Collage of world news items reported in the Plattsmouth Journal
The page notes diverse items including a Union Pacific machinists strike claim of 75 percent at work, a Mexican birth in El Paso, J A Gantz’s quarantine arrest in Wyoming, a U S anti trust conference matter, E A Bessey touring Russia for plants, a $200 reward for W J Alexander over Omaha shooting, Iglesias Costa Rica political challenge, a planned duel, Park City mine verdict absolving officials, John W Gates’ control of Colorado Fuel and Iron, Morosini sending $100 000 to rebuild Venice campanile, Cambria Steel wage advances, Philippine cholera totals, Cape Colony harbor work extension, Chicago & Alton president deny Southern Pacific link, Bergen Norway court circle yacht visit, Kansas charity board appointment, California fruit shipments figures, King Edward pardon petition drive for Florence Maybrick, Hobson rescues a woman in St Louis, Baer resigns for mission post, Minneapolis arrest call for F W Ames, Clayton Mississippi crime, Iowa Army reunion rail rate approval.
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J. A. Gantz
Wyoming
United States
E. A. Bessey
United States Department of Agriculture
Russia
America
Steele
Nebraska
W. J. Alexander
Charles Hall
Omaha
Madison
Iglesias
Costa Rica
San Jose
Park City
Utah
Daly-West
John W. Gates
New York
Colorado Fuel and Iron Company
Giovanni P. Morosini
Venice
Campanile
Cambria Steel Company
Philippine
Manila
Capetown
London Daily Mail
Table Bay
Cape Colony
Felton
Chicago & Alton Railroad
Southern Pacific
The
Alton
J. N. Faithorn
Bergen
Norway
William
C. L. F. Robinson
New York Yacht Club
California
British-American Society of
Colorado
Edward VII
Florence Maybrick
Woking
Richmond Pearson Hobson
St. Louis
May Cerf
Mississippi
Hobson
John Willis Baer
Christian Endeavor Society
Presbyterian Board of Home Missions
Minneapolis
Dreger
F. W. Ames
Clayton
Miss
William Oder
Virginia Tucker
Knox
Iowa Society Army of the Philippines
National Society
Council Bluffs
Secretary Root Urges Military Colleges for Officers Training
Secretary Root calls for reopening army schools and expanding Fort Leavenworth into a general college and a Washington war college. He stresses new lieutenants lack systematic military education and urges officers to cooperate and study to qualify for independent command.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Spain
Congress
Fort Leavenworth
General and Staff College
War College
Washington
Engineer
War College Board
Army
Military Academy
Weather and agriculture report and census data overview
The bulletin notes a cold wet spell in the week with heavy rain in eastern counties. Wheat stacking progressed, oats damaged, corn tasseling, and potatoes rotting concerns. A census bulletin on US agriculture 1900 reports 793,567 farms valued at 16.67 billion, average farm size 146 acres, 40 percent cultivated, Missouri to New York reference states, Texas leading in farm count, and livestock, hay and grain, dairy, cotton, and coffee farm values detailed.
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Nebraska Sd
Bulletin
Washington
Census Bureau
United States
The
Missouri
Iowa
Illinois
Indiana
Ohio
Pennsylvania
New York
Texas
Alabama
Georgia
Iinois
Kentucky
Michigan
Mississippi
North Carolina
Tennessee
Mackay Family Telegrams From Saxonia Embalmed Remains
A wireless message from Clarence H Mackay aboard the Saxonia reports plans to contact the Campania. Remains of John W Mackay are embalmed and placed in a metallic coffin in the Mackay residence music room, with flowers and many cards arriving. Mrs Mackay is described as well as could be expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Mackay
Mackay
Phelan Sends Donation to Irish Parliamentary Leader
London news reports Mayor Phelan of San Francisco sending John Redmond £500 for the nationalist fund. A letter states evictions on the De Freyne estates were aimed at crushing the party and the political home of the Irish people, with Phelan urging a strong defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phelan
London
San Francisco
John Redmond
Irish Parliamentary Party
Nationalist Fund
de Freyne
Redmond
Murdered Sheep Herder’s Body Found in Fergus County
The body of W. C. Craft, sought for the Lewiston murder of Walter McClure, was discovered in northern Fergus county. An unsigned letter claimed Craft killed McClure and that he preferred death to capture, shooting himself with the same weapon.
