Miscellaneous 1900s Briefs From United States and Europe
Russell Sage to pay taxes on 2 000 000 dollars this year. Several cities ban powder on July Fourth. Pennsylvania leads shipbuilding with New York second and California third. Sweden sent three quarters of four million boxes of matches imported last year. Atlantic City police motor car used for intoxicated prisoners. Major James H. Pond loses right leg to save life. Henry F. Greene named to civil service commission succeeding Garfield. Fourteen killed and thirteen injured at Woolwich arsenal Lyddite factory explosion. John Gollmar, ex editor of Servian paper, residing in Janesville Wis. Mortality in Hawaii high from consumption. Nickel extraction works at Clydach near Swansea troubled physicians. Mayor Studley seeks Roosevelt visit for Spanish war veterans reunion in September. Indianapolis youth Will Zimmerman to loop the loop. dies from fall. Gladstone memorial approval for Edinburgh design. Budget deficit 58 million francs. Consular appointments announced. Chicago-St Paul railroads rate troubles unresolved. Miss Jean Ankrom dies in Ponce Puerto Rico. GE attachment suit for 50 million dollars. Ismay and Wilding join Morgan to New York. Dan McCloskey dies in Dillon Montana. U S Consul Canton reports ransom rescue by gunboat Callao. W J Bryan to lecture July 9 at Ottawa Chautauqua. Mad Mullah threats British lines. Indians of five civilized tribes shrinking racial identity. Missouri owed 441 274 69 for Civil War troops. Grant candidate for U S vice president. Electric streetcars killed 1 216 and injured 47 428 in twelve years. Cumberland and Intrepid training ships approved. Dubuque streetcar strike closures.
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Woolwich Arsenal
England
John Gollmar
Queen Draga
Janesville
Wis
Board of Health of
Hawaii
Clydach
Swansea
Studley
New Haven
Conn
President Roosevelt
Indianapolis
Will Zimmerman
Ray Stevens
Gladstone
Edinburgh
Pittendrigh MacGillivray
H. Rouvier
J. G. Foster
Ottawa
R.W. Bliss
Vienna
J. W. Long
Patras
E. H. Higgins
Mass
Berne
Chicago-St. Paul Roads
Jean Ankrom
Waynesburg
Porto Rico
Ponce
United States Circuit
Boston
General Electric Company
S. F. van Choate
J. Bruse Ismay
White Star Line
Henry Wilding
International Mercantile Marine Company
J. P. Morgan
Oceanic
New York
Dan McCloskey
Dillon
Montana
Stone
McCloskey
United States
McWade
Canton
State Department
Callao
Kan
Chautauqua Assembly Management
W. J. Bryan
Missouri
San Diego
Cal
U. S. Grant
Cumberland
Intrepid
Board of Construction
Dubuque
Roosevelt Again Set to Call Congress November Ninth
President Roosevelt plans an extraordinary session starting November 9 to tackle the Cuban treaty and tariff questions. Republicans seek to limit debate after the regular session begins in December, while rural free delivery continues amid post office scandal talk. Kansas Governor Bailey calls a special session for June 24, 1905, to authorize bridge construction after floods.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Topeka
Kan
Bailey
W. J. Bailey
State of
Kansas
Decrease in Internal Revenue for May 1905
The collections of internal revenue for May 1905 were 18 415 035 dollars, down 4 7230 090 from May 1902. The largest declines were in tobacco and fermented liquors.
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Washington, D. C
Mortgage planned on Frisco to fund New Orleans rail growth
New Orleans reports Charles S. Fairchild president of a New York security firm is surveying the local scene to place a large mortgage on the St. Louis and San Francisco railroad. Funds will back the New Orleans extension and a terminal system shared with the Southern Railway.
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Frisco
New Orleans
Fraser River Flood Forces Evacuations Across Vancouver Area
The Fraser river and its tributaries flood low lying land from Vancouver to Mission. Farmhands are cut off by water, with areas along the Pitt river and surrounding meadows inundated. People move household goods to higher ground by boat and canoe.
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Vancouver
B. C
Fraser River
Pitt River
Mission
Castro Sends 4000 Troops to Attack Ciudad Bolivar
In Venezuela, the government plans a land and river assault on Ciudad Bolivar held by revolutionary general Rolando. Matos’s lieutenant fled to Curacao with about 2000 troops. Government forces total 4000 by land plus 3400 seaborne. they expect to attack next Saturday amid strong resistance.
