Prince Boris of Russia heads to the United States
The 25 year old Prince Boris of Russia, still unmarried, travels toward the United States likely to seek gold prospects. The report notes a mix of weather folklore and new concerns as the era’s almanac relic wanes. The Philadelphia Times laments the daguerreotype’s passing while a clever practitioner might revive it.
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Prince Boris
Russia
United States
The
Philadelphia Times
Washington reports arrest of Paterson anarchist in Italy
Washington officials state an Italian arrest of a Paterson anarchist who had been assigned to kill King Victor Emmanuel was prompted by information from this government. The report suggests governments remain vigilant when anarchists are active.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Italy
Paterson
Victor Emmanuel
Kansas Governor Tests Parole System Progress
Gov. Stanley of Kansas reports on parole results showing 4 violations out of 100 men released. He says the parole plan, properly managed, will do more for reform than any sentimental societies.
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Gov. Stanley
Kansas
New York Builds Tuberculosis Sanatorium Near Saranac Lake
The state acquires over 500 acres near Saranac lake to establish a tuberculosis sanatorium. This major step aligns with medical opinion on treating the deadly disease and reflects the era's best approaches to combating pulmonary tuberculosis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saranac Lake
New York State
Men in New Jersey debate birds to fight mosquitoes
Scientists in New Jersey ponder which birds could naturally prey on mosquitoes, likely aiming to import and breed them. The plan risks cross state backlash as a bird effective against Jersey mosquitoes might be viewed as a threat elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
Jersey
Longevity of John W. Mackay’s Riverfront Coffee House
The Louisville Courier Journal lists Mackay in three city directories from 1836 to 1899 as keeper of a riverfront coffee house and a laborer in 1844. He is praised for a noble character shaped by hard work, with wealth described as largely a matter of luck.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
John W. Mackay
River Front
Royal guardianship rule over royals under Edward era
The text notes that upon ascending the throne Edward became guardian of his grandchildren, superseding parental rights. Law established nearly two centuries ago allowed this arrangement, with Georges often quarreling with their sons. It also states no member of the royal family may marry without the king's consent, or the marriage is void.
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Edward
National conference of employers and employes to meet
In Minneapolis from September 22 to 26 a national conference of employers and employes will be held under the auspices of the Eight Hour league. Experts will discuss the labor problem in hearings, with President Roosevelt scheduled to address and speakers including Carroll D. Wright Frank V. Sargent and John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Roosevelt
Carroll D. Wright
Frank V. Sargent
Immigration
John Mitchell
The
United Mine Workers
Wheat States Find Solution in Prison Binder Twine Plants
Some states report progress in solving convict labor issues by creating binder twine plants in state prisons. Winder twine, essential for farmers, uses about 200 million pounds annually in the U S. Most is made by a trust, with three prison plants in Minnesota, North Dakota, and Kansas producing the rest, claimed to counter the trust and ease labor objections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Minnesota
North Dakota
Kansas
Denby urges restricted Chinese laborers but steady trade relations
Mr Denby once minister to China argues for excluding Chinese laborers while keeping trade with China intact. He says a respectable Chinese merchant operating in China should be encouraged to visit the United States to buy supplies and believes a robust Chinese trade can grow without altering immigration rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denby
China
United States
New Cooling Machine Promises Air Purification
A Washington patent introduces a cooling machine claimed to chill and dry air without using ammonia. The inventor asserts the device can sanitize the atmosphere and operate at moderate cost, potentially making artificial ice and air cooling broadly affordable and beneficial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Washington News Roundup of June Fiscal and War Tire
In June a war tax repeal created a deficit of 7 405 200 due to heavy disbursements and civil war claim payments. For the fiscal year ending June 30, 45 748 immigrants arrived in the United States compared with 497 014 last year. Rear Admiral Taylor seeks 40 000 men for a new warship program. Skeleton remains found beneath the White House basement during heating system excavation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Taylor
White House
Washington
Mitchelh defies Keller order over mine worker interference
