Readville Trots Lou Dillon Sets Two Minute Mile Record
At Readville Mass Lou Dillon trotted a mile in two minutes to set a new world record with Millard Sanders driving. Paced by Peggy from Paris and Carrie Nation, the effort opened with a 3 1 4 second quarter and finished in 2 0 with a smooth back stretch and a final 29 second split.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Readville
Mass
Lou Dillon
Millard Sanders
Sidney Dillon
Peggy
Paris
Doc”Tanner
Carrie Nation
Scott McCoy
Walker
Tanner
Sanders
McCoy
Scott
Hudson
Nervala
Dillon Boy
Crescens
George K. Billings
Grand Army of the Republic selects Boston for 1904 encampment
The Grand Army of the Republic named Boston as the 1904 encampment site and elected Gen. John C. Black as Commander in Chief with Col. Mason Keene and Col. Harry Kessler as senior and junior vice commanders. Officers were installed after closing ceremonies in San Francisco. The body debated admitting sons of veterans and urged pension bills for those 62 and older.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Grand Army of the Republic
Boston
John C. Black
Illinois
C. Mason Keene
California
Harry Kessler
Montana
Geo
Ohio
Winfield Scott
Arizona
Charles Burrows
Rge A. Harmon
District of
Kansas
A. W. Smith
Grand Army
Congress
Kessler
Philippines
Mechanics’ Pavilion
W. R. Shafter
Indian Land Frauds Probed as Officials Dismissed
Washington August 23 Secretary Hitchcock said the Indian Territory land fraud investigation progresses with several territorial officials already dismissed. He declined to name them publicly while urging swift punishment for the guilty. A new rule on Creek allotment sales has curbed fraud and officials must choose between government service and land business.
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Washington
Alig
Hitchcock
Indian Territory
Department
Indian Lands
Olivet Baptist Church Treasurer Arrested for Embezzlement
Henry T. Elby, treasurer of the Olivet Baptist Church in Chicago, was arrested and arraigned before Justice Bradwell on a charge of embezzling the church’s building fund totaling $21,000. The clerk, the complainant, says the funds were raised for a church building and Elby allegedly loaned the money to a friend who lost it in speculation.
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Chicago
Henry T. Elby
Olivet Baptist Church
Bradwell
Elby
Explosion near Union Station Injures Railsmen
A torch struck a burst gas pipe during efforts to place a derailed wheat car on the track near Union station. Engineer Bouquett is believed dead while switchmen Harding and Hunt are seriously injured. The blast hurled them, and the derailed car was destroyed by fire.
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St. Louis
Union Station
Bouquett
Harding
Hunt
Farmers Prepare National Price Pact For Grain
Chicago plans for a national combination of farmers to fix prices regulate distribution and curb middlemen. A convention of progressive farmers will be called to finalize details, backed by the Farmers' National Cooperative Exchange and the American Society of Equity with aims including uniform grain prices of one dollar per bushel for wheat sixty cents for corn and forty cents for oats.
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Chicago
Grand Pacific Hotel
Farmers’ National Cooperative Exchange Company
American Society of Equity
Governor to Call September Special Session on Bonds
Bismarck report says Governor White will convene a September special session of the legislature to allocate general funds for completing state institution improvements already let by contract after a bond issue was ruled illegal by the Supreme Court. The action follows the court decision leaving no other funding path.
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Bismarck
N. D
Guv. White
Supreme Court
Feneral
Post Office Burglary At Clinton Wisconsin
A Clinton Wisconsin post office was entered by burglars on Wednesday night. They stole 300 dollars in cash and 1660 dollars in postage stamps. Entry was gained with a skeleton key. The postmaster offers 50 dollars reward, in addition to government rewards, for the capture of the culprits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Journal
Janesville
Wis
Clinton
Population Boost in U S Census Takes Big Leap
Washington reports the 1900 census shows a ten year population gain of 20.7 percent, marking a rapid rise that outpaces Europe and surpasses any other country. The analysis highlights the sharp contrast with continental growth and notes the surge across regions.
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Washington
United States
Europe
Aged Postmaster Dead in Bloomington
Frank J. Schrieber, a longtime U.S. postmaster, died at Cruger in Ford County. Appointed in 1859 during President Buchanan's administration, he served 44 years before his death at age 77.
