Potosi Journal Highlights Odd News Bits From Missouri
Potosi Journal notes a Kansas man who killed himself after drinking circus lemonade and jokes about a Cleveland man with five sets of twins urging President Roosevelt to award him a twin medal. It cites Central American diplomacy as a joke while noting serious regional war casualties and San Franciscans predicting a booming city in three years with optimism valued highly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Cleveland
Roosevelt
Army and Navy Maneuvers Seen as Bluff by Outsiders
Report notes foreign observers doubt U S military drills while servicemen affirm strength of Uncle Sam's armed forces, citing measured power and readiness demonstrated in nationwide maneuvers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Columbia Consul Warns No Statistics In Publication
A consul notes that Columbia publishes no statistics and argues the city should be prudent. He warns that missing opportunities include a failed effort to negotiate a much larger offer from the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Uncle Sam
Fountains Shine At Palace Honeymoon Garden
The gardens of the Palace La Gran ja host Alfonso and Victoria's honeymoon and are famed for fountains. The Banos del Diane shoots 120 feet high, a marvel noted by Philip V as costing 3,000,000 dollars for three minutes of amusement.
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la Granja
Alfonso
Victoria
Banos del Diane
Philip V
Osages Praised For Law Abiding Record In Hominy Speech
J F Palmer told Hominy that among about 2000 Osage on the roll there is only one in prison and in the past ten years none have been behind bars. With a population around 2100 this stands as a strong endorsement of Osage future citizenship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Palmer
Hominy
Osage
Okla) Journal
New Commonwealth
Crow Reservation Decline Sparks Nostalgic Warning
A reader laments the fading cowboy era on Crow reservation lands as modernization reshapes the frontier. The piece contrasts disappearing wildlife and traditional life with progress, asking if even Cinnamon Pete may be pushed from old roles into new ones, while questioning reckless change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crow Reservation
Middle West
Cinnamon Pete
Pike’s Peak Birthday Observed by Colorado State
The state of Colorado will observe Pike’s Peak birthday in September. The article notes that when Lieut. Pike was captured by Spanish soldiers in February ISOT he lost maps and manuscripts never recovered. Supposedly sent from the Santa Fe governor to the viceroy of Mexico City and then to Madrid. Spanish officials are thought to have preserved these papers, and a search is being requested by Secretary Root at Representative Brooks’s suggestion. If found, the papers would likely be returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pike
Colorado
Root
Woman argues plain food keeps men humble at home
A Texas woman contends that richer meals make men too frisky and harder to manage. She asserts the way to keep a husband in line is to serve plain food and have him fetch wood, rather than expecting greater domesticity from better feeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Revolt Rumors Loom Over Vast Matto Grosso
The Brazilian state Matto Grosso, described as vast with about half a million square miles and under 100000 inhabitants, is reported from Lisbon to harbor a dangerous insurrection that could spread through its wilderness with limited impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matto Grosso
Lisbon
Bridge Whist Blamed For Nervous Prostration
A New York specialist says bridge whist is responsible for much of the nervous prostration among women. It is more responsible for the nervous disorders of the husbands of the bridge women.
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New York
No Complaint Abroad Of Microbes On Rifles
The passage notes that no complaints are heard abroad about microbes on American rifles as British soldiers in India prepare to hunt with the rifles, implying confidence in weapon safety and deployment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Philippine band plays funeral tune sparks controversy
A military band in the Philippines, known for only two tunes "Always in the Way" and "A Hot Time," caused trouble by performing the former at a soldier's funeral. The boys prefer choice should be respected, reflecting tension over solemnity and morale.
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Philippines
United States Tops Cocoa and Chocolate Production
In eight years the United States rose from fifth to first in cocoa and chocolate manufacture and use. The increase since 1876 amounts to 2000 percent, signaling a dramatic expansion of American industry and consumption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Brown University President links athletics to arbitration
The New York Sun quotes President Faunce of Brown University calling athletics a training school for arbitration and Hon. William Lloyd Garrison comparing football to the font and origin of war. The passage laments the disagreement of wise men and the resulting disappointment to humble minds.
