Fisheries of Mississippi yield vast 1899 catch report
A government report on 1899 fisheries shows total Mississippi and tributaries catch at 94,713,403 pounds valued at 1,771,812 dollars. Illinois, St Francis, and Ohio lead the totals. Also notes a Cuban Platt amendment joke, Congress stance, and a New York company planning a 235 mile Nova Scotia railroad with a major Canadian subsidy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Ilinois
St. Francis
Ohio
New York
Nova Scotia
Public Library Growth and Notable Newark Opening
Population growth outpaces growth in libraries with the U S doubling in thirty five years and public libraries doubling in twenty years. Newark New Jersey opens a 400000 library featuring a lecture room art gallery museum book lifts bindery children's room bicycle room and tea room for attendants. Gen John B Gordon of Georgia praises reduced prejudice in a Memphis veteran speech signaling sectional unity and national progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Newark
N. J
John B. Gordon
Georgia
Memphis
Cost of crime cited in pensions for criminals
The article argues criminals cost the nation large sums annually and proposes a controversial plan to grant 250,000 criminals a monthly pension of 7269 in exchange for quitting crime, framing it as a life vacation from their demanding profession.
Sewers Inspect West Philadelphia for Typhoid Risk
Typhoid fever has risen in West Philadelphia prompting a squad to inspect the sewer system. Reported filth, faulty drains, and abandoned pipes were found as new lines were laid. Of twelve squares surveyed, only one sewer section was in sanitary order.
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Philadelphia
West Point social distinctions raise civilian concerns
A report on cadet attitudes at West Point reveals petty social distinctions among students. The inquiry uncovered methods used to enforce these imagined lines, with evidence presented to illustrate how cadets risk public esteem by adhering to these social pacts.
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West Point
U S Credit Stands Higher Than Any Government Abroad
The United States two percent bonds of 1950 trade above 106 while England three percent issues sell just over 101 and Germany three percent bonds stand around eight dollars, illustrating the U S prestige among nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
England
Germany
England's population grows despite emigration surplus
The article notes that in 1900 England lost 43,000 more people to emigration than immigration, double the emigrant excess of 1809, yet the population rose due to births exceeding deaths. It describes England as an old country experiencing reasonably rapid growth through natural increase.
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England
Cotton acreage in US rises in 1901 to 25.9 million
The New York Financial Chronicle notes 25,861,691 acres planted in cotton in the United States in 1901, up 5.05 percent from 1900. A prospective yield of 12,500,000 bales is projected despite a crop condition decline, about 2.5 million bales more than 1900. The South remains steadier on the business outlook.
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New York Financial Chronicle
Kays
United States
Embalmed beef controversy yields good army ration
Maj Ruthers, chief commissary for northern Luzon, praises a beef stew with vegetables as the finest ration component yet issued to troops in the orient. He notes hardtack, coffee, sugar, salt and baked beans would sustain an army for some time in transit.
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Orient
Maj. Ruthers
Luzon
Multiple World News Tidbits Include Politics and Crimes
The 11th saw President MelKinley reject third term talk by declaring he would not accept nomination. In Omaha a bank wrecking case against Chas Cotton opened, alleging $44,000 missing from Syracuse National Bank. Senator Ilanna’s daughter uth will christen the cruiser Cleveland. A navy board will study Porto Rico naval station feasibility. Seine council chose socialist M Weber as president by one vote. Mrs Louis Botha arrived in Brussels, greeted by Dr Leyds. Hugo Rough in Sheldon Ill inherits nearly $500,000 from Saxon estate. Frank Gunn perished in a fire destroying John Kennell’s grain elevator, $10,000 loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MelKinley
United States
Chas
Cotton
First National Bank of
Syracuse
Neb
Munger
Omaha
Ilanna
Uth
Cleveland
Bath
Secretary of the Navy
Porto Rico
Council General of the Seine
M. Weber
M. Galli
Botha
Louis Botha
Brussels
Leyds
Hugo Rough
Sheldon
Saxony
Germany
Frank Gunn
Oskaloosa
John Kennell
Multiple Events Mark Busy Chicago and National News
On the 11th a mail clerk in Chicago was arrested for robbing the mails after being found with stolen letters. he claimed $600 annual salary could not support his family. The Ancient Order of United Workmen held its Supreme Lodge meeting in Buffalo with 260 delegates. Supreme Master Walker reported 420000 members. On the 12th in Rochester about a thousand striking workers clashed with nonunion labor. police intervened and work stalled on other contracts. The Chicago Board of Trade sued the Odell Telegraph Co and others in Cincinnati to stop use of sales quotations. M Kreely and son near Arcadia Wis both died when struck by lightning. The Illinois, fastest battleship status was proven off Cape Ann. Oregon arrived in San Francisco from the Orient ahead of schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel
Goodman
Chicago
Supreme Lodge of the Ancient Order of United Workmen
United States
Canada
Ontario
Buffalo
N. Y
Walker
Milwaukee
Supreme Lodge
Rochester
Chicago Board of Trade
Cincinnati
Qgdell Commission Co
Telegraph Companies
Odell Company
Boards of Trade
M. Kreely
Arcadia
Wis
Illinois
Cape Ann
Mass
America
Oregon
San Francisco
Orient
Weather and quake tremors report from Oshkosh and Caracas
A severe hail storm battered Oshkosh Wisconsin and surrounding areas on the 12th breaking windows damaging trees and injuring structures. A strong earthquake was felt in Caracas Venezuela at 3 a.m. on the same date. The Treasury Department also bought 35,000 short term four percent bonds at 113.8328 on the 12th.
