Deadly St Louis storm tears through world fair grounds
A August 5 St Louis dispatch reports a brief, powerful wind storm that hit the world’s fair grounds. Theodore Richter of Kirkwood was killed by a flying plank, A R Clark seriously injured, nine workers hurt, and damage tallied near 10 04 dollars. In East St Louis, Mrs Margaret Riechmann died of fright after the storm.
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St. Louis
Dispatch
Theodore Richter
Kirkwood
A. R. Clark
Seerao
Nogutheast
World’s Fair Fire Department
A. R. .Clark
Missouri ‘State Building
East St. Louis
Margaret Riechmann
Plattsmouth Farmer Learns Heirs to Missouri Estate
John Harris of Plattsmouth Nebraska learns he is the legal heir to an $8000 estate once connected to an acquaintance Dolan of Missouri. Harris recalls Dolan aided him eight years earlier when Harris, charged with a serious offense, was released on bond, Dolan disappeared, Harris sold belongings to cover the bond, and Dolan later amassed wealth. Harris hopes to prove his claim if no other heirs appear.
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Plattsmouth
Neb
John Harris
Dolan
Missouri
Harris
Ilinois
Nebraska state fair eyes Cresceus trotter offer
The Nebraska state fair board considers a $1000 offer from Lee M. Boda of Columbus to bring Cresceus the world famous trotter to the fair during state fair week. If weather delays occur the horse may stay two more days with owner George M. Ketchum handling, contract to be finalized by Rudge and other board members. The deal includes Cresceus lithographs and advertising to announce the appearance of the world champion.
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Nebraska
R. J. Flick
Rudge
State Fair Board
Crescens
Corn crop shows improvement nationwide in August bulletin
The weekly weather crop bulletin reports corn improving most in Iowa Nebraska Kansas and parts of Illinois while Missouri and Ohio valley are weakest. Harvesting continues with good quality in southern states. rain aided spring wheat and oats face rust in several areas. Nebraska notes cold wet week with heavy rainfall boosting corn in southeast yet overall yields lighter than expected.
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National Weather Bureau
Iowa
Nebraska
Kansas
Illinois
Missouri
Ohio Valley
New York
Michigan
Pacific Coast
Red River
South Dakota
Oregon
Washington
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Pennsylvania
Oklahoma
University of Nebraska Weather Bureau
Noisy Fourth of July Prohibited in St Paul
A sweeping ordinance bans firecrackers blanks bombs pistols and all fireworks in St Paul to curb fatalities. The measure targets citizens and dealers with fines from five to one hundred dollars and aims for a noiseless Fourth next year with support from business leaders doctors and officials.
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St. Paul
Minn
Corporation
Michael
Andrew Carnegie Funds Dumferline Gift for Estate and Tech Education
Andrew Carnegie plans a 2.5 million dollar donation of United States Steel bonds to Dumferline Scotland, his birthplace. The funds will maintain Pittencrieff estate with Malcolm Canmore’s tower, support a theater, promote horticulture among workers, and advance technical education in the linen district.
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Andrew ‘Carnegie
United States Steel Corporation
Dumferline
Scotland
Pittencrieff
Malcolm
Canmore
Margaret
Prominent Washington Diamond Dealer Dies by Self Inflicted Shot
Henry Hi Jacobs a well known businessman of Washington DC reportedly committed suicide by shooting, ending public life amid speculation on his affairs. Police and local authorities investigate the death as a possible self-inflicted act linked to business stress.
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Henry. Hi Jacobs
Washington, D. C
Amerly.& Diamond “Dealer
Presentation of German Ambassador at Sagamore Hill
A Washington dispatch reports arrangements for the presentation of Freiherr Speck von Sternburg the imperial German ambassador at Sagamore Hill tomorrow The event marks the first time an ambassador is presented to the president outside Washington Colonel Symons will escort the ambassador to Sagamore Hill Loomis acting secretary of state will conduct the ceremony The ambassador will wear full court dress and then return to Sagamore Hill for lunch and an afternoon with the president
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Washington
Sagamore Hill
Freiherr Speck von Sternburg
Herr von Holleben
New York
New Hampshire
Oyster Bay
Baron von Dem Bussche- Haddenhausen
Legation
Navy Chief Miller Faces Racial Break at Brooklyn Yard
The color line is drawn on the United States receiving ship Columbia at the Brooklyn Navy Yard as chief petty officers refuse to mess with Isaac Miller a newly minted chief carpenter's mate Miller who is not a full blooded negro sits alone at meals while others leave the table Captain Snow says Miller's rights will be protected and the navy makes no color distinction.
