Miss Mary Tillinghast Designs Stained Glasss
The Express notes Miss Mary Tillinghast of New York as a leading stained glass designer in America. Prison statistics compare male to female incarceration rates, with 12 to 1 in the United States and 5 to 1 in France. Murders and homicides have fallen by over two thousand nationwide in the last decade, and lynchings have halved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Tillinghast
New York
America
France
United States
Barber Sentenced to a Month in Prison in Hisenach Incident
A barber in Hisenach Germany received a month in prison after a customer was shaved with a razor that had not been disinfected. The case highlights safety violations in local barber practices and enforcement actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hisenach
Germany
Sawmills Close After Record McCloud River Cut
The sawmills of the McCloud River Lumber Co near Redding California shut for winter after a record season with a cut of 78,000,000 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCloud River Lumber Co
Redding
Cal
Map project to finish in about a century
The work of creating a national topographical map began in 1882 and will require roughly another hundred years to complete. Government officials outlined the vast scope and long timeline involved in this cartographic program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Persian shah fears typewriter gifted by Loubet boiled
President Loubet presented a Persian language typewriter to the shah of Persia who suspected an evil spirit and had it boiled. Magnetic ore is the richest ore yielding 73 percent iron by weight and found mainly in older rocks in Europe, especially Sweden, with occurrences in Russia Canada and several U.S. states.
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Loubet
Persia
Europe
Sweden
Russia
Canada
American States
Tuberculosis Fears in Negro Population Report
Dr. Hunter Mc Guire of Virginia states tuberculosis will exterminate the Negro race in the country. He notes the Negro death rate is twice that of whites overall and nearly three times higher in towns and cities, with the gap widening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunter McGuire
Virginia
Government Survey Proves Bituminous Coal Gas Yields More Power
A government geological survey demonstrates that one ton of bituminous coal produces two and a half times as much power when run through a gas producer as when burned in a steam boiler. This finding holds major implications for the commercial and industrial sectors seeking greater efficiency and energy output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Government Geological Survey
Postmaster General backs revocation of franking privilege
The postmaster general favors ending the franking privilege saying it cost the government 19,822,000 last year. If all mail were paid at regular rates, that amount would have added to revenue, but the free privilege encouraged mail loading.
September anthracite shipments rise over prior year totals
Shipments of anthracite coal in September reached 5,052,232 tons, more than a million tons higher than 1904. For the first nine months of 1905 shipments totaled 45,887,810 tons, vs 42,179,888 in 1904 and 47,086,292 in 1903.
Tenth anniversary of Universal Peace union in Philadelphia
In 1876 the Universal Peace union celebrated ten years since its founding in Philadelphia alongside the United States centennial. American officers donated their swords to be melted into a plow symbolizing peace. The plow is shown in the hall where the arbitration court on the Alabama question met.
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Universal Peace Union
Philadelphia
United States of America
Court of Arbitration
Alabama
Texas Across Cotton and Resources Revealed
Texas ships about 3,000,000 bales of cotton yearly and may supply a third to a quarter of U S production. The cotton belt could yield 12 to 15 million bales with a market, and Texas hosts diverse crops, timber, coal, lead, zinc and other minerals. Positions Texas as a major agricultural and mineral powerhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
United States
Mexican rancher runs vast Chihuahua operation
Don Luis Terrazas owns a sprawling Chihuahua estate of about 800000 acres. The Cen tral trains cross the land in half a day. He is rumored to hold over a million cattle, with a branding tally around 100600. His stable holds 190000 horses and his sheep fold 700000. Each spring 200000 to 300000 calves bear his brand as 1000 cowboys herd cattle across a thousand hills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Luis Terrazas
Chihuahua
Mexican Central
Don Luis
Woman Pronounced Dead After Acid Ingestion
Rosie Fisher aged 21 was declared dead after taking carbolic acid early morning at the city dispensary in St. Louis. Dr William S Lawrence stated she breathed spasmodically on the operating table while her heart and pulse had ceased, with rare spinal reflex respiration sustaining a brief breath after death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William S. Lawrence
