Warship bids for Uncle Sam arms Navy plans ships
A Washington report details authorized cruiser bids by Morin Brothers and Wilhun Crimp & Sons and others for two new protected cruisers. Each vessel to displace about 14,000 tons, with four 19 inch guns, a 22 pounder battery, wireless gear, armor and triple expansion engines. Construction costs capped at 1.45 million dollars each, with speed trials and three month voyage provisions.
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Pramert
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Wilhun Crimp & Sons
Eich
Ipmond
Navy
Act of Congress
Wir
Stuffner
Unclear general staff debate on army pension and promotions
fragmented OCR notes describe General Staff discussions on army structure and promotions, with mentions of officers named Liptens and Leutenant, and a bill to raise soldier pensions from eighty to one hundred per month. It references Washington and Virginia context, and notes several congressmen debating minor bills amid war-time staffing concerns.
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Messrs Loop 1
Wesconsin
Virginia
Morrell
Fermssivada Burk
Pennssivania Cassett
Pennsylvania
Adims
Pennsyania
Indoward Publi
Mayor Howett Sets Office Hours for First Day
Mayor Evan B Howett opened his administration with a morning at the office from 9 to 4 daily and a personal hour from 10 to 1 for friends. He planned to stay at the hall during committee meetings, while his private secretary WM Goodwin would also be present mornings and afternoons. Dozens of visitors called or left cards, taking oathes and meeting the new mayor, who spent the day mostly socializing rather than conducting business. Monsignor Dennis G Connell is named rector of the Catholic University in Washington, correcting an earlier misannouncement regarding Monsignor OCoonnall of Portland.
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Peel
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Laddow
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Menomltz
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Wiaccom
Muncy
Discrimination and you check trusts in government views
Washington figures scrutinize antitrust policy and regulatory steps. Attorney General Knox outlines that monopolies harm small producers, supports broad oversight, and favors federal power to curb rebates, discrimination, and predatory practices while preserving competition and preventing trust abuse.
Flying trains arrive in Florida amid praise and delays
Jacheomville Fla January 6 Speckil the Chingo and Florida Limited Central of Georgia and Atlantic Coast Line Florida Tiger arrived here one hour late after making up to minutes between Atlant and St Augustine An enthusiastic reception at Tifton and Waycross The Southern is bulleted to arrive at midnight two hours late.
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Central of
Little interest in Rome election as candidates await announcements
In Rome on January 6 special the election for six councilmen is set for March. So far little interest has been shown and no candidates announced locally. Within a week or two more notices are expected as the new church plans its organization for April 1, with Major Hinks serving another year.
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Streetcar Conductor Faulted Over Passenger Injury
A streetcar failed to stop at a passenger’s usual stop, then surged forward in a block, forcing the rider to attempt an exit. The conductor’s duty to prevent unsafe starts was cited by Judge Torey in the Atlantic Rep report.
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Delaware
Changes in the Dispensary in Athens Serve City and County
Athens officials enact a new law placing liquor purchases under the control of the city and Clarke County commissioners. The dispensary staff reshuffles with Johnson becoming cashier at 1400 a year and King heading the sales department with an assistant at 10 per year. Sales rose to 311,300 for 1901 and profits surpassed 15,100 turning higher in 1902. Higher population in Athens is cited as a driver, with projected 1908 profits near 330,000 split four fifths to the city and one fifth to Clarke County for schools and general uses.
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County Board of Education
Clty
Cure a Gold in One Day by Lays Ty Hrame
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a supposed remedy or medical claim involving tartaric preparations and quinine, mentioning a single day cure and a rough list of ingredients. The readable text is incomplete and lacks clear entities, dates, or verifiable claims.
General Debate on Trusts and Tariffs in Senate
In a sweeping Senate discussion lawmakers press the power of Congress over trusts and foreign commerce. West attacks tariff policy and urges relief for coal shortages while Clay proposes a presidentially invoked tariff suspension to curb trusts and restore competition in imports and trade.
Maddox Will Be In Race For Congress Denied
A scrambled report notes talk of Seventh Congressional District candidates. It mentions Judge Mattox his health improving and hints Mose Wright may enter the race. It recalls the late Judge Augustus T. Wright as Rome’s former congressman and frames ongoing uncertainty about future candidacy.
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Prospects of Crum Backed by Tillman in Charleston Fight
The article notes Senator Tillman may block Crum's confirmation as postmaster at Charleston, while the president could reappoint after March 4. It discusses Tillman’s influence in commerce committee, opposition from Crum’s backers, and efforts by Charleston business groups to present substantial reasons against Crum’s nomination.
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iDtu
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Crums
Powers Answer Castro's Request on Arbitration Efforts
Reported notes from Washington and London detail Allied and Venezuelan talks on arbitration. Germany and Britain propose conditions before any Hague submission, with a possible Washington meeting to finalize bases for settling disputes. Italian cruisers ordered to cruise duties amid tensions.
Indianola Mail Service Faces Post Route Delays
Disrupted mail from Atlanta to Indianola prompts Greenville and Gunaville transfers. residents endure longer deliveries as officials debate rerouting via nearby stations. Local citizens fear continued delays and express frustration at the indirect system.
Stricture Cured Painlessly by Personal Attention
A physician in Atlasia Go offers a home treatment for stricture claiming to stop discharges and irritations, restore tone and elasticity, and free the penis for natural function. He promises a complete booklet, confidential correspondence, and symptom blanks in a sealed envelope with mailed requests to 4 Seaton Hathaway MD, Inman Big 128 Broad Streets.
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