The New Woman Advances In Bank Assignee Role Hinsdale
A woman has been appointed assignee of a bank at Hinsdale New Hampshire marking another step forward for women. A New York automobile incident raised safety concerns about climbing smokestacks and telegraph poles potentially prompting an ordinance. Estimates project 5000000 new arrivals to Cape Nome this year at 500 dollars each while 25000000 is spent on an Arctic sea beach as a modern curiosity.
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Hinsdale
N. H
New York
Cape Nome
February Emigration to U.S. Rises Sharply from Germany
Emigration to the United States from Germany more than doubles in February this year. The February total reached 7,221, compared with 4,679 in the same month last year.
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United States
Germany
New Orleans Man Pays Last Civil War Debts at 91
A New Orleans man, ruined by the Civil War, has paid off his final creditor at age 91 and declares he is ready to die, noting that few men ever achieve such release from debt while lamenting others who seek to transfer the burden.
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New Orleans
Nan sen plans new expedition from Berlin in two months
Word from Berlin notes Nan sen prepares a second expedition and expects departure in two months. The notice implies readers who have not read Still Farther North should hurry to be ready to appreciate the explorer's return.
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Berlin
Nansen
Greek emigration feared as villages depopulate
A Athens cablegram reports that press and government aim to curb the rising emigration of Greek peasants to the United States. Entire villages are being depopulated and large tracts left uncultivated as villagers and farmers depart for America.
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Athens
United States
America
French auto enthusiasts plan Arctic expedition by car
TI Merville, world champion automobile cyclist, journalist E Crom, and E Janne de Lamare arrived in New York from Paris with two large automobiles. They intend to begin for the Yukon region and cover the last 100 tires of the journey in their gasoline propelled machines.
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TI. Merville
E. Crom
E. Janne de Lamare
New York
Paris
Wlondike
Connolly to Get $8000 From Father’s Will After Parole
Michael Connolly, set to leave New York state penitentiary next September after a 20 year term for highway robbery, will receive 8000 dollars from his father’s will if he behaves as a good citizen during the five years after release. If he misbehaves, the money goes to the state. It was not his father’s fault.
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Michael Connolly
New York State Penitentiary
Ike
Navy explores Marsite explosive and armor race continues
The ordinance bureau of the United States Navy tests a new explosive named Marsite said to require both percussion and concussion to detonate. Commentators note the endless cycle of armor vs armament, predicting the struggle will persist.
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Ordinance Bureau
United States Navy
Swiss Scientist Claims Large Scale Liquid Air Separation
The article reports a Swiss scientist claiming a method to separate liquid air into its components to yield pure oxygen commercially and cheaply. It suggests the development could solve the fuel question and notes possible speculation about a liquid air boom.
American coal ship reaches Europe amid famine strikes
A steamship from Newport News, Virginia arrives at Ilambure with American coal destined for Bohemia and Saxony as Europe’s manufacturing districts face shortages. The dispatch says the crisis proves the United States serves as both granary and coalfield in emergencies.
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Europe
Ilambure
Newport News
Bohemia
Saxony
Chinese population and occupations in Hawaii and mainland
In Hawaii there are 21 616 Chinese including 15 in professional and merchant roles and 1 356 clerks and sales staff. Among mechanics 220 and mariners 15. There are 204 drivers and 105 laborers. Outside Honolulu 36 Chinese coffee planters with 98 ranches and 718 rice planters two women among them, plus 1 278 farmers and 10 041 laborers. No Chinese lawyers reported.
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Hawaiian Islands
Jianolulu
Ether Drinking Replaces Alcohol in Eastern Prussia
A correspondent reports ether is being sold in saloons in eastern Prussia like liquor. In Memel the previous year 8,500 quarts were sold, with ether's effect described as four times stronger than alcohol for the same amount.
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Prussia
Memel
The Man in the Moon Supplanted by a Fair Profile
An old coin of folklore is replaced by a woman in the moon described as a great classical beauty. Observers claim moon gazers must possess a special sight and some mock this by saying you must first have one in your eye. The piece notes the implication that men must abdicate their lunar role.
Porto Rico funds and relief bills drive missed time in Congress
The Senate debated the Porto Rico appropriation and civil government bills. The House recommitted the Loud second class mail measure, and passed the Porto Rican relief bill with a Grant memorial plan and a Morton statue recommendation in Statuary Hall.
