Matrimonial Troubles of Count and Countess Gizycki Exposed
The Vienna Wiener Tageblatt details Count and Countess Gizycki's troubled marriage with the countess once Chicago socialite Eleanor Patterson. The piece notes Mrs Patterson’s father R. W. Patterson and outlines society’s interest in their private matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Bryan
India
Lord Minto
Imperial Council
Erbert Hope-Risley
Home Department
Cipriano Castro
Malaga
Spain
Teneriffe
Canary Islands
Central America
Gomez
Miscellaneous Early 1910s News Snapshots
A roundup of brief items: Massachusetts congressman Loring dies of pneumonia. Lakota bank president A Radders held on forgery charges then released on 7500 bond. Army officer Mitchell resigns to President Taft. Reno divorce suit by James Gayley of US Steel. MacVeagh names board for purity standard on imports. Police uncover $3060 in pockets. $50 reward kept. Joseph A. Graham dies in Salisbury. Taft persuades John Embry to stay as US attorney. House funds paper-making tests. Indianapolis Sun sold to Rudolph Leeds. Alaska education headpicked as W T Lopp. John L Sullivan weds Katharine Hartnett. Jem Driscoll to fight Abe Attell in SF. 100 women tailors hear Taft speak. Aldrich in frail health concern. Toledo workers seek wage peace. Ways and Means to study cost of living. Irrigation bill eyed with $30 million bonds. Direct primary gains with Conger scandal exposure. Open homestead land totals near 769k acres. Senate probes high cost of living. state politics under scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ir. A. Radders
People's State Bank of
Lakota
N. D
State Bank Examiner
Berlon J. Mitchell
Twelfth Infantry
Frederick Funston
Taft
Reno
Nev
James Gayley
United States Steel Corporation
MacVeagh
West Virginia
Joseph A. Graham
Salisbury
John Embry
United States
Oklahoma
Indianapolis Sun
Rudolph Leeds
Richmond
Ind
W. B. Leeds
Alaska
W. T. Lopp
Commissioner of Education
John L. Sullivan
Hig Chool
Katharine Hartnett
Jem Driscoll
America
Abe Attell
San Francisco
White House
South
Aldrich
Mickey
Nebraska
Toledo
House
Ways and Means
Senate Committee On Irrigation
Senate
Ballinser
Interior Department
Conger
New York
Various Far Reaching Dispatches Report World News
A clouded mix of political, military and social items from 1909 highlights tensions in Mexico and India, leadership moves in the United States, a high profile engagement, labor wage shifts in Kangas, and Taft era political maneuvers. Notable notes include a possible uprising in indigenous groups near Chuichuz pa, Proctor withdrawing a 500000 dollar offer for Princeton’s graduate college, Drexel engagement announcements from London, a flag transfer for Admiral Sebree, and wage increases for union laborers. Also covered are Taft’s St Patrick's Day plans, Raw Indians presented to the President, American women artists’ exhibition in Paris, a mine disaster in Kentucky, and Weston’s cross country walk. Further items discuss the vetoable employers liability bill, federal chartering for corporations, cold storage and living costs, a Buffalo woman’s suicide at Niagara Falls, and the Taft nomination of Newton W Gilbert as vice governor of the Philippines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chuichuz Pa
Mexico
William C. Proctor
Graduate College
Princeton University
Baltimore
Anthony J. Drexel
London
Sebree
Taft
Paris
Bacon
Holy Trinity Lodge
Drakesboro
Sherman
Smooth
West Virginia
Edward Payson Weston
Pasadena
Cal
Santa Fe
Chicago
Congress
Niagara Falls
Buffalo
Newton W. Gilbert
Indiana
Philippines
Government finance and Indian funds policy highlights
Equal money distribution would leave a person 18 cents behind last year as of February 1. Circulation per capita stood at 334.82, up from 35, and the Indian Bureau plans to let superintendents spend up to 100 dollars monthly from individual funds to meet Indian needs. Senate notes attack on postal savings bank bill by Senator Jeff Davis. Treasury shows seven months of FY 1910 with higher customs and internal revenue but a deficit in ordinary receipts. House approves agricultural appropriation about 13.1 million dollars, up 400 thousand from last year due to forest service expansion and added national forest land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Washington
Jeff Davis
Arkansas
Senate
Wall Street
Treasury
House
Forest Service
National Forests
Political turbulence and legal shifts across early 1900s notes
Reports span the Mississippi caucus near selecting a Mc Laurin successor, a federal incorporation bill stance, a fatal dynamite blast near Phoenix, Wade H. Ellis resigning to run Ohio campaigns, Pittsburg officers pursuing train robbers, Bryan amid Bolivia visit, Fairbanks in Rome, rail deaths and injuries for July September 1909, Hermann cross-examination near Portland, Congress adjournment after Lovering’s death, Cook to face Mexican prison sentence, Ballinger Dennett Schwartz legal reps, Rep Dwight praising Congress, Shank’s license doctrine shift, Manderson notes merchant marine lag, Howells nomination for Nebraska district attorney approved.
