Various Federal and Local Updates From NEDRAKA
Attorney General Knox taps J. C. McReynolds of Tennessee as assistant attorney general succeeding James M. Beck. Delaware & Hudson raises locomotive engineers and firemen pay from 5 to 10 percent. Soo Railway stops passes to North Dakota officials under Elkins law. Major John Mills to build Mount Rainier National Park road. Civil service to classify Philippine school teachers. Chicago killer gets 33 year term. Paris appellate clears De Rotherboild speeding fine. Haas Illinois telegrapher goes insane but saves train with red light. London Tilly Express buys St James Gazette. sale terms undisclosed. May Day observed in Germany with no Berlin disorder. Chicago laundry strike threat. union and proprietors in talks. Arch Bishop Brudhkess counsel on arbitration, urges restraint. $25 million stock for beef-trust defense. Mint buys 50k ounces silver for Philippine coinage. Transport Thomas to Philippines with troops and treasure. Prison ship mutiny near Charles Town. mutineers jailed. Root approves army post building program. $6 million congress funds. Wilhelmina names umpire for US-Venezuela arbitration. Vermilion ND upset verdict in intercollegiate debate. Los Angeles union railway workers strike. Henry Yates dies. brain stroke in Springfield. Thomas Spofford declared insane. Kansas City estate valued at $1.009 million.
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Wilhelmina
United States
Charles Augustinius Henri Barge
Venezuela
Caracas
Vermillion
S. D
South Dakota University
North Dakota University
Fargo
Los Angeles
Cal
Henry Yates
Hllinois
Yates
Springfield
Largest Airship Under Construction in San Francisco
The largest airship ever devised is being built in San Francisco. Even half finished it spans about a block and is aluminum. It will exceed a Mississippi river steamboat in size, with over $100,000 spent and more than $200,000 total cost. Inventor Charles Stanley leads the project.
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San Francisco
Charles Stanley
Saginaw and Hamilton Collide Off Virginia Coast
Fogbound near Winter Quarter light ship and Fenwick Island lightship on the Virginia coast 4 40 am collision sinks the Clyde steamship Saginaw after a glancing blow from the Hamilton. Panic on deck as passengers rush to bows. life boats launched, many drownings reported, only one officer saved. Hamilton circles the wreck for over an hour with no sign of life. Two bodies drift among cotton bales and crates.
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Norfolk
Chyde
Saginaw
of Dominion Stearehigpp Company
Taner Hamilton
Winter Quarter
Fenwick Island
Virginia
Hamilton
Boaz
Hamion
Old Dominion
Clyde
Moores Elected Omaha Mayor for Third Term
Frank E. Moores won the Omaha mayoral race by about 1000 votes on Tuesday, securing a third term. Republicans also captured the treasurer and clerk races and seven of nine council seats, with totals: Moores 6044 Howell 4544 Moore 1429 Benson 510. Moores will begin his third term on May 26.
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Frank Moores
Omaha
Frank E. Moores
Moores
Howell
Moore
Benson
Burdick Receives $25,000. Thayer Gets $19,000 Insurance
In Buffalo, Justice Kruse ordered attorney Wallace Thayer to receive $19,000 from Arthur R. Pennell’s life policies. Earlier court action granted $15,000 from another policy. The remaining $25,000 is understood to go to Mrs. Burdick. Thayer had sued as trustee of a secret charge Pennell left. J. Fredrick Pennell, administrator for his brother, dropped opposition after the document’s examination.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Justice Kruse
Supreme Court
Wallace Thayer
Arthur R. Pennell
Aso
Thayer
Burdick
Pennell
J. Fredrick Pennell
Wabash Abandons Kanawha Extension Work in WV
In Parkerburg West Virginia the Wabash announces its Lit tle Kanawha extension from Burnsville to Zanesville will not be completed due to money market stringency. President Blair states no sale of property now and no chance to finish the trunk line in the state. The decision was made at a New York meeting by Gould Ramsey and the president.
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Wabash
West Virginia
Parkersburg
W. Va
New York
Blair
Burnsville
Zanesville
Oregon & California Railroad Company v United States ruling
The Supreme Court decided in favor of the Oregon and California Railroad Company in a land dispute over Oregon lands claimed under 1871 patents from the Oregon donation act. The United States argued the patent was issued by mistake because the land was located in 1835, but the court held that lack of reclamation meant the 1853 settlement was invalid.
