Winter palace court balls loot list and odd notices
The Pella Chronicle reports items lost at court balls during the season including decorations, diamond rings, brooches, a jeweled comb, three jeweled fans, pocket handkerchiefs, a sword, rubber overshoes, and a latch key. Other brief items note X ray tests on gems, a London dispatch about Charles Rothschild’s fleas, a spelling challenge by Prof. David Jones, and a hermit in Virginia found with cash and bank deposits in nearby towns.
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St. Petersburg
Winter Palace
Prince Henry of Prussia Writes Music and Scoring For Winds
Prince Henry of Prussia spends his spare time composing music. An excellent pianist and improvisator, he has created a graceful gavotte soon to be published in Germany. He has also completed scoring parts for a wind instrument orchestra. The German emperor shows interest, having himself composed a march.
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Prince Henry
Prussia
Germany
Sundial Sparked Lord Kelvin’s Scientific Path
A small tenant farmer’s son in County Down became Lord Kelvin after a chance encounter with an forgotten village churchyard sundial. The dial’s hidden meanings redirected his life toward natural phenomena. Also, a pane in Weisbaden drew royal names from George of Greece, Denmark’s king, the czar, and the kaiser, amid a bid war between a British diplomat and an American millionaire.
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Lord Kelvin
County Down
King George
Greece
Park Hotel
Weisbaden
King
Denmark
George
Kaiser
Young Dennison Bell Heir of German Firebug Father Dies
Dennis Bell, son of Dr. Christopher H. Bell, heir to millions, was confined at Bloomingdale asylum after insanity proved him a firebug who once set Newport villas ablaze two years ago. His conduct caused a grands heartache to his father before dying in Germany.
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Dennison’ H. Bell
Bloomingdale Asylum
Christopher H. Bell
Germany
Bell
Newport
Largest known tree found near Grant National Park perimeter
A colossal tree was discovered just inside the California border near Grant National Park, within the United States Forest Reserve. Measured at four feet above ground its girth is 98 feet, at six feet 93 feet, and at one foot above ground the circumference reaches 108 feet. It sits among a stand of similar giants about three miles from Converse Basin.
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Geneval Grant National Park
California
United States Forest Reserve
Converse Basin
California growers adopt frost alarm contrivances
Electric devices that ring a bell when frost nears have been used by California fruit growers. The system uses a battery and a bell to alert workers to impending cold, allowing rapid protection of crops.
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California
Turner shoots two executives then dies in Wall Street office
New York, Oct 18. William C. Turner, former president and treasurer of Climax Bottling, used an automatic pistol to kill W. J. Mallard and Robert Hamilton, then shot himself. A second loaded revolver was found. The trio were in Cantor Adams & McIntyre offices amid a settlement dispute over a $5,100 shortage. Turner, 45, lived in Mount Vernon, and was cousin of Gov Odell. A $2,700 certified check was found on Turner. The incident followed a planned noon meeting to finalize a partial settlement.
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New York
William C. Turner
Climax Bottling Company
W. J. Mallard
Robert Hamilton
Turner
Cantor, Adams & McIntyre
Wallstreet
Mt. Vernon
Gov
Odell
President Gantor
Borough of
Manhattan
Mallard
Hamilton
Gantor, Adams & McIntyre
Coal Strike Settled Boosts Trade Outlook in 1902
Brightens the outlook as Bradstreet notes the settlement of the coal strike ends a major trade constraint and may reduce fuel prices this winter. Retail trade improves with cooler weather and fall events, while Dun & Co reports transportation remains the main weakness and weekly failures reach 206 in the United States and 24 in Canada.
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New York
Bradstreet's
R. G. Dun & Co
Weekly Review of Trade
United States
Canada
The Crops Abroad
The department of agriculture reports a cool wet European summer delaying 1902 harvests. Europe faces partial fulfillment with some damaged grain and spoilage. Millers may seek good dry grain to blend with home supplies to meet demand.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Europe
Army downs to 59600 as war department trims force
Washington October 16 The war department promulgated a general order reducing the army to 59600, the minimum prescribed by law. The cut comes by presidential direction as the Philippines situation is deemed comparatively peaceful, making the 65000 man strength unnecessary.
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Washington
War Department
Philippines
Bond Purchase Offer by Secretary Shaw for Sinking Fund
Washington Oct 18 Secretary Shaw telegraphed to the treasury to buy on Friday and Saturday any United States four per cent bonds of the 1925 loan at 137% plus interest. Bonds may be presented through Oct 20 for payment as of Oct 18. Subtreasury disbursed 11,293,789 on bonds of 8,253,400 face value, including a 5,000,000 block from a single syndicate led by National City Bank and others. another 3,000,000 to 4,000,000 is expected today.