St. Louis
Rosie Fisher
Engraving on diamonds improves with skilled technique
The article notes early imperfect attempts in India and a poorly executed Holland portrait on a 1878 Paris exposition diamond. It reports that Paris jeweler Bordinot, as cited by Edelmetall Industrie the Paris Jeweler, now has produced very beautiful engraved diamonds showing notable improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Holland
Edelmetall Industrie
Paris
Bordinot
Revolt Nears End as Moscow Rebellion Wanes
Reports from St. Petersburg and Moscow say the rebellion is in its final stage with thousands of strikers dispersed, the black hundreds feared to massacre rebels, and the strike fading but martial law declared in Odessa. The Moscow chief of police was executed by revolutionaries and hundreds of wounded and dead reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Moscow
Doubassoff
Drajina
Seminovsky
Clyne
London
Daily Telegraph
Loutchow
Odessa
Erie freight wreck and boiler explosion near North Judson
A Erie fast freight derailed and burned after a locomotive boiler explosion near North Judson Ind. on Friday killing four men and injuring Conductor Fred Grappy. The train carried $100 000 in fancy meats and 100 live cattle which were cremated amid the fire. Dead are engineer John OBrien and Huntington residents James Blackman Lenn Fisher James Oliver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
Ind
Erie
Chicago
North Judson
John O’brien
James Blackman
Lenn Fisher
James Oliver
Fred Grappy
Death of Charles T. Yerkes Ends Noted Rail Barons Life
Charles T. Yerkes a prominent railway magnate and financier died at the Waldorf Astoria in New York on Friday after a six week illness from a complication of diseases tied to a cold contracted in London. Attending doctors had lost hope days earlier though family held to a belief in his vitality. He had been kept alive by stimulants since Thursday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charles T. Yerkes
Chicago
London
Waldorf-Astoria Hotel
Mr. Yerkes
Inheritance Tax Law Upheld by Minnesota Supreme Court
The Minnesota Supreme Court on Friday upheld the inheritance tax law as constitutional in the case of Jesse Foot, Ramsey County treasurer, versus FE W Bazile, probate judge. The ruling affirms the tax as a valid county enactment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul, Minn
Supreme Court
Jesse Foot
Ramsey County
FE. W. Bazile
Banker gifts seven daughters ten thousand each
Kankakee Ill Dec 30 David Mc Gill a Watseka banker gave his seven daughters a present of 10000 dollars each at a family gathering on Christmas day. Among the daughters was Mrs George W Eastburn of Kankakee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kankakee, Ill
David McGill
Watseka
George W. Eastburn
Kankakee
Radcliffe Faculty Bans Trousers in Theater
Boston December 30 Radcliffe College faculty prohibit girl students from wearing trousers in their theatrical productions clarifying costume rules for campus performances.
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Boston
Radcliffe College
OBrien challenges Jeffries after Fitzsimmons win
Jack OBrien, fresh from defeating Robert Fitzsimmons, issues a challenge to James J. Jeffries. He will accept any terms Jeffries may demand, and both men are linked to the recent heavyweight drama in San Francisco.
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O’brien
Jeffries
San Francisco
Cal
Jack O'Brien
Robert Fitzsimmons
James J. Jeffries
Two Men Blown Up at Cedar Bluffs Dynamite Blast
Bluefield West Virginia December 27 John K Grested and Kenton Wells were blown to atoms when 12 cans of dynamite exploded during a thawing attempt at Cedar Bluffs.
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Bluefield
W. Va
John K. Grested
Kenton W. “Twell
Cedar Bluffs
Sluggers Convicted In High Profile Conspiracy Case
Chicago December verdicts find Charles Gilhooley and seven co defendants guilty of conspiracy to assault Christ J. Carlstrom. Jank Novak found not guilty. others face penitentiary terms. Meller pleads guilty. Mullen a fugitive. Miller and Feeley acquitted. Trial began December 4 after over 80 witnesses and days of sessions. Carlstrom died of pneumonia two weeks after the attack.
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Chicago
Gilhooley
Charles Gilhooley
Marcus Looney
Edward Shields
Henry Deutsch
John Hejden
Henry Newman
Charles J. Casey
Jank Novak
George Mullen
George Meller
George Miller
Edward Keeley
Meller
Miller
Feeley
Mullen
Christ J. Carlstrom
Carlstrom
Lakeside
No Present For Alice
A Baker City Oregon dispatch said a ten cent subscription to raise about $800000 would be given to Miss Alice Roosevelt on her marriage to Nicholas Longworth. The White House said the president disapproved of the plan and hoped no such fund would be undertaken.
