Roosevelts Peace Efforts and Global Notes
A broad sweep of items covers President Roosevelts peace efforts, new yellow fever cases in the canal zone, the death of Baron Nathaniel de Rothschild in Vienna, and a Chicago auctioneers gathering. Other briefs note German labor dismissals, San Francisco merchants charged in a Bering Sea seal scheme, and travels of notable figures to Europe.
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Roosevelt
Canal Zone
War Department
Magoon
Baron Nathaniel de Rothschild
Vienna
Chicago
Rheinish Westphalian
Germany
Federal Grand Jury
San Francisco
Bering Sea
Alexander McKay Smith
Philadelphia
George J. Gould
John Jacob Astor
Europe
Congress
David B. Henderson
Dubuque
United States Civil Service Commission
Aggie Myers
Liberty
Ste
Joseph Brooks
United States Geological Survey
United States
Kiauchou Bay
Shanton Peninsula
Darius Miller
Burlington
Omaha Commercial Club
Jim Hill
Sioux City
Eads Bridge
St. Louis
Mississippi River
Department of Commerce and Labor
Omaha
William Mitchell
Troy
Kane
Mitchell
South Dakota
Parkston
Stockton
Pierre
Springfield
Sturgis
Tyndal
Yankton
Association of American Portland Cement Manufacturers
Smith Riley
Forest Service
Colorado
Big Horn
Medicine Bow
Wyoming
Warner
Conscience Fund
The
Treasury
Wilson
North Shore County
Taft
Jusserand
West Point
Military ‘Academy
Veteran Heller Endorses Deans Kidney Pills At Range Of Attacks
Joshua Heller of Urbana Illinois testifies in 1899 that Dean's Kidney Pills relieved kidney trouble and back pain after first use. He states repeated successful results during attacks and endorses the product again. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY markets the pills at 50 cents per box.
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Joshua Heller
South Walnut Street
Urbana
Iil
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Self Help Admonitions From Orison Swett Marden
A fragment quotes Orison Swett Marden urging readers to avoid a fate of gloom and faultfinding. It contrasts dwelling on negatives with taking action and renewing energy, recommending proactive effort and seizing opportunities rather than waiting passively.
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Orison Swett Marden
Success Magazine
By the Gentle Cynic Wit on marriage and vanity
A collection of aphorisms on money marriage and happiness argues that marrying for wealth is foolish many born fools remain active and pride dignity and self reliance are valued while affection and restraint shape love and pleasure thoughts.
Clergyman credits Grape-Nuts for health and energy
A conscientious clergyman testifies that replacing oatmeal and eggs with Grape-Nuts, cream, toast, and Postum improved digestion, eliminated morning headaches, and restored energy. He notes enhanced mental and physical strength for sermon work and study, and mentions others aided by the diet. He cites Rev. ____ missionary to China and endorses The Road to Wellville booklet.
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China
Postum Company
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Powers name plenipotentiaries for Washington conference
Russia and Japan plan to appoint three plenipotentiaries each with M. Nelidoff chairing the Russian mission and possible replacement of Marquis Ito by Yamagata for the Japanese side. Conference expected mid August with limited armistice talks to follow, likely signed in the field by commanders. Washington aims to avoid diplomatic friction over site selection. official announcements proceed from St. Petersburg.
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Washington
Russia
Japan
M. Nelidoff
Marquis Tto
Yamagata
Marquis Ito
Marquis
Linevitch
Obama
White House
St. Petersburg
Europe
Hague
Tunnels to Be Built Through Sierra Nevada at $25 Million
Reno Nev The Southern Pacific company has let a contract for the construction of five tunnels through the Sierra Nevada mountains. Work will begin within a month with the main tunnel starting near Donner Lake and ending at the base of Blue Canyon on the American River. The project is budgeted at over 25 million dollars.
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Reno
Nev
Sierra Nevada Mountains
Southern Pacific Company
Donner Lake
Font of Blue Canyon
American River
Maximo Gomez Dies After Prolonged Illness in Havana
General Maximo Gomez, hero of Cuba’s two revolutions, dies at a seaside Vedado home in Havana after an extended illness. President Palma and General Andrade arrive shortly before Gomez’s death following his return from Santiago.
