Dowie in Distress in Court Contested by Brother in Law
The Dowie case unfolds with Dr John Dowie on the witness stand as Samuel Stevenson, his brother in law, accuses the proclaimed restorer of manipulating lace industries and debts. Testimony details Dowie’s demeanor, stock transfers, and alleged control over his followers and enterprises during long sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hoor Dowie
Samuel Stevenson
Stevenson
Tinable Traveling
Lst
Mary Ann Stevenma
Veason
Co. Focane
America
Lave Industries
Dowie
Ior Industries
Disaster at Black Diamond mill in Pittsburg kills and injures
A boiler explosion at Park Bros Black Diamond steel works on Thirteenth Street killed three men and left one missing with twelve others injured. A second blast demolished the No. 3 ten inch mill and damaged the adjacent McNeil plant, with Rudulph Khorff the lone guard injured and loaded to hospital. Fire, debris and freezing wind hampered rescue as crews worked through wreckage to recover victims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Black Diamond Steel Works
Park Bros
Thirteenth Street
Luth
Buler
James McNeil
Park Cros.s
McNeil
Rudulph Khorff
West Penn Hospital
Thirtieth Street
Robert Price
Price
James McWeil
Black Diamond
Banquet Honors Wu Ting-Fang in Kansas City Gathering
At the annual Kansas City committee banquet Dec 21 Wu Ting Fang, Chinese minister, attended with Gen. MacArthur and other dignitaries. About half a thousand guests rose to greet him with Chinese flags while toasts praised relations with China, the U S Army, the Louisiana Purchase, and the New.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
mCity
Tve
Kansas City
City
Wu Ting
Jar McArthur
John M. i
Missyn
It W. Lehman
St. F~xs
Louisiana Pure Expoosition Board of Directors
Wen Mer Wu
Canotes House
China
Wang
United States Army
Kae MacArthur
Louisiana Purchase
F. W
Wreck of Kanawha Bell Near Pant Creek Claims Crew
A Kanawha Bell passenger boat running Charleston and Montgomery routes wrecked near Pant Creek. All deckhands drowned, but the rest of the crew was saved with narrow escapes. The river current and a missing pilot contributed to the disaster. another vessel rushed to rescue survivors.
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Ston
Wo Va
Charleston
Montgomery
Pant Creek
Iverts
Postmaster General Appointment Talks Reported
Will Not Displace Hanna va'keeWis Dec 21 Henry y newly appointed post general arrived in this city last tonight Mr Payne to be interviewed regarding a postmaster general 411 to a statement to the 4 he was to succeed M A i the head of the republican t he nation Mr Payne said i13 nothing whatever in that Mae yh
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanna Va'kee
Wis
Henryy
Payne
Newfoundland dignitaries attend Marconi tribute dinner
At a December 21 gathering Premier Bond and cab officials hosted a tribute to Mr Marconi. Marine Lloyds underwriters and Vos affair representatives attended as Premier Bond and department heads spoke. The event also touched on Mr Marconi’s health with extensive remarks by dignitaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gor
Newfoundland
Hog attack ends life of Oakland man in Nebraska yard
J Sandbloom an 88 year old farmer living a mile south of Oakland Neb was found unconscious in the hog yard with hogs feeding on his right arm and hand after a fall in the yard. His son and Dr Seward aided him but death was momentarily expected as hogs continued to feed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland
Neb
J. Sandbloom
Far
Here
Sandbloom
Seward
Report on Schley objections submitted to Secretary
Judge Advocate Lemly and Solicitor Hanna presented to Secretary Long their report on Admiral Schley's objections to the court of inquiry findings. The document restates their view that the court properly rejected Schley's evidence due to witness discrepancies and sees no basis to reopen the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lemly
Hanna
Long
Admiral Schley
Schley Court of Inquiry
Court of Inquiry
Crowned Irish Kings' Hall Tara Up For Auction
Dublin correspondent reports Tara hall in Navan Meath offered at auction. The site has legendary ties with Ireland's monarchs who reportedly held crowning ceremonies there from 30 B C to 56 A D.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hall of
Tara
Navan
County Meath
Dublin
The
Journal and Advertiser
Ireland
B. C
Trade relations with China key to US benefits says Wu
