London Notes and World Briefs In 1900s Style
A digest of brief items: Paris honors the Queen of Portugal as the Angel of Charity. London mortality long-term trends. Baltimore machinists strike for a 10 percent raise. Indiana Harbor mills shut with 8006 out. US railways casualties note. St Louis payroll and posts promotions. Cortelyou appoints Weaver. naval visitors to St Louis exposition. Iowa dean to Ohio State. Missouri transit bribery hints. Miss Roosevelt social schedule totals. Catholic floods fundraiser in Colorado. Palma trophy teams named. Sherman sails to Manila with troops. peso and gold shipments and printing bid details.
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Angel of Charity
Portugal
Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Boni de Castellano
George Meredith
London
Baltimore
Inland Steel Company
Indiana Harbor
United States
Post Office Department
St. Louis
Dinan
San Francisco
Chicago
Charles Marco
Julia Klein
New York
Francis
Moody
B. C. Price
Iowa State Agricultural College
College of Agriculture
Ohio State University
Columbus
Folk
Missouri
Kansas
National Rifle Association
Great Britain
France
Norway
Canada
Natal
Australia
Switzerland
Rhodesia
Manila
Guam
Twelfth Cavalry
Seventeenth Infantry
Payne
Paul Herman
Rutherford
N. J
Herman
Was
Jewest
John Seiesbell
United Mines Workers of * America
Charles Mathewson
Nebraska
Omaha
And
Cuba and United States Sign Naval and Coaling Station Treaties
Havana reports the treaties for naval and coaling stations and Isle of Pines sovereignty were signed. The Isle of Pines will be Cuba’s, with American rights protected. The naval stations will be perpetual with nominal rent. funding for private lands at Guantanamo and Bahia Honda provided. Senate delays ratification awaiting joint U S Cuban engineer reports. Palma aims for ratification before adjournment. About $100,000 available to start Guantanamo work.
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Havana
Isle of Pines
United States
Cuba
Squires
Garcia ‘Montes
Guantanamo
Bahia Honda
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Joint Commission of United States and
Cuban Engineers
Palma
Washington
Moody
Navy Department
Olympia
Caribbean
Officials Asked to Explain Ties to Columbia Gold Mining
The Treasury Department asked two U S customs officials connected with the Columbia Gold Mining Company for statements detailing their relationships and conduct. They are to respond within two or three days.
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Washington, D. C
Treasury Department
United States Customs
Columbia Gold Mining Company
Gov Cummins Renominated in One-Contest GOP Slate
Governor A B Cummins of Pols leads the Iowa Republican ticket with only one contested place in the convention race. John Herriott of AdlAll is named for Railroad Commissioner. D J Palmer of Washington sits for Supreme Court Judge. Charles A Bishop is listed for Public Instruction Superintendent with J F Riggs of Sigourney as a referenced candidate.
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Iowa
Pols
John Herriott
Adlall
D. J. Palmer
Washington
Supreme Court
Charles A. Bishop
Pol
Public Instruction
J. F. Riggs
Sigourney
Republican Nominating Convention Nominates Ticket and Tariff Platform
The Des Moines Republican state convention nominated the ticket by acclamation except for state superintendent where Riggs won on the third ballot against Barrett and Adams. Harmony prevailed with unanimous votes except tariff policy disputes. Governor Cummins accepted renomination and endorsed the platform while renewing his past two years’ positions.
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Des Moines
Riggs
R. C. Barrett
Osage
H. L. Adams
West Union
Harmony
Allison
Cummins
Kropatkin Visit Draws Japan Toward Russia Peace
Russian war minister General Kropatkin’s visit to Japan eases tensions and is seen by Japanese newspapers as paving the way to a reapproachment. They call him a warbinger of peace and note his stay at the Shiba palace with royal privilege.
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Kropatkin
Japan
ST. Petersburg
General Kropatkin
Russia
General Kropotkin
Warbinger
Shiba Palace
Government Sues over $2 Million Timber Theft in Montana
The United States files a federal suit against Anaconda Copper Co Bitter Root Development Co William Scallon and others for 2 000 000 in timber allegedly unlawfully cut from western Montana public lands. Special US attorney F A Maynard traveled from Washington to prosecute similar cases.
