Association
Elwell
Charles B. Morrison
William H. Moody
Brown
Earthquake Shakes Western States Spreading Fear Across Regions
An Albuquerque dispatch reports earthquake shocks felt from Gallup New Mexico to Williams Arizona and Flagstaff with buildings rocked goods toppled and patients fleeing. Trains halted and no fatalities or serious damage reported as of that afternoon.
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Albuquerque
N. M
Gallup
Seligman
Ariz
Williams
Flagstaff
Railroad Hospital
Noted criminal caught in New York four-year manhunt
Central office detectives arrest a man later identified as James Manes a former American bookmaker wanted for the Liverpool bank robbery of November 22 1901. The heist involved forgery and conspiracy defrauding the bank of over 800000 dollars with 880000 recovered and a net loss to the bank exceeding 409030 dollars.
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Bank of Liverpool
New York
Central Office
James Manes
Maelisn Institution
Town Unites to Battle Rats in Coshocton
Coshocton Ohio residents plan a 30 day rat hunt as the Association of Coshocton Business Men splits into two squads to clear the town of a rat infestation blamed for thousands of dollars in merchant losses.
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Coshocton
Fire destroys Birmingham nail mill in large loss
In Birmingham on January 29 the nail mill of the Southern Steel company formerly Alabama Wire and Steel burned, wiping out between 75000 and 90000 dollars in value. The plant was linked to the Schueler brothers, and the blaze caused extensive damage to machinery and buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Southern Steel Company
Alabama Wire and Steel Company
Messrs. Schuelers
Last Ottoman plenipotentiary dies in Constantinople
Constantinople January 29 reports the death of Saratheo dory Pasha after a long illness. He was the last survivor among the Ottoman plenipotentiaries at the Berlin Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Sxaratheodory Pasha
Invitations Limited for Roosevelt Wedding
Washington January 27. The invitations for Miss Roosevelt and Mr. Longworth to marry are limited to immediate family, a small official list, and intimate personal friends of the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Grain Elevator Burns in Schenectady Fire
Grain mill and elevator owned by Close Bros. in Schenectady New York burned on Friday causing an estimated loss of about 75000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schenectady
N. Y
Close Bros
Gen Joseph Wheeler Dies in Brooklyn at 69
Gen Joseph Wheeler famed Confederate cavalry leader and U S Army brigadier general died at 5 35 p m Thursday at his sister's Brooklyn home after pneumonia. Born 1838 in Augusta Georgia he served in Civil War Spanish American War and Philippine campaigns later receiving full military honors burial at Arlington National Cemetery.
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New York
Joseph Wheeler
Spain
Sterling Smith
Brooklyn
Augusta
West Point
Joseph E. Johnston
Congress
Alabama
Wheeler
Santiago
Cuba
Philippines
Washington
National Cemetery
Arlington
United States Army
Col Mann Arrested Over Perjury in Libel Case
Col W D Mann editor of Town Topics was arrested in his Knox building office on a perjury charge connected to the medical libel suit against Norman Hapgood of Collier's. Bail set at 10000 dollars. The suit ended with an acquittal for the defendant, exposing Town Topics as a blackmailing sheet. The warrant was obtained by the district attorney with Robert J Collier involved and M Ellis Wooster as witness. The charge cites Mann denying initials on a letter from Count Reginald Ward requesting placement on the free list.
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New York
Col. W. D. Mann
Town Topics
Justice Deuel
Norman Hapgood
Colliers
Knox Building
Fifth Avenue
Fortieth Street
District Attorney’s Office
Robert J. Collier
M. Ellis Wooster
Col. Mann
Mr. Wooster
Reginald Ward
Earp Sets 100 Mile World Record On Beach Rim Run
In Ormond Dayona Florida Clif ford Earp driving a 90 horsepower English car broke the world record for 100 miles Sunday afternoon. He completed the distance in one hour 15 minutes 40 25 seconds despite running on a bare rear rim after the tire blew before the 40th mile. The previous mark by Fletcher on the same course stood at 1 18 14.
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Ormond-Daytona
Fla
Clifford Earp
Fletcher
Midshipman Dismissed for Hazing Conviction
The secretary of the navy ordered the dismissal of Midshipman Chester A. J. Bloebaum of Missouri in execution of a court martial sentence for hazing at Annapolis.
