Globetrotter Snippets and Trade News From A Bygone Era
The roundup spans ancient learning hubs like Alexandria and Baghdad, 27 hundred actors idled by theater fires, Western Union’s output and profits, New Zealand women voting patterns, German book price fixes, Krupp armor advances, Chicago Railway wage talks, Harvard’s Venezuelan moss quest, crop yield comparisons, and desert sailing carriages. Also notes Goelet heir Robert Wilson Gorlet, Canadian trade views on secondary industries, Russia’s post office queries on lightning conductors, battleship armament shifts, and colonial spice histories ending with Mahe’s 1794 capture.
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Alexandria
Exact Sciences
Bagdad
Cordova
Seville
Tangiers
Bokara
Samarkand
Western Union Telegraph Company
New Zealand
Germany
Illustrated Zeitung
Krupp
Chicago City Railway Company
Venezuela
Harvard University
Margarita
California
New Mexico
United States
London
W. A. Bartlett
Chicago
Zephaniah
Paraguay
Robert Wilson Gorlet
Toronto Board of Trade
Chamberlain
de Bions
Great Britain
Italy
Vittorio Emaruuel
Kearsarge
Kentucky
Seychelles Islands
Mahe
Mauritius
England
France
Madagascar
Grand Rapids Water Scandal Bribe List Reveals Officials
Ex City Attorney Lant K. Salsbury testifies in a preliminary exam, naming 17 officials and prominent figures involved in a vast water scandal conspiracy. Amounts paid range from hundreds to thousands of dollars, implicating mayors, aldermen, representatives, and editors across Grand Rapids and linked cities. Salsbury describes six separate schemes and details payments to Perry, Sproat, McGarry, and others, with figures and backers from New York, Chicago, and Milwaukee. The witness also claims the mayor and council were targeted through front offices and private deals as the legislative bill moved forward. The court adjourns to allow Burns defense prep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Rapids, Mich
Lant K. Salsbury
David Burns
Burns
Salsbury
Ben
George R. Perry
J. Clark Sproat
Grand Rapids Democrat
R. A. Cameron
New York
David B. Burny
McCool
Muir
Donovan
Lozier
Hodges
Slocum
Allen
Payter
Mkinney
Johnson
Stonehouse
Shriver
Mol
Ghysels
Alderman Phillips
Cory P. Bissell
J. Russell Thomson
The
Evening Press
Isaac Lamore
van Zoeren
Vandercook
B.D. Conger
Grand Rapids, Herald
Thomas I’. McGarry
Florida
Burch
Grand Rapids
Henry Taylor
Lake Michigan
Perry
McGarry
Sproat
Pat Flynn
Hydraulic Water Company
Chicago
Milwaukee
Gillespie
Samuel M. Lemon
Lemon
Council
Crow
Moses Crow
Falsbury
Joe Kennedy
van Voeren
Deeds
George Nichols
Balabury
Nichols
Predarlek N. Garman
Garman
William Leonard
Leonard
Typhoid cases surge in Butler and vicinity
Pittsburg December 1. Burgess Kennedy of Butler reports to the mayors of Pittsburg and Allegheny that typhoid cases in Butler and nearby areas exceed 1800. Thirty five nurses have volunteered their services to assist in the effort.
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Pittsburg
Burgess Kennedy
Butler
Allegheny
Protection for Chicagoans Seeks Firearm Licensing Standards
Chicago mayor Harrison presented drastic measures to the city council aimed at protecting life from bandits and holdups. The plan would regulate the sale of firearms and require buyers to pay a license after providing evidence that they deserve to possess any type of firearm.
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Chicago
Harrison
Supreme Court validates Kansas eight hour public work law
The United States Supreme Court affirmed the 1891 Kansas eight hour limit for labor on public works. Chief Justice Fuller and Justices Brewer and Peckham dissented. W. W. Atkins charged with making workers toil ten hours daily won his appeal to the high court, which upheld the Kansas statute as a valid act by the state to regulate conditions for public work and protect public policy. Justice Harlan emphasized that public labor on state or municipal projects may be limited to eight hours and that no court may override such policy.