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Washington, PD. C
Supreme Court of the United States
Oregon & California Railroad Company
United States
Oregon
Ex-army clerk on trial for alleged extortion
Henry C. Wilson, once chief clerk in the U S Army finance department, faced trial Tuesday on a charge of attempted extortion. He is accused of collecting 4500 dollars from a contractors firm for the use of government boats at Riker's Island, though the government allowed free use.
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New York
Henry C. Wilson
Financial Department
United States Army
Riker’s Island
Chinese Minister Seeks Talks With Hay on Manchuria
The Chinese minister met Secretary Hay in Washington to discuss the Manchurian situation. Reports say negotiations have turned favorable and the anticipated Russian coup has been postponed indefinitely.
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Washington, D. C
Hay
American Canadian syndicate buys Newfoundland timber lands
A syndicate led by Henry Melville Whitney of Boston purchases 2 600 000 acres of timber pulp lands in Newfoundland for over 1 000 000 dollars and plans large scale development.
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ST. Joseph, N. B
Henry Melville Whitney
Boston
Newfoundland
Deniel Funston Seeks Court of Inquiry Denied
Washington The judge advocate general acting for Secretary Root refused General Funston’s request for a court of inquiry over charges of cruelty to Filipinos. The ruling denies Funston’s bid to probe the accusations.
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Washington, D. C
Root
Funston
Mad Mullah Repulsed in Somaliland Attack
Rumor says the Mad Mullah attacked a British column at Galadi in Somaliland and was repulsed with heavy losses. British forces also suffered considerable casualties.
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Aden
Arabia
Galadi
Somaliland
Crews Find Damaged Engineer Gear After Canton Mob
US gunboat Callao reports locating the broken instruments and books of the engineers as well as an empty drifting house boat near the river up from Canton where engineers were attacked.
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Hong Kong
United States
Callao
Canton
Roosevelt Wires Dewey on Manila Bay Victory Anniversary
President Roosevelt sent a telegram to Admiral George Dewey in Washington expressing wishes for happiness and long life on the anniversary of the Manila Bay victory dated May 1, 1898. The message emphasizes national gratitude for his services.
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Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
Manila Bay
Severe western Kansas storm kills hundreds of cattle
Snow in the valleys highlights the weeklong storm's impact in western Kansas. Farmers report substantial cattle losses with Wallace County alone near 500 head. Stock drifting against barb wire fences caused severe damage across multiple counties.
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Sharon Springs
Kan
Kansas
Wallace County
Vasquez Government Falls in Port-au-Prince Telegram
An undated telegram from Minister Powell reports that the Vasquez government has fallen in Port-au-Prince and a new provisional government has been formed.
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Washington, D. C
Powell
Port-au-Prince
Vasquez
Provisions
Troubles of Consul Langer in German court case
Berlin reports United States consul Joseph J. Langer of Solingen faced a $7.50 fine and one day’s arrest for disorderly conduct. His sentence was suspended by the Springen judge, and he will seek redress before the minister of justice at Schoenstadt.
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Berlin
United States
Solingen
Joseph J. Langer
Schoenstadt
Springen
Actor Macklin Dies in London Theater Career
London reports the death of actor F. H. Macklin who toured the United States with Sir Henry Irving's company. The veteran performer left a mark on stage and in touring repertoire.
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London
F. H. Macklin
United States
Sir Henry Irving
Ground to death eight killed outright and others maimed
Eight people killed instantly and several more injured in a disaster that left many maimed. Emergency responders rushed to the scene as authorities opened inquiries into the cause of the deadly incident.
Trains slay crowd at Detroit excursion day crash
A Grand Trunk Pan-American train plowed into a crowd of Toledo and Polander holiday guests at Canfield and Dequinder, killing ten to fifteen and injuring about thirty. Rescue attempted under lantern light as bodies were scattered along the two-block scene with police and ambulances mobilized.