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Bloomington
Ill
Frank J. Schrieber
United States
Cruger
Woodford County
Schrieber
Buchanan
Dohertys Defend Title In American Doubles
Newport New Jersey August 20 the Dohertys defended their American doubles tennis crown defeating Collins and Waidner in straight sets 7 5 6 3 6 3 the champions retained the title in a decisive victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dohertys
Newport
R. J
Collins
Waidner
Treatybomb in Colombia Senate Rejected Canal Pact
A cable from Bogota reports the Panama canal treaty rejected by the Colombian senate on grounds it encroaches on sovereignty. President Roosevelt was informed and the decision marked a unanimous vote against ratification. Colombia’s government had maintained the treaty would not impair sovereignty if ratified.
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Washington
State Department
Beaupre
Bogota
Senate
Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
Colombia
Herran
Ricos
Government of
Congress
Apple Crop Report From Boston Notes Varied World Harvest
The 1903 world apple crop report from the Boston chamber of commerce shows Britain short on fruits, Europe generally short with Valencia oranges and Almeria grapes heavy, New England generous with Maine near last year, New York ample, the Midwest fair, the Far West heavy, Virginia and West Virginia large, Nova Scotia very strong, and Canada promising a heavy yield. Quality is generally excellent aside from some regions.
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Boston
Boston Chamber of Commerce
Great Britain
Europe
Almeria
New England
Maine
New York State
Middle West
Far West
Virginia
West Virginia
Nova Scotia
Canada
Congress Adjourns After Passes Broad Rary Resolutions
Seattle August 22 Trans Mississippi congress adjourned after approving measures advocating statehood for Oklahoma and Indian Territory creating a territorial Alaska government an American merchant marine an international fish hatchery on Fraser River and closer trade with Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Seattle
Wash
Trans- Mississippi Congress
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Alaska
Fraser River
Canada
Milwaukee Alderman Killed in Runaway Crash
Alderman Isenry Lexius of La Crosse was instantly killed in a runaway at Thirty seventh and Viet streets. Driving a buggy, his horse reared and bolted into a tree, throwing Lexius over the dashboard and breaking his neck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Isenry Lexius
la Crosse
Thirty-seventh
Viet
Lexius
Crisis in New York Aug 22 Hungary crisis may prolong
Vienna Times correspondent cables from London report pessimism over the Hungarian crisis. Emperor Francis Joseph may need to return to Vienna to meet King Edward before progress toward a settlement. Indications suggest no military concessions to Hungarians, risking a prolonged crisis awaiting a capable statesman in Hungary.
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New York
Hungary
Vienna
The
Times
London
Francis Joseph
Edward
Collision sinks Chinese cruiser Huang Tai near Hong Kong
The Empress of India and the Chinese cruiser Huang Tai collided near Hong Kong. The Huang Tai sank an hour later. 170 of its crew were saved, 13 drowned, including the Huang Tai captain who refused to abandon ship. The Empress of India was badly damaged amidships.
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Hong Kong
Canadian Pacific Railroad
Empress
India
Vancouver
B. C
Yokohama
Empress of India
Montreal
Can
Huang-Tai
Canadian Pacific Railway
Fierce Railroad War Signals Canadian GOP Rift
Sir Thomas Shaughnessy leads Canadian Pacific against Laurier's cabinet move to build a Moncton to Winnipeg line and lease it to Grand Trunk for 50 years. The plan pits Shaughnessy against Hays, with politics intensifying Conservative momentum and a warned price of debt for Canada.
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Sir Thomas Shaughnessy
Canada
Canadian Pacific Railroad
William van Horne
Wilfrid Laurier
Moncton
N. B
Winnipeg
Grand Trunk Railway
Sir Thomas
Canadian Pacific Railway
Charles M. Hays
Thomas Shaughnessy
Hays
Thomas
Conservative
Will Be Chancellor In Russian Empire
Reported decision by the czar to appoint M de Witte as chancellor restores the high office after a long absence. With Lamsdorff, Plehwe, and other ministers wielding strong influence, Witte would oversee financial affairs while Kouropatkin leads the army system.
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M. Sergius de Witte
M. de Witte
Lamsdorff
Plehwe
Holy Synod
Witte
Kouropatkin
Monument Unveiled for Hale Johnson in Illinois
Zionists of the United States unveiled a Barre granite monument in Newton Jasper county to Hale Johnson assassinated on election day last year. Johnson was chair of the prohibition state committee and national committeeman. he ran as prohibition vice presidential candidate in 1896. Speakers included Robert H. Patton John G Woolley Oliver W. Stewart and George W. Fithian.
