Calhoun Named to Interstate Commerce Commission
William J. Calhoun of Danville Illinois will succeed William B. Morrison as a member of the Interstate Commerce Commission. The post pays seven thousand five hundred dollars yearly for five years. The appointment faced labor and political opposition amid reports of a prior promise to Edward Paxson and protests from organized labor and Senator Cullom.
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Edward Paxson
Wasatxarox
William J. Cathoan
Danville
Ills
William B. Morrison
Lnterstate Commerce Commission
McSinley
Edward M. Paxon
Reading Railroad
Cullom
Senate Committee On Interstate Commerce
Calhourne
Prenden
Mer. McKinley
Cuba
Rwardu Ros
Calhoun
Murder and lynching fears at Chester amid Marehall death
Chester reacts to the murder of Major James K Marehall with rumors of a lynching quelled as Janes Anderson, claiming to be from Augusta, Ga, denies involvement. Authorities link a forged check attempt to him while a U.S. officer fails to obtain a confession about a mail robbery. Funeral turnout includes Rock Hill and Chester units. Confederate flag and veterans honors noted at the coffin.
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Fullooman Marehell
ConumBra
Chester
James K Marehall
Bessewrt Hetro
Janes Anderson
Augusta
Rock Hill
United States
Anderson
Third Regiment
R. Hill
Cnester
Secretary Wilson Visits Jacksonville Tobacco Prospects
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson arrived in Jacksonville with Dr. Curry from Washington at 8 am. A local committee escorted him to the St James hotel for talks with tobacco sugar cane and vegetable growers about Florida prospects. He praised potential tobacco replacing Cuban and Sumatra varieties and later toured city sites before heading to Orlando.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Wilson
J. le M. Curry
Washington
Tion
St. James Hotel
Sumatra
Orlando
I Wah
Sagsepeemae
Syrup of Figs Offered as Pure Purgative Remedy
An advertisement touts Syrup of Figs as a refreshing purgative for kidneys liver and bowels. It claims quick relief from colds headaches and constipation and notes it is prepared from healthy substances. The California Fig Syrup Co advertises availability through local druggists with prompt procurement if not on hand.
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California Fig Syrup CO
Debate on Cuba policy and Spain faces Senate crowds
The Senate galleries fill as discussions on US Spain Cuba relations open. Cannon urges Madrid recognition of Cuban independence by March 4 with belligerent rights thereafter. Mason and Hale spar over administration stance amid heated exchanges.
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Utah
Spain
Cuba
Senate
Cannon
Gannon
New York
Mason
Illinois
Hale
Plight of Cuban Refugees Described in Letter from Cuba
A U S consul reports dire conditions in Sagua la Grande Cuba with 6000 reconcentrados starving and no relief funds. A widow and her nine in US educated daughters plead for aid as citizens face mounting death tolls. Navy officials discuss Maine and Montgomery presence and patrols off Florida as part of routine winter drills.
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Mepis
Misa
George LI McDonall Jr
Fras
Miasissippi Naval Guards
Walter Barker
United States
Sagua la Grande
Cuba
Sanday
Sagua
Vincey
Congress
Secretary of Navy
Wasaixatoxs
Long
Maine
Montgomery
Cuban
Florida
Havana
Matanzas
Sicard
Navy Department
North Atlantic
Dupuy Delome
Senor
Physician in trouble charged in two deaths
A special dispatch from Moulton Alabama reports Dr. Charles Donaldson a patent medicine dealer and self styled painter held in jail on charges of causing the death of Mrs Kay and a child. The doctor aided by a chemist is alleged to have given medicines to both death followed after a dose to the child who quickly sank. Donaldson travels with an older man and a woman from Goodwater. Lyons residents report suspicion on Alex Sharpe husband of Mrs Sharpe who was murdered recently and is jailed amid rumors of his guilt.
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Charles Iwnehison
Cumicg & Wonan
Moxtoowenry
Ala
Moulton
Lawrence County
Charles Donaldson
D. D. Kay
Mra
Keyne
Shan
Lyons
Alex Suarpa
Sharpe
Max
Bucket
Pera
Parents Kill Babe in Domestic Tragedy in Georgia
In Camilla Georgia on February 9 a baby girl Julia Burgess was killed by her parents both of whom are declared of unsound mind. The mother had only last July been discharged from an asylum. The crime involved a quarrel over custody and is described with limited details. The report notes the parents’ mental state and the difficult trial ahead.
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Federton
Cauua
Camilla
Julia Burges
Haan Eee
Moses Tas Sartentis Betes
Robert
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