Memorial Tablet for Jenner Residence in London
A memorial tablet marks the Park Lane home in London where Edward Jenner lived in 1803, honoring the originator of vaccination. The report also notes Paris market trades for bird food, Kentucky’s tax dispute with the Southern Pacific Co, and optimistic California fruit crop projections. It mentions Missouri university hosting international students from Egypt, Turkey, Canada, Mexico, and Japan including wrestler Suzuki.
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Park Jane
London
Edward Jenner
Missouri University
Canada
Mexico
Japan
Egypt
Turkey
Anata Suzuki
George Baptiste
St. Louis
China's Boycott Movement Targets American Trade and Schools
Since the Boxer uprising Chinese agitation peaks over a proposed renewal of the US China treaty. The current campaign calls for a boycott of all American trade, all schools run by Americans, and all American employers across Chinese ports.
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China
United States
Emperor's yacht voyages reveal informal, jovial ruler
The emperor, while busy with state affairs in Berlin, becomes a bluff and hearty mariner on his yacht at sea. He invites notable guests from various walks of life, enjoying conversation that brings both pleasure and profit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Berlin
London bicycle praised as comfortable as a rocking chair
A London built bicycle earns praise for remarkable mechanical ingenuity and a chair like anti-vibrating saddle that relieves a tired back. Ladies’ machines mirror men’s design and receive special favor.
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London
Baroness Rosen Predicted as Social Leader in Washington
Baroness Rosen wife of the new ambassador at Washington is expected to become a leading social figure among the diplomatic corps in the capital. Her charm and graciousness were evident years ago when her husband led the Russian legation, and she belongs to one of Russia’s oldest aristocratic houses.
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Rosen
Washington
Personal crisis reports among the socially prominent
The text notes that personal crisis reports occur across social strata and mentions state laws punishing death by own action, yet none show the penalty ever being imposed. It describes attempted suicides by river, poisoning, or arrest as common precursors, with little further legal consequence.
Global rise in minor coin demand signals US coinage needs
Within six months Russia and India raise imports and nearly all European nations demand more subsidiary coin. Global business activity drives urgent need for half dollars quarters and dimes. The United States must secure bar silver through the next Congress, with annual coinage value ranging from ten to twenty six million dollars.
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Russia
India
Europe
United States
Congress
French Official Returns With Photos Of Giant Gorilla
M Eugene Brusseaux, a French official and explorer, returns from Algiers with photographs of a giant gorilla said to be seven feet six inches tall and four feet wide at the shoulders. An escort of native sharpshooters killed one, and the carcass weighed 720 pounds requiring eight Native soldiers to drag it to the French residence at Quessou.
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Eugene Brusseaux
Algiers
Quessou
Day and Night Blind Boys From East Wartford
Two East Wartford Connecticut boys born near sightless in daylight live by night. They see only in darkness or dim light and sneak to sunless corners to play while other children rest. Even as older youths sleep, they stay awake and active with shop marbles and tin soldiers.
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East Wartford
Mikasa Destroyed by Fire and Magazine Explosion
The Japanese battleship Mikasa, flagship under Vice Admiral Togo, burned from an unknown cause on Sept 10 and exploded her aft magazine, sinking instantly. Casualties total 599 with 251 missing and 543 wounded. 343 rescued. Admiral Togo not aboard at the disaster.
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Tokio
Navy Department
Togo
Sea of Japan
Port Arthur
Canadian cruiser fires on American fish tug in Erie
The W. J. McCarter of Keystone Fish Co. arrived in Erie with a large hole in its side after the Canadian cruiser Vigilant fired following a nets seizure attempt. Capt. Frank Handy says the shell wrecked the net hoisting machinery and they sought shore. He believes they were in American waters when hit and a protest was sent to Washington with expected action from the state department.
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Erie
W. J. McCarter
Keystone Fish Company
Vigilant
Frank Handy
McCarter
Handy
American
Washington
State Department
Severe storm sweeps Omaha area causing nationwide damage
A damaging storm struck Western Iowa and eastern Nebraska on Friday night with winds and heavy rain. In Omaha and Council Bluffs extensive property loss occurred, many basements flooded. At Burwell a tornado like blast killed one person, injured six, and caused about $50,000 in damage.
