Variety of world notes on merit, ships, and science
A mosaic of brief items discusses trademark rules for Turkish landings, a claim about San Francisco relief funds, a Paris clock shielding method by Leroy, Queen Wilhelmina’s cattle importation, chrysanthemums as edible leaves in Chinese cuisine, the duchess of Connaught’s wealth, submarines as war tools, and plans for a UC biology lab on Pacific Grove site with new buildings for 400 students.
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Pacific Grove
University of California
Pacific Improvement Company
Lewis
Extraordinary electric power scheme proposed from Victoria Falls
Engineers have long debated transmitting power from the Victoria Falls to the Transvaal 750 miles away. Contracts have been let and work will go ahead, marking the most extraordinary electric power project attempted in history.
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Victoria Falls
Zambesi
Transvaal
Lipton on American Prosperity Provoking British
Sir Thomas Lipton tells fellow Britons that Americans are so prosperous they show little regard for money from hotels to restaurants. The remark, though possibly unkind, risks painting Britons as overly indulgent and rivals the image of frugal Americans abroad.
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Thomas Lipton
Tommy
Auto on runners eyed for Antarctic South Pole trek
Antarctic explorer Henry Arctowsky has designed a runnered automobile to reach the South Pole more easily than traditional travel. The idea follows past ambitions to replace field transport and food craft used by explorers. In London parks a butterfly farm expanded after releasing thousands of butterflies to attract promenaders. By season start 40 000 chrysalis were cultivated and about 20 000 butterflies released across parks.
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London
Agric expert advocates sugar yielding sweet corn stalks
Prof H W Wiley of the agriculture department asserts sweet corn stalks can yield high quality sugar. He notes they contain more sugar than common field corn and that sugar content peaks when ears are pulled.
Hidden treasure hoards rule Indian wealth
In India a large inactive wealth exists as ornaments jewelry and buried treasure valued in the millions. Princes rajahs and other nobles are the primary holders of this hoarded wealth.
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India
Diplomatic Elevator Incident Prompts Walk Instead
A French embassy official in Washington engaged in an unusual act in an elevator shaft, hitting the ceiling and contacting the bottom before choosing walking as a more diplomatic approach. The bizarre episode ends with a shift to walking as a calmer course.
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Washington
It would be fair to the sick shi of Persia
The sentence discusses a Persian political figure proposing a constitutional change in exchange for granting a constitution to the country. It reflects a claim that reform could be leveraged as part of a reciprocal bargain between a ruler and the state.
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Persia
Pennsylvania man collapses en route to first pension
A Pennsylvania man dropped dead while on the way to claim his first pension. The sudden death highlights how pensions can affect retirees with unexpected outcomes.
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Pennsylvania
Standard Oil Loses Victory For Uncle Sam In Indictment ruling
Judge Landis in Chicago holds Standard Oil must stand trial on all but two of ten indictments totaling 129 million dollars in fines. The ruling rejects defense claims that Elkins law repeal and timing barred indictments and asserts the storage charge rebate fell within the rate, leaving two minor counts upheld. The decision signals a broad impact on interstate commerce regulation and a hard-fought trial ahead.
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Chicago
Standard Oil Company
Landis
United States Circuit Court
Oil Trust
Sims
Standard Oil
Whiting
Ind
Elkins
United States
Grand Junction
Tenn
President and Mrs Roosevelt Host New Year's Reception
Thousands, including diplomats, military officers, and civic officials, greet President Roosevelt at the White House in a New Year reception. The event features Mrs Roosevelt, Miss Ethel Roosevelt, and Rear Admiral Cowles, with children among the crowd and a jovial president shaking every hand.
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Washington
Roosevelt
White House
Diplomatic Corps
Army
Navy
Root
Wilson
Longworth
Ethel Roosevelt
Admiral Cowles
Admiral Cowles and Mrs. Cowles
Probing Harriman System Begins Interstate Inquiry
The Interstate Commerce Commission opened a long inquiry in New York into Harriman lines and their consolidation. The hearings will continue to Chicago with possible visits to other cities as officials seek to determine if any railroads are combined to restrain trade.
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New York
Interstate Commerce Commission
Molders Sent To Jail In Milwaukee Contempt Cases
Judge A L Sanborn sentenced Iron Molders union leaders Michael Hatzbaum and John Lutz to 30 days in county jail. William Hennig received 40 days for assault. Two pickets got 30 days each and two more strikers 15 days. No fines were imposed as the Allis Chalmers injunctions against the unions and striking molders were cited.
