News in Brief: diverse 1900s world updates and discoveries
Berlin scientist Ruhmer telephones five miles without wires. Galusha Grow retires from his Pennsylvania district race. Queen of Italy educates fifty boys at home. Nantes market gardeners strike halting fresh vegetables. British Admiralty cites 315 dangerous shoals worldwide. New York landowner David Anchord dies at 67. O Reilly becomes army surgeon general. Egypt cholera totals rise to 20 328 cases and 16 209 deaths. Paris surgeon finds music aids wound healing. Colgate hires Yokohama missionary Alvert Bennett. London coal syndicate plans mines buyouts. Wyoming timber fires hurt sheep districts. Rear Admiral Selfridge, oldest US Navy officer. Bodies of Charles L Fair and wife buried in Laurel Hill. Tivoli airship balloon explosion injures 27. Bertha trip passengers report erupting Alaska volcanoes. Chicago Milwaukee St Paul reports 45 613 124 gross earnings. Prince Rospiglosi abandons Papacy over Parkhurst marriage. Murat Halstead seeks GOP congress seat. Sutro estate distributes $22 000 bequests to several institutions. DC bans automobile race on public streets. John Moore discovers Civil War gold hoard of nearly $4 000 in Hermansville.
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Italy
Nantes
David Anchord
New York
Northwest
Montana
R. M. O'Reilly
William H. Forward
Egypt
Paris
Alvert Arnold Bennett
Yokohama
Japan
Theological
Colgate University
London Evening News
Coal Comine
Wife and Clyde
Wyoming
Thomas ©. Selfridge
Massachusetts
Naval Academy
Charles L Fair
San Francisco
Laurel Hill
Tivoli
Bertha
Alaska
Hiamiea
Augusting
Chicago, Milwaukea and St. Paul Railroad Company
McKinley Memorial Day Observances Across Canton
In Canton Ohio on September 15 crowds honored McKinley with prayers and speeches. Judge William R. Day praised the late president’s service, calling for strict law enforcement against lawlessness and for Cuba’s relief during the Spanish American War era. Mrs McKinley laid flowers at the tomb with guest Mrs Garrett Hobart.
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Canton
William R. Day
McKinley
First Methodist Episcopal Church
West Lawn Cemetery
Love
Garrett A. Hobart
Inley
Hayes
Matthews
Day
Maine
Spain
Madrid
Armour & Co loaning $4 million to New York market
Armour & Co sent 4,000,000 to the New York market to aid the eastern money market and benefit from higher loan rates. Ogden Armour, president, said the funds are to be used until January 1, with officials not providing further details.
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Chicago
Armour & Co
New York
Ogden Armour
Armour
Leopold May Come Over to United States Visit
BRUSSELS Sept 15 Le Lotre says the announced visit of King Leopold to the United States is quite possible but nothing is known of it in official circles.
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Brussels
le Lotre
Leopold
United States
Hundreds Homeless as Oregon Forest Fires Spread
Fire swept across Multnomah and Clackamas counties leaving about 200 people homeless. A blaze near Palmer killed two boys named Hamilton while they tried to escape. Clackamas timber losses are heavy and river valleys show ruined settlements. Eastern Multnomah is under control with no imminent danger, southern Oregon ranches faring better, and Talamook saved by shifting winds.
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Portland
Ore
Multneomah
Clackamas
Palmer
Bridal Vale
Hamilttn
Multnomah
Oregon
Talamook
Dublin Citizens Aroused Over Proclamation in Park
About 20 000 people gathered in Phoenix Park Dublin for the open air protest against the British capital proclamation. Lord Mayor chaired. John Dillon and William O'Brien spoke as George Wyndham was denounced and resolutions condemned the slur on Dublin's name.
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Dublin
Phoenix Park
John Dillon
William O'Brien
House of Commons
George Wyndham
Ireland
Praise for German Army by American Officers
Major General Henry C. Corbin and fellow officers praised the German army after maneuvers near Frankfurt on the Oder. They denied an unfavorable interview and credited German forces with superior organization instruction discipline and equipment and with courtesy from Emperor William and his officers.
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Wood
William
Berlin
Henry C. Corbin
Samuel B. M. Young
Leonard Wood
Frankfort-on-the-Oder
Dusseldorf
Corbin
Bandits in Tayabas Province Routed by Constabulary
Manila September 15 report says native constabulary units killed eighteen bandits and captured twenty five of the Rios gang in four encounters in Tayabas Kuzan. Leader Rios declares he will never be captured alive.