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Castro
Rolando
Caracas
Venezuela
Orinoco
Cuidad Bolivar
Matos
Curacao
Hanna not a candidate for vice presidency says Hanna
Imm and interview quotes Senator M. A. Hanna stating he would decline any vice presidential nomination. He says his ambitions lie elsewhere and nothing could change his decision. Colonel Myron T. Herrick also says his sole goal is governor of Ohio and calls the VP talk untimely.
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Cleveland
Imm
M. A. Hanna
White House
Myron T. Herrick
Ohio
Herrick
Shaw Declines European Trip for Public Business
Secretary Shaw has returned to Washington from his western trip and will not travel to Europe due to pressing public business.
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Shaw
Europe
Washington
Mexico Settles Promptly in Arbitration Funds
Washington reports Ambassador Clayton says Mexico deposited 1 420 582 dollars on Plus fund award for Archbishop Riordan San Francisco the titular claimant. Prompt payment breaks records in arbitration and funds will be remitted to the archdiocese.
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Mexico
Washington
Clayton
State Department
Riordan
San Francisco
Cal
King Peter Praises Belgrade Reception Program
King Peter expresses satisfaction with the Belgrade reception plan including a gala theater performance.
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Peter
Geneva
Belgrade
Street Cars Run Again in Dubuque Guarded by Militia
In Dubuque Iowa street cars resumed operations on Sunday after militia guards from four companies protected the company's property. No disturbance occurred.
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Dubuque
Weather report moodily flags need of rain across regions
The weekly crop conditions summary notes cooler conditions east of the Rockies, warmer in central valleys and the south, with heavy rains delaying farm work in New England and the lake region. Rain is needed in the Dakotas, northern Minnesota, central and east gulf states, and eastern Oregon and Washington.
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Washington
Bureau
Rocky Mountains
Lake Region
Middle Atlantic
New England
Ohio
Mississippi
Gulf States
Dakotas
Minnesota
Central
East Gulf States
Pacific Coast
Oregon
Texas
Missouri
Illinois
Indiana
California
North Dakota
South Dakota
Nebraska
Wisconsin
Iowa
Norern
Kansas
Grand Jury Probes Aluminum Paint Contracts for Mail Boxes
Indictments against Groff brothers prompt grand jury to widen probe into General Delivery Service contracts. Post Office inspectors report discoveries triggering further examination of nationwide use of aluminum paint on street letter boxes.
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Grand
Washington, D. C
Groff Brothers
Grand Jury
General Delivery Service
Post Office Department
Funeral for Major James Burton Pond Held in Jersey City
Funeral services for Major James Burton Pond were held Tuesday evening at the family residence in Jersey City. The Grand Army of the Republic rites were performed by officers of Lafayette post.
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Major Pond
New York
James Burton Pond
Jersey City
Grand Army of the Republic
Lafayette Post
Dutch Minister Ordered Home From Belgrade
The Netherlands minister in Belgrade has been instructed to depart before King Peter arrives in Belgrade, the Serbian capital, amid unfolding diplomatic arrangements and royal visit planning.
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The
Hague
Netherlands
Belgrade
Peter
State and Federal Officials Plan Joint Forestry Policy
In Sacramento the state board of examiners and representatives of the federal bureau of forestry agreed to a contract. The federal government will prepare a plan of state forestry policy and both governments will jointly investigate water and forest conservation in California. Each side will spend dollar for dollar in this work.
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Sacramento
Cal
State Board of Examiners
Federal Bureau of Forestry
California
Nebraskan Aids Librarians At Library Association Meet
Niagara Falls N Y The twenty fifth convention of the American Library Association opened Tuesday. Secretary J J Wyer of Lincoln Neb reported 1300 members the largest in the association's history and the treasurer's report shows assets over 100000. M Herbert Putnam Librarian of Congress likely elected president.
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Niagara Falls
N. Y
American Library Association
J. J. Wyer
Lincoln
Neb
M. Herbert Putnam
Congress
Brightest of Yale Students
Frederick E. Pierce, called the brightest man Yale ever had, entered three years ago after leaving a Connecticut farm. He arrived sun burned and ill dressed with $30 in a handkerchief, did odd jobs to survive, and studied tirelessly. In his freshman year he won three prizes and the Woolsey scholarship of $1,000.
