Mixed News Briefs From Across The Nation
Liverpool board of trade reports large import and export declines for September. Joliet Illinois steel plant resumes after strike. only Merchant mill idle. Phil Sheridan ill at West Point. Poor’s Manual for 1900 on the way. Railroad miles rise by 3 500. New Orleans man Louiis Herrimann dies amid personal crisis. Dr Von Blowitz plans 65 000 Jews colonized in Old Mexico with 1 000 000 acres in Sonora. Niles bank cashier Charles A Johnson pleads guilty. 10 year sentence. Argentine minister Garcia Merou presents credentials to Mexican president. Ground breaking for a 1774 settlers vs Indians monument at Point Pleasant. Sunday work indictments in Mexico Missouri. John C Williams named secretary to US delegates to Congress of American Republics in Mexico City. Western Union annual meeting in New York. River and Harbor Congress adjourns. calls for river improvements. Jeffries Ruhlin fight set for November 15 in San Francisco. KU physics chair Franklin wires liquid air plant apparatus order. Post office opens at Sylvia South Dakota. Rev Dr H Hopkins Emery dies in Taunton. Robert Fitzsimmons seeks final naturalization papers. Chicago & Southwestern Midland GM Ward resigns. Kiel Yacht Club may challenge for America's Cup. Fall River mills reject 5 percent wage rise. strike feared.
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Liverpool Board of Trade
Red Mill
Illinois Steel Company
Joliet, Ill
Phil Sheridan
West Point Military Academy
Louiis Herrimann
New Orleans
von Blowitz
Old
Mexico
Sonora
Charles A. Johnson
Niles, Mich
National Bank
United States Bank
Detroit House of Correction
Senor
von Martin Garcia Merou
Adee
Point Pleasant
W. Va
Godfrey Winzer
Mexico Mo
Winzer
John C. Williams
United States
Congress of American Republics
Williams
South
Central America
Western Union Telegraph Company
New York
Stuyvesant Fish
Illinois Central Road
Samuel Spencer
Southern Railway
Baltimore
Congress
National Congress
United States Congress
Jeffries-Ruhlin
San Francisco
Jeffries
E. C. Frannklin
University of Kansas At
Robert Fitzsimmons
Brooklyn
C. M. Ward
Chicago & Southwestern Midland Railroad
Emperor William
Kiel Yacht Club
Fall River
Mass
Merriam Urges Drill Reforms and Prisoner Self-Sufficiency
General Henry C. Merriam submits an annual report to the War Department urging better drill practice for soldiers, less severity on cavalry mounts, return to the double rein, and a larger revolver caliber. He notes youths under 20 struggle in active campaigns and highlights Apache prisoners of war making cattle and fences, yet facing tuberculosis and more deaths than births. Major General Otis reports on the lakes department facilities, overcrowded guardhouses, and increased deserter captures as expanded rewards reduce impunity.
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Washington
Department of the Missouri
Henry C. Merriam
War Department
Merriam
Michie
Twelfth Cavalry
Callido
Sayre
Otis
Department of the Lakes
Central States
United States Army
Weyler to Seek Pension Funds in Spanish Budget
Madrid reports General Weyler minister of war will request over 2 000 000 pesos more in the forthcoming budget. The funds would cover pensions and military rewards tied to the war with the United States.
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Weyler
Madrid
el Emparcial
United States
No Bubonic Plague There in Ctx Haven
Berlin dispatch from Hamburg reports no basis for rumors that bubonic plague has developed in Context Haven. Authorities deny outbreak claims and urge calm as officials investigate.
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Berlin
Hamburg
Ctx
Haven
Barnum & Bailey Circus Fight Near Liege
A savage free fight broke out between circus staff and crowd near Liege as the Barnum & Bailey troupe performed. Several injured and arrests made after a quarrel with Belgian ticket sellers. Stones were thrown at carriages as spectators dispersed.
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Brussells
Liege
Ransom in Reach in Miss Stone Case
Reports from Constantinople on October 14 describe missionaries trying to contact the brigands to fix the ransom amount. Once set, a U S legation member will carry funds to the location. Captors demand deposit at Samokoff Bulgaria, with a Bulgarian cattle drover arrested on suspicion. Kidder Peabody says funds details cannot be released due to government agreement. Reverend Judson Smith urges having the ransom ready in Turkey at earliest practicable moment.
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Constantinople
Miss Stone
Baird
Haskell
Lkely
United States
Legation
Berlin
Sofia
Samokoff
Bulgaria
Boston
Judson Smith
Turkey
Liberal naval building policy urged by administration
Washington October 14 The administration signals support for a liberal policy to add warships. Congress delayed new construction after debating single versus supported turrets and only directed plans for two battleships and two armored cruisers. Secretary Long argues time lost and steel strikes threaten delaying the ideal American navy, urging increased authorization.