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Detroit
Mich
Chicago
Toledo
Tetroit
Lake Shore
Dequinder and
Canfield Streets
St. Joseph's Church
Dequinder Street
Canfield Street
Grand Trunk
Schultz
Lackawanna & Western President Reports 7 Percent Dividend
At an Interstate Commerce Commission hearing William H. Truesdale, DL&W president, testified a charter clause authorizes mine ownership and noted a 7 percent dividend paid in 1901. He faced questions on the railroad's capital, earnings, and freight schedule amid requests to adjourn for statement preparation.
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William H. Truesdale
Delaware, Lackawana & Western
Albert S. Moat
Susquehanna Road
Delaware
Lackawana
United States cable ship Burnside christened in Tacoma
The United States cable ship Burnside, launched last week at Heath shipyards Tacoma Washington, is described as the largest steamship built there. Chamber of Commerce members and local business leaders attended the christening. She is due at Sitka in early June to begin work on the Alaska cable.
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Heath Shipyards
Tacoma
Wash
Chamber of Commerce
Sitka
Crossing Tragedy Amid Crowd No Warning Train Arrived
Officers on duty described a chaotic scene as about 1,500 excursionists and twice that number of locals gathered to bid farewell to Toledo travelers. People crowded the crossing, forcing others under downed gates or over them. No train whistle or bell succeeded in warning them.
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Toledo
Grand Trunk
Navy to try William Anthony on murder aboard Olympia
Washington reports a court martial to try William Anthony a colored sailor on the Olympia for killing another colored sailor during maneuvers. Captain Swinburne of the Texas and Captain Lane of the marine corps act as judge advocates. The court will convene at Norfolk in a few days.
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Washington, D. C
Navy Department
William Anthony
Olympia
Swinburne
Texas
Lane
Marine Corps
Norfolk
German agricultural experts tour the United States
A party of German landholders and agriculture experts spent Sunday in Washington and will remain until Tuesday before heading west. Their schedule includes a visit to Martinsburg West Virginia to tour a fruit nursery. John I. Schulte assistant chief of the department of agriculture accompanies the group.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Washington
West
Martinsburg
W. Va
John I. Schulte
Department of Agriculture
New York enacts match sale regulations at midnight May 1
New rules restrict match distribution to licensed sellers only. Retailers may not offer boxes exceeding 1,000 matches and must ensure strong splints ignite easily with minimal noise and no flying heads. Violations carry a five dollar fine.
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New York
Western Road Admitted and Freight Rates Analyzed
An analysis shows coal transportation costs at negative 10 mills per ton mile and other merchandise at 68 mills per ton mile, following admission of Western Road.
Revolutionary Junta Claims Momentum in Nicaragua
Reports from Managuan sources deny a crackdown and say the government steamer Once de Julio was sunk by rebel vessel Victoria with all hands lost. Rebels claim victory at Acoypa and gains at Omotepe and San Carlos, stating government forces are too weak to mount a counterattack.
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Panama
Columbia
Managuay
Nicaragua
Emalanio Chamenro
Once de
San Carlos
Juna
Co 30
New Mast Completed for Shamrock III in Glasgow
The new mast for Shamrock III is finished and will be stopped Friday. A trial spin is hoped for May 6 if all testing goes well.
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Glasgow
Turks Defeat Insurgents Near Radovitz
A Turkish force defeated a band of about 500 insurgents near Radovitz on April 19. The attackers were partly in Bulgarian uniforms, and the clash occurred in European Turkey near Salonica.
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Salonica
Turkey
Radovitz
Fire destroys Inter national Salt plant and three boats
Chicago fire roars through the International Salt Company plant at South Chicago and three boats in the Calumet river were destroyed. The blaze caused extensive damage to the facility and nearby watercraft, with personnel reportedly safe.
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Chicago
International Salt Company
Calumet River
Freeze Destroys Fruit Prospects in Peru
One inch of snow blanketed Peru Nebraska on Thursday morning as a severe freeze wiped out what was considered the best fruit prospect in years. Orchardists fear heavy losses and growers assess damage to trees and crops.
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Peru
Roosevelt dedicates Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St Louis
The Liberal Arts building hosts the dedication ceremony with 60 000 in attendance as President Roosevelt speaks on expansion and nationhood. A 11 000 strong parade leads to the grounds while Bishop Potter gives the benediction after speeches by Carter and Francis. A centennial aerial gun salute marks the centennial of the treaty transfer.
