Two Rulers Meet Czar and Emperor In Gulf Conference
Diplomats watch a high profile conference between Emperor William and Emperor Nicholas aboard ships in the Gulf of Finland. The meeting sparks speculation on its meaning while officials call it a courtesy visit with potential peace implications and concerns over Russian reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas
Grand Duke
Michael
Emperor William
Hohenzollern
Gulf of Finland
William
Polar Star
Peterhof
Gulf of Bothnia
Germany
Russia
Great Britain
France
Bristow Favored for Public Printer Post
Rumors center on J. L. Bristow as likely successor to head the government printing office amid calls for reform after a probe into typesetting machine contracts and irregularities in government purchasing. Supporters cite his proven investigative ability to oversee a thorough inquiry.
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J. L. Bristow
Post Office Department
Bristow
Burton May Escape After Doubtful Trial Prospects
Report suggests Senator J Ralph Burton of Kansas may not be retried with officials denying orders for a new prosecution. DOJ officials say no new move is planned yet September trial remains possible. Analysts note limited chances of conviction and tension over pursuing action despite Supreme Court opinions.
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J. Ralph Burton
Kansas
Department of Justice
United States
St. Louis
Burton
Senate
United States Supreme Court
Death of Colonel Daniel S Lamont in Millbrook
Colonel Daniel Scott Lamont secretary of war in Cleveland's second administration died suddenly at his Millbrook New York home of heart failure. He fell ill after dinner while Mrs Lamont and two daughters Frances and Bessie were with him. Lamont aged early seventies had served as private secretary to Cleveland and held rail and financial leadership roles. He leaves a widow and two daughters.
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Daniel Scott Lamont
Cleveland
Millbrook
Duchess County
New York
Lamont
Northern Pacific Railway
Rumors of Cabinet Shuffle Hit Wilson May Fall
Rumors say that Cabinet changes may come in the fall with Secretary James Wilson of the Department of Agriculture under pressure after the cotton reports leak scandal. Wilson's long service and prior denials of irregularities do not shield him from questions about his bureau, as Holmes was dismissed and John Hyde resigned.
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James Wilson
Department of Agriculture
Henry C. Payne
Wilson
Bureau of Statistics
Holmes
John Hyde
McKinley
Arrested But Happy G A Whitlock in Honolulu
G A Whitlock is under arrest in Honolulu on a charge of deserting from the gunboat Bennington. He says he missed the vessel and congratulates himself on not reaching the wharf in time. He denies intending to desert and cites boiler safety rumors as unrelated to his departure.
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G. A. Whitlock
Honolulu
Bennington
Whitlock
Worrall Grain Case Moves to U S Court
In Washington county Nebraska the Worrall Grain company sues Omaha Elevator company and others. Attorney Francis A. Brogan files for removal to the U S circuit court. Judge Willis G Sears grants the order transferring the case to the United States circuit court for the Eighth district of Nebraska. Bonds posted by Blair business men.
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Francis A. Brogan
Omaha Elevator Company
Worrall Grain Company
Above Company
District Court
Washington County
Chambers
Sears
Omaha
District Court of
United States Circuit Court
Blair
United States Circuit Court For
District of Nebraska
Circuit Court
United States
Eighth District of
Nebraska
Willis G
Fremont Sunday Games Spark Citizen Protest
Fremont citizens organize to stop Sunday ball games appealing to Governor and Sheriff Bauman. Sunday attendance drew many, including Mrs Beveridge and Mrs W W Tweedy, who blocked entrance and had grounds opened after Sheriff Bauman arrived. Police later arrested players for violating the Sunday law, a prior charge identical to an earlier arrest.
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Fremont
Mickey
Bauman
Beveridge
W. W. Tweedy
The
Nide
Maxwell
Appeal to Governor over Falls City Sunday activities
Falls City residents and members of the W C T U appeal to Governor Mickey to enforce laws amid a broader state drive to curb Sunday baseball liquor sales gambling and street fair shows. The governor voiced uncertainty over state power and promised to perform his duties while county officers reportedly hesitate to prosecute.
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The.w
C. T.U
Falls City
Mickey
Municipal League of Omaha
Douglas County cited to show cause on property value
The state board of assessment cites Douglas County and officials to appear and show cause why merchandise money and credits in Douglas County should not be increased with a hearing set for July 31. J E Miller of Lincoln filed the protest for himself and Lancaster county taxpayers claiming Douglas County listed property at full value while Lancaster assessed it at half.