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Faunce
Brown University
New York Sun
William Lloyd Garrison
European Kings Kiss Promise Sparks Cultural Debate
A satire on royal etiquette imagines European kings kissing upon meeting while noting American citizens would resist such ritual, framing the ritual as a diplomatic and cultural clash. The piece uses humor to critique pomp and conformity in sovereign circles.
Bishop Missing? Reported Among the Lost Near Cape Palos
Headlines note a bishop from Sao Pedro Brazil among the lost at sea near Cape Palos. A second bishop is also reportedly among the missing as rescue efforts continue and authorities assess the vessel’s fate.
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Sao Pedro
Brazil
Rio trip marks cordial reception aboard Charleston
Secretary of State Elihu Root leaves Rio bound for Montevideo after a wellattended reception on the cruiser Charleston. President Alves salutes arriving ships and presents Mrs Root with a Brazilian diamond as overtures of Pan American unity. Barroso and Daenos Ayres to convey Charleston to Montevideo.
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Rio Janetto
Brazil
Elihu Hoot
Rio
Montevideo
Charleston
Elshy Root
Alves
Root
The
Institute of Brazilian Lawyers
Barroso
Daenos Ayres
Shipwreck Disaster Off Cape Palos Claims Many Lives
The Italian steamer Siria, en route Genoa Barcelona Montevideo Buenos Aires with about 140 aboard, struck a rocky reef near Hormigas Islands and sank. Some 385, mostly Italians and Spaniards, drowned. The captain killed himself after declaring 645 passengers and 727 crew were aboard. Survivors clustered in Cape Palos, facing hunger and exposure as rescuers worked amid harrowing scenes.
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Cartagena
Sain
Cape Palos
Genoa
Barcelona
Cadiz
Montevideo
Buenos Ayres
Hermigas Island
San Pedro
Brazil
Dormicas Island
Les
Siria
Navigaton Iteliana
Arcelona
Siric
Cape Paulos
Sirlo
Jost
Cape
Harvard Crew Arrives in London for Varsity Row
The Harvard University crew is in London ahead of the Cambridge varsity race next month. The fine physique of the crew attracted general attention among spectators and officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Harvard University
Cambridge
Americans Preach in London Pulpits Packed Sundays
London reports a large turnout as leading American preachers filled many London pulpits on Sunday during the holiday season, drawing crowds and attention from local congregations.
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London
The Longworths Sail For Home From Cherbourg
Congressman and Mrs Nicholas Longworth sailed from Cherbourg to New York aboard the American line steamer St Paw. A crowd at the station saw them off including the Marquis and Count de Chambrun their wives and embassy officials. The couple traveled amid flowers gifts and a large basket of fruit in the compartment behind Ambassador and Mrs McCormick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longworths
Paris
Nicholas Longworth
Cherbourg
New York
American Line
St. Paw
Marquis
Count de Chambrun
Mrs. Loneworth
Ambassador
Labor Shortage Hits Minnesota Harvest
Minnesota faces the worst farm labor shortage in state history as a bumper northwest crop waits. About fifteen thousand workers are needed across Minnesota, Iowa, and the Dakotas, with only about a thousand available. Wages run from 1.75 to 3 dollars daily, and job seekers are scarce. Railroads offer a special harvest-rate of 6.50 dollars to any point in the belt, with farmers paying transportation for willing workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Minn
Minnesota
Iowa
Dakotas
Hartje Case Arguments On High Scoring Rally
The Hartje case drew sharp exchanges as both Lise Ellant and the respondent posted strong scores in heated argument sessions. Attorneys pressed for decisive rulings amid a tense courtroom atmosphere.
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Lis Ellant
Hartje Divorce Hearing Opens With Emotional Testimony
In Pintsiurst Pennsylvania Judge Fraser hears the Hartje divorce case as lawyers clash over allegations of desertion and love letters. Mrs Hartje shows distress while witnesses discuss the couple’s separation and alleged infidelity. Proceedings continue with closing arguments expected by Wednesday.