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Cuba
Havana
Maximo Gomez
Vedado
Gomez
Santiago
Palma
Andrade
Thaw Pays Wife for Divorce in Chicago
Charles H. Thaw of New York allegedly gave Frances Rush seventy five thousand dollars to obtain a divorce. Rush, once a chorus girl, won the divorce in Chicago with Judge Akers granting it on statutory grounds after Thaw offered no defense.
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Chicago
Charles H. Thaw
New York
Frances Rush
Thaw
Akers
Sigsbee Ordered to Retrieve John Paul Jones Remains
Washington Rear Admiral Sigsbee has orders to sail to Cherbourg to fetch the late John Paul Jones remains. The transfer ceremonies are likely in Paris on July 6 or 7, with the squadron returning to Chesapeake Bay on July 8.
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Washington
Sigsbee
Cherbourg
France
John Paul Jones
Paris
Chesapeake Bay
Murderer Ploehn Captured After Farm Killings
Max Ploehn, killer of Alma Goss and wounding her sister Emma, hid in a hayloft on a farm near the victim’s mother before being seized by Sheriff McBride of Cass county about 9 am. He was moved to Omaha later that day, avoiding crowds but not violence, as pursuit continued after the shooting incident.
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Omaha
Max Ploehn
Alma Goss
McBride
Cass County
Plattsmouth
Goss
Ploehn
Emma
Hoch May Get One More Chance
Chicago news reports that Bluebeard killer Johann Hoch, sentenced to hang June 23 for murdering a wife, may appeal to Illinois Supreme Court. Governor Dineen told Hoch’s counsel a reprieve could be granted until the October term if $700 is assured by June 21 for record preparation.
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Chicago
Bluebeard
Johann Hoch
Supreme Court of Illinois
Dineen
Hoch
Supreme Court
Threat to Extend Strike Raises National Labor Stakes
New York President Frank Mc Ardle of the international association of foundrymen warns that if employers in New York and New Jersey do not grant a 25 cent per day increase, the strike will be extended to the entire country.
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New York
Frank McArdle
International Association of Foundrymen
New Jersey
Teamsters Strike Declared Dead by Chicago Council
Chicago officials say the Teamsters joint council has shelved the dispute as an unimportant matter and deemed the strike against Montgomery Ward & Co. a dead issue. The move follows the original labor action that sparked the controversy.
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Chicago
Teamsters’ Joint Council
Montgomery Ward & Co
Armistice Plan Drafted for Manchuria Meeting
In Manchuria the Russian and Japanese commanders plan to sign an armistice to clear the way for a Washington conference. Talks between Tokio and St. Petersburg via Washington continue with no final conclusion yet. It is likely Linovitch and Oyama will be granted power to sign the armistice.
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Washington
Manchuria
Tokio
St. Petersburg
Linovitch
Oyama
France and Germany quarrel over Morocco tensions
Paris reports strains between France and Germany over Morocco prompt official denials of exaggerated claims. Officials acknowledge real difficulties but reject ultimatum rumors spread by minor press outlets Patrie and Presse.
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Paris
France
Germany
Morocco
the Patrie
the Presse
Foreign Office
Cholera Epidemic Fear Spreads From Sosnovice To Tula
Dispatches report daily cholera deaths in Sosnovice Poland and three suspects at Tula. Authorities order anti cholera measures in infected districts as warm moist weather favors spread.
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ST. Petersburg
Sosnovice
Poland
Tula
Gompers to See Roosevelt in Labor Council Meeting
At Scranton Pa the AFL executive council appointed a committee led by Samuel Gompers to visit President Roosevelt. The delegation will present on Chinese exclusion and other labor interests at the third day session led by Vice President O Connell and Secretary Mor rison.
