Various Global Notes and Local Vocations Highlighted
A litany of diverse items covers crime, politics, science, and culture. Mentions include Krolgorsz supporters facing penalties, Irkutsk language notes, Willoughby guiding St Louis World Fair social economy, Maine tourism economic impact, and Canadian Grand Trunk restocking. Also referenced are Cornell physics building film plans, Dewet and Tommy convoy rations, Italian art loss, Perrier’s funding plea, Brown and Purdue university faculty appointments, and South African stamps from Mafeking siege valued at up to 150 dollars.
Winter Wrap Styles Dominate Paris Fashion Forecast
Paris fashion notes say winter wrap sales are in full swing as gauzy lace coats fade. Three quarter length coats in pale gray broadcloth with art nouveau buckles lead a Russian blouse inspired trend, while black velvet options and elaborate hoods elevate carriage wear. The season favors structured jackets, sacque coats, and plaited trims in muted tones.
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Paris
Suede trims and tailored jackets headline winter wear
The description highlights close fitting outfits with white suede strap yokes, velvet basques, coral clasps, and, among coats and jackets, suede jackets in matching colors. It notes velvet collars, steel and dull gold thread embroidery, jet black stitched suede accents, jaunty golf green and scarlet cloth jackets, and mannish small turn over collars suited for morning and rainy wear, with Medici collars for formal wraps.
Velvet bolero fashions dominate winter gowns and suits
Nina Goodwin notes the continuing variegation of bolero styles in this winter season. Louis models influence skirt and coat suits while extra jackets follow Louis lines. sleeves range from bell to bishop with many fancy shapes. A hooded bolero in brown cheviot with seal brown suede trims attracts admirers.
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Brad
Page
Bishop
Nina Goodwin
Nature’s School at Stanbury Bronteland outdoors
In Stanbury Bronteland children learn outside in a nature based school. They wear clogs and shawls, speak an Anglo Danish dialect, yet begin to study seasons and basic science five years in. They roam fields year round and seek knowledge directly from nature.
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Stanbury
Bronteland
London’s Decline as World Port Cited by Dutch Paper
The Nieuwe Courant laments London losing port dominance as Grimsby and Hull capture trade while Liverpool Southampton Rotterdam Havre Bordeaux Bremen and Hamburg gain. The piece claims London is no longer the world’s warehouse.
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London
Grimsby
Hull
Liverpool
Southampton
Rotterdam
Havre
Bordeaux
Bremen
Hamburg
Nieuwe Courant
Stamps from Mafeking siege fetch high collector values
Unused six pence and shilling Mafeking siege stamps labeled Mafeking Besieged sell from 72 to 150 dollars. Boer stamps seized at Pietersburg, roughly printed from type and used by burghers in the field, may bring 25 dollars each as offered by collectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mafeking
Netersburg
Pietersburg
Illiteracy Rates Across States Stir New England Debate
In a New Hampshire sample, a larger share of voting age males are illiterate compared with Nebraska and Montana, challenging perceptions of literacy in traditional New England. The statement questions regional and demographic differences in education and civic readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Tribune
New England
New Hampshire
Prairie
Nebraska
Montana
Machinists Journal Reports Strike's Early Impact
The Machinists' Journal estimates that by month's start the nine hour strike shows success in 15 percent of shops, compromise in 15 percent, and loss in 10 percent of cases among involved shops.
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Machinists’ Journal
International Association of Machinists
Odd Legal Gap Lets Individuals Enter Building and Loan Field
A Des Moines discovery shows Iowa building and loan laws apply only to corporations, leaving individuals and partnerships free to operate. Auditor Merriam flagged the Home Co-Operative of Kansas City while Attorney General Mullan notes the code defines only corporations. legislature may close the loophole for future Regulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assembly
Des Moines
State House
Towa
Home Co-Operative Company of
Kansas City
Merriam
B. D. Beardsley
Home Co-Operative
Mullan
Sioux City clerks describe McKinley's shooting scene
Miss Tot Maher and Miss Jennie Richardson, clerks in Davidson's department store, witnessed the shooting of President McKinley at the Temple of Music on the Buffalo Exposition grounds. They did not see the weapon, but saw him near the president and heard the pistol report amid the chaotic crowd. They had earlier heard him speak and had planned to greet him at the music hall.
