Des Moines Library Classifies Tuberculosis Literature
The Des Moines Iowa city library classifies and sets apart tuberculosis literature for the growing audience interested in cure treatment and prevention. Signs mark the areas to protect readers from contagion while offering material to educate on the disease. In Chicago Anton Hermann defends not sending his daughter Katie to school claiming poverty. Justice Princeville fines him ten dollars with suspension if Katie attends.
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Anton Hermann
Rattlesnake Fire Fight Ends With Narrow Escape
Charles Rickebaugh and George Belcher, section men on the Michigan Central railroad, were trapped by rattlesnakes drawn to a fire in a deserted section house. They fought their way to the door, killed 62 of the reptiles, and fled for safety.
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Marengo
Mich
Charles Rickebaugh
George Belcher
Michigan Central
Berlin paper funds for Ludwig family twenty child blessing
A Berlin newspaper raised a fund for Herr and Frau Ludwig and their twentieth child. The family’s provider works at the city gas works earning only 5.50 dollars a week. Charity efforts aimed to ensure a warm advent for baby number 20 amid a cold rainy German winter.
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Germany
Berlin
Herr
Ludwig
Judge Stein backs higher litigation costs to curb suits
Judge Stein with six years on the bench endorses a Chicago paper view that litigation is too cheap. He argues raising costs would cut the number of suits aimed at harassment or delay, reducing appeals for delay and preventing artificial demand for more judges.
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Stein
Chicago
Queen Amelie Emphasizes Brains Over Beauty
Queen Amelie of Portugal is praised across Europe as progressive and outspoken. She argues a woman's beauty relies on intellect, saying a pretty woman without brains is like an empty pitcher.
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Amelie
Portugal
Europe
Senator Pettus Aged but Active Aids Woman on Street
Senator Pettus of Alabama, nearly 84 next July, aided an elderly woman struggling against a gale on Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington. She thanked him and remarked she hoped he would find help when older. Inquiry revealed she was 64.
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Senator Pettus
Alabama
Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington
Harmony Between Finanzier and Socialist on Monopolies
A financier and a socialist align on monopolies as an inevitable feature of machinery and modern industry. The socialist seeks state absorption of monopolies while the financier envisions a continued status quo with large market control by combinations.
Turkiye and Vienna siege remembered in Europe Asia arc
The text recalls the 17th century Ottoman siege of Vienna and attributes Europe’s future expansion into Asia to earlier wars. It credits John Sobiesixi, king of Poland, for turning back the Turks and notes Europe’s long influence eastward since that era.
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Europe
Vienna
John Sobiesixi
Poland
Astratica
Asia
Binglard
Week's News Terse Summary of World Developments
The senate opened as impeachment court for Judge Swayne with Fuller administering oath and Platt presiding. Clark attacks DC school-teacher pay vs policing, Stone opposes statehood bill, Degetau praises U S stance toward Puerto Rico in first House speech.
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Senate
Swayne
Florida
Fuller
Platt
Connecticut
Representative Clark
Missouri
District of Columbia
Washington
Stone
Degetau
Porto Hico
House
United States
Japanese Artillery Rises Near Mukden Hint Siege Guns Reach North
Reports note a sustained rise in Japanese artillery fire in the Mukden area, suggesting heavy siege guns from Port Arthur may have been redeployed northward. The British steamer Bosely, taken by the Tokiwa in the Sea of Japan on January 11 bound for Vladivostok with coal, was condemned by the Sasebo prize court.
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Mukden
Port Arthur
Bosely
Tokiwa
Sea of Japan
Vladivostok
Sasebo
Impeachment motion and global unrest hit headlines
The impeachment of Judge Henry Lacombe in New York is urged by a Philadelphia law firm for allegedly blocking a final decree in key litigation. Reports mention yellow fever control in Mexico, a Manila attack that killed Contract Surgeon Neil, and a frozen-stiff female found in Wichita straw. Ex-Gov. Yates becomes associate counsel for Illinois Central. Edward Einstein dies in New York. two actresses die in Norfolk fire. a railroad wreck injures several in Aberdeen, North Carolina. Cambridge, Massachusetts convicts Charles L. Jucker of first-degree murder. Prussian coal strikes halt many factories. Milligan alias E. Terry linked to a Milwaukee death. Henry George’s Progress and Poverty marks its 25th anniversary dinner in New York with Bryan and Garrison speaking. Mrs. Mary G. Stone named postmistress in Iuka, Mississippi. St. Petersburg remains an armed camp and Moslay’s unknown future draws attention, while Rev. George Hobart Doane dies in Newark.
