Billion Dollar St El Combine Tops New York Talks
New York observers discuss Andrew Carnegie selling control of the Carnegie company to J P Morgan and associates. A proposed mammoth steel syndicate would include Federal Steel National Steel American Steel Hoop Rheem Steel American Steel and Wire and American Tin Plate. Morgan and Carnegie gave no formal confirmation.
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New York
Andrew Carnegie
Carnegie Company
J. P. Morgan
Wall Street
Morgan
Carnegie
Mammoth Steel Combine
Federal Steel Company
National Steel Company
American Steel Hoop Company
Rheet Steel Company
American Steel and Wire Company
American Tin Plate Company
J. P. Morgan & Co
H. C. Frick
Carnegie Steel Sold to Morgan Syndicate Dominant
The Carnegie Steel Company passes to a Morgan dominated syndicate amid reports Andrew Carnegie will retire. The deal values the steel empire with a possible $1 billion enterprise aiming for harmony among Carnegie, Morgan and Rockefeller interests, with no immediate consolidation expected.
Harmony in Steel Trusts Denounced Amid Market Dominion Claims
A report outlines how a system of harmonious steel industry would enable large corporations to manufacture cheaply and crush smaller rivals. It lists Carnegie Company and major groups like Federal Steel American Steel and Wire National Tube American Bridge Moore group with detailed stock figures for common and preferred shares.
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Carnegie Company
Federal Steel Company
American Steel and Wire Company
National Tube Company
American Bridge Company
Moore Group
National Steel Company
American Tin Plate Company
American Steel Hoop Company
American Sheet Steel Company
Laxative Bromo-Quine Faces Reform to Halt Causes
Relief product Laxative Bromo-Quine is being reformulated to remove its underlying cause of digestive irritation. Company officials say the change targets repeated complaints and seeks safer, steadier relief for users.
Winter Carnival Rules The Hague For Royal Wedding Eve
The wedding eve of Queen Wilhelmina and Duke Henry of Mecklenberg Schwerin fills The Hague with a festive carnival. Crowds greet the royal couple as they tour the city, dine at the palace, and view parades, floats, and choral displays amid orange decorations and national banners.
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The
Hague
Wilhelmina
Henry of
Wien Neer Lands
Holland
House of Orange
Mecklenberg
Henry
Fixing
Amsterdam
French Republic
the Hague
Victor de Siuers
Confederate Veterans oppose McKinley at Memphis reunion
Savannah Ga February 6 The Confederate Veterans association of Savannah passes resolutions against inviting President McKinley to attend the Confederate veterans reunion in Memphis.
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Savannah
Confederate Veterans’ Association of
McKinley
Memphis
Indictments Seen as Diplomacy Masterpieces in Pekin
The Pekin meeting reveals that Chinese ministers proposed a note to plenipotentiaries detailing executions for 12, with Prince Tuan, Duke Lan spared due to imperial ties. Li Hung Chang and Prince Ching were not spared. The court may seek to save two more, surprising ministers.
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Pekin
Prince Ghing
Li Hung Chang
Tung Fu Hsiang
Prince Tuan
Duke Lan
Prince Chwang
Prince Ching
G H Mumm Extra Dry Leads Import Statistics 1900
The record shows G H Mumm Extra Dry with 119 441 imported cases in 1900, 79 293 more than any rival brand. The note praises its unsurpassed quality and reliability.
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G. H. Mumm
Helena Leader Endorses Mrs Nation Crusade in Kansas
Rev Mary S Parnes honorary State president of Montana W C T U partially approves of Mrs Carrie Nation's actions against saloons in Kansas. She cites enforcement failures and says the movement may extend to other states while noting her disapproval of methods yet acknowledging possible good from the crusade.
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Standard
Helena
Mary S. Parnes
White Sulphur Springs
Montana
Carrie Nation
Kansas
Barnes
Mrs. Nation
Nation to Speak in Kansas City on Prohibition Crusade
Flaring notices announce Mrs Carrie Nation and her saloon smashing crusaders head to Kansas City for a Friday night lecture at the Academy of Music with plans to denounce liquor traffic. Police chief warns arrest if violence occurs as Prohibition clubs back the effort led by A C Rankin of Chicago. Proceeds from the lecture will support the crusade.
