The Pella Ghrontols and Lion Bridge Factoids
Gen Lloyd Wheaton earns the nickname Old Dad among Philippine troops who say he needs no staff as he can project his voice far. The Lion bridge near Sangang China spans five and a quarter miles with 300 arches, 70 feet above water, enclosed in an iron mesh. Kansas Agricultural College spends 1300 dollars monthly on prairie dog poison. demand outstrips supply due to its potency, two quarts clearing a quarter section in dense infestations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Wheaton
Philippines
Sangang
China
Yellow Sea
Kansas Agricultural College
Hindoo writer Ghosh lauded for breadth of talent
The only Hindoo writer of English fiction is said to be Saran Kumar Ghosh, a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society. He showed aptitude for legal work, earning advice to practice at the English bar from the late Lord Chief Justice. He is young and unmarried, a tenor singer of Italian love songs and Scotch ballads, and is to be presented to the king next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saran Kumar Ghosh
Royal Astronomical Society
Benedictine Abbey of Wessobrun Restored to Monks
South Germany’s oldest monastery the Benedictine abbey of Wessobrun founded 735 was confiscated 1803 and restored to the Benedictine order by Baron von Cramer-Klett a protestant. He purchased all abbey lands from the Bavarian state for 900000 marks and sold them to the Benedictines for a nominal sum, with monks to reoccupy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Germany
Wessobrun
Baron von Cramer-Klett
Moth Campaign Prizes At Lynn Public School
The Lynn Massachusetts board of trade offers prizes to the grammar school collecting the most nests and to the room with the highest average per pupil to combat browntail moths. Ten workers burn nests year round as moths infest local trees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade of
Lynn
Mass
Gstammar
Queen Wilhelmina’s Freedom Of Travel Among Monarchs
The article notes Queen Wilhelmina of Holland may travel freely, unlike some European rulers such as Spain’s young king and his mother who require legislative approval to leave the peninsula. She is bound only to spend at least ten days annually in Amsterdam, the capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilhelmina
Holland
Spain
Amsterdam
Bill to lay cable to Philippines described as great feat
The pending bill in Congress would authorize laying a trans Pacific cable. The piece claims the project would let the United States and Philippines exchange near instant communication, turning millions into wire and related materials as ships and crews complete the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Philippines
Uncle Sam
Edward Tuck Funds Free American Hospital in Paris
Edward Tuck of Boston plans to defray the full cost of building a free American hospital in Paris. A known philanthropist, he previously donated $400,000 to Dartmouth College. Tuck, silent partner in a Paris banking firm, has resided in Paris for years. Dr Maguin will direct the hospital, expected ready for occupancy in 1904.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Tuck
Boston
Paris
Dartmouth College
Tuck
Maguin
Biennial elections debate and reform bills advance in Iowa
A Des Moines dispatch reports movement on a Titus inspired biennial elections amendment, tax relief for foreign insurers, and a plan to create a statewide board of control for education. Other items include raising Mitchellville school detention age to 21, uniform municipal accounting with annual financial statements, district reapportionment shifts, and a cocaine sale ban plus kidnap ransom laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Ila
General Assembly
Titus
Supreme Court
Mitchellville
Board of Control
Fitzgerald
Mitchellville Institution
Senate
House
Vinton
Council Bluffs
Lookout Mountain
Addiione
THOMA
Marshalltown
St. Louis Exposition
Signes Seeeteeensee
Klondike Wrestler Gotch Triumphs In Alaska
The article recalls Frank Gotch, a young wrestler from Humboldt, who rose from farm youth to defeat Alaska champion Silas Archer in the Klondike. Gotch earned $18,040 from purse, side bets, and gate receipts after a 17 minute single fall victory. He returns to Humboldt with strong acclaim and warns rivals to try the Klondike for wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmas
Frank Gotch
Burns
Gotch
Iowa
Nebraska
Alaska
Klondike
Silas Archer
Archer
Humboldt
Humbold Klondike
Iowa Senate Passes Eminent Domain and Other Bills
Iowa legislators report a rapid week with several bills advancing. The senate approved eminent domain for interurban trolleys, salaries for sheriffs, and school consolidation measures, while the house tackled civil actions over multi county nuisances, land transfers to the United States, and bonds for waterworks. Adjournment looms as sessions continue and amendments await governor approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eg Moines
Senate
House
Des Moines
Committee On
Wesa Jey Elkins
Anamos
State Board of Educational Examiners
Board of Examiners
Iowa Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Cumming
Great Northern
Vicksburg Military Park
Iowa
Lookout Mountain
Missionary Ridge
Shiloh
Rties
Cummins
National Guard
Iowa National Guard
United States
Friends of the Department
The
Horticultural Society
Farmers’ Institute
Department of Agriculture
Congress
Iowa State Poultry Association
Mt. Pleasant
Independence
Clarinda
State Board of Health
Des Moines Barber Tells Desertion Tale After Roosevelt Veto
John Glass, a Des Moines barber on Sixth Avenue, discusses his failed bid for an honorable discharge and record clearing after President Roosevelt vetoed relief. A Kentucky slave who ran to join the navy, he recounts desertion details, claims about his commander Lieut Morgan, and notes senators Allison and Dolliver supported his pension bill which the president rejected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Glass
Roosevelt
Des Moines
Sixth Avenue
Kentucky
Cumberland River
Lieut
Morgan
Allison
Dolliver
Congress
Burglar Repelled by Washboard Heroine in Sioux City
Mrs Jennie Williams fought a burglar with a washboard when he tried to enter her Sioux City home late at night escaping in her night attire. Neighbor Fred Beckwith aided by witnessing Mrs Anna Mauger firing a revolver through a window the burglar fled. Sheriff received word that Sardas John George, alleged kidnapper, reappeared in Grand Rapids claiming poor divorce legality. custody lies with the wife. John Manning ships two carloads of horses from Charles City to the east. work horses to North Hampton New Hampshire and coach horses to New York City valued at 3500 and 14009 respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Williams
Sioux City
Fred Beckwith
Anna Mauger
C. W.jackson
Grand Rapids
Mich
Assard John George
Hem
John Manning
Charles City
North Hampton
N. H
New York City
Carles City
Chickasaw County
Iowa
Salem Matriarch Anna Ratliff Celebrates 85th Birthday
Mrs Anna Ratliff marked her eighty fifth milestone at her Salem home as children grandchildren and great grandchildren gathered with baskets and greetings. She arrived in Yeary county in 1837 and still owns the original farm bought from the government, never changing hands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longg
Anna Raithitt
Salem
Ratliff
Yeary County
Pertinent Remarks Theme From Historic Quotations
A collection of concise aphorisms and witticisms from various newspapers including Town Topics Washington Democrat Chicago Record-Herald and Atchison Globe. The quotes comment on memory creeds about money and family dynamics with a humorous tone.
