Goose island dispute and world war prep notes
The Express notes Goose island between Trinidad and the Venezuelan coast as a disputed land. It compares war preparations, stating the Kaiser needs 200 trunks for attire and Napoleon used far less. It also notes Britain faces a grain crop shortage since 1860 except 1879 while US cereal crops are abundant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goose Island
Great Britain
Venezuela
Trinidad
Venezuelan
Napoleon Bonaparte
Napoleon
United States
Russian crops show years best harvest except flaxseed
United States Consul Heenan at Odessa reports to the department that this year's Russian crops are the best in ten years aside from flaxseed. Wheat rye barley and oats exceed average in both quantity and quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Heenan
Odessa
United States Department
Husband liable for wife’s support despite arrangement
A Minnesota court holds a husband responsible for his wife’s maintenance and support. He cannot escape liability by proving he provided board and lodging with another person the wife refused to live with, since she has the right to choose her own home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
First Mexican cruisers launched in United States
Two cruisers built for the republic of Mexico were successfully launched at Cres Cent shipyards in Elizabeth New Jersey by the United States Shipbuilding company. The vessels Tampico and Vera Cruz are the first ships built in the United States for a South American government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic of Mexico
United States
Crescent
United States Shipbuilding Company
Elizabeth
N.J
Tampico
Vera Cruz
Quest for North Pole Fame Prompts $200,000 Challenge
Commander Peary declares the pole within reach and offers a $200,000 prize to anyone who can achieve what no one else has. He asserts modern wealth can clear the obstacle and claims the era should easily fund the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peary
North Pole
Balloon tragedy at Taunton fair shocks 30000 crowd
A performer fell to his death during a Taunton Massachusetts fair in front of about 30,000 spectators. The incident joins a string of similar disasters fueling calls to curb dangerous exhibitions and boost safety.
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Taunton
Mass
Scientist backs observatory on Corbet slopes after Mont Pelee
Prof Robert Hill of the U S government geological survey advocates immediately establishing an observatory on Corbet hills overlooking Pelee. He believes the island will not be annihilated and that studies can be conducted safely from that vantage point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Hill
United States Government
Geological Survey
Mont Pelee
Corbet
Pelee
Wives of Two Top Ambassadors Are Americans
The spouses of key foreign envoys to Washington for the coming season are American women. Sir Michael Herbert the British diplomat wed a Washington belle, while M. Jusserand the French ambassador is married to the daughter of Paris banker Mr. Monroe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Michael Herbert
M. Jusserand
Paris
Monroe
Venezuela Uses U S Flag to Deceive Rebels
The passage notes a Venezuelan incident where Old Glory was used to mislead revolutionaries, provoking a stern response from the United States and a warning to other South American nations about similar provocations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venezuela
United States
Rubber firm reveals large crude rubber purchases
The president of United States Rubber Co says the company spends about 10 million dollars yearly on crude rubber at an average price of 1400 dollars per ton. Purchases are made in two parts with three quarters from South America and the remaining quarter from South Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Rubber Company
South America
South Africa
Army officer promotions reflect Spanish American War gains
The army roster shows a major expansion from 25,000 to 25,000 and a shift in leadership. Lieutenants six years ago now hold higher ranks including brigadier general, with captains promoted to colonels and majors rising to brigadier general, signaling sweeping advancement in the Philippines service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Army
Philippines
Indians in Railroad Laborer Roles Seen as Promising
The article asserts Sioux Indians working as railroad laborers westward show encouraging results and suggest this proves the red man can submit to honest toil. It adds that increasing Native employment would improve the census of good Indians.
Canada Wheat Exports Rise as Dominion Surges in Market Share
The Dominion's wheat crop has more than doubled in ten years and Canada emerges as a serious competitor to the United States in European grain markets. Last year Canada sent 26,117,538 bushels to Great Britain from a 66,000,000 bushel crop and 1,086,648 barrels of flour, versus U S exports of 77,544,418 bushels and 9,059,722 barrels. This year Canada anticipates 100,000,000 bushels with domestic use at 25,000.
