Various Global Notes From The Express
Nice trains ogs to clear sewers with a fixed bush, Queen Margherita’s Alpine garden at 6000 feet, Bronx bear teeth pulled to ease pain, Wisconsin zinc plants boost yield via magnetism, US Spain trade shifts with select American goods flourishing, Sarg Gen Rixey honored for Santa Maria ship disaster services, Queen Maud adopts Danish language traits, linguistic differences mainly dialectic and pronunciation.
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Maud
Norway
Indebtedness Totals and French Furniture Market Advice
The report lists national debts as of 1905 for the United States and several nations including France Germany Italy and the United Kingdom. Consul Goldschmidt notes opportunities in Nantes and other French cities for American office and house furniture sold cheaply and stylishly, contrasting with costly hand made French furniture.
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United States
France
German States
Italy
Russia
Spain
United Kingdom
Austria-Hungary
Goldschmidt
Nantes
Smallest World Coin In Use On Malay Peninsula
The Malay peninsula uses the world's smallest current coin a water-like resinous juice bead worth about one twenty thousandth of a cent. The smallest metal coin in circulation today is the Portuguese three reis piece worth six one hundredths of a went.
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Malay Peninsula
Governors Call for Uniform Speed Law and Vehicle Lights
Gov Curtis Guild of Massachusetts urged a uniform speed law in his inaugural address. Gov Stokes of New Jersey proposed a requirement for all vehicles using public highways to carry lights for the protection of drivers and the public.
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Gov. Curtis Guild
Massachusetts
Gov. Stokes
New Jersey
Germany's Rise as a European Industrial Power
The article extols Germany with 58 million people as Europe’s most populous nation aside from Russia, praising its intelligence and production. It ranks second to Segland among European powers in industry and, in some sectors, surpasses England, noting Germany's progress and its ambassadors to the United States.
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Germany
Europe
Russia
Segland
England
United States
Odd Boston Gift: Two Year Old Ravitesnake Ends Up With Miss Alice Roosevelt
An admirer gifts Miss Alice Roosevelt a two year old ravitesnake from Massachusetts. The snake, measuring about 72 inches and weighing 114 pounds, was captured near Blue Hill reservation nearly a year ago by O. T. Mason of 22 Hanover Street. Mason has spent much of his life catching snakes for their skin fat oils and venom for use in college laboratories.
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Alice Roosevelt
Boston
Massachusetts
Blue Hill Reservation
O. T. Mason
Hanover Street
Marshal Oyama Says He Will Return To The Farm
American consul-general Thomas Sammons met Japan's Marshal Oyama at Port Arthur. Oyama, returning from war, said the emperor called him from the farm to enter the field and now there is no more fighting, so he will retire to the farm.
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Thomas Sammons
Newchwang
Manchuria
Port Armthur
Japan
Marshal Oyama
Farrington Flags Major Water Waste in New York
One of New York's leading hydrostatic engineers, Mr. Farrington, recently stated that aqueduct water waste in the city is so large that preventing it would negate the need to expand reservoirs and water supply for years. He said the city risks $150,000,000 in debt due to continued wastage by water users. He noted no known method to stop the waste.
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New York
Farrington
Sea serpents sighting reported by USGS researcher
Dr. Becker of the United States Geological Survey said he saw a sea of sea serpents between Cuba and Jolo. He estimated at least 5,000 creatures per square mile, potentially totaling about 60 million if the school stretched as long as it was wide, confirming at least some of the sailors’ yarns.
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Becker
United States Geological Survey
Cuba
Jolo
Former Speaker David Henderson Dies at Mercy Hospital
Dubuque Iowa reports the death of former U S House Speaker David B Henderson at Mercy hospital due to paresis after nine months of illness. He first contracted paresis last May and suffered strokes leading to total blindness a week prior to death.
Three Die in Gambier Milner Hall Fire
A devastating fire at Milner hall and the Kenyon military academy in Gambier Ohio destroyed Delano North halls and North annex. Cadets Winfield Scott Kunkle J J Henderson and James J Fuller were found dead amid the ruins while three others perished and nine were seriously injured with several more hurt.
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Gambier
Milner Hall
Kenyon Military Academy
Delano
North Halls
North Annex
Winfield Scott Kunkle
Ashtabula
J. J. Henderson
Ridge Farm
Ill
James J. Fuller
Warren, O
Burned At The Stake In Bienville Case
In Bienville Louisiana a Black man who fatally harmed 11 year old Phara Gantz was captured hiding in a swamp two miles south of Bienville. A mob executed him by burning and striking at the stake.
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New Orleans
W Wills Page
Phara Gantz
Bienville
Tidal Wave Fatal to 2000 People in Colombia Coast
A tsunami triggered by an earthquake swept the southern coast near Buena Ventura killing about two thousand. Victims were crushed by collapsing buildings or drowned, with entire families reported lost.
