Multiple News Tidbits From 1905 Era Across Nations
A roundup of incidents and appointments including a Berkeley police shooting killing a gunman, Siam regalia cost estimates, union elections in Philadelphia, astronomer Hussey joining Michigan, a Cambridge bank case acquittal, Marshall Islands typhoon deaths, a Clark mansion in New York nearing completion, a Gallup New Mexico murder, a Jeanne d Aux memorial plan, Missouri grandmother, Hull factory talks, Columbia honorary degrees for Komura and Witte, Carnegie School hires, naval port schooling orders, Kansas census figures, Columbia college hazing, Panama canal board injury, Rock Island engineer resignation, New York Subway Tavern closure, Iselin estate appraisal, Odessa welcome to Witte, Logansport revival, Caspar to Lander railroad push, Chicago burglary of a judge, Des Moines body identification, Annapolis diphtheria delaying midshipmen leave, and Bancroft Hall as headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkeley
Cal
John J. Le.atrange
Siam
International Union of Bridgemen and Structural Iron Workers
Philadelphia
F. M.ryan
Chicago
William J. Hussey
Lick Observatory
University of Michigan
Herbert O. Barber
Commercial Bank
Cambridge
Common Pleas Court
South Seas
Marshall Group
Senator Clark
Montana
Fifth Avenue
New York
Andrew Carno
Gallup, N. M
Jeanne d’Arc
Chateau d’Eu
Harry M. Lawson
Sedalia
Missouri
Hull
England
Lowe
Columbia University
Baron Komura
Sergius Witte
Japan
Russia
Carnegie Technical School
Pitsburg
Henry Hornsbostel
School of Applied Science
Oliver
Kansas
Columbia
Bronx
Peter C. Haines
Panama Canal Commission
Panama
Washington
W. L. Darling
Rock Island
Philippines
New York Subway
Bishop Potter
Adrian Iselin
New Rochelle
N. Y
Surro
Board of Trade
Exchanges of
Odessa
M. Witte
William Kreider
Logansport
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
Casper
Wye
Lander
Wind River Reservation
Des Moines
George Griswold
Naval Academy At
Annapolis
Bancroft Hall
Midshipmen
Thor
Platinum Wedding Celebrated by Centenarian Couple in Verjux
In Verjux near Cha lon Saone France a couple aged 190 and 180 celebrate their platinum seventy five years of marriage calling it their platinum wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verjux
Chalon-Saone
France
Dutch Treat Ends Drinks Tab Among London Traders
Members of the London Stock Exchange plan to abandon the practice of standing drinks and pay for their own refreshments. The move aims to simplify socializing and reduce collective costs within the exchange circles.
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London Stock Exchange
Loss of Appetite Tied to Nervous Weakness and Pink Pills
Ex employee William Browne of St. Joseph Missouri describes spring 1902 decline from careless eating and nerves to loss of appetite, cold sweats, and tremors. After using Dr Williams Pink Pills he notes immediate improvement and renewed appetite. Pills said to strengthen nerves by building new blood and are opiate free. Sold locally and by Dr Williams Medicine Company Schenectady NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Browne
Lincoln Street
St. Joseph
Browne
National Biscuit Co
Dr. Williams
Pretty girl seeks to learn if she is being rubbed
A provocative remark notes that many attractive women worry about unwanted touching. The line suggests a cautionary stance on safety and social behavior without detailing any incident or location.
Elmer Enjoys Soft Sidewalk Like Chewing Gum
A boy named Elmer wants to walk on a newly laid asphalt sidewalk before it hardens. His mother warns him to wait, but the temptation wins and he is brought in disgrace. He sobs that walking there feels wonderfully soft, as if his heels were chewing gum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer
Fishing for tropical fishes in Bermuda using electric stun device
In Bermuda islands fishermen use a long handed dipnet and a percussion cap powered by an electric storage battery to stun tropical fishes before catching them for aquariums. The cap is exploded to immobilize the fish when they approach out of curiosity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bermuda Islands
He Had a Pedigree Baby and Puppy Named Scott
A girl gains a baby brother and a collie puppy in one day. A week later the puppy is named Scott while the baby remains unnamed. The minister asks why the puppy has a name and the baby does not. The girl replies Scott has a pedigree.
