Panorama of the World and Centennial Crimes
A wide array of brief items includes a Chicago centennial disappearance murder theory involving P J Konsen a 33 year old justice of the peace from New Hampton Iowa. Berwick Indiana town raid with $2800 stolen. a dramatic Chicago court accusation of wife murder by Frank Paviik. a Lexington South Carolina jury not guilty verdict for Lt Gov Diman. whiskey sale arrests on the Blackfeet reservation. Macedonian refugees at Rila monastery. a Chinese steamship disaster wounding over 100. a federal marshal ousted in Vermont. Fort Wayne Temple Theatre listings. a Joplin Missouri wreck injuring fourteen. a Montana lynching of Walter Jackson. whiskey price rise pact to 1 52 a gallon. and a 1908 collision insurance note.
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Chicago
OFFICERS UNDER A CLOUD Plot to Admit Chinese on False Certificates
John Miller former Immigration inspector at Manila and associates faced a plot to defraud the Philippine government by importing Chinese laborers under false certificates to merchants. They allegedly collected $400 each and issued hundreds of counterfeit documents. The scheme reportedly involved Acting US Consul at Amoy Carl Johnson and his secretary, with a warrant issued for ex-inspector W D Ballantyne in China. A found contract noted kickbacks to the Amoy consul and staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Miller
Manila
Miller
United States
Carl Johnson
Amos
Shuster
W. D. Ballantyne
Ching
Amoy
Lang
Dogs as Evidence Declared Competent Witnesses
The Nebraska Supreme Court ruled bloodhounds are incompetent to testify by oath or be cross examined, but may be considered silent witnesses. In George W. Bratt’s burglary case the dogs allegedly traced the thief from the crime scene to the home where a stolen purse was found, contributing to the conviction.
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Supreme Court of Nebraska
George W. Bratt
Bratt
Lauyen
Prout
Russia Holds New Chwang As Navy Expands
Russian forces refuse to leave New Chwang and press the occupation, erecting government buildings and adding another gunboat. Northern Marchuria reports show no evacuation progress while Russian offerings reveal a settled policy. Admiral Alexios conducts joint maneuvers near Port Arthur with about ninety warships involved.
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Russia
New Chwang
Lussian
Alexios
Port Arthur
Nebraska Bible Reading Court Clash Over Schools
Fragmented report covers a Nebraska district battle over Bible readings in schools after a state supreme court ruling. Mentions Daniel Mrewman and Cytholios aiding the suit, with Protestant defiance and anticipation of no new ruling on nonsectarian Bible readings. Also notes various national items on birds in Texas, marriage license issues, harbor plans, steel mills, silver prices, a trolley crash, executions, and other brief notices.
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Nebraska
Gage County
State Supreme Court
Daniel Mrewman
Cytholios
Mreeman
Robbers Loot Bank in Berwick Bank Job
Four men robbed Farmers' State Bank in Berwick Alabama early morning. They forced the vault, spread a cloud of dust, and stole about 2800 dollars. Residents awoke to find robbers with revolvers guarding the loot before the thieves fled east. Bank president says loss insured.
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Berwick
Rington
Farmers’ State Tank
W. ©. Tubbs
Leanings
Farmers’ State Bank
W. C
Montana Mob Lynch Boy Murderer In Jail Break
News item reports a mob seizing Hu Humlton Montana jail night of the murder conviction of Walter Jackson, hanged for the killing of 6 year old Fannie Buck amid claims of brutal crime seen as infamous. Also covers maritime thefts, post office robbery, gas suicides, political shifts, and various labor unrest items from the era.
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Marderee
Walter Jackson
Fannie Buck
Hamilton
Mont
Scandal Over Death of Ohio Firm Treasurer
Discrepancies totaling 44000 were alleged in the accounts of the late Joseph Spahr, former secretary treasurer of D. I. Mast & Co, grain dealers of Springfield, Ohio. Spahr, who died after illness, reportedly confessed on his deathbed that accounts were incorrect. investigation followed revealing a long history of suspect finances.
