England Cultivation of Tomatoes Covers Vast Grass Areas
The Press summarizes global figures and curiosities from a diverse 1900s era: England has over 2,000,000 square feet of grass used for tomato production. Italian census mentions Rome, Florence, Venice, Bologna populations. Swiss artillery plans, Austria-Hungary census totals, Vienna and Budapest populations, and Archduke Rainer’s papyrus collection are noted. Anecdotes include Judge Howland, a coal mine in France, and Geddes in Edinburgh. The piece ends with notes on records, a Norwegian expedition, and Carlsbad spring temperatures.
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England
Rome
Florence
Venice
Bologna
All Foreswore Intoxicants at Holy Savior Church
The Holy Savior Church in Wickesbarre Pa held a mass gathering where the entire congregation pledged total abstinence from intoxicants. The event drew over a thousand attendees, with women in white and men in temperance uniforms, part of a two year organizing effort led by local priests and miners from nearby parishes.
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Theamad Hemben
Florida appeals for help after Jacksonville blaze
Florida Governor Jennings released a statement describing the Jacksonville fire devastation on May 6. He said about 10,900 people are homeless, with estimated property losses of 14 million dollars and a one square mile burned area. He requested 5,000 tents from the Secretary of War to aid evacuation and shelter.
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Tallahassee
Fla
Florida
Jacksonville
Secretary of War
Jennings
Palma and the Presidency Debate in New York
A Cuban revolutionary candidacy exchange is reported from Central Valley New York with Palma Estrada. The note says it is premature to discuss a Cuban presidency, a remark echoed by friends. Glenwood Springs reports rail disruption from rock slides between Glenwood and Shoshone delaying Rio Grande passenger trains. A rock slide injured passengers and blocked service for hours as crews clear multiple slides.
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Urevitont
Cuba
New York
the Tribune
T. Estrada Pahua
Central Valley
N.Y
Glenwood Springs
Volu
Mownteta
Glenwood
Shoshone
Rio Grande
Canyon
Tornado and storms touch Hastings Juniata area
A tornado near Juniata and Hastings disrupted traffic as a freight train entered Hastings. Winds lifted a large car toward the train, sparing the engine and causing a dramatic chase. The storm only grazed Hastings, uprooting trees and damaging property while residents sought shelter. Nearby, Virginia Lake was freed from ice by a hurricane, boats sought safety, and fears of casualties rose. Other notes mention possible provisions shortage at Fort Gibbons, Alaska, consolidation talks for shovel and spade manufacturers, a heavy late-May snow in Leadville, and Mexico Central planning hotels.
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St. Johns
N. FL
Virginia Lake
Whale Bay
North Atlante
Bona Vista
Seattle Wash
Ruhtin
Fort Gibbons
Alaska
Skagway
President McKinley in El Paso on Mexican border visit
President McKinley spends a quiet Sabbath in El Paso after a 624 mile train ride from San Antonio. A welcome by Mayor Hammett and a women’s delegation precedes a telegraph exchange with Porfirio Diaz. The day includes church attendance, drives, and a trip to Juarez for a bull fight, with a formal presidential entertainment planned for today.
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Tex
McKinley
San Antonio
Hammett
Mexico
United States
FE Paso
North America
Hernandez
Porfirig Diaz
Porfirio Diaz
Republic of Mexico
City of Mexico
Mexican Republic
William McKinley
J. A.hernanez
Atate Chihuahua
Abusmada
Chihuahua
Diaz
Iay
Trinity M. F
Wm. Leftrich
Bio Grande
Juarez
West
Mia
Fatal Chicago fire traps seven dead at Marquette Ave
A three story apartment building at No 9218 Marquette Avenue South Chicago burned early today. Seven occupants died while asleep, three fatally injured and others burned. Firemen awaiting a freight train to clear a crossing delayed access and hindered rescue. Authorities arrested the crew after backing the train away.
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Chicago
Marquette Avenue
Driscoll
Gineer
France Returns Loot After Pekin Parade
May 1 3 Paris dispatch reports France has returned bronze hens seized by the government from China and paraded through the streets to the French minister, sparking national sensation in China who fear others may follow. In Ottawa on May 6 the House votes 100000 to widen the Sault Ste. Marie canal entrances. The upper entrance now eighteen feet deep and lower 134 feet, with US entrance 22 feet. project cost about 181100.
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France
Paris
Frye
China
Taolwaing
Rave
Pekin
Sault Sta Marie Canal
Ottawa
House of Commons
Committee of Supply
Sault Ste. Marie Canal
Blair
Mayor Johnson Discusses Tax Valuations at Party
Cleveland mayor Tom L. Johnson hosted city officials and discussed property valuation reform using the Sommers equalization system. He argued for valuing land separate from buildings and urged higher railroad taxes, noting the city’s income and expenditures and stressing fair taxation.
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Cleveland
Tom L. Johnson
W. A. Sommers
Minneapolis
Sommers
Lake Shor Co
Wools Central Railway Shopmen Award Wage Increase
Chicago reports a 4 percent wage rise for about 40 000 Illinois Central Railway shop workers. Effective May 1, the raise boosts hourly pay and brings eighteen wages categories into the new scale. Mechanics may gain 20 cents per hour or more, with a new minimum aimed near 29 cents per hour for some, reflecting gains over previous rates.
