Notable Elites and Civic Ties Across Nations
The Pella Chronicle notes George Thornton Beck as Wyoming governor nominee and a relative of historic figures. It reports John D. Rockefeller purchasing Adirondack estates totaling 90 000 acres, including Meacham Lake, with about 500 000 dollars spent and a 6 000 acre recent purchase prompting relocation of residents. It also covers France’s matrimony obligations and Russia’s firearm purchase permits recording buyer and weapon data.
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John D. Rockefeller
Adirondacks
Meacham Lake
California lima bean fields drive Ventura county output
The lima bean industry concentrates in California with 40 000 to 45 000 acres in Ventura county and nearby areas along the Pacific coast. Meanwhile English American Belgian and German mills finalize an export rail order to Canada totaling 177 000 tons supplied by the United States England Germany and Belgium. A steel magnate notes a possible broader accord among Germany the United States and England is not as impractical as many think.
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Union
California
Ventura County
Pacific Coast
Canada
United States
England
Germany
Belgium
Fifteenth Duluth bear killed in 60 days by Lester Park man
The latest bear shot in Duluth highlights a fall season spike with the fifteenth bear killed within city limits in 60 days. Herbert Spencer, a 16 year old from Lester Park, and another youth near Northland Golf Club were involved, fueling fears among golfers, especially women, of possible attacks on the links.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duluth
Lester Park
Herbert Spencer
Northland Golf Club
Global circumnavigation plan lowers fares to 130 pounds
An arrangement increases facilities and reduces fares for world circling travel. Participating lines include Peninsular & Oriental, Orient, North German Lloyd, New Zealand Shipping Co, Shaw Saville, Messageries Maritimes, Canadian Pacific railways. From September 1, passengers may complete the circle from London for 130 pounds, seven pounds less than prior rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peninsular & Oriental
Orient
North German Lloyd, New Zealand Shipping Co
Shaw, Saville & Co
Messageries Maritimes
Canadian Pacific Railways
London
Pineapple Growth Not On a Tree
The text clarifies that pineapples do not grow on trees. The plant reaches about four feet tall from the ground, begins as a stalk, then divides into fifteen swordlike leaves. An upright stem rises from the center, with the fruit forming at its top. The crown sits well below the leaf tips when fully grown.
Soapless India and shell window panes in Manila
The passage notes India remaining largely without soap under British rule, with villages lacking the commodity and shops rarely stocking it. It then describes Manila homes using translucent oyster shell window panes, stating an average 6 by 4 foot window has about 260 shelf panes to temper heat and light.
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India
Hindustan
Manila
Ferris wheel scare ends with flying dentures
Mrs. Charles Loy of Summer Hill New York climbed the Courtland county fair Ferris wheel and fainted as it rose. Her false teeth dropped about thirty feet striking a bystander, knocking her senseless and injuring nose and cheek.
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Charles Loy
Summer Hill
N. Y
Courtland County Fair
Debate Over Regimental Flag In War Time
German papers question if regimental flags should be left at home in future wars. They argue flags are superfluous ballast and cost lives, as officers and sub-officers must guard them while colonels focus on directing troops.
Refuse to Make Terms in Stelke Coal Strike
Washington reports the October 4 coal conference ended without agreement as operators rejected arbitration and denounced the miners union as unlawful. They demanded federal troops to protect workers, and court action against the union while offering limited grievance review at individual collieries. The strike would continue. The president urged arbitration but parties split with no middle ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stelke
Miners’ Union
Lachees
Washington
White House
Lafayette Square
Miners’ Labor Organization
Court of Common Pleas
District of Pennsylvania
Bank Robbery At Mineral Bank Net $2000 In Cash
Bank robbers dynamited the vaults of the Bank of Mineral, 15 miles northeast of Kewanee. They escaped on a handcar to Sheffield, eight miles away, taking about $2000. The Mineral bank is owned by E. J. Ely & Co. and insured by Casualty Company of New York.
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Kewanee, ML
Bank of Mineral
Here
Sheffield
E. J. Ely & Co
The
Casualty Company of
New York
Public debt down in September report released
Washington reports the public debt fell by 10,675,484 during September. Cash in the treasury stands at 371,263,804 with total debt and cash in the treasury totaling 957,415,837.
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Washington
Treasury
Jess
Death of Emile Zola in Paris
Paris reports Emile Zola the famous novelist found dead in his Paris home from asphyxiation by stove fumes. His wife, seriously ill, was hospitalized after the incident. Zola rose to prominence for defending Dreyfus and Jews and led Europe in the Dreyfus affair era.
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Paris
Emile Zola
Dreyfus
M. Zola
Mme. Zola
Europe
Legion of Honor
French Society of Men of Letters
New York Democrats nominate slate for state offices
The New York Democratic State Convention on October 2 nominated Governor Bird S. Coler of Brooklyn for governor and Charles N. Bulger Oswego for lieutenant governor. Frank Mott Chautauqua would be secretary of state, Charles M. Preston Ulster for comptroller, John Cannen Erie for attorney general, Richard W. Sherman Oneida for state engineer and surveyor, George R. Finch Warren for state treasurer, and John C. Gray New York for associate judge of the court of appeals. The platform supports Jeffersonian principles, attacks trusts especially coal and beef, and calls for public ownership of anthracite mines under eminent domain. the plank drew loud cheers.
