Iowa's Providence Becomes One Capital After Change
The piece notes Iowa's capital reduction from five to one, settling on Providence as the sole capital after amending the status. It also mentions a November election date replacing April and a Boston restaurant keeper bequeathing 2 259 000 to found a hospital for incurables. The offer boosts regional pride in “beans” and Pilgrim-era foods. Philologists anticipate three new English words born from the South African War: khaki kopje commando.
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Boston
Kopje
Weather Bureau’s Cold Snap Burdens the Public
The weather bureau, while a good institution, causes public suffering twice. First, during the forecast of a cold snap, and again after it arrives, though to a lesser extent. The piece critiques repeated discomfort tied to cold periods.
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Weather Bureau
Fossil Remains Found While Sinking Farm Well Near Montesano
C H Beehler found three human fossil remains at 40 feet while drilling a farm well near Montesano Mo The skulls and limb bones indicate prehistoric ages and heights of 10 to 12 feet based on remains discovered in the soil.
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Montesano
C. H. Beehler
German Lady Hurls Object at Kaiser in Breslau
An observant Breslau correspondent reports a German woman violently hurled an object at the Kaiser in the streets. The emperor appeared startled, prompting astonishment that he did not show a gratified or courteous reaction.
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Breslau
California preserves 400 acres of redwood forest as public park
The state owns 400 acres of giant redwood trees in Sonoma County through the will of the late J. B. Armstrong. The tract will be maintained as a public park for future generations to enjoy.
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California
J. B. Armstrong
Somona County
Oldest Factory Worker Kate Miller Celebrates 81st Birthday
Miss Kate Miller of Fredericksburg Pennsylvania is described as probably the oldest factory worker in the United States. She recently marked her eighty first birthday and has worked at the same shop for twenty years, never missing a day and producing her full quota alongside younger coworkers.
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Kate’ Miller
Fredericksburg
United States
Two Millionaire Pioneers Henry Villard and Marcus Daly
Henry Villard and Marcus Daly, both recently deceased in New York, rose from humble beginnings to wealth. Villard started as a newspaper reporter, became a railroad president and financier, endured great losses, and died a millionaire. Daly, who began digging potatoes, built a copper empire and amassed about $50,000,000.
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Henry Villard
Marcus Daly
New York
Villard
Napoleon
Daly
Australians Debate Smoking Rooms in Schools
The article notes shock at Australian authorities debating attaching smoking rooms to schools in the new commonwealth. It contrasts local emphasis on spanking rooms for persistent tobacco users with the Australian view, suggesting a differing approach to the tobacco issue.
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Australia
New Commonwealth
No libel action for profane insults under temper defense
The English libel law shields profanity used in accusing someone of crime if adjectives deemed unfit for publication accompany the claim. The court reasons that such language shows loss of temper, making the speaker non actionable for the words.
Remarkable Duchess Fiancées Name Among European Arches
The fiancée of the Duke of Württemberg bears one of Europe’s longest titles. Archduchess Maria Immaculata Rain Vera Josephine Ferdinanda Theresa Leppoldina Antoinetta Henrietta Frances Caroline Aloise Januaria Christina Philomena Rosalie is praised for her extraordinary full name, reflecting Tuscany lineage and noble richness.
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Wurtemburg
Charles of Tuscany
ThenJady
Archduchess
Maria Immaculata Rain
Era Josephine Ferdinanda
Theresa Leppoldina
Antoinetta
Henrietta Frances Caroline Aloise
Januaria
Christina Philomena
Rosalie
Krupp Large Warworks Employer and Holiday Naval Mission
The German iron maker Krupp, supplying major war materiel, is cited as the world’s largest employer with 41 750 workers as of January 1. The Kilpatrick transport ships Christmas boxes and 900 recruits to Manila, marking a holiday moment for Philippine duty with a bunting decorated pier as the ship departed New York.
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Krupp
William
Turkey
Philippines
United States
Kilpatrick
Michigan
Manila
New York
Surgeons Open New Field in Heart Surgery
At a Paris medical congress it was shown surgeons have begun heart surgery after chest wounds. More than ten cases are on record with the heart exposed and repaired. About half the patients lived over a year post operation and survivors remain in good health as the heart recovered from the injury.
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Paris
Week's History Highlights Across the Union
Washington reports Mosquito control advice from Drs. Howard and Stiles. W. M. Johnson urges wider rural free delivery. Agriculture estimates total 4 659 050 for next year. War revenue taxes to be cut by 30 million. Navy contracts top 16 376 700 for armor plate. F B Noyes of the Washington Star elected AP president.
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Secretary of the Navy
F. B. Noyes
Washington Star
Associated Press
Deaths and political returns reported in scattered items
Charles H. Hoyt a leading American playwright dies at 40 in Charleston New Hampshire. Rear Admiral Roger N. Stembel dies in New York at almost 90 from pneumonia. McKinley leads Pennsylvania and New Hampshire by large pluralities. Philadelphia widow of Gen Flournoy dies at 101. William Simms hanged for wife murder in Dunbar. Blakely torpedo boat launched in Boston. Harvard football figure Dr Bob Acton dies in New York from morphine overdose.