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Helena
Mont
W. C. Craft
Lewiston
Fergus County
Walter McClure
Brown in the Elbe Steamer Cut In Two By Tug
The Primus steamed from Buxtehude carrying 185 passengers when a river collision near Blankenez split it in two and the Hansa tug tried to aid. About fifty sailors and excursionists were drowned with thirteen bodies recovered. Thousands watched as divers recovered victims along the beach.
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Inburg
Hansa
Primus
Buxtehude
Province of Hanover
Prussia
Blankenez
Nienstdeten
Ellbeck
Hamburg
Pope Farewell Audience With Taft at Rome
The pope received Governor Taft and his party in a farewell audience at noon. They arrived by two carriages, wore formal attire, and were greeted by Swiss guards and papal officials before meeting the pope. In Omaha and Taft’s cattle market, beef steers sold up to 15 dollars, but many grades were slow, with hogs easing and sheep and lamb prices listed across several classes.
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Rome
Taft
Vatican
Judge Smith
Porter
O'Gorman
Mer. Bislett
Papal Court
Pontifical Apartments
Reid Party Returns From Scotland Tour to London
Mr and Mrs Whitelaw Reid completed a Scotland tour and traveled to Skibo Castle in Sutherland to meet Andrew Carnegie. Carnegie hosted a large party and saw them off in a four in hand to the station. The Reids will sail for New York on Saturday July 26 after canceling most engagements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Scotland
Mrs. Reid
Lord Rosebery
General Barnes Dies in San Francisco
General Barnes died in San Francisco after a rapid decline from March illness. Born February 11, 1836 at West Point, New York, he was a Civil War staff officer on General Porter’s command and formerly law partner of Joseph H. Choate in 1860.
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General Barnes
San Francisco
Cal
Barnes
United States Army
West Point
N. Y
Joseph H. Choate
England
Fitz John Porter
Search for Buried Treasure Sailor Quest Sets Sail
SAN FRANCISCO July 23 The schooner Hermann sails for the south seas on a pleasure trip but reportedly seeks buried treasure of 70 million dollars said to be hidden on an island by mutinous Japanese ship crew. Captain James Brown leads the vessel with four or five eastern friends. The schooner cost eighteen thousand dollars to fit out.
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San Francisco
Cal
Hermann
South Seas
James Brown
Herman
Teenager Shoots Sweetheart Over Marital Hope
Leavenworth Kansas July 23 Theodore Pullen aged 19 shot Leila Madren aged 14 in the back killing her. He acted after her step father Charles Peppard a carpenter refused to sanction the marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth
Kan
Theodore Pullen
Leila Madren
Charles Peppard
Bryan breakfasts with party in Cumberland on tour
William Jennings Bryan and his daughter were guests for supper in Cumberland Maryland as they traveled from Cumberland to Allentown Pennsylvania then Portland Maine. The stop marks a routine leg of his political tour.
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Mr. Bryan
Cumberland
William Jennings Bryan
Allentown
Portland
Boy Dies of His Injuries in Nebraska Yard Accident
Grand Island Nebraska July 23 Frank Pulver son of C D Pulver died from internal injuries after being run over by a box car while playing around the Union Pacific yards and taking rides.
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Grand Island
Neb
Frank
C. D. Pulver
Union Pacific
Conscience Fund Gift Sent in Two Parts
A New York customs collector received a $20 gold certificate mailed in two pieces. The sender, signing as Conscientia, sent one part to the New York collector and the other from Jersey City to the Treasury Department, marking an unusually split conscience offering to the treasury.