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United States Senate
House
Committee On Post Offices
Fitzgerald
Mass
Postmaster General
Sapha
Edith
Porto Rico
Oliver P. Morton
Indiana
Washington
Selection Aide Chooses Schroeder as Guam Naval Governor
Captain Leary will be succeeded on Guam by Lieutenant Commander Seaton Schroeder after cabinet approval. The War Secretary described his grant of permits for sea mining near Cape Nome. National religious jubilee plans are set for 1901.
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Capt. Leary
Island of
Guam
Seaton Schroeder
Secretary of War
Cape Nome
Indictment of Olga Nethersole Over Sapho Play
A grand jury in New York indicted Miss Olga Nethersole and associates for staging Sapho. In Pittsburgh the Carnegie company formed with capital of 26,000,000. National exchanges show wartime totals of 1599 25 218, down from 1610 47 prior week amid a 14.9 decline from 1899. US business failures numbered 183 in seven days to the 23rd, versus 198 prior week and 200 in 1899. Three New York firemen—William J. Smith Peter F. Bowen and Foreman John J. Grady—died in a blaze. National League baseball opens April 19.
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New York
Olga Nethersole
Pittsburgh
Carnegie Company
United States
William J. Smith
Peter F. Bowen
John J. Grady
Notable Crime, Disaster, and Violence Across the Nation
Reports from multiple states include murders and arson in North Carolina, a jail siege in Virginia thwarted by state troops, and lynchings in Texas and Virginia. Bank robberies and post office thefts are noted in Arizona and Nebraska, with industrial accidents and drownings in Illinois and Ohio.
British colonies plan federal government modeled on U S
In a report on foreign intelligence, Britain’s Australian colonies discuss establishing a federal government inspired by the United States. In the Atlantic, the Norwegian schooner Triton wreck near Dunkirk with ten sailors drowned.
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Foleign
Australia
United States
Dunkirk
France
Triton
Boers poised for minor action near Kroonstad amid pressuring fronts
Dispatches report Orange Free Staters bracing for no major engagement at Kroonstad before retreat to the Vaal river. Plumer and Methuen admit limited gains north of Mafeking. Boer inside Griqua town retaken. moonstadt to be abandoned. Johannesburg stand anticipated. British losses total 16,418. Manila dispatch notes Filipino leader Paterna may surrender. Queen to host breakfast for 20,000 Irish children in Ireland.
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Orange Free
Russia
Persia
Afghanistan
London
Griquatown
Kimberley
Moonstad
Johannesburg
Transvaal
Manila
Pedro Paterna
Filipino National Assembly
Ten. Hughes
Panay
Negros
Cebu
T Hughes
Senate debates Porto Rican tariff substitute and other measures
Senator Davis introduces a provisional Porto Rico tariff substitute in the Senate lasting until March 1, 1902. Senator Allison proposes designating banks of deposit in cities with 25 000 population. The House approves a bill tightening bank officer loans. Army appropriation is discussed. Notable deaths and events include J M Stone former Mississippi governor, and a boiler maker killing his wife and himself in Owensboro. Five thousand Altoona miners gain wage hike. A lynching occurs in Belair Maryland. Kingston Wisconsin burns. Tunnel work in New York advances. South Africa shows ongoing fighting prospects.
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Davis
Minn
United States
Senate
Porto Rico
Allison
J. M. Stone
Mississippi
Holly Springs
Keene, N. N
Five Cent Savings Bank
Guaranty Savings Bank
Polly Price
Fountain City
Ind
Charles Scott
T. Ferguson
Owosso
Mich
Kingston
Wis
Altoona
Lewis Harris
Belair
Wheeler
New York
South Africa
Lord Methuen
Warrenton
Clements
Orange Free
Semi centennial plans and global notes headline era
A roundup lists Kansas 1904 exposition hopes. Shamrock seed to mark Irish graves in Africa. German railways want US locomotive designs. McKinley funds and events in San Francisco and Washington. Missouri farmers to colonize Concho valley Mexico. Wagner to tour US. German city reps protest meat ban. Britain boosts navy amid French tensions. Wade Crowder escapes slave past. Boothbay fisher claims longest name. Minnie Botha studies in London. M Mereaudier claims multi dispatch wire. Topeka Capital backs 1 million bushels Kansas corn aid. Haines jailed 50 years. Marie Reting acquitted. Switzerland ships Finns fleeing czar’s cruelty. new Canadian immigration to US Midwest.
