Maine Wreck Victims Lose Individual Claims Against Spain
The Spanish treaty claims commission ruled that officers and seamen hurt in the Maine explosion cannot seek individual redress from Spain. Injuries by a foreign government are treated as national, not personal claims, though about two and a half million dollars were filed and could double if allowed. Congress should aid dependents and survivors despite no legal claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MAINE
Havana Harbor
Spain
Spanish Treaty Claims Commission
United States
Commission
Congress
Greece accused of high murder rate in Attica province
William E. Curtis writes to the Chicago Record-Herald noting Greece’s dishonor with a murder average near one per 1,000 in Athens province. He links Attica as learning and government hub where culture wealth and power fail to curb violence. One thing they lackest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Curtis
Chicago Record-Herald
Greece
Athens
Attica
Theu
Taxes in Des Moines rise amid saloon fueled revenue
The Des Moines Register notes city taxes are 20 per cent higher than a year ago while the capital endures a boom in saloons bawdy houses and gambling dens. It criticizes the paper for supporting saloon licenses as tax relief and calls for an explanation of the current affair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines Register
Register
Lowell Firm Bans Smokers Under 21
The J. C. Aver Co of Lowell Massachusetts posts a notice stating it will not employ any young man under 21 who smokes cigarets, citing harms to mind and body and readiness for work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Aver Co
Lowell Mass
Peoples' Pulpit Column for Reader Communications
The Journal offers a free column for readers to express ideas without endorsing or judging the opinions. This notice explains the column serves as a medium for signed communications and no editorial stance is taken by the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal Vrieting Company
Muscatine Teachers to Attend Southeastern Iowa Meeting
Muscatine city schools plan a spring vacation trip as teachers join the Southeastern Iowa Teachers association convention in Washington Iowa on April 3 4 and 5. The program features talks on Ideals Realized and Unrealized Education for Better Living and Individualism with lectures on Psychology of Crowds and Mobs and round table discussions by prominent educators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine City
Southeastern Iowa Teachers’ Association
Washington
Iowa
Teachers and vacation rights spark Muscatine debate
Katherine A. Hayes argues that forcing teachers to miss vacation for a convention is unfair and burdensome. She cites long days and fatigue from meetings, questioning why schools should close or pay extra for self development when contracts guarantee rest and time off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nish
Muscatine
Washington
Iowa
Katherine A. Hayes
Advertising Ideas and the Power of Demand
The piece argues advertising makes goods saleable by creating demand. It asserts any salable item can be advertised and that advertising is as essential as stock and other business investments. The text cites Printer's Ink praising judicious advertising to reach customers.
Pain Balm Delighting Asheville Printer for Rheumatism
Henry T. Crook of the Ashe ville Gazette recounts a remarkable cure after using Chamberlain's Pain Balm for rheumatism contracted from wet feet. He says two-thirds of the bottle relieved his pain, and he has had no rheumatic trouble since. Sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry T. Crook
Asheville
N. C
Gazette
All About Spirit and Okoboji Lakes Booklet Free
Descriptive booklet about Spirit and Okoboji Lakes in northwestern Iowa offered free on application. Includes Minnesota and Iowa game laws. Notes boarding houses hotels and cottages for rent near the lakes. Signed by Jno. G. Farmer A G P and T A B C R N Ry Cedar Rapids Ia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Burlington, Cedar Rapids
Northern Ry
Minnesota
Jno
G. Farmer
A.G.P
T.A.B
C. R
N. R’y
Cedar Rapids
Ferris Seaton Stages Bold Plan to Save Audrey
Ferris Seaton feigns a waiter job at Monica's to reach Audrey at a Wiley dinner ball. He and Audrey elope, risking exposure. The next morning Thomas Wiley learns of the stunt and confronts Seaton, who reveals Audrey is now his wife, married by Dr. Stetson, and Wiley accepts the union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferris Seaton
Ferry
Audrey
Ihe
Audrey Wiley
Thomas Wiley
Baron von Zinghen
Washington
Tom Wiley
Dave Seaton
Sierras
Ferris
Wiley Pere
Woney
Marr
Ethel
the Bakers and Confectioners’ Union
Seaton
Monco
Wiley
Fritz
Monico
Jocosely
Union
Wiley’s
Monica’s
Little van Zinghen
von Zinghen
Germany
Jerkins
Stetson
Hepburn Attacks River and Harbor Bill in Congress
Senator Hepburn denounces river and harbor expenditures arguing the Missouri and Mississippi projects are wasteful. He cites rail advantages, criticizes ongoing canal schemes, and warns the chamber that current spending may outpace rail improvements, ending with a pledge to oppose the bill despite a later ovation.
White Forehead Bulls Aligned With Sacred Royal Power
Ancient Egypt revered a black bull as a symbol of might and divine favor. Calves born with a centered white spot on the forehead sparked intense public awe and ritual adoration across the realm, from the Mediterranean to the Libyan border. Herodotus recounts a man’s grief when selling a cow whose later offspring bore the sacred mark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egypt
Mediterranean
Lybian Desert
Cleopatra
Nile
Herodotus
Twin brother’s joke confuses mother with long absent Alfred
A young Englishman recounts returning from India on leave to find his mother anxious for Alfred. She initially greets him as Benja min, thinking her long absent son and her anxiety reveal the strain of waiting for news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Ben
Benjamin
Alfred
Rural Free Delivery Petition Endorsed by Congressmen
Letters from Congressman Prince and Congressman Rumple confirm endorsement of a rural free delivery route extending from Muscatine into Illinois. The case number 61573 is cited, with Prince and Rumple urging swift action and noting department endorsement and favorable outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rumple
Prince
Muscatine
Illinois
Captain Rumple
Geo. W. Prince
George W. Prince
M. C
Muscatine County
J. N. W. Rumple
Iowa
Rumpie
J. M. Masten
Congress
Ilinois
One Way Settlers Rates From Iowa Central Road to Midwest
The Iowa Central road announces very low one way rates from all points on the line to Minnesota and North and South Dakota. Rates apply March 4 11 18 25 and April 1 8 1902. Consult local Iowa Central agents or Geo S Batty G P T A Marshalltown Iowa for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Central Road
Minnesota
South Dakota
Geo. S. Batty
G. P
T. A. Marshall Town
Iowa
Black Diamond Express Sinks Into Travel Lore
The Name Black Diamond Express gains fame as a synonym for comfort elegance and speed for travelers between Buffalo New York and Philadelphia via the Lehigh Valley route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
New York
Philadelphia
Also Mentioned on This Page
John MA
H. J. Mahin
Journal
Iuwa &Vening Newspapers
la Cost & Maxwell
Nassau St
G. Logan Payne
Marquette
Chicago
Inter Ocean
Mon- Foe
Peoples’ Pulpit
the Journal
Hepburn
Mississippi
Washington Bureau Journal
Washington, D. C
Republic
Dolliver
Littlefield
Pete” Hepburn
House
Missouri River
Missouri
Treasury
Burlington
U. S
Hennepin Canal
Reeves
Mr. Reeves
Iown
Treasury of
River and Harbor Committee
Qopssess Btntis
Great Lakes
Burton
House Committee
Williams
Ohio
Col. Hepburn
Frank J. Stillman
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!