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Frederick E. Pierce
Yale
South Britain
Conn
EZ. Pepe
Woolsey
Ingersoll Estate Sues Coram Heirs for Services
Mrs Eva A Ingersoll administratrix of the Robert G Ingersoll estate sues Joseph A Coram and the heirs of Andrew J Davis for 100000 in a U S Circuit Court suit filed Tuesday. She seeks injunction to restrain transfer of the estate and requests a receiver be appointed.
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Boston
Mass
United States Circuit Court
Eva A. Ingersoll
Robert G. Ingersoll
Joseph A. Coram
Lowell
Andrew J. Davis
Ingersoll
Looks Bad for King Peter in Belgrade Departure
British minister to Servia left Belgrade for London as other representatives from France Holland and Turkey departed. A bill granting amnesty for political offenses was expected to be submitted to King Peter. King Peters train moved from Geneva through Innsbruck to Vienna amid student welcome.
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Belgrade
Servia
London
Peter
France
Holland
Turkey
Geneva
Innsbruck
Austria
Investigation Ordered Into Kiowa and Comanche Allotments
President calls a thorough probe of Kiowa and Comanche Indian reservation affairs in Oklahoma. Francis E. Leupp appointed to lead the inquiry after charges by Kiowa Indians including Delis K. Lonewolf of Hobart. Claims allege that 2759 allotments under the June 6 1900 act were illegal or excess to the number of Indians.
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Washington, D. C
Oklahoma
Francis E. Leupp
Delis K. Lonewolf
Hobart
Unclear statements denounced by former assistant postmaster
Perry Heath, formerly assistant postmaster general, telegraphs from Salt Lake City that recent remarks about him are brutal and wholly untrue, including a claim he transferred property at Muncie to his brother.
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Cincinnati
O—Perry
Heath
Times-Star
Salt Lake City
Muncie
Sultan Fears for Milan in Constantinople
In Constantinople the sultan warns Madame Christinc mother of Milan to keep him indoors and out of public view. The precaution follows fears of a possible murder attempt on Milan though he is not expected to claim the Servian throne.
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Constantinople
Madame Christinc
Milan
Servia
Italian political crisis persists as Zanardelli ill
In Rome the political crisis continues with former Premier Zanardelli unable to reach the Quirinal to see the king due to illness. He rose in the morning but had to return to bed delaying a resolution.
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Italy
Rome
Zanardelli
Quirinal
Court Martial Ordered for Assistant Paymaster Delano
Secretary Moody on Tuesday ordered the court martial of Assistant Paymaster Philip W. Delano charged with embezzling 1500 dollars. The action follows accusations of misappropriation in a Navy or naval service financial role.
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Washington
Moody
Philip W. Delano
Postal Devices and Controversy Involving Frisco Postmaster
Washington reports that Fourth Assistant Postmaster General Bristow is investigating a 17 000 device purchase from Postal Device and Improvement company. California postal employees largely own the firm, with ex Representative Loud of California accused of advocacy for constituents. Allegations include profits, unused units, and unpaid bills, while officials deny padding postal rolls at the Presidio and say the matter is under inquiry.
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Frisco
Loud
Washington, D. C
Bristow
California
Postal Device and Improvement Company
San Francisco
Post
House Committee On Postal Affairs
City
Machen
Post Office Department
Presidio
Cable Ready for Alaska First Long Submarine Wire
General Greeley announced that 580 miles of submarine cable for Puget Sound to Alaska have shipped from New York to Seattle. An additional 750 miles will depart New York in August. This marks the first long United States made seamless rubber submarine cable. Captain Edgar Russell begins preparations in Seattle, with Colonel James Allen to follow in August to oversee laying operations.
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America
Washington
General Greeley
Puget Sound
Alaska
New York
Seattle
United States
Edgar Russell
Signal Corps
James Allen
Harriman Not in Control of Clark Road Traffic
Salt Lake City report states the Tribune that traffic arrangements between Senator Clark's Salt Lake Los Angeles road and Harriman system roads will not direct Clark road operations. Clark road will do business with all roads entering Salt Lake City.
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Harriman
Salt Lake City
Utah
the Tribune
Clark
Salt Lake
Los Angeles
Aid for Flood Sufferers Declared by Court Leader
Springfield Illinois A L M Here ford supreme chancellor of the Court of Honor urged local courts to aid flood victims across Missouri Iowa and Illinois who have lost homes and property in recent floods.
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Springfield
Ill
A. L. M Hereford
The
Court of Honor
Missouri
Iowa
Illinois
Religious Riots in France Grow in Brest Nantes and Anger
Clerical and anti clerical clashes erupt in several towns during religious processions. In Brest an anti clerical mob tried to seize the host from a parish priest as the procession neared the cathedral. fifteen people were injured. Similar, though milder, disturbances occur at Nantes and Angers.