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Omaha
Neb
Iowa
Nebraska
Council Bluffs
Burwell
Death of a Veteran in Washington
Gen Lawrence Pike Graham U S A retired died Tuesday night at Providence hospital. An officer of the Second Dragoons he served in the Seminole wars in Florida the Mexican War and the Civil War. His death followed a hip injury from a July fall at Warm Springs Virginia.
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Washington
Lawrence Pike Graham
U.S. A
Providence Hospital
Second Dragoons
Florida
Warm Springs
Poisoned by Toadstools Stricken Family Near Scranton
In Greentown near Scranton on Sept 16 Lewis Crocker his wife and four children ate foraged toadstools found with mushrooms. One child died two others cannot live. the parents and the remaining child recovered.
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Scranton
Lewis Crocker
Greentown
Here
Crocker
Plan to rearm Spanish artillery with quick firing guns
The ministry of war has submitted to King Alfonso a plan to arm all Spain's artillery with quick firing cannons. The announcement comes from San Sebastian dated September 16 and outlines expansion of firepower for the army.
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San Sebastian
Spain
Ministry of War
Alfonso
Prohibition Party nominates ticket in Boston convention
At the state convention in Boston on Thursday Willard O. Wylie of Beverly was nominated for governor John H. Smith of Dalton for lieutenant governor and John Lewis of Stoughton for secretary of state.
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Boston
Prohibition Party
Willard O. Wylie
Beverly
John H. Smith
Dalton
John §. Lewis
Stoughton
Children Smothered to Death in Sandbank Cave-In
In Greensburg Pennsylvania on September 15 Otto Sarge 15 Esther Sarge 9 and Fritz Strate 9 of New Kensington were smothered when a sandbank cave-in trapped them while they played.
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Greensburg
Otto Sarge
Esther Sarge
Fritz Strate
New Kensington
Per kins testifies on life company finance and political gifts
George W Perkins of J P Morgan Co and New York Life testifies before a special legislative committee on the firms dealings. He reveals a 48702 ledger entry paid to Morgan as a political contribution to the national Republican committee, defended as safeguarding policy holders. Another disclosure notes 800000 bonds sold then repurchased to align with state reports.
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New York
George W. Perkins
J. P. Morgan & Co
New York Life Insurance Company
Perkins
National Republican Campaign Committee
Cornelius N. Bliss
McCall
McKinley
Superintendent of Insurance
Legislative Insurance Investigating Committee
Boston Mourns as Mayor Patrick A Collins Dies
Boston reports the death of Mayor Patrick A Collins in Hot Springs Virginia from a bowel hemorrhage. He served 1883 to 1889 in Congress and as United States consul general at London from 1893 to 1897 and led the 1888 Democratic National Convention. The city and nation recall him as a longtime Democrat and old school public figure.
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Boston
Patrick A. Collins
Hot Springs
Curran
Collins
Congress
United States
London
Colling
Iowa Population Declines Since 1900 Census
Des Moines reports preliminary state census figures showing Iowa’s total population on January 1, 1905 at 2,201,372, a drop of 30,481 from 1900. Twenty-two of 99 counties gain while most losses occur in rural areas as farms enlarge and residents move to cheaper lands elsewhere.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Davison
Executive Council
Alderman James C Patterson Dies in Chicago
Chicago reports the death of Alderman James C Patterson of the Twentieth ward at his home 43 Campbell Park after a two week illness from congestion of the liver. He served four terms and was known as a fearless fighter for the city.
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Chicago
James C. Patterson
Campbell Park
Patterson
Bankbooker Walter Juntgen Is Indicted In Paris Bank Case
Walter W. Juntgen former bookkeeper of the wrecked Jidgar County National Bank Paris Illinois was indicted by the federal grand jury on 25 counts for making false entries and abstracting funds from the bank. The indictment lists twenty five counts.
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Danville
Walter W. Juntgen
Jidgar County National Bank
Paris
Federal Grand Jury
Nine Die In Fire At Russian Celluloid Plant
Nine persons were burned to death and several others injured when a celluloid factory burned down in Czens Tochowa Russia on September 15.
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Czens Tochowa
Russia
Increase in August Postal Receipts for 50 Cities
Washington reports August postal receipts for the 50 largest U S cities totaled 5 819 131 dollars up from 5 334 917 last year an increase of 9 07 percent as compiled by the third assistant postmaster general.