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Scott
Coffee as the Cause of Indigestion and Health Recovery
A testimonial claims coffee caused weekly indigestion with severe stomach pains. After stopping coffee in 1901 and starting Postum, the writer reports full relief, improved health, and renewed vitality, endorsed by Postum Co., Battle Creek, Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
A Despairing Woman Finds Relief From Kidney Ills
Mrs Henry A Reamer of South Bend Indiana describes severe weakness backache bearing down pain and dropsy from kidney trouble. After using Deans Kidney Pills she reports marked relief and says she would never forget the benefit. Sold for 50 cents a box by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry A. Reamer
Main and Garststs
South Bend
Ind
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Gossip and wit in social conduct
An Exchange note protests public critique and gossip, urging restraint in speech. It argues true wit is a gift not a tool to wound others and warns against criticizing peers as a social blunder.
Letter From Harold Brings News To Highmore Family
In the Highmore household the servant presents a college son Harold's letter. Mrs. Highmore asks for details and the father, agitated, reveals Harold does not request money this time. The note signals a change in family fortunes.
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Mr. Highmore
Harold
A Metropolitan Market and the Lesson of Competition
A compact article notes the Metropolis Market contains many stories of failure and success. It stresses the need for sound common sense and genuine interest in the subject to prevail. One man recalls arriving early and focusing entirely on his business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl M. Pratt
Cured Her Rheumatism After Kidney Pills Help
Deep Valley Pennsylvania reports the little daughter of I N Whipkey cured of rheumatism after using Dodd's Kidney Pills. The father praises the remedy saying it saved her from life as a cripple and asserts rheumatism stems from diseased kidneys. The pills claim to purify kidneys and remove uric acid from blood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deep Valley
Green County
I. N. Whipkey
Dodd
Peculiar Baseball Lover Seen With Superior Intelligence
A man who takes interest in baseball is described as peculiar. He may be a person of superior intelligence, suggesting notable insight beyond common fans.
Baby Cured By Cuticura After Scabby Skin Outbreak
Mrs G H Tucker Jr of Milwaukee describes a baby’s skin ordeal with a scabbed face and body covered in sores. After a month of Cuticura Soap and Ointment the child fully recovered, saving costs from doctors and medicines she spent less than five dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bolls
G. H. Tucker, Jr
Greenfield Ave
Milwaukee, Wis
Medicines Stand the Test of Time Says Medical Authority
A medical authority asserts leading proprietary medicines endure because they have known therapeutic value. They are prepared in high grade laboratories by skilled pharmacists from approved formulas once prized by successful physicians. The public accepts them, having found them satisfactory through continued use.
Anxious Man Seeks Acquaintance Then Aims to Court
A man anxious to make a connection expresses intention to get closer and pursue a more intimate relation. The remark suggests social nerves and a plan to deepen familiarity.
Statement on friendship and diligence in life
The text argues that friends prove useless in prosperity and adversity, urges full commitment to worthwhile tasks, notes that many difficulties come from our own complaints, asserts civil replies win friends, and says one should set a good example to earn the world’s opinion.
State Officials Use Railroad Mileage Funds Amid Travel Costs
State Superintendent McBrien drew 150 dollars in railroad mileage from a 10,000 dollar office appropriation. Attorney General Norris Bown submitted a 35 dollar mileage voucher from a 4,400 dollar fund for prosecutions. Both have returned passes, while Governor Mickey spends 50 dollars of his own money on mileage books as lawsuits against county treasurers over last year’s railroad tax proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
McBrien
Norris Bown
Omaha
Burlington and
Union Pacific Roads
State House
Mickey
State briefs mix transport, church, and fair notes
A state wide update reports a new Omaha franchising effort for a telephone company and a Bloomfield line train wreck injuring two. Otoe county acquits ex Chief Schoonover of false imprisonment. Tecumseh church calls J J Schamberg as pastor. A corn banquet for students is planned in Lincoln. Bell Bros Beatrice closes with 2 50 liabilities, 1300 stock, 750 owed.
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Bloomfield
Omaha
O. Schoonover
Nebraska City
District Court
Otoe County
State Department of Education
Lincoln
C. A. Gleason
Cooper & Linn Electric Light Plant
Humboldt
Will H. Lonneke
Avoca
Culver
Searle
Sea Girl
E. F. Perkins
Tecumseh
State Board For Health
Tecumseh and
Nebraska
Great Northern
Elkhorn
Fremont
Florence Zink
Rock County
State Normal School of
Peru
Besete
Beet harvest underway at Grand Island factory
Sugar beet harvesting is in full force as the Amer ican Beet Sugar company prepares to start its 1905 campaign next week. Moist late season and wet weather slowed ripening but the crop is large and heavy, with contracts paying a flat price. farmers expect a profitable season for both farmer and factory.
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Grand Island
American Beet Sugar Company
Secretary of State Finds Norfolk Asylum Buildings Faulty
Galusha returns from inspection of new cottages at the Norfolk insane asylum and says conditions are unsatisfactory. He faults the construction for lacking bathrooms on the third floors, forcing attendants to carry sick inmates to baths.