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Washington
Congress
Navy Department
Long
Policy Board
Labor federation to organize Porto Rico workers
The American Federation of Labor, led by President Gompers, appointed Santiago de Iglesias a Cuban resident of Porto Rico to lead an organized effort there. He will depart from New York soon with full authority and Porto Rico workers’ charter.
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Washington
American Federation of Labor
Porto Rico
Gompers
Santiago de Iglesias
New York
American Labor Movement
Organized Workers of
Italians Arrested Near Presidential Palace in Rio
Lisbon correspondent reports two Italians arrested Friday evening in the corridor of Rio de Janeiro's presidential palace by a guard officer. Both carried revolvers and daggers. Believed in Rio to be anarchists intent on assassinating President Campos Salles.
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Paris
Lisbon
la Petrie
Rio Janeiro
Campos Salles
Wheat Crop of the World Estimated Large in 1901
The department of agriculture reports that three leading estimates agree the 1901 global wheat crop is larger than the previous two years. The notice comes from Washington D C dated October 14.
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Washington, D. C
Department of Agriculture
Long Returns to Washington from Home in Massachusetts
Secretary Long has returned to Washington from his home in Hingham Massachusetts after a visit there. He arrived in the capital to resume official duties following the trip.
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Long
Hingham
Mass
Robbers Enter Bank of Marysville at Potomac
Robbers blew the safe of the Bank of Marysville at Potomac with nitroglycerine and took between 1200 and 1500 in currency and silver. A bystander, Moorehouse, heard the explosions and tried to investigate but was blocked by a robber.
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Chicago
Bank of
Marysville
Potomac
Moorehouse
Nebraska Woman's Clubs Meet in Wayne
State Federation of Woman's Clubs meeting features W K Fowler address Women at the School Meeting and in the School Room. Forty one clubs report. Omaha's Heller urges Kindergarten aid for southern colored children with training plan. Amendments create club presidents as nominating committee and raise dues next year. Wayne reception featured Elia Peattie and Evangeline with rose and fern decor.
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Wayne
Neb
State Federation of Woman's Clubs
W. K. Fowler
H. H. Heller
Omaha
South
William Vanderzee
Lincoln
F. M. Hall
Bushnell
Heller
J. T. Bressler
Wayne City Federation
Elia Peattie
Chicago
Evang
Bressler
Wayne Clubs
Governor appoints fifteen deputy veterinary surgeons
Lincoln October 14 Governor Savage named fifteen deputy veterinary surgeons under Chief Surgeon Thomas. They will be on call any time and receive five dollars plus actual expenses for each day of service. Named deputies include J. S. Anderson Seward M. T. Bernard Schuyler A. Bostrom Minden M. V. Byers Osceola Fred Evans Grand Island M. D. Hammond Wayne H. Johnson Weeping Water C. F. Leslie Wahoo C. A. McKim Norfolk G. Robertson Beatrice V. Schaefer Tekamah J. D. Sprague David City M. H. Taylor York G. R. Young Omaha D. R. Colby Beatrice.
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M. D. Hammond
Wayne
H. Johnson
Weeping Water
C. F. Leslie
Wahoo
C. A. McKim
Norfolk
G. Robertson
Beatrice
V. Schaefer
Tekaham
J. D. Sprague
David City
M. H. Taylor
York
G. R. Young
Omaha
D. R. Colby
Saunders county farmers seek Nebraska coal discovery reward
Three Saunders county farmers John Joseph John Farronek and Nels Gibson have petitioned Governor Savage for the state coal discovery reward. They claim a four foot coal seam at 235 feet and a six foot seam at 245 feet in section 9 township 13 north range 7, northwest quarter northeast quarter, Saunders county. They assert first discovery and demand the $4,000 payout after a favorable report by a state examiner. A $2,000 iron ore reward is also noted.
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Lincoln, Neb
Saunders County
John Joseph
John Farronek
Nels Gibson
Savage
Section 9
Township 13
North Range 7
Saunbers County
Nebraska
Delinquent Dues Noted by Nebraska G A R
General orders from R. B. Wilcox Nebraska department commander list delinquent posts for the June consolidated A A G report and warn that posts failing to report by January 1 will face action. The note urges timely submissions to preserve representation at the national encampment.
