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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1902

Page

3

Mrs Armour Weds Patrick A Valentine In New York

Mrs May Lester Armour widow of Philip D Armour Jr. marries Patrick A Valentine at the Hotel Netherland New York in a simple ceremony. The Rev Dr Stires officiates with no attendants as Mrs Valentines two step sons from Armour give her away. The couple described as a love match, with Mr Valentine noted as a wealthy Chicago figure.

May Lester Armour Philip D. Armour, Jr Chicago Patrick A. Valentine Hotel Netherland New York Dr. Stires

Differences in Population Across States and Regions

The text compares area and population for Washington Oregon and California versus Massachusetts. It lists Africa's area as 11 950 000 square miles and states South Africa regions and Canada domains with specific figures. It notes British Columbia's area and cites Prince Henry's honor code in naval salutes with Sunday restrictions.

Washington Oregon California Massachusetts Africa Madagascar Islands America Cape Colony Transvaal Colony Orange River Colony Natal British Columbia

Officer Charged With Cruelty In Samar Executions

Major L. W. T. Waller and Lieut. Day of the U S Marines face court martial for torturing and killing natives on Samar island. Waller, noted for Cuba and Tientsin service, allegedly acted under temporary insanity after brutal campaigns. One native was tied to a tree and shot in the arms, then body, then killed over consecutive days.

L. W. T. Waller United States Marines Samar Waller Cuba Tientsin China United States Marca

Massachusetts Considered Old Home Week Celebration Bill

A Melrose representative in the Massachusetts legislature introduced a bill to officially establish an old home week. If passed, the celebration would invite New England natives living elsewhere to return to their birth state for the event, a model already used in Maine New Hampshire and Vermont.

Massachusetts Melrose Maine New Hampshire Vermont New

Evil temper's ruinous reach threatens family life

A harsh temper is blamed for wrecking sacred ties and devastating homes, described as a powerful, gratuitous force causing misery and discord across households.

Germany's population growth peaks at 7.8 percent

The record shows Germany’s population rising by 7.8 percent across the period from 1495 to 1900, marking the highest growth rate documented in the country.

Germany

Few Mexican War Veterans Remain Among Soldiers

Of the 110000 American soldiers who served in the Mexican war only about 5000 are living today. The figure highlights the aging veteran population from the conflict and the passing of many original participants.

Five 100-Ton Plus Sailing Ships Built in the UK

Last year the United Kingdom produced five sailing vessels over 100 tons. All ships were built on the Clyde and registered in London.

United Kingdom Clyde London

Adventurous Explorer Dr Max Uhle Returns From Peru

Dr Max Uhle of the University of California has just returned from Peru where he explored numerous ancient ruins of cities and palaces not yet seen by white explorers. He hopes to go deeper into the past to uncover the sources of the first American civilization.

Max Uhle University of California Peru

Briefest Will Recorded in Brooklyn Man’s Final Testament

A Brooklyn man’s recent death is followed by a notably brief will, stating simply Everything I have I give to my wife. Officials note it is among the shortest wills on record.

Brooklyn

Mud in Drinking Water Benefits Cited Despite Flaws

An old report claims mud in drinking water can reduce odors and remove many impurities, suggesting potential benefits over perceived detriments in water quality.

Britons In Germany Census Count

The latest German census records 16 173 British subjects living in Germany. This figure reflects Britons across the country and underscores expatriate presence in postwar Europe.

Germany

Bank Cashier Ends Life After Shortage Exposure

Frank W. Cottle of Elkhart Illinois, 56, killed himself after a $32000 shortage in his bank cashier duties was exposed. He left a wife and five sons and had long ties to John D. Gillett, serving as executor to his will before another executor was chosen.

Frank W. Cottle Elkhart Ill Cottle State Bank of Elkhart Elkhart Bank The Gilletts John D. Gillett Louisiana Mary Eleanor Gay Marquette Mich

Motor Sleigh: Berlin Invents Wheelless Sledge

In Berlin a new horseless sleigh uses steel runners and a motor linked to a wheel like apparatus to plow through deep snow. The concept aims for northern Europe with speed double that of horse drawn sleighs and could suit Russia Norway Sweden and Scotland better than Germany.