Minister Wu Ting-fung told the Kansas City Commercial Club banquet that Chinese exclusion law harms US trade gains with China. He warned that American merchants will suffer when China remains shut out, and urged expanding commerce rather than restricting it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Wu Ting Fung
China
Conference aims to harmonize labor and capital in new plan
A New York conference of labor and capital leaders closed with a plan to form an executive committee of thirty six from labor, industry and public to refine the harmonization scheme. Names for the committee were announced with bold commitments from Gompers and Mitchell and other labor and business figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dac
Labor
Capital
Ene Tt
Organized Labor
Oscar 8. Strauss
Ralph M. Earry
Archibishop Ireland
Vanna
Samuel Gompers
Mitchell
United Mine Workers
Frank P. Sargent
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
United States
M. A. Tanna
James A. Chambers
American Glass Company
Pitt
James Duncan
Ssecreary Grain Cutters’ Union
Daniel J. Keefe
International Association of Machinists
Martin Fox
Iron Moulders’ National Union
James EE. Lynch
International Typographical Union
Edward EE. Clarke
Grand Master Brotherhood of Railway Conductors
Henry White
Garment Workers of America
Walter McArthur
Coast Seamen’s Journal
San Francisco
Grover Cleveland
Archbishop Ireland
Henry C. Peter
Charles Francis Adams
Boston
Cornelius N. Bliss
Interior
Charles W. Eliot
Hovard University
Franklin McVeigh
Chicago
James H. Wckles
John J. McCook
John G. Milburn
Buffalo
Charles A. Bonaparte
Baltimore
Oscar S. Strauss
Ralph M. Tasley
American Federation of Labor
American Federation
Sargent
The
Brotherhood of Firemen
Ferry No 16 Scuttled After Harbor Bar Collision
Ludington Mich December 23 The Pere Marquette car ferry No 16 struck a sand bar entering the harbor in a south gale. Coal passer Mike Taft of Chicago died from scalds and two others are critically burned. All 33 crew members were rescued by life savers using a breeches buoy as the ship settled in sixteen feet of water. Boats and cargo valued at 200000 and fully insured.
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Ludingon
Mich
Ludington Harbor
Pere Marquette
Mike Taft
Chicago
Marine Hospital
No. 16
Milwaukee
Charles Thompson
Thompson
Day
Taft
Fire at Alabama Feed and Implement hits Huntsville stores
A morning fire at the Alabama Feed and Implement store in Huntsville destroyed ten more shops on Commercial Row. Fireman Hanen Cochran died after being buried by collapsing wall bricks. John Colburn survived with non fatal injuries as the blaze caused about 40000 dollars in losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntsville
Ala
Alabama Feed and Implement Company
Hanen Cochran
John Colburn
Cochran
Colburn
Fire at Clinton Street Sweat Shop Kills One Man
A blaze in a four story Clinton street sweat shop tonight claimed the life of Isaac Gill a 52 year old tailor and an unidentified man. Four others were injured though not fatally. About forty workers were inside when the fire began in the basement trapping many who jumped from windows to escape. Dozens sustained minor injuries not named in the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Isaac Gill
Clinton Street
Woman Kills Husband After Drunken Assault Near Yarnville
In Hampton county near Yarnville, Mrs. John Phillips shot at her husband as he tried to kill her and their son. He returned fire, and she fled to the yard where she seized an axe and killed him instantly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
S. C
Yarnville
Hampton County
John Phillips
Senate Ratifies Hay-Pauncefote Canal Treaty by 72 to 6
Washington December 17 The senate approved the Hay-Pauncefote canal treaty by a decisive 72 to 6 vote after five hours of closed door debate The discussion centered on merits and policy with Senator Teller leading opposition He argued the treaty falls short and urged abrogating the Clayton Bulwer treaty while noting Britain’s mood would demand changes and U S neutrality in the canal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Teller
Great Britain
State Department
England
United States
Venezuela vows to defend independence amid warship claim talks
Curacao dispatch cites Venezuela the equal of other powers and ready to resist intimidation. Editorial notes General Castro and Davila scandals spark unrest in Caracas as Maracaibo reports harsh charges against Davila after his street insult to the war minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venezuela
Castro
Caracas
Davila
Sanchez
Gaujira
Maracaibo
Change in Cabinet Post as Postmaster General Resigns
