New Russian Labor Law Sets Eight to Eleven Hour Limits
The Boyden Reporter notes Russia will enact a labor law after January 1 fixing workdays at eleven hours for most days, ten hours on Saturdays and holidays, and no work on Sundays. non Christian workers won’t be forced to work on sect days. night shifts count eight hours. The piece also reports on Alaska’s Selawik lake tides, Spanish undertakings, a Madrid statue burial custom, Chinese counterfeiting crackdowns, and executions for counterfeit cash in Pekin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
St. Petersburg
Pekin
Canton
Nanking
Foochow
Eels Spawn in Sea Unlike Ponds and Other Oddities of Nature
The text explains that eels must spawn in the ocean and will not breed in landlocked ponds. It mentions ancient theories of eel origin, then notes observations about a Waverly West Virginia lockup incident, followed by Wyoming coal production trends from 1894 to 1895, indicating a decline in tonnage and value. The 1895 value fell $192,491 from the prior year with a price rise of one cent per ton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Poor newsboy faces loss as slot machines debut
The Paper Vend ing Machine Company of St. Louis with a $150,000 capital begins operations. The machines, penny-slot contrivances, will be placed in street cars, hotels and all public places, threatening the newsboy’s livelihood.
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Paper Vending Machine Company of
St. Louis
Ivy planted at Yale marks class of 96 tribute
In Yale York campus notes, students plant a sprig of ivy from General Robert E. Lee's grave beside Prof. Silliman's statue near the new library. London street beggars annoy travelers as a man reports constant harassment between station and train. The piece notes German population growth from 25 million in 1816 to over 45 million and compares annual increments across nations.
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London
Robert I W. Lee
Virginia
Yale
New Library
Prof
Silliman
United Kingdom
France
Navy anniversary row tensions with British enthusiasts
British enthusiasts who mark the thousandth anniversary of England’s navy under King Alfred are rebuffed by Mr Chamberlain civil lord of the admiralty. The navy department says it has had enough celebration for this year.
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England
Alfred
Mr. Chamberlain
Admiralty
Navy Department
Women Active in Public Life in Sonoma County
In Sonoma county California several women play leading roles in public life. A Sonoma postmistress an attorney in Santa Rosa two physicians a Russian painter an undertaker and a Petaluma board of education member are noted for their community involvement.
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Sonoma County
California
Sonoma
Santa Rosa
Board of Education of
Editor Myers' Logk Will Get No Damages
Muscatine August 2 The Journal recalls L W Myers once editor of the Wapello Republican who was badly injured in a 1894 Omaha and Chicago railroad oil tank explosion. He sued for 30000 but a verdict of 15000 was overturned because he was not on the line or at a proper station. Judge Lochran ruled the railroad not liable though Myers held a ticket and waited near the station. Myers, a former U S consul at Victoria British Columbia, was returning home when the accident occurred. His physical wreck and mental decline are noted and the suit may go to a higher court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Journal
L. W. Myers
Wapello Republican
Omaha and Chicago
Slammond
Wis
Myers
Lochran
United States
Victoria
B. C
Prohibs Must Try Again for Governor Nominee
Des Moines reports E. L. Eaton the prohibitionist nominee for governor is ineligible due to not meeting the two year state residency. Eaton, a Methodist minister, arrived from Wisconsin last fall. S. P. Leland of Charles City, Eaton's only competitor, likely to be placed on the ticket to fill the vacancy.
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Des Moines
E. L. Eaton
Wisconsin
S. P. Leland
Charles City
Eaton
A BPEAD OVER LITIGATION AT ALBIA
A Kentucky youth, Jim Napier, shot R B Kirkman while he mowed a farm eight miles north of Albia. The incident ties into prior bootlegging cases with Napier and Kirkman as a federal witness. Kirkman in poor condition but likely to recover. Johnny Napier jailed for complicity. Sheriff Doner arrested Napier.
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Albia
Monroe County
Jim Napier
R. B. Kirkman
Napier
Kirkman
Doner
Johny Napier
Plymouth County Fair Fund Raised for LeMars Show
Funds totaling about 3600 were raised to support Plymouth county fair in LeMars scheduled for early October. A seven member board directed by G C Maclagan was elected with G A Sammis as vice president and W G Bolser as secretary. Hon John R Shaffer hired as assistant secretary to aid fair management.
