Long List of Placid Global Updates From 1900 Era
Henry S Eastman dies in San Francisco at 66 as Perry era survivor. Odell tax plan could save New York $1 100 000. Consul Listoe reports European zinc ore demand rising. NP sells 1 400 000 acres to NY capitalists. Carnegie promises 200 000 library gift for Seattle with 50 000 annual upkeep. Huntington W Jackson will estate valued at 450 000 with charity share. McUin commuted to life term for 1899 murder. W H Rodman dies at Newton former Iowa official. Philadelph ia arrestees linked to Father Riegel murder. Cuban constitution secret session favors universal suffrage. Five thousand Boers trek toward Cape Colony. Hoar proposes inquiry on New York Indian land claims. Reeder bill to locate 25 artesian wells with 25 000 funds. Shattuck supports suffrage inquiry in Congress. Money amends army bill to limit 3 year term. Escuadra mine sells for 3 500 000. Carnegie plant to be built at Conneaut Harbor. First Lt A S Smith dies in Manila. Rev Thomas Fullerton dies in Cincinnati. Laramie court weighs Union Pacific mineral rights. Bavaria census dips to 6 150 000. Webb City post office board named. Douglas county Kansas appoints Smithsonian post. Portland to mark Lewis and Clark centennial in 1905. Thompson dies in Washington. Dr John Wood 99th birthday speaker in Coffeyville announces spring lectures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odell
New York State
Listoé
Rotterdam
Europe
Northern Pacific
North Dakota
New York
Nation of
Kansas
Andrew Carnegie
Seattle
Wash
Carnegie
Huntington W. Jackson
Newark
N. J
Chicago
Charles l. McUin
Washington
McUin
W. H. Rodman
Iowa
Newton
Jacob Wynne
Annie Bryan
Charles Burns
Ellie Barrett
Philadelphia
Father Riegel
Vryburg
Capetown
Daily Mail
Cape Colony
Hoar
Secretary of the Interior
Shattuck
Ohio
House of Representatives
Money
Escuadra
Aactlan
A. R. Haughanout
Civil Service Board
Webb City
A. Stewart
Douglas County
Smithsonian Institution
Oregon Heastorical Society
Lewis and Clarke
Pacific Coast
Portland
Charles P. Thompson
United States Navy
John P. Wood
Coffeyville
Kan
Army and river and harbor bills dominate House week
In Washington the army reorganization bill faces continued Senate debate with a midweek forecast for action and possible votes on related amendments. The river and harbor bill is seen advancing with few opponents, followed by postal law codification and District of Columbia measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Platt
Connecticut
Daniel
Allison
Gear
House
District of Columbia
General Grant Hopeful On Quelling Insurrection
General Grant reports engaging insurgent bands south of Bulloc mountain where about 100 fighters held positions before retreating. Four insurgent bodies found, one sergeant and one private wounded among American casualties. Grant says Pampanga province soon ready for civil government and mentions Baldwin destroying an insurgent arsenal in Patung district with arms ammunition and printing press seized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Grant
Bulloc Mountain
Troop A
Philippine Cavalry
Pampanga
Frank D. Baldwin
Patung
Joint Note Signed by Chinese Peace Commissioners
Pekin January 14 The joint note of the powers has finally been signed by the Chinese peace commissioners Prince Ching signed yesterday and Li Hung Chang who is better signed today The illness from which Li Hung Chang is suffering is Brights disease He was worse yesterday and postponed his signature but Prince Ching hoped he could sign today which proved to be the case
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pekin
Prince Ching
Li Hung Chang
Bright
Army opens bids for 50,000 army blankets in four cities
Bids were opened by Army Quartermaster officials in Philadelphia Boston Chicago and San Francisco for 50 000 blankets for the Army. The lowest bid came from George Campbell of Philadelphia a former contractor whose business was placed in receivership. It is alleged his past failure stemmed from government rejection of blankets under a prior contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army Bhinketa
Washington
Quartermaster’s Department
Philadelphia
Boston
Chicago
San Francisco
Army
George Campbell
Boers Cut Wires and Attack Stations at Kaalfontein
In Pretoria dispatch dated January 14, 800 Boers under Commandant Beyer besieged Kaalfontein for six hours with rifles, shells, two field pieces, and a Maxim. An armored train and reinforcements arrived after, but the garrison repelled them and the Boers withdrew with a long transport train. The line beyond Kaalfontein was blown, forcing a mail train to return. British casualties were not reported. Lord Kitchener notes 1,400 Boers crossed the line attacking Kuarfontein and Kaalfontein, but were driven off and pursued by a cavalry brigade. Three peace commissioners' agents were captured at Dewot's laager near Lindley. one British subject was flogged and shot, the other two burghers were flogged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pretoria
Rene
Olifantsfontein
Beyer
Kaalfontein
London
War Office
Lord Kitchener
Kuarfontein
Dewot
Laager
Lindley
Restrictions on American bicycle ads in German trade journals
Consul General Mason in Berlin reports German bicycle manufacturers pressuring trade journals to limit American advertisements since 1896. German journals were told to choose between German makers and foreign rivals, particularly the United States, leading most to refuse American ads and uphold the boycott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
Mason
