Algoma Central Railway to Hudson Bay finally under construction
The Algoma Central line pushes north from Sault Ste Marie through a mile of wilderness toward Hudson Bay. Built with heavy 85 pound rails and 55 ton locomotives, the project aims to unlock vast timber and mineral resources while opening a winter seaside hotel at Hudson Bay and aiding pulpwood supplies for Sault mills.
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Meng
Akes
Great Lakes
Hudsite Bay
Aziz Endian
Wiglerness
Algoma Central
Chicago
Sault Ste. Mariec
Sault Ste. Marie
United States
Eti&kadk
Minneapolis
Ontario
Centinen
Wallway
Hudson Bay
HE Aish
Zurich Tramways Development Prompts City Ownership Push
The article explains European trends toward municipal control of street railways, citing Zurich where fares may drop from 12.5 to 10 centimes as private lines come under city authority. It notes Munich’s electric conversion era and Zurich’s expansion under Swedish engineer J Sigfrid Edstrom who advocates American street railway tech while rail lengths constrained by shipping limits.
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Peckham
New York
Edstrom
Tramways
Gothenburg
Sweden
Zurich
Wiest
Farth
Europe
Ger
Munich
Villeage
J. Sigfrid Edstrom
United States
Armeni
Switzerland
Edstrom Isis
Wireless Telegraphy Trials Across English Channel Reach Dover and Ostend
A new La Panne Belgium wireless station links with the Dover Ostende route to test ship to shore signals across the channel. The Marconi setup on the Princess Clementine uses an extended mast aimed toward England for 30 miles of transmission. Messages successfully reached Ostende Brussels Dover and London with rapid acknowledgments though England withheld authorization to telegraph from Dover.
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la Panne
Belgium
England
Qostende
Marconi
Dover
Thestende Wharf
Ostende
Brussels
London
Marconi Company
Rallaway Contract In Nicaragua
The government of Nicaragua has conceded to Mr. Julio Wiest the contract for about 35 miles of railroad to link Managua to Leon and Corinto via a lake road through La Paz. The line should finish in two years at 25 000 Nicaraguan dollars per mile, about 5 000 US gold, saving freight transfers. No contract yet for the Rama railroad due to funding shortages.
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Nicaraguua
Nicaragua
Julio Wiest
Leon
Corinto
la Paz
Manigua
Momotambo
United States
Lake Nicaragua
Rama River
Massive house coal deposit found in Hungary and Bohemia
A vast discovery in Barmoez Hungary promises at least 1.6 billion tons of house coal to be developed with 400 to 500 truck loads a day to rail lines. A smaller Bohemia field is also reported and slated for early development next year if plans allow.
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Austria-Hungary
Barmoez
Hungary
Bohemia
Biographic display calms asylum audience during express scene
At the Hudson County Insane Asylum a biographic exhibition showed the Empire State Express on a screen. As the train appeared to menace the crowd several inmates shrieked and attempted to flee before Dr. Charles King assured them they were safe. The Brooklyn Dramatic Society members received thanks for the entertainment.
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Hudson County
N. J
Charles King
The
Express
Brooklyn Dramatic Society
Novel Fowl Claim Sparks Fireproof Egg Debate
Newcastle Pa Constable Lineas Perkins, a chicken fancier, raises alleged fireproof eggs from a new fowl species in Sixth Ward near an asbestos works. Local buyers report issues with the poultry and the eggs, with complaints about the claimed fireproofing and feed.
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Lineas Perkins
Newcastle
Pas
Perkins
Hay Pauncefote treaty text released in Washington
The article presents the Hay Pauncefote treaty draft after amendments, outlining US sovereignty over canal construction, neutralization rules modeled on the Suez convention, belligerent conduct limits, and ratification details. It includes background on the Clayton Bulwer treaty and promises of protection for canal workers and neutrality after completion.
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Washington
Senate
United States
Great Britain
Constantinople
Suez Maritime Canal
London
Foraker
John M. Clayton
Henry Lytton Bulwer
Britain
Partis
North
South America
London Sun launches under Rev Joseph Parker
London’s London Sun debuts with editor Rev Joseph Parker of City Temple at the helm. The issue prints a protest against gambling and urges magistrates to curb hooliganism, while advertising fills pages and news reports note another ghastly East End tragedy.