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Washington
Secretary of the Navy
Chester A. J. Bloebaum
Missouri
Annapolis
Austin Francis to be hanged for brutal murder
Kansas City January 2 Austin Francis convicted of murdering his 15 year old sweetheart Winona Newton was sentenced to hang on March 15. The crime described as brutal sparked a call for swift justice from local officials.
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Kansas City
Austin Francis
Winona Newton
Indictment for Embezzlement in Springfield Court
Springfield Ill Jan 27 The Sangamon county grand jury indicted Frank E Deeling for embezzling 4308 dollars from Court No 25 Court of Honor where he served as recorder.
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Springfield
Ill
Sangamon County Grand Jury
Frank E. Deeling
Court of Honor
Motorman Killed in Valley Rail Collision
Spring Valley Illinois January 27 James Christopher motorman on the Meteinois Valley Railway line died in a head on collision Friday Several passengers were seriously injured in the crash
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Spring Valley, Ill
James Christopher
Minois Valley Railway Company
Field Estate Will Filed In Chicago Probate Court
The will of Marshall Field was filed in Cook County probate court. It outlines dispositions totaling at least $25,298,000 plus the Field residence for widow Delia Spencer Caton Field for life. Executors are Chauncey Keep and Arthur B. Jones, with Merchants' Loan and Trust Company administering the estate. Grandsons Marshall Meld and Henry Field receive large shares plus a $5,000,000 trust fund.
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Chicago
Marshall Field
Probate Court
Cook County
Prairie Avenue
Delia Spencer Caton Field
Merchants’ Loan and Trust Company
Chauncey Keep
Arthur B. Jones
Keep and
Jones
Mr. Field
Field
Marshall Meld
Henry Field
Captain Van Schaick Convicted In Slocum Fire Negligence
Captain William H. Van Schaick was found guilty of criminal negligence for failing to conduct fire drills on the steamer General Slocum after it burned in June 1904 with over 1,000 deaths. He received a ten year federal prison sentence. bail was set at 10,000 dollars and 80 days granted for appeal.
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New York
William H. van Schaick
General Slocum
Thomas
United States District Court
van Shaick
Veterans K Rapidly Dying
Washington reports 28000 Civil War pensioners have died in six months, per Pension Commissioner Warner. He cites this as proof of rapid veteran diminishment. total pensioners July 1, 1905 stood at 648,608 with 679,234 by December 31.
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Washington
Warner
Illinois man awarded damages for lost fingers
Joliet Illinois Jan 8 4H Meyers received 2000 dollars for each of two fingers amputated in a buzzsaw accident at the Elgin Joliet and Eastern road shops. He sued for 10000 dollars claiming permanent disability and the jury verdict was upheld on appeal.
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Joliet, Ill
William
Meyers
Illinois
Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Road
Rail passenger and employee losses rise across United States
A bulletin from the Interstate Commerce Commission reports 1,053 killed and 16,386 injured among steam railroad passengers and employees in July August and September.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
United States
Cuba to Honor Bride Gift for Miss Alice Roosevelt
Havana reports the senate approved a $25,000 appropriation Friday evening for a wedding gift to Miss Alice Roosevelt, reflecting official support from Cuba for the upcoming nuptials.
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Cuba
Havana
Senate
Alice Roosevelt
Lowell School Burns in Sioux Falls Fire
The Lowell school in Sioux Falls burned Tuesday night causing about 60 000 in losses with 22 000 insured. Authorities suspect incendiary origin and a man was seen fleeing the building moments before the blaze.
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Sioux Falls
Lowell
Thompson Named Ambassador to Mexico by Senate
Washington, Jan. 25. The senate in executive session confirmed David E. Thompson of Nebraska as ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary to Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
David E. Thompson
Nebraska
Mexico
Naggsby Family Bickering Erupts At Eight to Eleven Thirty
A lively entertainment at the Naggabys home devolved into pointed jabs and backbiting as guests sparred over who had the meanest or stingiest relatives. The quarrel, sparked by critiques of an absent friend, aged poorly but kept escalating past eight to eleven thirty.
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Naggeby
Lane
Doctor Cured of Eczema Proclaims Cuticura Remedies
A Maryland physician asserts his face cured from eczema in 1897 using Cuticura Remedies. Dr G M Wisher of Big Pool says he prescribes Cuticura Resolvent and Soap with success when others fail. He states sixteen years of medical practice and endorses the products as truly meritorious.
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Maryland
Fisher
G. M. Wisher
Big Pool, Md
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