World News in Brief Highlights Global Tensions and Events
The German emperor plans a larger standing army to 647000. Bubonic plague appears in Eagle Mexico. Labor fights US Marine band in Washington. An Oregon judge voids a 22500 divorce verdict as excessive. Vesuvius activity spikes lava flow alarming residents. Lipton born in Scotland, operates from England with India ties. Two negro men duel in East St Louis. both fatally wounded. Duke of Abbruzzi sails from Spezzia on world voyage aboard Liguria. D W Frank killed in South Omaha as electric light inspector. Murat Halstead denies Pulitzer endowment as dean. Missouri ship launched in Baltimore, sister to Maine. Labert M Casey dies at 48 in Fort Madison. Sons of Veterans bill defeated after debate. Berlin's Boersen Zeitung cites William’s peace flag plan for Rouen congress. Two masked men rob Sioux River boarding house. 12-year-old Willie Ernest shot. suspects flee. Nebraska’s Senator Millard touring Paris. heads home Sept 5. Bar Harbor report warns Wilson Bissell ill with Bright’s disease. Havemeyer backs $500 sugar beet exhibit for arid regions. War Dept drops Lt Sumon for AWOL in Texas. Speck von Sternberg and President Sagamore Hill duel prowess shown. Canton shop window smashed. $2000 in diamonds stolen. Postmaster Frank Schrieber dies at 77 after long service since 1859. Irrigation commission proposes $150 million over 20 years plus $2 million annually in private loans. William E Curtis extols Shenandoah Iowa’s nurseries and fairs. Sultan bans European-style hats. Turkish children to wear simple bonnets.
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Edward Campbell
Edward Jackson
East St. Louis
Duke of
Missouri
Maine
International Mercantile Marine Company
Baltimore
Labert M. Casey
Iowa
Bright
Fort Madison
Boersen Zeitung
Berlin
William
Rouen
James Hall
Sioux River
Wis
Willie Ernest
Senator Millard
Nebraska
Paris
H. O. Havemeyer
New York
American Sugar Refining Company
War Department
Max Sumon
Department of Texas
Baron Speck von Sternberg
Sagamore Hill
Schrieber
Buchanan
Irrigation Commission
William E. Curtis
Shenandoah
World’s Fair Missionary Association
Turkey
Grand Army encampment selects Boston for 1904 meeting
The Grand Army of the Republic chose Boston as the 1904 encampment site after a two ballot contest for chaplain. Officers were elected including Scott of Arizona as chaplain and other leaders from Nebraska Washington California Montana and Ohio. Social events accompanied the meeting with a reception at Mark Hopkins Institute and a naval crew reunion. A veteran from Arcanum Ohio Samuel Birch was reported dying amid the journey.
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San Francisco
Grand Army of the Republic
Boston
Bross
Nebraska
Scott
Arizona
Bradford
Washington
Denver
Committee On Resolutions
Press Club
Mark Hopkins Institute of Art
Naval Reserve
Mare Island Navy Yard
Grand Army
Union Square Hall
Woman's Relief Corps
Department of Massachusetts
Golden Gate Hall
Samuel Birch
Boser Post
Arcanum, O
Auto tour crosses Arctic Circle in Europe
Postmaster General Payne received a cable from Charles J. Gliddon detailing an extensive European automobile tour. He reports having covered 3,500 miles and crossing the Arctic Circle in his car, and says he officially deposited with the Swedish government an American flag carried across the Arctic Circle.
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Arctic Circle
Washington, D. C
Payne
Charles J. Gliddon
Europe
Death of John Ellsler actor and manager dies in New York
John Ellsler veteran actor and theatrical manager, father of Effie Ellsler, died of heart disease at his New York home. He was aged 2
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John Ellsler
New York
Effie Ellsler
Detective tarred and feathered in Hillsboro Oregon
A private detective from Michigan, J. Tromley, was tarred and feathered by about twenty five local men in Hillsboro Oregon. He was ejected from the boarding house area after the incident, amid reports he had provoked residents, especially the women in the vicinity.