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Frazer
Ansustis Marije
John Marron
Hartjé
Mr. Marron
Fraser
Greely Assigned to Northern Division Headquarters in St Louis
War department dispatch from Washington on Friday assigns Maj General A W Greely to command the Northern division with headquarters in St Louis, succeeding Maj General Henry C Corbin, effective September 16. Greely is famed as a survivor of the Alfared Arctic expedition rescued by Captain Winfield S Schley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gen. Corbin
Gen. Greely
Winfield S. Schley
Roosevelt Hosts Large Lasmore luncheon with Stimson
President Roosevelt entertained a large luncheon party in Lasmore noting United States District Attorney Henry L. Stimson attended. Stimson and the president reportedly discussed several federal cases pending in southern New York, including sugar rebate matters. Senator Penrose of Pennsylvania paid his second visit of the session to the president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Laswmore
United States
Henry L. Stimson
New Yersery
Atternex Stimson
New York
Amon
Sigur
Penrose
Penneylvania
Sesson
Pearl Fisherman Heads to New York After Loot of Pearls
Paducah based Henry F Kath, a pearl fisherman, arrives with several sacks of pearls valued at 121000. He has fished the Wabash river and the Ohio for about four months and plans to go to New York to dispose of his haul.
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Paducah, Jr
Henry F. Kath
Wabash River
Ohio
New York
Speech Making at Madison Square Garden Reception
New York reports the speech making program for the Madison Square Garden reception to William J Bryan on Aug 50. Henry W Walker opens and introduces Governor Folk of Missouri who introduces Mayor Tom L Johnson of Cleveland as presiding officer. Augustus Thomas will give two formal speeches and Bryan will address an overflow meeting in Madison Square.
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New York
Madison Square Garden
Wm. J.ryan
Henry W. Walker
Gov. Folk
Missouri
Tom L. Johnson
Cleveland
Augustus Thomas
St. Louis
Gotham Missouri Society
Bryan
Madison Square
Death in Webster Groves From Lettered Cure
Coroner's jury attributes the death of John Bertrand of Webster Groves to a correspondence treatment for stomach trouble. A woman doctor allegedly sent him remedies he prepared and drank as tea before seating. Agriculturists promoting the herbs listed include burdock and harseed.
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St. Louis
John Bertrand
Webster Groves
Van Sant Named Chief Marshal for G. A. R. Parade
Minneapolis governor Samuel R. Van Sant was appointed chief marshal of the Grand Army parade in Minneapolis on Wednesday by Commander in Chief Tanner. The event elevates Van Sant to lead the civic march amid veterans and local dignitaries.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Samuel R. van Sant
Highand
Minneacvelt
Wodnesday
Amsust
Tanner
Durban test to prove railroad telephone invention
Durban engineers will try a practical test of the railroad telephone invented by J W Tatum to enable talks between crews while trains run at full speed. Jerome predicts an ice famine in New York as the district attorney warns the trust investigation may precede a grand jury in a few days with possible delays before September.
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Durban
J. W. Tatum
Jerome
New York
Hawthurs Ameri can line orders 40 000 ton ship by Marland & Wolff
Belfest reports the Hawthurs American line has issued an order to Marland and Wolff to build a steam turbine ship larger than the Cunard Lusitania, with a displacement of 40 000 tons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belfest
Koelasih
IL 13
Hawthurs American Line
Marland & Wolff
Captain Merriman Dies in Minneapolis at 72
Captain O C Merriman former bankruptcy referee in the United States court and a well known Minneapolis citizen died at his home in the city aged 72.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. C. Merriman
Minneapolis
Minn
United States Court
Cronstadt Mutineers Report Denied by Officials
A contested claim that forty percent of Cronstadt mutineers were executed is semi officially denied by authorities, who describe the figure as unsubstantiated and request verification of the source. The dispute centers on wartime casualties and disciplinary actions within the fleet.
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St. Petersium
Cronstadt
Jealousy Motive Tells of Butte Wife Murder
Frand Harolt, a miner in Butte Montana, fatally shot his wife Mary in a boarding house where she worked as a cook. He fled the scene after the crime, with jealousy identified as the motive.