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Buena Ventura
Colombia
Here
Husband Kills Wife in Durham Divorce Case
John H. Hodges confessed to killing his wife Mrs. Mattie P. Hodges in her Durham home. He dragged her from a sick bed, broke her arm, and shot her through the heart as she lay on the floor. Mrs Hodges had recently filed for divorce. Hodges was captured and confessed.
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Richmond
Mattie P.hodges
Durham
N. C
John H. Hodges
United Mine Workers Endorse Wages Scale at Illinois Convention
The United Mine Workers of Illinois meet in Springfield and adopt a resolution endorsing the wage scale stance approved by the recent national United Mine Workers convention.
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Springfield
United Mine Workers of Illinois
United Mine Workers of America
Lincoln Governor Seeks Aid for Japanese Famine Victims
Gov. Mickey Friday issued a proclamation calling for contributions to aid famine sufferers in Japan. Rev. E. M. Sisson of South Omaha was named custodian of the collected funds.
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Lincoln, Neb
Mickey Friday
Japan
E. M. Sisson
South Omaha
Inheritance Tax Rule Boosts State Revenue in Illinois
Illinois Supreme Court rules residuary legatees pay inheritance tax immediately after death, not at trust end. Decision affects large estates including Martin Kingman of Peoria, Marshall Field heirs, and Yerkes. Tax due now could total hundreds of thousands to Cook County.
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Springfield
Supreme Court
Martin Kingman
Peoria
County Court of
Chicago
Lil
Illinois Supreme Court
Cook County
Marshall Field
Marshallfield
Equity farmers threaten market control strike on March first
Indianapolis reports a strike call by 200 000 members of the American Society of Equity to withhold farm goods from sale until producers receive a legislated minimum price. Wheat aims for one dollar a bushel regardless of crop size, with nationwide dispatches urging action. In Raleigh, Spencer Blackburn faces two criminal bills alleging improper fees from the treasury department. no arrest yet.
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Indianapolis
Ind
American Society of Equity
Kansas
Minnesota
Raleigh
N. C
Asheville
United States District Court
Spencer Blackburn
Eighth District
Treasury Department
Ace Dinkins
A. P. Davis
Blackburn
German tariff extension bill sent to emperor for signature
Berlin reports the federal council approved extending the new German tariff to the United States through June 30, 1907, and sent the measure to the emperor for his signature.
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Berlin
Federal Council
Reichetag
United States
Pittsburgh Dispatch Editor John J. Gregg Dies at Home
John J. Gregg city editor of the Pittsburg Dispatch died suddenly at his home in Pittsburg after a four day illness. The death was attributed to heart failure.
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Pittsburg
John J. Gregg
Elks' Temple Dedicated in McKeesport
McKeesport, Pennsylvania held a grand dedication of the new Elks Temple costing about $125,000. Grand Exalted Ruler Robert W. Brown of Louisville led the ceremonies with a district staff in attendance.
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Elks
McKeesport
Todge
Robert W. Brown
Louisville
Republicans Nominate Watson for Sixth Term in Greenfield District
Greenfield Ind Republicans nominate James J Watson by acclamation for the sixth term in a district that leans heavily Republican.
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Greenfield
Ind
James J. Watson
Congress
Reform urged after New York life insurance probe
A joint senate and assembly committee's 319 page report condemns life insurance practices in New York. It calls for reforms including banning campaign contributions, tighter regulation, policyholder participation, and penalties for rebates, with recommendations on policy valuation, surrender values, and public disclosures. The panel also critiques lobbying and suggests mutual corporations without capital stock as an option. The report questions a $20 000 annual payment to Senator Depew and its justification.
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New York
Senate and
Assembly of the State‘of
Senator Depew
Depew
Senate approves Hepburn rate bill transfer with party control
The senate committee on interstate commerce votes eight to five to report the Hepburn railroad rate bill without amendment, with five to three for reporting by Democrat Tillman as sponsor. The action marks Republican to Democrat control of a major measure once backed by a Republican majority and president.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Interstate Commerce
Senate
Tillman
House
Cullom
Carmack
District of Columbia
United States
Grosvenor Loses renomination after Athens county backlash
In Gore Gen. Charles F. Grosvenor, known as the Sage of Athens, lost renomination on the first ballot to Albert Douglas of Chillicothe by 78 to 20. Athens county gave him no votes, and no county in the district backed him, prompting talk of an independent run. Four men torn to pieces in a Giant powder explosion near Bluefield killed foreman Joe Deado and three Italian workers during Tidewater railroad construction. King Edward named for life after a Windsor forest fall left him unable to walk without a cane due to a ruptured Achilles tendon.
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Lancaster
Gore Is
Charles Fr. Grosvenor
Athens
Albert Douglas
Chillicothe
Ross County
Grosvenor
Bluefield
W. Va
Joe Deado
Edward
London
Windsor Forest
Missionery Dies and Boys Drowned In Milwaukee and Kobe
Two boys Anton and George Galewski aged 13 and 11 drown in the upper Milwaukee river after breaking through ice while playing. Miss Lizzie Wimbush a Montgomery native and noted southern Presbyterian missionary to the Orient dies in Kobe Japan at age 51 after foreign mission service since 1887.
