War News From Tokyo to Berlin on Russia Japan Talks
Reports from Paris London Moscow and Berlin describe diplomatic exchanges over Japan and Russia amid war talk. Officials deny decisive Russian rejection of Japan proposals while Moscow editors warn war would strain Russians. UK ships head to China as Russian troop movements toward the Far East raise alarms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Japan
Foreign Office
Loubet
M. Nelidoff
Montono
Paris
Rusala
Korropatkin
Andre
Russell
Petersburg
Foreign Office Today
Associated Press
Baron Hayashi
Great Britain
Ruseia
Moscow
Far East
Loscow
Mont Pelee
Martinique
Koresa
United States
Washington
London
Durty Days Pree Sm Life’s Health Claim Ad
A testimonial describes a weak heart and sleeplessness eased by Dr Miles remedies. The writer credits relief from nervousness constipation and fatigue to walking and the remedies. A plea to request a free pamphlet and product details is included.
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Audi
Ming
Miles
Canrazcy
May Start for Panama in Next Few Days
Regular army units at Fort McPherson eye imminent deployment to Panama. The Sixteenth United States infantry under Colonel Price has orders to stand ready for a three month campaign to safeguard U S interests in constructing the Isthmian canal. Special inspections assessed uniforms health and equipment as officials in Washington prepare for rapid call up. Officers recalled from leave reported to the regiment as news from the new republic hints at a revolutionary movement aided by Colombian influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Takehiro
Legation
Tekio
Deivics
Russia
Japan
General Staff
Army
General Board of the Navy
United States
Fort McPherson
Panama
Sixteenth
United States Infantry
Price
Department
Washington
Republic of Panama
Great
Isthmilan Canal
Atlanta
Varracks
Phillippines
New Republic
Ths
Colombia
Uncle Sam
Halas
Army of Occupation
Roosevett
Philippines
New York Life Reports Large Increases in 1903
New York Life Insurance reports for 1903 show a 23 million rise in new paid for business to 903 million and total insured amount of 1.7459 billion across 10.9 million policies. Income exceeds 87 million, with resources over 350 million. bond holdings up over 30 million. reserves up more than 35 million. no stock lending or excessive credit. Analysts foresee easier money and renewed trade soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Life Insurance Company
New York
McCall
State Insurance Super- Intendent
Bank and Trust Company
Young Man Arrested for Desertion in Army Case
Birmingham January 1 Willam P Holt son of a St Louis millionaire was arrested here charged with desertion from the U S army He enlisted last March from Birmingham and was transferred to Missouri on the way from Jefferson Barracks Me to Camp Young Ky and is said to have deserted He married the girl from his home in Birmingham and lived there Holt was taken this afternoon to Atlanta federal prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Atlanta
Ala
Willam P. Holt
St. Louis
United States Army
War Department
Holt
Jefferson Barracks
Camp Young
Mr. Lang
Cottage Grove
Avenus
Thia
Tam
Regensberg
Michigan Avenue
Southern absorbs Knoxville and Bristol railroad
Knoxville Tennessee January 1 with the start of the new year the Southern railroad absorbed the Knoxville and Bristol a forty mile line from Corryton to Morristown Tennessee The transfer occurred at Washington and linked the Knoxville area rail network to the larger system
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Knoxville, Tenn
Southern Railroad
Knoxville
Bristol
Corryton
Tenn
Morristown
Norfolk and Western
Washington
Methodist Hymn Classified In Joint Church Session
In Washington on January 1 the joint committee on titles and subtitles of the Methodist Episcopal Church and the Methodist Episcopal Church South classified hymns under general divisions such as Worship, The Church, The Gospel, Life Time and Eternity, and special subjects and occasions including charity and benevolence.
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Washington
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Joint
No Secret About Scott's Emulsion Claims
A Victorian style ad extols Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil as a reliable, constant product. It warns against cheap substitutes and pseudo wines and cordials lacking real food value. The copy promotes purity, quality, and a sample tree upon request from Scott & Bowne, Pearl Street.
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Scott
Scott & Bowne, Ag
Pearl Street, N
Sixteenth Regiment to Panama Amid Panama Canal Tensions
The Sixteenth Regiment, stationed at Fort McPherson, is among the first units eyed for emergency duty in Panama as fears of a revolution rise. Washington orders and Roosevelt administration resolve push men toward a possible armed stance to protect canal interests, with quick embarkation toward New York or Brunswick in response to orders.