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Mississippi
Senator McLaurin
Congress
Phoenix
Ariz
Wade H. Ellis
Pittsburg
aKs
William J. Bryan
la Paz
Bolivia
Fairbanks
Rome
Binger Hermann
Portland
Oregon
Lovering
Massachusetts
James A. Cook
Ballinger
Schwartz
Dennett
Interior Department
Dwight
New York
Samuel L. Shank
Indianapolis
General Manderson
Omaha
United States
Howells
Nebraska
Hyde Physician Arraigned in Swope Death Case
Dr. B C Hyde was arraigned in Independence Missouri on a first degree murder charge in the death of Col. Thomas H Swope. He posted a 50000 bond signed by prominent local businessmen and lawyers and awaits a preliminary hearing set for February 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Thomas H. Swope
B. C. Hyde
John C. Paxton
Swope
Paxton
Virgil Conkling
Dr. Hyde
Conkling
Independence
Hyde
W. F. Loar
F. P. Neil
South West National Bank
F. H. Hall
Hall-Baker Grain Company
M. D. Scruggs
William McLaughlin
John A. McCleary
Frank P. Walsh
John Lucas
Ralph S. Latshaw
Colonel Swope
John N. Paxton
Frank L. Hall
Edward J. Stewart
James Hi. Swope
Chrisman Swope
John G. Paxton
Logan Swope
Chrisman
Edward L. Stewart
Stewart
Dr. Stewart
Swope Estate
Theodore Roosevelt Jr Engaged to Eleanor Alexander
New York Mrs Henry Addison Alexander announced the engagement of her daughter Eleanor Builer Alexander to Theodore Roosevelt Jr eldest son of Colonel Roosevelt. Roosevelt has been learning carpet manufacturing in a Thompsonville Connecticut factory since Harvard graduation.
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Theodore Jr
New York
Henry Addison Alexander
Eleanor Builer Alexander
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr
Colonel Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Harvard
Thompsonville
Conn
Conference sets March 1 for SD Republican state meet
A South Dakota progressive Republicans conference in Huron fixed March 1 as the date for the state conference to prepare for June primaries. The Democratic conference met and urged voters to refrain from supporting Republican primaries while planning to field a state ticket. A Republican mass convention will follow the primaries in June to decide the party platform for the general election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huron
S. D
South Dakota
Liberea' the Administration in Havane Libel Case
General Evaristo Estenez liberal leader and editor of Provision appeared in the correctional court on Thursday. He refused to defend and was sentenced by Judge Alamagro to six months imprisonment for printing a libel against President Gomez. Estenez is the third editor convicted of libeling the administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberea
Havane
Evaristo Estenez
Gomez
Alamagro
Estenez
State Veterinarian Backs Local Meat Inspection
In a capital city report, State Veterinarian Juckiness advocates local inspection after a visit to a Nebraska town butcher shop. He found two hog carcasses with generalized tuberculosis and another tuberculous carcass on the block, arguing inspectors should be trained veterinarians rather than general food inspectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Attorney General Refuses Bond Approval in Surety Dispute
Attorney General W. T. Thompson refused to approve a bond from American Surety Company of New York meant to guarantee public funds. He ruled the company lacked a license to do business in the state. The dispute began with a district court suit in Lancaster County and Appeals to the state supreme court, while the company sought a federal restraining order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Thompson
American Surety Company of
New York
American Surety Company
Ite
District Court of
Lancaster County
Supreme Court of
Right of Women to Vote in School Bond Election
In district No. 1 Dawson County Olive versus the school board the supreme court heard arguments on whether women may vote in a school bond election. Oldham contended only male electors determine tax qualifications while Clark argued women may vote at school meetings and bond issues. Oldham noted no prior court ruling on the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Olive
Dawson County
W. D. Oldham
E. A. Clark
Oldham
Flour Rate Dispute Heard By Railway Commission
Kendall and Smith of Woodlawn argued before the railway commission Tuesday over a disputed flour and grain rate. They seek restoration of a $5 per car rate for flour and grain products, canceled before the commission’s existence. Burlington counters that Lincoln grain rates rose from 5 cents to 40 cents per hundred, affecting costs for raw materials versus finished flour products. The mill dates from 1872, predating the car load rate.