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Manila
Rios
Tayabas
Kuzan
Mob Gives Up Its Purpose In Butler Jail Scene
In Butler Pennsylvania on September 15 a mob failed to renew efforts to lynch Jerry Bennett for assaulting a 6 year old girl. Bystanders were kept at bay by police guards around the courthouse and jail while armed guards patrolled the exterior.
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Butler
Jerry Bennett
Court House
State School for the Deaf begins new term in Omaha
The state school for the deaf in Omaha opens September 17 after $2,000 in repairs and four staff changes. Superintendent Stewart expects about 180 students this year, following a 177 enrollment last year. A long list of teachers is provided including W. H. Robert and C. E. Camp.
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Omaha
Neb
State School For the Deaf
Stewart
W. H. Robert
L. A. Divine
C. E. Camp
Ida Hendee
Ota Crawford
Nebraska crop bulletin reports excellent statewide yields
The Nebraska climate and crop service issues its final bulletin of the year noting uniformly good crop conditions. Loveland says yields per acre will be unusually large with winter wheat acreage up and spring wheat down. corn remains steady though some areas show slight declines due to more wheat. Weather is not expected to threaten the corn, with little effect from fall weather anticipated.
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Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska
Climate and Crop Service
Loveland
Chamberlain Bank Wrecking Case Stirs TeCumseh
In Tecumseh Nebraska the Chamberlain bank failure erupts with chaotic practices and forgery alleged by a bank examiner. Depositors fear loss as investigators reveal lax controls and that Chamberlain alone knew the bank's true state.
G. A. R. National Meeting Travel Offer
Low round trip rates to Washington D C for the G A R national meeting. Northwestern line runs a special train from Omaha at 4 45 p m October 2 with through cars from multiple Nebraska points. Write H C Cheyney General Agent 1401 Farnam Street Omaha to plan travel.
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Washington
D. C
G. A. R. National
Northwestern Line
Omaha
Nebraska
Galing
H. C. Cheyney
Farnam Street
Post Office Safe Blown Open at Arcadia Nebraska
Thieves in Arcadia Nebraska blast the local post office safe using a crowbar and dynamite. The explosion shattered the door and neighbors heard the blast in town. About $150 in cash was stolen as the burglars escaped unmolested.
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Arcadia
Neb
Buried by cave in at Nebraska sand pit
Bert Barnett of 219 Burlington avenue was killed when a sand bank at C B Edwards farm cave in while he loaded sand. His team remained at the pit. Edwards found Barnett under three feet of sand and pulled him out dead. He leaves a small family.
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York, Neb
Ept
Bert Barnett
Burlington Avenue
C. B. Edwards
Barnett
Runaway Roy Wymore Found Near Genoa
Roy Wymore, a 14 year old who ran away from Elkton Colorado with a tramp on July 3, was found five miles south of Genoa Nebraska a few days ago. His mother traveled to the location and brought him home while his parents had spent much on ads and notices seeking him.
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Columbus
Neb
Roy Wymore
Elkton
Colo
Genet
Mrs Koontz Almost Ends Life From Carbolic Acid Mistake
In Briemer Nebraska on September 15 Mrs George Koontz, wife of a brick mason, swallowed a spoonful of carbolic acid mistaken for medicine. She suffered cramps but quickly realized the error and is now believed out of danger with medical aid promptly available.
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Briemer
Neb
George Koontz
Yoder Confirmed as Wymore Battery Captain
Lincoln Neb Sept 13 Governor Savage and Adjutant General Colby upheld their earlier ruling appointing Samuel E Yoder as captain of the battery of artillery at Wymore after extended argument with contesting candidate Murdock High military authorities including Judge Advocate General Browne and Attorney General Prout endorsed the legality of Yoders election in every respect.
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Lincoln
Neb
Savage
Colby
Samuel E. Yoder
Wymore
Murdock
Browne
Yoder
Prout
Receiver named for defunct Chamberlain Bank
Tecumseh Neb September 15 depositors select William A Campbell of Tecumseh to recommend as receiver Judge C B Letton of the district court appoints him A bond of 46000 will be required
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Tecumseh, Neb
Chamberlain Bank
William A. Campbell
Tecumseh
C. B. Letton
District Court
Chambers
Low rates to Washington for G A R meeting trip
Northwest ern Hye will start a special train from maha at 4:45 p m October 2nd with Nebraska. If you contemplate game, 1401 Farnam St maha.