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Charles H. Hoyt
America
Charleston
N. H
Roger N. Stembel
New York
Pennsylvania
McKinley
New York State
New Hampshire
Thomas Flournoy
Philadelphia
Dunbar
William Simms
Boston
Blakely
Harvard
Bob” Acton
Various 1900 political results and disasters across states
Minnesota notes population shifts and a large gain since 1890. Kansas posts McKinley and Stanley leads governor race margins. Republican legislature holds joint ballot majority. Klondike gold output climbs to 20 million. A masked train robbery near Gifford, Arkansas yields little loot. Ohio shows McKinley plurality. Bryan repeats 1896 tally. Nebraska's transportation board ruled illegal. Winter storms disrupt railways, Colorado face hurricane damage. Kentucky Governor Beckham marries. Five die in Santa Barbara stagecoach accident. Sampson Sherman dies in Des Moines. Chicago hosts national good roads convention. Alabama reports Bryan plurality. Great Lakes storm causes disasters. several drownings. Arkansas gives Bryan plurality. Missouri population cited with gains. Burglary at Orlando bank nets over 5,000. W M Meredith named chief of Washington printing bureau. Miles and Roosevelt urge arid land redemption work. Lake builders plan detachable ocean-going ship sections.
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Minnesota
Kansas
McKinley
Stanley
Klondike
Gifford
Ark
Owensboro
Santa Barbara
Cal
Sampson P. Sherman
John Sherman
Ohio
Des Moines
Chicago
W. H. Moore
Missouri
Alabama
Bryan
Great Lakes
Kentucky
Beckham
Norfolk
Tennessee
Mississippi
Arkansas
West Virginia
Farmers’ Bank
Orlando
Okla
W. M. Meredith
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Washington
Irrigation Congress
Chicago From Gen. Miles
Gov. Roosevelt
United States backs waiting stance in China talks
U S adopts a waiting policy in Chinese negotiations. Mr Conger will press at Peking for a demand China can meet. British liberals plan a united attack on the Salisbury government over the Boer War.
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United States
Conger
Peking
Salisbury
International tensions and Boer action dominate headlines
Reports say the United States will not participate in China partition. General Tung Fu Hsiang leads a rebellion facing edict punishment. Washington eyes a critical China moment as Conger is told to avoid overreach. Boers ambush a British outpost near Balmoral killing five. Sir Arthur Sullivan dies at 88 in London. Paul Kruger welcomed in Marseilles and pledges fight. Colored troops seize 30 Filipinos near San Marcelino.
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United States
China
Tung Fu Hsiang
Washington
Conger
Balmoral
British Foreign Office
Choate
Hong Kong
Republic
Arthur Sullivan
London
Paul Kruger
Marseilles
France
South Africa
San Marcelino
Secretary Hay proposes joint commission on Chinese situation
Secretary Hay suggests a joint commission to meet in Europe or Washington to arrange an agreement on the Chinese situation. Other items note Kruger welcomed in Paris, Boer near Denets dorp, and Union Pacific fast mail runs 154 miles in 150 minutes.
Tornado Toll Across Tennessee Mississippi and Arkansas
A sweeping cyclone killed about 80 people and injured over 100 as it struck Tennessee Mississippi and Arkansas. Tennessee deaths total 64 with 26 in Mississippi and 60 missing in that state. Property losses near 1 million dollars. Notable destruction at Columbia Maury County La Vergne and Tunica with many buildings wrecked and schools and depots flattened.
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Nashville
Tenn
Tennessee
Mississippi
Ceeeesees
Arkansas
Columbia
Maury County
Tex
Louisville & Nashville
Nolensville
Kruger Welcomed in Marseille and Across Europe
Former South African president Paul Kruger arrives in Marseille amid massive crowds and expresses resolve to continue the war. He tours France amid cheers from multiple cities and awaits mediation or release of state documents as European reactions unfold.
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Marsilles
Paul Kruger
South African Republic
Kruger
Marseilles
Paris
Death of famed composer Sir Arthur Sullivan shocks London
London reports Sir Arthur Sullivan died of heart failure after a sudden decline at his home. He was nine o clock Thursday morning laughing and talking with family before dying within minutes. Sullivan, born May 13 1842 in London, achieved fame with Gilbert collaborations such as Pinafore Mikado Pirates of Penzance Patience and Iolanthe and authored hymns and oratorios.
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London
Sir Arthur Sullivan
Arthur Sullivan
Arthur Seymour Sullivan
England
W.S. Gilbert
United States
Patience
Cigar and cigarette stock ordered shipped from state
A Dubuque Iowa dispatch reports a sudden statewide order for all tobacco dealers to transport out of Illinois their entire stock of cigarettes and cigarette papers. The order came from the American Tobacco Company following a recent U S Supreme Court ruling.
