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Multiple short items cover taxes for OO Russell Sage, city bans on July Fourth powder, shipbuilding leads by Pennsylvania, New York, and California, Sweden’s match exports, Atlantic City police transport for intoxicated prisoners, a leg amputation for Major James H. Pond, civil service appointment changes, London and Woolwich Arsenal explosions, exiled editor John Gollmar in Wisconsin, Hawaii mortality from consumption, nickel extraction deaths in Swansea, New Haven seeks Roosevelt visit, Indianapolis fatal loop attempt, Edinburgh Gladstone memorial approval, French budget deficit, new consular appointments, Chicago-St Paul rail rate troubles, Porto Rico school supervisor Jean Ankrom's death, GE infringement suit, White Star Line executives’ voyage, Montana mining death, pirate ransom rescue, Bryan lecture contract, Mad Mullah threat, American Indian population declines, and Missouri civil war debt.
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Clydach
Swansea
Studley
New Haven
Conn
President Roosevelt
Indianapolis
Will Zimmerman
Ray Stevens
Gladstone
Edinburgh
Pittendrigh MacGillivray
H Rouvier
J. G. Foster
Ottawa
R. W. Bliss
Vienna
J. W Long
Patras
E. H. Higgins
Berne
Chicago-St. Paul Roads
Jean Ankrom
Waynesburg
Porto Rico
Ponce
United States
Boston
General Electric Company
S. F. van Choate
J. Bruse Ismay
White Star Line
Henry Wilding
International Mercantile Marine Company
J. P. Morgan
Oceanic
New York
Dan McClogkey
Dillon
Montana
Stone
McCloskey
Re- Wade
Canton
State Department
Callao
The
Kan
Chautauqua Assembly Management
Airship Hailed as Solution by Illinois Inventor
At Springfield a meeting of 300 citizens voiced strong support for Mr. Reiferscheid whose airship plans claim to lift more than 1,000 pounds and fly at will. He has built five balloons over three years and shown tests to the public. Within an hour after his model and drawings were shown, backers subscribed 6,000 shares to fund demonstrations.
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Springfield
Reiferscheid
Serbs Elect Prince Peter as King of Servia
In Belgrade a joint session of the senate and skupshtina unanimously elected Prince Peter Kara gseorgevitch king of Servia. The crowd cheered as the minister of justice announced the result from the balcony amid a royal salute of 101 guns. A disaffected officer, Lieutenant Lasar Javadovics, shot himself after his fellow officers barred him from a plot against the late king and queen.
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Belgrade
Peter Karagséorgevitch
Servia
Senate
Skupshtina
Peter
Lasar Javadovics
Infntry
Foot and Mouth Disease Quarantine Ends Reward Offered
The secretary of agriculture announced no cases found in quarantined states after a careful investigation. A $250 reward is offered to anyone who reports any specific case of foot and mouth disease in Massachusetts or New Hampshire before June 30 1903. If no cases are reported by July 1 the quarantine will be removed and foreign countries will be asked to accept livestock from New England ports.
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Washington
Bureau of Animal Industry
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
New England
Ingersoll Widow Sues For 100000 Inheritance Service
Mrs. Evan A. Ingersoll as administratrix of Robert G. Ingersoll’s estate sues Joseph A. Coram and other Andrew J. Davis heirs in U S circuit court for 100000 alleging services rendered by the deceased husband were not paid. She also seeks an injunction to halt transfers of the Davis estate and a receiver.
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Boston
Mass
United States Circuit Court
Evan A. Ingersoll
Robert G. Ingersoll
Joseph A. Coram
Lowell
Andrew J. Davis
Ingersoll
Simple Funeral for General Alexander McDowell McCook
In Dayton Ohio on Monday a simple funeral was held at the residence of his daughter Mrs Charles A Craig Head for General Alexander McDowell McCook. Relatives close friends and Loyal Legion members attended. Rev Maurice E Wilson led scripture lessons prayers and hymns. Interment followed at Spring Grove Cemetery Cincinnati per the general’s wishes for no display.
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Dayton
Alexander McDowell McCook
Charles A. Craighead
The
Loyal Legion
Maurice E. Wilson
McCook
Spring Grove Cemetery
Cincinnati
Ballot First and Examine Afterwards Policy Adopted
ST PAUL Minn The supreme lodge of the Ancient Order of United Workmen decided after a lengthy debate to allow candidates for admission to be balloted for before a medical examination. The reform ends a persistent grievance where applicants paid fees for medical tests only to be rejected later.