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Wools Central Railway
Chicago
Illinois Central Railway
Lotz
Figures of English Census in London's Admin County
London and England Wales census returns show city population at 4,526,034, up 308,717 since 1881. County of London includes the city and 25 metropolitan boroughs. Suburban rises vary, with Croydon up 11,190, Manchester quadrupling in size compared with earlier figures.
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London
England and
Wales
Liverpool
Birmingham
Croydon
Manchester
Buffalo Exposition Closes Amid Ongoing Preparations
The Buffalo Exposition shuts down until Decoration Day May 20 after deciding to delay the format opening. About 6,000 workers toiled on the grounds with one of four 400 horsepower boilers fired for the first time. Fountains will not run until at least two boilers are ready, while operations continue with a steady building program. In other news, Boer forces threaten Hartbeesport with Gen. Delarey nearby and a British response is anticipated as Methuen and Rawlinson monitor the area. In S. Y., a rescue effort followed a fatal gas-related well accident after Frank Peck’s son failed to return from the depths. both father and son died, with witnesses noting a strong odor of gas.
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Delarey
Hartheestefotein
Babington
Methuen
Rawlinson
S. Y
Frank Peck
Peck
Deni
Fire devastates Jacksonville in 1901 blaze
A major fire swept Jacksonville Florida beginning in a mill factory and raged for hours. About 1300 houses were destroyed as 19 000 to 13 000 people were left homeless. Key hotels theaters churches and residences were burned. The fire chief was injured and five black residents reportedly perished. Docks and the Western Union building were among few structures standing in the ruined district.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Windsor
St. James
Placido
United States
Girard
Grenada
Oxford
Siate
Burbridge Street
St. John's River
Bay Street
Western Union Telegraph Company
Laura Bay
Presidential Party Welcomed in Houston Texas
On May 4 the presidential special arrived in Houston Texas where Governor Savers greeted the party after arrival in the state capital. A carriage ride and speeches followed at the Auditorium. The party later viewed statues and parades before an informal banquet in Austin. Some courtiers bore mosquito bites from the journey.
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Houston
Tex
Texas
S Ta
Gov. Savers
Austin
Iadies
Ie Berel
Orleans
Kruger to Visit United States in October
Washington reports Boer diplomatic agent Montague White says President Kruger will visit the United States in October. Officials will give a cordial reception but greetings will be unofficial. Kruger plans a week in New York, a stay in Philadelphia, then a week in Washington.
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Washington
Montague White
United States
Kruger
State Department
Department
McKinney
Dewey Loans His Sword for Pan-American Exposition
Washington May 3 By request of Tiffany & Co of New York Admiral Dewey will loan his gold and jewel encrusted sword presented by New York City for exhibition at the Pan-American Exposition. The items were sought for Paris Exposition but Dewey feared to let them go too far. They will be shipped in a few days.
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Dewey
Washington
Tiffany & Co
New York
Admiral Dewey
Phillips Corn Corner Triggers Market Chaos in Chicago
Chicago May 4 A panic on the Board of Trade followed Phillips cornering May corn. Prices surged from 55 to 58.4 cents, then slid as shorts pressured the market. Phillips sold 600000 bushels at 57 to 38 cents, netting about 100000 dollars and leaving bulls wary as the corner neared its end.
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Philus
Chicago
Phillips
Corm
Board of Trade
Shorta
Wall Street Break Began in Broad Market Slump
A sharp mid-session drop hit the New York stock market as investors hurried to unload shares. Widely followed issues like Atchison Union Pacific and St Paul fell hard after an earlier upturn, with the market ending the day weak and down overall, despite a brief late recovery.
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Stork
Atchizon
Union Pacifs
St. Paul
CAUGHT UNDER FALLING WALL AT Winston Apartment
Chicago May 4 seven men were buried by the collapse of the Winston apartment building at 139 to 143 Pine street none were killed. The seriously hurt are Michael Antony Dominick Pemote Michael Pinate Petro Podes all injured were taken to the hospital. They were tearing down walls when the rest of the tool fell trapping workers.
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Chicago
Winston
Pine Street
Michael Antony
Dominick Pemote
Michael Pinate
Hanls
Petro Podes
Gomez Advises The Cubans In Havana Letter
Havana May 3 Gen Maximo Gomez writes another letter arguing Cuba’s problem is political not economic. He urges a government to satisfy general aims and names Senor Gener as Havana mayoral candidate. The letter is viewed as aiming at convention and a prompt settlement including acceptance of the Platt amendment.
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Havana
Maximo Gomez
Senor Gener
Striking Blockades Loom in Illinois Central Labor Talks
May 4 reports say Illinois Central and Machinists Union hold firm with no strike in 48 hours. Union demands 30 cents an hour minimum and nine hour day unchanged. company stance unchanged and clash feared. Also notes a large Standard Oil dividend and ongoing coal industry consolidation affecting Hocking and Sunday Creek areas with J I Morgan leadership.
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Machialeta
Calon
Chicago
Illinois Central and
Machinists
Alto
Athens
Hocking
Sunday Creek Walters
J I Morgan
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