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Bloomington
Ill
United States
Newton
Jasper County
Hale Johnson
Prohibition State Committee
Robert H. Patton
Springfield
John G. Woolley
Chicago
Oliver W. Stewart
George W. Fithian
Bank closures tied to Citizens National Bank collapse
Beaumont Texas August 21 president Oliver of the Citizens national bank which closed its doors Wednesday wired Frost Grosbeck Barron and Hubbard City banks he is interested in not to open their doors and all suspended payment for the time being They are involved for Oliver but not known to be in trouble All banks reportedly have overdrafts with the Citizens bank Oliver declines to say why he ordered closures
Ports to Be Opened Promised by Prince Ching
Washington dispatch reports Minister Cons er in Pekin secured a written promise from Prince Ching to sign a treaty on October 8 with the United States. The pact would guarantee Mukden and Tatung Tao will be open ports.
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Washington
Conser
Pekin
Prince Ching
United States
Mukden
Tatung Tao
Parks Convicted Of Extortion In Labor Trial
Samuel J. Parks, labor leader, was found guilty on extortion charges after days of trial in New York. Sentence was postponed.
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New York
Samuel J. Parks
Witte Seen Key to Reining In Russia's Dizzy Administration
A scarce passage argues M de Witte should hold general authority to curb discord in Russia's evolving state. It cites Kishineff massacres and Manchuria policy as examples of rival departments, including foreign affairs, war, and railway and finance, hampering unified policy under the young czar.
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M. de Witte
Russia
Manchuria
Foreign Office
War Department
Dodd's Kidney Pills Told To Restore Strength
The Estill Spring Tean area recounts a testimonial from a reader who suffered severe back weakness and could not bend. After using Dodd's Kidney Pills, the writer claims to have recovered full strength and mobility and urges others to try the remedy, noting it helped turn around a debilitated condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tean
Dodd
Empire State Express and the 20th Century Limited in Rivalry
The piece compares the Empire State Express and the 20th Century Limited as swift rail rivals, noting the New York to Buffalo route versus New York to Chicago. It praises the Central's trains and mentions a Civil War era booklet on the General rail raid, available free in Chattanooga.
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Empire State Express
New York Central
America
Harvard University
Empire State Foxpresa
Yale
Empire State
New York
Buffalo
Chicago
Brooklyn Standard Union
Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis Railway
Sina J. Andrews
Chattanooga
Chattanoog
W. L. Danley
Nashville
Tenn
The Summer Bath Advice and Personal Motto
The piece promotes daily baths with soft tepid water and Ivory soap as ideal for refreshing skin. It advises baths early in the morning or before bed and includes a personal signature Eleanor R Parker. A second fragment remarks on power and pride, mentioning a person named Wessenburg in a clipped quote.
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Eleanor R. Parker
Something Doing on the Line of the M K T Ry
An appeal offers pamphlets on money making with a two cent stamp for postage. Address to Katy Suita C St. Louis Mo. The note ends with a Goethe quote about heroism and manhood.
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Katy
Opium and Liquor Habits Cured Book Free
A promotional note by B M Woolley MD of Atlanta offers a free book claiming to cure opium and liquor habits. The quirky line about good morals and good manners appears in a terse local notice with sworn friends and fast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. M. Woolley
M.D
Atlanta
Bartol
Veteran Soldier Seeks Pension Help After War Injury
A letter to Pension Commissioner Ware from an old veteran describes blood poisoning from a bus stop injury and a struggle at home. He asks that his pension deed be made so his wife cannot take it, stating his wife ill treats him and he fears losing support.
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Ware
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Sam
Offici
Thoroughall
National Organization To
Turkey
BurKwakely
Igorth
Grand Trunk
Canadian Pacific
Sir Thos, Shaughnessy
Will
Democrat
Epicurus
Jack
Louisville Times
Wessenburg
Goethe
Carter
Carters
BIVER
St. Vitus
Pilepsy
W. H. May
M. D
Pine Street
New Park City
Frank H. Mbo
Barth Meek
Penver
Cole
Bux Washingtom
D.C
Aes
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