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London
London Sun
Joseph Parker
City Temple
Parker
East End
British Troops Retire After Nooitgedacht Fight
London reports severe fighting at Nooitgedacht with Gen Clements forced to retire by Commandant Delarey. About 2,500 British troops were engaged. five officers killed and many more wounded or missing. Royal forces claim Boer losses heavy and De Wet driven back.
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London
Lond
Kitchener
Nooitgedacht
Clements
Delarey
Lord Kitchener
War’ Office
Pretoria
Commando Nek
de Wet
War Office
Magaliesberg
Brabant
Gentile
Zastron
Col. Bomfield
Vryheid
Schoeners Nek
Vryheld
Orange River
Senate Approves Davis Amendment to Hay-Pauncefote Treaty
The Senate voted 65 to 17 to amend the Hay-Pauncefote treaty with the Davis amendment, asserting U S defense needs may override earlier stipulations. The move risks antagonizing Britain and could affect the Nicaragua canal prospect. A late report notes further amendments may supersede the Clayton Bulwer treaty and remove article 3 allowing other powers to accept the pact.
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Washington
Senate
Committee On Foreign Relations
Nicaragua Canal
United
United States
Great Britain
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Foraker
Five Unknown Looming Robbers Loot Brighton Bank Stores
Five unidentified men dressed as tramps overpowered Brighton Illinois marshal Friday night locked him in a cell and raided the Blodgett Brothers bank vault and Butler general store. The bank safe was damaged by dynamite and Butler’s store yielded 160 dollars before a fire broke out. several thousand dollars were lost overall. The robbers fled on a handcar as a posse with bloodhounds pursued Crighton village near Alton remains their reference point.
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St. Louis
Calaboose
Brighton
Ill
Blodgett Bros
Butler
Crighton
Alton
Robbery at Shanesville Bank Sparks Police Chase
Four masked men seized Shanesville four miles west of Canal Dover early Thursday robbing the private bank of John Deerschuck. They blew the safe with nitroglycerin and escaped with 3000 to 4000 dollars aboard a Wheeling and Lake Erie hand car. Three robbers were later arrested on a Bridgeport train.
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Canal
Dover
Shanesville
Here
John Deerschuck
Wheeling &Lake Erie
Bridgeport
House Passes War Tax Reduction Bill in Rapid Vote
The House approved a measure repealing many war taxes and extending relief by lowering revenue. It deletes stamp taxes on most items while preserving those on boards of trade and securities. The beer tax rises to 1.60 per barrel and inheritance taxes remain with charitable bequest exemptions. The pension bill for the current year totals 145,145,230 and passed in 13 minutes.
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Washington
Dec
House
Ways and Means Committee
Boards of Trade and Stock Exchanges
Barney
Wisconsin
Three Negroes Lynched in Indiana Jailyard
A Rockport mob lynched Jim Henderson and Bud Rowlands in the jailyard after they ambushed and killed Hollie Simons, a white barber. A second mob from Rockport hung John Rolla at Booneville’s courthouse yard without gunfire, after he was captured and held in a jail cell.
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Indianapolis
Ind
The
Sentinel
Rockport
Jim Henderson
Bud Rowlands
Hollie Simons
Booneville
John Rolla
Rolla
Anderson
Harrison's View at University of Michigan Speech
Ex President Benjamin M Harrison denounced the administration for excluding Porto Rico and the Philippine islands from the constitution claiming they are part of the United States. He argued taxes unequal with the mainland deny Porto Rico’s status. Harrison framed Manila gunfire as a marker of the old national mission and spoke to 3,600 attendees at the University of Michigan Lecture Association in Ann Arbor.