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Kansas
Afric
McKinley
American University
Methodist
Washington
San Francisco
Concho River
Mexico
Siegfried Wagner
United States
France
Wade Crowder
Mississippi
Chicago
al Ak
Boothbay
Minnie Botha
Hotha
Transvaal
Highgate
London
M. Mereaudier
Paris
Topeka
Rev. C. M. Sheldon
India
John R. Haines
Kan
Charles Watson
Marie Reting
Edward Grafe
Cincinnati
Switzerland
Philadelphia
Russia
Minnesota
Iowa
Montana
Goebel Murder Evidence Tangles KY Officials
Frankfort Ky March 26 F Wharton Golden barboursville was placed on the stand in the mathes against Caleb Powers charged with conspiracy to murder Goebel. Golden testified Powers urged ten witnesses from Harlan county and spoke of mountain feudists and killing to sway the senate. He described payments for tickets and provisions, and named Gov Taylor and others as aiding the scheme. The courtroom heard threats and plans to attack Goebel in the legislature, with details of communications and meetings in Frankfort and Louisville. The day ended with Golden ill and the defense set to cross examine.
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Secretary Powers
Hirst
Hamp Howard
Campbell
Alost
Gollen
Gingham
Diuward
Brankfort
Bell County
Frank&ort
Statehouse
Capt. Davis
Charles Kinley
Golden
Gov. Taylor
Caleb Powers
Bull Culton
Taylor
Finley
Powers
Isnox County
Wilgomeon
Sdeputy
George ‘Thompson
Laurel County
J*rankfort
Louisville
John Powers
Goebel
Caleb
Dick Coombs
Hockersmith
Coombs
Wallace
Adjutant General's Office
Attorney Campbell
Blakeman
Walter Day
R. J. Howard
Harlan County
Senate
la Grange
Mr. Powers
John
Frankfort
Mob Hangs Two at Simpsoria Jail in Broad Daylight
A 36 hour mob in Greenesville County Virginia dragged Walter Cotton and a white associate from the Simpsoria jail and hanged them from a tree near the courthouse. Negro by Cotton and O Grady, the white man, were executed amid gunfire and crowd cries. Local leaders urged restraint but were ignored.
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Richmond
Simsporia
Greenesville County
Walter Cotton
Cotton
R. 2. Barham
Gov. Tyler
Tie
Greenesville
O'Grady
George P. Barham
Col. Field
Petersburg
O’grady
Bank Burglary Shocks Hoopeston and Hardy
Hoopeston Illinois bank owned by Alexander Pate was entered by burglars who blew the safe and carried away 3000 dollars in cash notes and papers. They used flour sacks to dampen the blast and left 950 dollars in silver behind. In Hardy Nebraska the State Bank was blown open about 3 AM and 4000 dollars disappeared with no lead on suspects.
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Hamilton & Cunningham's
Hardy
Neb
York Mills to Deduct 3 Percent for Wages Increase
The York cotton mills of Yorkville plan to take three percent from the next annual dividend to raise wages for operatives. Some workers had a 33 percent pay hike but are not included in the current increase. President Ashe warns of future wage reductions when the boom ends.
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Charleston
D. C
York Cotton Mills
Yorkville
Ashe
Bitter feelings as Free Staters line up against Transvaal foes
From London and Kimberley reports a growing bitterness among late allies. British cavalry reportedly entered the Transvaal near Christiana as Fourteen Streams defenses strengthen. Mafeking bears heavy shelling and a relief prospect fades. General Roberts reports Boer clashes and British casualties.
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London
Bloemfontein
Daily Telegraph
Christiana
Daily Mail
Mafeking
Sarah Wilson
Ladysmith
Col. Plumer
Winston Churchill
Morning Post
South Africa
Great Britain
War Office
Roberts
Crabbe
Trotter
E. Lygon
Grenadier Guards
Codrington
Coldstream Guards
Modder River
Lygon
Panko Dentistry and Stomach Bitters Featured
A quirky note links new panko based dentistry with Hostetter’s Bitters. The piece claims the peculiar process improves rendering of teeth and asserts a healthy stomach strengthens teeth, touting Bitters as a cure for dyspepsia and biliousness.
Washington mother touts Hood's Sarsaparilla cure for scrofula
Mrs. Nerrig Cuasn of 47 K St NE recalls her 16 month old son's rash misdiagnosed as measles then mumps and scrofula. After four months of salves and blood medicines a neighbor's tale led her to Hood's Sarsaparilla, which improved the boy and eventually cured the neck sores.
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Washington, D. C
Hood
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