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Butte
Mont
Frand Harolt
Mary
Rear Admiral Train Dies in Chefoo China Morning
Rear Admiral Chas J. Train, commander in chief of the United States Asiatic Fleet, died at 9:16 AM in Chefoo China after a brief illness. The high ranking officer, known for his long service, passed away peacefully with family at his bedside. His death leaves a leadership gap in American naval presence in the Far East.
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Train
Chefoo
China
Chas
J. Train
United States Asiatic Fleet
Armour's Manager May Dic. Chicaan
A. Valentine former vice president and manager of Armour Co is stricken with peritonitis and expected to undergo appendicitis operation He is at his summer home in Oconomowoc.
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Chicaan
Pp. A. Valentine
Armour & Co
Oconomowoc
Heat Crisis Grips New York City In Record Heat
Intense heat devastates New York with over 20 deaths in the city alone. Officials report widespread prostration and signs of extreme stress on the population. Hospitals and authorities struggle to respond as the heatwave lingers.
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New York
Back Pain Relief Story From Olympia Man
L. Gorham of 516 East 4th Street, Olympia Washington, describes six years of back pain after getting wet and cold. He credits Dean's Kidney Pills with clearing urine, easing pain, and curing the ailment after six boxes, and notes the trouble never returned. Sold by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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Gorham
East 4Th St
Olympia
Wash
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
German plan to widen Kiel canal to world port scale
The German government aims to widen the Kiel canal from 60 to 130 feet and surface width from 10 to 350 feet. Estimated cost for the improvements runs about 56 million dollars.
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Kiel Canal
Boy's Terrible Eczema Healed by Cuticura Miracle
Six month old boy suffered widespread eczema with crusted mouth and eyes, severe itching, and sleepless nights. After three doctors and fear of Europe treatment, a friend advised Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent. Within ten days to two weeks improvement appeared and after ten weeks the skin was smooth and white. F Mohrath president C L Hohrath Co manufacturers South Bethlehem Pa dated 190%
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Euurope
F. Mohrath
C. L. Hohrath
Bethlehem
Tune
Rest That Resting Quietly Destroys Stress
The passage argues true rest comes from choosing a personal calm, not rushing for travel or social bustle. It critiques frantic activity, crowding, and excess as nonrestful, proposing a deliberate, meaningful ease found by selecting one restorative action and pursuing it.
Philosophical Points on Belief and Prodigals
A compact reflection on truth, prosperity, original thought, and the frailties of human motive. The piece muses on belief, the temptations of wealth, and the difficulty of judging others. It uses parables and aphorisms to contrast faith, intelligence, and virtue.
No Trouble After Quitting Coffee for Postum
An Illinois man credits Postum with curing lifelong indigestion linked to coffee. He describes persistent stomach irritation and nerves from coffee, and relief after switching to Postum within days. A pastor from Battle Creek endorses the product and references The Road to Wellville.
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Postum
Pastor Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Pecs
Missouri hive and tame products yield big county figures
Missouri state labor bureau data show honey wax and molasses surpluses across 124 counties for 1905. Cass New Madrid and Oregon counties led honey and wax exports, with Jackson, Linn, and Jasper counties reporting large molasses surpluses.
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Missouri
Slaven
J. Ho
Vilne
Cass County
New Madrid
Genetry County
Pemiscot County
Jackson County
Linn County
Jasper County
Missouri to tighten rabies controls says state vet Dr Lucky
Dr H T Lucky state veterinarian of Missouri reports widespread rabies with thousands of dollars in livestock losses. He proposes enforcement of dosing laws and empowering officials in towns and counties to quarantine exposed animals until the disease cannot develop. In Kansas City several cases have been reported to a local veterinarian firm.
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H. T. Lucky
Missouri
Accord. Inc
St. Louis
Elorre
Nell
Kansas City
Vaudeville Accidents Hit Excelsive Springs Stage
Nearly all performers at Excelsive Springs were injured this season with a tightrope rider falling four feet, a high ladder act performer breaking a knee, and several other accidents. Three injured vaudeville acts are now hospitalized for further health concerns.
