Germany Moves to Acquire Island of St Thomas
Washington reports say Germany quietly negotiates with Denmark to force the sale of St Thomas in the West Indies. U.S. agencies investigate as officials warn Denmark against selling to any power other than the United States under the treaty framework.
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Tio Troy Clat Incident Shocks Trey N Vy Community
A disaster struck Trey N Vy destroying a building and injuring three prominent residents. The victims include Wile lian Shaw, Moses Vo Clough, and Benamen W. Raminey who were noted local figures. Police report says the incident involved a Polter Warren Company branch manager and a Trey carpenter linked to a missing Rosamond Corie case.
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Dailey
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Rensselear County Bary
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Boston
Mass
Ft Polter & Warren Company
Trey Biddword Carpenter
New York
Rosamond, Corie
Trey Society
Ome Bey Smuere
Geologist Reports Siberian Interior Stone Formation
A report notes the Siberian interior features a granite formation with a distinct belt of slate or dime near the coastless parrow area. No wash is observed and the expedition hints at possible prospects though no valuable finds are confirmed yet.
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Shore Limited Wreck Near Astablia Causes Multiple Deaths
A fast Lake Shore railroad limited train was wrecked two miles west of Astablia in heavy snow. Three people died and several were injured as two engines were hauled away. A popped switch caused the accident. another train was prepared and passengers sent eastward.
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Denmington
Leon Perham
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Train collision at Newville injures fourteen and kills one
A Cumberland Valley line train derailed after striking an open switch near Newville. Fourteen passengers were injured, with one dying soon after. four more are believed fatally hurt. The report notes extensive track damage and ongoing investigations.
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Man Slays Mother-in-Law in Bridgeport Home
Enraged by believed interference in his marriage, Joseph Meardiy a plush weaver, forced entry into Mrs Elizabeth Lawrence home at Bridgeport Connecticut and shot her dead in front of her son who is dying of consumption and tried to intervene to save her.
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Ironton
Ohio
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Missouri
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Hortonville
Salem
Japan Prepares for Worst as Tokyo Seeks Russian Reply
Japanese minister visits the state department in Washington and reports deep concern over the far east situation. He says Japan is making preparations for the worst but hopes Russia will reconsider its initial reply to Japan's request.
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American Asiatic Squadron Ordered to Manila in Haste
The Categrams report the large American Asiatic squadron ordered to Manila with all possible speed. Troute is feared in the orient as Admiral Bob Ivans leads the force.
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Death of Capt Frederick Pabst of Milwaukee
Captain Frederick Pabst, president of the Pabst Brewing Company, died at his Milwaukee residence. The long time beer magnate, a prominent figure in the industry, passed away following illness at home.
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Brigham Will Bequest For Hospital Upheld By Court
The will of Peter P. Brigham of Boston leaving 5 000 000 for a Brigham hospital is sustained by U S Circuit Court Justice Colt. Heirs at law challenged the bequest but lost the contest.
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Boston
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Fire Wrecks Two Ansonia Blocks In $75,000 Loss
A blaze consumed two business blocks in central Ansonia Connecticut causing about 75000 dollars in damage. It is believed an elderly woman living in one block may have died in the fire.
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Multiple Disasters and Deaths Mark Northeast Storm
A sweeping northeast gale and snow cause wrecks along New England coasts with five drowned. Numerous fires ruin buildings in Newark Philadelphia Potts Town and Chicago while injuries and losses reach into thousands. Further reports note suicides executions and criminal cases across cities including New York Chicago and Minneapolis.
Fires Hit Mills and Stores in Several States
The J. M. Milling Company granary at Frankfort Kentucky burned, holding 62,000 bushels of wheat. Bo Lowenstein & Brothers department store in Memphis suffered major damage. A public dinner in Dublin discussed rural depopulation. A fire near Upperville Virginia destroyed Grafton Trail home from an oil tank explosion. A mob killed Arthur Stuart in Pineapple Alabama jail. In Knoxville Tennessee a man named J L Householder died after drinking carbolic acid following a failed courtly situation.
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Frankfort
Memphis
Tenn
Bo Lowenstein & Brothers
Sir Tiorave Plunkett
Agerieniture
Dreland
Richmond
Wal
Grafton Trail
Richmed Tranter Delaney
Upperville
Mieissonier
Charlotte Corday
Hetle
Arthur Stuart
Pineapple
Ala
Susie Gillam
Knoxville
J. L. Householder
Worldwide tensions and notable notes from the era brief
Reports flag rising war pressures as Colombia seeks to restore conditions and quell rebellion alone. Russia watches China’s war prep while fears of East Asia embroil Britain and France. The Pope’s accord on sacred music appears in Osservatore Romano. Japan warns of a critical Far East and purchases two more warships, with talks on others. White Star orders a 755 foot liner to begin at Belfast. A Genoa explosion kills twelve while bombs for a celebration are rushed. Emperor Francis Joseph's paralysis alarm prompts official reassurance attempts.
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Orient
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Austria
Francis Joseph
Broad 1908 Trade Rise Amidst 1903 Strains Forecast
Exports and imports for 1908 show gains across US commerce. Pearl Pointer, 20, died after a loaded rifle discharged during cleaning. Bradstreet's annual review foresees satisfactory conservative business for 14. USGS to announce tin ore discoveries. Alaska tin posits may outvalue gold fields. Minister Lyon reports from Monrovia Lib erea on the 1901 massacre of missionary John G Tate and eighteen followers.
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Bradstreet
United States Geological Survey
Alaska
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State Department
Monrovia
Liberia
John G. Tate
Trade review notes varied outlook with improved collections
The Fourth in four weeks in R G Dun weekly trade review shows manufacturing plants idling for inventories and repairs with gains in December earnings 6 percent over last year. Rail traffic unaffected by storms with better operation, retail sales ahead of last year, and high priced goods selling well.
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Review of Trade
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Australia
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Hoosier Happenings Abundant Local Accidents and News
Long list of Indiana incidents reports fatal and serious injuries from car, coal mine, hunting, and farm accidents. Notable events include Wilkie T. Dickerson killed near Frankfort, a man maimed by a clothesline, and a boy dying after being kicked by a horse. Also covered are local crime notes, a new Indiana National Guard company organized in Logansport, water well success near Brazil, and patent grants for Indiana residents.
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Lebanon
Northwestern
Frankfort
Thomas Johnson
Union City
John Yost
Peru
Becker Brothers
Washington
Elis Washington
John Snider
Grant County
Snider
Gideon W. Harris
Bark Park
Charles N. Bruce
Bartholomew County
Mary J. Berry
Monon
Gerry
Leroy Fitch
W.C. Thomas
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Logansport
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Indiana
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Herman Throckmoreton
Walter Throckmorton
South Raub
Tippecanoe County
St. Elizabeth’s Hospital
Live Stock and Grain Prices Across Cities
The listing shows cattle hogs sheep and grain prices in Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Milwaukee Toledo Buffalo and New York. Prices span cattle 3.50 to 5.50, hogs 4.00 to 4.90, sheep 2.50 to 4.00, wheat 89c to 90c, corn 40c to 52c, oats 36c to 48c, rye 57c to 63c, butter 20c to 23c, eggs 28c to 50c, with regional variations across multiple markets.
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