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Washington
Baker City
Ore
Oregon
Alice Roosevelt
Nicholas Longworth
White House
Miss Roosevelt
Coal Combine Men Fined in Valentine Anti-Trust Case
Cleveland officers of the Retail Coal Dealers' association pleaded guilty in common pleas court to Valentine anti trust violations. President William Schaffer secretary H G Brayton and J V N Yates were each fined 500 dollars plus costs and ordered to be committed until paid. Prosecutor Ross announced indictments against other coal dealers would be nolled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Cleveland Retail Coal Dealers’ Association
Common Pleas
Willian Schaffer
H. G. Brayton
J. V. N. Yates
Ross
Wisconsin anti pass law upheld in Grand Rapids case
Judge Webb ruled the Wisconsin anti pass law legal and denied arrest of judgment in a Wisconsin Central Railway attorney case. The defendant, a notary public and company employee, received transportation as part of his pay, raising questions about use of nonpurchase transport. The act prohibits transportation issued to public officials unless in company business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Rapids
Wis
Webb
Wisconsin Central Railway Company
Wisconsin Central Road
Frank L. Snyder Founder of Tribe of Ben Hur Dies
Crawfordsville Ind Dec 30 Frank L Snyder superintendent supreme scribe of the Tribe of Ben Hur fraternal insurance order and its founder died Friday at 54 from stomach cancer He was a native of Butler county Ohio.
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Crawfordsville
Ind
Frank L. Snyder
Tribe of
Ex-Mayor Miller Dies in Racine at 72
Racine Wisconsin December 30 ex mayor and prominent shoe manufacturer Joseph Miller aged 72 died Friday morning from heart trouble He had served as mayor and was a noted local businessman and community figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Racine
Wis
Joseph Miller
Railroads pledge to stop rebates in interstate moves
Washington on December 29 reports that all major railroad lines have assured the Interstate Commerce Commission they will cease granting rebates or practicing discrimination. Eastern lines had made similar assurances earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Postal Congress to Meet in Rome in 1966
Washington announces the sixth universal postal congress will convene in Rome during the first week of April 1966. Postmaster General confirms the dates and location for the international gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postal Congress
Washington
Postmaster General
Universal Postal Congress
Rome
Italy
Call Money Surges to 125 Percent in New York
New York on December 29 reports call money climbing to 125 percent the highest since 1899 amid speculator demand. Markets show initial panic but recover, with stocks rallying as the rate eased to six percent by late afternoon and close near day’s highs. Russell Sage reportedly loaned 6 million at 90 to 100 percent.
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New York
Russell Sage
Stock Exchange
Pass of Melfort Run Ashore Near Ampitrite Point
A British bark Pass of Melfort capt Cougal from Ancon bound for Puget Sound drove onto Vancouver Island rocks near Ampitrite Point during a southwest gale. All 27 aboard were lost as the vessel broke up on the rocks. A buoy near Ampitrite Point had disappeared in the gale and a government steamer searched for it before Christmas.
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Victoria
B. C
Pass
Melfort
Cougal
Ancon
Puget Sound
Vancouver Island
Ampitrite Point
Straits
Quadrac
Cincinnati Coal Firms Indicted for Price Fixing Conspiracy
A joint indictment in Cincinnati alleges that leading coal companies and their representatives conspired to fix and establish coal prices, controlling the consumer market. The charge specifies restraint of trade and an agreement among the firms to set prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Wealthy Mine Owner Dead in Wisconsin Fall
Janesville Wisconsin December 29 William Harvey a wealthy Mexican mine owner fell from an 18 foot roof Wednesday night and was instantly killed at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janesville
Wis
William Harvey
President Still Fighting Near Santo Domingo
Telegraph reports from Santo Domingo state President is still fighting near Jaina with a small force. Jiminez forces push from Monte Christi toward Santiago while Santo Domingo City remains quiet but tense.
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Washington
Dawson
Santo Domingo
Jaina
Jiminez
Monte Christi
Santiago
Mine blast kills three men in Stovertown tragedy
Blown to pieces by a dynamite charge at Kantner mine in Stovertown Charles Johnson William Savage and Edward Berkeile were killed in the December 29 accident near Johnstown Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstown
Stovertown
Charles Johnson
William Savage
Edward Berkeile
Relations Strained Between Russia and Germany
Times correspondent notes distinct strain in Russia and Germany relations and warns that the Baltic provinces rebellion could trigger international complications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
St. Petersburg
the Times
Russia
Germany
Baltic
Governor appoints Vermilion county judge in Illinois
Springfield Dec 29 Gov De Neen appoints Fred Draper of Danville to succeed D M Clark as Vermilion county judge after Clark resigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ill
Deneen
Fred Draper
Danville
Vermilion County
D. M. Clark
Memphis Banks Fail After Depositor Run
In Memphis Tennessee on December 28 the Merchants' Trust company at 111 Madison street suspended operations and a receiver was appointed. The American Savings Bank and Trust at 176 South Main, linked to Merchants' Trust, also suspended payments. American Savings absorbed Mechanics' Savings and takes over its business. Depositors are promised full protection and dollar for dollar payment. A December 29 bill seeks removal of receiver John P Edmondson, claiming liabilities of 3 million with assets at 2.5 million and alleging a 500 thousand shortfall and that Edmondson is a director and large stockholder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Tenn
Merchants’ Trust Company
Madison Street
American Savings Bank and Trust Company
South Main Street
Mechanics’ Savings Bank
Main and
Calhoun Street
John P. Edmondson
Edmundson
Viscount Sizu Aoki Named Japan's Ambassador
Viscount Sizu Aoki appointed Japan's ambassador to the United States. He is a privy councilor and a first class Order of the Rising Sun recipient, ranking above Takahira and Baron Higashi. Aoki has led Japan’s foreign office duties and represented Japan at The Hague conference.