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Milwaukee
A. L. Sanborn
United States District Court
Allis-Chalmers Company
Michael Hatzbaum
Iron Molders’ Union No
John Lutz
William Hennig
Cotton Exchange Hit With Fraud Charges
Washington charges filed against New York Cotton Exchange officials by Representative Livingston and Harvie Jordan seek a post office fraud order to bar the exchange from using the U.S. mails amid accusations of fraudulent practices.
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Washington
Cortelyou
New York Cotton Exchange
Livingston
Georgia
Harvie Jordan
Southern Cotton Association of Atlanta
Post Office Department
United States
New York to Probe Election Practices Under New AG
Albany Jan 4 The new attorney general William Jackson promises a sweeping investigation into compliance with the corrupt practices act by candidates and party committees tied to the November election.
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New York
Albany
N. Y
William §. Jackson
Husband Shoots Physician in Carthage
Dr J W Meredith was shot and fatally wounded by Arthur Sanderson at Sandersons home after being called to treat Sandersons wife. Sanderson was arrested claiming the doctor broke up his home. Meredith says the shooting was without provocation.
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Carthage
J. W. Meredith
Arthur Sanderson
Sanderson
Meredith
Wins Suit for 29 Million Mines in Nevada District
San Francisco report states mines in the Bullfrog district of Nevada valued by owners at over 20 million dollars were awarded to RE. A. Montgomery by Judge Z. Seawell after defeating the claims of C. B. Fleming.
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San Francisco
Bullfrog
Nevada
RE. A. Montgomery
Z. Seawell
C. B. Fleming
Gans Easily Whips Herman in Tonopah Fight
In Tonopah Nevada Joe Gans faced Herman and dominated eight rounds. A final full swing to the jaw sent Herman to the mat as Gans retained his title in Chicago's favorite fighter's display of power.
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Gans
Herman
Tonopah
Nev
Joe Gans
Chicago
Negro Lynched in Alabama at Midway
A Black man was lynched in Midway Alabama on Friday afternoon. He attempted to assault Miss Morrell King daughter of a prominent Midway banker. No name was learned in this report.
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Eufaula
Ala
Midway
Morrell King
Fire destroys Cowperthwaite & Sons store in New York
A major blaze on Third Avenue, New York, gutted the Cowperthwaite & Sons furniture showroom Thursday night. Loss is estimated at half a million dollars and four firefighters were injured while battling the flames.
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New York
Tire
Cowperthwaite & Sons
Third Avenue
Pacific Liner Ventura Overdue 30 Hours at Port
The Oceanic Steamship Company's Pacific liner Ventura, which sailed from Sydney on December 17 bound for San Francisco via Auckland, is 30 hours overdue at this port.
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Honolulu
Oceanic Steamship Company
Ventura
Sydney
San Francisco
Auckland
General George A Bell Dies in Washington Residence
Brig. Gen. George A. Bell U S A retired died at his Washington home on Wednesday. A Maryland native, he graduated from the military academy in July 1853.
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Washington
George A. Bell
Maryland
The
Military Academy
Illinois Politician Samuel H. Jones Dies in Springfield
Samuel H. Jones, long a leading Republican figure in Illinois, died Friday at his Springfield home from complications of a paralytic stroke. Memorial services are pending according to family.
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Springfield
Jill
Samuel H. Jones
Misses Life by Three Minutes in Mississippi Handover
In Vicksburg Mississippi Will Harvey a Black man was hanged at Mayorsville on Thursday three minutes before word of his commutation reached the Issaquena County sheriff.
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Vicksburg
Miss
Will Harvey
Mayorsville
Issaquena County
Deadly Blizzards Hit Russia and Odessa Areas
Severe snowstorms sweep southern and southwestern Prussia with reports of extreme cold. Early tallies indicate as many as 160 deaths from the cold across the affected regions.
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Odessa
Prussia
Raisuli's band escapes to mountains after Tangier stronghold falls
Raisuli and 700 followers eluded capture and fled into the Rif mountains as Tangier stronghold Zinat fell to Sultan's troops at noon Sunday after a brief battle. Government forces looted the fortress, taking carpets arms cattle and valuables with no fatalities reported.