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St. Paul
Minn
Dubuque
American Tobacco Company
Supreme Court of the United States
Populists to Meet in St Louis to Chart Reform Fight
National Populist Chairman Jo A Parker calls a convention in St Louis on December 29 to discuss advancing populist principles and coordinating with reform party representatives against the capitalistic parties, denouncing both Democrats and Republicans as he asserts the populist party holds the key to the political situation.
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Houston
Tex
Jo A. Parker
National Committee of the
Populist Party
St. Louis
Note to Powers Opens Fresh China Negotiations
Secretary of State sends identical note to interested powers outlining U S aims in China and how common goals can be secured. It signals new negotiations on bases to ease the deadlock from the last ministerial meeting in Peking. Some replies have arrived and the department reports positive reception and progress.
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Washington
Secretary of State
United States
China
Peking
State Department
War Revenue Bill Aims to Cut $30 Million Annually
Washington reporters note progress on a war revenue law amendment to reduce annual revenue by thirty million dollars as proposed by Secretary Gage and aligned with the president. Receipts from the war revenue act for the first four months of the current fiscal year total $38,398,956.
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Washington
Ways and Means Committee
Gage
Rural Free Delivery Expansion Aided by Appropriations
The annual report by W M Johnson calls for wide expansion of rural free delivery, aided by appropriations of 450000 for 1899 1900 and 1750000 for 1900 1901. He notes rapid growth, with 1338 new routes installed and 922397 people served between July and November 1900, and anticipates Porto Rico and Hawaii costs shifting to regular funding.
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Washington
W.M. Johnson
Postal Administration
Congress
United States
Postal Service
Johnson
Congressional
Porto Rico
Hawaii
Trade Review notes partial recovery in week industrywide
R G Dun Weekly Review of Trade reports signs of revival in activity and tone with no sharp price rise from spring. Manufacturing goods rise on stronger demand while textiles show weak response. Failures: 238 in U S, 29 in Canada. Bradstreet notes unsettled weather curtailing retail and jobbing distribution and quieter stock speculation, but basic strength remains and staple prices edge higher especially in iron and steel, raw cotton, cereals, and hog products.
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New York
R. G. Dun & Co
Weekly Review of Trade
United States
Canada
Bradstreet’s
Two Fatal Wrecks Murk Colorado Rails
Denver reports two deadly railway wrecks on Tuesday morning. On the Narrow Gauge near Gray's Station Freight No. 70 derailed after the engine jumped the track killing brakeman Charles Shaw and badly injuring fireman Albert Brasswell. Engineer Pat Ryan and brakeman J D Dow and Louis Read are seriously hurt. A second crash near Belden on the standard gauge involved Freight No. 67. a rear section struck the front cars killing an unknown tramp and injuring R J Weaver.
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Denver
Col
Denver & Rio Grande Railway
Gray's Station
Charles Shaw
Albert Brasswell
Pat Ryan
J. D. Dow
Louis Read
Belden
R. J. Weaver
Train Hold Up Near Gifford Station
North bound passenger train No. 56 on the St. Louis Iron Mountain Southern railway was held by five masked robbers near Gifford Station, 40 miles south of Little Rock. They used dynamite to blow the express car safe, injuring L. D. Avery of St. Louis, and escaped with about $300 after wrecking the express car.
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Little Rock
Ark
St. Louis, Iron Mountain & Southern Railway
Gifford Station
L. D. Avery
St. Louis
Cure for female illness with Lydia E Pinkham ad content
A testimonial style snippet describes severe female reproductive illness and stomach symptoms blamed on cervical ulceration. It promotes Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a universal cure and urges readers to write to Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts for free advice.
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Lydia H. Pinkham
The Sunday schools in Spain and other world notes
A collage of international facts outlines Spain’s Sunday schools with 3200 pupils, a Paris shop earning 700000 francs daily, New Hampshire game limits, Queen Wilhelmina’s marriage date, Empress Frederick’s art, Berlin central telephone staff, language use between French and German, a Romanian process for skin portraits, a Danish Swedish ice breaking ferry to Copenhagen Malmo, and Italian royalty succession notes including the duke and king Emmanuel III.
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Spain
Paris
New Hampshire
Wilhelmina
Willemskerk
the Hague
Frederick
Windsor
Bazar
Berlin
Dickerescu
Copenhagen
Malmo
Italy
Emmanuel III
Chief of Locomotive Engineers Recovers After Kidney Pills
Meadville Pennsylvania November 26 1900 Frank J Zeller chief of Locomotive Engineers No 143 credits a fellow brother for recommending Dodd's Kidney Pills After seven boxes he reports complete recovery from four years of kidney trouble He praises the remedy saying it saved his life and left him as strong as any man in Pennsylvania Sold for 50 cents a box at all dealers.
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Meadville
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Frank J. Zeller
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers No. 143
Frank
Mr. Zeller
Dodd
Pennsylvania
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