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Milwaukee
Anton
George Galewski
Milwaukee River
Montgomery, Ala
Lizzie Wimbush
Montgomery
Presbyterian Church In the
Orient
Kobe
Japan
Wimbush
Grocery Burns in New Orleans Fire
T J Feibleman and Co wholesale grocery burned Thursday night causing losses estimated under 130000 dollars. Fire crews battled the blaze through the night with limited damage to nearby structures reported.
Death for Hoch ends long criminal career in Chicago
Johann Hoch, a Chicago bigamist robber and poisoner of women, was hanged in the county jail after attempting a habeas corpus appeal. Chief Deputy Peters read the death warrant as Hoch faced the noose, with crowds gambling on the outcome. Hoch married 12 women in 19 years, four of whom died soon after, and legal wrangles had delayed his fate for eight months.
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Chicago
Johann Hoch
Hoth
Hoch
United States Circuit Court
Landis
Frank Comerford
J. J. Neiger
James Maher
W. C. Anderson
Olson
Psoriasis cured after years of suffering and treatments
W M from Chichester Hutchinson Kansas report long battle with psoriasis over body limbs and scalp. He describes patches scales and intense itching and claims cure after using Catienta Soap Ointment and Resolvent with dramatic improvement in thirty days about five years ago. Includes a short unrelated note about hay and a Wodehouse quote.
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W.M
Chichester
Hutchinson
Kan
Salzer's Bargain Seed Book Offered by Salter Co
Northern Grown Pedigree Seeds announces a special catalogue Salzer's Bargain Seed Book with bargain seed prices. Send 4d to receive free seed to grow 5 tons of grass and a Cosmo flower package. offer from John A Salter Seed Co Lock Drawer K La Crosse Wis. Quote from Chicago Daily News included.
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Salzer
John A. Salter Seed Co
Lock Drawer K
la Crosse
Wis
To Clean Oil Paintings Tips from an Amateur
An amateur describes cleaning oil paintings with tepid Ivory Soap suds and a nearly dry cloth, then applying boiled linseed oil with a flannel. The advice is attributed to Eleanor R. Parker and echoes home remedy guidance.
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Eleanor R. Parker
Confession Ties Orchard to Steunenberg Slaying and Miners’ Ring
Boise Feb 26 Gov Gooding confirms Harry Orchard’s confession alleging 26 killings under Western Federation of Miners. He names Moyer Haywood Pettibone and J L Simpkins as implicated in Governor Steunenberg’s assassination and says Orchard received 3800 dollars from them.
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Boise
Idaho
Harry Orchard
Steunenberg
Western Federation of Miners
Gov. Gooding
Moyer
Castro Boasts of Humbling France and Expelling Foreigners
Reports from Willemstad, Curacao say President Castro vows to break the Monroe doctrine, drive out the French and then attack Americans Englishmen and Germans. He accuses foreigners of exploitation and advocates cleansing Venezuela of foreigners amid calls for American protection and possible intervention.
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Willemstad
Curacao
Venezuela
Castro
France
United States
Strong Back Pain Vanished After Kidney Remedy
I, C. Hayden of Albert Lea Minnesota, suffered a back weakness and nightly pain. After using Deans Kidney Pills the kidneys correct function restored, the back problem disappeared, and there has been no return. Sold by all dealers 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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C. Hayden
Hayden & Co
Albert Lea
Minn
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
Three Drowned Crossing Illinois River In Row Boat
Blaine Jenkins a mail carrier Perry Mc Whorter a grain buyer both of Hennepin Illinois and William Bentley a Chicago barber were drowned crossing the Illinois river in a small row boat from Bureau to Hennepin
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Spring Valley
Blaine Jenkins
Perry McWhorter
Hennepin, I1r
William Bentley
Chicago
Illinois River
Bureau
Hennepin
Paper mill fire devastates Plymouth area facility
Plymouth New Hampshire The paper mill of J B Henry and Sons at Lincoln about 20 miles north burned with an estimated loss of 150000 dollars. Insurance is understood to cover the loss.
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Plymouth
N. H
J. B. Henry & Sons
Lincoln
Mardi Gras Opens in New Orleans Parade of Knights of Momus
New Orleans marks the start of the 1906 carnival with a Knights of Momus parade after six earlier balls. Ideal weather highlighted the opening night as revelry begins.
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New Orleans
Knights of Momus
Memorial plans for Gen Wheeler in Atlanta on March 26
The local committee of arrangements for Gen Joseph Wheeler in Atlanta has laid out plans for a memorial service on March 26. The event marks a tribute to the late general with details issued by the organizing group.
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Atlanta
Joseph Wheeler
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