Plague Declines in Canton and Notable Briefs Across Nations
The roundup reports Canton China reports decreasing plague activity while in the United States events span a Virginia Nebraska fire losses, Texarkana jail escapes, and high profile appointments. Others note Carnegie library gifts, an Impress Eugenie rug sale, Austrian budget gun plans, a Kansas City cracker factory bid, labor strikes, funerary logistics, and notable deaths and political moves.
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Canton
China
Virginia
Neb
Montana
Texarkana
Ark
Alexander Mackay-Smith
Episcopal Diocese of
Pennsylvania
Complete Triumph Secures Respect for U S Authority in Moro Campaign
Washington dispatch reports General Chaffee confirming the capture of Sultan Bayan and killing of leading Moro chiefs after a bold assault on the principal fort. Eighty-four Bayan survivors surrendered. casualties include one officer and seven enlisted men killed, four officers and thirty-seven enlisted wounded.
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Washington
War Department
Chaffee
Sultan Bayan
Davis
Bayan
Raja Muja Bayan
Sultan Pandapatan
Frank D. Baldwin
WII
Datto
Gsebral
Malabang
Sand
Probats
Sultan Tarlac
United States
Smithsonian archaeologist Dr Thomas Wilson dies at seventy
Dr Thomas Wilson curator of prehistoric archaeology at the Smithsonian Institution and the National Museum died yesterday in Washington in the seventieth year. Born in Pennsylvania he moved to Iowa studied law and served as a captain in the Second Iowa Cavalry during the Civil War. He then practiced law in Washington and later held consular service posts and was decorated by crowned heads.
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Washington
Thos. Wilson
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum
Fire at Mit Gami Claims Several Lives in Egypt
A Nile side fire at Mit Gami near Damietta burned from Thursday afternoon to Saturday night destroying thousands of native homes. Residents could not escape flimsy wood and straw houses, many dying while saving belongings.
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Nile
Cairo
Mit Gami
Damietta
Death of Potter Palmer Ends Chicago Capitalist Career
Potter Palmer a leading Chicago businessman for nearly fifty years died at his Lake Shore Drive home after weeks of nervous illness. He collapsed suddenly at 5 40 p m and passed away with his family unaware of his demise.
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Chicago
Three New Stars in the Flag Move Ahead
Washington May 5 The house plans a bill to add three stars to the American flag as part of the Oklahoma New Mexico and Arizona statehood omnibus. A vote is sought on Tuesday with efforts to avoid protracted debate amid Republican opposition over readiness of the territories for statehood.
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Washington
House
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Arizona
Friends of the
Bii
Friends of
Trade in Cuba: Imports Rise while Exports Fall in 1902
The Insular division of the War Department reports eight months ending Feb 23, 1902 and 1901. Total imports 1902 reach 44.06 million versus 42.92 million in 1901. Exports fall from 34.01 million in 1901 to 28.49 million in 1902, while U S imports to Cuba total 1.14 million. U S exports from Cuba drop to 18.16 million, down about 3 million.
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Washington, D. C
Insular
War Department
Cuba
United States
Chicago officer's son reports no danger amid mob attack
First Assistant Postmaster General Wayne received word from his son Frank, captain of the marines on the United States steamer Chicago, that a mob attacked a fellow officer in Venice but the sender defended him and there is no cause for alarm. Captain Wynne had communications with home as soon as possible.
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Washington
Wayne
United States
Chicago
Venice
Frank
Wynne
Roosevelt Congratulates Chaffee on Victory at Manila
President Roosevelt sends a May 4 1902 dispatch to General Chaffee praising the army under his command for the victory in Manila. He also thanks General Davis and Colonel Baldwin and honors fallen and bereaved soldiers for their faithfulness to the country.
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Roosevelt
Washington
General Chaffee
Washington, D. C
Bank of Spain reports weekly gains in gold and notes
The Bank of Spain in Madrid on May 5 released a weekly report showing gold in hand rising 142000 pesetas, silver in hand increasing 1844000 pesetas, and notes in circulation up 10344000 pesetas for the week ended Saturday.
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Madrid
Bank of Spain
Drenching Rains Sweep Eastern Oklahoma Rivers Rise
Oklahoma drenched as heavy rains flood eastern Oklahoma. Guthrie reports rivers and creeks swelling higher than this season's peak, threatening passage and prompting cautions.
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Guthrie
O. T
Oklahoma
Deserters Escape From Fort Sheridan Guards
Two prisoners at Fort Sheridan overpowered a sentry in a brush area at the south end of the reserve. They disarmed the guard, tied his hands, gagged him, and forced him to march toward Highland Park before turning him loose as they fled.
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Chicago
Fort Sheridan
Highland Park
Fire devastates business district of Gross Nebraska
A major blaze in Gross Nebraska destroyed the town’s business area likely started at Korab’s saloon. The fire rapidly consumed Marcellus restaurant, bowling alley, saloon, harness shop, general stores, hardware and furniture firm, bank and barn. Losses near 30000 dollars with only about one third insured.
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Nebraska
Gross
Neb
Korab
Marcellus
Korab’s
Seller's
Blair's
M. E. Smith & Co
General Merchandise
Gross Hardware and Furniture Company
B. B. Gross
Bank of Gross and Simms’ Barn
The Fancy Cattle Sale in South Omaha
The Aber deen Angu s cattle auction at the sale pavilion saw cows average $225 and bullocks $135 per head. A top price of $3,010 was paid for "Black bird Wellington," a cow owned by Smith & Baker and sold to Cantine Bros. at Holstein Indiana, the largest price yet recorded here.