Washington December 18 Charles Imory Smith of Philadelphia has tendered his formal resignation as postmaster general to take effect early next month Henry C Payne of Wisconsin vice chairman of the Republican National Committee has accepted the tende of office He will be nominated after the holiday recess Smith will remain until January 15 if necessary
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Charles Imory Smith
Philadelphia
Henry C. Payne
Wisconsin
Republican National Committee
Smith
Congress to Probe Schley Conduct From Command to 1898 Fleet Destroy
Representative Wheeler of Kentucky has introduced a resolution to investigate Rear Admiral Schley from the flying squadron era through the destruction of the Spanish fleet on July 3 1898. The measure references the court of inquiry and calls for an independent inquiry free of Navy department ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Wheeler
Kentucky
Schley
Olteens
Cracksmen Blow Safe In Atwood County Office
A safe in the county treasurer's office at Atwood Kansas was blown open at 4 o'clock this morning and about 1500 dollars stolen. Officers arrived within ten minutes but found no clues. Manhattan bloodhounds have been requested and may aid the search. a substantial reward is offered for capture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atwood, Kas
Manhattan
Condition of Rear Admiral Sampson Improves
Sampson's condition in Better is reported improved for several days and he hopes to resume outdoor exercise if cold weather moderates. Captain Francis A. Cook, once commanding officer of the Brooklyn at Santiago, is better but remains ill from a severe stomach and heart attack, with recovery still anticipated to take time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sampson
Francis A. Cook
Brooklyn
Santiago
Senate considers Schley gratitude resolution for 1898 Santiago battle
Washington December 17 The senate heard an echo of the court of inquiry verdict as Mr Jones of Arkansas introduced a resolution to thank Rear Admiral Winfield S Schley and his crew for their conduct at Santiago Cuba on July 3 1898 The Maryland Schley supporters plan a broader push for vindication and potential rank and pay upgrades for the admiral through quick House and Senate action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Schley
Senate
Jones
Arkansas
Congess
Santiago
Cuba
Committee On Naval Affairs
Maryland
Congress
W. S. Schley
Felix Agnus
Senator McComas
House
Admiral Schley
M. A. Teague
Court of Inquiry
Teague
Secretary of the Navy
Winfield S. Schley
United States
Isaac Rayner
Admirals Schley Sampson Battle Accounts Face New Appeals
Admiral Schley filed a bill of exceptions with the secretary of the navy and asked to be heard regarding Admiral Dewey's findings in the court of inquiry after consultations with his counsel and Secretary Long. Captain Diaz Moren in New York cites Diaz Moren remarks placing Schley near the harbor and credits Schley with the early actions and the battle's first part, while praising Dewey's praise of Schley and noting Sampson's high command.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Admiral Schley
Secretary of the Navy
Court of Inquiry
Admiral Sampson
Admiral Dewey
Rayner
Teague
Captain Parker
Secretary Long
Judge Advocate
Lemly
Hanna
Dewey
New York
Diaz Moren
Colon
Santiago
Sampson
Santiago Harbor
Brooklyn
Iowa
Madrid
Journal and Advertiser
Moreau
Maria Teresa
Vizcaya
Schley
Oregon
Argentine Chile dispute deepens over southern invasion reports
A report claims Argentine troops invaded southern Chile, risking new tensions between the nations. Buenos Ayres states Argentina’s reply to Chile’s note was sent and appears to be acceptable to Chile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santiago
de Chile
Chile
Buenos Ayres
Severe Snow Storms Hit Scotland and England
Snow in Scotland is deeper than in fifty years with many game keepers and shepherds unaccounted for and sheep lost in drifts ten to twenty feet high. Roads are impassable and parts of England suffer similar conditions as Europe endures a violent snow storm, including Rome.
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London
Scotland
England
Europe
Rome
Bill to protect the president introduced in House
Washington December 20 a bill for the protection of the president and for other purposes was introduced in the house by Mr Ray of New York chairman of the judiciary committee. An assault on the president or aiding such assault is a felony punishable by death if the president dies. If not lethal the injury carries life imprisonment or ten to fifteen years if there is injury.
