Pension Bills Highlight Dr Lazare Widow Case In Cuba
Senate pension debate emphasizes strict rules for benefitting widows while examining Dr Lazare, who died of yellow fever in Cuba after aiding study efforts, as to whether his widow qualifies for a pension. Committee notes strict scrutiny and limit of pensions for generals and others.
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Lazeare
McComas
Gal- Anger
Dr. Lazéere
Maryland
Cuba
McComash
Lazears
Serene
Dr Pierce's Golden Discovery touted for lung relief
A testimonial from Dorton Pike County recalls a wounded veteran’s recovery after using Dr Pierce's Golden Discovery. The writer claims the remedy cured bronchitis and weak emaciation, restoring sleep and health amid poverty and duty to family. The piece promotes Common Sense Medical guides and requests stamps for free literature.
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Congo
Galery
West
I. Pierce
Gorien
Pierce
Dorton
Pike County
Tegan
Dr Pierce
Purcell Named Newberry Postmaster After Clash
Washington dispatch details Charles J. Purcell winning the Newberry postmastership after a street confrontation with rival John Scott. Purcell weighs 200 pounds and is an athlete, while Scott faced charges of treachery over alleged immoral leasing. Roosevelt approved Purcell’s appointment, noting Purcell’s effectiveness and discipline. The report also notes Greenwood postmaster designation for David Aiken and Mississippi and Virginia appointments amid Democratic nominations and Republican turnover.
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Purcell
Washington
Scott
Newberry
South Carolina
David Aiken
Missouri Senators Debate Widow Pension Request
The expressed opinion of Mr Gallinger and Mr Cockrell that Dr Lazeare's widow would not be entitled under the rules to a pension is noted. Mr M Comas gave notice he would press the case for favorable consideration. At 415 o'clock the senate went into executive session and at 436 p m adjourned.
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Gallinger
Cockrell
Missour
Lazeare
M Comas
Senate
Adr
Cure a Cold in One Day Ad Claim
An old advertisement touts a cure for a cold in one day using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It promises refunds if ineffective and notes Grove's signature on each box, priced at five cents.
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All
Ruggists
Grove
Sulzer Resolution Aims to Shift Treasury Surplus Deposits
Representative Sulzer of New York introduced a house resolution directing the treasury to deposit all surplus government funds in national banks with at least 500000 capital and 500000 surplus. The banks would pay 2 percent interest and holds a first lien on assets, with a per bank limit equal to its capital and surplus.
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Sulzer
Washington
New York
House
United States Treasury
Secretary of the Treasury
United States
President’s nominations sent to Senate in long list
Washington January 8. The president sent to the senate nominations including Leslie M Shaw for secretary of the treasury Henry C Payne postmaster general John R A Grossland minister resident and consul general to Liberia Conrad N Jordan assistant treasurer of the United States at New York George W Whitehead appraiser of merchandise district of New York and collector of internal revenue John E B McCall fifth district Tennessee John T Wilder pension agent Knoxville Nathan H Alexander receiver of public money Mofftromery Alabama John C Dancy North Carolina recorder of deeds in the District of Columbia Alfred E Holton United States attorney Henry C Dockery United States marshal Eastern North Carolina and a large list of postmasters in Alabama Virginia South Carolina Tennessee plus Army promotions for Lieutenant Colonel E Van Arsdale Andrus and others.
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Senate
Washington
Leslie M. Shaw
Iowa
Treasury
Henry C. Payne
Wisconsin
John R. A Grossland
Missouri
Liberia
Conrad N. Jordan
United States
New York
George W Whitehead
Ny York
Internal Revenue
John EB. McCall
Tennessee
John T. Wilder
Knoxville
Tenn
Nathan H. Alexander
Mofftromery
Ala
John C. Dancy
North Carolina
District of Columbia
Alfred E. Holton
Henry C. Dockery
Fostmasters
Alabama
James ‘W. Hughes
Birmingham
Virginia
Buena Vista
Joseph W. Waddy
Fortress Monroe
John B. Kimberly
Orange
Thomas W. Carter
South Carolina
Greenwood
David Aiken
Laurens
George 8. McGrary
Union
J C Hunter
Winnsboro
Preston Rion
Newberry
Charles J Purcell
Dyersburg
John L. Sinclair
Johnson City
John C. Campbell
McKengie
William Spellings
Morristown
John ® F
Newport
Alexander Ragan
Tullahoma
Abe L. Davidson
E van Arsdale Andruss
Leutenants
James H.rrison
Georgia
R. C. Marshall
Ijr
Burglars Blow Safe in Fairport Grocery Battle with Watchman
Four burglars blew the safe at M Hettenen & Son grocery in Fairport Ohio early today. The safe was destroyed and the building partially demolished. A night watchman confronted them as they fled and was wounded in a firefight. No valuables were taken.
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Fairport
Ohio
M. Hettenen É& Son
Tvere
Mose Vs Rhea Contest Tied to Goebel Law in Kentucky
The election dispute between J. McKenzie Mose and Representative Rhea for Kentucky's third district was argued before Elections Committee No 1 in Washington. The case cites alleged polling fraud and Goebel election law issues. No final decision was reached.
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Washington
J. McKenzie Mose
Rhea
Kentucky
Elections Committee No 1
John E. Dubose
Bowling Green
Admiral Wildes Detached for Asiatic Station
Secretary Long detaches Hear Admiral Frank Wildes from Pensacola yard command and orders him to relieve Hear Admiral Louis Kempf as junior squadron commander on the Asiatic station. Wildes will sail from San Francisco aboard the China for his post February 7 with Rear Admiral Hobby Devans likely to sail on the same steamer. Captain P H Cooper will relieve Wildes at Pensacola Yard, order effective on the seventh instant.
