Senate OKs Philippine Civil Government Bill in Historic Vote
Congress moved on multiple fronts as the Senate passed the Philippine civil government bill by 44 to 23. House amendments to the urgent deficiency bill were approved. The Senate advanced private and semi public measures while debating pure food legislation. The House adopted a resolution to impeach Judge Charles Swayne. The Territories Committee endorsed statehood for Oklahoma Indian Territory, and for Arizona and New Mexico to form Arizona.
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House
Charles Swayne
Florida
Senate Committee On Territories
Union of
Oklahoma and
Indian Territory
State of
Oklahoma
Arizona
New Mexico
Many Victims and Arrests in Wide Range of 1904 News
A roundup of misdeeds and disasters from Rice Minn to Portland Ore includes a bank robbery with $2,000 cash and securities, drownings in Grand Traverse Bay, arena prizes and rail crashes, political shifts, and notable deaths.
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St. Cloud
Minn
Bank of Rice
Rice
Joseph Ryant
Paul Wienewsky
Grand Traverse Bay
Portland
Ore
Cincinnati
Wisconsin Central
Chippewa Falls
Wis
George Rosine
Walter Mohr
Rosine
Mohr
Chicago
Roosevelt
Federal
McKinley
Sotland
Bridget Daugherty
James
Anna
Springfield
la Crosse
Henry Fidlin
Young
Nan Patterson
Russians Reported in Port Arthur Siege and Far Seas News
Capt. P. C. March returns from the war and says Kuroki is not dead. Seven Russians reach Chefoo with czar dispatches after escaping a fortress in an open boat. Kwantung peninsula observers think the Japanese may end the Port Arthur siege after destroying the Russian fleet. Gen. Stoessel is wounded again but not seriously. Japanese preparations for a major assault on Port Arthur’s western forts proceed as the city lies near-deserted with shattered buildings and sunken ships.
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P. C. March
United States Army
Kuroki
Chefoo
Port Arthur
Chadwick Affair: Court Orders Isolation in Jail
Mrs Chadwick remains in jail under court order with no visitors including her son and nurse until trial. A mob greeted her in Cleveland and she collapsed in her cell after insults. Five more indictments were returned while she rejects bail. Carnegie is summoned to testify but avoids travel due to lumbago.
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Chadwick
Cleveland
Beckwith
Cassie L. Chadwick
Andrew Carnegie
Farmers report bumper Iowa crop and higher value
Des Moines dispatch notes the 1904 Iowa crop yield totaling about 291 million dollars in value, corn leading with 323 million bushels. Weather and later favorable autumn boosted output. pasture and grazing valued at 90 million dollars. Agricultural officials credit Prof Holden and farmers efforts.
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Des Moines
J. R. Sage
Lawn Crop and Weather Service
Pesekares Bok Schdasines
Ici Ciknens
Prof
Holden
Iowa
Farmers Clash With Railroads Over Beef Shipments
Iowa farmers at a statehouse meeting denounced rail service and rates arguing that a Chicago double track slowed market access and added cost per animal. A. F. Ames blamed handling methods while General Manager Delano promised equal privileges but warned against giveaways as tensions mount for a broader future clash.
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Farmers’ Institute
Statehouse
Chicago
Packers’ Trust
A. F. Ames
Corn Belt Meat Producers’ Association
Delano
Lowa
Q” Road
Timber Protection Theme Dominates Iowa Park Meeting
The Iowa Park and Forestry association convened last week and adopted a resolution urging protection of state timber lands and tree cultivation. A proposed legislative bill to promote these measures is expected when the legislature convenes.
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Iowa
Iowa Park and Forestry Association
State Agriculture Dept Holds Successful Annual Meeting
The Iowa State Department of Agriculture held its annual session in Des Moines with reelection of W. W. Morrow as president and Charles E. Cameron as vice president. Directors from even numbered districts were extended terms, and the department reported a cash balance of 30 000 dollars after eight years of debt. Secretary Simpson praised the Des Moines fair week and projected larger attendance for 1904 with new facilities. The secretary’s report showed 56 386.53 dollars in receipts and a 29 600 dollar balance. A resolution endorsed the Quarles Garnsey finds a hard problem as the dome decoration for the capitol may require extensive lumber and scaffolding.