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South Omaha
Neb
Blackbird Wellington
Smith & Baker
Cantine Bros
Holstein
Lays Down Law to Corporations In Nebraska
Grand Island Neb May 5 Assessor Ackerman forces corporations to show all real and personal property and paid up capital stock deducting no indebtedness per a supreme court decision. Local talk suggests firms may push to have other property taxed on the same basis.
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Grand Island, Neb
Ackerman
Supreme Court
Man Shoots Self Near Osceola Farm Home
Osceola Nebraska May 5 residents report E L Chenowith died by self inflicted shotgun blast near his home two miles from town. He woke at 3 a m and told his wife he would go behind the barn taking his son with him before his death.
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Osceola
Neb
E. L. Chenowith
Bounty Paid for Eighteen Scalphs in Nebraska
Beatrice Nebraska May 5 The county court paid a bounty of 39 50 at the courthouse for eighteen scalps nine coyotes and nine gray wolves. The animals were taken by C H Pfeiffer of Clatonia township and Clarence and Arthur Laisure of Riverside.
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Beatrice, Neb
Court House
Plasters
C. H. Pfeiffer
Clatonia Township
Clarence
Arthur Laisure
Riverside
Child Drowns in Water Jar in Norfolk
In Norfolk Nebraska on May 5 a year old child of Mr and Mrs George Wheeler fell into a five gallon water jar while the mother was away. Upon her return the child was dead and attempts at revival failed.
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Norfolk
Neb
George Wheeler
Failing Tree Kills Bay Near Lexington Nebraska
A farmer near Lexington Nebraska lost his two year old son when a tree he was felling fell and trapped him. The accident happened about six miles west of the city along the Platte river.
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Lexington
Neb
Backhouse
Platte River
Albion Man Violates Game Law
Albion resident Alex Wilson was arrested by State Game Warden McConnell and fined $10 plus costs for violating Nebraska game laws in Albion.
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Albion
Albion, Neb
Alex Wilson
McConnell
Rain brings general soaking to Red Willow County
In Indianola Nebraska on May 5 one half inch of rain fell across Red Willow county. The rain was fairly general and grain in the area is looking well following the shower.
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Red Willow County
Indianola
Neb
Western Roller Mill Burned
Western Nebia May 5 The steam roller mill at Western owned by Charles Linn was totally destroyed by fire.
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Western
French battleship Gaulois to ease out of Baltimore harbor
The Gaulois must be off Annapolis during the Rochambeau statue dedication due to possible disruptions. Naval planners shifted the ship’s position to avoid interference with ceremonies and crowds in the harbor area.
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Annapolis
Baltimore Harbor
Jahnke Father Son Held on Murder Claims in York
Alleged murder suspects August F. Jahnke and Alfred Jahnke were moved from York county jail to Alliance under Sheriff Reed and will await the next York County term. They deny murder claims, insisting Sierk’s death on April 18 was accidental.
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York, Neb
F. Jahnke
Alfred Jahnke
York County
Reed
Alliance
Jahnkes
Sierk
Nebraska Crop Bulletin Highlights Wind and Dry Conditions
The past week in Nebraska was dry with temperatures near normal in the east and below in the west. Frosts were widespread. precipitation was below normal in the south and above in the north. Heavy early week snow, high winds, and dust damaged seed and soil. Winter wheat deteriorated in many areas with potential light yields, oats suffered, and grass and small grains grew slowly though rain north of the Platte river improved conditions.
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University of Nebraska
Platte River
Educational Funds Monthly Statement Shows Rise in Uninvested Copy
Lincoln Nebraska May 3 The monthly statement of Auditor Weston reports the uninvested portion of the permanent educational funds increasing in April from 131000 to about 265000. The rise reflects heavy disbursements from general and current funds with warrants totaling over 200000 paid during the month, more than half of which come from warrants held by the permanent educational funds.
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Lincoln, Neb
Weston
Permanent Educational
State Board of Equalization to Set Railroad Tax Values
The Nebraska State Board of Equalization meets Monday to fix valuations of railroad telegraph and telephone property for tax purposes. Progress may occur now, but completion is unlikely before May 15. Auditor Weston says companies filed property figures on schedules and the board will determine valuations. The board includes Governor Savage, Auditor Weston and Treasurer Stuefer.
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Lincoln
Neb
State Board of Equalization
Weston
Board of Equalization
Savage
Stuefer
Sergeant Werner Home Again in Beatrice
Beatrice Nebraska May 3 Sergeant William Werner of the Eighteenth United States Infantry returns home on leave after three years in the Philippines.
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Werner
Beatrice
Neb
William Werner
Eighteenth
United States Infantry
Philippines
Dimon Golden Wedding Anniversary Observed in Table Rock
TABLE ROCK Neb May 3 The golden wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Charles V Dimon was celebrated here with family and friends marking fifty years of marriage.
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Table Rock
Neb
Charles V. Dimon
Militia Encampment in Doubt for Nebraska Guard
Lincoln May 3 state military authorities are undecided on holding an encampment this year Funds are insufficient for the necessary expenses of such a reserve forces gathering The State Military board will soon discuss the matter
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Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska National Guard
State Military Board
Traveling for years on the road breaks health and rest advised
An individual describes years of travel with irregular meals and damp beds that severely damaged health two years ago, prompting a physician to order complete rest and recovery.
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Dean Mas. Pinenax
Pearls Before Swine and Rheumatism Cure Ad
An old advertisement urges readers not to cast pearls before those who cannot distinguish the real from the imitation. It promotes Matt J. Johnson's 6088 as a positive cure for rheumatism and claims it is available at all druggists. A separate humorous line notes a touch of humor that makes the world grin.
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Matt J. Johnson
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