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Washington
United States Supreme Court
Kansas
Fuller
Brewer
Peckham
W. W. Atkins
Kansas City
Kas
Atkins
Federal Supreme Court
Justice Harlan
Harlan
Governor Hunt Considering Pardon For Puerto Rico Priest
Rev. Felipe Villadoz a Sumacao priest was convicted for marrying a couple without a civil license and fined 200 dollars or sixty days in jail. Bishop James Blenk appealed to Governor Hunt for a pardon, arguing church laws supersede civil marriage. The case marks potential church state clash since US occupation of the island.
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San Juan
Porto Rico
Felipe Villadoz
Sumacao
District Court
James H. Blenk
Hunt
Father Villadoz
Wilson Guest at Banquet in Detroit
Secretary of Agriculture James Wilson was guest of honor at the eleventh annual banquet of the Michigan Society of the Sons of the American Revolution in Detroit. U S Senators Gurrows and Alger spoke along with Wilson, and a party including Senator Murrows and several Michigan congressmen will visit the state's beet sugar centers.
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Detroit
Mich
James Wilson
Agriculture
Michigan Society of the Sons of the American Revolution
United States
J.C. Gurrows
J. A. Alger
Wilson
Murrows
Michigan
Gates Joins Republic Iron Board in New York
The Republic Iron and Steel directors postponed the regular dividend declaration. John W. Gates was elected director, succeeding August Belmont who resigned.
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John W. Gates
New York
Republic Iron & Steel Company
August Belmont
Old case is called again in Supreme Court action
Washington December 1 The United States Supreme Court under Chief Justice Fuller has ordered the restoration of the case of North Carolina vs South Dakota to the docket for arguments and set it for hearing on January 4 next The case concerns bonds issued by North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Supreme Court
Case of
North Carolina
Carolina
Washington
Fuller
South Dakota
Haring
Indicted Train Robbers Face Multiple Murders in Indiana
A Chicago grand jury indicted Harvey Van Dine Peter Niedermeier Emil Roeski and Gustav Marx for numerous murders tied to a dramatic Indiana manhunt. Vla Dine faced five murder charges Niedermeier four and Roeski one with Marx named in four. Illinois cannot pursue Lover’s death or Detective Driscoll and Zimmer cases.
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Chicago
Harvey van Dine
Peter Niedermeier
Emil Roeski
Indiana
Gustav Marx
Quinn
van Dine
Niedermeijer
Marx
Roeski
Illinois
Driscoll
Zimmer
Dineen
Wither
Todd
Niedermeier
Niede
Mamie Dunne
Miss Dunne
Peter Niedermeijer
Workers Accept 20 Percent Wage Cut at Tin Plate Plants
Pittsburg Pa November 80 The Dewees Wood plant at McKeesport will begin full operation next week with the first shift Monday. Plate mill workers accepted a 20 percent cut, others to return to work under smaller reductions in January. Over 400 employees at Demmiler tin plate works agreed to 20 percent cuts as the plant restarts Sunday night. Port Vue Independent tin plate plant, with 600 workers, also accepted a 20 percent reduction and will resume operations.
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Pittsburg
Dewees Wood
McKeesport
Demmiler Tin Plate Works
Independent
Tin Plate
Port Vue
Prince Suh Urges China to Oust Russia by War
Victoria despatches report that Prince Suh a prominent Chinese official has advised Beijing to ally with Japan to drive Russia from Manchuria by force of arms. The Indravelui brought the news from the Orient dated November 30.
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Victoria
B. C
Indravelui
Orient
Prince Suh
Japan
Russia
Manchuria
Livestock Show Opens as Entries Break Record
Chicago November 30 The International livestock exposition opened at the Union Stock Yards with a record showing of cattle sheep hogs and horses as 11500 entries are judged. Students compete for the Spoor trophy for teams of five and the Clay Sanders cash prizes.
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Chicago
Union Stock Yards
Teams of Ve
Clay Sanders
West Point Routs Annapolis In 40-5 Gridiron Tilt
In a Teutonicly dull Franklin Field clash West Point defeated Annapolis 40 to 5. Navy capitalized on two early fumbles for its lone score while West Point dominated the line, scoring three touchdowns and three goals. Notables in attendance included Secretary Root and General Miles as the stands overflowed with army and navy officials.