Berlin
Germany
Association of
America
Grand Army pension panel meets in Washington
General Iee Rasseur, commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic, and pension committee members arrive to discuss setting a pension court of appeals. He notes his stance may shift before the January 21 executive committee vote in St. Louis and advocates including Cleveland for regional access to encampments, stressing consideration for poorer members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Executive Committee
St. Louis
Cleveland
Grand Army
Prince Chun Seeks German Envoy Role Over Ketteler Murder
Prince Chun, brother of the Chinese emperor, visited the German legation for a satisfactory talk with Minister Dr. Mumm von Schwartzenstein. His appointment as Chinese envoy to Germany to apologize for Baron von Ketteler’s murder has been approved, with Prince Su likely to accompany him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Germany
Prekin
Prince Chun
Mumm von Schwartzenstein
Baron von Ketteler
Prince Su
Modifications Proposed to Peace Terms by Liu Kun Yi
SHANGHAI Jan 14 Liu Kun Yi viceroy of Nankin outlines peace term changes including lower indemnity and fewer foreign troops in China while preserving arms imports. Indications grow that one or two powers may back these modifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
Liu Kun Yi
Nankin
China
Fusionists Scramble Over Senate Candidate in Topeka
In Topeka on January 14 fusion members of the legislature struggle to agree on a senator. Democrats back David Overmeyer while populists favor L. P. King and Jerry Simpson. At one point fusionists nearly unified behind Overmeyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kas
Jan
David Overmeyer
L. P. King
Jerry Simpson
Overmeyer
Neville improves after two hemorrhages in Nebraska
Washington dispatch reports congressman Neville of Nebraska suffered two hemorrhages, one in the morning and one in the afternoon, each causing heavy blood loss. He remains in a weakened state but is said to be recovering and resting easily tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Neville
Nebraska
Curious Case of McKnight Residency in Missouri River Area
In OMAHA, Neb Jan 14 officials face a legal puzzle over whether Solomon McKnight is an Iowa or Nebraska resident. The Missouri River has shifted, leaving his farm on the old river bed, now east of the line and possibly in Nebraska. McKnight owes $300 on a $100 loan, and Nebraska service may be invalid if he is Iowa resident, risking dismissal and no recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaela
Neb
Solomon McKnight
Iowa
Nebraska
McKnight
Missouri
J. J. Uravatte
Bank stamp refunds clarified for Nebraska district
An Omaha notice explains a new ruling on revenue stamp refunds for bank checks. Since no local printer exists in the district, users must claim refunds through their own district collector and then forward to Washington. Transport costs for redeemed stamped paper fall on the claimant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Internal Revenue District of
Nebraska
Washington
Silk mufflers return to fashion despite time lapse
The piece notes silk mufflers are popular again with brisk winter sales. A haberdasher attributes the revival to practical use, saying mufflers protect shirt collars from staining caused by velvet overcoat collars and possibly dye transfer, helping keep linen clean.
McCarty Seeks Freedom From Prison Term
Lincoln Neb Jan 14 Thomas McCarty serving a fifteen year sentence for assault with a deadly weapon and intent to do great bodily harm in Sarpy county last winter asks the supreme court for a writ of habeas corpus. A similar appeal to Judge Slabaugh of Douglas county was denied. He pleaded guilty when arraigned last December and is brother to the notorious Vic McCarty famed for outlaw deeds years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCarty
Lincoln
Neb
Thomas McCarty
Adam Kas, Jr
Sarpy
Supreme Court
Vic McCarty
Wheat Prospects Bright For Nebraska Growers
Wheat growers in southern Nebraska report record acreage and a splendid stand. A prior dry spell raised concerns, but about three inches of recent snow has covered the fields, providing moisture to carry winter wheat through the season in strong condition. Prospects for winter wheat are at their best for this time of year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wymore
Neb
Nebraska
Requisition for Stegeman Issued by Governor Dietrich
Lincoln Neb January 14 a requisition for the return of Fred Stegeman alias Fred Stackman to Douglas County has been issued by Governor Dietrich of Illinois. The fugitive is under arrest in Chicago. He is wanted on a charge of shooting ex City Clerk Joseph Maly in Omaha December 29. Maly is in precarious condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stegeman
Lincoln
Neb
Fred Stegeman
Fred Stackman
Douglas County
Dietrich
Ilinois
Chicago
Joseph Maly
Omaha
Maly
Perkin Post Office Closed in Keya Paha County
The Perkin Nebraska post office in Keya Paha County has been discontinued and moved to Norden. Local residents affected by the closure should use Norden postal services and adjust mail routing accordingly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perkin
Keya Paha County
Neb
Norden
Nebraska Rural Free Delivery to Start February 1 at Herman
Rural free delivery will start February 1 at Herman in Washington County Nebraska. The 25 mile route serves about 600 people with carrier G J Reid appointed. Nearby post offices Fletcher Admah and Wacoma will be discontinued. Treasury awards Blair public building contract to Davis Larkin Co Chicago for 24000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Herman