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Dominion
Canada
United States
Great Britain
Washington A Week in Review of Debts and Deductions
The month of September shows the public debt decreased by 10 675 434 dollars with cash in the treasury at 371 253 394 dollars and total debt minus cash 957 415 887 dollars. Receipts for September totaled 48 580 381 dollars leaving a surplus of 11 000 000 dollars. President Roosevelt invites coal road heads and miners to discuss ending the strike, with a fair prospect of success. His leg injury improves. Naval department estimates for 1904 top 82 008 000 dollars, and the currency controller reports national bank circulation at 366 993 598 dollars. The postmaster general asks postal employees to avoid political activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miners’ Union
White House
Roosevelt
Salt trust receivers named in New Jersey case
In Trenton New Jersey receivers have been appointed for the National Salt company the salt trust with a deficit of nearly 300000. Stock markets rise in New York after Secretary Shaw says bank reserves against government deposits are not required. A 3000000 capital land company is formed by New York Cleveland and Chicago to build an American city in Cuba near Havana. In Saratoga the New York Democratic state convention nominated Bird S Coler for governor and urged coal mine confiscation to end the strike with trust control and tariff for revenue only.
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Trenton
N. J
National Salt Company
The
Salt Trust
New York
Shaw
Cleveland
Chicago
Cuba
Havana
Saratoga
Democratic State Convention
Bird S. Coler
Brooklyn
Rhode Island
L. F. C. Garvin
Morgan
Frank Jones
Brewer
Portsmouth
N. H
C. L. Beach
Catskill
N.Y
Vermont
John C. McCullough
Rep
Democratic State Central Committee
L. T. Durand
Saginaw
Michigan
Elizabeth Lane
Iowa
Nebraska
Thomas Faircloth
Theodore Smith
Lewis
Bronston
Pla
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
la Follette
Anthracite Trust
Fred W. Ames
Minneapolis
Miles
San Francisco
Philippines
Thomas
Joseph M. Terri
Georgia
Nancy Hanks Lincoln
Lincoln City
Ind
Durbin
Menominee
Mich
Julia Kaching
Joseph Beck
Nome
Alaska
Fred Tardy
Con
Rooney Sullivan
Unmak Island
James E. Jouett
Sandy Spring
Jesse Hinslow
Rocky Hills
St. Louis
Robert M. Snyder
Ohio
National Republican League
J.M. Burke
Marshall, Minn
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Black Diamond
Wash
James Pattoute
Burlington
Wis
United States
Washington
Roosevelt
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers
Mitchell
Luther McNear
Springfield
John Whittaker
Eugene
Ore
Fred
Charles Johnson
Woodville
Massachusetts
Johnl. Bates
Lynn
Mass
Marysville
J. Hampton Moore
Philadelphia
National League of Republican
Bela M. Hughes
West
Denver
Congress
Texas Panhandle
Rh. M. Synder
Kagoshima
Japan
William Booth
Salvation Army
Ella Gallagher
Charles Taladay
James Gallagher
Iowa City
Christopher Langeloh
Columbus
Joel Seymour
United States Express Company
Bates
Army
Spain
Pittsburg
Boston
Cincinnati
Emile Zola
Paris
Shenango
Dem central committee names Durand for Michigan governor
The Democratic State Central Committee selected L. T. Durand of Saginaw as the candidate for governor of Michigan after his brother declined due to illness. The item notes other political events and notable deaths from across the nation.
Railway collision near Cornwal Lis claims five lives
In a crash near Cornwallis West Virginia five people died including Engineer Fred Pearce and Brakeman William Miller. Ex Superintendent Fred W. Ames received six and a half year sentence in Minneapolis for bribery. Robbers stole 1000 dollars from a Norman Nebraska bark safe.
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Cornwallis
W. Va
Fred Pearce
William Miller
Fred W. Ames
Minneapolis
Norman
Neb
Autopsy confirms Zola death by carbon monoxide poisoning
Paris autopsy reveals Emile Zola died from asphyxia due to carbonic oxide fumes. Headlines note other global tensions including church calls in the Philippines, ship subsidies, and regional conflicts.
Coal strike talks in Washington end without accord
A Washington conference with President Roosevelt and mine leaders failed as operators refused arbitration and sought troops to reopen mines. Mitchell urged arbitration but was rejected. officials contemplate future steps including congressional inquiry while warning the coal situation remains unresolved.
Funeral of Emile Zola Lays Rest In Quiet Paris Ceremony
In Paris on Sunday Emile Zola was laid to rest in a simple funeral attended by thousands of workers and dignitaries. Dreyfus attended with wreaths while Mme Zola mourned in private. Anatole France and others spoke at a platform overlooking the tomb as a vast labor procession filed past the coffin.