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Lincoln
Galusha
Norfolk {Agane
Despondent Bohemian Farmer Takes Poison in Despair
Joseph Slama a fifty year old Bohemian farmer killed himself at his home nine miles southwest of Wilber by carbolic acid. A month earlier his wife vanished with her six year old step daughter and her year old infant. After a search of 250 people the missing wife and child were found at a friend’s home in the county's north part. she refused to return.
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Wilber
Joseph Slama
Here
Nent
Mutual Company in Trouble Faces Receiver Request
The German American Fleenaur ance company of Hattings a mutual concern signified its intention to ask for a receiver to act up to affairs. Early reports indicate tensions in the finances showing the company may be unable to meet obligations and a hearing was requested.
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Fleenaurance Company
Hattings
Tranranes Department
Arm Loss Ends Farmer’s Career in Northeast City Area
A young farmer suffered the loss of his right arm when a loading wagon injured him near the northeast of the city. Medical staff reported the wound serious, and his prognosis was guarded as he remains at a local hospital.
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Ciy
Youthful Horesittie Arrest Report
A man identified as Wartin Bhyy is in custody on a horse theft charge. The suspect, about 29 years old, was returned from Vecersesnts by authorities and held awaiting further action.
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Wartin Bhy
Lawsuit Over 12000 Damages Against Great Western Railway
A civil action seeks twelve thousand dollars against the Great Western Railway Company over an accident. The plaintiff, Lilian Coyle Mes, contends damages for injuries suffered, with details limited in the fragmentary plea. The case location appears as St. Joseph, Missouri, in bearing on railway liability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsmouth
Mes
Lilian Coyle
Great Western Dailway Company
Jirxepy, Mo
Parker Held for murder trial in Pender case
The trial of Samuel Parker for the killing of Andrew Johnson concluded with Parker bound over to appear at the next term of district court in Pender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker
Penderthe
Samuel Parker
Andrew Johnson
Hand care advice for smooth clean white hands
Daily habit recommended for post wash care. Rinse with salt water, rub hands dry, then wipe dry. Repeats after housework to maintain smoothness, cleanliness and whiteness of hands.
Jumbo Junior Elephant Dined by Americans in London
A small elephant nicknamed Jumbo Junior, owned by London, was treated to a meal by visiting Americans and then entertained the diners with tunes on a mouth organ.
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London
Americans Learn Fine Art Of Eating With Wheat Cereals
In America eating becomes a refined pastime and achievement as people seek selective foods. Pillsbury’s VitosWhole Wheat cereal touts purity, value, and the claim of “Meat of the Wheat” with two pound airtight packages and twelve pounds of family food per package. Available through local grocers at 20c in Rock Mountain territory.
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America
Rock Mountain Territory
Eight men named Mike Sullivan listed with nicknames in Kansas City Journal
The Kansas City Journal notes eight men named Mike Sullivan in the Solomon area, distinguished by nicknames such as Mike Pete, Mike Bat, Smoky Bat, Prairie Mike, Alike Dan, Corner Mike, Wild Mike, Big Mike, and Little Mike. The piece catalogs these identificatory monikers for a local reference.
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Solomon
Mike Sullivan
Mike Pete
Mike Bat
Smoky Bat
Prairie Mike
Dan
Corner Mike
Wild Mike
Big Mike
Little Mike
Kansas City Journal
Defiance Cold Water Starch Promises No Sticking
Advertises Defiance Starch in 16 oz packages priced at 10 cents, claiming rival 12 oz packs are older stock. Promotes chemical free formula and a non sticking finish for laundry, urging grocers to stock the 16 oz size.
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Defiance
Industries of Milan Highlight Its Mills and Jobs
The Milan province stands as a major industrial hub with 300 sick mills employing 40 000 workers. It also has 200 cotton mills providing 25 000 jobs and twenty woolen mills sustaining 3 000 workers.
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Milan
Italy
Relief for Women by Mother Gray AUSTRALIAN-LEAF remedy
A short ad notes Mother Gray in New York promoting AUSTRALIAN-LEAF as a monthly regulator for women. It claims to cure backache kidney and urinary troubles with a 60 cent price and free sample by mail from The Mother Gray Co. Leltoy, N. Y.
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Mother Gray
New York
Addrous
Mother Gray Co
Leltoy
Moral suasion backed by a shotgun in certain cases
The remark advocates using force as a backing for persuasion in select situations, implying that soft methods alone may fail and that decisive action can be necessary to compel adherence or achieve goals.
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W. L. Douglas Cede
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Mass
W. L. Douglas
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W. J. Douglac
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