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State Department of Agriculture
W. W. Morrow
Charles E. Cameron
Morrow
Simpson
Des Moines
Quarles
Garnsey
Capitol
State House
Iowa
St. Louis
Iowa Delegation Urged to Back Cooper Bill
Urges members of Iowa's delegation to support the Cooper bill. The measure would vitalize the Interstate Commerce Commission and shape regulatory action.
Rumor Links Cedar Rapids Man to Labor Commissioner Post
Rumors from Washington and Iowa place E. E. Clark of Cedar Rapids as a likely nominee for labor commissioner to replace Carroll De Wright near the year’s start. President Roosevelt’s favor is cited for Clark’s selection due to coal strike arbitration work, with Abrt Shaw’s Iowa visit noted as a possible influence. Clark leads the Order of Railway Conductors, whose backing may help his appointment.
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Washington
Iowa
E. E. Clark
Cedar Rapids
Carroll de Wright
Roosevelt
Abrt Shaw
Clark
Labor Bureau
Order of
May Bring Case to Court Over Biennial Amendment
Opposition to the biennial amendment plans to seek court action. A scheme to elect a three year term supervisor and request a four year term certificate is proposed. Opponents may push for an official ballot and a party convention to test the amendment, with the dispute likely reaching the supreme court.
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Secretary of State
Supreme Court
Building Boom Surges in Des Moines November Permits
Des Moines building department data show November permits soaring with total value of 92070 dollars, nearly triple November 1903 levels. The report notes the city experienced an unusual boom for the month, contrasting with the prior year’s 25815 dollars.
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Building Department of
Des Moines
Alwa
1904 Monthly Climate Notes and Data
The text outlines the cold season cause and lists the warmest months in 1904 with connecting figures. It references numbers such as 106,708 and 104,196 for November and other periods, and mentions September 2 in relation to the data set.
One Place for All Shaving Cuts in Yonkers
A humorous exchange notes a single shop offering complete facial shaves. Bacon accuses the other of multiple cuts. Egbert retorts he only visits one place in Yonkers. The dialogue suggests a local barbering scene and playful rivalry.
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Egbert
Real estate man faces tough sale in sly exchange
A real estate man hustles an undesirable lot while a wary buyer quips about help letting go. The exchange, told with a sly, foxy undertone, captures sharp street wit from the Cincinnati Commercial Tribune.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Misdated Diagnosis Sparks Medical Trial Error
Cleveland Leader reports a misdiagnosis by Dr Cutts in a case labeled ap ga. Dr Slash notes the operation revealed the patient had no financial means, highlighting medical oversight and cost concerns.
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Mac
Man Battles Sea to Save Bluff at Atlantic Highlands
An Atlantic Highlands man seeks to protect a bluff from ocean encroachment. He claims the waves speak to him, warning that the bluff is in danger as sea levels threaten the shoreline.
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Atlantic Highlands
Baltimore American
Dodd's Kidney Pills Promoted In Florissant Ad
A local Florisant feature touts Dodd's Kidney Pills as curing Brights Disease Dropsy and Diabetes and claims the pills also halt early kidney disease. Mrs. Peter Barteau reports back and knee pain relief after three years of issues. Dozens share similar cures and praise the remedy’s life saving effects.
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Florisant
Dodd
Eve
Peter Barteau
In intoxicated chauffeur and automobile fright
A Boston Transcript note describes the latest perilous trend where an intoxicated driver and a vehicle create the most terrible combination.
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Boston Transcript
Agony Ends After Cuticura Treatment
A sister's lifelong skin problem began at eighteen months with a scaly back eruption. After two years of suffering, Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment cured the condition, per a testimonial from Lillie Chase Walker of Tremont Street Woodfords Maine.
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Lillie Chase Walker
Tremont St
Woodfords, Me
Widower with children freer than bachelor living with sister
A brief line from the Atchison Globe contrasts a widower whose children monitor him with a bachelor living with an old sister, noting the widower enjoys more freedom.
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Atchison Globe
Piso's Cure onnete-highly as a cough cure
A noted remedy Piso's Cure is advertised on Tad Avenue North for cough relief. The text mentions Saeeactin and a date Mee Jan 6, indicating a January 6 reference point for the product.
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Piso
Tad Ave
Saeeactin
Unsung at the Grave Depends on the Singer
A quoted line from Smart Set ponders whether a person is fortunate or unfortunate to die without recognition. It notes that the value of being sung about lies in the singer's qualifications and stature.
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