World News and Notables in Brief Across The Nation
Features range from Rev Dr Charles L Spiring of Orange New Jersey once known as Chief Blackbeard now preaching at First Presbyterian and caring for Red Men welfare to notes on arbitration as the recent global trend. It also highlights the czar of Russia as a financial magnate whose true influence is power, not wealth. The Johannesburg Chamber of Mines offers prizes for ideas to reduce miners consumption with first prize 2500 dollars and gold medal, second prize 1250 dollars, third prize 500 dollars.
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Charles L. Spiring
Orange
N. J
Chief Blackbeard
First Presbyterian Church
Czar
Russia
Johannesburg
Sina
Moscow
Tunis
Bible Society
Cochin
China
St. Petersburg
Friedrich Deutsch
University of Berlin
Hungary
New Market
Virginia Military Institute
Mary E. Tucker
St. Louis
Marseilles
M Florer
Faucille
Jura Alps
Paris
Switzerland
Albert Dewey
Chicago
Deweys
Japan
Albert Shields
New York
Argentine Republic
Windmills powering lamps and dynamos across Europe
In Germany windmills revive old tech lighting a paint factory with thirty six lamps. another in Schleswig-Holstein runs 30 volts. at Düsseldorf a windmill powers a heavy weight to drive a dynamo. A French circular bars women captains but allows them as crew aboard fishing smacks. John A. Mason, who tried to assassinate Galteau, now in Dayton Soldiers Home after a 20 year court martial and Arthur’s pardon.
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Germany
Neresheim
Schleswig-Holstein
Dusseldorf
Minister of Marine
Ai We
S.ser
John A. Mason
Galteau
Garfield
Dayton
Gulteau
Mason
Arthur
Morgan Interests Control Vast Network of Railways Banks and Merchants
The Morgan interests include 18 railroad systems, a large steamship company, 18 industrial combinations, seven banks, three telegraph and cable companies, seven major insurance firms, and numerous smaller corporations. Their total capitalization reaches 6.45 billion dollars, more than the world’s national debt and twice Britain’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monster Steamship Company
Great Britain
French Schoolchildren Strike Over Headmaster Dismissal
Elementary students at Creziers near Pojteres refuse class unless head master Call is removed. They allege harsh treatment and win support from parents who petition the government for an official inquiry, which the government has agreed to send.
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Creziers
Pojteres
France
Call
Roosevelt Bars Lighted Cigars In White House
President Roosevelt bans lit cigars in the White House and displays a No Smoking Allowed sign in the public reception room to show his wishes. Arthur Simmons, longtime colored doorkeeper, serves as smoke inspector but faces hostile language from offenders.
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Roosevelt
White House
Publc
Arthur Simmons
The Late Dr Parker’s Sermon Opening Tradition
The memory recalls Dr Joseph Parker beginning sermons by repeating the chosen text three times in distinct cadences. Early exposures show an opening “The children of Israel cried all night” said solemnly dramatically and then with a final flourish, delighting both preacher and audience.
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Joseph Parker
Israel
Saloon Cats On Long Voyages Command High Attention
The article notes six to ten cats aboard each large passenger ship, assigned to different areas and listed in company records for rations. Some first class saloon cats gain fame on long voyages to India and Australia, with large sums offered for a single cat and staff guarding it from admirers whose luggage has contained the animal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiia
Australia
World notes on trade, railways, and culture
A列 roundup of figures and curios from 1902 covering Brazil's coffee share, Japan's rail mileage, tea production, US insect losses, Russian leather, Austrian shoe prices, and diverse notes on education, crime, and societal customs across nations, with names like Mrs Yale, Laura Currier, and St. Louis shoemakers.
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Great Britain
Bo Short
Australia
Royal Academy of Music
United States
Biddlesden
Northamptonshire
Assisi
Italy
Laura Currier
Yale College
Philadelphia
St Louis
A. A. Aal
Tidal Wave Devastates Tahiti Islands Death Toll Uncertain
A Pacific tidal wave and hurricane struck the Society islands and Puamoto group in January. Losses may top 1,000 with 800 dead on Hao Hikuera and Makokna alone. Survivors seek water and shelter as French and Italian vessels aid relief efforts.
