Railcar orders and a mix of society notes from 1902
The piece catalogs rail industry orders for passenger cars freight cars and locomotives while listing social anecdotes including a Montreal youth suing for courting costs a Chicago typesetting workforce a Western woman circus agent and a mirrored time use study. It also notes a Chicago antislang group at the University of Chicago a fatality in Roanoke Va from a sneezing blood vessel and updates on Atlantic cable laying and a Baltimore heir turning to farming after her father’s death.
Congressmen favor separate statehood for Arizona and New Mexico
A visiting party of congressmen reportedly concluded that when Arizona and New Mexico are admitted to the Union they should become separate states, with admission deferred for several years.
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Arizona
New Mexico
Pensions and industrial rises cited in 18th to 20th centuries
The record notes how victories earned Lord Rodney a perpetual 10 000 pound annual pension with over 1 200 000 already drawn by heirs. It cites the 1964 US aluminum output at 8 600 000 pounds, up 1 100 000 from 1808, and contrasts 1902 and 1903 US production with decades prior, including a jump from 83 pounds twenty years earlier to 339 629 pounds by 1893.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Rodney
United States
Iowa Coma Cases Mentioned Sleep Durations
A stream of coma cases appears in Iowa with patients sleeping eight to fifty six days. William Burke slept nearly sixty days and died without waking. A Wil lis town woman lay in a comatose state for a long period but later awakened and recovered.
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Iowa
Mason City
William Burke
Cure by Arctic Cruise Offered in Tuberculosis Work
A multitude of consumptive patients from Halifax sailed a Greenland coast cruise arranged by Dr. Sohn. He, who aided Commander Peary in polar work, says the trip cured him of tuberculosis and advocates the icy voyage as a remedy.
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Arctic
Halifax
N. S
Greenland
Sohn
Commander Peary
North Pole
Royalty costs far more than readers may expect
The article notes Queen Victoria reigned 62 years and amassed 1337.1 million dollars in pay, while her descendants and the prince of Wales received sizable sums from the treasury before the throne. It highlights the palace incomes and economic burden of royal salaries.
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Victoria
Germany
Prince Consort
Prince of Wales
Aluminum Industry in Niagara Falls Booms Since 1895
It notes that Niagara Falls produces more aluminum than any other location. The Niagara works began operations on August 20, 1895, and over ten years its development has aided the steel industry. Aluminum is used in small quantities in open hearth and Bessemer steel, ranging from two to five ounces per ton and six to eight ounces per ton respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara Falls
Bessemer
Freiburg’s Public Ownership Model Grants City Profits
Freiburg Germany runs most town services including utilities pawn shop insurance cemetery theatre restaurants and daily paper. Every department turns a yearly profit to the city treasury with schools and the theater as non profit. Opera costs nine cents and a supper six cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freiburg
Germany
The Samakulr Weather Stone of Finland
A historic Fin land rock named the samakulr reportedly predicts weather changes. Discovered years ago by an explorer it intrigues scientists for its color shifts from white mottled to gray or black as rain nears. The stone consists of clay white salt and sock salt, with salt appearance varying by humidity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finland
Odell and Depew deny Hyde testimony in insurance probe
Former Gov. Odell and Sen. Depew testified before the Armstrong legislative insurance investigation committee denying parts of James Hazen Hyde’s statements. Odell called Hyde’s claims base calumny and denied soliciting political contributions. Depew said he knew only generally of contributions and pursued laws to ban such gifts. Simultaneously Mutual Life’s Richard A. McCurdy cut his salary in half amid a broader executive savings plan. Hyde accused Odell of blackmail in a separate hearing, and Harriman denied Hyde’s charges in a subsequent session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Benjaminb. Odell, Jr
United States
Chauncey M. Depew
Armstrong Legislative Insurance Investigation Committee
James Hazen Hyde
Qdell
Hyde
Mercantile Trust Company
Odell
National Committee
Thomas C. Platt
New York State
The
Mutual Life Insurance Company
Richard A. McCurdy
Armstrong
Benjamin B. Odell
United States Shipbuilding Company
Harriman
Blackmailers Foiled in Armour Letter blackmail plot
Forty thousand dollars was the price set for stolen Armour & Co letters. A former employee threatened to turn the letters over to authorities unless paid. Two men were arrested in an extortion case tied to the scheme after a November incident in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flo
Armour & Co
Chicago
Beef Trust
J. Ogden Armour
Moritz Rosenthal
Armour
William Ss. McSwain
Oakley Boulevard
Auatorium Annex
Lavin
Harrison Street
McSwain
Wilbur Cole
Coltag Grove Avenue
Bishop Merrill Dead in New Jersey at 69
Stephen Merrill longtime bishop of the Rock River district Methodist Episcopal church died suddenly at Keyport New Jersey from heart paralysis at 69. He was born in Greenfield Ohio worked as a shoemaker before his conversion and ministry. Merrill became editor of the Western Christian Advocate in 1868 and bishop in 1872.