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Lincoln
Neb
Wilcox
Nebraska
Grand Army of the Republic
Disposition of Insurance Fees Sparks Nebraska Dispute
Auditor Charles Weston and the Providence Washington Insurance Co of Rhode Island sue in district court over $9,000 in license fees collected from insurers in 1895 and 1896. Weston seeks pro rata distribution among companies. Providence objects.
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Lincoln
Charles Weston
Providence Washington Insurance Company
Rhode Island
Eugene Moore
Moore
Weston
Providence Company
State Dairymen to Meet in Lincoln January
Lincoln, Oct 14 The State Dairy men association will convene in Lincoln January 22 to 24 with sessions in a university lecture room and exhibits in Soldiers Memorial hall. Officers at a preliminary meeting include President Austin, Clark of Ravenna, Rector of Crete, Haskell of Lincoln, J K Honeywell of Lincoln, and Food Commissioner S C Bassett.
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Lincoln
State Dairymen's Association
The
State University
Soldiers’ Memorial Hall
Austin
Clark
Ravenna
Rector
Crete
Haskell
J. K. Honeywell
S. C. Bassett
Nebraska Wins Gold and Silver Medals at Pan American Exposition
Lincoln Oct 14 Exposition officials awarded Nebraska gold medal for collective exhibit of agriculture and silver medal for collective exhibit of cereals, announced by E L Vance the Nebraska commissioner at the Pan American exposition.
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Lincoln
Savage
E. L. Vance
Nebraska
Great Aspen Tunnel Opens on Union Pacific Route
The Aspen tunnel on the Leroy Bear River cutoff of the Union Pacific has been completed and trains now run on the new line. The tunnel shortens the distance by nearly ten miles and reduces the grade from seventy to forty three feet per mile. Construction took two years and cost a large sum.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
Great Aspen
Leroy- Bear River
Union Pacific
Coal at Cooper Brings Profits Near Town
COOPER Oct. 12 Coal lies one-half mile east with two veins. The first seven feet from the surface is two and one-half feet thick and the second 170 feet deep is five feet thick. Both have good roofs and no water problems.
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Cooper
Insane Newcomer Says He Is Chased by Detectives
In Harrison Nebraska on October 14 an insane man named Joe Kramer was brought in by F P Leithoff from ten miles east. Kramer prays constantly for deliverance from imagined detectives. He recalled a German fire accusation against his father’s home years ago, with his brother and him protesting innocence. He believes authorities are pursuing him.
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Harrison, Neb
Joe Kramer
F. P. Leithoff
Here
Kramer
Germany
Van Kuran Sentenced for Embezzling 8000 From Oregon Short Line
Arthur J. Van Kuran formerly of Omaha received a two and a half year state prison term from Judge Stewart after being convicted last week of embezzling eight thousand dollars while serving as local treasurer of the Oregon Short Line Railroad company.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
Arthur J. van Kuran
Omaha
Stewart
Oregon Short Line Railroad Company
Land price rise noted in Polk and Osceola counties
County Treasurer Keene Judden bought a quarter section of land for 4600 dollars and recently sold the tract for 6000 dollars. The transaction highlights increasing land prices in Polk and Osceola counties.
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Polk
Osceola
Neb
Keene Judden
No Fear of Lynching Stated in Arrowsmith Case
Deputy Sheriff Frank Felt of Superior went to Denver with a requisition to bring back Thomas Arrowsmith wanted for assault on Cass Wells’s 16 year old daughter near Mount Clare. Authorities deny any mob threat and say reports of a mob awaiting Arrowsmith are unfounded.
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Nelson, Neb
Frank Felt
Superior
Denver
Thomas Arrowsmith
Cass Wells
Mount Clare
Arrowsmith
Mrs Ida L Roser Praises Lydia E Pinkham Picked Cure
A Denver letter from Mrs Ina L Roser testifies that after suffering female troubles and painful menstruation she used four bottles of Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and regained health. She notes increased strength and ability, sending thanks to Mrs Pinkham and urging others to seek the remedy.
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Ida J, Roser
Lydia E. Pinkham
Denver
Ina L. Rosza
18Th Ave
Col
Lydia E. Pinkhan
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Menard
NAVY
Ate Armeilas
Nebraska Woman’s Clubs
Nebraska Coal
Department
G.A. R
State Dairymen
Great Aspen Tunnel
Arthur van Kuran
Ida L. Roser
James K. Polk
Mrs. Pincham
Toston
PEASS
Wright
McMunn
Best
Indian Vegetable Pill CO
Nature
Phelps Brown
C.P. Brown
Newburgh
N. Y
W. L. Douglas
W. L. Douise
W.L. Douglas
L. Douglas
Matt
W. J. Douglas
W.N. U
Secret Service
Roland Secret Service College
Security Bul Ding
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