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Oshkosh
Wis
Caracas
Venezuela
Treasury Department
Telegraphs From The World In A Few Lines
The treasury secretary rules no drawbacks on Hawaiian merchandise shipped after 1898 as Hawaii is no longer a foreign country. Emperor William orders Baron Von Ketteler’s body moved to Berlin for interment. Rioting in French mines injures several. Italian workers are expelled. British PM answers about Boer peace talks with no foundation for rumors. Boer strength estimated at 17,000. German council extends most favored nation status to Britain and colonies, excluding Canada. Montreal harbor studies Chicago grain facilities to gain Northwest trade. Mrs McKinley’s improved condition allows more time in the White House. President sees many visitors. Frank Evans of Sargeant Troffs, Iowa, dies after ten weeks with a dislocated neck from a ball game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of the Treasury
United States Supreme Court
Hawaiian Islands
Congress
United States
Baron von Ketteler
William
Br. Munim von Lehbwartzenstein
Berlin
la Motte
L’ Aveillan
France
Balfour
House of Commons
Canada
Great Britain
Montreal
Harbor Commission of
Chicago
Frank Evans
Sargeant Troffs
Prospectors claim rich asphalt bed near Texarkana
A report from Texarkana, Ark, says prospectors struck a rich asphalt bed. Edward H. Harrison of Chicago is to be named commander of the Minois naval militia. Several other items include a Missouri man declared insane, and a fatal shooting in Oklahoma.
Cuban constitution accepts Platt amendment by 16 to 11
The Cuban constitutional convention at Havana voted 16 to 11 to accept the Platt amendment. Delegates present split along pro and anti lines, with majority supporting acceptance as an appendix to the constitution. A commission will be appointed to draft the electoral law.
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Havana
Senores Tamayo
Villuendas
Quesida
Committee On Relations
Congress
Senores Capote
Jose M. Gomez
Tac Inayo
Monteaguedo
Delgado
Letancourt
Giberga
Lioarente
Quesada
Sanquily
Nunez
Rodriguez
Berviel
Quirez
Ferrer
Senores Zayas
Aleman
Jeudaldo Tamayo
Juan Gualberto Gomez
Cisneros
Good News at Washington on Platt Amendment Adoption
Washington officials greet the Cuban constitutional convention s adoption of the Platt amendment with gratification. They expect speedy U.S. withdrawal after Cuba shows capability to maintain order, police strength and sanitation, and a stable government. A cabinet officer foresees independence possibly by next autumn as Gen Wood confirms the adoption to the War Department.
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Washington
United States
Wood
War Department
Illinois News: Local Deaths Trials and Damaging Docket
Funeral tragedy at Rushville as lightning struck the hearse injuring the procession. Ho wardsville jury discharged on murder verdict. Galesburg grand jury indicts Ed Jackson for murder of Charles Rowe. Vandals destroy 200 fruit trees near Pana valued at $1,000. Swenie retires after 50 years as Chicago fire chief. Burglaries claim $1,000 in goods from Gen Stover’s jewelry store in Quincy. Perry Swern found dead in barn near Marshall. Mrs Combs hangs herself at Martinsville. Lloyd Skeer, 19, drowns swimming at Quincy. Mattoon man discovers wife in Brazil, Ind., divorces and remarries. Wild man captured near Alto Pass. Frank Perry succeeds Mallony as Marshall county superintendent. Harry Gill injured after being struck by train at Marion. Wisley accident may be fatal. Dowie election as Elijah II confirmed by vote of 249 to 3. Five dissenters expelled. two Japanese elder-probationers named Inouye and Kitano. Dowie proclaims divine commission, aims to return with Christ.