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Chicago
Stephen M. Merrill
Rock River
Methodist Episcopal Church
Keyport
N. J
Methodist Book Concern
New York
Bishop Merrill
Greenfield
Ohio Conference
Anna Bellmire
Western Christian Advocate
Merrill
Czar Grants Peasant Land Reforms In Manifesto
A St. Petersburg dispatch reports an imperial manifesto offering land concessions to peasants. It halves the 1906 land redemption tax from Jan 14 1906 and entirely abolishes the payments from Jan 14 1907. The Peasants' Bank gains capital and loan power to facilitate peasant land purchase, with tax relief estimated at 40 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
St. Petersburg
Reuter
Peasants’ Bank
Penza
Simbirsk
Volga
Cronstadt
Poland
Council of Workmen's
Russia
Death of Crown Prince Flanders Heir to Belgian Throne
Brussels reports the Count of Flanders brother of King Leopold died Friday from inflammation of the respiratory organs. Born 1837, he was heir to the throne. The new Belgian heir is Prince Albert of Flanders born April 8 1875 who married Princess Elizabeth of Bavaria on October 2 1900.
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Count of
Flanders
Belgium
Brussels
Leopold
Bel
Gium
Prince Albert of
Prince Albert
Elizabeth of
Bavaria
Hearst
Albany
N. Y
William R. Hearst
New York
Secretary of State
Nll
Higgins
Municipal Ownership League
Five Die in Italian Tenement Fire on East Seventy-Third
Five tenants perished in a six story Italian tenement at 221 East Seventy third street when flames trapped upper floor occupants as a fierce furnace roared below. Victims include Guiseppi Randazzo An tonia Lorca Calvatore Tiazza Santa Tiazza and Antonio Selarde. Police probe links to Black Hand letters demanding 2009 with motive unclear.
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New York
East Seventy-third Street
Guiseppi Randazzo
Antonia Lorca
Calvatore Tiazza
Santa Tiazza
Antonio Selarde
Black Hand Society
Five Fatal Accidents Reported In Deer Season
Five deer season fatalities in two days across Wisconsin and nearby states are reported. George Gray of La Crosse died from a gun explosion at Tamarack Minnesota. Benjamin River of Pike River Wis. died from gun explosion injuries. Peter Dobenson of Merrill Wis. died from accidental rifle discharge. Peter Labreche of Perkins Mich. was wounded seven times by buckshot and is not recoverable. William J. Schultz of Winona Minn. was accidentally shot and killed at Wilson Minn. Numerous minor incidents also noted.
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la Crosse
Wis
George Gray
Tamarack
Minn
Benjamin River
Pike River
Peter Dobenson
Merrill
Peter Labreche
Perkins
Mich
Willian J. Schultz
Winona
Wilson
Disaster in Powder Plant at Edwards Station
A Buckeye powder works explosion near Peoria Illinois killed two workers Addison Long age 28 and William Hassler age 45 and injured several others including Fred Fogelman and Ellis Henderson. The blaze struck the press department with three quick shocks and officials have not yet learned the cause.
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Peoria
Ill
Edwards Station
Addison Long
William Hassler
Fred Fogelman
Ellis Henderson
Isle of Pines Declares Independence from Cuba
Isle of Pines residents proclaimed independence from Cuba and formed a new U S territory. A congress delegate will push Washington for island questions, mass meeting chose officials, and T B Anderson became secretary of state with others appointed to fill territorial posts.
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Havana
Isle of Pines
Cuba
United States
Congress
Washington
House of Representatives
T. B. Anderson
New Territory
James M. Steere
Edward C. Ryan
A. T. Friese
David B. Wall
Coming Congress Faces December 5 Address and early session
The president will deliver the annual message to Congress on Tuesday December 5. The opening day will be routine business as the Senate adjourns after the death of Senator Platt of Connecticut. The House will organize and assign seats for members.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
House of Representatives
Platt
Connecticut
House
National Grange Convention Opens in Atlantic City
More than 800000 farmers in 28 states are represented by delegates to the thirty ninth annual National Grange Patrons of Husbandry convention in Atlantic City New Jersey. The executive body includes the masters of state granges and their wives with 56 leaders attending, about 2000 members present overall.