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Saratoga
N. Y
Bird S. Coler
Brooklyn
Charles N. Bulger
Oswego
Frank Mott
Chautauqua
Charles M. Preston
Ulster
John Cannen
Erie
Richard W. Sherman
Oneida
George R. Finch
Warren
Court of Appeals
John C. Gray
New York
Cromwell asserts Panama Canal company holds perfect title
William Nelson Cromwell, general counsel for the new Panama Canal company, says he delivered to Attorney General Knox in Paris every conveyance and document relating to the company's properties since 1878, demonstrating a complete claim of title and power to convey the canal to the United States free of liens or claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William Nelson Cromwell
New Panama Canal Company
Paris
Knox
United States
Mine Disaster at Lawson Mine Kills Twelve Diggers
An explosion of fire damp at the Lawson mine in Black Diamond Washington on Wednesday night wrecked the south end of the fourth level. Twelve miners were killed, three bodies have been recovered and nine are believed trapped. Three men were injured, one severely.
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Black Diamond
Wash
Lawson
Admiral Casey Arrives on Wisconsin at Panama
Rapid dispatch from Washington reports Rear Admiral Silas Casey arriving aboard the flagship Wisconsin at Panama after a record Pacific coast run of 3,277 miles in under two weeks. He will assume general command of American naval forces on the isthmus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rapid Runa
Washington
Navy Department
Silas Casey
Wisconsin
Panama
Pacific
Casey
Durand Nominated for Michigan Governor by State Dems
Detroit October 1. After an animated debate the democratic state central committee chose L. T. Durand of Saginaw as the party nominee for governor. The nomination replaces Judge George H. Durand of Flint who withdrew due to illness, a brother of the Tuesday nominee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Democratic State Central Committee
L. T. Durand
Saginaw
George H W. Durand
Flint
Dead-end Freight Train Collision in Tunnel Kills Five
In a tunnel near Cornwallis on the Baltimore and Ohio railroad, a collision between two freight trains killed five men and left three injured. The trains carried cattle cars. all cattle were killed or injured in the wreck.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
Cornwallis
Baltimore & Ohio
Cuban Land company plans Cuban city 40 miles from Havana
Chicago capitalizes a $3,000,000 Cuban Land company formed by Chicago New York and Cleveland citizens to build an American city in Cuba located 40 miles from Havana.
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Chicago
Cuban Land Company
New York
Cleveland
Cuba
Havana
Alger Accepts Ad Interim U S Senate Seat
Detroit Sept 30 Gen R A Alger former secretary of war has formally accepted Gov Bliss tender of the ad interim appointment as United States senator in the wake of Blisses offer.
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Alger
Detroit
Mich
R.A. Alger
Gov
Bliss
United States
NATIONWIDE PATRIOTISM DISCUSSION OF CLAIMS
President Roosevelt spoke to railroad presidents and labor leaders on October 4 urging focus on the public good in the anthracite coal dispute. He said three parties are affected, the operators, the miners, and the general public, and emphasized avoiding delay while matters are adjusted.
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Roosevelt
Washington
White House
Monument Dedicated in Indiana Honors Nancy Hanks Lincoln
Lincoln City Indiana dedicated a Nancy Hanks Lincoln monument on Wednesday despite bad weather drawing the largest county crowd yet. Gen John C Black of Chicago gave the oration, Gov Durbin accepted. Details recall Nancy Hanks marriage to Thomas Lincoln in 1806 Kentucky and her late life.
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Lincoln City
Ind
Nancy Hanks
Lincoln
John C. Black
Chicago
Durbin
Thomas Lincoln
Kentucky
Spencer County
Urgent appeal over coal famine and winter threats
A leader urges immediate resume of coal mine operations to meet public needs. He rejects debates over claims, appeals to patriotism and sacrifice, warning of a looming winter fuel famine and dire consequences if miners do not act now. He insists on sharing burden and meeting on a common plane for the public good.
Death of Rear Admiral James E. Jouett at 74 in Maryland
Rear Admiral James E. Jouett United States Navy retired died at his home The Anchorage Sandy Spring Maryland at an early hour. He was 74 years old and had a long distinguished career. He was born in Kentucky and appointed to the navy from that state. He retired in 1890.
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Washington
James E. Jouett
United States Navy
Sandy Spring
Kentucky
Suicide of Lt Commander Bronaugh on Kearsarge
New York October 1 Lieutenant Commander William V Bronaugh United States Navy killed himself on the battleship Kearsarge at the navy yard by shooting himself with a revolver. Friends of Bronaugh believe the cause was worry over his manifold duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William V. Bronaugh
United States, Navy
Kearsarge
Navy Yard
Bronaugh
Nicely Named President for Table Day Event
An event highlights a president for table day as temporary chair joins the proceedings. The gathering features local figures and aims to organize the day’s schedule and related activities.