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Pensacola
Asiatic
Washington
Danasry
Long
Frank Wildes
Pensacola Navy Yard
Louis Kempf
Wildes
San Francisco
China
Hobby Dlevans
P H. Cooper
Admiral Wildes
Pen- Bracola
Dock Charges in London Report Sent to Senate
Ambassador Choate’s report to the Senate states London dock charges include fees for accommodation shelter and care of goods on the quay and for labor from touch of quay to delivery to barges. The 1s 3d charge is not for discharging from ship but for on quay handling and storage.
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Ambassador Choate
Senate
Washington
London
Choate
Oleomargarine Hearings Set Amid Danish Treaty Update
The agricultural committee in Washington schedules hearings on the oleomargarine bill from January 14 to 18 with daily interests presenting, followed by rebuttal on January 20. Also, the president sends the Denmark extradition treaty to the Senate.
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Washington
Agricultural Committee of the House Today
Compulsory Arbitration Plan Seen Advancing at Pan Americans
In Mexico City observers believe the compulsory arbitration scheme may be reported to the Pan American conference. An amendment from W Buchanan of the US delegation would record reports on treaties in the main protocol and two supplementary protocols. Support could come from ten signatories and the US delegation plus possibly others. If adopted, the arbitration committee would manage two conventions under the new rules.
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Mexico City
W. Buchanan
United States
Canal Routes Clash as Vote Looms on Panama Route
Washington January 8 debate on the Nicaragua canal bill shows momentum for the Morris amendment to let the president choose the Panama route if the canal commission supports it and concessions from Colombia are secured. Among sixteen speakers, nine favored Morris and several urged considering the Panama offer to avoid delay and ensure best route.
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Washington
House
Panama Company
Canal Commission
Colombia
Moaotow
Messrs. Shackleford
Missouri
Parker
New Jersey
Lovering
Massachusetts
3Torris
Minnesota
Burton
Ohio
Hill
Connecticut
Bramwell
Gillet
Littlefield
Maine
Messrs Burgess
Texas
Bell
Colorado
Cooney
Cummings
New York
Gibison
Tennessee
Lacey
Iowa
Mir. Shackleford
Cayil
Panama
Nicaragua
Bartholat
Shackleford
Columbia
Bartholdt
Panama Canal
Morris
Minnegota
Isthmian Commission
Fie
United States
Panama House
Hin
Ward
Bridgeport
Conn
Rites for School Bonds Rejected in Hurtsville
Hurtsville Alabama dated January public notes show the planned $700 thousand school bond issue rejected. The bonds, intended for sale today, faced Ironclad opposition and were pulled from consideration.
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Hurtsville
Ala
Nef
Pyramid Pile Cure praised by A L Husing for relief
A L Husing of Alma West Virginia reports twenty years of suffering from itch bleeding and blind piles. After trying many remedies the first application of Pyramid Pile Cure gave relief and part of a bi cent box cured him completely. Send for safe to all druggists and the little book Piles Causes End Cure mailed free from Pyramid Drug Co Marshal Michigan.
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A. L. Husing
Alma
W ‘Va
Pyramid Drug
Marshal
Mich
Hood's Sarsaparilla Cited In Rheumatism Relief
A reader reports rheumatism linked to acidic blood and digestive and organ sluggishness. The ad claims Hood's Sarsaparilla and pills neutralize blood acidity, aid digestion and excretion, and permanently cure rheumatism, citing Mus. Hartre Tanner of Bolivar Missouri after three bottles.
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Dirs
Hood
Hartre Tanner
Bolivar
Hoouw
Fifteen Die and Thirty Hurt in Tunnel Disaster Rescue Efforts
A tunnel wreck causes fifteen deaths and thirty injuries as rescuers from police, fire, and civilian volunteers labor amid steam and snow. Passengers cling to life, with Father Walker and Lt. Clarke aiding the dying. Vanderbilt and others arrive as investigations by officials begin.
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Father Smith
Dr. Walkley
Lieutenant Clarke
Miss Rice
Miss Scott
T. M Murphy
Walkley
Mrs. Howard
Franklin
J. M Wische
Norwalk
Wischo
Christopher Flynn
Fifty- Ninth Street
New Haven
White Plains
Freman
Jerome
State Railway Commission
New York Central and
Hudson River Railroad
New York, New Haven and Hartford
New Rochelle
Eugene Herald
Rochelle Park
Danbury
Fifty-seventh Street
Rockjing
Scheme to Rob Nation Wards in Indian Lands Probe
Senator Rawlins seeks a rigid inquiry into leasing of mineral lands on Indian reservations, focusing on consent, involvement of companies, stockholders, and possible government ties. Letters from 1898 1893 reveal efforts to block permits and pressure figures associated with leases in Utah and elsewhere.
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Rawlins
Washington
Raw Uns
Senate
Senate Committee On Indian Affairs
Utah
Secretary of the Interior
Congress
Government of
United States
Rawling
J R Harper
Myron
Indian Bureau
Timms
M Miller
Harper
McDonald
McDonell
Hee
Miller
Mease
McAndrewa
Panama Canal Route Debate in Congress Highlights Fortification Plan
Representatives Burgess and Cummings spar over the preferred canal route with arguments for Panama’s advantages and risks. Burgess backs fortification as essential, warning of a black mark for foes. Cummings opposes further consideration of the Panama company offer. The discussion touches costs, existing work, and completion plans amid push to act on the Nicaragua bill. The House adjourned after unanimous consent for a census bureau proceeding was granted.
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Panama
New York
Nicaragua
Burgess
Texas
Galveston
Congress
Cummings
Panama Company
United States
Hopking
Himels
Wade
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Lee
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Thomas Lee Moore
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Harath Iem Division
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Theyore
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New York Central Tunnel
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Maloney
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