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Kendall & Smith
Woodlawn
Burlington
Railway Commission
Lincoln
Railroad Company
Kennell & Smith
Railway Commission Appointees and Proceedings
Lincoln Traction manager J H Humpe summoned to appear Wednesday for consultation on complaints about transfers. William Arthur named Omaha railroad buildings valuator at $200 monthly starting March 1. W F Hester Lincoln assistant to Arthur at $150 monthly starting February 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railway Commission
J. H. Humpe
Lincoln Traction Company
State Railway Commission
William Arthur
Omaha
W. F. Hester
Lincoln
Arthur
Peru State Bank Wins Charter Approval
The state banking board on Monday approved a charter for the Peru State Bank in Peru with capital stock of 15000 dollars. Incorporators include William Tynon E C Redd Graves David Jack W N Delzell Mattie Cook Ellis Fay Warfield Grace Culbert son Katherine Whods C R Wel den and W W Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Bank
Peru
State Banking Board
Peru State Bank
William Tynon
E. C. Redd Graves
David Jack
W. N. Delzell
Mattie Cook
Ellis
Fay Warfield
Grace D. Culbertson
Katherine L. Whods
C. R. Welden
W. W. Wilson
Railway official Brooks files as Democratic rail commissioner candidate
William C. Brooks of Beatrice a traveling man has filed nomination papers with the secretary of state as a Democratic candidate for state railway commissioner. He formerly belonged to the Republican party and seeks a new party alignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railway Commission
William C. Brooks
Beatrice
Secretary of State
Stat Railway
State Experiment Stations Report Locates Substation Site
Director E A Burnett reports to Governor Shallenberger that the northwest Nebraska substation is at a point five miles from Mitchell and seven and a half miles from Scotts Bluff. Regents favor Valentine for another station, pending decision. The work has been published periodically in bulletin form.
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State Experiment Stations
E. A. Burnett
State Experiment Station
Shallenberger
Nebraska
Mitchell
Scotts Bluff
Regents
Valentine
G A R Encampment Set For Fairbury
Nebraska G A R Department Commander L D Richards met with the council of administration at Fairbury and decided the annual encampment will be at Fairbury May 17 18 and 19. The local committee welcomes the plan and estimates 1000 to 1300 attendees. C F Steeler of Fairbury, once department commander, proposed his hometown as host.
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Fairbury
L. D. Richards
Nebraska
Council of Administration
Grand Army
C. F. Steeler
Poultry Farming Advice for Strong Eggs and Clean Coops
The piece urges careful breeding for winter laying, healthy chicks, and clean, sanitary houses. It recommends alfalfa feeding, sun exposure, dark nests for laying, and feeding a crumbled mash to ducks and fowls. It notes using gallon galvanized fountains with warm water and selling fresh eggs to private town customers.
Cracker Box Trap Nest For Prairie Hen Catching
Instructions for building a trap nest from a cracker box 12 to 14 inches wide and 20 to 24 inches long. Describes slat arrangement, crosspiece, a triggering stick, and a self setting design. notes single and double door variations and use for separating layers from drones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. O. Larson
Missouri Valley
Work Among Poultry For Efficient Egg and Meat Production
A farmer with ample land can produce cheaper eggs butter and cheese than village or city yards. Good poultry care and smart marketing let farmers avoid costly housing. Free ranging birds cut costs though some keepers overbuild and crowd hens diminishing vitality within years.