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Washington
Treasury
Transport Sumner Arrives with Troops From Manila
SAN FRANCISCO July 23 The United States transport Sumner arrived from Manila with more than 100 cabin officers and 3 lies enlisted men of the thirteenth infantry and 226 of the fourth Two soldiers died on the voyage including Private Kelly died of pneumonia and the private son of an officer is listed among casualties.
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Sumner
San Francisco
United States
Manila
Kelly
Irish Census Returns Emigration From Ireland Tops Three Million
London reports the final summary of the Irish census showing that in fifty years more than 3,000,000 people left Ireland and about 80 percent of them settled in the United States.
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London
Ireland
United States
Druggists May Meet in Waterloo
Waterloo may host the next state convention of Iowa druggists after Sioux City closed with no meeting place. The Blackhawk County Druggists association will decide, with Waterloo included, and Cedar Falls reports a strong local group ready to land the event.
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Waterloo
Cedar Falls
Druggists of
Iowa
Sioux City
Blackhawk County Druggists’ Association
Ferry sinks on Volga drowning fifty eight harvesters
A ferryboat crossing the Volga at Beresniki sank today, drowning fifty eight harvesters. Authorities report the accident occurred near St Petersburg on July 22. Rescue efforts are ongoing as investigators probe the incident and weather conditions.
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ST. Petersburg
Volga
Beresniki
Treasury balances show available cash and gold holdings
Washington July 22 Today's treasury balance report shows available cash of 199 676 951 dollars and gold holdings of 99 78 037 dollars excluding the 150 million gold reserve in the redemption division.
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Treasury
Washington
Hastings Hail Storm Roils Ada Farming District
A severe hailstorm swept through the Ada area in Hastings Nebraska on July 22, damaging crops and property. Local reports describe heavy winds and sizable hail disrupting farms and homes. No fatalities reported. details pending from emergency crews and insurance assessments.
Haytian Turmoil Deepens as Forces Move on Port au Prince
From Port au Prince on July 22 the Haytian crisis grows as General Jumeau, backing Firmin, heads toward the capital while General Salnave and a strong force march for Cape Haytien to engage General Nord, the war minister. The provisional government is split into four factions, lacking authority, and the population is divided. It is feared Firmin faces little resistance in advancing on the city.
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Port AU Prince
Hapti
Hayti
Jean Jumeau
M. Firmin
General Salnave
Cape Haytien
General Nord
Ochs Buys Public Ledger in Philadelphia
Adolph S. Ochs purchased the Philadelphia Public Ledger from George W. Childs Drexel and the Drexel estate. Possession was immediately transferred and Ochs pledged no radical changes to the Ledger’s appearance. Ochs already owns the New York Times Philadelphia Times and Chattanooga Times.
Chili and Peru to resume relations soon
Lima report says reliable sources indicate Chilean and Peruvian relations will be resumed shortly. The Chilean government reportedly seeks settlement of outstanding questions and Peru is believed ready to dispose of them with little difficulty.
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Chili
Peru
Lima
Extensive Preparations for Assembly in Fullerton
Fullerton Nebraska prepares for the Central Nebraska assembly to run August 11 to 22 with one fare rates already secured on several railroads. The event is expected to draw a large attendance and features extensive planning and coordination.
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Fullerton
Neb
Central Nebraska Assembly
Sage Has Narrow Escape
New York July 22 Russell Sage had a narrow escape from serious injury this afternoon when his foot slipped while boarding a Broadway car and he was dragged fifteen feet before the car stopped. His secretary helped him to his feet and he was unhurt though badly shaken. He reported no ill effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Russell Sage
Mr. Sage
Heavy rains flood Keuka region after long downpour
Heavy rains drenched the Keuka lake area over the last thirty six hours causing widespread floods. Water overflowed streams and basins inundating basements and disrupting daily life.