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National Grange
Atlantic City
N. J
National Grange Patrons of Husbandry
State Granges
Wilkins Found Guilty of Manslaughter in Babb Case
Shelbyville Indiana November 18 After a trial with sensational evidence the jury convicted Daniel Wilkins of manslaughter in the death of Harvey Babb his wife's admirer He is to be sent to the state prison at Jeffersonville for a term from two to twenty one years.
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Shelbyville
Ind
Daniel Wilkis
Harvey Babb
Wilkins
Jeffersonville
McKinley Monument Cornerstone Laid in Canton
In Canton Ohio the McKinley National Memorial cornerstone was laid with Mrs. McKinley present. Trustees of the Memorial Association and notable guests attended as schoolchildren watched the ceremony. Justice William R. Day presided as secretary of state and former peace commissioner to Paris.
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Canton
McKinley
McKinley National Memorial Association
William R. Day
Paris
Generous Contributions to Russian Jewish Fund Reported
London on November 18 reports the fund for Russian Jews now totals 730000 dollars with the United States contributing 400000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
United States
Passing of Noted Philanthropist
Worcester November 17 Stephen Salisbury president of the American Antiquarian Society and prominent New England philanthropist died at his Worcester home Thursday of pneumonia aged 70.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
Mass
Stephen Salisbury
The
American Antiquarian Society
New England
Powell in Cody reported improving after near death
The family of famed scout Col. D. Frank Powell White Beaver in Cody Wyoming was notified his condition is improving and recovery is now expected after his death had been anticipated hourly in La Crosse Wisconsin and across the region.
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la Crosse
Wis
Col
D. Frank Powell
White Beaver
Cody
Wyo
Powell
Farmers National Congress selects Rock Island for next year's convention
In Buffalo on November 17 the executive committee met and chose Rock Island, Illinois, as the site for the year’s Farmers National Congress convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
N. Y
Farmers’ National Congress
Rock Island
Eight Miners Die In gas Explosion Near Bentleysville
In Monongahela City Pennsylvania on Wednesday a gas explosion at Brazwell Coal Co mine near Bentleysville killed seven men in the new shaft and another man outside the mine. The dead include Ed Farragut day boss Ed Hastie shift boss F H Newman machine runner G B Wagoner Joe Stokes John McCarey J Shickola and J Hoskins. Rescuers found two more mangled bodies after one o clock Thursday morning, identifications impossible due to damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monongahela City
Brazwell Coal Company
Bentleysville
Ed Farragut
Ed Hastie
F. H. Newman
G. B. Wagoner
Joe Stokes
John Mce Carey
J. Shickola
J. Hoskins
Mucker
Girl Wins $15000 Verdict In Breach Case
Isabel Beland, 22, sued John O Neill 74, veteran politician and city track elevation bureau head, in Chicago Judge Gary s court. Jury awarded 15000 dollars after 13 hours deliberation Tuesday night. Forrest seeks new trial with hearing set later.
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Chicago
John O’neill
Gary
Isabel Beland
W. 8. Forrest
O'Neill
Michigan Central to start Detroit River tunnel project
Detroit officials report the Michigan Central railroad will begin construction on Monday of a major tunnel under the Detroit River. The main shaft near Windsor depot is 50 feet long 20 feet wide and 85 feet deep and the tunnel will cross the river to Twelfth street on the Detroit side.
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Detroit River
Detroit
Mich
Windsor
Michigan Central Railroad
Twelfth Street
Plebiscite in Christiana backs Prince Charles throne
Final tally shows 259963 votes in favor of Prince Charles and 69264 against. A deputation bearing the formal offer of the throne will depart for Copenhagen this evening.
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Christiania
Norway
Prince Charles
Charles
Copenhagen
Fire at Gilbert & Bennett plant causes heavy loss
A fire at the Gilbert and Bennett wire weaving plant in Georgetown Connecticut Thursday night caused about 50 000 dollars in damage. Local officials investigated the blaze and ensured surrounding areas were secured. The incident prompted temporary shutdowns and insurance claims are pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Conn
Gilbert & Bennett Manufacturing Company
Two Girls Cremated in North Dakota Fire Tragedy
Fire at the Great Northern section house in St. Thomas North Dakota killed two daughters of Section Foreman Matthew Jersky. Aged 18 and two, they were cremated in their beds while the other occupants escaped.
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St. Thomas, N. D
Great Northern Section
Matthew Jersky
Two Drowned in Ontario Tragedy Near Haliburton
Haliburton Ontario November 16 Chief of Police Bond of Port Hope and his sister in law Miss Grier of Toronto were drowned in a water accident near Haliburton.