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Washington
Sec
Viscount Siuzo Aoki
Japan
Root
Hiroki
Privy Council
Order of the Rising Sun
Takahira
Baron Higashi
London
Four Meet Death in Mines in Calumet District
Four miners died underground in separate incidents Friday near Calumet Michigan. William Phillips and Samuel Richards were killed at Trimountain mines by falling rock, Alfred Westerburg died at Red Jacket shaft likely of heart failure, and Lawrence Bring was killed by falling rock at Tama rack mine.
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Calumet
Mich
Lake
William Phillips
Samuel Richards
Trimountain
Alfred Westerburg
Red Jacket
Calumet and
Hecla
Tamarack
Lawrence Bring
Indictment Charges Rail Rebate Violations Involving Steel Firms
A federal grand jury returned an indictment in Chicago naming the Chicago Burlington & Quincy Railroad Darius Miller first vice president and Claude G Burnham foreign freight agent. It accuses 26 Elkins act rebate violations tied to shipments by United States Steel Products Export company a subsidiary of United States Steel. The charges were filed in U S district court before Judge Bethea on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Company
Darius Miller
Claude G. Burnham
Elkins
United States Steel Products Export Company
United States Steel Company
United States District Court
Bethea
Federal Grand Jury
Prominent St. Joseph Businessman Ullman Dies After Fall
Benjamin Ullman 81 a well known resident born in Philadelphia and longtime meat packing businessman in St Joseph died from injuries after a fall on the pavement suffered weeks ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph, Mo
Benjamin Ullman
Philadelphia
Midshipman Coffin Faces Hazing Trial
Annapolis reports the naval court martial began Thursday for Midshipman Coffin of Nevada charged with hazing. The proceedings follow an investigation into alleged misconduct aboard the naval academy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis
The Road of Anthracite and Lackawanna Railways
A historical advertisement extols the Lackawanna Railroad route from New York to Buffalo through New Jersey the Delaware Water Gap and the Pocono Mountains. It praises scenic views modern signaling and interlocking switches, coal-fired engines, open window comfort, dining car policy and three daily express trains with agent contact for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna
Genesee
Lackawanna Railroad
New York
Buffalo
Chicago
George A. Cullen
General Western
Adams Street
Trolley Party Horns Hint at Ancestral Habit
In a short quote from the Chicago Daily News a father explains why trolley party members toot horns. He jokes they inherited the habit from their fish-peddling ancestors, addressing his son with a humorous punchline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Willie
Chicago Daily News
Miracle Cure For Terrible Eczema In Baby
A six month old boy suffered widespread eczema with oozing sores and crusted mouth and eyes. After failing with three doctors a friend recommended Cuticura products. Within ten days to two weeks improvement appeared and by ten weeks the child was completely well. F Hohrath, South Bethlehem Pa, 1905. Uncle Eben quote from Washington Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Euurope
C. L. Hohrath Company
Rink Alley
Bethlehem
Cure a Cold in One Day Sales Guarantee Note
A vintage advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets claiming a cure for colds in one day. Druggists refund money if it fails and I I Grove is signature on each box. Price listed as 25 cents. Virtue and honesty are touted as twins with each in its own reward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. W. Grove
Doan's Kidney Pills Proclaimed Miracle Cure
An Ames/Stillwater reader credits Doan's Kidney Pills with curing chronic back pain and illness in 1899 and claims a near death experience. The testimonial notes kidney secretions disorder and recovery after using the product, with sale details and company attribution to Foster Milburn Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doan
A. Heiman
Stillwater
Minn
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
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Washington Star
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California
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F. A. Miller
Carters
TES
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A. Paxton Company
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