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New York
Pennyan
N. Y
Keuka
Bashes
Cattle Hogs and Sheep Prices From Market Report
CATTLE active with steady to strong tone. hogs opened steady to strong and closed easier with mixed prices. sheep and lambs bid higher for some and lower for others. Prices listed include Texas and Indian steers at 2.25 to 94.25, native sheep 4.00 to 5.00, hogs from 7.10 to 7.95, and stockers 2.00 to 5.30.
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Western Fed
Texas
Ends Career on Gallows in Toronto
Fred Lee Rice was hanged in Toronto for the murder of Constable William Boyd on June 4, 1901. He faced the execution with calm faith, praying with a spiritual adviser and smiling as the hangman entered. Rice and two accomplices were on trial for robbing the Aurora post office. a revolver-filled package was tossed into the carriage, and Rice seized a weapon to shoot Boyd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Fred Lee Rice
William Boyd
Rice
Illinois
Frank Rutledge
Tohmas Jones
Aurora
Court House
Boyd
Pay Honor to Carnegie
The freedom of St Andrews Scotland was conferred this afternoon on Andrew Carnegie Lord Elgin and Lord Balfour of Burleigh trustees of the Carnegie university fund.
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Carnegie
London
St. Andrews
Scotland
Andrew Carnegie
Lord Elgin
Lord Balfour of
Burleigh
Carnegie University Fund
Abolition of Philippine Division Imminent Under Davis
Washington July 19 it is probable that the division of the Philippines will be abolished when General Davis assumes command September 30 and it will be reorganized as a department with several districts.
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Washington
Division of the
Philippines
Davis
Capetown Women Present Mrs Steyn Purse Before Europe Voyage
Capetown women gave Mrs Steyn a purse of £1000 as she and her husband the ex president of the Orange River Colony prepared to sail for Europe.
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Capetown
Steyn
Orange River Colony
Europe
Wertz Sentenced to Year in Penitentiary for Forged Checks
Nebraska City July 21. Harry C Wertz arrested for passing forged checks on several merchants was sentenced to one year in the penitentiary.
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Nebraska City
Neb
Harry C. Wertz
Comptroller Issues Call for Bank Conditions
Washington July 19 The comptroller of the currency issued a call for the condition of national banks at the close of business July 16.
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Washington
Comptroller of the Currency
Hold Up Rock Island Train Near Fort Worth
Two masked men attempted to derail a south bound Rock Island passenger train between Saginaw and Newark. They piled telegraph poles on the track and fled after engineer Knight and fireman Mosier fired on them, preventing boarding.
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Rock Island
Fort Worth
Tex
Saginaw
Newark
Knight
Mosier
Record of a Marrying Parson Sparks Local Reunion
The sixth annual reunion of the Rev. W. L. Meese Matrimonial Association was held in Noein Grove near LaGrange Indiana on June 14. Members are the hundreds of couples married by Mr Meese, who keeps accurate records of his unions and claims no other preacher can show an equal total. It is said that none of his marriages have ended in divorce.
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W. L. Meese
Noein Grove
LaGrange
Ind
Meese
Self-praise as a broad advertising medium author a universal reach
The sentence notes that self-praise acts as a long distance advertising medium with universal circulation implied. It emphasizes the pervasive reach of self-promotional messaging across channels.
Curzon's Elephant Beaters Arrive for Mysore Hunt
Two hundred native beaters from eastern Bengal are being brought to Mysore to assist at the elephant hunt arranged for Lord Curzon for the installation of the young Maharajah in August. The speaker often values his own voice above others.
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Curzon
Bengal
Mysore
Lord Curzon
Maharajah
Aalster’s Love Becomes Expensive Only If Rival Slater Appears
A local intrigue centers on Aalster and a rival named Slater where affection leaks into costly consequences. The situation hints at social maneuvering and possible financial stakes amid meddling parties.
