Myrtle Point Items of the Week and Notable Crimes
A recap of notable events from the past week includes a Leavenworth escapee captured in Tuscumbia Alabama. Walter Bourne former deputy county auditor convicted in St Paul for fake auditing and fraud. A Chicago theater gallery brawl ends with a special officer George Harden fatally shot. A New York man arrested for hate crimes at a tenement house where 62 people slept. Coroner's jury clears Smuggler Union mine officials in Telluride Colorado regarding a recent disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth
Kan
Tuscumbia
Ala
St Paul
Walter Bourne
Chicago
George Harden
New York
Aettre
Union
Telluride
Colo
World News Snippets From Many Fronts
A compilation of brief items includes Gilbert Parker’s American visit plans, Hong Kong water fears, McKinley memorial funds, industry and political shifts, disasters in Detroit and Yangtze China, rail strikes, colonial appointments, and various international incidents with dates and figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Parker
America
Hong Kong
King Edward
Germany
Detroit
Mich Santos-Dumont
London
Frank Munsey
New York Daily News
Missouri
Newport News
Missionary Miss Stone Captured by Turkish Brigands in Bulgaria
American missionary Mira Ellen Mo Stone and a companion were abducted by a brigand band of about 40 to 50 near Bansko and Jamakh while traveling with 10 or 12 others. A ransom of 25 000 Turkish pounds was demanded with an 18 day deadline. U S consul Mr Dickinson in Constantinople led efforts for release, with government involvement by Turkey and Bulgaria. Stone and companion are reportedly well treated and not in serious danger, though captivity continues as negotiations proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mira Ellen Mo Stone
Turkey
Bansko
Jamakh
Mme Tsilka
Miss Stone
Dickinson
U. 5
Constantinople
Stone
New Warships and Rural Delivery Expansions
The naval board outlines two 16 000 ton battleships two 14 600 ton armored cruisers with heavy turrets and torpedo ban, and rural free delivery expanding to 8 600 routes by year end 60 cents per capita annual postal cost and 32 000 000 patrons served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washigton
Naval Board of Construction
Congress
Washington
Johnson
United States
Insular
Department
Transport Overdue Ship Returns to Sea Route Problems
Transport Bufeed, en route from the Philippines to New York with two battalions of the Twenty third infantry, is several days overdue due to severe northwest gales. No alarm at the war department. Berlin reports 1903 China expenditure at 39.5 million marks, up from 12.5 million in 1901. pensions for widows and orphans from the expedition total 491,000 marks annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bufeed
Philippines
New York
Twenty-third Infantry
War Department
North Atlantic
Berlin
Germany
China
Czar Grants Ito Audience as Russia Hosts Gala for Ito
In St Petersburg on December 2 the czar received Marquis Ito, the Japanese statesman, in the afternoon. Later Count Lamadorff, Russia’s foreign minister, hosted a gala dinner honoring Ito, signaling a renewed entente between Russia and Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Ito
Lamadorff
Russia
Japan
Audi
Pan American Congress Advancing on Committees
In Mexico City on November 29 the Pan American Congress reports rapid progress by most committees. Arbitration and commerce reciprocity remain unsettled awaiting President Roosevelts forthcoming message to Congress. A future Pan American conference schedule proposes biennial meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ity
Mexico
Pan-American Actyte
Arbitration Committee
Committee On Commerce
Roosevelt
Congress
Pan-Amet
Switchmen Strike Continues Amid Tense Railroad Clashes
Pittsburg reports switchmen claim gains in 24 hours while railroad officials say lines are in better condition than since the walkout. Strained relations persist with Brotherhood of Trainmen officers leaving town, predicting no serious impact though Allegheny Valley remains crippled. The strike keeps 800 members idle as they vow to stay away from yards until demands are met.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Brotherhood of Trainmen
Allegheny Valley
Switchmens
Manila Heroic Charge in Cavite Mutiny
Second Lieutenant Louis J. Van Schack of the Fourth Infantry led a scouting party against about 160 insurgents near Cavite. He charged, killed three, fought hand to hand after being wounded, and was rescued by his men. He is in Manila hospital and had earlier earned a medal of honor recommendation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Louis J. van Schack
Fourth Infantry
Siaraca
Cavite
van Schack
van Schack Beng
Insurgent Leader to Surrender on Bohol Island
General Hughes reports negotiations near completion for the surrender of insurgent leader Samson on Bo hol island. The move is expected to end the revolt against American authority there. Samson is acknowledged as the best insurgent leader in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Hughes
Department of the Viscaya
Samson
Bohol Island
Bout Ar Samson
Outlaw Alvord Killed During Train Robbery Attempt
James Alvord, noted as an outlaw linked to the Cowie and Fairbanks robbery, was killed at Tubutama Bonora while attempting to ambush Sonora Mining Company carrier T. Vandeveer. Vandeveer identified Alvord and fired, in a fusillade that left Alvord dead with a head and chest wound. Vandeveer was wounded twice but escaped with the company funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nogales
N. M
James Alvord
Cowie
Fairbanks
Southern Pacific
Sonora
Tubutama
Bonora
T. Vandeveer
Vandeveer
Alvord
Elwood Accepts Carnegie Gift for Library Name
The $25 000 Andrew Carnegie gift for a public library in Elwood Indiana was accepted with the condition the building be named The Elwood Public Library. The name choice aims to placate labor unions, as is common when gifts are received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elwood
Andrew Carnegie
Elwood Public Library
Cuie
Theey
Englishman Deported Over Smuggling Referrals
Manila Nebraska report states an English secretary to Lopez was smuggled and advised Fiske Warren of Boston before the port collector. The incident centers on a talion accusation and a custcal house visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Ney
Paterson
Lopez
Fiske Warren
Bostés
Talion
Custcal House
Train Disaster Near Adrian Leaves Dozens Dead and Injured
A Wabash railroad derailment near Adrian Michigan caused many deaths and numerous injuries. Details describe a heavily loaded train and collisions with others, with rescuers and physicians responding as flames illuminated the scene and farmhands helped pull victims from wreckage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash
Beneos
Conti
Farmere Bel
Adrepoone
Also Mentioned on This Page
Myrtle Point
John Wanamaker
Sabine
Franklin
Wilhelmina
General Carriage Company
New Jersey
Kitchener
India
South Africa
Shakir Pasha
Scurati
Asia Minor
Marquis Tito
St Petersburg
William Gwin
Home Rule Republican Party of Hawaii
Chickasaw
Yangtae Valley
Chana
Atlantic
Panama
Marihes
Weymouth
Mass
Johnston
Miss
Landen Standart
Alessa
Errascum
Hay
Penton
Americana
Rousa
Firy
Ind
Lord Galichary
Ellen Stone
Naval Board
Pan-American Congress
May Net Presse
Carnegie
Pacha Dy
Joada
Adrain
Peru
Jan Aramierante
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!