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pe.Nicely
Emporary
Joni
Satietac
Unmarked Grave After Grief Stricken Burial
A grief-stricken man lowered the body into its resting place as Abraham and his sister stood weeping. No minister could be procured to perform last rites at the time, and the grave has never been suitably marked.
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Abraham
Postmaster General Estimates Increase for Next Year
Washington reports the postmaster general’s forecast of total appropriations for all U S postmasters next fiscal year at 46 925 220 dollars, up 3 614 700 from this year. Regular free delivery service estimates total 21 328 300 dollars, up 1 822 850 from the current year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Weather harms late corn in central valleys and lake region
Washington reports the weekly crop summary noting very unfavorable conditions for maturing late corn in central valleys and lake region especially the northern areas. Reports say corn in shock suffered damage from dampness and mold over a wide area. Springfield reports Luther McNeer killed his wife Essie McNeer in Jealousy then took carbolic acid and died.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
Springfield
Luther McNeer
Essie McNeer
McNeer
National Republican league convenes with Dolliver pledge
The National Republican league met in biennial convention in Chicago with Senator Dolliver of Iowa predicting that competition will down trusts and overcapitalized combinations will disappear. In Maryville Missouri, a tent collapse at a local talent show injured about two hundred people, with fifteen hundred thrown to the ground.
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The
Republican League
Chicago
National Republican League
Dolliver
Iowa
Maryville
Eefects Offeers Elected At National Republican Club
Chicago October 4 J Hampton Moore Philadelphia city treasurer was unanimously elected president of the National League of Republican club C W Weeks of Iowa was elected secretary
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Offeers
Chicago
J. Hampton Moore
Philadelphia
Wag
National League of Repubblican Club
C. W. Weeks
Iowa
Shaw Gives Banks Aud Increases Credit to 130 Million
Secretary of the Treasury Shaw in New York announced banks will no longer have to carry reserves against government deposits secured by government bonds. The move frees about 30 million in credit and 15 million deposited with banks nationwide, easing monetary stringency and aiding railroads, ships, and banks.
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New York
Secretary of the Treasury
Shaw
Treasury
Maine
California
Minnesota
New Orleans
Internal Revenue
Snowstorm Triggers Plows by Mountain Railroads
Denver reports heavy snow with blizzard conditions above timber line. Buena Vista records three feet fallen, Alpine pass unusually severe for the season. Leadville reports 12 inches of snow and winds at 40 miles per hour as snow plows are dispatched to the front.
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Denver
Col
Buena Vista
Alpine Pass
Leadville
Miles sails for the Philippines amid voyage to Honolulu and Guam
In San Francisco on October 2 Lieutenant General Nelson A Miles departed aboard the transport Thomas for the Philippines. He will call at Honolulu and Guam with Lieut Col Maus and Mrs Maus and aides A S Flint and Julius Barteman. In Montpelier Vermont, the legislature elected John C McCullough of Bennington as governor after he failed to win a majority at the polls.
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San Francisco
Nelson A. Miles
Philippines
Thomas
Honolulu
Guam
Miles
M. P. Maus
Maus
A. S. Flint
Julius Barteman
Montpelier
John C. McCullough
Bennington
Vermont
Ohio
Johnson
Joseph M
Chaffee
Vieg
John Whittaker
Sia
John M. Burke
Chicago
Eta
Beta M. Hughes
West
Agriculture department seeks nearly five million in next year
Washington estimates of appropriations for the department of agriculture for the coming fiscal year, prepared by Secretary Wilson, total almost five million dollars. This compares with four million five hundred eight thousand nine hundred sixty dollars for the current year.
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WLI
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Wilson
Oldest Marnica Couple Celebrates 70th Anniversary
Burlington Wisconsin marks the seventieth wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs James Pattoute at their home on October 3. The couple, believed to be the oldest living married pair in the United States, celebrated together in quiet dignity.
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Burlington
Wis
James Pattoute
United States
Rural Free Delivery Routes Planned for Next Year
Rural Free Delivery announces 14000 routes effective July 1 and an additional 12000 routes projected in the next fiscal year's appropriation. The Washington agency outlines funding expectations and expansion targets.
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Washington
Turbulent Political and Social Turmoil Highlight Early History
A fragmented account notes cholera cases, deaths, and political shifts as governors and officials face opposition. It mentions endowments for convalescents, naval spending, bank standings, factory accidents, and unrest in Chicago among broader national concerns including labor, trusts, and reforms.
Unclear 19th Century Grain and Livestock Prices Report
Fragmented OCR text showing various commodity prices and notes for grains cattle hogs sheep butter and lard with scattered month references such as December January and September. Mentions Wheat Corn Oats Rye Potatoes and beef cattle in Texas and Nebraska regions with inconsistent spellings and garbled phrases.
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Perenne Ghicago
Texas
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