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ST. .Paul, Minn
Supreme Lodge of Ancient Order of United Workmen
Kansas Governor calls special legislative session in 1903
Topeka Kansas Governor W J Bailey issues a proclamation convening the legislature in special session on June 24 1903 at 2 PM in the state capital Topeka. The aim is to authorize counties and municipalities to rebuild bridges following devastating floods. The proclamation is dated June 17 1903 and bears the state seal.
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Topeka
Kan
Bailey
I. W. J. Batley
State of
Kansas
W. J. Bailey
King Peter I Named Figurehead Under Serbian Army Rule
Belgrade notes that Peter I will be a royal figurehead while military dictatorship under Colonel Mischin and Colonel Mitschilitsch governs. The king lacks loyal supporters as army leaders hold real power and could even murder him as with the former ruler. Military rule extends through prefects and officers, yet no disorders have been reported.
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Peter
Alexander
Belgrade
Peter I
Mischin
Mitschilitsch
Governor Seeks County Lists for Relief Fund Distribution
The governor asks flood stricken counties to send detailed lists of those in need and to send a county representative to next Tuesday’s meeting of the relief fund disbursement committee. The committee will assess needs and allocate funds and supplies accordingly.
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Topeka
Kan
Bailey
General
Kansas Relief Fund
Sporting Writer Dies in Denver
Nelson Innes a renowned sporting writer died in Denver Colorado from consumption. His illness followed a cold contracted while covering the Corbett Fitzsimmons fight.
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Denver
Colo
Nelson Innes
Innes
Sultan Warns Mme Christinc Over Milan’s Safety
In Constantinople the sultan urges Madame Christinc to keep Milan indoors and away from streets. Officials fear a likely murder attempt on the young heir, though Milan is not expected to ascend the Servian throne.
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Constantinople
Madame _ Christinc
Milan
Servia
Nebraska Children’s Home society reports progress in ninth year
Ninth annual Nebraska Children’s Home Society meeting in Omaha presents reports by district superintendents and State Superintendent Quivey. Eighty one children received last year, eighty placed in homes, forty four replaced, and 393 applications investigated. In nine years the society has placed 641 children in homes and investigated over 1,000 neglect cases.
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Nebraska Children’s Home Society
Omaha
Quivey
W. R. Akers
Alliance, Neb
N. K. Griggs
Lincoln
Disease Among Cattle in Table Rock Area
A. Widdefield near Table Rock reports two cattle dead and a third sick with a mysterious illness. Debated as contagious disease or hydrophobia after a dog bite scare. State veterinarian has been sent for investigation.
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Table Rock
A. A. Widdefield
Fremont Man Earns PhD From Johns Hopkins
Albert Johnsen of Fremont Nebraska received a doctor of philosophy degree from Johns Hopkins University. He studied geology mineralogy and chemistry with a dissertation on The Serpentines of Hartford County Maryland.
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Baltimore, Md
Albert Johannsen
Fremont, Neb
S. L
University of Utah
Johns Hopkins University
Hartford County
Maryland
Iowa Pastor Is Called by Humboldt Parish
Humboldt Iowa Presbyterian church announces a call to Rev. Smith of Lennox Iowa after several months without a pastor. It is expected he will accept and begin duties at once.
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Heumboldt
The
Presbyterian Church
Smith
Lennox
Father Against Son in Nebraska Shooting
Thomas Peck of northwest of Burwell was arrested after shooting his son William as they fought over land the father barred. William Peck sustained a shoulder wound described as painful but not dangerous.
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Taylor
Thomas Peck
Burwell
William
Peck
Dairying Grows as Farmers Earn From Cream Exports
After a year’s trial the cream separator and cows reveal a thriving new industry in Nebraska. In May makers at Mason and Ansley each paid out over $4,000 to farmers for cream. The B and M railway runs extra freight cars thrice weekly to haul the cream. Dairying is a growing industry.
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Ansley
Nebraska
Mason
Verdict of Guilty for Morris in Fort Niobrara murder
Omaha report states the Morris murder case jury found Morris guilty of manslaughter in the killing of Henry McKee at Fort Niobrara on September 17, 1902. The verdict carries a maximum ten year sentence as unproved accident claims clash with testimony of witnesses who testified to unprovoked murder.