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Butte
Mont
United States
Anaconda Copper Company
Bitter Root Development Company
Mareng Daly Estate
William Scallon
Montana
F. A. Maynard
Washington
Russia Opposes Pact as Beijing Holds Conference
Prince Ching, president of the foreign office, returned from the summer palace to meet Minister Congeron about a China United States commercial treaty. Russia remains opposed, Chinese officials say, though some supporters hope a protocol will ease the opposition.
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Russia
Pekin
Prince Ching
Foreign Office
Summer Palace
Congeron
China
United States
Nebraska and Southwest News Roundup
Judge B. O. Baker of Omaha elected president of Albuquerque Commercial Club. Rex Green dies after being run over by a lumber wagon near Hartington. Lancaster county reports property value at 8.603 million with growth of 306k. U S military academy graduate George Guild to Philippines. Della Brandt shot dead by 11 year old at Lomax. Fremont railroad worker John Hill buried with honors in Clay Center. Chief Deputy Game and Fish appoints 200 deputies. enforcement to begin. State treasury shows 294,883 in funds. most agricultural endowment invested in warrants. Omaha police forbid street preaching. Lemuel Goldaberry Jr drowns in Nemaha river Auburn. Plattsmouth bridge replacement completed without train delays. Government withdraws western land under reclamation act. Needesha Kansas oil ships to Omaha. first Kansas oil to Nebraska. Lincoln notices 2,000 school land lease delinquencies. about 100,000 acres affected. potential $25,000 plus interest. Delinquents must pay within 90 days or renew leases with 50 cent per 40 acres fee.
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Judge B. 8. Baker
Omaha
Commercial Club of
Albuquerque
N. M
Southwest
Rex
Ed Green
Hartington
Lancaster County
Lincoln Gas Company
D. S. Guild
George
Plattsmouth
West Point
N. Y
United States Military Academy
George Wiil
San Francisco
Cay
Philippines
Lomax
Custer County
Broken Bow
Della
Charles Brandt
Jacob
D. C
Fremont
George L. Carter
Nnes
Alliance
Sheridan
Treasury
Mortensen
Agricultural College
Salvation Army
Lemuel Goldaberry, Jr
Nemaha
Auburn
Hays
Goldsberry
Burlington Railroad
Missouri River
Board of Irrigation
Church
Standard Oil, Company
Needesha
Kan
Nebraska
Lincoln
Follmer
Eaton
Norfolk Man Dies by Self Inflicted Revolver
A Norfolk resident registered as George E. Weiseman stayed at the Boyd hotel and was found dead in his room at 6:15 after a report of firecrackers. The coroner determined death instant with no sign of struggle as he lay on the bed clutching a revolver.
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Wayne
Boyd Hotel
George E. Weiseman
Norfolk
Neb
Weisseman
Williams
York Urges Building a New Depot in Nebraska
York business leaders press for a new Burlington depot as the current structure is among the oldest in the state and too small for both business and public needs. Burlington officials last offered some encouragement, but action remains uncertain.
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York
Burlington
Nebraska
Supreme Court Affirms Reno Conviction in Mail Threat Case
The supreme court recently affirmed Fred Reno’s conviction for sending threatening letters through the mails in Sheridan County. Reno fled the country and the court’s action remained secret until his location in Montana, after which the documents were released to the public.
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Supreme Court
Fred Reno
Sheridan County
Reno
Montana
Embalming Board Appoints New Member for Three Years
The state board of health met and named E. Ratenour of Weeping Water as a member of the embalming board for a three year term. Other board members are William Hill of Hebron and Brewer of South Omaha. Appointments are made every year from three names recommended by the State Embalmers' Association.
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State Board of Health
E. Ratenour
Weeping
William Hill
Hebron
Brewer
Bouth Omaha
State Embalmers’ Association
New Board of Health Secretary Named from Weeping Water
E Ramour of Weeping Water has been named a member of the state board of health secretaries who issue embalmer certificates. The appointment comes from three names suggested by the state association for the position.
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E. Ramour
State Board of Health
Oil prospects praised by Wa hoo man in Louisville visit
John Joseph of Wahoo Nebraska toured Louisville and said prospects for oil look excellent, indicating strong potential for resource development.