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Henry Lacombe
United States Circuit Court
Southern District of New York
Philadelphia
Bong
Mexico
Manila
San Francisco de Maltabon
Cavite
Luzon
Neil
Wichita
Kas
Yates
Illinois
Ilinois Central Railroad Co
Edward Einstein
New York City
Sherry’s
Mary Wiwert
Mary Parsons
Norfolk
G. A. Oglesby
Aberdeen
N. Y
Asheboro & Aberdeen
Roy
N. C
Charlies L. Jucker
Cambridge
Mass
Mabel Page
Weston
New York
William J. Bryan
William Lloyd Garrison
Mary G. Stone
J. M. Stone
Mississippi
Iuka
St. Petersburg
Moslay
George Hobart Doane
St. Patrick’s Roman Cathedral
George Washington Doane
New Jersey
Wm. C. Doane
Albany
Newark
N. Sey
Record of 1905 World News Highlights From A Broad Sweep
A varied 1905 news digest includes Arthur McDonald breaking a five mile auto record in Orlando Florida in 3 17, Russia unrest reports from St. Petersburg to Tiflis, and trials as varied as Lavish theatre incidents, labor disputes in Colorado, and political moves including Lafollette’s U S Senate nomination. The item also notes a fatal shooting in Marion Michigan, arrests of Russian military officers, a panic in Paris papers, and the sinking of the Geo W Elder with passenger escape.
CENSOR AT WORK ON RUSSIAN NEWS
London reports say press censorship is severe in St Petersburg and no definite news on the czar or his plans. Rumors mention a possible decree to workers and a claim that Grand Duke Vladimir may order execution of strike leaders and provisional government members.
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London
St. Petersburg
Vladimir
Strike Extends as Russians Report Narva Sartoff Kharkoff
Reports say the strike grows at Narva Sartoff and Kharkoff with no clear future plans. A funeral demonstration was rumored but denied as strikers stay quiet. Outgoing trains head abroad as Mr and Mrs W E Smith and family leave St Petersburg for Berlin. News of the emperor and empress illness denied. A courtier saw the emperor walking in Tsarkoe-Selo garden.
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St. Petersburg
Narva
Sartoff
Kharkoff
W. E. Smith
Berlin
Tsarkoe-Selo
Quiet Moscow as strike worry grows across mills
Still calm within Moscow city limits on January 26 as a nationwide strike spreads from small mills to larger plants. Guards protect major industries while authorities face rumors of a general uprising and consider siege. Gen. Trepoff’s appointment as governor general of St. Petersburg shocks locals amid Moscow rumors of Sviatopolk-Mirsky potential appointment.
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Moscow
Gen. Trepoff
St. Petersburg
Sviatopolk-Mirsky
Proclamation Aims to End Russian Strike With Reforms
A late 19th century government proclamation in St. Petersburg outlines a plan to break the strike across Russia. It urges workers to return to work and promises reforms within the law, including shorter hours and social insurance, possibly followed by an imperial manifesto or local proclamations to curb unrest. The move aims to pacify unrest, though its effectiveness remains unclear.
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St. Petersburg
Governi
Trepoff
Kokovseff
Russia
A Man of Many Marriages in Chicago Bluebeard Case
Chicago authorities probe Johann Hoch alias Albert Muschburg, linked to multiple marriages and missing spouses. Police pursue Hoch as a pupil of H. H. Holmes, suspecting poison deaths among six of his thirteen wives. Relatives report a child and sister vanished after marriage with Hoch in Argos Indiana. A Milwaukee avenue dealer notes Hoch used five flats with different names and new wives each time.
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Nickel’ Plate Railroad
Frick
William Schultz
Hoch
Albert Muschburg
Argos
Ind
Schultz
Nettie
Chicago
H. H. Holmes
Castle
Holmes
St Louis Case Links Poisoned Wife to Notorious Bigamist
Evidence for the St Louis police and coroner points to John Schulz alias Jacob Schmidt of 313 South Twenty first Street as Johann Hoch the "Modern Bluebeard." Hoch is suspected of multiple marriages and killings. Dr Helmut M Kinner expects an official inquiry and Chief Desmond pledges thorough investigation if charges are brought.
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St. Louis
John Schulz
Jacob Schmidt
South Twenty-first Street
Mary Becker
Johann Hoch
Bluebeard
Chicago
Helmuth M. Kinner
Eitel Fritz Ill From Pneumonia at Potsdam Palace
Berlin January 26 Prince Eitel Frederick second son of Emperor William is seriously ill with pneumonia at the imperial palace in Potsdam. He had skated in the severe weather near Potsdam and danced at a charity ball Saturday for German soldiers' families. The emperor cancelled upcoming birthday celebrations at the royal castle.