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Fort MacPherson
Fort Slocum
New York
Fort McPherson
1St Battalon
Washington
Philippine Islands
Luzon
Cagayan Valley
Panama
Sthma
iKilpatrick
McClellan
New York Harbor
Brunswick
Cologne
Price
Bennet
Thea Constitution
Thea
Labor Fight Ends as Factory Forms Union Branch
In Chattanooga Tennessee on January 1 a Central Labor Council victory emerges as Standard Manufacturing Company organizes a Garment Workers Union branch and gains rights to its label. The company states it welcomed the union and that disagreements were settled at a recent meeting, marking a mutual, peaceful outcome.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Central Labor Council
Standard Manufacturing Company
Garment Workers Union
Cutting Down Their Wages Notice at Steel Works
A Birmingham, Alabama notice from Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad Company announces a wage readjustment for the Steel Works Division due to a demoralized steel trade. Average reduction about 15 percent, effective January 1, 1904. Laborers earning $1 per day remain unchanged. S. McDonald, Superintendent.
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Birmingham
Ala
Steel Works
Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company
M'Donald
Chicago Theater Fire Toll Brings Mourning Across City
The Chicago tragedy prompts a citywide day of mourning as officials report theater curtains were flammable and many venues lack fireproofing. Building Commissioner Williams cited linen muslin curtains and flammable stage gear in numerous houses. Families flood morgues seeking missing relatives, while coroners issue burial certificates for hundreds killed.
Woman from Tomer County Among Burned Theater Victims
The notice reports Mrs Fannie Treloar Forbush of Tomer as a victim in a theater fire. Information reached her mother Mrs Julia F Treloar of 14 North Bieyard street, with no details beyond her destruction in the blaze.
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Tomer
Fannie Treloar Forbush
Julia F .Treloar
Al4
North Bieyard Street
Forbucha
Steel Trust Lowers Wages Across Major Pittsburgh Mills
In Pittsburgh on January 1, 3000 employees at the Tulgic Thomason Steel Works and eleven Carnegie Steel blast furnaces in Braddock accepted wage cuts. Reduction ranges hit the tonnage and bloom mills hardest, with some unions resisting a large cut. Superintendent salaries and brick masons faced substantial decreases, while some operations like the Amul amalgamated mill edged toward July. The Manessen hoop mill accepted cuts and runs full, and other plants shift to heavier output under the new terms.
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Pittsburg
Tulgic Thomason Steel Works
Carnegie Steel Company
Braddock
Emiler
Mulls and Bloom
Phint
Munessen
American Tin Plate Company
National Works
W Wo Harris
B Harris
Carneg Steel Company
Manessen
Monestin Foundry and Machine Company Ie
Passenger Train Crash Kills One, Wounds Many in Cumberland Valley
A Cumberland Valley Railroad passenger train struck an open switch near Newville, derailed for 400 feet. One man from Shippensburg was killed and fourteen others injured, with four believed fatally. Among the injured are Miss Rosie Middleton of Phoenoxy Ala and Harry Palmestock of Chambersburg, both in serious condition. Westward Burns, the traveling agent, suffered a leg fracture, while several others endured head injuries or lesser harm. Three women and three men received lesser injuries.
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Cumberland Valley
Carlisle
Cumberland Valley Railroad
Newville
Puller
Shippensburg
Rosie Middleton
Phoenixty
Harry Palmestock
Chambersburg
Myer
Tyrone
Westward Burns
Hy’ C Suver
Chimbersburg
M. C Kenmlly
Anti American Cardinal Likely in Manila Archbishop Move
January 1 report notes the appointment of Monsignor Nozaleda former Manila archbishop as archbishop of Valéhela. The decision, long discussed, would honor him with the red hat and provoke strong reactions from prominent anti American circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tome
Monsignor Nozaleda
Manila
Valéhela
Mgr Nozaleda
Diaz Hosts New Year Reception at National Palace
President Diaz gave a New Year's reception at the national palace in Mexico City. Diplomats including Fenton McCreary, charge d affairs for the United States, represented the American government. Diaz appeared in excellent health and spirits.
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Diaz
Mexico City
National Palace
Diplomi A
Fenton McCreary
United States
Deaz
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Academy of Sun
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Merlow
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Olympic
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Buch
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Barry Avenue
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O'Neill
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Joseph Zeiss
Lake Park Avenue
Walter B. Zeister
University of Chicago
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