Bridge is begun over Missouri at Kansas City
The Inter state Commerce Commission to investigate block signal systems on Southern and Baltimore and Ohio railways after deadly collisions. Hearings begin Friday in Washington. Great Northern files notice of $60 million stock issue signed by Hill and Nichols. Kansas City to St. Joseph Electric Railway bridge across the Missouri River begins, costing about $2 million with $4 million more for remaining line. 1500 men employed for completion in eighteen months.
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Repubican Party
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Freight inspector commits suicide in Decatur Illinois
Zelmer McClelland, a joint railroad freight inspector and son of H St McClelland of Newark Ohio, died by his own hand today in Decatur Illinois. Authorities say he was likely insane and he held prominence in several seer societies.
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Zelmer McClelland
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H. St. McClelland
Newark
Ohio
New York Insurers Protest Discrimination Under Arm Contract
New York state insurers applaud a new attorney general opinion allowing outside and not altering policy forms but accuse local firms of discriminatory treatment. They seek legislative change to equalize requirements and remove favored status for out-of-state competitors. Berlin report notes debate over tuberculosis causes and a claimed infant preventive remedy.
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New York State
Deanimant of Agriculture
Changes in New York Central Affiliates Take Effect
New York January 1 Captain George J Crammer vice president and general traffic manager moves from Chicago to New York to oversee traffic for the system A Robinson named general passenger agent of the Lake Shore railroad aboard the consolidated lines and operations adjustments announced today.
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TWO SULTAN'S SOLDIERS PARALYSE CONSTANTINOPLE
The report notes a panic in Constantinople caused by two imperial guardsmen drawing pistols on a main thoroughfare. Police lacked arrest powers until palace soldiers intervened, suspending business for over an hour amid the guard’s arrest. In Madrid a $56,600 embezzlement at the Military Club is disclosed with the treasurer missing.
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First Prom Hal a to the English Peerage
Dublin Jan 1 Lady Clancarty dies at her husband’s Galway estate. She was among the first music hall beauties to marry into the peerage. The union proved happy despite later cancer diagnosed last February, which caused her death.
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Galway
Trans-Atlantic freight rates cut for Philadelphia shipments
Heavy reductions in westbound trans-Atlantic freight rates from continental ports to Philadelphia are announced after a conference of major pool lines in Germany. The 22 to 40 percent cut applies only to shipments to Philadelphia importers and runs through the year, with no changes for New York Boston or Baltimore. The Cosmopolitan line previously led price hikes, now rivals slash rates to compete. The reductions affect Hamburg Bremen and Antwerp departures, benefiting Philadelphia importers.
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Antwerp
Armijo Requests Rehearing in Hubbell Cases
Attorney Neill B. Pierce of the city filed a motion for a rehearing in the territorial supreme court. The move concerns Thomas B. Hubbell vs Perfecto Armijo and Frank A. Hubbell vs Justo R. Armijo, decided at last week's two day special session in favor of Hubbell. The rehearing is set for the regular session in January, with Armijo officials now serving Bernalillo county roles. The legal battle may go to the U.S. Supreme Court.
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Supreme Court of the United States
Zero weather ushers big Tonopah fight in new year
Tonopah Nevada reports zero weather as a blizzard ends. Fight crowds gather at Casino for boxing match between Gans and Herman with weights at 4 pm. Many miners plan to attend with families. stores and gambling venues close for the event. New Food Law becomes operative in New York, inspections planned nationwide to curb adulterated goods. Denver reports a 10 percent coal mine wage increase for southern Colorado miners. Nevada strike not near, says George Wilfeld. Mohawk and merged mines to close until leases expire.
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Herman
Riley
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San Francisco
George Wilfeld
New York Poultry Show Opens at Madison Square Garden
In New York City on Jan 1 the fourteenth annual exhibition under the New York Poultry Pigeon and Pet Stock association opened at Madison Square Garden under favorable circumstances. Fanciers from across the country attended as exhibits broke records, with over three thousand on display. The pet stock feature expands to include more rabbits and pigeons, and valuable prizes will be awarded.
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Two Large Societies Consolidate Under Amalgamation Plan
Netomat reports that the Freedmans Aid and the national association have been dated. Terms of the publishing union place headquarters in Cincinnati and unite the Board of Education society, Sunday School union, Tract society and Freedmans Aid society into one organization.
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Freedmans Aid
English Christian Science leader addresses meeting
Jan 1 report from Bivolstyn says Lord Dummare, a recognized English Christian Science leader, spoke at a church gathering. He commented on Mr Eddy, noting her younger appearance since last seen and praising her mind and memory.
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England
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Bank Superintendent Kilburn Resigns to Lead Fidelity Development
New York reports State Superintendent Kilburn resigns to become president of Fidelity Development Company. Charges related to the German Bank of Buffalo case and similar matters were dismissed. The gubernatorial campaign included pledges to investigate banking department issues and take action after inquiries.
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Banke F. D
Kilburn
Fidelity Development Company
Higgins Charset
Bank of Buffalo
Campaison
Hughes
Coal export duty yields UK 56 million in duties
London dispatch reports from Jan 1 that coal exports taxed under the 1901 duty totaled 225,066,500 tons with duties of 56 million pounds. The export tax was set at one shilling per ton and applied from April 19 1901 to Oct 31. Cincinnati fire guts Diamond Distilleries service building worth around 100000. Wool market in Hoxton sees active trade amid bullish foreign markets.
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United Kingdom
Cincinnati
Patrey
Hoxton
Bual
Revolutionary electrical discovery claimed at Imperial Institute
London reports Sir William Pearse presenting a practical advance in electrical defense and a continuous energy wave system by Mr. Ikten. The invention promises wireless security, potential to render wire telegraphy obsolete, and could revolutionize generation and transmission of power, possibly obsolete existing plants. Meanwhile Minnesota notes heavy snow halts railroad work, risking labor shortages and delays as many workers seek work in Canada.
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Imperial Institute
Pearse
Jken
Pouleen
Rey
Whall
Governors In Rhode Island New York Inaugurations
Reports from Harrisburg Providence Albany and Dover summarize inaugurations and political shifts. Rhode Island installed Higgins as governor with standard ceremonies. New York welcomed Charles Hughes as governor. Delaware caucus deadlock ended with Richard Hodgson chosen as speaker.
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New York
Delaware
Hodgson
Providence
Abt
Higgins
Dover
Del
Richard Hodgson
United States
Allen
Professor Experiments With Alcohol Fuel
Professor C. and Locke of Columbia University reports denaturalized alcohol fuel shows highly satisfactory results in internal combustion engines. With the new law removing tax on denatured alcohol taking effect today, farm product outputs are expected to rise as more feedstock becomes available for alcohol manufacture.
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C. & Locke
Columbia
University
United States Department of Agriculture
New Year at White House Draws Crowds Despite Wreck Scene
Delegates and officials attended the White House New Year reception as Washington noted a stark contrast with thousands visiting the Baltimore and Ohio wreck and morgue. Vidal Ortega named Postmaster at Chimatillo amid other dispatches.
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White House
Baltimore and Ohio
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Chimatillo
Varigua
Bandjing
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Ivelt
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Large Cotton Starts Operations in Charlotte Mecklenberg Mill
The Mecklenberg cotton mill began operations in Charlotte on January 1 with 618000 spindles and 300 rooms. In Kansas City cattle receipts reached 11000 including 300 south tens as market stayed steady with native steers 40 to 76 dollars and lambs 6.25 to 7.50.
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N.C
Mecklenberg
Kansas City
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