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Sioux City
Tot Maher
Jennie Richardson
Davidson
McKinley
Temple of Music
Buffalo Exposition Grounds
Tion
Czolgosz
Dedicate New College at LeMars by Western Union
The Western Union college in LeMars was dedicated by Bishop Stanford of Harrisburg with United Evangelical association clergy. The rebuilding follows a fire on August 14, 1900, after transfer to the Evangelical association. An endowment drive has raised 2237 of a 50000 goal. the Normal association donated the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New College
LeMars
Western Union College
Stanford
Harrisburg
United Evangelical Association
The
Evangelical Association
LeMars College
Normal Association
Wilke Iowa new town created near Webster City
A new town site named Wilke has been established on the Illinois Central railroad east of Webster City between Williams and Alden. The station house and an elevator are completed, and lots are surveyed with some residential construction underway. The town aims to provide a better grain market and shipping facilities for local farmers, reducing long hauls to market. The surrounding area is densely populated, and the town is expected to prosper due to convenient access for residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster City
Illinois Central
Williams
Alden
Wilke
William Wilke
Honey Bee Costs Sight of Eye
Mrs Andrew Alston of Dayton near Fort Dodge lost an eye after a bee sting to the eyeball. She was treated at Fort Dodge hospital where doctors removed the injured eye to prevent poisoning of the other eye, which may yet be saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Dodge
Andrew Alston
Dayton
Prisoners Escape From County Jail In Iowa District
Washington reports three Mahaska county prisoners sawed a jail window bar and fled. Sherif Teeter found the trio missing as a recapture followed. Bon Dickinson was recaptured near Veede after a chase from Kalona. James Duke and Samuel Williams headed southwest after stealing a horse and buggy near Havre. Duke faces burglary charges.
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Washington
Sherif Teeter
Bon Dickinson
Mahaska County
Oskalooza
Veede
James Duke
Samuel Williams
Kalon
Havre
Duke
Williams Indicted for Rape and Rewards Issued by Sheriff
Iowa News in Brief notes smallpox cases reported to the state board of health with two from Springville. A. H. Davidson travels to the Dakotas on land interests. Supreme Court judges meet Sept 28 ahead of Oct 1 term. Law students’ exams set for Oct 1 and 2. Sarah Kuhn appeal advances in Keokuk case. American Tontine Surety of Des Moines files articles of incorporation with $10,000 capital, directors W F Stouder H R Stouder and L B Hamilton.
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Iowa
State Board of Health
Springville
A. H. Davidson
Executive Council
Dakotas
South Dakota
Supreme Court
State House
Sarah Kuhn
Keokuk District Court
American Tontine Surety Company of
Des Moines
W. F
H. R. Stouder
L. B. Hamilton
Ice Plant for Farmers Invented by C. C. Potter
Emerson reports C. C. Potter has devised a device to produce pure ice for distant farmers. The system freezes well water in cans into solid cakes during winter, then stores the ice for use later, relying on nature to do the cooling.
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Emerson
C. C. Potter
Nature
Board of Control reports August 1900 savings rise
Des Moines convenes the monthly statistical report for August 1900 showing the general support fund credit balance at the end of August 1901 was $110,726.01, up from $99,426.06 on August 31, 1900, an increase of $11,299.95 attributed to economical management across expenditures by board members.
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Des Moines
Board of Control Monthly
Railway extension survey and municipal league meeting
A force at Waverly surveys for a direct Chicago Great Western extension from Fort Dodge to Chicago, and engineers lay track toward Oelwein to replace a longer Summer Street route. In Oskaloosa Mayor Wray calls Iowa Municipalities League meeting for October 9 to 11 to discuss city regulation matters and street issues with about 60 member cities.
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Waverly
Chicago Great Western
Fort Dodge
Chicago
Oelwein
Oskaloosa
Wray
State League of Iowa
State League of Iowa Municipalities
Maude Roosevelt Debuts as Queen of Spain at Wallack's
New York gossip notes Maude Roosevelt, cousin of Theodore Roosevelt, making her dramatic debut as the Queen of Spain in Don Caesar's Return at Wallack's. Born in New York and educated abroad, she trained vocally in Paris and joined James K. Hackett's company. Her marriage to Baron von Mumm Schwartzenstein ended soon after. she returned to the United States and pursues opera with guarded hopes.
