Land Suit Against Carnegie Aims at Cumberland Island
Deputy U S Marshal Wilson served papers on Mrs Andrew Carnegie at Cumberland Island as Cornelius Stafford Williams and Nanny Stafford Gassman pursue a land suit for 7740 acres once claimed as the property of Robert Stafford. Carnegie is expected at Dungenness next week.
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Savannah
Jon
United States
Wilson
Longerness
Andrew Carnegie
Cumberland Island
Cornelius Stafford Williams
New York
Nanny Stafford Gassman
Zurich
Switzerland
Carnegie
Robert Stafford
Dungenness
Cold Wave Grips Northwest After Heavy Snowstorm
Bt Paul reports a sharp cold wave following a major snowstorm across eastern Montana and western North Dakota. Readings show Minneapolis at 17 below zero, while Battleford and Swift Current hit 82 below, Havre Montana at 22 below, and other towns from Helena to Williston ranging from 6 to 18 below.
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Bt. Paul
Frontana
North Dakota
ACS
Canadian Northwest
Minneapolis
Battleford
Swift Current
United States
Havre
Mont
Bailey's Will Contested in White Plains Estate Dispute
A probate battle over the 2,000,000 Bailey estate pits circus proprietor James A. Bailey’s widow Kath Louise Bailey the sole executrix against his nieces May Gordon and Annie Robinson of Detroit. They allege Bailey was of unsound mind and coerced by undue influence misrepresentation and fraud at the time of the will.
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White Plains
James A. Bailey
Kath Louise Bailey
Bailey
May Gordon
Annie Robinson
Detroit
Union Men Held for Murder in Eureka Riot
Eureka California citizens report that the coroner’s inquest into the death of Albert Jenks, a riot between union and non-union longshoremen, concluded with a verdict naming Jack Yayes and James as responsible for the fatal shooting.
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Eureka
Cal
Albert Jenks
Jack Yayes
James
Longshoremen Crew Tied to Jenks’ Death by Jury
The jury finds Smith F Sidelinger Elmer Gillis and twenty five other men linked to the Jenks death as longshoremen union members. The decision names these individuals as responsible in the incident.
Harry K Thaw Recovers From Illness in New York
Harry K Thaw awaiting trial for the Stanford White murder shows marked recovery from tonsillitis after a prison physician visit at Tom's. The doctor decided no further treatment was needed.
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Harry Thaw
New York
Harry K. Thaw
Stanford White
the Toms
Thaw
Fire Threatens St John’s Academy Killing Children?
Fire nearly destroys St. John’s academy as 32 children are rescued. The building is valued at 20,000 with a total loss around 15,000 and 7,500 insured. Nearby authorities report good safety response and no casualties beyond the near miss.
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Gram Marks
Noth
St. John's Academy
Investigation into Metropolitan Life affairs linked to Perkins case
New York report states an inquiry into Metropolitan Life Insurance Company affairs, similar to the New York Life probe, has reached the indictment of George W. Perkins and Charles S. Pykett. District Attorney John R. Hegeman is asked to appear personally at the criminal court building.
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New York
Dan
Metropolitan Life Insureyncee Company
New York Life
George W. Perkins
Charles S&s. Pyketttd
John R. Hegeman
Metropolitan
Boilermakers Strike Impacts Youngstown Area
About 400 boilermakers in Youngstown Niles and Newcastle walk out seeking union recognition, wage hikes of ten cents per day and a shortened workday from nine to eight hours. The strike involves members of the Boilermakers and Shipbuilders of America.
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Youngstown
O. Jan
Niles
Newcastle
Ammerica
Dunbar Man Committed After Fortune Teller Prediction
William Sanderson of Dunbar, Marinette County, became obsessed by a fortune teller who predicted his death in January. His anxiety led to a mental breakdown and he was committed to the county hospital.
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Marinette
Wisdan
William Sanderson
Dunbar
Anderson
New Shah a Head Chopper in Teheran Dispatch
A Teheran dispatch says the new shah has begun duties in the industry of his grandfather and will maintain order. He is credited with remarking that a few severed heads are the best policemen.
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New Shah
Voudou
Jon
Teheran
Indian Prince to Study Us in San Francisco
Prince Aga Khan of India arrives in San Francisco aboard the Hongkong to study American industries, accompanied by several secretaries as he visits to observe U.S. business and technology.
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San Francisco
Prince Aga Khan
India
Bombay
Hongkong
Pythian Knights Report Strong Lodge Activity Worldwide
A grand lodge session notes 240 subordinate lodges in Missouri jurisdiction and 2,000 uniform rank members. Panama lodge No. 1 advances, Aug 11 institute noted. Pennsylvania shows 54 uniform rank companies with 2,022 in good standing. Boston meeting grants page rank to nearly 300 candidates.
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Grand Lodge of
Missouri
Order
Panama
Panatan Lodge
Inez
Tudlana
Pennsylvania
Boston
Illinois Knights and Ladies of Honor elects Dillenburg
Dillenburg, re elected grand protector of Illinois, leads a rapid membership rise. Since taking head of the grand lodge two years ago in Aurora, he has grown Illinois to over 500 Knights and Ladies, with monthly gains. Nationally, Arkansas tops 6000 and Indiana's grand lodge reports 6400 members, up 1850 in two years.