Europe Russia Norway Sweden Scotland Berlin Prussia

Leprosy Cure Hinted From Tua Tua Shrub Findings

Reports from Honolulu and Tahiti claim the tua tua shrub Jatropha Gossipifolia may reduce leprosy swellings and restore nails and mobility. Dr. Camp in Hawaii reports progress though patient cooperation is hard, with Honolulu papers urging full investigation among over 1,000 confined lepers.

Honolulu Tahiti Venezuela C. E. Camp Board of Health of Hawaii Hawaii Board of Health Camp Islands

Cemetery for Animals Proposed in Paris Ad

An advertisement in a Paris paper announces a new company formed with capital of £14,000 to create a cemetery for domestic pets. A tomb can be rented for about four shillings annually, with separate inclosures for dogs, cats, birds and miscellaneous animals. This classification seems a and incomplete note.

Paris

Salvation Army Provides Halfspent Breakfasts in Newcastle

Farthing breakfasts of coffee bread and butter and jam are now supplied by the Salvation Army for poor children in Newcastle England.

Salvation Army Newcastle England

Depth of Texas Oil Wells

The average depth of Texas spouting oil wells runs a little over a thousand feet. Oil is ejected to heights between 60 and 200 feet.

Texas

Colorado Quarries Offer Marble Granite and Sandstone

Colorado producers advertise marble of many colors granite hailed as finest in the United States and sandstone available in varied textures and hues for building and decorative use.

Colorado United States

Heaviest Black Silk Canopy for Mohammed’s Tomb

At Mecca a funeral canopy covers Mohammed’s tomb crafted from the heaviest silk type produced for this sacred purpose. The fabric’s dark sheen and weight mark a notable tribute in the ceremonial setting.

Mohammed Mecca

London Insomnia Drug Craze spreads among society

The latest London craze involves drug-taking to sleep, with reports that certain social circles have adopted insomnia medications as a fashionable remedy. Authorities warn of health risks and potential dependency amid growing use in high society.

London

Farm Wages in Spain Reported at Low Daily Rates

In Spain a farm worker earns about 25 cents per day. Vineyard labor shows 14 cents daily for women and boys, 21 cents for unskilled men, and 42 to 56 cents for workers whose skill carries the raisin crop.

Spain

Tides Transform Purple Sand to Gold on Gulf Island

A Gulf of Mexico island features beaches that shift color with the tides. When exposed the sands appear purple, but the incoming tide rapidly turns them gold.

Gulf of Mexico

Salt Mines in Bex Switzerland Thrive for 348 Years

The Bex salt mines in Switzerland have operated for 348 years. The galleries total twenty five miles in length and annual profits reach 75000 dollars.

Switzerland Bex

Westminster Abbey Officials Levy Fees on Memorial Plot

Westminster Abbey officials charged fees totaling over $2,000 when a memorial was placed in the abbey. The charges covered multiple service elements and prompted discussion among donors and church leadership.

Westminster Abbey

Distinguished Physician Dr. Fenger Dies in Chicago

Dr. Christian Fenger a renowned pathologist dies in Chicago after a weeklong pneumonia illness. Born in Copenhagen in 1840 he served in Danish and Franco Prussian wars, studied at Copenhagen University, and built an international reputation after moving to Chicago in 1877. He produced about 80 scientific papers and 7 000 to 8 000 autopsies. London census notes foreign physicians including many Germans French Dutch Danes and others.

Christian Fenger Chicago Fenger West Copenhagen Denmark Germany University of Copenhagen Wilhelm Order of Ridder of Dannebrog London

Australia’s Large Cemetery at Rockwood Reveals Vast Plot

The largest cemetery worldwide lies in Rockwood Australia covering 2000 acres. Only 200 acres have been used so far with about 106000 people from various nations buried there.