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Haliburton
Ont
Bond
Port Hope
Miss Grier
Toronto
Frederic mother acquitted in two child deaths case
Acquitted at Grayling Mich Mrs Naomi Aldrich of Frederic faced a murder charge over the deaths of her two young sons blamed on poisoning. The jury found her not guilty in the November 17 proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grayling, Mich
Naomi, Aldrich
Frederic, Mich
Large Boston warehouse losses in $100,000 fire
A five story brick storage building used by Continental Storage Warehouse company at 1285 Washington street in Boston burned Friday night. The loss is estimated at $100,000.
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Des Moines
Woodburn
Clark County
Boston
Continental Storage Warehouse Company
Washington Street
Three Asphyxiated in Schroeder Home Collapse
Three members of the Schroeder family in Paterson New Jersey died when a heavy picture toppled and broke a gas pipe during sleep. Chris Schroeder, his mother Catherine, and grandchild Ira La Forge were all found asphyxiated in the incident.
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Paterson
N. J
Schroeder
Chris Schroeder
Catherine
Ira la Forge
Col J M Clark Confederate General Dies at 72 in Snyder
Col J M Clark brevet brigadier and general in the Confederate army and longtime Mescalero Apache agency agent in New Mexico dies at his Snyder Oklahoma home at age 72.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snyder
Okla
J. M. Clark
New Mexico
Bavaria Steamer Lost with Fifteen Missing Off Belle Isle
The British steamer Bavaria bound from Barry to Bordeaux was lost off Belle Isle France. Part of the crew have been landed at Noirmoutier with the captain and 14 sailors missing.
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London
Barry
Bordeaux
Belle Isle
France
Noirmoutier
Wisconsin Supreme Court Says Divorces Must Award Children to Parent
Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled that in divorce actions judges cannot grant children to outsiders and must award custody to one parent or the other. The decision clarifies custody standards in divorce proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Wisconsin Supreme Court
Majority of Patients Women Mrs Pinkham’s Advice Cures Many
Dear Mrs Pinkham describes a woman who suffered severe uterine trouble and tumor, then recovered after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The letter claims the tumor disappeared without surgery and urges others to seek her advice from Lynn Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Pinkham
New England States
Lydia E. Pinkham
Miss Adams
Lydia B. Pinkham
Plants Feel Pain and Anesthetics Tested in Surgery
Prof Haberlandt suggests some plants experience regular sensations after studying tendrils and hairs. Schneid erlin proposes a three shot hypodermic anesthesia using scopolamine and morphine before operations with unconsciousness lasting hours. Dr McAlpine claims a new mineral oil refinement doubles yield and improves product quality.
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G. Haberlandt
Schneiderlin
Berlin
London
Dr. McAlpine
Well Dressed Soldiers
A British army clothing bill yearly exceeds the navy’s by more than threefold, highlighting greater expenditure on uniforms and attire for land forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Dr Williams Pink Pills Promised To Restore Vitality
Mrs L O Law of Horton Kansas reports severe indigestion and weakness from overwork in 1897. After using Dr Williams Pink Pills she states she regained health and can manage her home and assist in a store. Pills do not act on bowels and aim to build up blood and nerves. Sold by druggists or postpaid at 50 cents a box, six for $2.50 from Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L.O. Law
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Monticello
Montreal
University of Chicago
Harry HH. Baughman
East and Water Company
Roanoke
Jill
Causa
Nova Scotia
Waterville
Ireland
Gerston Jones
Isaac D. Jones
William Pinkney White
Lfe
Baltimore
Keyport, N. J
Czar
Imperial Ukase
Crown Prince
New York City
Isle OF Pines Secedes
Province
Charles D. Williams
Trinity Cathedral
Cleveland
Episcopal Diocese of
Michigan
Bentleysville, Pa
Luella Adams
Colonnade Hotel
Seattle
Wash
Buckeye Company
Lorain
Ohio
A. W. McCgumick & Sons
Cencinnati
W.L. DougLas
W. U. Douglas
Sr A
Douglas Manes
W. L. Douglas
Brockton
W. L. Douglas Strong
School & Brees
W.l.douglas
Tehatterbox
Dana Estes & CO
Player Canadian CO. Limited
CAN
Canada
Ottawa
C.J. Brovucuron
Quincy Bidg
Na E
Toorlet
Ranga
R. Paxton
Magex
Royal Manufacturing
Mick
Cutler’s
W. A. Ohith & CO
N. x
A. Nila
Price
F. W. Diemer
MN. D
Springfeld
Peerless
Chas. A. Strelinger CO
Gas Engine Dept
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