Great Waterbury Fire Devastates Main Business District
Fire destroyed the Scoville house and several prominent blocks in Waterbury Connecticut on February 3. A second blaze in the Reid and Hughes dry goods store followed by a gale drove the city toward martial law as firefighters battled four acres of ruins, with about 100 top firms burned and two men reported missing but later found. The hotel, city landmarks, and mills suffered extensive losses as militia patrolled streets and shelters were set up for the homeless.
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Waterbury
Conn
Scoville
Dand
Reid and Hughes Dry Goods Company
Bank Street
Waterbury Fire Department
Reid & Hughes Dry Goods Company
Waterbury American
Waterbury Bank
Banks and
Grand Streets
New England Engineering Company
Masonic Temple
Bank
Metean
Aghd GC
Martional
Charles Vicent
Holmes, Booth & Hayden Company
Board of Education
Cook
Taft testifies on Philippine conditions before Senate panel
Governor Taft described Samar insurrection and the commission’s work in the Philippines. He noted education as key to stable government, explained military attitudes, and defended the civil program while acknowledging imperfect early implementation and housing shortages for troops.
Oleomargarine Up in House Debate Fizzles Filibuster
The US House opened general debate on the oleomargarine bill with a bid to filibuster blocked by a two thirds vote. Speakers Henry Connecticut Has kins Vermont Griff Illinois favored the measure while Wadsworth New York Foster Witneis Burleson Texas and Clayton Alabama opposed it. The substitute to curb fraudulent sale under butter guise drew support. Clayton argued constitutional concerns and urged Democratic unity. The session adjourned after remarks and interruptions.
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Clayton
Alabama
Washington
House
Messrs
Henry
Connecticut
Haskins
Vermont
Griff
Tinois
Wadsworth
New York
Foster
Witneis
Burleson
Texas
Hepburn
Iowa
Claytonamla
Manufacturer Radam Dies Suddenly in New York
William Radam a patent medicines manufacturer died in New York today at an hour, without medical attendance. He was known for his work in reforming medical preparations and held patents in his industry. The death occurred suddenly prompting brief notices from trade circles.
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Radam
New York
William Radam
Dispensary’s One Month Record Shows Disorderly Conduct
In Tuscaloosa Alabama February 3 special report the dispensary has operated one month. January docket lists sixty eight cases with thirty two for disorderly conduct fourteen for drunkenness and twenty for fighting with others.
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Tuscaloosa
Ala
Jansim
Philippine tariff debate sparks sharp Senate clash
In Washington the Philippine tariff bill triggers a heated Senate exchange as Carmack jeers at colonial policy while Beveridge Tillman clash over nondescript charges. The session resumes with talks on salaries and judges, and Tillman questions Porto Rico status.
Doctors Endorse Hood's Sarsaparilla for Catarrh Relief
The testimonial cites ali siuffene notes of catarrh relief from Hood's Sarsaparilla after five bottles, claiming cure and no return of symptoms. A persuasive ad style reference extols the medicine's soothing of mucous membranes and systemic strengthening.
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Ali Siuffene
Hood
Evernt Forsee
Lebanon
Kan
Close Shave for Combining Abence of Democrats Saved the Steel Trust
Washington February 3 Special If as the democrats on the house committee on ways and means had been present at today's meeting the committee would by a majority of one have reported as a rider to the war tax repeal bill Mr Bab cock's bill placing trust made products of steel on the free list Two democrats voted with them making six for the measure to seven against it Newlands and Cooper were absent when the vote was taken The committee entered a favorable report on the war tax reduction bill The Cuban reciprocity question came up with a 2 per cent concession on Cuban sugar withdrawn later The Steel schedule vote was close with Newlands Cooper Lang and Hopkins absent The bill was reported to the house Both majority and minority reports were filed The majority cites possible troop withdrawals and treasury conditions The minority supports reductions but calls for tarif tax revision and retention of certain wealth taxes The Dingley law is denounced as the Mother of trusts and the report says it allows price rises at home versus abroad The minority argues for keeping taxes on accumulated wealth including a one fourth of 1 per cent tax on annual gross receipts of sugar and petroleum refiners over 250000 The tax yields about one million annually
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Washington
Taft
Senate Committee On the Philippines
Samar
United States
Grentier
Batangas
Caguna
Federal Party
Poraker
Porto Rico
Foraker
Tillman
Tilman
Mr. Foraker
Unite States
Wri
Iman
Arthur H. Noyes
District Court of
Alaska
Circuit Court
San Francisco
Judge Noyes
Mr. Tillman
Noyes
Ohio
Teller
Senate
Carmack
Tennessee
Philippine Committee
Philippines
Philippine Islands
Manila
Republican Party
Crimack
Aguinaldo
Admiral Dewey
Bir
Anderson
Church of God
Beveridge
Tennessee Senlater
Dia
Mr. Carmack
Mr. Beveridge
Philigame Commission
Congress
Cleveland
Harrison
Edmunds
Lion
Supreme Court
Democratic Party
Bell
Beil
General Bell
Sherman
Indiana
South Carolina
Beverlige
Jos. Ohl
House Committee On
Babcock
Stege
House
Tawney
St. Newlands
Nevada
Cooper
Texas
Steele
Mesers
Newlands
Lang
Hopkins
Robertson
Louisiana
Cuba
Treasury
Silver Peso Fluctuations Strain Mexican Commerce
Washington reports volatile Mexican silver peso values since July 1920 affecting trade. Consul Hanna notes shifts tied to U S policy and Philippines usage, with peso価 moving from 1.96 to 2.34 per dollar before rebounding to 2.10. Merchants face gold basis pricing on imports while selling in silver, prompting calls for gold standard in Mexico. Pueblo bans bullfighting to curb demoralization.
