Flaws in State Laws Inspector Burns Seeks Reform Bill
Helena dispatch reports state boiler inspector Frank A. Burns has submitted a 1900 report to the governor. It details receipts, expenditures, licenses issued, boilers inspected, and noted defects. Burns urges amendments to sections 561 563 and 566 of the political code and calls for an additional assistant inspector and a $5 per boiler fee.
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Burns
Standard
Helena
Frank A. Burns
Smith
Itas
Boiers
Clare
Helena Daily Independent
Nichols
Barnes
J. H. Bailey
Tragedy in Hopewell: Husband Kills Wife Then Ends Own Life
A. C. Metzger of Newark shot and killed his wife in a Hopewell hotel and then killed himself. Mrs. Metzger was the leading lady of a touring theatrical company performing locally. the couple had been separated recently and Metzger had hidden in her room before the tragedy.
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Hopewell
A. C. Metzger
Newark
N. J
Missouri Supreme Court Rules AP Not a Monopoly
The Missouri Supreme Court in Jefferson City ruled unanimously for the Associated Press in the Star Publishing Company v AP of Illinois case. The Star sought mandamus to gain evening reports on AP terms used with the Post-Dispatch, arguing anti trust violations. The court held AP is not a monopoly and not violating Missouri or Illinois anti trust laws, and that US anti trust law applies through federal courts. The Star case originated in December 1897 with testimony from Melville Stone, William Lannan, and others in news gathering.
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St. Louis
Supreme Court of Missouri
Jefferson City
Star Publishing Company
Associated Press of Illinois
Associated Press
Star Company
The
Star
Evening News
Post-Dispatch
West-Dispatch
United States
Finess
Missouri
Illinois
Melville Bk. Stone
William Lannan
Mandamus Petitions Against Associated Press Filed
The Denver Post New York Evening Journal and Chicago American petition the Illinois Supreme Court seeking mandamus to compel AP news service claiming irreparable damages from inability to obtain AP services. Proceedings dated December 18 in Springfield Illinois outline the dispute.
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Springfield
Associated Press
Supreme Court
Denver Post
New York Evening Journal
Chicago American
Government Should Own Cable, Says Officials and Experts
Philadelphia discussion on government ownership of a Pacific cable with Brigadier General Greeley and Dr. A. E. Kennally. T. E. Hughes cites military need and a 7,500 nautical mile project cost of 10 million dollars, earning about 925 thousand annually. War department tolls cited as evidence of potential profitability.
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Philadelphia
Manufacturers’ Club
Greeley
United States
A. E. Kennally
American Institute of Electrical Engineers
T. E. Hughes
War Department
General Greeley
Cable to Asia Seen Essential for American Interests
The article argues that legations in Pekin show U S weakness without its own facilities in extended eastern war. An American trans Pacific cable is vital militarily and commercially to retain colonies and safeguard interests in Asia, restore order in new colonies, and aid business. The club adopts a resolution endorsing the Corliss bill.
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Pekin Point
United States
Asia
Corliss
Dorothea Donated to Chicago Naval School
A Washington dispatch reports Secretary Long donated the cruiser Dorothea to the Chicago military school for naval training. The navy may dismantle the ship at League Island to dodge treaty limits on Great Lakes passage and re arm it for practice upon arrival in Chicago.
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Chicago
Washington
Dorothea
Long
Chicago Military School
Great Britain
St. Lawrence River
Great Lakes
Navy Department
League Island
Mexican bandits attack miner near Parral
G E Kernsey rode to his mine near Parral to pay off his employer with about 3000 in Mexican currency tied to the wagon. Two bandits halted him and searched his person without success. As they searched his baggage he drew and fired, killing both attackers instantly.
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Chicago
Parral
Mexico
G. E. Kernsey
Kernsey
New Ellis Island Immigrant Station Opens with Bright Improvement
The Ellis Island immigrant station was used last week for the first time. It contrasts with the old barge office by having concrete floors and white plaster walls, spacious well lit rooms, and cleaner surroundings. The hospital powerhouse and physicians' house will not be ready until February.
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New York
Ellis Island
Barge
Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tablets Cure a Cold in One Day
An advertisement claims the product stops the cough and works off the cold. It promises no cure, no pay and lists a price of 25 cents.
Lord Strathcona Honored as Aberdeen Rector
Canadian High Commissioner Lord Strathcona was installed as lord rector of Aberdeen before student demonstrations. In his address he urged imperial unity and discussed Canada's growth, federation of Australia, and a forthcoming federation of South Africa. He offered 25,000 pounds toward wiping the university debt if 50,000 more could be raised within a year.
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Aberdeen
London
Lord Strathcona
Mount Royal
Dominion of Canada
Federation of Australia
Federation
South Africa
Chile invites coal tenders for railways and cars
The government of Chile invites bids for 1000 tons of coal for the railroads and 40 freight cars. The move is seen as dismissing rumors that Chile may soon be at war.
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San Diego
de Chili
Government of
Chile
Chili
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N. Main St
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New Zaland
Conference On Arbitration and Conciliation
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American Federation of Labor
Hugh H. Lusk
Parlament
New Zealand
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Mr. Lusk
Mr. Gompers
America
Lusk
Arbitration
New Zeaand
Gompers
Asser
Warren A. Reed
Massachusetts State Board of Arbitration
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G. Watson French
Republic Tron & Steel Company
John M. Stahl
Farmers’ National Congress
Taylor
Fort Wayne
Ind
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National Stove Founders’ Defense Association
MacVeagh
Edward A. Gard
Glass Blowers’ Association
Frederick P. Bagley
Marble Manufacturers’ Association
Frank Buchanan
Benjamin W. Wheeler
University of California
G. W. Vanceleave
Vic
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Siegel Clothing Co
Butte, Montana
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