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Washington
Shaw
Chicago
Treasury Department
United States
Department
New York
National City Bank
Fiske & Robinson, Harvey, Fiske & Sons
Vermilye & Co
Farson, Leach & Co
Responsibility Fixed In Roosevelt Bodyguard Death Inquest
The October finding from Pittsfield Massachusetts states that unlawful acts of James J. Kelly conductor and Euclid Madden motorman of the electric car that struck President Roosevelt's carriage contributed to the death of William Craig, the president's bodyguard, in the September accident.
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Pittsfield
Mass
Roosevelt
William Craig
James 7. Kelly
Euclid Madden
Craig
Death by Self Inflicted Shot in Green Bay Man
Fred Hollman Jr., 26, son of Green Bay postmaster F. A. Hollman, shot himself Wednesday night. He left a note urging others to seek a right life and warned that a sport is not a worthy path. The incident occurred in his room where the deed was done.
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Green Bay
Wis
Fred Hollman, Jr
F. A. Hollman
Hollman
Onward Silver Breaks Two Mile Track Record
Lexington news reports Onward Silver the chestnut son of On ward and Sylvan Maid ran two miles on the Kentucky Breeders association track Wednesday in 4 2914, breaking the American two mile record of 4 32 set by Greenlander in 1893.
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Lexington
Onward Silver
Onward
Sylvan Maid
Kentucky Breeders’ Association
Evergreen man convicted in 1871 killing
In Evergreen Alabama on October 17 in circuit court Albert Brown a colored man aged 66 has been found guilty of killing Levi Brown in 1871 and sentenced to life imprisonment. The case marks a long-delayed verdict in a historic town murder.
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Evergreen
Ala
Albert Brown
Levi Brown
New York Yacht Club Accepts Lipton Cup Challenge
The New York Yacht Club sent a cablegram to Sir Thomas Lipton accepting the challenge for the American Cup under the same conditions as last race, signaling readiness to defend the trophy.
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New York
The
New York Yacht Club
Thomas Lipton
Trains Collide Near Reelsville Kill Two Injured Six
At Reelsville Indiana a west bound Vandalla train and the Terre Haute and Indianapolis accommodation collided mid afternoon killing two men and seriously injuring six others. The dead are Fred H. Hermanson a mail clerk from Greencastle and G B Kilby from Marshallville Pennsylvania. Inver Paced damage reported and investigation underway.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Vandalla
Terre Haute
Reelsville
Here
Fred H. Hermaon
Greencastle
G. B. Kilby
Marshallville
Moon Observers Record Total Eclipse in Chicago
Clipas of the Moon Chicago Oct 17 thousands of people observed a total eclipse in the city as night fell. Public interest surged with clear skies enabling widespread views and reports noted the event across multiple neighborhoods.
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Chicago
Great Stake Ended and Coal Strike Settled
Washington reports the great coal strike ended after a six member commission led by Carroll D. Wright will arbitrate to adjust operator miner differences. President Mitchell plans to urge immediate resumption of mining with operations expected next week. The commission will review eight hour day wage increases tonnage ton, union recognition and other labor demands.
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Washington
Carroll D. Wright
Mitchell
Miners’ Union
Root
Roosevelt
Arbitration Commission
Delaware & Hudson Company
Plymouth
Roosevelt Appoints Arbitration Commission For Miners Strike
In a brisk White House session labor leaders and operators agreed on a five member arbitration panel headed by City officials and including E E Clark a union leader and Bishop Spalding. Officials say the commission will thoroughly assess all issues between miners and operators to prevent future troubles.
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White House
Organized Labor
E. E. Clark
The
Order of Railway Conductors
Bishop Spalding
Illinois
Mitch
Memcommission
Siamese princes honor Washington at Mount Vernon
Oct 15 in Washington District the Siamese crown prince and his brother laid two wreaths on Washington's tomb during their Mount Vernon visit. The gesture honors the legacy of the first U.S. president as dignitaries tour the estate.
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Veibute
Washington
Mount Vernon
Naval Veteran Dead at McLean Asylum
Rear Admiral Thomas O. Selfridge U S N retired died at the McLean asylum in Waverly on Wednesday October 16 details indicate a long naval career and retirement status with emphasis on his passing in a Boston dated report.
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Boston
Thomas
Selfridge
McLean Asylum
Waverly
Senator William P. Dilligigham Re-elected in Vermont
In Montpelier the state legislature confirms the reelection of William P. Dilligigham as United States senator with party designation D despite a split vote. The result solidifies party control amid a contentious session in October.
