Burkett Nominated for U S Senate by State GOP Pact
Omahe Nebraska story notes Elmer J. Burkett, 37, endorsed by the Republican state convention for United States senate after a rapid rise from ward politics to Congress. The piece recounts his 1896 start, a famed hog fence incident, tenure on the appropriation committee, and his early life in Iowa and at Tabor College before joining Burkett & Greales in Lincoln.
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United States Senate
Omahe
Neb
Elmer J. Burkett
Burkett
Lancaster
Congress
Cannon
Joseph G. Cannon
United States
Iown
Tabor College
General Bell
University of Nebraska
Lincoln
Burkett & Greales
Elmer 3. Burkett
Nebraska
Rumor of Regent Plot Circles Russian Court
Odessa special reports persistent talk of a court conspiracy to dethrone the czar and install Vladimir Alexandrovitch as regent. The alleged plot mirrors events after Alexander III and centers on military circles and the grand duke’s influence, with Maria Pavlovna cited as a key intriguer.
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Vladimir
Odessa
Russia
Vladimir Alexandrovitch
Alexander III
Count Mussin-Pushkin
War Office
Military Council
Port Arthur
Yalu
St. Petersburg
Maria Pavlovna
Paris
Biarritz
The
Riviera
Russian Empire
Fortune of Rockefeller and the vast web of control
Special New York report outlines John D. Rockefeller as the central figure behind a 2.5 billion mining venture and vast holdings. It lists Standard Oil as his core, with major stakes in companies like United States Steel, Colorado Fuel and Iron, and Pennsylvania. Rockefeller Jr and William Rockefeller appear as proxies in several boards.
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New York
John D. Rockefeller
Standard Oil Company
Mr. Rockefeller
Nasser
United States Steel
Colorado Fuel and Iron
United States Leather
Consolidated Gas
International Harvester
New York Central
Pennsylvania
Missouri Pacific
Wisconsin Central
American Linseed
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
William Rockefeller
Loula
United States
Republic of Nicaragua
Nicaragua
The
Republic
Don F. Garcia Orzono
Senor Zelaya
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Senor Bermudez
Bum
Secretary of the Treasury
Les
New Orleans
Ares
Port Arthur Siege Explains Why Hope Persists Under Fire
The article weighs the Port Arthur siege and why besieged troops still inspire. It compares the garrison’s isolation to historic campaigns at Chattanooga Atlanta Vicksburg and Metz, notes Japanese care for troops and supply lines, and outlines Oku’s leadership and prior exploits.
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Port Arthur
Campaiga
Liaoyang
Army of the Cumberland
Chattanooga
Atlanta
Nashville
Vicksburg
Metz
Ladysmith
Chicago
Oku
Mikado
Kinchow
Nanshan Hill
Fumamoto
China
Russia
Prestira
Gladden Urges Reason to End Colorado Strike
Rev Washington Gladden reports a Colorado miners strike caused by poor leadership and violent unionists. He criticizes ignorant strike leaders and urges the unions and employers to adopt collective bargaining and reason rather than force to settle industrial disputes. He warns tyranny harms progress and calls for thoughtful, peaceful conflict resolution.
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Columbus
Washington Gladden
Colorado
Baid
Gladden Bayt
Marie Bonaparte heiress linked to Monte Carlo fortune
Paris special notes Princess Marie Bonaparte born 1882, great grandniece of Napoleon, heir to a vast fortune from Monte Carlo gaming profits. Her mother, daughter of the casino founder, holds a quarter share. Blanc’s sons and daughter share the rest. Also mentions her savant father Prince Roland Bonaparte and Japan’s low rheumatism due to moderate alcohol and tobacco use.
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Paris
France
Marie Bonaparte
Napoleon Bonaparte
Europe
Princess Marie
Mr. Blanc
The
Monte Carlo
Princess Batazzi
Marie
Prince Roland Bonaparte
Lucien
Paria
Japan
Nicaragua Builds Interoceanic Railroad Plan Amid Canal Debate
Zelaya and Nicaragua promote a government funded 200 mile interoceanic railway from San Miguelito to Monkey Point. The project, under German contractor Julio Wiest, would pay $4,000 per mile in labor and require $8 million to complete and debt rehabilitation.
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Guatemala
Salvador
Honduras
Costa Rica
Nicaragua
Anti-Canal Party
Republic of
Colombia
Panama
United States
Jose Santos Zelaya
Republic
England
Senor Zelaya
San Miguelito
Lake Managua
Monkey Point
Atlantic
Bluefields
Mesqute
Don Julio Wiest
Wiest
Senor Wiest
Nicaraguen Congress
Don Jose Dolores Gomes
Congress
Earl Grey Appointed Governor General of Canada
London report notes Earl Grey lord Northumberland named to succeed the Earl of Minto as governor general of Canada. Grey, a Rhodes founder and ally of Cecil Rhodes, is described as under 50 and a court favorite. The piece contrasts him with the old Earl Grey and clarifies he is not related to the De Grey line.
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Lord Minto
London
Eng
Earl Grey
Neutenant
Northumberland
Earl of Minto
Canada
Cecil Rhodes
Queen Victoria
Prince Consort
Edward Prince of Walesa
America
Ile Suite
Albert Grey
Earl
Howick Hall
Charles
Mary
Hes
Lord Grey
Dorchester House
Hyde Park
Park Lane
Capt
Holford
Countess Grey
Countess de Grey
Marquis of
Ripon
United States
Alabama
Texan Chatelaine Charm Shapes New York Trinket
A Texas man bought a gold two inch revolver from a New York jeweler for 50 dollars. The Paris novelty comes in a velvet lined case and can be worn as an ornament. Cartridges accompany it and its pop and flash attract attention in daily life. The man notes its playful yet provocative potential for streetcar and crowd interactions.
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New York
Gouvenis
Texas
Coasa
Newcastle
Paris
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Baron Oku
Princess Marie Bonaparte
Zelaya
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Panama Canal
Felix Pedro Zelaya
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