In an interview President John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers denounces critics amid claims they show no sympathy for the poor. Secretary Shaw to begin Vermont subernatorial campaign. Baseball league standings recorded for week ending Aug 3. Shenandoah guardsmen ordered to move first, then investigate after encap on cover of darkness. clashes feared between soldiers and riders. Four killed in a collision at Tierton New York involving milk trains and two engines wrecked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mitchelh
United Mine Workers
Judge Keller
Lite
John Mitchell
Wilkeslarne Citizens' Alliance
Treasury Shaw
Vermont
Pittsburg
Brooklyn
Chicago
Suu
Toston
Cincinnati
St. Lovis
Philadelphia
New York
Lewis
Beste
Cleveland
Baltimore
National Guardsmen
Shenland
Tierten’s
N.Y
Multiple 19th Century Tragedies and Disasters Reported
Reported incidents include four deaths after a train strike in Kenton and Tutua, Missouri and Ohio. A Kansas City shipbuilder killed his wife then himself. Lee Newton assaulted in Arkansas. A boiler explosion at a Wolfe Creek sawmill kills a man and injures four sons. Texas rivers fall, mauled by high water fears. Marty Traes appears at a Wenatchee knch. Embezzlement confession by Wilfred Van Derlip. Chicago bakery workers strike for higher wages. Iowa Nebraska Kansas corn prospects improve. widespread rains in Mississippi and Arkansas with damage. A post office safe blown open in Niles Ohio. looters steal. In Salinas California, two men shot by a woman after a quarrel. Will Dentler hanged at Hattiesburg Mississippi. Los Alamos earthquakes initially thought exaggerated. Grave diggers seek higher pay in Chicago. Gen Smith defends war, Bryan declines presidential bid. A Salt Lake City mining man shoots Lottie Russell and wounds two, then dies. G W Dray kills daughter then dies. Terre Haute trolley wreck injures 13. Cadillac excursion train wreck injures 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Anderson
Kenton
Obe Jones
Tutta
Columbus
Kansie Cin
Pred Falkinberg
Winsell
Lee Newton
Cornie Rettoems
Ark
Hardesty
Wolfe Creek
Lawrence County
Texas
Marty Traes
Wenatchee
Wash
Wilfred C. van Derlip
Boston
Chicago
Iowa
Nebraska
Kansas
Tennessee
Madama
Mississippi
Arkansas
Niles
Menvey
Salinas
Cal
Warren Jolaysen
Joseph Thordges
Aoneere
Will Dentler
Hattiesburg
Miss
Ed Gardner
Los Alamos
Neene
Smith
Samar Island
William J. Bryan
Mountain Lake
Salt Lake City
J.C. McCastin
Lottie Russell
Max Peters
G. W. Dray
Earl Johmsen
Granger
Tex
Terre Haute
Ind
Cadillac
Mich
Lo Alamos
Tragic family killings and suicides in two states
Pleas Pitzer, described as a negro, shot and killed his father in law Robert Brooks and his wife’s sister near Brinkley Arkansas, fatally wounded another sister of his wife. Joseph Podawski, despondent over illness, stabbed his wife and 12 year old daughter and killed himself at El Reno Oklahoma Territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleas Pitzer
Robert Brooks
Brinkley
Ark
Joseph Podawski
el Reno
O. T
Swedish government to establish wireless telegraphy on Gotard Island
67 bodies have been recovered from the Mount Kimble colliery at Wollongong Victoria after an explosion. British ambassador Lord Pauncefote’s estate is valued at £0,700. Arctic explorer Evelyn G Baldwin arrives in Norway with his men reported well. Cuban Senate plans $35 million distribution to ease crisis. Over seven months 21000 Americans invaded Canada buying 5 million acres.
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Gotard
Mount Kimble
Wollongong
Victoria
Arthur Lynch
London
Lord Pauncefote
United Sates
Evelyn G. Baldwin
Norway
Agua Dulce
Cuba
Senate
Canada
Vehement mobs and crimes across towns reported
Reports detail a Kentucky farmer beaten by a mob near Welvington after midnight on the 3d with a blacksnake whip. Other items include a deathbed confession by William Thompson of Vilas, Co, about his son’s murder and claims of innocence by Nicholson. American Tinplate Co mill closures after wage cut rejection. a failed attempt to float the steamship City of Savannah. dynamite in Clinton Iowa killed a man. two Mattoon youths killed by a train. Bulgarian brigands escaping Turkish troops after killings. deaths of Mrs. A R U Patehen in New York state and John W. Kirby and wife in Cowley County suicide indications. Omaha police board appointment by Gov. Savage. and a People’s Party convention planned in Springfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Dodwell
Welvington
William Thompson
Vilas
Baca County
Benjamin
Nicholson
State Pardon Board
American ‘Tinplate Co
Minder
Savannah
Ohio
Parhiah
Arb McDonald
Clinton
McDonald
W. FE. Hillegross
Mabel Strong
Mattoon
Til
Sheibyville
A. R.ul Patehen
New York State
San Priameises
John W. Kirby
Cowley County
Kas
Suivide
Savage
Nebraska
Omaha
People's Party
Springfield
Minor news items reveal global and national curios
The report notes Guatemala dumps the silver peso as current currency. U S officials discuss bank prosperity and Navy pay tied to work. Philppines relief plans include transfers. Carnegie donates a private library to Lord Acton’s collection. An actress in Oregon plans U S citizenship. A Baltimore minstrel faces charges and punishment. Navy pay reforms judged by work, not influence. Cuban naval station dispute cited as resolved. Manila editor fined and banished for libel reprinted charges. Medals awarded for Chickamauga and Aguinaldo capture. A Chicago special train to study road building. A record tree discovered in California Sierras, diameter over 51 feet.