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San Francisco
South Sea
Mariposa
Tahiti
Society Islands
Puamoto
Papeete
Eimeo
Excelsior
Hao
Hikuera
Makokna
Wikuera
Makokau
Calabria
Alexander Brander
N P Plunkett
Oakland
T D. Donnelly
Australia
C. Coppenrath
Fimeo
Gaulois
Marquesas Islands
Farmhouse tragedy revelation as wife confesses to killing husband
In Monticello New York on February 9 Mrs. Lafayette Taylor of Centerville Sullivan County confessed to killing her husband Lafayette Taylor on January 25. She said a drunken altercation ended with a gunshot and she and her daughter dismembered and burned the body, scattering remains and attempting to hide the crime.
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Wan
Monticello
N. Y
Lafayette Taylor
Centerville
Sullivan County
Taylor
Taylors
Earthquakes Felt Across Four States With Minor Damage
Severe tremors struck St Louis and nearby Illinois towns between 6 20 and 6 25 PM. Shocks rattled dishes and doors in Alton Belleville Edwardsville and surrounding areas with a second brief jolt two minutes later. Reports from Cairo Marion Louisville Paducah and Cloverport note minor vibrations and no damage.
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Trinoin
Tentucky
St. Louis
Alton
Belleville
Edwardsville
Illinois
Cairo
Ill
Ilinois
Marion
Louisville
Paducah
Cloverport
Famine Price Warning Foresees Bread at War Time
A London committee led by the Duke of Sutherland and other peers warned that if Britain enters a European war the country must face famine prices for bread. They cited the United States as the main grain source and noted wartime trade would push prices up sharply.
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England
London
Duke of Sutherland
Lord Strathcona
Charles Meresford
Great Britain
Ehuf
United States
Atlantic
Murder in East Twenty third Street Office
Mandel a New York dealer was killed in his East Twenty third Street office. Robbery motive cited as his gold watch chain and diamond pin were stolen. Police say assailant unknown. body found after breakfast break. Also reports of a stranded steamship Garhonds and the death of Rear Admiral Frank Waldes at sea.
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New York
Leonis Mandel
East Twenty
Third Street
Mandel
James Murphy
Joe
Grainling
Murphy
Wildes Dica
San Francico
Frank Waldes
United States Navy
China
Vigorous vitality noted in trade and industry
R G Dun & Co Weekly Review of Trade reports vigorous vitality despite transportation bottlenecks and bad weather. Blockades persist at key points, accidents and losses rise, labor disputes grow, building activity increases, retail staples stay steady, and wholesale trade improves. Railway earnings up 46 percent in January. Failures: US 264, Canada 32.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
R. G. Dun & Co
Review of Trade
United States
Canada
Navy seeks more officers under new appropriation plan
The naval appropriation bill reported to the House adds midshipmen to boost officer numbers and funds 63 Marine Corps officers and 679 enlisted men. It proposes two midshipmen per senator and delegate, plus 12 ensigns from warrant officers and 30 more lieutenant commanders and 50 lieutenants to address a projected four year officer deficit.
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Washington
Per
House
Navy Department
Congress
Marine Corps
Elevator Strike Paralyzes Chicago Skyscrapers Amid Unresolved Talks
Tenants in major Chicago offices faced disruptions as elevator conductors and janitors struck to demand union recognition. Building Managers' Association offered arbitration if workers returned to work, which was refused. Several towers report heat and light cutoffs as CO2 and water systems falter and supplies dwindle unless a deal is reached.
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Chicago
Collapse at New Castle seven story building kills worker
In New Castle Pennsylvania a section of concrete reading on the Lawrence Savings and Trust Co under construction collapsed. Gilbert Nehbre was crushed to death and John McClure was seriously injured. Arch Street delivery man from New York was cut and bruised. The roof fall buried six floors, Vehre reportedly survived under debris and was removed in serious condition.