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Tangier
Zinat
Raisuli
Gabbas
Mulai Mohammed
High Russians Doomed in St Petersburg Terror Plot
The report lists Grand Duke Nicholas Premier Stolypin and two cabinet conservatives among those condemned to death by terrorists. Gen Von der Launitz, city police prefect, was killed and investigators search for accomplices. London reports Kaiser William fearing assassination and surrounding himself with a strong guard amid German Polish tensions.
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St. Petersburg
Grand Duke
Nicholas
Stolypin
von der Launitz
von der Lamnitz
Czar Nicholas
Birmingham Post
Germany
Poland
Russian Officials in Terror Strike Kills St. Petersburg Prefect
The extremist, about 22 and possibly Jewish, fatally wounded Maj. Gen. Von Der Launitz in St. Petersburg at the Institute of Experimental Medicine. He fired then killed himself as guards closed in. The Social Revolutionists claim responsibility amid broader terror linked incidents involving Count Ignatieff and an assassination bid on Premier Stolypin.
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St. Petersburg
von der Launitz
Institute of Experimental Medicine
Count Ignatieff
Stolypin
Social Revolutionists
Gen. von der Launitz
Flood Threat Hits Indiana Lowlands Amid Massive Ohio River Rise
Indiana faces the worst flood in years as the Ohio River at Evansville nears 40 feet, with 700 Taylorsville residents evacuated after the wabash overflow. Schools closed across the region, and widespread lowland flooding extends for about 100 miles along the river. Weather forecaster Brand warns of continuing high water.
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Indianapols
Ind
Indianas
Ohio River
Evansville
Brand
Hvansville
Princeton
Patoka
Taylorsville
Terre Haute
Wreck Horror in Kansas Trains Collide Head On
Two white Americans a negro train porter and about 32 Mexican laborers died as two Chicago Rock Island El Paso passenger trains collided on a sharp curve four miles west of Wolland Kansas. Fire from lamps spread through wreckage burning five cars of No 29 and injuring 55. Officials blame telegraph operator John Lynes at Volland for failing to stop No 29 after orders.
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Topeka
Kan
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad
Wolland
Ian
Chicago
el Paso
Columbus Junction
Mexico
John Jlynes
Volland
Orders Mashers Shot In Alton Police Action
Alton Illinois police chief Maxwell ordered officers to shoot at mashers who harass women and flee arrest. After an earlier failed hit, the chief fired two shots at a masher who fled two blocks, then issued a general shooting order hoping for better marksmen.
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Alton
Maxwell
Attempt to Blow Up Powder Plant Near Lebanon
An attempt to blow up the King Powder plant southwest of Lebanon jeopardized hundreds of lives and thousands of dollars in property Thursday night. Authorities investigate the incident and pursue suspects linked to the explosive act.
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Lebanon, O.—W
King Powder Company
Here
Alleged Swindler Caught in Philadelphia Arrest
Philadelphia police arrested R. C. Flower, a New York fugitive since 1903 wanted for swindling gullible investors out of about $1,000,000. Flower was seized in Philadelphia on Friday.
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Philadelphia
R. C. Flower
New York
Woman shoots at St. Louis judge in inheritance case
Rosa Weil, a disappointed litigant in an inheritance suit, fired at Circuit Judge McDonald while he sat on the bench in St. Louis. The shot missed, and Weil reportedly planned to kill the judge and then commit suicide.
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St. Louis
Rosa Weil
McDonald
Circuit Court
Cassatt Estate To Family In Will Distribution
Philadelphia counsel for the estate of the late A J Cassatt issued a statement noting that by his will Cassatt left his entire estate to Mrs Cassatt with equal shares to his children.
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Cassatt
Philadelphia
A. J. Cassatt
Fayette Mayor Arthur F. Davis Dies from Self-inflicted Wound
Arthur F. Davis, mayor of Fayette Missouri and president of the Farmers and Merchants bank, died Friday from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after an accidental discharge while searching his home for burglars.
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Fayette
Fayette, Mo
Arthur F. Davis
Farmers and Merchants’ Bank
Million in Gold Arrives from Goldfield by Train
A consignment of ore valued at one million dollars reached the Sleby Smelting works in Vallejo California from Goldfield. The ore filled three box cars on an express train and was guarded by eight messengers.
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Goldfield
Vallejo
Cal
Sleby
Carnegie gift funds bureau of American republics building
Andrew Carnegie announced Friday a gift of 750000 dollars for construction of a building to house the bureau of American republics. A site provision has been made.