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Texarkana
Ark
Edward H. Harrison
Chicago
W. W. Coffman
Springfield
Findlay
Dorney & Horn
Barcelona
Spain
Switzerland
Noy Hampton
Texas Penitentiary
James Holland
Alvarado
Samuel Hinman French
Pacific Coast
Olympia
Wash
J. J. Jones
Dixon, Mo
Yonkers
Benjamin Andrews
George Yahnicke
Edwardsville
Ill
Crockett County
Tex
Missouri Society of New York
War Department
Olin Chaffin
Dr. McGee
Berlin
Okla
Chatfin
McGee
Destag
Hungary
Jane Alers
Rushville
Tien-Tsin
Migs. Jones
Howardsville
Galesburg
Ed Jackson
Charles Rowe
Janus Calloway
Pana
D. J. Swenie
Chicago Fire Department
Gen. Stover
Quincy
Perry Swern
Marshall
Wm. Combs
Martinsville
Lloyd Skeer
Mattoon
Brazil
Ind
Alto Pass
RE. Frank Perry
Belle Plain
M. M. Mallony
Marshall County
Harry Gill
Marion
Wisley
Wise and patriotic Cuba backs Platt amendment stance
Secretary of War Root, shown Havana dispatches, says Cuba’s constitutional convention adopting the Platt amendment is the wisest and most patriotic move. He asserts it secures Cuba’s independence and ensures support from the United States for Cuba’s best freedoms.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Root
Havana
Cuba
United Stats
Pioneer of Coles County Passes At 91
Mrs Amanda Bates aged 91 longtime Coles County pioneer near Charleston dies. She lived on the old homestead east of Charleston since 1830 and was among the last survivors of Coles County's early settlers. Also mentioned are William Johnson near Arcala br W S Caldwell of Freeport and Henry C Sieverling aged 73 at Carrollton.
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Amanda Bates
Coles County
Charleston
William Johnson
Arcala
Br. W. S. Caldwell
Freeport
Henry C. Sieverling
Carrollton
Amanda Dates
Chicago School Board Votes to Distribute Free Textbooks
The Chicago board of education approved a plan by 13 to 3 to distribute free textbooks to first four grades in public schools. An appropriation of 91000 was allocated for purchasing the books.
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Chicago
Board of Education
Illinois Leads Nation in Incorporated Places Count
A census shows Illinois has 950 incorporated cites towns and villages the most of any state. Pennsylvania follows with 33 more, while Illinois exceeds two thirds of residents living in incorporated locales.
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Pennsylvania
Illinois
Prisoner Gustavus Stopps Attempts Self Harm in Quincy
Gustavus Stopps, an elderly prisoner sentenced to the workhouse, tried to take his own life at Quincy by severing an artery with a sharpened spoon after rubbing it against a stone wall.
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Gustavus Stopps
Quincy
Infant shot by brother near Pana in tragic incident
The infant child of William De wese, living north of Pana, was shot and killed by a nine year old brother who was left in charge because the infant cried.
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William Dewese
Pana
Three SIU graduates to teach in Manila by Taft commission
Three teachers who graduated from Southern Illinois State Normal will travel to Manila to take teaching posts under the Taft commission. The educators are slated to join the program in the Philippines, reinforcing postwar educational efforts.
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Southern Illinois State Normal
Manila
Taft Commission
Electrician Awarded $25,000 for Arm Loss in Shop Accident
Albert C. Steger, an electrician, lost his arm when a rotary fan tore it off inside the Chicago board of trade building. A jury awarded him $25,000 in damages for the injury.
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Albert C. Steger
Chicago Board of Trade
Death by morphine in Bloomington carpenter Edward Bissell
Edward Bissell a carpenter formerly of Pekin took morphine and died by his own hand at Bloomington. He left a wife and family in Pekin. Local authorities recorded his death as suicide based on the circumstances and his residence.
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Edward Bissell
Carpenter
Bloomington
Pekin
Handy ground marking tools from an old iron frame design
A reader outlines two hand built row markers using an iron frame soil cultivator. By removing shovels, bracing with boards and wire, a two row marker and an adjustable single row marker are described with details on runners, cross pieces, bolts and planks. The design aims for simple adaptation to uneven ground and various row spacings.
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The
Inquirer
Helpful horse hints for colts and mares in early development
Advice on feeding and housing horses stresses avoiding heating and constipative foods for foals and brood mares. Carrots and roots support rations, ironmongers prefer for cleanliness, two-year development matters, brood mares need regular but not fatiguing exercise, stock-up prone horses benefit from a box stall, and nervous horses fare better in box stalls.
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Platt
Illinois State News
John Alexander Dowie
Elijah HW
Elijah
Inouye
Kitano
Dowie
Japan
Elijah II
God
Jesus Christ
Earth
J. G. Allshouge
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