Washington County
Neb
G. J. Reid
Fletcher
Admah
Wacoma
Secretary of the Treasury
Blair
Davis Larkin Company of
Chicago
Live Stock Market at South Omaha Yard Prices Rise Across Cattle Hogs and Sheep
A night cattle run at Union Stock Yards shows stronger demand with beef prices up about a dime. Cattle, including choicest heavy cattle and medium grades, sold at higher levels while bulls calves and steers stayed steady to firm. Hogs advanced sharply with prices near 30.22 to 32.75 and packers covering the gain. Sheep offerings were light with ewes and a mixed lot selling steady to strong and buyers targeting quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Omlatlal
Catule
Kansas City Live Stock Market Summary
Kansas City reports cattle receipts near 4000 head with steady demand. Native steers bring about 3.40 to 5.46, Texas steers 3.50 to 4.50, Texas cows around 3.0 to 4.75, stockers 2.50 to 4.60, bulls about 3.00, calves 20 head. Hogs receipts 11000 head. bulk sales 5.25 to 5.85, packers 5.25 to 5.40. Sheep receipts 2000 head. lambs 4.00 to 5.40, muttons 2.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Texas
Kitchener Secures South African Railways Invasion Looms
London reports Lord Kitchener holds the Delagoa Bay line and is assembling a 30 000 irregular horse force to resume offensives in weeks. Cape Colony defense tightens around Capetown as invaders gain momentum with Dutch rebels and local volunteers mobilizing amid gun scares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lord Kitchener
Lnes
South Africa
Delagoa Bay
Pretoria
Daily Mal
Kitchener
Cape Colony
Hertzog
Morning Post
Burgher Peace Committee
Pat Crowe Lookalike Sentenced For Vagrancy In Massachusetts
In Waltham on January 12 two men were sentenced to six months at the state farm on vagrancy charges. They claimed to be Fred Miller of Putnam New York and Fred Wilson of New Haven. The pair, well dressed, had been living in a secluded camp and one was said to resemble Pat Crowe the alleged kidnapper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waltham
Mass
Pat Crowe
State Farm Today
Fred Miller
Putnam
N. Y
Fred Wilson
New Haven
Bringing the Boys Home
The adjutant general received a cable from General MacArthur in Manila reporting that the transport Sheridan sailed yesterday with 27 officers and 654 enlisted men of the Thirty-seventh Volunteer Infantry. It also notes that the transports Logan and Lenox arrived at Manila yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Adjutant General
General MacArthur
Manila
Sheridan
Thirty-seventh Volunteer Infantry
Logan
Lenox
Senate judiciary backs Hoar bill on train robbery
Washington January 12 the senate committee on judiciary authorized a favorable report on Senator Hoar's bill for punishment of train robbery. The measure prescribes twenty years imprisonment and a five thousand dollar fine or both for the offense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Committee On Judiciary
Hoar
Nebraska at tail of list in reapportionment Bill
Washington January 11. The Burleigh reapportionment bill sets a national ratio of 194 182 for each congressman and yields a deficient ratio for Nebraska and Maine. Dividing Nebraska's population by six, the current delegation's size yields 178 089 per member, placing Nebraska near the bottom of the list just above Maine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Washington
Burleigh
Congress
Maine
Will Not Her Boer Priest Farewell in Rome
Rome dispatch reports a farewell meeting of missionaries at Propaganda Fide College with cardinals present. A Boer priest spoke as Cardinal Vaughan left the hall followed by several Englishmen, while those remaining reportedly cheered the priest enthusiastically.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
la Liberte
Rome
Congregation de Propaganda Fide
Cardinal Vaughan
Westminster
Consumption's Lessening Facility Reported in Philadelphia
Health authorities say deaths from consumption in Philadelphia are about one third lower than fifteen years ago due to ongoing battle against the disease. Continuous efforts credited with the improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Shortest Biography in Directory Mentions Mc Dermott
The brief entry notes Representative Allen Langdon Mc Dermott of Jersey City New Jersey as having the shortest bio in the new congressional directory, occupying about three and a half lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Langdon McDermott
Jersey City
N. J
The Duty of Mothers and Lydia E. Pinkham’s Remedy
A discussion urges mothers to seek medical aid for daughters and to share concerns with Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. An example from 1899 reports a Wis. mother praising the remedy for irregular menstruation, headaches, side pain, and swelling, claiming complete relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Pfalzgraf
South Byron
Wis
Mrs. Pinkham
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sidney
BRICF
Dix
Henry S. Eastman
Commodore Perry
Japan
Business IN Congress
Decis
General Grant
Belleyves
Rasseur
MR. Neville
Lateat Ouotatlona
Oncahs
Kansaa City
Biuiefest
Heller Chemical Cos
Dept. 2
Canada
Land of
Plenty
Ratzer
Baulzer
Sohn A.salier Seed
Salimanta
Sure Hatch
Olay Center
W. Acken & Company
M. H. Crean
Atlaste
Thompson
W.N. U
Tima
Hats
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!