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Ohio
Joseph Spahr
Wil Ueasurer
D. I. Mast & Co
Springfield
Reks
Reagan of Texas Predicts Doom for United States
John R. Reagan secretary of the treasury of the Confederacy says in Callux Texas that the United States is doomed, predicting a drift toward monarchy under financial control. He envisions Texas becoming the independent republic again as dissolution of the Union approaches and foresees population growth to 20 million.
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John
Reagan
Texas
John R. Reagan
Treasury
Confederacy
Callux
Oncy
Confederacy of States
Republic of Texas
Uni
Shocking Ramsey County Child Abuse Report Emerges
A Ramsey County Minnesota inquiry details a grim year with 37 boys and 75 girls neglected by parents, 9 boys and 12 girls rescued from abuse, and many youths charged with vagrancy or waywardness amid rising desertion and lax truancy concerns. Secretary Wellington cites increased parental neglect and home abuse as central factors in the distressing totals.
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Ramsey County
Minn
T. Wellington
Mint Life
Jamsey County
Wellington
Army Eyes War Over Monroe Doctrine in South America
A Washington correspondent reports the army expects possible war with European powers over the Monroe Doctrine. Germany is seen as the main threat, with plans to study Venezuela and the isthmus for military readiness. Officers Humphrey and Dophy conducted covert probes in Venezuela and Panama to gauge defenses and future operations while more attaches are to be dispatched.
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Germany
Veneatela
Washington
South American
Venezuela
Snnama
Chauncey B. Humphrey
Third Infantry
Firat
Ernest V. Dophy
Twenty-seventh Infantry
Provisional General Staff
Caracas
Hor
State Department
Panama
Majorek
Engineer Corps
Canal
Division of
Sroti
Ven- Gaela
Muilar
Hey
Wlmest Secrecs
Veneztteh
Trowtle
Star
United States
Monroe
Castro
Big Four Report Highlights Rail and Freight Developments
The report notes Central of Georgia grading for a new freight depot at Agana Minnesota and North Dakota millers seek merger rules removing transit charges on wheat. Oct 1 freight rates on Northwest flour and products rose 2 cents per 100 pounds. Bridges between Memphis and Louisville are to be rebuilt in steel and concrete. Winter tourist rates to the South and beyond are set by Central Passenger Associations. The Canadian Senate panel moves to incorporate Grand Trunk Pacific Railway with minor changes. Rock Island yearly net earnings reach 14,908,155 after expenses. Commerce with Mexico shows growth, though 1902 remains peak. Chicago and Northwestern signs shop union pact with wage gains and union steward in each shop.
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Big Four
Central of Georgia
Agania
Minnesota
North Dakota
Millers
Northwest
Alinda Central
Memphis
Louisville
Railway Committee
Canadian Senate
Grand Trunk Pacific Rally Way Company
Rock Island
Mexico
Chicago and Northwestern Railroad
Tis
Civic Duty His Plea for American Good Citizenship
Ex President Grover Cleveland urged Commercial Club members to embrace American Good Citizenship at the Auditorium Hotel. He framed it as political with civic duty, opposing self interest and extravagance, calling for unity in government, economy, and public trust amid industrial society.
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Cleveland Arcea
Ais
Grover Cleveland
Commercial Club
Auditorium Hotel
Avery
Politics
The Patriot Address Call for Firm Moral Politics
An orator urges adherence to law and civic virtue to sustain a republic. He condemns speculative schemes and interference with lawful enterprise, warning against corruption, suffrage abuses, and political favors. He calls citizens to service and vigilance to preserve America’s democratic system.
Big Electric Line Contemplates Midwest to Chicago and Pittsburg
A South Bend Indiana plan envisions an immense electric railway linking Chicago and Pittsburg via Ohio water power sites. The route would pass Cleveland Toledo Elkhart Goshen South Bend and Laporte with power from St Marys reservoir and a large St Joseph river dam. The project vows world‑size scale and absorption of the Chicago and Indiana Air Line as it nears completion. The Porto Rico University in San Juan opened with 150 normal students marking a new academic era.