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New York Dispatch
Maude Roosevelt
Spain
Don Caesar
President Roosevelt
Miss Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
Cornelius Roosevelt
Cornelia Roosevelt
Miss Maud
New York
Bridgeport
Conn
Baron Mumm von Schwartzenstein
Washington
Roosevelt
Mme. D’arona
Paris
James K. Hackett
Invitation to Iowa cities to visit and join association
W H Wray mayor invites all Iowa cities and towns not yet members to attend an association meeting. The note promises the visitor benefits, a tour of a well paved city, cement sidewalks, and a trolley line side trip, with hospitality and entertainment.
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Enterteu Emcessar Oy
Iowa
W. H. Wray
Last Words of President McKinley Faithful Dying Moment
The article recalls McKinley's final conscious words "Good-bye all, good-bye. It is God's way. His will be done." He murmured hymns, bowed to God, and died a Christian. His wife stayed by his side as he offered comfort and blessed her with his faith in God.
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McKinley
Belle of New York Cast List Highlights Mae Sailor
This year’s Belle of New York company features Mae Sailor a local favorite Beulah Dodge Edward J Connelley and Gertrude Rutledge among many others from last year’s cast.
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Belle of New York Company
Mae Sailor
Beulah Dodge
Edward J. Connelley
Gertrude Rutledge
Blanche Walsh Opens Joan of the Sword Hand Tour
Actress Blanche Walsh began her tour with the new play Joan of the Sword Hand in Detroit on September 16. The engagement will be followed by visits to several Eastern cities before a cross country trip to the West.
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Blanche Walsh
Joan of the Sword Hand
Detroit
Texas woman stages unactable play Blazer's Scraps
Mrs. Mary Ann Topping produced a new work titled Blazer's Scraps or What the Town Crier Cried described as utterly unactable. The season features J. M. Barrie's Quality Street with Maude Adams, first to be staged in Washington in October.
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Texas
Mary Ann Topping
J. M. Barrie
Maude Adams
Washington
Crowley Contemplates Move From News to Stage
Timothy J. Crowley, long associated with the New York World and known in journalistic circles, plans to leave the press for a theater career. He is praised for a marvelous voice and dramatic ability and is set to appear on the Metropolitan concert stage early this season.
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Timothy’ J. Crowley
New York World
Crowley
Metropolitan
The Paradise Poem and a Silk Treatment Note
A poem by Harry Arthur Hansen portrays the wanderer finding home in Paradise and love after long search. Included is a note on a Parisian silk treatment using collodion or celluloid to improve hygienic value. The piece ends with a marginal historic fact: eight Guiteau jurors, including foreman John P. Hanlin, survive into old age in Washington.
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Guiteau
Garfield
John P. Hanlin
Washington
Hale and
Hearty
Foreign born and parentage among voting age men
The Hartford Courant reports on men of voting age in three states. Michigan shows 718,478 men with 962,125 foreign born and 162,537 foreign parentage. Minnesota has 506,794 such men with 261,026 foreign born and 187,054 foreign parentage. Mississippi lists 349,177 such men with 5,026 foreign born and 5,750 foreign parentage.
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Michigan
Hartford Courant
Minnesota
Mississippi
Pittsburg Manufacturer Aaron French Funds Third Georgia Tech Scholarship
Aaron French, a Pittsburg manufacturer noted for large gifts to the Georgia School of Technology, has established a third scholarship at the institution to support deserving students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aaron French
Pittsburg
Georgia School of Technology
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Krolgosz
Newen
Prussia
Nevak
Irkutsk
Siberia
William Willoughby
Detment of
St.outs
Maine
Grand Trunk Railway of Canada
Canada
Department of Physics
Cornell University
Tommy
Byeneral Dewet
Dewet
Pall Mall Gazette
Marquis Gagliardis
Monteleone
Calabria
M. Perrier
Jardines Plan
Detment of Labor
Willoughby
United States
Alexander Merkelsohn
Brown University
Winslow Upton
Meljohn
Brown
Department of Philoso
J. J. B. J. Jonas
Purdue University
Indiana
Alonzo Williams
Jonas Gradd
University of Wisconsin
Univer{ of Chicago
Nature’s School
Teeter
Board of Control Economy
the Paradise
Harry Arthur Hansen
Eiffel Tower
Gay Paree
Gotham
Matterhorn
Alon
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