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New Castle
Lawrence Savings and Trust Co
Gilbert Nehbre
John McClure
Arch- Steet
Divery
New York
Professional sweepstakes in Brooklyn bowling tournament
In Brooklyn a four week professional sweepstakes bowling tournament opened with entries from New York Cleveland and Chicago. Tenors Tosteofft and Charles Weston led after a round of matches with Weston trailing, and both aimed for the title after a near perfect stretch in recent play.
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StoMt
Weston
New York
Leb
Tosteofft
Clevelaned
Charles Weston
Chicago
Ted
Bewan
Brooklyn
Lestorte
Westen
Cleveland
Constabulary Beat Insurgents Near Mariquina. Harris Killed
A force of 1006 constabulary under Inspector Keithly defeated 200 insurgents near Mariquina seven miles from Manila after a fierce engagement. Inspector Harris and one constable were killed. two more constables wounded. The insurgents suffered 15 killed and three wounded. Headquarters were captured and burned, and records of Gen San Miguel were seized. The Philippine commission enacted laws creating a summary court, expanding civil court jurisdiction, banning water cure and whipping, and outlining punishments for offenses.
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Manila
Constabulary
Keithly
Mariquina
Harris
Atlanta
San Miguel
Maraquina Valley
Philippine Commission
Dynmite blast kills two in Portage Italian boarding house
In Johnstown Pa a dynamite explosion at an Italian boarding house owned by Grillo and his wife killed the couple and two others while injuring two and sparing many more. Investigators suspect robbery motive and hidden cash.
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Tohnestown
Portage
This County
Grillo
Grille
Public Whippings Ignite Race Turmoil in Fayette Missouri
News reports describe public whippings of three Black residents on Fayette courthouse steps after alleged misconduct. White mobs threaten removal of Black residents. tension rises amid prior killings and fear across 623 families. Separate item notes banker George Hamilton Pell’s early life as a financier and recent conviction for wrecking a national bank, with seven year sentence reduced after two years served.
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Fayette
Court House
Law and Order
Wescene
Leange
Marry O'Donnell
Pell
New York
George Hamilton Pell
Wath Street
Jas the Newburger
Grand Timreen
Sexth National Bank
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the Gazette
Pearl Appare
W. C. Scott
Amastor
Advniew Ag
Dalton Business Directory
Dr. A. Sanderson
W. C. Scorr
R. J. Stinson
E. A. Freet
McDowell & CO
Ealers
Dalton
Ohio
D. Y. Roebuck
M. D. Hiysician
Suxcros
Main SL
Entret House
David Gardner
Cer
Business Centre
A. Weiss
F. F. H. Pope
MD. Drees
Jack
D Blusser
H. M. Rudy
Jersey
Fine Road
Datton
Jlc Davison
EALER
Pioneer Block
Main Street
Waiton
E. A. Freet & Son
Enterprise Mills
Ochnauer Bros
Connection
B. F. Hess
Dague’s
Frank E. Gibson
Dalton, O
N, O
W. C Scott
Otary Public
Gazerra
Mainatreat
THE
Ohio Laundering Co
E. Scott
Dalton Planing Mill CO
Orfield Street
A. Brueckner
Wee Cigar Factory
Ernest F. Scott
Csical
Muele
Inds
A. H Arick
Darton
Will E Scott
N. Mill St
A. Sanderson
Wien
Up-Atelre
GEO C. Free Insurance Agency
the Royal
Zina Phoenix, Insurance Co
North America
Fhe
New Jersey Plate Glass Inc
Standard Life and Accident O
Nationnal Accident Co
Northwestern Life
Ohio National Building and Loan Co
Wertz Brock
D. Brenner & Son
Actioneers
Wayne
Frm
Adudresa
West Brook Heid
Stark County
Sugarcreek Township
Peter Eckard
Peter M. Simon
Slank Book Manufacturing
Jacob Fischer
Woosran
Goodness
Cannon
Brazil
India
Tennessee
Japanese Empire
Zela
Kentucky
Kenstucky
Bishop Cranston
Neaver
Col
Earl M Cranston
Mexico
Laura M. Cranston
Earl Cranston
Cranston
Pekin
Conger
Ranaton
Garhonds
New London
Wilmington
Big Kinnakeet
Shyas
NAVY
Sai
Pliny
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