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State Board of Assessment
County Board
Douglas County
J.E. Miller
Lincoln
Lancaster County
Douglas County Board
Pat Crowe Gives Himself Up Plans Surrender
A telegram from Omaha reports Pat Crowe rode through the city Monday spoke with old acquaintances before crossing to Council Bluffs. He told a friend he would come in to surrender soon and urged authorities to promise no prosecution. Crowe met with a lawyer here and sought to enter the saloon business after surrender.
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Omaha
Pat” Crowe
Council Bluffs
Fred Metz
Crowe
Change at Beatrice gas company signals big rebuild
Eastern capitalists gain controlling interest in Beatrice City Gas, with A J Maxwell selling 97 percent of stock. The plant will be rebuilt using old mains where feasible and expanded to serve new territory. Water gas will replace gas and rates are expected to fall. Work starts immediately with a 50000 dollar outlay this year and larger outlay next year. Maxwell to stay on until the new plant is operational.
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Maxwell
State Teachers' Examination Set Across Ten Cities
Examinations under the state superintendent will be held August 4 and 5 in Lincoln Fremont Beatrice Grand Island York Wayne Alliance Holdrege McCook North Platte and Valentine for applicants to obtain a state certificate. Requirements include three years of teaching and a current first grade county certificate. Subjects include English literature physical geography general history rhetoric zoology psychology chemistry and trigonometry.
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Lincoln
Fremont
Beatrice
Grand Island
York
Wayne
Alliance
Holdrege
Mc Cook
North Platte
Valentine
An Old Man's Tribute to Dean's Kidney Pills
Sidney Justus of Mentor Ohio credits Dean's Kidney Pills with curing an eight to ten year kidney trouble. He suffered severe backache after lifting and nightly pain, rheumatic aches, dropsical feet, discolored urine, and fatigue. He reports half a box eased symptoms and three boxes completed a permanent cure. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY. Price 60 cents. The man who wants to be delivered from his friends feels that he can take care of his enemies.
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Sidney Justus
Mentor
Ohio
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N.Y
Why Do Americans Succeed and Value Lion Coffee
An essay praises American independence and self reliance as keys to prosperity. It argues up to date grocers and households favor Lion Coffee as a trusted, leading brand used in millions of homes. The piece ends with a moral reference to loving your neighbor even when distant.
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Lion Coffee
Oklahoma Opportunities for Investment Opening Rail Line
The Missouri Kansas and Texas Railway completes 359 miles of track in the Oklahoma Territory linking St. Louis Hannibal and Kansas City to Oklahoma City Shawnee Guthrie El Reno Enid and other points. New towns like Cleveland Jennings Cushing Agra Fallis Luther Maud emerge in rich farming districts with low land prices and broad openings for mills stores banks newspapers and lumber yards. George Morton invites inquiries and pamphlets offering guidance on profitable investments.
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Oklahoma
Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway
Oklahoma Territory
St. Louis
Hannibal
Kansas City
Oklahoma City
Shawnee
Guthrie
el Reno
Enid
Cleveland
Jennings
Cushing
Agra
Fallis
Luther
Maud
Texas
Old
Mexico
George Morton
Missouri
Texas B'y
Hot Weather Drink Pays Way For Some
The line hints at a popular summer beverage funded by others, a social cue about who pays for favored drinks. It implies a shared social ritual where one person covers costs for many.
Defiance Cold Water Starch Delivers 16 Ounce Packages
Housekeepers are urged to demand Defiance Cold Water Starch for laundry noting every 16 ounce package equals a full pound while rival starches come in smaller sizes at the same price. The ad claims no injurious chemicals and accuses grocers of pushing smaller 12 ounce packages to clear stock. Defiance promises the iron will not stick and stresses clear labeling on every package.
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Defiance
Quiet Duty Echoes Amid Rowdy Baseball Crowd
A brief remark contrasts noisy spectators with a silent call to duty. The line suggests distraction at a baseball game while hinting at a higher obligation beyond sport.
Here Is Relief for Women from Australian Leaf Cure
A nurse in New York reports a herb named AUSTRALIAN LEAF relieves female weaknesses backache kidney bladder and urinary trouble. Sold by The Mother Gray Co LeRoy NY 50c with free sample by mail hoax joke about an ostrich and cowhide included.
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Mother Gray
New York
Mother Gray Co
LeRoy, NY
Piso's Cure Endorsed for Throat and Lung Ailments
A testimonial from W. O. Endsley of Vapburn, Indiana, dated February 10, 1900, declares Piso's Cure the best medicine used for all throat and lung affections. The notice highlights patient satisfaction and long-standing relief.
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Piso
O. Endsley
Vapburen
Ind
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