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Propxec
Pittsburg
South Bend
Ind
Chicago
Ohio
St. Mary's Reservoir
Indiana
O Fhia
Miami and Frio
St. Joseph River
Cleveland
Toledo
Butter
Goshen
Elkhart
Laporte
Chicago and
Indiana Air Line
University of Porto Rico
San Juan
Review of Trade Reflects Cautious Business Conditions
A broad review notes no major commercial developments, with cautious contracting among manufacturers and easing financial pressure as the season advances. Factory output remains favorable except where raw material markets or labor disputes disrupt, while foreign trade shows declines in exports and imports. Bank exchanges fall vs last year, with higher conservatism in iron and steel. Failures in the US lower than last year. agricultural outlook stable. Railroads steady, retail and wholesale trade active, shipments strong, breadstuffs firm, live stock receipts up modestly, and overall shipping demand good but with price declines.
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Don & Go
New York
Weeny
Review of
Rnle
United States
Canada
Chicago
Chiseae
Mayr
Moga
International Mercantile Agency Advice Translates to Crumbling Trade
Reports from correspondents across the United States indicate merchants face no rapid revival in demand and note continued constraints on credit and bank support. Analysts warn financial adoptions remain cautious, with imports and currency flows stabilizing slowly amid overall hesitancy in commercial activity.
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Enrryine
Grain and livestock price listings across markets
A dense spread of grain and livestock figures shows bid ranges for wheat corn oats and rye across Detroit Milwaukee Laredo and New Orleans markets. Cattle hogs sheep and lamb values are listed with grades and price bands, reflecting regional pricing and quality distinctions.
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Ste
St. Louis
Detroit
Milwaukee
Bae
Sheen
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Panorama OF the World
Frank Paviik
Clifford
Cat
Bohemia
Ile
Ganzates
Browning
Blackfoot
Jake Williamson
Williamson
United States Grand Jury
Det
London Daily Telegraph
Rila Monastery
China
Lai Ghow Rilver
Kwang Chin Wan
Hix Jah
Red A. Field
District of
Vermont
Providence
Temple Theatre
Fort Wayne
Lad
Red Rover
Missouri Pacific
Joplin
Whiskey
Atilars
Fraction. Company
Exis
Kansas
Bargsan
WI Creata Nuw
Great North
Smaith's
Sui¢h’s Cove
Tarkar
Homestead
Tomestead Steel Works
Tlamestead
Tounextead Steel Works
London
Philippines
Tadia
Greensburg
IL. Sweeny
Bulacan
Luzon
New York Court of Appeals
San Francisco
Geary Street
Orville DB
Stith
Ill
Montana
Walter da On
Huumnilton
Anob
Tle
Fow Buck
Fio
Supreme Court
Chris Sehere
Rce
J. ‘Tabb
Mellish Rifles
Bat
Dover
Umaydia
Java
Butes
Jane Kensal
G. J. Ailen
Herafard Sclultz
Hits
Anna Sclultz
Miliwhukee
Barder
Roger Full Et Pas
Kansas City
Mercantile Club
Dresitent de Rppoimt
Mn Committee
Sechee
Ae Kan
Cleveland Sponka
San Antonis
Pesas
Pact Sim Houston
Henry Meekert
GC. D.C. Vanilttxon
Department of Justice
Dyers and Mercerizers
Phiadelphia
Jone
At-Ping
Formosa
Asaya
Benjamin Sewall
Percadores
Minnesota Bank
Bank of Ioxhome
Stondring Bros
Sultan
Ahmed Bedr Eddine
Turkey
Pneumon
Washburn College
Topeka
Kan
George W. Russell
Vartan Lanter
Fret 1 Lin
Clathe
Leavenworth Eook
Russell
Lanier
Wana
Uastious
Charles 1Kowt
Deadwood
Hing
Aoman
Sanel Estlieik
Lo Save
Estlick
Lim
Ana Cutts Fores
International Harvester Company
Aniiy
Wnell
Plu Howdynarte Za
Tuisst
Isabella
Orphan Kell
Pire Gold Mining Company
Cripple Creek
Isabella Mines Company
Rlugbeard
Alfred Knapp
Witte
Shuiah Goedkdard Knapp
Lies
Llamilton
Oho
Metropolia
Alinoix Steel and Wire Company
Joliet
Moody
Dwight L. Moody
Widlow
Mous Evangelist
East Northfiield
Maxi
Chicago Merchant Bakers’ Club
Richard Henry Squage
Venus
American General Staff
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