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Pine Springs
Ferther Health
Gentry County Club of Greater Kansas City Formed
An assembly of Kansas City area families residing in Gentry County held a reunion and established the Gentry County club of Greater Kansas City as a permanent organization. Officers elected included Duchy Atchion as president, George T. Tindracem as vice president, A. Frishie as secretary, and A. Frishie as treasurer.
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Kansas City
Gentry County
Gentry County Club
Ateshire
Duchy Atchion
George T. Tindracem
Frishie
Sedetia Attorney Attention Amid Alleged Rik Case
In Sedetia an attorney Mr Vinllen will be called regarding an alleged rik tren fm Sedetia. The AG of Sedalia omitted pw ore members and a published announcement signals a new price scale effective August. Milk price rises from five to four cents per quart and cream from 15 to 25 cents per quart. Holt County farmers hire labor for peach harvest. five crews, two carloads of packing baskets received, 20400 small baskets and 2500 large baskets noted. Missouri Scholarships awarded to Thelka Kum St. Louis English Beatrice Winn St Joseph History Mary Jesse Barnett Columbia Latin. Honorary scholarship to M. E. Botis Nodawar county Economics.
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Sedetia
Ponemn
Vinllen
Rik Tren Fm
Sedetia. AG
Sedalia Dejimemen
Holt County
Universitxs of Missouri
Prominent Cincinnati Woman Praises Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
A Cincinnati woman reports relief from female trouble after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The letter cites pain, nervousness, and headaches subsiding after five bottles, praising the remedy as a splendid female tonic and noting regular, painless periods. It urges other suffering women to try the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mrs. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinklham
Sara Wilson
East Dd Street
Cincinnati
Ohio
Springfield conference on Frisen road apple era loan plan
At a conference in Springfield A J Taiviilson president of the Frisen road met G A Atwood secretary of the Ozark Fruit Growers association. Atwood stated that the apple era alone the Frisen would be 10000 car loans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
A. J. Taiviilson
Frisen Road
G. A. Atwood
Ozark Fruit Growers’ Trssociation
Mr. Atwood
Missouri State Fair Directors Meet in Sedalia for Upcoming Fair
Missouri directors met in Sedalia to finalize plans for the sixth annual fair. Officials granted dates October 2 and 3 for the Missouri Probate Judges Association and Missouri State Veterinary Association to hold annual meetings on the fairgrounds during fair week. New improvements include a stock building, two cattle barns, a country building, and a steel stand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seale
Missouri Probate Judges’ Association
Missouri State Veterinery Iswciation
Arrests of Mitterson and Wife in Mailbox Case in Missouri
A A Mitterson and wife of Stead in Callaway County were arrested by a United States marshal for allegedly taking letters from a neighbor's rural mailbox. Tom Marshall confirmed action and they were held for federal grand jury duties by Commissioner Giesbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A A Mitterson
Steadnan
Callaway County
United States
Tom Marshall
Crand Furs
Giesbers
Vernon County Court House Contract Award Notice
Vernon County court house contract awarded to Pesches Diee of Nevada for a price of $11,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon County Court Howeves
Pesches = Diee. of
Nevada
Steamship Goldmouth Makes Long Nonstop Run
The Shell line steamship Goldmouth arrived at Rotterdam after a Singapore to Rotterdam voyage of 11 791 miles in 42 days. The ship steamed without engine stoppages or main boiler checks, a feat believed to be the longest nonstop run by marine machinery. Fueled by dung Would fuel, the efficiency left enough surprise to require 26 days to return east by steam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldmouth
Shell Line
Rotterdam
Singapore
Cape of Good Hope
Fanny Davenport's New York Debut at Barton's Theatre
Fanny Davenport premiered in New York at Barton's Chambers Street theater on February 25, 1857. She performed a verse of The Star Spangled Banner in a ballet of young girls under the management of E L Davenport and Harry Watkins.
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Fanny Davenport
New York
Barton's
Chambers Street Theater
E. L. Davenport
Harry Watkins
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