Australia Rockwood

Famous Actress Ada Rehan Leaves Stage

Irish born Ada Crehan later known as Ada Rehan retires from the stage after a storied career with the Byron Daly and Olympic companies. Born in Limerick on April 22 1859 she rise through Louisville Albany and New York via the McCauley and Drew companies and starred in over forty roles. The article also notes the Duke and Duchess of York round the world cruise cost the British government $540000.

Ada Rehan Crehan Miss Rehan Limerick Ireland United States Brooklyn Kate Hattie Misses O'Neill Kate Crehan Oliver Byron Company Fanny Davenport Edwin Booth Adelaide Neilson John McCullough Duke and Duchess of York

Gen Arthur MacArthur Named Next Commander of Lakes Dept

Gen Arthur MacArthur will succeed Gen Elwell Otis as head of the Lakes Department of the U S A upon Otis retirement March 24. MacArthur, former head of American forces in the Philippines, is now in Denver commanding the Department of the Colorado. It is believed Brig Gen Frederick Funston will take over the Colorado department.

Arthur MacArthur Department of the Lakes Elwell S. Otis Gen. MacArthur Gen. Chaffee Philippines Denver Department of the Colorado the Lakes Station Frederick Funston Colorado Department

Coronation Guests Barred From Hand Cameras at Abbey

Report notes guests in the Abbey must not use hand cameras during King Edward's coronation. Those in the grand stand at the entrance may photograph under an awning with daylight expected in mid June.

Edward

Russia's Three Armies Detailed by Regional Terms

The text outlines Russia's army structure with three regional formations. In Europe soldiers serve five years active, 13 in reserve, and five in second reserve. In Asia active seven years and six in reserve. In Caucasia three years active and 15 in reserve.

Russia Europe Asia Caucasia

Minister Rebukes the King in Sermon on Sabbath Breach

The Rev Joseph Parker of City Temple London condemns King Edwards importuning brewing beer during a brewery visit and attending a Sunday concert as lax leadership. His sermon draws applause from auditors and questions churchmen's duties under a lax monarch. Eskimos and Modern Tools. Lieutenant Commander Niles C Gorgas presents Eskimo spears and harpoons collected along Alaska north coast to the University of Pennsylvania. The Thetis officer notes natives have shifted to civilized implements since gold discoveries, adding historical value.

Joseph Parker City Temple of London England Edoward Parker Niles C. Gorgas University of Pennsylvania Alaska Point Barrow Herschel Island Gorgas United States Thetis

Trade Winds and Tropic Gold in Wilsons Cuba Vision

Gen James H Wilson reviews our tropical trade prospects in Cuba and Porto Rico in a Boston address. He urges a reciprocal American customs union starting with Cuba, cites its vast, forested acreage and rich sugar and tobacco, and envisions a global expansion leveraging an Isthmian canal and the Union Pacific railroad to bind markets from the Orient to the Americas.

James H. Wilson Tropics Boston Cuba Porto Rico United States Gen. Wilson Island Congress Ite Iowa Texas Mississippi Valley Ohio Missouri Philippines Central South America Wilson Abraham Lincoln Benton Union Pacific China Japan Antilles Orient Europe Canada Mexico Africa

French and American Sports

The piece contrasts amusements in France and the United States, noting dueling as a historical American pastime banished by law, while France still prizes it with fewer yearly casualties than football in the United States.

France Syracuse Evening Herald

Colloquial Talker Charcoal Eph Talks Cornbread and Soup

The speaker Charcoal Eph jokingly explains why people blow on soup to cool it and warm their hands, then asks about fowl from Mistah Jackson. The fragment depicts a humorous rural dialogue and social warmth.

Charcoal Eph

fragmentary dialogue hints at personal conflict

A brief exchange between a wife and husband reveals tensions surrounding their marriage. The woman recalls a claim of being central in his life while the man acknowledges moments of distancing and disagreement.

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P. D. Armour, Jr Valentine Area Prince Henry New York Navy Yard McKinley India Emily Rigl Daly's James I. Wilson Island of Cubs
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