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Carnegie
Washington
Andrew Carnegie
Bureau of American Republics
Divorce Granted to Mrs Heyl in Milwaukee Circuit Court
Judge Halsey granted a divorce to Mrs. Clara S Heyl from Jacob Heyl in the Milwaukee circuit court Thursday evening. The record shows no defense as Heyl had withdrawn his answer to the complaint.
Bomb Kills Two In Philadelphia Bank Blast
Rollo Steele a former Chicago and Garner Iowa resident, detonated a high power bomb in the Fourth Street National Bank during an extortion attempt for 5000 dollars. Bank cashier W Z MacLear was slain and eleven others injured as the Bul litt building and nearby structures were wrecked. The bomber was killed in the explosion, his remains torn to fragments.
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Philadelphia
Rollo Steele
Chicago
Garner
Iowa
W. Z. MacLear
Fourth Street National Bank
Bullitt
Steele
Anarchists Nabbed After East Side Meeting
New York detectives arrested Emma Goldman, Alexander Berkman, John R. Coryell, and Israel L. Schwartz after breaking up an anarchist meeting on the East Side. Goldman spoke, Berkman urged disobedience, Schwartz refused to leave the hall.
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New York
Alexander Berkman
State
Henry C. Frick
Homestead
Emma Goldman
East Side
Berkman
John R. Coryell
Israel L. Schwartz
Entire Family perishes in gas leak in Winooski house
The family of George Devine six people including father mother and four children died when illuminating gas entered their Burlington area home from a street main through a sewer pipe. The disaster occurred at the Winooski residence, and local authorities are investigating the leak path and cause.
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Burlington
George Devine
Winooski
Seven Die In Laflin Rand Powder Mill Blast
Kenosha Wisconsin seven dead in Saturday explosion at Laflin Rand powder mill in Pleasant Prairie with two additional fatalities reported since Saturday night.
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Kenosha
Wis
Laflin- Rand
Pleasant Prairie
Prinzessin Irene Collides With Moltke Off Naples
The German Lloyd steamers Prinzessin Irene and Moltke collided Sunday morning near Naples. Both ships sustained damage and will stay three weeks for repairs. Nine hundred fifty passengers on the Prinzessin Irene were panicked and several were injured.
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Naples
Prinzessin Irene
Moltke
Railway Strike Settled in Houston Texas
An agreement has been signed finally settling the Southern Pacific firemen strike in Houston Texas. The settlement ends weeks of walkouts and paves the way for restored operations on the railway system.
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Houston
Texas
Southern Pacific Firemen
Fierce Storm Hits Etruria Liner in Severe Gale
The Cunard liner Etruria battled a fierce storm Friday night. One crew member was killed and six others seriously injured. A girl was born in steerage during the tempest as the ship fought its way through the gale.
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New York
Cunard
Fire Claims Three At American Hotel In Delhi
A Sunday morning blaze at the American hotel in Delhi New York killed three guests. Other guests escaped by jumping from windows in their night attire.
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Delhi
N. Y
Garfield Tea touted as cure all in early ad
An advertisement promotes Garfield Tea as a Natural Laxative for constipation indigestion liver and kidney derangements and colds made of herbs and guaranteed under the Pure Food Law. It claims Dr Kline's Great Nerve Restorer cures nervous diseases and offers a free $2 trial, with medical figures and quotes peppered through the piece.
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St. Vitus
Nervous Disorder Relief Yet After Ten Years
Mrs. S C Wellock of Everett Massachusetts reports a decade of nervous trouble and locomotor ataxia with tremors numbness and weakness. After using Dr Williams Pink Pills she recovered fully and remains symptom free for over a year. Pills sold by druggists or $2 50 for six boxes from Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady NY booklet on Nervous Disorders free on request.
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S. C. Wellock
Cleveland Avenue
Everett
Mass
Chelsea
Dr. Williams
Nails and Apples Natural Cure Advertisement from Sheboygan
An older health note touts using iron nails in apples to boost iron in the blood and endorses a German style tonic. It cites Max R. Zaegzel, chemist of Sheboygan Wisconsin, offering root and herb extracts and free samples to readers who write with their complaint.
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Germany
Nature
Zaegel
Sheboygan
Wisconsin
Max R. Zaegzel
Main Street
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