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Ann Arbor
Mich
Benjamin M Harrison
United States
Porto Rico
Philippine Islands
Dewey
Manila Bay
Washington
Harrison
University of Michigan
Receiver sought for Order of Chosen Friends in Indiana
Petition to wind up the Order of Chosen Friends filed in Marion County Superior Court by Attorney General Taror cites insolvent finances. Death claims amount to 300000 dollars while treasury cash stands at 2385.41 dollars, with assessment system unable to restore viability.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Order of Chosen Friends
United States
Superior’ Court of
Marion
Taror
Death in Lake Michigan Adrift Twenty Two Hours
W H Shields keeper of Squaw Island lighthouse and his assistant Owen McCauly were adrift on Lake Michigan for 22 hours. They survived after a small boat found them and the bodies of Shields wife and her niece were recovered. The duo arrived on the steamer Manhattan Sunday morning, having been picked up in the north channel.
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Lake Michigan
Manitowoc
Wis
W.H. Shields
Squaw Island
Romantic wedding ties Indy editor to famed Michigan marksman
Miss Alice Ansonia Wright, proofreader for the Evening Call in Lafayette Indiana, has wed August J. Woffen of Iron Mountain Michigan. The couple met during her rifle shooting exhibitions in Northern Michigan where he was known as Michigan’s crack marksman. A buckskin hunting suit, crafted by Chippewa squaws, was part of the bride’s trousseau and gifts from the groom.
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Lafayette
Ind
Alice Ansonia Wright
Evening Call
August J. Woffen
Iron Mountain
Mich
John D. Lang
Winchester Firearms Co
Michigan
Trougseau
Escape convict Marvin Kuhns sought after in Indiana
Albion Indiana December 14 Marvin Kuhns an escaped convict from the Columbus penitentiary left town Saturday morning heading toward Warsaw It is believed he stole a team of horses at Warsaw and exchanged fire with Logansport officers He reportedly returned to Cherubus Whitley county for gunshot wounds and is thought to be hiding in Green township Noble county Sheriff Bell has organized a posse to capture Kuhns dead or alive
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Albion
Ind
Marvin Kuhns
Columbus (O
Warsaw
Logansport
Kuhns
Cherubus
Whitley County
Green Township
Bell
Noble County
Green pacer Prince D. sold for 3000 dollars in Muncie
C R Bantley of Buffalo bought a green pacer named Prince D. a six year old sorrel gelding sired by Lord Harrold with Clara K and Felice Winship backgrounds. Sold by Frank V Reed for 3000 cash. previously purchased from William Dangler for 100. Prince D. has run a half mile in under 2 10.
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Mr. Reed
William Dangler
Rushville
Infant Escapes Fire as Toddler Knocks Lamp
Mishawaka Indiana December 15 A 4 year old boy pushed a baby cart with his 6 month old brother around a room at John Jd Nutt residence and knocked a lamp into the vehicle setting fire to the canopy. The infant escaped unharmed but grandmother Mrs Nutt died in critical condition from burns while rescuing the child and extinguishing the blaze.
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Mishawaka
Ind
John Jd. Nutt
Elmer Minzey
Gas Theft Denied by Indianapolis Gas Patrons
Indianapolis patrons of the Gas Co deny stealing natural gas in response to President Benedict's charge. They claim no gas has been stolen and that any increased consumption is due to bored mixers, though supply remains unchanged.
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Indianapolis
Tod
Benedict
Indianapolis Gas Co
New York
Missing money found under door-sill at former trustee’s home
In Indianapolis Indiana December officers recovered two one hundred dollar bills hidden under a door-sill at the house of Horace H B Makepeace a former township trustee now confined in the insane asylum He says he hid five hundred dollars in the house and a search is under way for the remaining funds.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Horace HB. Makepeace
Makepeace
Child Falls into Soup Can Dies at Elwood Saloon
In Elwood Indiana on December 23 a two year old daughter of Peter Elder, a saloon keeper, fell into a ten gallon soup can prepared for lunch and was cooked alive. She died Friday afternoon.
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Elwood
Ind
Peter Elder
Marriage Fees Slashed In Elkhart County Store Tone
Elkhart Indiana December 13 marriage license office marks down the fee from two dollars to one dollar fifty five cents. County official Jer k Dennett hopes to boost receipts this month by appealing to bargain minded brides.