Former bartender police justice presides over drunkenness case
The police justice, once a bartender, presides over a first case involving Mary McManis who claims she was accused of drunkenness by the copper despite denying drinking. He tests her, then pardons with a cigar, illustrating his lingering habit in court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
cMannis
Drunkennessy
Wheels of a Railroad on the Burlington System
On the Burlington Railroad system with about 8 000 miles of track, over 385 000 wheels are in service across passenger freight and way cars locomotives and other rolling stock. An average of 40 000 wheels are purchased each year and carefully inspected with a six year or 75 000 mile guarantee. All wheels are numbered and records kept, and failed wheels are returned to the manufacturer who must reimburse the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Enthusiasts Laud Lackawanna Chicago Service
Enthusiasts praise the Lackawanna Railroad for its new Chicago service with three through trains daily. The cars offer solid comfort as passengers travel through the East’s scenic routes. Inquiries can be sent to Geo A Cullen General Western Passenger Agent 103 Adams St Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna Railroad
Chicago
Geo. A. Cullen
Western
Adams Sr
Prince Henry jokes at luncheon time of life in America
At a captains of industry luncheon a host asked Prince Henry how he liked America. The prince replied with a sailor like boast that he is having the time of his life but adds they only use him to send to funerals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Captains of Industry
Prince Henry
America
N. Y. Sun
Prolific Millet and Miscellaneous Notices
Will you be short of hay? Plenty of millet can yield 5 to 8 tons per acre with prices listed for seed. Advertisements promote Putnam Dyes, Dr Kline’s Nerve Restorer, Allen’s Foot-Rape, Laxative Bromo Quinine, Piso’s Cure for Consumption, and various quips from rural and city papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Salter Seed Co
la Crosse
Wis
Oldest English public schools and a massive Washington fir
In a survey of extremes the article notes that most deaths occur 5 to 6 am and fewest 9 to 11 pm. It cites a home fire extinguisher recipe using pearl ash in hot water. It lists Winchester founded 1366 and Eton 1440 as England's oldest public schools. It reports a Washington fir cut near Arlington in Snohomish county, 18 feet base and 200 feet tall, requiring two flat cars for a 20-foot section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
England
Eton
Washington
Arlington
Snohomish County
Strong Letter Praises Dodd's Kidney Pills in Wisconsin乡
Wm. T. Payne of La Farge Wisconsin writes that four weeks of back pain yielded to Dodd's Kidney Pills after four to five doses and four boxes. He says the pain left entirely and the remedy did more good than five dollars worth of medicine, calling it a wonder.
Doctors Describe Painful Marriage Womb Condition
Dear Mrs Pinxway writes about two years of constant pain from a womb problem after marriage. The doctor mentions the womb was turned and inflammation caused the symptoms, with a prescribed remedy.
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Pella Ghrontols
Pella
Aso San
Kumamoto
Japan
Japan Society For the Culture of Women
Amazon River
Municipal Code Commission
Trewin
Hurn
Committee On Municipal Corporations
House Committee On Representative
Lee
Linn
Dubuque
Scott
Clinton
Woodbury
Pottawattamie
Polk
Kendall Committee On Mines and Mining
Gov. Cummins
Mothers’ Congress
Women’s Clubs
Omaha
JM Klondike
George
Chicago Record-Herald
Atchison Globe
New York
Oll
Indianapolis
Philadelphia
Allen
Ad’s
Olmsted
le Roy
Indianapolis News
New Yorker
N. W. Samuel
Ocean Grove
N. J
Doctors
Pinkham
We Retail
Udson
Pauline
Judgon
Schermerho
New
Yon
Howly
W. L. Douglas
Douglas
Corona Kid
Corona Colt
National Kay
Dougins
Brock
Sale
East Cambridss
YurPoet
F. D. Calkins
Watts
Tal
Wyoan
Ati
Leore
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