Witty Observations and Snippets From a Historic Page
A collection of witty maxims and social observations from a past era. Topics range from business and crime to immigration, gender roles, war, and medicine. Notable lines reference Harvard germs, Japan's navy, pop culture, and a Morristown, New Jersey note on wealth and bankruptcy, reflecting a newspaper’s miscellany style.
Muse Monteith declines trip over fortune tellers omen
The report notes English singer Mme. Monteith refused an offer to perform in America citing a fortune teller’s ominous prediction. It contrasts with questions about Mascagni's timing and references other varied notes on public figures and British shipbuilding pace.
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Mme. Monteith
America
Mascagni
Bank of Bagley authorized to commence business
From the Capital the First National Bank of Bagley Minnesota gains permission to start operations. It reports a capital of 000. Internal Revenue calls palm oil a salting issue taxed 16 cents per pound. Iron and steel imports for March total 142000 tons, including 8941 tons pig iron.
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First National Bank of
Bagley, Minn
Internal Revenue
Ulea
United States
Eugene A. Ware
Topeka
Treasury Department
National State Bank of
Metropolis
Moody
Navy
Roosevelt
From Other Shores
Two American Mormons William Stevens and John Meyers are expelled from Thuringia. Prince Julius of Schleswig-Holstein, brother of the king of Denmark, is fled. Prince Jwina was born at Gottorp in 1824. Doctors in Lille report favorable cancer results from X ray experiments. Lord Curzon's viceroy term may extend two years. 15000 looms halted in Southeast Lancashire to curb cotton. William II orders five German generals to maneuvers at Doeberitz. Marguerite Boyenval dies after a 20 year trance. Chamberlain invites constituents to a June 20 garden party in Birmingham. Venezuelan troops seize Barquisimento port. Monte di Pieta in Naples destroyed by fire, $2400 damage. Algeria authorizes three mobile columns against rebellious tribes. Korea maintains Russia lumber concession is limited to Mw an and Yalu areas. calls for boundary commission.
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William Stevens
John Meyers
Thuringia
Prince Julius
Schleswig-Holstein
Denmark
Prince Jwina
Gottorp
Lille
France
London Daily Mall
Lord Curzon
India
Lancashire
William
Germany
Doeberitz
Marguerite Boyenval
Paris
Chamberlain
Birmingham
Rollverein
Barquisimento
Puerto Cabello
la Guaira
Monte di Pleta
State Pan
Naples
Post Office Dept graft arrests expand in United States
Washington June 7 three men including W McGregor and C Baltimore were arrested on conspiracy charges with Charles E Smith seeking to defraud the government in purchasing leather pouches for rural carriers. The scheme involved over 20000 pouches at 90 cents each with $10000 kept by Smith and $8000 paid to McGregor and Upton. Others in the investigation are expected. Machen’s possible connection remains unconfirmed.
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Washington
W. McGregor
C. Baltimore
MeGregor
Charles BE. Smith
Baltimore
McGregor
Upton
Smith
Bristow
C. E. Smith
Machen Indicted Over Letter Box Fastener Profits
Washington grand jury returns a true bill against August W. Machen former superintendent of the delivery service. Indicted for violating the Revised Statutes 5501 by accepting 18987.79 in profits from government fastener contracts. Trial set for October. Machen disputes checks as payments to a Toledo partner George E. Lorenz and says the partnership with Lorenz was legitimate.
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Washington
August W. Machen
Reoelivery Service
Post Office
d+partment
Machen
George E. Jorenz
Toledo
Ohio
Lorenz
Prominent Young Man Shot Dead Near Lexington
Lexington Ky June 7 Willan Bowton twenty two son of a leading county family was found dead in the yard of his home five miles from the city a bullet wound in his forehead. Authorities presume burglars shot him and bloodhounds will be used to track the killer.
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Lexiston
Lexington
Willan Bowton
Ryrd
Young Boys Cause Death in Watery Tragedy at Blackduck
In Blackduck Minnesota on June 7 Bert Davis, a Peters year old son of Fred Davis, drowned after being dared by companions to dive from a boat. His body was recovered several hours later after sinking several feet under water. He was learning to swim when the accident occurred.
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Blackduck
Min
Bert
Davis
Peters
Fred Davis
Sawmill Strike Hits White River Mills
White River Lumber Company workers demand a pay raise of about five percent. About one in twenty employees refused to report for work yesterday. A small group threatened violence to those who attempted to work this morning. The sheriff has been called to protect willing workers.
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White River Lumber Company
Mason
Wit
Waite River Lumber Company
State Buttermakers Hold Annual Picnic at Lake Crystal
The state buttermakers association held its annual picnic at Lake Crystal Minnesota yesterday with several hundred attendees. Prominent dairymen from across the state attended. A. W. Trow and B. K. Stater gave addresses. B D White and Sam Haghdali of the state dairy commission judged the buttermaking contest.
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Lake Crystal
Minn
State
Buttermaters’ Association
A. W. Trow
B. K
B.D. White
Sam Haghdali
State Dairy Commission
Quits the Old Man Senator Ankeny Manages Big Ranch
In Walla Walla on June 7 Nesmith Ankeny, eldest son of Senator Ankeny, claims he was snubbed when not invited to a Roosevelt banquet. He resigned as ranch manager of his father’s 20,000 acre property and now works as a locomotive fireman seeking revenge.