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Washington
United States
House
Ray
New York
Judiciary Committee
Schley's Presidential Boom Favored by Croker
In French Lick Springs Richard Croker declared Admiral Schley would be a strong 1904 presidential candidate and likely to gain east coast support. He believed Congress would not interfere, aiding Schley and the Democratic party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
French Lick Springs
Richard Croker
Admiral Schley
Congress
Schley
Democratic Party
Hanna Heads Conference on Capital and Labor Differences
The general committee organized to hear the differences between capitalist and labor interests elected officers. Senator Hanna was chosen chairman with Samuel Gompers as first vice chairman, signaling a broad coalition and a mission to pursue national economic harmony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hanna
Samuel Gompers
Nebraska Notes Highlights
Plainview’s flouring mill is now in operation. West Point plans an independent military company. Beatrice Masons will buy a building for fog lodge use. A December 31 winter course runs eleven weeks at the agricultural college. Influenza has proven fatal to many horses near Columbus. A Hebron farmer yielded twenty four tons of alfalfa from a three acre patch. A Tilden cattle ranch bought for 39000 recently sold for 46800. W W Hopkins postmaster at Oakdale for twelve years reappointed by President Roosevelt.
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Columbus
Hebron
Elderly Mrs Glenville Dies After Cow Injury
Mrs Glenville of Gibbon aged 85 died Tuesday night from heart failure caused by injuries sustained when a cow struck her in the early evening.
Harvard cattleman found frozen to death in field
T. T. Garnett aged 60 disappeared while watching cattle near his Harvard home. A search party located him dead in a field, the body frozen from exposure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. T. Garnett
Harvard
Thieves Break Into Bellwood Store and Steal Goods
Thieves raided M. G. Hucson's dry goods and grocery store in Bellwood, taking five dozen loves, silk and velveteen items, plus several certificates of deposit from a safe. Total value about $300. Sheriff notified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. G. Hucson
Bellwood
Marek and Bobst Depart to Secure Oklahoma Strip Claims
Vincent Marek of Humboldt leaves for the new country to perfect his title, stopping to visit relatives in Iowa. Veteran claimant B S Bobst, holder of claim No. 538, also departs early in the week to tend his property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincent Marek
Humboldt
Oklahoma ‘Strip
Iowa
SS. B. Bobst
Explosion damages home as range and heater rupture
A steel range connected to a water heater at H. P. King's residence exploded Sunday morning with great force. The blast sent portions of the range through the ceiling and floor, breaking three joists and blowing out the kitchen to dining room door. Mrs. King narrowly escaped injury while at breakfast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. P. King
Tragedy at Burlington Yard Claims Frank Renner
Frank Renner 30, a Burlington blacksmith in Plattsmouth, was crushed between two moving cars as a train was being coupled. A coroner jury cleared the Burlington Railway and its workers of liability. Renner, a former First Nebraska soldier in the Philippines, was the third Burlington employee killed by company cars recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Renner
Burlington
Plattsmouth
Renner
Burlington Railway Company
Nebraska
Philippines
Flo
Burlington Company
Fremont sugar beet syndicate shows slim profit and new plan
The Fremont sugar beet syndicate led by A S Gregerelt closed its accounts revealing each $50 share yielded $47.60 while equipment value pushed total above $50. Despite a modest return the venture supported local labor and paid out hundreds of dollars. A new syndicate plans a $3000 capital base, two year life, and aims to expand growing area to 100 to 200 acres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont
A. S. Gregerelt
Vthe
Prison Sentences Meted for Local Theft and Burglary
Sheriff Wheeler of Plattsmouth led Frank Work and George Walker to Lincoln penitentiary where they will each serve four years. Work was convicted of stealing a team and buggy from a liveryman at Nebraska City and selling them in this county. Walker was convicted of breaking into the general merchandise store of Marquardt at Avoca some months ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeler
Plattsmouth
Frank Work
George Walker
Lincoln
Nebraska City
Walker
Marquardt
Avoca
Farmer's son loses fingers in corn sheller mishap
Charley Dike, son of N. Urry Dike, a farmer near Friend, Iowa, suffered a severe hand injury while using a corn sheller. Doctors amputated three fingers after tests showed the damage.
Miss Leora Gregg Named State Organizer of Suffrage Group
Miss Leora Gregg of Ons named state organizer for the Near Women’s Suffrage Association. The appointment places Gregg at the helm of organizing efforts across districts to secure voting rights for women. She will coordinate local campaigns and public outreach in coordination with national suffrage goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leora A. "Gregg
Ons
The
Near Women's’ Suffrage - Association
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