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Elkhart
Ind
Jerk Dennett
Child Drowns in New Albany Stream
Mau rice six year old son of James Horton fell into a stream less than five feet deep Thursday afternoon and was drowned in the presence of his companions before rescue.
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New Albany
Ind
Maurice
James Horton
Veteran Di Sullivan Ina Wilkey War Hero Passes
An aged veteran, Di Sullivan Ina Wilkey, is reported to have died from heart disease following service. The notice notes strong ties to William and references wartime service and lingering ill health.
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di Sullivan
Ina
Wilkey
William Evils
Religious revival spurs city courtroom services in Elkhart
In Elkhart Indiana a police board meeting led to Sunday religious services in the city courtroom beside the central station from 6 30 to 7 30 pm. The city firemen and police will attend together. Rev H B Townsend a retired Presbyterian minister will lead next Sundays service with local preachers invited to participate in regular order. The board acted unanimously and reportedly prompted by internal zeal.
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Elkhart
Ind
Chapman
New York
City Court Room
Central Station
H. B. Townsend
Female Kisser Lurses Jeffersonville Streets in Veiled Attacks
A mysterious female “kisser” has struck in Jeffersonville Indiana. Tonight she targets men walking home from business by seizing them with a fierce embrace and kissing them full on the mouth. Described as tall and well dressed with a heavy mourning veil she removes before approaching victims. No arrests have been made as men are too surprised to resist.
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Jeffersonville
Ind
Divorce Complaint Accuses Husband of Sale Offer and Murder Attempt
Mrs. Mary C. Albertson of Michigan City filed in La Porte circuit court alleging her husband offered to sell her for $2 and that Dennis Albertson of the same city gave her $2. She says she has been living as Dennis' housekeeper since. She further alleges her husband attempted to kill her with a razor but was stopped by her brother.
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Laporte
Ind
Mary C. Albertson
Michigan City
Dennis
Albertson
Prize Fights Barred by Terre Haute Sheriff
Terre Haute Indiana December 13 Sheriff Fusig bans prize fights. He issued the order after taking office this month and notes a planned bout between lightweight Jack Dwyer of Chicago and Spider Kelley at a county resort before Christmas.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Fusig
Jack Dwyer
Chicago
Spider” Kelley
Fasig
Miners Seek Unionization of Hoisting Engineers at Linton
The United Mine Workers demand all hoisting engineers join their union. engineers refuse and face discharge. State President Van Horne supports the miners. All Linton district mines were idle Friday. resumption expected with new engineers.
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Vinton
Ind
United Mine Workers
van Horne
Linton
Sawmill Barns Burned In Orleans Fire
Orleans Ind Dec 15 C A Conders sawmill barns burned at 1:30 am with 13 horses two traps wagons harness and 1000 bushels of corn destroyed Loss set at 3000 dollars with no insurance The fire origin is unknown Wind shifted saved 1000 dollars worth of dry lumber
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Orleans
Ind
C. A
Gas Well Breaks Pressure Records in Arcadia
Noblesville Indiana December 15 The strongest gas well drilled in the county in years reached Trentom rock at 15 feet. After blasting with nitroglycerine the pressure jumped from 100 to 250 pounds, signaling a notable flow potential.
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Noblesville
Ind
Arcadia
Trentom Rock
Golden Eagle Captured in Rockville Exhibition Feat
Rockville Indiana residents Joseph M Blake and Ottway Scott captured a golden eagle exhibited locally. The bird spans seven feet from tip to tip with talons two inches long.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockville
Ind
Joseph M. Blake
Ottway Scott
Subscriptions Grow for Bloomington Women's University Building
A movement in Bloomington Indiana gains momentum to build a women’s university facility. In a matter of weeks volunteers have secured around $5,000 in pledges for construction and support.
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Bloomington
Ind
Indians ’University
Privett Hans Returns to Anderson After Extended Absence
Anderson resident Privett Hans returns from three years abroad in Elindike. He did not bring back a fortune and has lost considerable money and endured a wrecked constitution.
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Anderson
Ind
Privett
Hans
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