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Portland
Ore
Sregonian
Hillsboro
J. Tromley
Michigan
Arken
City
Thromley
Barnes Named For Leader At Nebraska Republican Convention
Lincoln Nebraska delegates nominated John B Barnes Madison for Supreme Judge W G Whitmore Douglas Co S Allen Lancaster state chairman Harry C Lindsay Pawnee and adopted a principles declaration while launching John S Webster of Omaha for vice presidential running mate. The convention was harmonious with no major fights and 1028 votes were cast from 1051 total with eleven counties unrepresented.
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Nebraska
John B. Barnes
Madison
University Regents
W.G. Whitmore
Douglas
Co. S. Allen
Lancaster
Harry C. Lindsay
Pawnee
Lincoln
John S. Webster
Omaha
President silent on canal treaty rejection at Sagamore Hill
President returns to Sagamore Hill to news that the Colombian canal treaty was rejected by Congress. He declines comment despite disappointment. Colombian amendments were previously deemed unsatisfactory, signaling possible near term consultations and an extraordinary session may follow.
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Oyster Bay N. Y
Sagamore Hill
Congress
Colombia
Roosevelt Hosts Talks on Finance and New York Politics
President discusses remedial financial legislation with Representative Hill of Connecticut and William D. Murphy of New York at Sagamore Hill. Secretary Cortelyou and Representative Babcock dine with him, with Cortelyou staying overnight. Governor Odell also holds a three hour conference on state matters.
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Oyster Bay
New York State
Representative Hill
Connecticut
William D. Murphy
New York
Roosevelt
Cortelyou
Department of Commerce and Labor
Representative Babcock
Wisconsin
Sagamore Hill
Odell
Novel Writer’s Paradox Cited as Craft versus Invention
An author’s claim that writing creates novelty is challenged by critics who note many works reuse themes and devices. The discussion explores whether originality resides in phrasing, structure, or fresh perspectives rather to dramatic invention.
Socialists Divided Over Reichstag Vice Presidency
Berlin reports show Socialists entitled to appoint one of three Reichstag vice presidents due to their increased representation. Other parties may concede the position. Socialist leaders disagree on accepting the role as it could curb free obstruction and opposition. Herr Bevel supports this cautious stance.
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Berlin
Herr Bevel
Nebraska items show fire loss and local incidents across counties
General Nebraska News presents a string of rural and small town events. Shubert reports a $40,000 fire loss while Fremont notes ten bicycle thieves operating and Blair cites a housing shortage. Other notes include a 130 attendee Dodge County teachers institute, Beatrice plant worker burned, young Norfolk boy injured by a horse kick, and appointments of local officials. Additional entries cover wage suit for ex warden, divorce petition and child abduction, mules killed in a crossing accident, a strange Belleville visitor, a 98-year-old Pole finding two sons, legal brief to dodge fines, fatal elevator accident, a Beatrice lightning strike, sale of the James Cole farm, and rising farm values with high demand.
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Anna Knuth
Fremont
Germany
St. Paul
Mr. Chamberlain
Lille Thompson
Belleville
Easy
Beatrice Police
Union
Ewing
Cass County
Holt County
D. B. McMahon
W. E. Harvey
Madison County
P. E. McKillip
Humphrey
Platte County
Supreme Court
Boone County
McConnell
Willie Koons
Mike Lieberman
Beatrice
James Cole
Crescens to Headline State Fair Speed Ring Show
The state fair will host Crescens the fastest trotter, a draw surpassing the J I C day attendance. Officials boosted purses to 8000 for speed events plus extra to bring Crescens, ensuring daily three race cards and record crowds across five days.
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Cresceus
Crescens
Pastor Davies Dies Suddenly at Winona Lake Assembly
Rev. E. J. Davies, four years pastor of the Tecumseh Presbyterian church, died suddenly while vacationing in Indiana at the Winona Lake assembly. He leaves a wife, a son, and three daughters.
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Tecumseh
E. J. Davies
Tecumseh Presbyterian Church
Orleans Big Fair to Combine County Fair Old Settlers Reunion
Orleans Nebraska prepares for a big event combining the regular county fair the Old Settlers annual reunion and a street fair from August 26 to 28. Local residents and visitors can expect a festive schedule with classic fair attractions and community activities over the three day period.