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Paris
Emile Zola
Zola
Dreyfus
Mme. Dreyfus
Mme. Zola
M. Chaumie
M. Hermin
Anatole France
Pershing's Column Routs Maciu Moros in Mindanao
In Manila on October 6, Capt. John J. Pershing’s forces routed the Maciu Moros on Mindanao, killing or wounding about 100 and destroying 40 forts. Two Americans were wounded. General Davis ordered renewed hostilities to allow peace with some hostile sultans. Sumner received a congratulatory telegram from Davis on the victory.
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Manila
John J. Pershing
Mindanao
Davis
Bacolod
Maciu
Sumner
Capt
Pershing
Welcomed Booth Arrives as Salvation Army Parade
On the steam ship Philadelphia from Southampton General William Booth visits New York. Twelve tugs and three sidewheel boats greet the ship as Salvation Army troops fill the craft. The harbor singing and fireworks mark a lively welcome.
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New York
Philadelphia
Southampton
William Booth
Salvation Army
Booth
Charity Fib and the Red Nose Morals
A visitor with a red nose provokes a playful moral tale about truth and tact. A boy questions honesty and whether telling a truth should spare someone’s feelings, ending with a caution against meddling with morals.
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New York Herald
Chicago and Alton Introduce Grill Room Car Between Cities
The Chicago and Alton lines start a novelty service with a grill room chair car from Chicago to Kansas City. A 10 by 8 foot kitchen leads the forepart, while mahogany decorated dining rooms seat six at a round table. Diners can order from sandwiches to champagne suppers day or night.
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Chicago & Alton
Chicago
Kansas City
Fragmented Quotes and Advertisements Read in Aged Notices
A mixed clipping presents scattered quotes and testimonials about cures and remedies, including Miss Mugeles inheritance mention from an uncle, various newspaper quotes praising Dean's Ointment and Dr Thomas Electric Oil, and a claim about Pise's Cure for Consumption. Also includes a dye advertisement for Putnam Fadeless Dyes.
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Dr. Thomas
Women the World Over and Odd Local Customs
Reports from Moscow say a first dog hospital is founded by women. In Sitka a grieving wife paints her face black, a Belgian club of young women pledges to marry only non drinkers, and Romanian peasant dies at 131 on milk. A wooden household tablet and a German girls custom with rose petals determine faithfulness.
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Moscow
Sitka
Waremme
Belgium
the Swallows
Sabine-des-Sus
Roumania
Germany
Penfold Endorses Dodd's Kidney Pills in Letter
George P. Penfold, supervisor of Lockport's first ward, writes a public letter praising Dodd's Kidney Pills as a cure for kidney trouble. He reports years of partial relief from doctors, then six boxes cured him completely for two years with no back pains or related kidney distress.
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Lockport
N. Y
George P. Penfold
City of
Dodd
Church St
Parson Told Duck Sits on Eggs in Pulpit
A London Tid-Bits anecdote describes a country parson visiting a remote English parish. The aged sexton jokes about preaching from the chancel because a duck sits on fourteen eggs in the pulpit.
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England
London
Widow Hails Band and Milliner in Card of Thanks
A Miami county widow in a card of thanks expresses gratitude to the band and to Mrs Avering the milliner for consoling music and mourning attire. She notes her dear husband's farm will be sold promptly after legal steps, and signs off with a lament on death. The clipping also quotes pithy lines from Chicago Chronicle and Indianapolis News on wit and thrift.
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Miami County
Avering
Chicago Chronicle
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Cunard
Morgan Trust
Fifteenth
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Minera
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Moody
Knox
Payne
Carroll D. Wright
Cortelyou
Col. Wright
Legislative Branch
Gov. Stone
Pennsylvvania
Pennsylvania
Jonesboro
Ill
Patsy Flaherty
George Burns
Charles Denny
Jacob Myers
First National Bank of
Long Island City
Jeremiah Hunter
Hunter
John M. Farley
Capt. Dreyfus
Maciu Moros
Williamsport
Northern Central Railroad
Milton
Wheeland
Harrisburg
Stringer
Sunbury
Shaffer
Daniel Martin
Nellie Rooney
Louisville
Wabash Avenue
Ela Gallagher
Charles Hilladay
Nonaghton
Batie Mine
Houghton
John H. Miller
John Haischer
Russia
Keerish
Kinnans City
Dean
Boston Transcript
de Lambert
Pise
J. F. Boyer
Trinity Springs
Chicago Daily News
Putnam
Indianapolis News
ST. Jacobs
Soci
Carter
Carters
Cairo
New Orleans
Montgomery
Citronelle Mobile
Tor
Bears
Centaur Company
TT Murray Strcet
New York City
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