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ST. Louis
Liberal Arts
Lindett Boulevard
United States
Thomas H. Carter
National Commission
David H. Francis
The
Fair Association
Francis
Roosevelt
Louisiana Purchase
Potter
New York
France
Russian Ambassador Casini Sees Secretary Hay Over Manchuria
In Washington, D C Count Casini the Russian ambassador met with Secretary Hay at the state department for a thorough discussion of the Manchurian issue. The talks were described as amicable and satisfactory with the entire matter reviewed.
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Washington, D. C
Count Cassini
State Department
Hay
London bishop hears clergy call on Vanderbilt Rutherford wedding
At a London diocesan conference session Bishop Arthur E. Ingram received a letter from diocese clergy urging him to address the Vanderbilt Rutherford wedding as a scandalous and deplorable incident to ease clerical distress.
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London
Arthur E. Ingram
Hay Acknowledges Russia on Manchuria Policy
Secretary Hay extends thanks to Count Cassini for Russia’s declarations on Manchuria. He expresses regret over a temporary doubt about Russia’s position and notes the frank and satisfactory declaration of Russian principles.
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Hay
Washington
Russia
Manchuria
Count Cassini
Dyspepsia of Women Promises Cure by Vegetable Compound
Mrs. E. B. Bradshaw of Guthrie Oklahoma reports cure from severe dyspepsia via Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The advertisement asserts a special female dyspepsia linked to uterine tone, claiming the remedy acts as a stomach and uterine tonic. Free advice offered from Lynn Massachusetts.
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E. B. Bradshaw
Guthrie
Okla
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia
Pinkham
Bari Barters in Land Value Debate
A local council weighs land value reform as critics argue the new policy would shift burdens onto property owners while supporters say it modernizes taxation without harming development. The session features debate among councilors and residents from nearby districts.
Alien's Foot- Ease powder advertises relief for aching feet
Do Your Feet Ache and Burn? Shake into your shoves. Alien's Foot-Ease is a powder that makes tight or new shoes feel easy and cures swollen sweaty feet corns and bunions. Sample sent free address Allen S. Olmsted Leltoy N. A hair on the head is worth two of the brush.
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Allen S. Olmsted
Leltoy, N
To Cure a Cold in One Day Ad Claim
An old advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets promising a cure for a cold in one day. It offers druggists refund if the claim fails and echoes a proverb about truth emerging.
Dr Coffee Great men are ordinary men with polished shoes
A concise reflection on character, noting how great figures become distinctive through disciplined, careful presentation and personal grooming. The piece emphasizes deliberate self-presentation as a sign of inner order and achievement.
Defiance Cold Water Storcd Offers 14 oz at 10 Cents
An old advertisement extols Defiance Cold Water Storcd with 14 ounce cans priced at 10 cents, claiming less defective content than rival brands that offer 12 ounces.
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Defiance
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the Plattsmouth Journal
R. A. Bates
Plattsmouth
Knox
J. C. McReynolds
Tennessee
James M. Beck
Delaware & Hudson Railroad Company
Soo Railway
North Dakota
Elkins
John Mills
Corps of Engineers
Mount Ranier National Park
Civil Service Commission
Philippine Service
Classified
Civil Service
William T. Lewis
Stella Wright
Appelate
Pars
Henri de Rotherboild
Lofrancs
Haas
Til
Co. A. Pearson
London Tilly Express
St. James Gazette
Germany
Dresden
Paul Brudhkess
Montreal
National Live Stock Association
Beef Trust
Roberts
Mint Bureau
Thomas
Philippine Islands
Twenty-third Infantry
Twelfth Cavalry
Southern
Charlestown
Mass
Navy Yard
War College Board
Nedrask A
Money Market
Railroad
Deniel Funston
Roosevelt Wires
Dewey
Theodore Roosevelt
Consul Langer
Macklin
Fast Express
Lackawana & Western
Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
United States Cable Ship
Burnside
DR. Coffee
W. C. Coffer
Des Moines
Iowa
Coffe
Ree
Coffee Tauung
Oy Lewis
Archate
Amuke Lewis
RED Cross
Portugal
Duke of
Banderillo
St. Jacobs Oil
Price
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