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Washington
State Department
Hanna
Montero
Pigio- Pine Islands
Mexico
Philippines
Mr. Hanna
United States
Europe
Pyramid Pile Cure Ad Promises Quick Relief
James Kenton of Memphis reports a cure for years of itching piles using Pyramid Pile Cure advertised by Pyramid Drug Company. The testimonial claims total relief after trying mercurial ointment and a 10 cent sample, with the book Piles Causes and Cure cited.
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James Kenton
Memphis
Wenn
Pyramid Pile
Pyramid Drug Company
Marshall
Mich
Postmaster Pick Narrowed in Athens Rumor
Washington dispatch reports William Fleming of Athens emerges as the likeliest candidate for the Savannah postmastership, backed by US Marshal Johnson’s indictment. Georgia postmasters named include B J Finley Alton H M Averatt Renfroe F M Hobgood and others, while Professor B R Wright of Savannah seeks the customs collector post. The President also nominates several others in Louisiana Mississippi Alabama Georgia North Carolina and South Carolina.
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Georgia
B. J. Finley
Alton
Milton Count
H. M. Averatt
Renfroe
Stewart
F. M. Hobgood
Sharpton
Cherokee County
Alabama
Browns
Dallas
John Harrod
Goddard
Marion County
W. H. Sells
Smilax
Jackson County
Jos Murphy
Gay
Randolph County
L. D. Hall
Indian
Bullock County
B. R. Wright
Savannah
Wright
Georgia State College
Deveaux
Bureau of Appointments
Treasury Department
Cole
Atlanta
Rue
Senate
Louisiana
Mildred P. ‘Yompkins
Lutehfer Wer A. PB. Lefner
Cure a Cold in One Day Claim Prompts Refund
An advertisement promises a one day cure for colds using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It states druggists refund the money if it fails and features W. Grove's signature on each box. The price is two cents.
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W. Grove
Whitney retirement rumor causes little Wall Street surprise
February 3 reports say William C Whitney plans to retire from active financial interests, but Wall Street shows little surprise as he has already withdrawn from many firms. He is still listed as director or trustee in several corporations, and no resignation is expected from those roles.
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Wall Street
New York
William C. Whitney
Whitney
Many
Government by Injunction by Hoar Aims to Limit Conspiracy
Senator Hoar reports a judiciary committee bill to narrow the word conspiracy and curb restraining orders in labor disputes. The measure sets that a combination to act or refrain from acting faces no harsher punishment than the act itself and bars criminalizing interstate employer employee compacts. It seeks to aid in adjusting railroad labor disputes within interstate commerce.
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Hoar
Washington
Senator Hoar
Committee On the Judiciary
Bribery Under Scrutiny Threatens Civic Life Judge Calls It Anarchy
Judge O Neill Ryan of the St Louis circuit court told the February grand jury that bribery endangers government and the people as he continued the bribery investigation tied to St Louis and Suburban Railway legislation. Henry Nicolaus of the St Louis and Suburban Railway Company posted a $5,000 bond with Adolphus Busch signing. Ten others indicted renewed bonds as the probe widens.
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Ryan
Henry Nicolaus
St. Goris and Suburban Railway Company
Adolphus Busch
Widow of Confederate Officer Moore Takes Own Life
San Francisco reports identify a middle aged, richly dressed woman who died by suicide in Stockton on Friday as Mrs. Hammond Moore of New York City. She was the widow of Colonel Hammond Moore, a Confederate Army officer who served in New York after the war. She traveled the world, starting three years ago from Guatemala, and had just completed the voyage. The cause of her death remains unknown.
Exposition Delegation Probes South Carolina Funding
A delegation of Louisiana Purchase evacuation officials led by Vice President Beth Cobb and Charles M. Reeves travels from St. Louis to Columbia to seek a South Carolina world’s fair appropriation. Similar groups will soon head to New York and New England to drum up support.
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St. Louis
Beth Cobb
Charlies M. Reeves
Columbia
South Carolina
New York
New England
Francis
Spencer
Thompson
Dockery
Wells
Charles ‘W. Knapp
Nathan Franz
I. W. Lehmann
Adolphus Busch
G. W. Wright
M. Houser
Eim
New England States
Little Girl Seriously Burned in Carrollton Fire Incident
In Carrollton Georgia on February 3, a young girl at Dr Delvaus Houseworth on Cedar Street was severely burned when a fire near a tree sparked. Fireman Sparks reportedly attempted to shield the child, but the flames injured her limbs and side.
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Carrollton
Delvaus Houseworth
Cedar Street
Fia
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Tau Tial
Emut Taft
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Stars and Stripes
Beveridge and
Gen. Sherman
House of Representatives
Yeas
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Clark
Wyoming
du Bois
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Gamble
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Hawley
Hertfeld
Kiritridge
Quarles
Mitchell
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Patterson
Pettus
Platt
Pritchard
Proctor
Simmons
Spooner
Taliaferro
Wellington
Scott
Hétle
Scott & Bowne
Abence OF
Steel Trust
Cooper and Newlands
Pueblo
Geral & Rader G
Josephine
le Befe
Blez Bool
PGRS
Murray Hill
Cyar
Athens
William Fleming
Fleming
Marshal Johnson
Mississippi
William G. Henderso
Biloxi
Daniel B. Roeser
EH. E. Perkins
Edwards
F. W. Collins
J Summit
Nicheler G. Schad
Brewton
John
B. Lollar
Jasper
Blevins
Perone
Greenville
Wiliam T. Hutchens
Muntsville
Frederick FR. Dismuke
Thomasville
William A. Sheats
Monray
North Carolina
John W. C
W. C. Whitney
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