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Republic of Guatemala
War Department
Philippines
Amitrew Carnegie
Lord Acton
Rt. Hondotia Morles
Wese Cophlin
Marsohn Ss. Sullivan
Oregon
United States
Charles Heoward
Baltimore
Valpraites
Mooly
Navy Department
S. J. Jibsen
O'Neil
Cuba
Havana
Senor Valdez
Manila
Horace Porter
Chickamauga
Gen. Funston
Post Office Established at Chestnut Ridge Missouri
Missouri news notes a post office is opened at Chestnut Ridge in Christian county with John Glauser named postmaster. Other items include arrests for illegal liquor sales in Meadville, a fatal bite by a rattlesnake near Kansas City, a suit over rheumatism linked to a streetcar, and a state fair anticipated as the Sedalia gathering nears.
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Chestnut Ridge
Christian County
John Glauser
George A. Trigg
Charles H. Burgess
Richmond Conservator
Ray County
Edward Ramsey
St. Joseph
St. Louis
Meadville
Sam Botts
Kansas City
Isaac Lehman
Lehman Bros
Germany
United States
Charles Stenberger
Missouri
City
Steinberger
Senator West
James
TL Lloyd
Clara Crowley
Alfred ‘T. Crowley
C. A. Rich
Crowley
Mike McMillen
Nevada
Tacoma
Wash
Nora Lear
Metropolitan Street Mailway Company
Kuansis City
Lom
Spever
Fifteenth Street
A. F E. Humphery
Denver
Excelsior Springs
Regent Springs
Humphrey
Hiumphrey
State Historical Society of
Dent County
Cooper County
Vroomans
Co-Perative
Western Co-Operative Company
Fourteenth Street
Grand Avenue
Co-Operative Chemical Works
Associated Enterprises and Industries
Trenton
Gallatin
Sedalia Ane
L. W. Walker
Pullman Car Service
Washington Park
Chicago
Ior. Stanley
Kansas
Chillicothe Normal School
James Angell
Futler
National Guard of
Lake Contrary
Cuban Congress Approves 35 Million Circulation Plan
New York report says Cuban senate prepared to circulate 35 million to ease crisis. Funds to aid sugar planters and repay debts of the New York junta, with 25 million loan for army, agriculture, and debt service. Palma to authorize gold loan and 35 year bonds, with taxes to redeem principal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Senate
House
Maximo Gomez
Valma
Palma
Congress
Cuba
State department reports toll cable loan bill passage
The state department received the tolling cable report from Minister Squiers regarding Thavana. The House has passed a bill authorizing a loan of 55,000,000 dollars at a minimum rate of 4 percent and a maximum interest of five percent, redeemable in 40 years.
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Washington, Ave
State Department
Squiers
Vahated Thavana
Aneinst
Grave Vatican France clash and local baseball tragedy
Rome Arge 5 reports the Vatican deems France’s school closures grave and fears Concordat derailment under Combes. Cardinal Rampolla favors caution toward France while others seek broader action. Chambrey crowds resist police closing mans schools. tocsin rings as nuns resist. Taylorville Aug 5 reports William Cloifester fatally struck in a game against the St. Louis Pastimes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Vatican
France
Schvors
M. Combes
Cardinal Rampolla
Svill
Chambrey
Mans
Tocsin
Rong
Taylorville
William Cloifester
St. Louis
Russell Sage Reaches Eighty Six at Lawrence Estate
New York Aug 3 Russell Sage celebrated his eighty sixth birthday at his country place in Lawrence Long Island. His health is described as good for a man of his years and by some estimates even better than many men aged forty five.