Winter Poultry Feed Practices
A Baltimore American writer suggests warm oats and bran with milk or warm water fed overnight, then corn in the afternoon. Ground bone is kept accessible, with occasional oyster shells. The coop floor uses straw litter and pullets hatched in July begin laying by January, one starting December 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore American
Boy Builds Profit With Ducks and Guineas
A California boy who raises guineas adds ducks to his yard. Ducks double profits, hatch from 14 eggs, and sell for high prices. Ducks reach market weight by eleven weeks with a carefully managed diet and housing, returning home before dew.
Dry Feed for Poultry Promotes Efficiency
The New England Homestead extols dry feed for poultry noting labor savings and easier feeding. It argues dry feed reduces waste, allows larger portions per feeding, and leads to heavier birds with consistent results from bran, cut bone, and ground grains.
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New England
Ventilation Tips for Coops Improve Bird Comfort
A Baltimore American writer advises proper coop ventilation not just cracks, recommends six square feet per bird, and favors double-board floors raised off the ground, with straw on floors and grain scattered to encourage birds to forage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore American
Feeding Fowls With Hard Grain In Confinement
The article argues fowls fed in confinement should receive hard grain for roughage while free range birds eat bugs and worms. It recommends supplying chopped meat and bone meals as natural rations when confinement prevents natural foraging.
Breeder Claims Improved Laying and Hardy Stock
A writer in the Baltimore American reports close care of a poultry flock. By separating hens into pens and collecting eggs for hatching, the flock shows improved laying and stronger constitution, with birds bred to be hardier and more vigorous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore American
Farmer's hen lays oversized eggs near Como Park
A farmer near Como Park Minnesota reports his hen lays eggs twice the ordinary size. The largest egg measures almost nine inches in lengthwise circumference and 6% inches around the middle. Half of the eggs contain double yolks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Como Park
Minn
Wonderberry or Sunberry gains fame as garden novelty
The Wonderberry or Sunberry claims wide praise from writers and gardeners. Luther Burbank originated it then John Lewisy Childe of Park New York publicized its hardiness in sand, drought resistance in New Mexico and Canada, and high yields with reports from Burroughs Hall Enochs Powers Swallow and others praising flavor, early fruiting, and versatility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Burbank
John
Lewisy
Childe
New York Agricultural Experiment Station
Canada
D. S
Hall
Wichita
Kan
K.S. Enochs
Hammond
J. H. Powers
Kenwood Avenue
Chicago
J. P. Swallow
Kenton
Ohio
H. B. Sheldon
Pacific Grove
Cal
Davis
Enon
Morrow
U. S. Circuit Court
Childs
Hattie Vincent
Hayden
New Mexico
Educational Campaign Drives Tuberculosis Public Spending
The article notes states with strong preventive TB work spend more public funds, while areas with little effort rely on treatment alone. It cites 1909 figures: New York about 60 percent public, Massachusetts two thirds, Maryland about half, Pennsylvania three quarters, Colorado under 1 percent, California 15 percent, and Arizona none. The National Association argues aggressive private education spurs liberal state and city TB prevention appropriations.
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United States
New York
Massachusetts
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Colorado
California
Arizona
National Association
Exploded Theory in Sunday Magazine Debate
A discussion questions mental suggestion with skeptical responses. One man dismisses the idea entirely while another urges repayment of a debt as a test of influence. The exchange appears in the Sunday Magazine of the Cleveland Leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Cleveland Leader
Loved to Death in a Silent Tragedy of Love
A dramatic fragment portrays a woman driven to death by love and duty. The dialogue probes why she dies not from heartbreak but from overwork and neglect after a marriage ends.
Ruling Passion Captures a Quip at a Wedding
A playful remark at a wedding centers on a groom named Lutt. He allegedly handed the minister a maten during the ring exchange, prompting conversation about his smoking and foreseen trouble.
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Lutt
Cheating the Law
A man vows to resist arrest and threatens self harm as he sinks away, taunting authorities. The scene unfolds on the shoreline with a gleeful, defiant tone as onlookers react to the dramatic moment.
Power from Food Promises Strength and Health
A Missouri woman shares how Grape-Nuts transformed her health after years of stomach trouble and weight loss. She reports relief from heartburn and gas, weight gain from 98 to 116 pounds, restored strength, and renewed ability to work. A ten day trial and the book The Road to Wellville are advertised.
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Missouri
Wellville
Reagan
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Representative Loring
DER
M. F. Rittenhouse
Iightmore
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