Babcock Drops Dead in Lenox Street Stroll
Samuel D. Babcock an 81 year old New York banker and Commercial Cable stockholder collapsed and died while walking on Main Street Lenox Massachusetts on September 15 authorities reported.
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Lenox
Mass
Samuel D. Babcock
New York
Commercial Cable Company
Main Street
Wabash Blocks Exposition Laborers at Tracks
Wabash railroad men halted workers from excavating under the tracks to outlet sewerage from the Louisiana Purchase exposition grounds. Officials obtained a circuit court restraining order from Judge Zachritz served on Director of Works Taylor. A clash seemed possible for a time.
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St, Louis
Zachritz
Taylor
Railroad Men May Work Under Liberal Permi ssi on
Acting Superintendent Prescott of the Panama railroad secured government permission for liberal employees to report to work despite General Salazar’s decree forbidding liberals on the streets. The concession extends to steamship firms as well.
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Panama
Prescott
Panama Railroad
Salazar
Harlan Family Returns from Alaska Visit
Hon. N. V. Harlan wife and son travel from Circle City to Alaska coast city for a month long visit. His post has moved from Circle City to a coastal location and he will reach Seattle within two weeks.
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N. V. Harlan
York
Neb
Circle City
Alaska
Separator and Hay Stacks Burn in Nebrasha Fire
A separator owned by Jim Kohout and about six stacks of hay owned by Frank Rezny were destroyed by fire in Wilber Nebraska on September 15. The blaze was triggered by a spark from a threshing engine.
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Wilber, Neb
Jim Kohout
Frank Rezny
Infant dies from scalding during wash at Neb farm
The infant child of George Mooney a Nebraska farmer near Elgin died after being scalded while the mother was washing. The tragedy occurred at their farm home.
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Elgin, Neb
George Mooney
Judge to Seek New Land Purchase for State Institute
DES MOINES Ia Sept 13 Judge Robinson of the State Board of Control travels to Glenwood to meet Chairman Downie and push a new effort to buy an additional tract for the state institution for the feeble minded. Last spring an earlier purchase failed due to high prices. officials believe the land can now be bought.
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Des Moines
Robinson
State Board of Control
Glenwood
Downie
When a Married Woman Bakes for Guests She Plans a Fancy Cake
A married woman prepares a cake for expected visitors showing homemaking skill. The note emphasizes hospitality and domestic duties in traditional social settings.
Horrum Couple Celebrate Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs L R Horrum observed their fiftieth wedding anniversary at their Adams Nebraska home on September 13.
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Adams, Neb
L. R. Horrum
Adams
Change in College Faculty at York College
Miss Jennie L. Wick resigns as director of the York College music department and Ruth Smith of the Western college conservatory Toledo Iowa is called to fill the vacancy.
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York, Neb
Jennie L. Wick
York College
Misa Ruth Smith
Western College Conservatory
Toledo
Vicar Talks Shilling Debt at Flower Show
From Marlow a London Globe note reports a visitor asked the vicar if he found an IOU for a shilling in the church offertory bag last Sunday. He admitted finding the note and then paid with a real shilling claiming he forgot his purse at worship.
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Marlow
London Globe
Doan's Kidney Pills Featured in Enduring Cure Claim
Health is better then wealth. Over fifty thousand people have publicly testified that Doan's Kidney Pills cured a range of urinary disorders from backache to diabetes. Samuel J. Taylor, a Goshen, Indiana carpenter, says he suffered thirty years and used crutches. after taking Doan's for five years he has had no kidney issues. Free trials mailed nationwide. Price 60 cents per box.
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Dean
Samuel J. Taylor
South Third St
Goshen
Ind
Jacob C. Mann
Doan
Taylor
United States
Foater-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
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Galusha A. Grow
Pennsylvania
Prince Rospiglosi
Vatican
The
Cincinnati Times-Star
Murat Halstead
Jacob H. Bromwell
Adolph Sutro
Vassar College
C. B. Woodward
Biggs
Orange Yerris
Randolph Strickland
Michigan
Board of Commissioners of
District of Columbia
John Moore
Hermansville
Claiborne County
Miss
M’kinley
Constabulary
Luzon
Tate School For Deaf
Chamberlain
G. A. R. National Meeting
Broken Bank
Northwestern Hye
Maha
Farnam St
Babcock
Hall
Price
Jonah
Milwaukee Railway
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
Okobofi
F. A. Nash
Western
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Defiance Starch CO
Omaha, Neb
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