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Louisville
John Joseph
Wahoo, Neb
Big Land Sale Near Sidney Reported
One of the largest land deals of the time occurred near Sidney involving Zadock H. Clark and Henry F. Hanston of South Omaha selling 4 640 acres twelve miles north of Sidney to Henry Armstrong of Glidden Iowa. The land is expected to be improved and stocked with high grade cattle and horses. Several other large sales are on tap and many farmers are buying.
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Sidney
Zadock H. Clark
Henry F. Hanston
South Oqmath
Henry Armstrong
Glidden
Crown Prince Comes of Age as German Heir
On May 16 the Crown Prince of Prussia reached age twenty one marking his forthcoming role as German emperor. The emperor’s sons Eitel Frederick Adelbert and Auguste William have birthdays in 1906 and 1904 with other children noted in the royal family. The Kaiser’s daughter is eleven.
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Prussia
Eitel Frederick
Prince Adelbert
Prince Auguste William
Oscar
Calvert Estate Changes Hands Near Washington
Mount Airy known as the Calvert estate near Washington, founded by the first Lord Baltimore, has passed to new owners. The 800 acre property was bought by Mrs Frances Gibson of Ohio for 11000 dollars. Secretary Hay was among the bidders.
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Calvert Estate
Mount Airy
Calvert
Washington
Lord Baltimore
Frances Gibson
Ohio
Hay
Pico's Cure Praised as A Cough Remedy
An endorsement from J. W. O Halex of Minneapolis Minnesota claims Pico's Cure is highly effective for coughing. The note is dated January 6 1900 and from 22 Third Ave.
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Pico
J. W. O' Halex
Third
Ava
Minneapolis
Mian
Gargantuan Normandy Feast For Quadruple Wedding
A wealthy landowner in Quimperle Normandy held a massive open air banquet celebrating the simultaneous weddings of his four children. About 1,600 guests attended. The menu featured five cattle and sixteen lambs with ample wine, leaving plenty for all.
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Quimperle
Normandy
Defiance Cold Water Starch Promises Superior Quality
A housewife is urged to try Defiance Cold Water Starch noting its 16 oz content per 10c package versus 12 ozs in rivals. The ad claims guaranteed superiority and asserts once used, the Defiance will be preferred for quality and quantity.
Will Carlton Bursts at Look of His Own Coat
The New York Rialto teases poet and publisher Will Carlton after he visits his office in a dusty row coat. An office boy picked up the garment and helped him don it again, prompting Carlton to denounce the boy for making him resemble “an author.”
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New-York Rialto
Will Carelton
Seventeen Cent Rations Demonstrated for Militia and Regulars
The article notes militia food cost 60 cents per man daily for a St. Louis expedition while regulars cost 17 cents. A sample menu shows breakfast with oatmeal milk sausage potatoes bread coffee, dinner bread coffee beans pork catsup, and supper bean soup corned beef potatoes bread coffee. Menu varied with bacon ham fresh meat canned beef peas onions and other vegetables.
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St. Louis
Oldest Public Building in Santa Fe Now Museum
The adobe governors palace in Santa Fe New Mexico, a nearly 300 year old seat of government through Spanish Mexican and American rule, houses the New Mexico Historical Society museum with L Bradford Prince as president. Prince calls it the most historic building in the United States.
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United States
Santa Fe
N. M
The
New Mexico Historical Society
L. Bradford Prince
New Mexico
Open Letter Promotes Dodd's Kidney Pills for Seniors
Bellflower Missouri July 6 Mr G V Bohrer urges older Americans to use Dodd's Kidney Pills for kidney and urinary problems. He says he suffered years, woke seven or eight times nightly, tried many remedies with no success until taking two boxes. After starting, he improved quickly and remains well over a year later at age 84.
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Bellflower
G. V. Bohrer
Dodd
Pipe dream reflections on a man’s fragile vanity
A fragmented musing notes the sadness when a pipe dream collapses. A man tries to push a romantic goal, only to watch it dissolve and expose his own silliness in a blunt, intimate aside. The piece hints at gendered expectations and self-deception.
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