Mining camps close as shortages hit Idaho sets
Reports from the Yellowstone basin say mining camps in northern Idaho shut down due to scarce supplies and powder. Idaho figures include Bonner county election results, Boise murder mysteries, and Spokane tied political moves.
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French
Washington
Moscow
Hugh Kellackey
Boise
First Presbyterian ‘Church
Idaho Falls
Spokane
Howie
Bonner County
Caldwell
Happenings From All Quarters of the Globe
A brief roundup of notable events across nations and regions. Highlights include cultural milestones economic shifts and political developments shaping global life today. Experts weigh impacts while observers note evolving trends and cross border connections.
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Globe
Titanic survivor widow hosts luncheon in New York
Captain Rostron and Dr McGee of the Carpathia were entertained by Mrs. John Je dobray at a Friday night luncheon in New York. A 13 year old girl Annie refused a suitor, Fred Brown of Easton Pa, who then shot the girl and killed himself, authorities report. Meanwhile San Diego's city council urged Gov Johnson to call an extra session to discuss the Industrial Workers of the World situation and a proposed state constabulary. Memorial Day activities drew crowds as a red flag near Socialist headquarters sparked protests and veterans cheered.
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Henry Rostron
Frank
McGee
Carpathia
New York
John Jdéob‘ Aator
Tay
Annie, Syne
Fred. J Brown
Easton
San’ E Diego
Johnson
Muscatine
Towa
Henry Bodman
Insurgent Forces Sack and Burn La Maya Near Havana
General Estenez and about 600 insurgents attacked La Maya on the Guabon railroad branch near Santiago, burning the town after driving off rurales. Major Sanguilly’s forces occupied La Maya for two days but withdrew as insurgents struck. The town of seventy houses housed mostly Negro inhabitants who fled as the settlement was set ablaze.
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Havana
Estenez
la Maya
Guban
Santiago
Estenor
Petenoz
Sanguilly
Lamaya
Widow and Sons Drown While Rescuing Boys at Home
Mrs Howard Tupp and her two sons Otto fifteen and James eleven drowned at their homestead while attempting to rescue drowning boys. James ran for help and the mother plunged in to aid, holding her son as the other boy clung to him in the peril.
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Cameron
Ida
Howard Tupp
Otto
James
Foestier
American Vessela Salute German Commander on Sunday
Reported scene notes an unusual German commander salute to Rear Admiral Kebner Panchwitz as American sailors pass the capes on a Sunday. The piece mentions a shortage of money and ammunition among Mexican liberal forces, heightening concerns over loyalty and cohesion amid ongoing revolution.
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Ugew
Vyon Kebner
Panchwitz
Utah coal project stake shifts with key Consolidated buy
United States Smelting Refining and Mining Company bought control of Consolidated Fuel Company for about 1.2 million. Consolidated owns 5000 acres of bituminous land in Emery county, the townsite of Hiawatha, and half interest in the Southern Utah Railroad, challenging the Denver Rio Grande railroad over mine operations.
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Hiawatha
Southern Utah Railroad
8Mines
Denver & Rio Grande” Railroad
Rice
McKinley Victory May Boost Taft Delegates
Taft supporters claim McKinley’s victory seals sufficient delegates before the convention. Roosevelt counters with delegate counts while remaining hopeful. In Chicago a juror finds Mrs Quinn not guilty of fatally shooting her husband John M Quinn last December.
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Washington
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Taft
Roosevelt
Mr. Taft
Chicago
Jane” Quinn
John M. ‘Quinn
Gray Takes New Position as Great Northern President
Gray assumed duties as president of the Great Northern railroad replacing Louis Hill. He spent most of the day in conference with Hill and other officials.
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Gray
St. ‘Paul
Minn
R. Gray
Great Northern Railroad
Louis
Hill
M. Hill
Mild laxative touted for elderly constipation relief
Health ad touts Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a gentle laxative for all ages, praising its pleasant taste and reliable action. It warns against harsh purgatives, claims widespread use, and offers samples by mail. Also includes a quip about giggling at marriage and mentions Garfield Tea and literary quotes.
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Dr. Caldwell
W.B. Caldwell
Washington-St.-Monticello-Ii
Allen's Foot Ease Sample Offer Declares Foot Relief
A vintage advertisement notes over five million free samples of Allen's Foot Ease antiseptic powder distributed yearly to prove its merit. It invites readers to request samples by mailing to Allen 8 Olmsted Le Roy NY.
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Allen
Olmsted
le Roy
N.z
Preservation drive aims to save Frankfort red brick state house office
A movement in Frankfort Kentucky seeks to preserve the 98 year old little red brick building on the old State House square noted for its historic value Daniel Boone reportedly visited its offices during visits after its erection. The building would become the oldest state building in existence in two years.
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Frankfort
State House Square
Daniel Boone
Being a Baseball Star
Edward Lyell Fox discusses the baseball star as an elite performer whose brilliance draws fans and revenue. He notes that a star's salary tracks public hype and box office, waning when sensationalism fades.
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Edward Lyell Fox
Doctor call boy tale at Mankato Chautauqua
During a Mankato Chautauqua assembly doctors agreed to share a call boy to summon physicians discreetly. Chaos erupted when a doctor exited on cue while Strickland Gil land spoke, prompting laughter and the speaker to remark that it was his brother's start.
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Toke
Mankato
Strickland W.gilland
Coffee, Postum Compared In Malaria Letter Tales
A Fort Worth man claims coffee caused malaria and boils, and drinking Postum replaced coffee, leading to improved health and weight gain. He cites blood restoration and references The Road to Wellville. Letters like these appear periodically to share personal health experiences.
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Ft.Worth
Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Prulycac Hero and the Curious Carnegie Medal Tale
A fragmented account recalls Prulycac allegedly earning a Carnegie hero medal for a dramatic rescue, but the text alternates with odd anecdotes about a dining tip, a parrot, and a deaf shopkeeper, creating a murky, anticlimactic scene rather than a clear heroic record.
Refuses to Make Good
A quoted remark shows a wife accusing her husband of fibbing as he threatens self harm. The dialogue highlights marital strain and ongoing abuse of threats without action. No medical or legal details are provided.
Puncture Talk as Chauffeur Describes Tire Change
A chauffeur reassures a passenger with a dry excuse about changing tire air rather than a puncture. He notes the other tires are worn out, framing a mundane maintenance moment with humor.
Missing Dinner Jewel Robbery Report
A family reports a significant jewelry theft described as an important robbery. The incident involves their dinner interrupted while they were wearing their jewels, with no immediate mention of suspects or location.
Hurry to Catch the Train Delayed by Fate
A quick exchange shows urgency as one character frets about missing a train while another questions the point of hurrying if the chase is doomed. The dialogue implies a shared sense of inevitability and anxious tension.
Ring Given Upon Engagement Sparks a Breakup Debate
A dialogue fragment shows Maude recalling breaking an engagement and returning a diamond ring, with Ethel denying lingering affection for Jack. The Boston Transcript appears as the source of the exchange.
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Ethel
Jack
Boston Transcript
How It Happened and A Mix of Quotations
A mangled column fragment presents quotes and short excerpts about unemployment police response and social quirks. It mentions Weary Wombat, a hypothetical drunk on the street, and a joke about a husband cutting expenses. The text also cites references to Kahlil Gibran’s diamond claim, a Louisville Courier Journal humorist, and John Billings in the Washington Herald.
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Weary Wombat
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