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France
Paris
Brest
Nantes
Famine in China Worsens With Cannibalism Reported
Famine in Kwangsi grows worse with an estimated 200000 starving people and daily deaths. British authorities in Hong Kong, aided by public subscriptions, have been sending aid for two months. A Japanese aide says cannibalism is practiced and human flesh is sold publicly.
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China
Peking
Victoria
B. C
Kwang Si
Hong Kong
Elderly Brooklyn Woman Recalls Aaron Burr Visit
Mrs Henry Chadwick, 84, of Brooklyn recounts seeing Aaron Burr in Richmond in 1807. She is granddaughter of Benjamin Botts who defended Burr in treason trial. Her father owned a Jamaica, L I area farm near Burr. Burr died 1826. Chadwick also knew Chief Justice Marshall.
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Henry Chadwick
Brooklyn
Aaron Burr
Benjamin Botts
Burr
Richmond
Jamaica
Colonel Burr
Chadwick
Marshall
Keeley Institute in Omaha Offers Cure Claim for Alcoholism
The Keeley Institute in Omaha Nebraska promotes its treatment as a cure for drunkenness claiming Dr Leslie Keeley’s method has restored over 200000 people. Located at Leavenworth and 18th streets the facility emphasizes modern amenities and exclusive Keeley treatment for Nebraska residents.
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Leslie F. Keeley
Keeley
1Th Streets
Leslie BE. Keeley
Beginning of Cattle Trade in England
Live cattle were first landed in England from America in May 1584 61 but regular traffic did not begin until 1876.
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England
America
Defiance Starch Promoted for Packaged Panes at Same Price
The ad touts Defiance Starch as superior and sold in 10 packages per.panels at the same price as 12 ounce packages of rivals. The note also claims Poland requires a flat Pole as standard bearer.
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Poland
Wabnaeh Hull cod rates advertised by The World’s Fair Line
Rates listed for round trips from Detroit to Buffalo and other origins including Indianapolis Boston St Louis and Baltimore with various travel dates and prices. The ad promises good steamers in either direction between Detroit and Buffalo, mentions long limits and proper overs, and directs readers to Harry E. Mookne in Omaha for folders and information.
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Wabnaeh Hullcod
Atlanta
Gth
Tech
Indianapolis
Ind
Wood
St. Louis
Boston
Mass
Saratoga
N. Y
Detroit
Mich
Baltimore
Buffalo
Meule
Harry E. Mookne
Omaha
Neb
Reform is All Right Reformers Go Wrong
A terse critique notes reform in general is acceptable but accuses reformers of missteps and misjudgments. The remark implies concern about the motives and outcomes of reform efforts and suggests caution in political change.
The Real Cause of the Trouble
A southern negro preacher claims the renal cause of recent volcanic disasters. He says the earth heals on axles and needs grease. He asserts petroleum was placed inside the earth to oil the axles, but drilling by Standard Oil worsened the problem causing heat and upheaval.
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de Earf
le Standard Oil
His Heart Out of Place Displaces At Four Inches Down
Thomas Hoben, 45, of Indianapolis, lives with a heart displaced four inches downward and one to the left. Doctors call it aortic regurgitation and warn that a severe shock could cause instant death. The apex beat sits four inches below and one inch left of the normal position, likely from overwork in a rolling mill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Hoben
Indianapolis
Hoben
The
Medical College of Indiana
A Cure for Dropsy in Sedgwick
Mr W S Taylor of Sedgwick Arkansas credits Dodd's Kidney Pills with saving his son from dropsy after two doctors declared no hope. He used three pills daily for eight days, swelling vanished, and continued pills until complete recovery.
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Sedgwick
Ark
W. S. Taylor
Dodd
Irish physician says health care comes after loss of health
An Irish physician asserts that a man never begins to take care of his health until after he loses it, implying preventive care is neglected until illness occurs. The remark reflects a view on attitudes toward health maintenance and medical attention.
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Plattsmout
R. A. Bates
Plattsmouth
Russell Sage
Pennsylvania
Sweden
Atlantic City
James H. Pond
Henry F. Greene
Duluth
Civil Service Commission
Harry A. Garfield
Hanna
Connecticut
Mrs. Ingersoll
Oklahoma Reservation
Mr. Heath
Lowe
Aeron Burr
Keeley Institute For Wnebraska
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