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Ak Montpelier
Hag
William P
Dilligigham
United States
Justice Act Swiftly Hangs Murderer in Texas
Jim Buchanan colored man was tried in Nacogdoches after pleading guilty to the Hicks family murder. He was hanged within two hours of sentence, guarded by five militia companies as mobs threatened to seize him. Authorities moved quickly amid tense crowds and disrupted telegraph and rail lines.
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Hicks
Texas
Nacogdoches
Tex
Jim Buchanan
Buchanan
Spradley
Spradiley
Bowers
San Augustine
Shreveport
Henderson
Wisconsin man dies at eighty three in La Crosse
A long list of brief notices touches on deaths in Wisconsin and New York, bank failures, accidents, and political remarks. Andrew Quinn of Wisconsin dies at 83 in La Crosse. Harry F. Longnecker, a notable wing shot, passes at age 44. Princeton’s president Patton elected to a seminary post. Roosevelt’s hazing policy noted. European press praises his strike settlement. Cuban distress rises and wages stagnate. A pole expedition sponsor Dr. Evelyn Baldwin plans voyage. Chicago port figures show loan and cash shifts.
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Enang
Andrew Quinn
Wisconsin
Yeaars
Schoonep Pretorgl
John's
N. P
New York
Bankig Gilman, Son & Co
New York City
Chinnang
Manila
Japan
Chrisina Hirer
Roosevelt Hash
Point Military Academy
Awl
Harry F. Longnecker
Allent
Francis J. Patton
Fe Hdent
Princeton Universe
Pring Logical Seminary
Palma
United
Interi
Europe
Andi
Firmin
Bahamas
Gonaives
Ters
Thement
Washington
Great Lakes
Una
Roosey
Shaw
Ove
Santiago
Municipal
William Ziegler
New Ys
Evelyn J. Baldwin
Baldwin
North Pole
Shang” Draper
United States Packing company incorporated in Trenton
IS INCORPORATED, Trenton, N. J., Oct. 18. The United States Packing company was incorporated with an authorized capital of 1 million dollars, expected to rise to about 50 million. It may buy cattle and livestock and operate as butchers, packers, storekeepers, and run steamship lines. Incorporators are Horace S. Gould, Frederick K. Seward, and Kenneth K. McLaren, clerks in a New Jersey corporate agency.
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Trenton
N. J
United States Packing Company
Beef Combine
Horace S. Gould
Frederick K. Seward
Kenneth K. McLaren
New Jersey Corporation
Yawboat found bottom-up. ten missing in Lake Erie sinking
Cleveland reports the yawboat from the steamer C B Lockwood, after sinking Monday, was found bottom-up by Ashtabula. ten men who left in the boat are missing and presumed drowned. In Youngstown, Mary Joseph dies after poisoned coffee. three relatives in serious condition and Nicholas Joseph charged. London notes Earl Roberts invited to visit the United States with near-certain acceptance by Roberts in December 1908.
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Cleveland, C
J.C. Gilchrist
C. B. Lockwood
Ashtabula
Youngstown
Mary Joseph
George Tupe
Chady Joseph
Wiliam Abraham
Nicholas Joseph
Roosevelt to be entertained at Cleveland home in Princeton
The announcement from Princeton New Jersey states President Roosevelt will be entertained at Grover Cleveland's home if his health permits attending the October 25 inauguration of President Woodrow Wilson, marking a planned high profile appearance in the eventful political period.
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Princeton
N. J
Roosevelt
Grover Cleveland
Woodrow Wilson
Tragic double murder and infant death near Mount Pleasant
In Mount Pleasant Michigan on October 1, Arch Woodin, son in law of Joseph Gulick and his wife, killed them at their home and also killed his own baby. A divorce suit filed by Woodin’s wife is linked to the tragedy.
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Mount Pleasant
Mich
Joseph Gulick
Here
Archie Woodin
Fulso
Woodin
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Lord Rothschild
Charles
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Lancaster
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Earlville
Syracuse
Utica
Cortland
Hamel
de ‘Maces
Coal Strike Commission
Coal Commission
Presifgent Roosevelt
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Mr. Sargent
Messrs. Bacon
George W. Perkins
J.P. Morgan & Co
Mr. Mitchell
Perkins
Qmcini
John M., Wilson
Army
Ashington
D. C
Naval Service of the United Parker
Wilmington
United States Order of ‘Railway
Bial Aoa Hi Feoaling
Peoria
Wilkesbarre
Rooosevelt
Commission of Arbitration
Cosen
Justice Acts
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Hin Crime
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Edwin Booth
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America
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Earl Roberts
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