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United States
Columbia
Rrooklyn Navy Yard
Isaac Miller
Navy
Miller
Jies
Snow
Rock Island Freight Kills Deaf Mute Pedestrian
A Rock Island freight train traveling from Du Bois to Pawnee City Nebraska struck and instantly killed Fred Peckham a deaf mute about thirty years old who was walking on the track. He apparently did not see the oncoming train in time to避避.
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Rock Island
du, Bois
Pawnee City
Neb
Fred
Peckham
Edward to Ireland Address From King Edward
King Edward writes to the Irish people expressing gratitude for kindness shown to the queen and himself. He notes the welcome exceeded expectations and calls for self reliance cooperation education and industrial growth to bring peace contentment and prosperity to Ireland. Copies of the address will be posted throughout Ireland.
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Edward
Ireland
Bvera
Edward R and I
Postmaster General urged to boost postal service in national address
President Freeman B. Dickerson, head of the national postmasters association, told the Boston postmasters convention that every postmaster should aid the president and postmaster general in raising the postal service to the level of excellence and honesty the people expect and deserve.
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Freeman B. Dickerson
National Association of Postmasters
Postmasters’ Convention
Boston
Officials Expect Bid to Extend Time for Canal Treaty Vote
The article reports that canal treaty opponents plan a filibuster to delay a definite vote and avoid responsibility for rejection. Washington anticipates a possible request from President Marroquin to extend the September deadline for ratifications.
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oBgota
Washington
Marroquin
Young Named General and First Chief of Staff
The president designates Lieutenant General Young to command the army from August 8 until August 15 when the general staff law takes effect. He becomes the last commanding general and the first chief of staff, though for a short period. General Miles retires on August 8.
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Young
Miles
Baron Henri de Rothschild in London Police Court
Baron Henri de Rothschild faced a police court in London on a charge of automobile scorching. He claimed a ministry of interior permit as a doctor allowed him to ignore police rules. The case was postponed until August 24.
Tonkin Fire Dampens Arrival at Kobe Harbor
Kobe Japan tonkin, the French mail steamer from Marseilles to Yokohama, arrived in flames. Firefighting efforts underway with hopes flames will be extinguished. additional items note Siegfried Wagner finished Kobold opera with Leipsic premiere next season. rural free service to Nemaha Nebraska starts Sept 15 for 23 miles serving 500 people. a Nebraskan ward election reported August 4 shows 444 yes and 37 no. Rev Swartzkopf injured badly in Mt Clemons Michigan streetcar crash. National Ornamental Glass Manufacturers Association formed in Columbus Ohio. J B Wightman of Pittsburgh elected VP. Kansas world fair commission met in Topeka to apportion $175000 state funds across education, horticulture, and agriculture.
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Kobe
Japan
Tonkin
Marseilles
Yokohama
Berlin
Siegfried Wagner
Leipsick
Washington
Nemaha
Neb
Wahoo
H. ‘Swartzkopf
Willow Springs
Columbus
National Ornamental Glass Manufacturers’ Association
Wightman
Pittsburgh
Kansas World’s Fair Commission
Topeka
St. Louis
Senator Heyburn to Wed Miss Yeatman After 25 Years
United States senator Weldon Brinton Heyburn of Idaho will marry Miss Gher t ine Yeatman of Chester County Pennsylvania next Wednesday. The couple first met in Pennsylvania, later became friends in youth, Heyburn moved to Idaho in 1884, rose to wealth and politics, and now plans a New England wedding after years of long distance courtship.
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United States
Cotton Mills to Close Amid High Cotton Costs
Textile plants in Webster and Pembroke New Hampshire and Suncook face shutdowns due to rising cotton prices and weak print cloth demand. Pittsfield mills in New Hampshire suspend operations for weeks. Clinton mills in Norwich Connecticut close for a fortnight.
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China
Webster
Pembroke
Suncook
iPttsfield
N. H
Clinton
Norwich
Conm
Farewell to Army Commander Nelson Miles
Announcement of Lieut General Nelson A Miles retiring from active service at age sixty four on August 8 1903. The president and secretary of war issue orders appointing Young and Corbin to key roles and Miles expresses admiration for officers and soldiers praising discipline patriotism and loyalty guiding future army welfare.
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Nelson A. Miles
Army
Washington
Congress
Miles
H. C. Corbin
Young
Corbin
Soldiers’ Home Board
Gillespie
Board of Ordnance and Fortification
Sherman
Army of the United
Newburg
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Cresceus
Nebraska State Fair
Government
St. Paul, Minn
Andrew Carnegie
Teddy
Sagamore
Tion
Pawnee
England
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