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Philadelphia
Franklin Field
West Point
Annapolis
Navy
Root
Moody
Graves
Howard
Army
Strassburger
Chambers
Dee
Estate Goes in Many Pieces After Huntington Appraisal
New York November 30. The public appraisal of Collis P Huntington estate shows a New York net rent and personal estate in the city valued at over 28 million dollars. Gross value exceeded 35 million before debts, expenses and administration. Widow receives 15 million, Henry E Ti Huntington nephew 9 million, Archer M Huntington adopted son 250 thousand plus contingent interest, daughter Clara now Princess Von Hatzefeld 1 million in trust.
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New York
Collis P. Huntington
Henry E. Ti. Huntington
Archer M. Huntington
Clara
Princess von Hatzefeld
Dreyfus Case Gets War Ministry Review Commission
Paris reports Alfred Dreyfus has won a chance for a second examination of his conviction. After reviewing the dossier the war minister sent the petition and dossier to M Durand, head of a justice ministry commission to decide on the admissibility of a sentence revision.
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Paris
Alfred Preyfus
M. Dreyfus
M. Durand
Ministry of Justice
Dreyfus
Industry Destroyed Prompts Shipyards Closure at Shooters Island
New York November 30. Revelations about the promotion of the United States Ship Building company have destroyed the credit of the shipbuilding industry, cited as a main reason for closing the Townsend Downey ship yards at Shooters Island in a statement from Wallace Downey, president of Townsend-Downey Ship Building company.
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New York
United States Ship Building Company
Townsend- Downey
Shooters Island
Wallace Downey
Townsend-Downey Ship Building Company
Lord Roberts May Resign Command Over Ill Health
London dispatch reports strong expectation that Lord Roberts will resign as commander in chief due to ill health. No official statement has been issued and timing remains unclear.
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London
Lord Roberts
Summit Roofing Plant Fire in Hoboken Injures Two
Fire at Summit Roofing plant in Hoboken New Jersey caused two workers to be seriously hurt. The blaze destroyed the large facility with an estimated damage of about 100000 dollars.
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New York
Summit Roofing Company
Hoboken
No federal troops needed in labor tension report
Washington November 20 Acting Adjutant General Hills received a telegram from Major General Bates commander of the department of the lakes stating he had completed an investigation of the labor troubles in Colorado and found nothing in the current situation to justify federal troops being used.
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Washington
Hills
Bates
Department of the Lakes
Colorado
Bryan Asked to Address Berlin Chamber of Commerce
Berlin officials re elected Hermann Kreissmann as president at the annual chamber meeting. The group decided to invite former U S diplomat William Jennings Bryan to speak during his January visit to Berlin.
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Berlin
Chamber of Commerce
United States
Hermann Kreissmann
William Jennings Bryan
Murderers Taken After Sensational Battle With Posse
In Chicago two beardless youths Peter Neidermeter and Harvey Van Dine confess to a three month crime spree including eight murders and multiple robberies. They were captured near Liverpool Indiana after a firefight that wounded officers and a brakeman killed. They and companion Emil Roeschi were linked to the August 30 car barns killings and the gunfight led to their capture at dugout No. 3.
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Chicago
Peter Neidermeter
Harvey van Dine
Harrison
O’neill
Emil Roeschi
Liverpool
Ind
Sover
T. J
Pennsylvania Railroad
Driscoll
Joseph
Chicago Police
Zimmer
Matthew
Neidermeier
van Dine
Roeschi
Chicago City
Gustave Marx
John Quinn
T. S. Reichers
Clark Station
Wight
Dugout No. 3
Reichers
Niedermeyer
Michigan Central
Roesch
Roeseki
Niedermeier
Sovea
Pete
Indiana
Fire Rages Through Pittsburg Factory District
A large blaze tears through Lower Allegheny Pittsburg with the city firefighting force deployed. Originating at the Martin Mardsock Manufacturing plant on South Avenue the flames threaten the Conroy Prugh Co plate glass house and men fear total destruction of the plant.
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Pittsburg
Lower Allegheny
Ave
Martin Mardsock Manufacturing Company
South Avenue
Qconroy Prugh & Co
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Boylan & Smith, Publishers and Proprietors
Eldora
Iowa
Salisbury
Sons of Revolution
MecKeepsport
Alfred Dreyfus
Bryan
Neidermeir and
Posse
Bloomington
Lower
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