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Kansasity
Carrieation
America
Chicago
Academy of Music
Kansas City
Nation
Hayes
Naelion
Kansas
Prohibition Club of
A. C. Rankin
Pittsburg
Mrs. Nations
Blind Tigers Demolished in Missouri Arkansas Raids
A Star dispatch reports WTU members in Poplar Bluff Missouri and Oakton Arkansas attacked two illegal liquor dens. Bottles were smashed, contents poured into the streets, and fixtures demolished in a crackdown reflecting temperance era action.
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Oakton
Ark
State Line
Here
The
Raid Planned on Wichita Salons by Deputies
Several women bought hatchets this afternoon in Wichita Kansas and a raid on saloons is expected to take place early tomorrow. Thirty guards with deputy sheriff commissions have been appointed and are watching the saloons tonight.
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Wichita, Kar
Peb
Concord's dry law battle harms six jointists
In Concord Kansas on February 6 the dry law enforcement targets six jointists who have been paying monthly fines of 100 dollars each. The text notes the city’s dry status and ongoing penalties as authorities push enforcement.
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Concord
Kan
City Refuses Payment Cause Salons to Close
The city declined to pay today and as a result all saloons in the area shut down operations.
Mrs Nation Prays in Topeka Jails Urging Sobriety
Mrs. Nation spent February six visiting Topeka jails and spoke to drunk prisoners in a motherly way, urging them to reform. The Home Defenders held a secret meeting, admitting only members, as Nation also received various letters and even hatchets sent to her for her campaign against liquor.
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Topeka
Kan
Quiet Day in Topeka as Nation Nullifies Surprise
In Topeka Kansas on February 6 Mrs Nation and her group failed to mount a second surprise against saloon joints. Guards stood watch before daylight and officials warned premises to close. A covert Home Defenders meeting at a Congregational church kept secrecy tight.
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Topeka
Kan
Congregational Church
Home
Mrs Nation to Lecture in Chicago on Liquor Law Fight
Arrangements by the Chicago Press Club and Mrs Nation's representative set a talk at the Auditorium next Tuesday under press club auspices. Mrs Nation's friends say the visit will be peaceful and she will not try to close Chicago saloons. The aim is to present the Kansas liquor situation and seek help to curb illegal traffic there.
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Chicago
Press Club of
Nation
Press Club
Kansas
Korea ministers accused of treason in political crisis
Vancouver reports from the Empress of China detail Korea facing a political crisis after Li Yupen accuses four cabinet ministers Pak Che Sun Kim Yong Chun Kwon Chathyong and Li Yong Ik of colluding with Korean fugitives in Japan.
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Vancouver
B. C
Korea
Li Yupen
Kwong
Pak Che Sun
Kim Yong Chun
Kwon Chathyong
Li Yong I
Japan
Pension details for military widows announced by House
Washington February 6 The house committee on pensions reported widow pensions including General Lawton’s widow at 50 dollars monthly down from Senate 100. Also Calhoun widow 40 Hinges widow 450 and Stanton Paymaster General widow 30.
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Washington
Lawton
House Committee On Pensions
Senate
Calhoun
Hinges
Stanton
Army
Secret Agreement Rumors Stir Manchuria Power Shift
Vancouver Feb 6 report revived word of a secret Li Hung Chang accord between Russia and China. Japanese papers claim details not yet clear but say Russia is poised to gain real civil and military influence in Manchuria.
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Vancouver
B. C
Li Hung Chang
China
Russia
Manchuria
Fruit Box Size Decisionby Northwest Association
The Northwest Fruit Growers' association decided that all boxes used by members to pack fruit should contain any exact bushel. Box manufacturers and railroad men discussed box dimensions and shapes to balance cheap manufacturing and efficient car loading.
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Portland
Ore
Northwest Fruit Growers’ Association
Bank Tax Repeal Bill Tabled by House Committee
Washington Feb 6 The house committee on banking and currency tabled the bill repealing the 10 percent tax on state bank business and the bill requiring national bank depositories to pay interest to the government on public deposits.
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Washington
House Committee On Banking and Currency Today
Steward of British steamer Friary Dies of Plague
Hull England Feb 6 A steward aboard the Friary recently from Alexandria Megpt died of the plague today bringing total crew deaths to seven. No further cases are under observation.
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Hull
England
Alexandria
Dutch expedition captures Achinez fortress in Sumatra
Advices from Batavia report a Dutch expedition against Samalang in Sumatra has captured the Achinez fortress of Baterlik. Dutch casualties were six killed and 49 wounded while the Achinez suffered 79 losses.