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Orleans
Neb
Nebraska
Hedge Held Over on Forged Check Charge in Beandia Return
Jesse W. Hedge, recently brought back from Beandia Kansas, faced a preliminary hearing for cashing a forged $45 check at Jones National Bank and was bound over to district court in $500 bonds. He failed to post and was jailed. Whitehack Whitenack identification at the bank led to endorsement of the checks by bank staff.
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Seward
Jesse W. Hedge
Beandia
Kan
Jones’ National Bank
Whitenack
Hedge
Bridge Lumber Scarce In Plattsmouth County
After heavy rain washed out many bridges, county commissioners face difficulty securing oak lumber for footing and stringers. Orders placed three to five months ago have not arrived, delaying repairs.
Trapped a Burglar in Audubon Home
Mrs Sherlock of Audubon eastern town woke to an intruder trying to lift a window screen. Her railroad brakeman husband was away. She muffled the bell and phoned for help. the burglar was arrested.
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Audubon
Sherlock
Old Shoes Echo 1860 Sale In Broadway Window
A New York window display grabs attention with a worn pair of shoes labeled sold in 1860 at Peekskill by Chauncey Depew's uncle. The placard links the item to the senator's family history, reflecting urban promotional flair and local lore.
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Chauncey
New York Merchants
Upper Broadway
Peekskill
Chauncey Depew
All Up to Date Housekeepers and Defiance Water
All Up to Date Housekeepers use Defiance Cold Water Stamb for better results and extra four ounces. A fortune awaits the inventor of a powder that won’t dough under perspiration. Mrs Taos endorses Moco's Cure for Consumption as life saving three years ago. Robbing Maple Street Norwich NY February 17 1900. The man with a fine summer home often suffers severe dyspepsia preventing enjoyment.
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Moco
Mrs. Taos
Maple Street
Norwich, N. Y
Ball Blue and Defiance Starch Advertisement
An ad touts Red Cross Ball Blue as the best two ounce package for five cents and promotes Defiance starch with a sixteen ounce pack for the same price. It notes grocers stock 12 ounce brands and may prefer Defiance due to quantity. A playful line about a lamb and a sleeping mosquito closes the piece.
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Red Cross
Defiance
Wabash Passenger Excursions To Indiana Ohio And Kentucky
Greatly reduced excursion rates offered by the Wabash routes to Indiana Ohio and Kentucky with specific sale dates for Sept 1 8 15 Oct 6 plus half fare to Baltimore and returns on Sept 17 18 19 and trips from Little Rock Detroit and other points. Homeseekers excursions to South Southeast one way and round trip tickets on the first and third Tuesdays each month. Wabash claims direct access to World’s Fair Grounds and elegant equipment including sleepers free reclining chair cars and high back coaches. In Omaha Neb call 101 Farnam Street or contact Harry E Moores Pass Dept.
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Baltimore
Return
Little Rock
Ark
Detroit
Mich
Wabash
Wabash City
Farnam Street
Harry E. Moores
Gent
Omaha
Neb
A Complete Automobile Joke From Boston
Dr W N McVicar of Rhode Island recounts a funny episode in Boston. Boys trot along Tremont Street while pretending an automobile is in use. One boy imitates the engine with chug, another the chauffeur with toot, a third rides as a passenger, and a fourth follows as the smell in a perfectly serious reply.
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W. N. McVicar
Rhode Island
Boston
Tremont Street
Loubet Meets Duke of Cambridge and Notes French Revolutions
President Loubet called on the Duke of Cambridge who recalls Louis XVIII and Charles X, Louis Philippe, and Napoleon III. The duke fought with French troops in the Crimea and is the sole survivor of that campaign to have commanded a brigade. Napoleon I died when he was two, and the transfer of Napoleon’s body occurred after his majority. Four revolutions in France occurred during the duke’s life.
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Loubet
Cambridge
Duke of Cambridge
Louis XVIII
Charles XX
Louis Philippe
Napoleon Tii
France
Crimea
Napoleon Bonaparte
St. Helena
the Invalides
Sharp Brains Start With Food Says Carpenter Mick
A Marquette carpenter and builder, Mick, testifies after using condensed food Grape-Nuts. He credits brain rebuilding, stronger muscles, better stamina, and improved sleep to the product from Pos tum Co., Battle Creek, Michigan.
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Marquette
Mick
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
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