Seven Months of Congress End. Isthmian Canal Dominates
At Washington on June 29 a summary notes seven months of the Fifty seventh congress yielded major laws including the isthmian canal act and Philippine civil government bill. It cites repeal of war revenue taxes, Chinese exclusion extension, irrigation funding, and tariffs. Also mentioned are Arizona New Mexico Oklahoma statehood bills, naval appropriations, and investigations into Cuba and the Philippines. Major economy gains include a $73,350,000 tax repeal.
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Largest Cotton Mill Project Near Kansas City
The Star reports a $10 million cotton mill complex to be built within 2% miles of Kansas City. W B Smith Whaley will head the enterprise as president and general manager, with 3 000 spindles 12 000 looms and a payroll of about $2.45 million yearly, employing 4 800.
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the Star
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Olympia and Granby Cotton Mills
Columbia
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Kansas City Times
Mammoth Springs
Ark
Remains of Lord Pauncefote To England From Annapolis
The cruiser Brooklyn arrived in Annapolis to take the body of Lord Pauncefote to England. The British ambassador’s funeral train will reach Washington on July 1. Marines and bluejackets will escort the funeral, with naval academy officers joining at the station. A 19 gun salute will mark the departure aboard the Tandish and the Brooklyn is to sail at 8 p m Tuesday.
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Well Known Florist William Betterman Dies in California
Indianapolis business leader William Betterman died in Sacramento California at age he was a premier florist in the nation and an active member of the National Carnation Society.
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Ind
William Betterman
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National Carnation Society
Roosevelt signs isthmian canal bill in ceremony
Washington reports that President Roosevelt signed the isthmian canal bill late last night confirming legislative approval for the canal project. The action underscores ongoing U S involvement in securing a route and control over a crucial maritime passage.
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Roosevelt
Predictions On When Congress Will Adjourn
Washington June 29 prediction centers on Tuesday or Wednesday adjournment after Philippine civil government conference. Conferees expected to conclude work tomorrow with possible dropping of some bill parts. Deficiency and navy appropriation bills remain to be finished while other measures await.
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World-wide Sunday School convention slated for Jerusalem
The 1904 world-wide Sunday School convention will be held in Jerusalem, with Toronto chosen for the 1905 meeting. The nominating committee named F. I. Patrick, Ira M. Price, A. C. Nixon, Rev. C. R. Hemphill, John Potts, A. E. Dunning, B. B. Tyler, J. R. Sampey, H. W. Warren, J. S. Stahr, A. F. Schaufaler, Y. E. B. Beckhart, John R. Pepper, Mose Rhodes, and E. J. Rexford to the lesson committee for three years. F. F. Belsey of London to be chosen in session.
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Memphis
Mose Rhodes
St. Louis
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Montreal
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Chicago University
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Jesse James Body Moved to New Burial Site
Jesse James body disinterred after four years in the dooryard of the old James homestead near Excelsior Springs Missouri and reburied in Kearney Cemetery beside his father and wife. Mrs Zeralda Samuels and Frank James attended with Jesse James Jr. The ceremony included Quantrell era comrades as pallbearers. A funeral service was held for the occasion.
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Bribery Case Sentences for Captain and Accomplices
Captain Krivetsky received two years six months in prison by a court martial in Poltava for accepting bribes to release recruits. Six accomplices were sentenced to three years, and six others received various terms of penal servitude.
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Poltava
Chicago Printers Avoid Strike By Wage Increase
The Chicago Typothetae, the employers' association, agreed to the printers demands and on the following Tuesday all union book and job printers in Chicago will receive a material wage increase.
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Chicago Typothetae
Employers’ Association
Dull Week on the Boerse in Berlin
Berlin reports an extremely dull week on the boerse with many securities not quoted due to scarce transactions. Coal shares declined while iron and machinery shares fell. speculators expect summer closures and disappointing yearly reports. Bank stocks slipped despite new flotations and a favorable monthly money rate.
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Boerse
London Stock Market Weathered King’s Illness
London reports three days of business with small weekly decline as King Edward VII’s illness unsettled prices. Demand for money remained strong amid holiday settlements and half year turnover, with about ten million dollars of bank debt and expectations of easier rates next month. News notes possible gold exports from New York and cautious optimism for future business unless the coalition crisis worsens.
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Cadets Appointed to United States Military Academy
The president names cadets at large to West Point including James M. Lockett Reynolds Hayden Frederick T. Dickman Jonathan M. Wainwright Walter M. Yeatman Marcellus H. Thompson Henry B. Claget W. F. Nicholson John S. Pratt and Henry W. Torney all ordered to report at West Point on July 25.
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United States Military Academy
James M. Lockett
James Lockett
Fourth Cavalry
Reynolds Hayden
Edward E. Hayden
Frederick T. Dickman
Joseph T. Dickman
Eighth Cavalry
Jonathan M. Wainwright
R. P. Wainwright
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Walter M. Yeatman
Richard T. Yeatman
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John T. Thompson
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Henry B. Claget
J. R. Claget
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W. F. Nicholson
William J. Nicholson
12Th Cavalry
John S. Pratt
Sedgwick Pratt
Artillery Corps
Henry W. Torney
George H. Torney
West Point
Hamilton Falls to Grant's Team 16 to 12
Special Dispatch reports in Hamilton that Grant's team defeated Hamilton 16 to 12 in a ball game played today.
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