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Washington
United States
Earthquake Damages Cozona as Rome Reports Shocks
Fresh earthquake shocks hit Cozona causing extensive damage. The law courts at Catanzaro threaten to collapse and lawyers refuse to enter the building, prompting concern over court operations.
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Rome
Cozona
Catanzaro
Lover's Deadly Revenge in Crown Point
Harry Hohman of Hammond killed his former fiancée Ida Taylor and her husband Charles Jeannette of Steger with four bullets at a Crown Point hotel before shooting himself. The motive was jealousy after Taylor wed Jeannette two weeks earlier.
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Crown Point
Ind
Harry Hohman
Hammond
Charles Jeannette
Steger
Ill
Ida Taylor
Hohman
Jeannette
Jeannettes
Miss Taylor
Armistice Signed in Manchuria Prolongs Russo Japanese Talks
Gen Ovanosky and Gen Fukushima signed an armistice ordinance near Shakhedze after nine hours of talks. The Japanese and Russian protocols outline zones of demarcation, naval non bombardment, and limits on reinforcements with signatures by Witte Rosen Komura and Takahira.
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Gunshu Pass
Manchuria
Ovanosky
Kochiation
Fukushima
Shakhedze
London
Tumen River
Korea
Mukden
Japan
Harbin
Russia
M. Witte
Baron Rosen
Baron Komura
M. Takahira
Indiana auditor ousted amid embezzlement charges
David E. Sherrick was ousted by Gov. Hanly as Indiana state auditor and arrested for embezzling about 145000 dollars of state funds. Bond set at 15000 dollars, signed by Marion Trust Co and numerous citizens. Warren Bigler sworn in as acting auditor. Sherrick defiant alleging political favors and money advances to Gov. Hanly.
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Sherrick
Indiana
Hanly
Indianapolis
Ind
David E. Sherrick
Auditor of State
Whallon
Marion Trust Company
Hanley
American Surety Company
Warren Bigler
Seven Die in Avon Fuse Factory Blaze
A blast and fire at Climax Fuse company in Avon Connecticut on a Friday caused seven deaths and eleven injuries among twenty workers. The blaze rapidly engulfed the building, leaving bodies burned beyond recognition while onlookers watched flames consume the scene.
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Avon, Conn
Climax Fuse Company
William Burke
James Joyce
Robert McCarthy
James Wallace
Mollie McCarthy
J. Sullivan
M. B. Tucker
Taft Sails for Home From Yokohama
Secretary of War Taft and party departed Yokohama at three PM aboard the Korea for San Francisco. He said American reports of Japanese anti peace demonstrations were exaggerated and that no general anti foreign feeling exists. Alice Roosevelt will return on the Siberia.
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Yokohama
Taft
San Francisco
Korea
America
Japan
Alice Roosevelt
Siveria
Rheumatism Relief Found in Dr Williams Pink Pills
A Dubuque man describes severe rheumatism from mine work and details dramatic recovery after taking Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. He notes eight years of no recurrence and cites family use as proof of effectiveness. The ad touts blood restoration and urges purchase from druggists or the Dr Williams Medicine Co.
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J. G. Menkel
Jackson Avenue
Dubuque
Iowa
Robert Yates
Klauer Manufacturing Co
Williams
Dr. Williams
Mr. Menkel
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
N.Y
Attorney W B Angelo Held Over Anti Pass Law Test
Plainfield Wisconsin January 16 W B Angelo lawyer for Wisconsin Central railroad and notary public was arrested on complaint by Waushara Wis editor W H Berry to test the anti pass law. The case goes before Circuit Judge Webb at the fall term and likely to the supreme court.
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Plainfield
Wis
W. B. Angelo
Wisconsin Central Railroad Company
W. H. Berry
Waushara
Webb
Supreme Court
L Car Falls to Street at Fifty third Street
Twelve killed and more than twenty injured when a Ninth avenue elevated train second car derailed and dropped to the street at the Fifty third street junction. Motorman misread a switch and the train sped along causing the wreck, the worst on New York overhead lines. The impact tore the couplings and left the second car shattered and rolled.
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New York
Ninth Avenue Elevated
Ninth Avenue
Fifty-third Street
North Avenue
Sixth Avenue
Fifty- Third Street
Sweden and Norway Near Peace By Fort Dears De-armament Plan
Sweden proposes a compromise that Norway need only disarm forts, not demolish them, to avert war. Delegates from both nations signal progress toward a modus vivendi as negotiations near a definite result and avoid any risk of broader conflict.