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Amsterdam
Prominent Centralia Citizens Arrested Over Sunday Liquor Riot Attempt
Eleven prominent Centralia residents were arrested in Tacoma on February 6 for inciting riot to stop Sunday liquor sales. Authorities say they attempted to gather evidence by peeping over a transom.
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Tacoma
Waeh
Centralia
Wreck Near Hashidate Reported Loss of Fishermen
Vancouver reports Jan 1060 saw 1060 fishing boats wrecked near Hashidate with 410 fishermen aboard and only 18 escaping.
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Vancouver
B. C
Hashidate
Nominations Sent To Senate By President
Washington February 6 The president today sent to the senate nominations including Carroll D Wright of Massachusetts to be commissioner of the bureau of labor statistics and commissioner designation pending confirmation.
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Washington
Senate
Carroll D. Wright
Massachusetts
Appointment notices for Colon and War Department posts
Labor confirms Oscar Malmrose of Minnesota named consul at Colon Colombia and Edward P Leeds of Iowa named deputy auditor for the War Department.
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Labor
Oscar Malmrose
Minnesota
Colon
Colombia
Edward P. Leeds
Iowa
War Department
FIGHTING IN CHINA REPORTS JAPANESE AND GERMAN ACTIONS
The dispatch notes Jan 16 Japanese mounted forces from Shanhaikwan attacked by 200 bandits near Lochanton. five escaped, others killed and mutilated. On Jan 4 German forces attacked Boxer forts near Pekin, killing 140 Boxers. Germans suffered minor losses and seized banners and war material.
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Tehangshu
Peiho
Tschitcheng
Thumu
William Evarts 83d Birthday Observed In New York
The 83d birthday of William Evarts Inwarts was marked in New York as friends visited the old fashioned house at Second Avenue and Fourteenth Street. Despite failing eyesight and limited outside activity, the famed lawyer remains cheerful amid gatherings.
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New York
Wiliam Mayxynett
Second Avenue
Fourteenth Street
Evarts
Sword for Captain Clark Drives Fund Drive in Salem
A concurrent resolution in Salem proposes a $212 appropriation to complete the fund begun in 1898 to purchase a sword for Captain C. E. Clark who commanded the battleship Oregon in the Spanish war. With £38 already raised, organizers aim to reach $600 for the sword.
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Salem
Ore
C. E. Clark
Oregon
Women followers wreck drug stores in Chicago clash
In Chicago on February 6, about six women linked to Dowie the faith healer attacked several drug stores on the west side shouting drugs are agents of the devil. Some fights with druggists occurred but no arrests were reported.
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Chicago
Dowie
Carrie Nation
West Side
Roeber and Pone Battle in Madison Square Garden
For one hour and 17 minutes Ernest Roeber the American champion and Paul Pone the French champion wrestled in a roped line at Madison Square Garden. Inspector Thompson stopped the bout at midnight.
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New York
Ernest Roeber
Paul Pone
Madison Square Garden
Inspector Thompson
Silver Bow doctors protest governor’s medical board pick
In Butte the Silver Bow Medical Society held a secret meeting about Governor Toole’s appointment of Dr. Hugo J. Loebenger to the state medical board. After a telegraphic protest signed by attendees, confirmation was delayed as a five doctor committee visited Helena to press objections, citing ethics and standing with regular physicians.
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Silver Bowl Medical Association
Silver Bow Medical Society
T. P. Murray
Helena
Loehbenger
Butte
Loehenger
Royal wedding procession and gown details at The Hague
Enormous crowds cheered Queen Wilhelmina and Duke Henry as workmen and bands escorted the royal couple through The Hague. The article describes tomorrow’s ceremonies, the civil marriage, and a gala luncheon, plus a detailed account of the queen’s wedding gown and trousseau in rich, period fashion.
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the Hague
Wilhelmina
Duke Henry of
School of Art Needlework
Amsterdam
Nicaud
Paris
Trousseau
Pleads for Life of Army Chief Amid Turmoil
Pekin February 6. Foreign ministers released a secret imperial edict given to Chinese peace plenipotentiaries. It pleads for Tung Fu Liang commander in chief to spare his life because Shensi and Kansu provinces remain devoted to him and might threaten missionaries and Christians, which the court would deplore.
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Pekin
Tung Fu Liang
Shensi
Kansu
Court awards £421 in dress case tied to Zaga production
In the King's Bench court at London on Feb 6 a judgment was entered for £421 related to costumes supplied by a Paris modiste for the production of the stage play Zaga. The ruling fixates on fashion costs linked to the show.
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London
Court of Kings Bench
Paris
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