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H. G. Dillenburg
Ilinois
Prairie State
Illinois
Pennsylvania
Knights and Ladies of Honor
Arkansas
Grand Lodge of
Indiana
Odd Fellows Lodge Forms Aboard The Virginia
Crew members on the battleship Virginia organize an Odd Fellows lodge aboard and seek Secretary Bonaparte’s permission to hold further initiations in a ship room. The move marks the first secret order on a U S Navy ship.
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Virginia
Bonaparte
United States Navy
Tennessee
Indiana
Grand Lodge
Rebekah
Grand Lodge of
New York
Senatorial Selections by State Legislatures
In a consolidated report from Chicago dated January 16, legislatures elected senators: Montrun Joseph M. Dixon of Nebraska. Norvin Brown of Colorado. Simon Guggenheim of New Hampshire. Henry W. Burnham of Massachusetts. W. Murray Crane of Massachusetts as Ren.. William E. Borah of Idaho. Robert L. Taylor of Tennessee. Rhodesland faces a three-way Republican deadlock with one self described independent drawing Democratic support.
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Chicago
Montrun
Joseph
M. Dixon
Nebraska
Norvin Brown
Colorado
Simon Guggenheim
New Hampshire
Henry W. Burnham
Massachusetts
W. Murray Crane
Idaho
William EK
Borah
Tennessee
Robert TL. Taylor
Rhodesland
Salt Lake City Faces Coal Shortage as Cold Snap Hits
Weather bureau forecasts a twenty degree drop within twenty four hours. Salt Lake City endures coal shortage as power and heat supplies strain city services and residents cope with frigid conditions.
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Weather Bureau
Salt Lake City
Kansas City Doctor Introduces New Local Anaesthetic
Dr Hall W Foster of Kansas City has performed four operations at City hospital using his own local anaesthetic. Patients remained conscious, talked to the operator, and watched the procedure, signaling a potential revolution in surgical science.
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St. Louis
Hall W. Foster
Kansas City
City Hospital
G A R Plans For Annual Encampment In Tay City
Representatives of local G A R bodies meet to map plans for the next summer encampment. Hotels to be enlarged and improved and the board of trade to promote a successful convention in Tay City Michigan.
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G. A
Tay City
Mich
Dan
Board of Trade
Severe North Dakota Weather Reported by President Hill
President J. 4. Hill tells the Associated Press that in thirty-five years he has not seen such severe winter for North Dakota and western points. He notes snow depths on the level ranging from three to four feet across the region.
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St. Paul
Jan
North Dakota
J. 4. Hill
Associated Press
Incandescent Lamp Promises 66 Percent Cost Cut
Professor Herschel Clifford Walker and Walter G. Clark of New York claim an incandescent lamp will cut lighting costs by 66 percent. The Ohio river and tributaries Wabash and White are rising again. Four more battle ships are contracted in France’s 1906 naval program. West Virginia house passes direct senate election resolution. H FE Arnold granted divorce in London from former Chicago wife Miss Holman. Porto Nico delegates convene annual session. United Mine Workers convene in Indianapolis. Four and two year olds James Pakne and Julia burned to death in Philadelphia home after playing with matches. Mauna Loa lava flows down the western flank at seven.
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Herschel
Clifford Walker
Walter G. Clark
New York
Ohio River
Wabash
White Rivers
United States
West Virginia House of Representatives
H. FE. Arnold
London
Miss Holman
Chicago
House of Delegates
Porto Nico
United Mine Workers
Indianapolis
James Pakne
Julia
Philadelphia
Mauna Loa
Hawaii
Benefits of brisk walking for health and vitality
The text argues that walking should be brisk and light to improve health. Slow plodding can exhaust the weak, while a lively elastic step stirs sluggish blood, tones nerves, and yields healthy fatigue and better sleep for those without organic weakness aggravated by exertion.
Civilization Strengthens Man Across Eras
A Success Magazine article argues civilized people do not degenerate from city life, noting lower mortality, longer lifespans, and greater height and strength compared to historical populations. It asserts American and English soldiers often surpass tribal athletes in endurance and ability.
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Success Magazine
OMeholder Gratitude in Korea
A Korean appointed tax collector by the late minister of Yikeun tuk haus expresses gratitude by repairing the minister's house at considerable expense, per the Korea Daily News.
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Omecholder
Korea
Yikeuntuk
Korea Daily News
Sturomer House
Musical Note: A Gentleman at a Musical Party
A gentleman at a musical party asks how to stir the fire without interrupting the music. A friend replies Between the bars as a witty remark about timing and harmony in a light humor column.
Dr King's New Discovery Heals Coughs and Colds
C O Floyd of Kershaw D C reports a long battle with consumption and weight loss followed by six months on Dr King's New Discovery which cured his cough and lung trouble and restored his weight to 170 pounds. The ad claims thousands are healed yearly and offers trial bottles free at Stewart's pharmacy.
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C. O. Floyd
Kershaw
D.C
Dr. King
Stewart’s
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K. and
L. OF Honor
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Riendly Grips
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Lombardo
Tipton’s
SFT Poe
Foley
Foley & Company
Chamberlain
Munn & Co
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ANN & Co
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Washington
Colenso
Frank Rogers
Iowa
Peoria
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Sunda Peoria Limited
Bates
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A. B. Cutts
G.P
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