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Berlin
Eitel Frederick
William
Imperial Palace
Potsdam
South Africa
Emperor William
Royal Castle
Indictments for Breathitt Officials in Jackson Death Conspiracy
A special grand jury at Lexington Kentucky on January 26 returned indictments against Breathitt county judge James Hargis former state senator Alexander Hargis Elbert Hargis of Jackson Ed Callahan sheriff and Jesse Spyer a former deputy sheriff for conspiring to kill Jackson city marshal James Cockrill who was shot from a courthouse window in July 1902 in Jackson Kentucky.
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Lexington
James Hargis
Breathitt County
Alex. Hargis
Elbert Hargis
Jackson
Ed Callahan
Jesse Spyer
Callahan
James Cockrill
Cockrill
Boiler Explosion Kills Three at Terre Haute Plant
Three firemen died and one was fatally injured in a boiler explosion at the Standard Wheel Company's Terre Haute plant on Wednesday afternoon. Victims named Levi Whittaker Thomas Patterson Horace G Colvin. George Davis survived with fatal injuries. cause of blast unknown.
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Terre Haute
Ind
S. Plant
Levi Whittaker
Thomas Patterson
Horace G. Colvin
George Davis
Old Robbery at Ashley Uncovered on Rail Line
Illinois reports an overnight theft at the Ashley rail junction where a mail sack from Louisville & Nashville and Illinois Central was rifled on October 22. Affected letters included checks and money orders. the sack was later sealed and returned. Mail Clerk C. J. Logan flagged the loss. no suspects yet. A previous pouch theft at the same site two years ago remains unsolved.
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Louisville & Nashville
Ilinois Central
Ashley
Shapatige Oe
Soe Ata Cdr
Serana
Wee Ee
C. J. Logan
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Mystery Panther Killed Near Holliday After Weeks of Alarm
In Shelby county inhabitants long distressed by strange noises near Holliday, a full grown panther was killed by William B. Shinn. The eerie sounds, once thought to be cries of a child, prompted a wide search during the first week as residents feared after dark. This marks the first panther found in Shelby county in 40 years.
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Strange
Welra Res
Holliday
William B.* Shinn
Shelby Courty
Jail Marriage Aims To Free Murderer Husband
John H. Donovan and Misa Mary E. Erpel ding of Huntington Ind were married behind Dixon jail bars. The bride says the coupling is to improve her chances to appeal or fight for her jailed husband in the murder case.
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John H. Donovan
Misa Mary E. Erpelding
Huntington
Ind
Dixon
Damages Sought in Suit Over Breach of Promise
Miss Mary Tomplins of Holder files in Bloomington a $25,000 damage suit against Willis Menherle a wealthy Towanda township farmer alleging breach of promise. The complainant is described as a pretty young schoolteacher.
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Bloomington
Mary Tomplins
Holder
Willis Menherle
Towanda Township
Reevesville Fire Destroys Village Stores and Post Office
A blaze ravaged Reevesville in Johnson County nearly wiping out the village. Cummings Bros. and Cummings Simmons general stores the hotel the confectionery shop of William Estus and the local post office were burned.
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Reevesville
Johnson County
Cummings Bros
Cummings & Simmons
William Estus
Bean Causes Boy Death in Enfield
The five year old son of Dr and Mrs Harry Emerson swallowed a bean that lodged in his windpipe and he died on the operating table in St Louis where he had been taken for treatment.
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Bean
Harry Emerson
Enfield
St. Louis
Measure to Protect Newspapers From Forcing Privacy
A House introduction proposes a bill prohibiting compelled disclosure of a crime informant’s name to reporters. The measure aims to shield sources, preserving confidentiality in crime reporting. It sets limits on authorities seeking identities and underscores press freedom.
Cairo pastor Greer killed by barber in Negro circles
Report notes considerable excitement in Cairo Negro circles after the killing of Rev. Greer, pastor of Do Right Church, by George Carr, a local barber and restaurateur. Other items include embezzlement arrest warrants for Joan Crawford in Louisiana, a New Orleans arrest, a fire at Tower Hill with $4,000 loss, a nervous breakdown leading to suicide at De Kalb, and a Panay couple celebrating their fiftieth wedding anniversary with remarks on age and wit.
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Cairo
Greer
Do Right
George Carr Negro Barber
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