Where Poe Worked in Richmond Gets Commemorative Tablet
The building where Edgar Allan Poe edited the Southern Literary Messenger in Richmond Virginia still stands and a proposal seeks to place a commemorative tablet on its walls to mark Poe's editorship and residence there.
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Poe
Edgar Allan Poe
Southern Literary Messenger
Richmond
If I could have had Dodd's Kidney Pills years ago
Sonoma Michigan July 21 set Mr De los Hutchins says if he had taken Dodd's Kidney Pills 25 years ago he would not be crippled He served 1861 to 1864 in Louisiana swamps contracting rheumatism which caused pain until Fred Parker the local druggist urged him to try Dodd's Kidney Pills After four boxes the back hip and leg pains disappeared and Hutchins reported great improvement though hands feet and knees are still drawn out of shape
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Sonoma
Mich
Delos Hutchins
Dodd
Hutchins
Louisiana
Fred Parker
Mr. Parker
Mr. Hutchins
Mr. Hutchina
England’s Climate Warms Over Half Century
England’s climate has grown warmer with Great Britain’s average temperature up about 1.13 degrees in fifty years. January now runs about 3 degrees warmer than in the past, reflecting a noticeable shift in seasonal warmth.
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England
Great Britain
Wabash Announces Summer Excursion Rates and Stops
Greatly reduced rates via New York and return to Atlantic City and return from Chicago. Omaha and other cities listed with prices. Tickets on sale July 17 and August 7 14 with stopovers at Detroit and Niagara Park. Wabash routes via Detroit and Niagara Falls offer stowovers and special summer rates. Inquiries at 1601 Farnam or Harry K Moores Omaha.
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New York
Atlantic City
Chicago
Omaha
Detroit
Niagara Park
Niagara Falls
Wabash Railroad
Wabash New City
Farnam St
Harry EK. Moores
Neb
Notre Dame University advertises catalog free of charge
Notre Dame University invites readers to obtain a free catalogue and information on terms and courses. It notes a thorough preparatory school, a Commercial Course of one or two years, and St Edward's Hall for younger boys. The college emphasizes thorough class work and devoted care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Notre Dame University
West
The
Coun
Advertisement Phrase Highlights Starch and Memory
A fragment notes a slogan praising Evous Hold and claims four or more for WWo cents compared to other cold water starch brands. It also asserts that a man with a good memory knows when to forget.
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted as Cure All
The advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a universal cure for catarrh, describing it as constitutional and taken internally. It claims to cure through blood and mucous surfaces action and offers one hundred dollars for any case that fails, urging readers to request testimonials from F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo.
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Hell
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Sreneese Th. Ball
Liberty Means Letting Your Wife Do As She Pleases
A provocative line hints at domestic power dynamics, suggesting freedom in marriage by allowing a wife autonomy and choice in daily life. The remark frames liberty as mutual respect within a traditional relationship.
Lake Okoboji Ad Offers Milwaukee Railway Travel
Lake Okoboji is promoted as an economical and delightful vacation spot reachable from Omaha via the Milwaukee Railway. The pitch highlights altitude near 2000 feet, cool air, a deep clear lake, timbered shores, fishing boating and bathing, moderate priced hotels, and asks readers to contact the Milwaukee Railway City office at 1504 Farnam Street for full information.
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Milwaukee Railway
Omaha
Farnam Street
F. A. Nash
Gen
Western
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T. B. Bates, Publishers
Platts
el Paso
Root
Washington, D. C
Cuba
Saxonia
Liverpool
Boston
Clarence H. Mackay
John W. Mackay
Campania
Brown
Elbe
Pope
South Omaha
Kansas City
Bouth Omaha
Reids
Carnegies
Hastings, Neb
Ada
Haytien
Sage
Canada
Aalster
Slater
Via
University OF Notre Dame
Notre Dame
Howard
Okoboji
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