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Plymouth County
LeMars
Folowing
G. C. Maclagan
W. G. Bolser
E. D. Chassell
G. A. Sammis
Ben Hodgman
George E. Loring
Fred X K. Miller
G. A. Samsois
B. Hodgman
John R. Shaffer
Shaffer
Iowa State Agricultural Society
LeMars Fair
Prominent Farmer Parmenter Dies by Strychnine Self Inflicted
Ankeny August 3 Ied Parmenter a well known Polk county farmer died at 2 PM after taking strychnine. Once on the county board and trusted official he had endured recent health issues and domestic troubles. He leaves a wife three sons and four daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ankeny
Parmenter
Polk County
Board of Supervisors
Modern Woodmen Picnic at Castana Aug 5 1897
The Sargeant Bluff Salix Whiting and Castana Modern Woodmen of America plan their annual Castana outing on August 5 with a day full of events. Rev. J. E. McNamara of Sloan will speak on Woodcraft. Whiting’s cornet band performs. a select ball is set for Okamok Hall. a special Sioux City train departs at 7 am and returns after the picnic.
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Castana
Sargeant Bluff
Salix, Whiting
Modern Woodmen of America
Iowa
J. E. McNamara
Sloan
Whiting Cornet Band
Whiting
F. C. Lewis
Wasser
Welch
McNamara
Glee Club
Great Western to Extend From Hampton to This City
A report from Des Moines real estate official Hurd claims the Chicago and Great Western will begin work on the Hampton to this city branch in mid August. He aided survey efforts due to large land interests his company controls, and local belief brands him well connected. Route beyond this point toward Sioux City is said to follow rapidly.
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Great Western
Hampton
Webster City
Hurd
Des Moines Real Estate and Loan Company
Chicago and Great Western
Sioux City
Rev Colby Seduction Verdict Sparks Iowa Conference Appeal
After an all night session the commission appointed Rev H E Colby on the charge of seduction and returned a verdict of guilty with a recommendation for expulsion from the Methodist conference. An appeal was taken and the case will be tried before the Iowa conference meeting in Oskaloosa on September 8. The conviction vote was close at 1 to 5 and the eleven member commission required only a majority.
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Oskaloosy
Aug.s
Jory
H. E. Colby
Methodist
Iowa
Oskaloosa
Pire Destroys An Elevator In Odebolt Fire
Odebolt Aug 3 The St Paul and Kansas City elevator burned Saturday morning with all its contents. Fifteen thousand bushels of corn in crib and three cars on the switch near the elevator were burned. One car held lumber valued at 1000 dollars, another coal, and the third was empty. The elevator companys loss was 8000 dollars.
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St Paul and
Kansas City
Odebolt Burns
Odeboilt
St. Paul and
Museum Plunder Strikes Vaud Cantonal Museum
Lausanne August 2 reports say the Vaud Cantonal museum has been extensively plundered of art works and other valuable articles. Arum-Not appears and Wigwag is quoted as saying Slobbs He claims to talk in his sleep, though details remain unclear.
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Lausanne
Switzerland
Vaud Cantonal Museum
Murder in Cold Blood Ends Life and Escapes Fate
Hamburg reports John N. Good was shot and killed by farmer J. Morrow while escorting Miss Morrow to a social. Morrow also fired at the daughter and doctor, then poisoned himself, not expected to live. The community mourns, noting Marrow’s recent flightiness and possible insanity.
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Hamburg
John N. Good
J. Morrow
Here
Young Good
Miss Morrow
Dr. Johnson
J. M. Good
J. Marrow
Resson
Notary oversteps power in Iowa nuptials
In Oskaloosa on July 31 Frank Gunn of Fremont, a notary public, married Thomas Boals and Mrs. Melinda McMickle without authority. Deputy Davis questioned him. Gunn admitted his status but lacked legal power to perform marriages. He planned to seek a minister to rectify the situation and cancel the improvised ceremony.
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Oskaloosa
Frank Gunn
Fremont
Frank
Blackstone
Davis
Big Day at the Chautauqua Draws Large Crowd
July 31 at Lowa Falls the Chautauqua grounds hosted a big, growing attendance with Illinois Central excursions bringing hundreds from Waterloo to Fort Dodge. Dr Henson of Chicago lectured on Fools yesterday. Soldiers day approaches with GA R and WRC members attending. Georgia Wade McClellan and Mrs Sarah Rothrock headline evening talks. Captain K W Brown and Commander Evans to speak in afternoon.