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Scranton
Executive Council
The
American Federation of Labor
Gompers
O'Connell
Morrison
Roosevelt
Roosevelt forms five man committee to streamline government
President Roosevelt names a five member panel led by Charles H. Keep to investigate better methods for running federal bureaus. The group includes Frank H. Hitchcock Lawrence Murray James Garfield and Gifford Pinchot to pursue economical and effective governance and to standardize salaries and procedures. The memo urges interdepartmental cooperation Brevity in writing and elimination of unnecessary paperwork to boost military efficiency.
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Washington
Charles H. Keep
Department of Agriculture
Japanese Minister Says Peace Depends on Russian Powers
Berlin report quotes Count Inouye of Japan stating in the Tokai Anzeiger that peace hinges on Russia appointing fully empowered plenipotentiaries rather than a simple commission. Moscow must grant authority to negotiate, not just listen, for Japan to name terms and end the war.
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Berlin
Count Inouye
Germany
Tokai Anzeiger
Russia
Japan
General Kuropatkin Considered as Possible Envoy
Reports from Washington suggest a tentative Russian envoy selection may favor General Kuropatkin as a substitute for M Nedlioff. Private European advices indicate Emperor Nicholas weighs Kuropatkin for the post, with Paris as a likely origin.
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Kuropatkin
Washington
Russia
M. Ned- Uoff
Paris
Europe
Nicholas
M. Nedlioff
Fight at Jackson's Hole turns deadly in Idaho clash
From Blackhawk Idaho reports recount a renewed Jackson Hole battle between ranchers and outlaws. Six people were killed four outlaws and two ranchers, with horses slain and five hit in one location. Ranchers recovered the cattle the bandits sought to loot.
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Blackhawk
Idaho
Jackson Hole
Pensioner Sends Conscience Money to U S Treasury
Washington Commissioner of Pensions Warner received a contribution of 1924 dollars to the conscience fund. The donor is a pensioner who has drawn pension since the Civil War, starting at two dollars a month and rising to six dollars. The donor’s identity is withheld on request.
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Washington
Warner
Conscience Fund
The
Treasury
Parody Reflects Social Fantasies in Florida Politics
A Florida Times-Union piece lampoons gender stereotypes and political irony. It highlights the absurd mix of sexism and reform in the legislature while noting contrasts between men’s and women’s influence and behavior.
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Florida
Florida Times-Union
Sunroom Idea Backed By Ancient Roman Practice
If the beneficences of sunshine were better understood, every house owner would install a solar ium or sun room. The ancient Romans valued sunshine and often built solariums into or alongside their homes.
Saved Child's Life and Kidney Pills Cure Boy
In Sedgwick Arkansas June 19 a father reports his son healed from dropsy after using Dodd's Kidney Pills. He gave 35 pills over eight days and the boy recovered enough to run and sing, ending as a dramatic testimonial. The piece closes with a reflective line about people never realizing the world beyond their narrow view.
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Sedgwick
Ark
W. S. Taylor
Dodd
Agony of Sore Hands Finds Relief With Cuticura
Mrs. Minnie Drew of Roxbury Mass reports her hands cracked and painful until using Cuticura Soap and Cuticur Ointment. She suffered hours in water and heat with no help from doctors, then recovered completely. A note warns about cold risk in wet weather.
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Minnie Drew
Dana St
Roxbury
Mass
Cure for cough praised by Minneapolis man in 1900
A testimonial from J W O Brien of Minneapolis says Piso s Cure is a highly effective cough remedy. He notes a timely stitch saves nine and implies strong faith in the product's usefulness.
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J. W. O'Brien
Third Ave. N
Minneapolis
Minn
Dr Klines Great Nerve Tonic Ad and Philadelphia Update
An old ad promotes Dr Kline's Great Nerve Tonic with a 83.00 trial bottle offer from Kix at 61 Arch Street Philadelphia. The June Arena issue features Rudolph Blankenburg on Pennsylvanias graft era and a portrait of cartoonist Frederick Opper with a study of his democracy work. The Benjamin Fay Mills movement in Los Angeles is highlighted as church led progress.
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Dr. Kline
Kix
Arch Street
Philadelphia
Rudolph Blankenburg
Pennsylvania
Frederick Opper
Opper
Benjamin Fay Mills
Los Angeles
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