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New York
Russell Sage
Lawrence
Long Island
Harvest Record Claimed in Northwest States
Aug 5 in St. Paul Minnesota reports the northwest states led by Minnesota North Dakota and South Dakota with record wheat oats barley and flax production surpassing prior crop estimates and expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Minn
Minnesota
North Dakota
South Dakota
Admiral Taylor denies looming U.S. German war 1907 story
Rear Admiral Taylor denies a Washington wired report claiming he believes the United States and Germany may go to war in 1907. The denial refutes the sensational claim and asserts no war forecast. The item reflects press speculation on foreign affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Taylor
Washington
United States
Germany
Agua Dulce Fight Reported in Panama War
Telegraphs say revolutionary forces under Gen Herrera passed Agua Dulce and claim defeat of opponents at Agua Dulce. Ranger to search for missing gunboat Boyaca. Chuchito cargo failed to deliver. Consul and Capt. Potter seek permission to aid sailors. reports note desertions and heavy losses on both sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama
Colombia
San Carlos
Salazar
Herrera
Agua Dulce
Ranger
Boyaca
Morales Berti
Padilla
United States
Gudger
Potter
Washington
Gen. Salazar
Forti
Aqua Dunlee
Chuchito
Agua Dunce
Agua Dulee
Panawna
Tinplate wage cut rejected by Welsh workers in Pittsboro
Pittsboro Pan August 5 The American Tin Plate Co wage cut proposal a 23 percent reduction was rejected after weeks of voting. Workers were told the deal would secure foreign trade and a $1,000,000 Standard Oil contract with a 3 5 percent cut and 114 percent output rise. Most Welsh employees opposed to protect jobs in Wales. Company may close several plants as heavy stocks loom and non union plants stay open.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsboro
Pan
American Tinplate Co
Standard Oil Co
Wales
Man Brutally Whipped Near Yelvington
A farmer near Yelvington, William Dedwell, was abducted at midnight and bound to a tree where he endured over seventy five lashes with a blacksnake whip until nearly unconscious. His wife and daughter tried to intervene but were blocked by a mob. The motive remains unknown. In Washington a GA R committee was formed to push a statue for Gen I F Stevenson, with Thomas Lawler chairing and other members named from Illinois DC and Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onwensboro
William Dedwell
Yelvington
Washington
Eli Torrence
Gen. I. F. Stevenson
Thomas Lawler
Illinois
Thomas S. Hopkins
James Tanner
John McElroy
District of Columbia
Louis Wagner
Pennsylvania
Rain brings relief to beet growers near Lyons
Denver Colorado August 3 two meters of rain fell near Lyons bringing widespread benefit to beet growers. Near Sterling a high wind caused considerable damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver, Co
Lyons
Sterling
Historic Frankfort structure crumbling. braces ordered
Berlin reports the historic Frankfort building where German emperors were crowned is deteriorating. Authorities order immediate bracing to stabilize the ancient edifice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Frankfort
Novelty Home Furnishings Highlight Desk Clocks and Gongs
The article notes a desk clock serving as a paperweight, colonial mahogany bookcases with leaded glass, pigskin paperweights with hunting scenes, silk brocade curtains with rose borders, and Japanese temple gong bells in bronze and copper. Prices range from five to fifty dollars, with newer floor and table models available.
Physicians Puzzled by Kidney Trouble in St Aubert
In St Aubert Missouri on August 4, Mr E B Langendoefer suffered a severe kidney ailment baffling local doctors. He credits two boxes of Dodd's Kidney Pills with complete cure and no return symptoms after trying multiple physicians without relief. He urges others with kidney trouble to try the pill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Aubert, Mo
E. BR. Langendoefer
Dodd
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American Humane Society
Santa Barbara
California
East
Foreign Intelligence
Jonia
Tee
American Tinplate Ta
Milla
Gen. Stevenson
W. CL. Douglas
W. L. Douglas
W.L. Douglas
Heyl
W. Law
Brockton
Libby
Pat Linet
McNeall & Libby
Saturday Evening Post
Bors’ Derarrant
Curtis Publishing Company
Hamlin
Wizard Oil
Serrse, Emis
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