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Lowa Falls
Towa Falls
Chautauqua
Ilinois Central
Waterloo
Fort Dodge
Henson
Chicago
Georgia Wade McClellan
Denson
Sarah Rothrock
Cedar Rapids
K. W. Brown
Ames
Evans
Keokuk
Attachment suits filed against banker Mulhall
In Rock Valley on July 31 attachments have begun in district court against William Mulhall and wife with levies on their residence. Stengel seeks about 1500 dollars over a real estate deal, while Kemper also filed a small claim tied to a real estate transaction. The cases are set for the September term.
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Mulhall
Rock Valley
Vv. Stengel
A. J. Kemper
District Court
William Mulhall
Farmers Bank
Stengel
Mulhall Wasing
Kemper
Funeral of H. B. Nicholas Killed in Bank Collapse
Emmetsburg mourns H. B. Nicholas who died after a bank bank caving in at White South Dakota Monday night. Nicholas, English by birth and resident since 1869, was overseeing pile and pier work when a cement casing excavation collapsed, breaking his neck and causing fatal injuries. Masons conducted the funeral in Emmetsburg on July 21.
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H. B. Nicholas
EmmInettsburg
Emmetsburg
White, S. D
Mgr. Nicholas
Monster Mass Meeting of Striking Miners at Pittebure
More than 5 000 striking miners gathered for an all day session at the Creen school house Allegheny county with 1 600 from Turtle Creek arriving to cheers and bands. Speakers included M A Carey W A Carney Mrs Mary G Jones and M J Connavan. No interference by sheriff. miners plan camps and large guards at Coal Will and Sandy Creek mines. The mood was triumphant and orderly despite the strike tensions.
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Pittebure
ieCren
Allegheny County
Turtle Creek
Eoen
M. A. Carey
Painters and Decorators
W. A. Carney
Amahamated Association
Mary G. Jones
Chicago
M. J. Connavan
Painters’ and Decorators’ Union
Warvey A. Lowery
Phim Creek
Sandy Creek
Dolan
Illinois Central Reaches Ohio Valley on Southern Lines
Chicago Aug 4 The Illinois Central Railroad acquired control of the Ohio Valley line at midnight Saturday under a mortgage preclosure, with the Evansville district renamed under the Louisville division. Leaders Fish Weltling Harahan and Ayer extend oversight over 130 miles from Evansville Indiana to Hopkinsville Kentucky. J S Weitzell will be assistant general freight agent at Twswansville and L A Washington becomes transportation and road departments head at Henderson Kentucky.
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Ohio Valley
Chicago
Illine Central Railroad Company
Ohio Vally Railroad
Central
Fish
Welting
Harahan
Ayer
Illinois Central
Evansville
Ind
Hopkinsville
Louisville
Illinois Central Railroad
Illinois Central Management
J. S. Weitzell
Tfswansville
L. A. Washington
Henderson
Miners Strike Near Jellico Near End as Work Restarts
Reliable information from Jellico district says over 2,000 miners have been on strike since May and will soon return to work. A satisfactory scale is reported as proposed, signaling a possible settlement and resumed operations in Knoxville, Tenn.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Jellico
Heat Wave Ravages Kentucky Towns With Record Temperatures
Louisville reports the heat wave continuing across the state with interior towns suffering havoc. At 11 30 this morning the temperature reached 95 degrees.
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Kentucky
Louisville
Aus
Mass meeting urged over powder and cents per ton
Notices posted at Pittsburg district mines call a mass miners meeting in the city for tomorrow to consider the powder question and a proposed price of 60 cents a ton for mine run ore.
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Pittsburg
Kan
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Boyden
P.H. McCarty
House of Commons
Selawik
Alaska
Tosso
Spain
Madrid
Iscuria
Waverly
W. Va
Myeys
LOGK
Circuit Court
GE. L. Eaton
Prohibition
Albin
BPEAD
Creston
Otto Ball
Burlington Route
Afton Junction
Corning
S. A. Todd
Wright’s Station
Colby
Methodist Church
Pire
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