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Karlstad
Sweden
Norway
Quarantine Conference Set In Chattanooga
A November 9 quarantine conference will be held in Chattanooga with governors of twelve states and leading southern business representatives attending. The meeting aims to discuss relief from the harsh yellow fever quarantine rules that hurt southern commerce, with a call signed by Govs. Cox Tennessee and others including Blanchard Louisiana and Warfield Maryland.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
South
Govs. Cox
Tennessee
Blanchard
Louisiana
Warfield
Maryland
Dawson
West Virginia
Montague
Virginia
Broward
Florida
Vardaman
Mississippi
Beckham
Kentucky
Heyward
South Carolina
Lanham
Texas
Folk
Missouri
Terrill
Georgia
Pioneer Peter Vieau Dies At 86 In Muskego Center
Milwaukee pioneer Peter Vieau aged 86 and brother in law of Solomon Juneau died after a paralytic stroke at his Muskego Center home. He was the oldest native Milwaukeean and died Wednesday night.
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Milwaukee
Peter Vieau
Place Roosevelt named in Ninove for Roosevelt peace role
The public square in Ninove Belgium is renamed Place Roosevelt by the canton's legislature to honor Roosevelt for his role in concluding the peace treaty between Russia and Japan. Lightning destroys Hax Smith Furnitures wholesale house in St Joseph Missouri during a storm. Losses total 200000 dollars with insured building losses.
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New York
Canton of
Ninove
Belgium
Roosevelt
Hussia
Japan
St. Joseph
Hax-Smith Furnitures ‘Company
Woman suicides after uncle’s death in St Louis death chamber
Grief-stricken Miss Georgia Taylor thirty five, living with her uncle James Smith sixty, used carbolic acid to end her life in his death chamber. The uncle died a few hours earlier, on September 14.
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St. Louis
James Smith
Georgia Taylor
Costly Fire Destroys Anadarko Main Street
A lamp explosion at Clement near Anadarko Oklahoma started a fire that destroyed the entire east side of the town's main business street incurring about 1000 dollars in losses.
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Anadarko
Okla
Clement
Declared Insane Following Oyster Bay Visit
Isaac Schamus, arrested after efforts to see the president to present a plan for handling anthracite coal output, was declared insane after examination by physicians in Mineola on September 15.
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Mineola
L. I
Isaac Schamus
Oyster Bay
Cyclone Strikes Tyler Station Passenger Blown From Freight Train
A cyclonic storm hit Tyler Minnesota on Friday. Joseph Gibson of Stewartville Missouri was found east of town in a mangled condition and is believed to have been blown off a freight train.
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Tyler
Minn
Joseph Gibson
Stewartville
Seven Women and Children Drown After Boat Capsize Near Grand Marais
A party of seven women and children from Newbury Michigan set out to pick blueberries and were tipped from a small boat against Grand Marais bay near Alger county. Two women and one young girl drowned.
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Newburry
Mich
Grand Marais
Alger County
Pupil Kills His Teacher in Tennessee High School
Athens Tenn Sept 13 Professor Albert Watchenberger was killed Tuesday by student Ernest Powers after an attempt to chastise the boy. The incident occurred at the local school where the teacher confronted the pupil.
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Athens
Tenn
Albert Watchenberger
Bo Ernest Powers
Watchenberger
Five Die in Pinconning Boiler Explosion
Five men were killed and eight to ten injured when a defective boiler exploded in the stave mill of Edward Jennings in Pinconning Michigan on Saturday. In Columbus Ohio the tariff is called the chief issue of the gubernatorial canvass by Republican Chairman Dick.
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Mich
Edward Jennings
Columbus
Republican State Executive Committee
Ohio
Ports Ordered Opened in Manchuria Decree Issued
London reports an imperial decree orders many Manchuria ports opened to all treaty powers. Rome tallies a major quake with 4600 buildings destroyed, four castles and 90 churches, leaving 4000 dead and 70000 homeless across five provinces.
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London
Shanghai
Morning Post
Manchuria
Rome
Explosion Triggers Fire at Ogilvie & Co Dry Goods
An underground gas explosion in East Liverpool on Sunday caused a fire at the D. M. Ogilvie & Co dry goods store. The blaze caused nearly total loss of stock valued at $50,000 and was insured.
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East Liverpool
D. M. Ogilvie & Co
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