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Omaha
Morris
Henry McKee
Fort Niobrara
Jowo Farms Four Dollar Per Acre Cash Credit Deal
Jowo Farms offers land at four dollars per acre in cash with the balance due to crop until paid, at WOLHALL Sioux City Iowa.
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Wolhall
Sioux City
Brooklyn Woman Recalls Seeing Aaron Burr at 84
Mrs. Henry Chadwick of Brooklyn aged 84 recounts seeing Aaron Burr, granddaughter of Benjamin Botts who defended Burr in the 1807 Richmond treason trial. Her father owned a Jamaica, Iowa farm adjoining Burr. She recalls Burr at 77 with bent frame but piercing eyes, and notes Burr’s death in 1836 and acquaintance with Chief Justice Marshall.
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Henry Chadwick
Brooklyn
Aaron Burr
Benjamin Botts
Burr
Richmond
Jamaica
Wl. I
Colonel Burr
Chadwick
Marshall
Keeley Institute in Omaha Offers Cure for Alcoholism
The Keeley Institute Nebraska located at Omaha corner Leavenworth and 19th streets claims success with Dr Keeley’s treatment for liquor and drug habits. Operated by The Leslie E Keeley Company the facility houses a resident physician and follows original methods. The article notes the institute as a large modern residence with grounds and verandas and invites inquiries at its Omaha address. Poland’s standard bearer is a flag pole.
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Leslie E. Keeley
Keeley
19Th Streets
Leslie E. Keeley Company
Leslie B. Keeley
Omaha Keeley Institute
Keeley Institute
Nebraska
Keeley Institute Company
19Th and
Leavenworth Streets
Omaha
Wabash Railroad Offers Wide Reduced Rates to World’s Fair
The Wabash Railroad lists numerous short and long return fare offers from Atlanta Indianapolis St Louis Gaston Boston Saratoga Detroit Baltimore and more with summer travel dates. All tickets good on steamers between Detroit and Buffalo with minor charges. Long limits and stopovers allowed. Reach HARRY E. MOORES in Omaha for folders and details.
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Wabash Railroad
Atlanta
Ndianapolis
Ind
St. Louis
Gaston
Mass
Boston
Saratoga
N. Y
Detroit
Mich
Baltimore, Md
Baltimore
Buffalo
Meney
Harry E. Moores
Omaha
Neb
The Real Cause of the Trouble
A southern negro preacher declares the true cause of recent volcanic disasters. He claims the earth is an axle, petroleum was placed inside during creation to grease it, and Standard Oil borings disrupt the axle causing the earth to stick and overheat. This leads to a so called hot box and predictable trouble.
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de Earf
Petrlyum
Heart Displacement Threatens Indiana Man
Thomas Hoben, 45, of Indianapolis, lives with a heart displaced four inches downward and one inch to the left. Medical examiners call it aortic regurgitation and warn that any severe shock could cause instant death. Experts say such extreme displacement is rare and may stem from overwork in a rolling mill.
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Thomas Hoben
In- Manapolis
Hoben
The
Medical College of Indiana
A Cure for Dropsy in Sedgwick Arkansas
Mr W B Taylor reports his son cured of dropsy after eight days on Dodd's Kidney Pills. Two top doctors had said the child would not recover, but after three pills daily the swelling vanished and the boy regained health and mobility. An Irish physician notes health awareness follows illness.
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Sedgwick
Ark
Taylor
Dodd
Doda
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James H. Pond
Henry F. Greene
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Civil Service Commission
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England
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Queen Draga
Janesville
Wis
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King
Mrs. Ingersoll
General Nebraska News
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Spaulding
Broken Bow
Harvard
Norfolk
Hospe Piano Company
Pierce Milling Company
Adams County
Vandevere
Stella
National Editorial Association
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Charles R. Smith
Tom Frye
Richardson County
Signal Corps
Nebraska National Guard
Dodge County
Bush
John O'Hara
North Bend
Union
Fremont
Union Pacific
Northwestern
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Court House Square
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Platte
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Sheffield
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Major Howe
Palermo
Italy
Iowa
Keeley Institute For Nebraska
Poland
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