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Senator Ankeny
Walla Walla
Wash
Nesmith Ankeny
United States
Senates
Roosevelt Nesmith
Paul Wagnitz Murder Verdict Declares He Was Killed
Missoula Montana June 7 A coroner s jury returning a verdict says Paul Wagnitz county assessor was murdered before his body was found in the river Wednesday His skull was crushed and no water entered his lungs indicating death prior to being cast into the water No murderer identified and no clues in the case
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Missoula
Mont
Nixon
Paul Waggnits
Arrested for murder in Rochester student case
Detroit June 7 Joseph Pinkney, alleged killer of a Rochester college student, was arrested as the man sought for the September 8 1902 crime. Pinkney admits identity but says he was not in Rochester at the time. Detected in Detroit by detectives yesterday.
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Joseph Pinkney
Detroit
Mich
Thomas Clark
Rochester
N. Y
Mme
Rich bachelor dies in squalor buried in fruit cans
Cary June 7 William M Bell a wealthy but eccentric bachelor who lived alone on his farm died in poverty. His fortune valued at $4,000 lay hidden in fruit cans with $2,800 recovered. The body was found amid clutter and the estate details remain unclear.
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Cary
William M Bell
Sa Coewateie Bachlor
Julie Gy
Archbishop Kater Condition Deteriorating Said to Worsen
From Fond du Lac Wisconsin June 7 reports from St. Ygs sanitarium indicate Archbishop Kater’s condition is not encouraging and physicians disagree on the cause. The patient is said to be dangerously losing weight as doctors weigh the illness’s origins.
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Fond du Tac
Wis
St.ygs
Kater
Iver
Waterworks Completed in Biaekiook Minnesota
Waterworks project in Biaekiook costing 7000 has just been completed and tested. Fairlanks Morse & Co were the contractor. Blackduck now has excellent fire protection.
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Biaekiook, Minn
Fairlanks, Morse & Co
Blackduck
Passengers Injured As Car Jumps Track Near Glenwood
A traction car derailed near the Glenwood bridge injuring sixteen passengers in Pittsburg. None sustained serious injuries. the car stopped within three feet of the river.
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Pittsburg
Glenwood Bridge
Robbery After Chloroforming Woman in Seattle Flats
Mrs. Robert Seri" was chloroformed yesterday in her Seattle McCombs block apartment. The burglar stole about $1,900 in cash and valuables, leaving the scene as police begin investigations into the late night break-in.
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Seattle
Wash
Robert Seri
McCombs
Slaying at Toogéate Details Unknown
In Toogéate Indiana Mrs Addin Lyona of Killeen was shot and killed last night by her stepson who fled. A search is underway for the suspect and no cause for the crime is known.
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Toogéate
Ind
Mra
Addin Lyona of
Killeen
Sterson
Fatally Burned in Iowa Kerosene Accident
In Marshalltown Iowa on June 7 Mrs Ben Olson set a kerosene can on a stove and returned to the room as no explosion occurred. She was probably fatally injured and her husband and child were badly burned.
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Marshalltown
Iowa
Ben Olson
Aged man fatally hurt in Wisconsin incident
A June 7 report from Crouse Wisconsin details the death of Andrew Bhevek, a farmer aged over sixty, after a severe head injury in a rural accident. Rescue crews arrived but he died on scene. The incident remains under investigation by local authorities.
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Crouse
Wis
Andrew Bhevek
Great flood devastates Missouri and Illinois farmland
The June 7 report from St. Louis describes levee breaks along the Mississippi floodplain. Thousands of acres of fertile lands are under water as the river rises toward 34 to 36 feet, forcing evacuations across towns like Reysel West Granite and South St. Louis. Affected residents seek safety as authorities warn of ongoing crevasses and imminent loss of life.
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St. Louis
Bowie
Mississippi
Missouri
Say
Wineis
Hannibal
Madison
Ill
Reysel West Granite
Peres
Kansas City
President Roosevelt Returns to Washington After Long Trip
President Roosevelt arrives in Washington after a two month tour through the West. He receives a hearty welcome from crowds at Pennsylvania Station and the White House drive, waving to onlookers and signaling strong health as he reviews government officials and well-wishers.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Washingon
Hic West
Pennsylvania Station
Home
Stat ‘Ion
Blue Grass Traction Company Faces Attorney Fees Claim
Lexington, June 7. Attorney Halda Up Company for fees claimed against the Blue Grass Consolidated Traction Company led by Senator George Davie of Detroit. The firm alleges an account of 270 for attorney fees as the company plans to build an interurban network in the Blue Grass region and begin work, with capital of 7.4 million. Davis is in the city.
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Halda
Lexington
Blue Grass Consolidated Traction Company
George Davie
Detroit
Capital
M. C. Alford
Davis
Blue Grass
Mount Pelee Again Active Near Martinique
Paris June 7 Mount Welee volcano on Martinique is active again after several days of emission. Daniel nominated again in Richmond June 7 United States Senator Daniel was declared the nominee of the Dergeratio party for the U S Senate.
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Pelee
Paris
Mb Doumergue
Allepatch
Martinique
Mount Welee
V Olcano
Daniel
Richmond
United States
Uveterday
Dergeratio Party
United States Senate
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