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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1903
Page
4
Indiana Legislature Readies Quick Start After Organization
The Indiana Legislature which meets today will begin work with little delay as all organizational details have been practically completed.
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Indiana
Rural routes rise to over twelve thousand by 1902
The 1901 tally shows 6,211 rural routes in the United States. In 1902 an additional 6,253 were established, totaling 12,474, with a strong expectation of further increases this year.
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United States
Awkward reflections on Europe war powers and Venezuela debts
The text questions European war power actions in forcing Venezuela to repay debts while noting little glory for naval or diplomatic efforts. The tone is critical and ambivalent about the outcomes of coercive measures.
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Europe
Venezuela
Government Demands $325,000 Port Dues from San Domingo
The United States via Minister Powell demands San Domingo government pay $325,000 owed to Clyde Line for port dues. The action signals possible repeats of Venezuelan practices at San Domingo, though this is not expected to recur.
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United States
Powell
San Domingo
Clyde
Treasury Report Highlights January 1 1903 Figures
The United States Treasury releases January 1 1903 data showing general money stock total of 2 651 408 558 dollars held in Treasury and 302 707 657 in circulation. It records U S population 79 799 000 and per capita circulation 29 43 dollars with 1879 circulation at 816 266 731 and an increase of 1 835 141 837 in circulating medium.
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U.S. Treasury
United States
Treasury
U. S
Railroads Recovery Since Cleveland Era Highlighted
The piece notes a stark contrast between the late 19th century when many lines were under receivers and today. It cites 204000 miles of U S railroads with only 1270 operated by receivers, about one half of one percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
United States
Steel Company Extends Profit Sharing to Five-Year Workers
United States Steel announces a plan to appoint employees as shareholders after five years of service with favorable conditions. The policy aims to align workers with the company’s welfare and prosperity, described as liberal and wise by management.
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United States Steel Company
Detroit Enters Coal Trade Amid Price Push by Local Dealers
Detroit city council appropriated $50,000 to supply coal. Advertisements called for bids on ten thousand ton lots or less at the lowest prices. Action follows high prices and a local dealers’ price coordinated rise.
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Detroit
Blizzard Blows Visibly Through Dakotas Shattering Glass
A blizzard roared through the Dakotas on Tuesday with 64 mph winds. Senators and Representatives had just left the Bismarck legislature when windows in both chambers blew in and the skylight collapsed onto the rotunda floor, narrowly missing several people.
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Dakotas
Dan Representatives
Bismark
House
Senate
Rotunda
Indiana Senators Push Pension Bills for Veterans Relatives
Senator Beveridge introduced special pension bills for Florence Arnold Marion Soldiers' Home Willis A Moore Hangington David W Craig Orleans and John Smith of Bentonville, aiming to aid veterans and related individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Beveridge
Florence Arnold
Marion
Willis A. Moore
Hangington
David W. Craig
Orleans
John Smith
Bentonville
Senator Fairbanks Pushes Pension Bill For Rhinehart and Others
Senator Fairbanks introduces a bill to correct Simon P. Rhinehart military records and to pension James O. Lawlis John C. Cummings and John A Leiss at thirty dollars per month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbanks
Simon P. Rhinehart
James O. Lawlis
John C. Cummings
John A Leiss
Germany and Monroe Doctrine tensions noted by German papers
German papers label the Yankees impertinent for demanding respect for the Monroe Doctrine. They say Germany has never recognized it and never will, but warn that any European push could provoke a strong, potentially dangerous response if pressed too hard.
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Yankees
Germany
Taft report flags famine risk and unrest in the Philippines
Governor Taft notes war ravages cause rice shortages and food scarcity across locals. He warns such hardship fuels discontent and disruptions labeled as bushwhacking and rebellion, likely requiring military aid beyond native constabulary control.
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Taft
Philippines
Sultan of Morocco Suppresses Rebellion and Replaces Fez Governor
The Sultan deftly handles a rival pretender by appointing his brother as Governor of Fez, securing tribal support and isolating the challenger. The pretender retreats to distant regions as the Sultan moves to pursue and punish him.
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Morocco
Fez
Indiana Sheriff Removed Over Prisoner Protection Failure
Sullivan county sheriff removed by the Governor for failing to protect a prisoner from a mob of murderers as required by Indiana law. The action reflects a governor’s enforcement of duties to safeguard inmates.
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Indiana
Sullivan County
Old Dairy Proverbpromo for Scott's Emulsion
An old time ad extols Scott's Emulsion as a remedy for weak children, likening it to a penny in the churn. It describes the product as cod liver oil with hypophosphites designed for delicate stomachs, emphasizes taste appeal, and offers a free sample with label visuals.
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Scott
Officials resist removal and secession treason under law
The speaker denounces officials aiding the Sheriff to stay in office and calls for law changes. He says any official aiding in office violation could be removed by the Governor and barred for years. Secession should be punished as treason.
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Sullivan County
Danish Consul Returns Uniform Duty Free
The Danish Consul in Louisville ordered a full dress uniform from Copenhagen at $600. A 3834 percent duty of $200 was charged by Uncle Sam, he refused to pay, and the suit was sent back. After explanations, the Treasury Department allowed the return duty free, sacrificing style for economy.
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Louisville
Copenhagen
Sam
Treasury Department
Caracas Blockade Clash May Impose Damages
The Red Line Company complains to Secretary Hay that the steamer Caracas was denied entry to Laguira despite avoir left port before the blockade. The ship returned to New York with cargo undelivered, arriving Monday January 5, and the company seeks rebuke to the blockading powers for excess display of power.
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Red Line
Caracas
Laguira
Red Line Company
Hay
New York
Hawaii People Welcome Cable to Mainland
President Roosevelt received a Honolulu telegram praising telegraphic links with the mainland. Secretary Henry E Cooper and Governor Dole were cited. The reply from the President conveyed hearty congratulations and anticipated closer unity with the main land. Mackay Company officers vow to complete the cable to Manila.
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Roosevelt
Honolulu
San Francisco
Hawaii
Washington
Territory of Hawaii
Henry E. Cooper
Cooper
Dole
Mainand
George B. Cortelyou
Mackay Company
Manila
Uncle Sam's reach to distant possessions linked to Washington
July 4, 1903 article notes a plan that would bring distant territories closer to Washington than Philadelphia or Baltimore a century earlier, highlighting a shift in administrative or ceremonial proximity and national reach.
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Uncle Sam
Washington
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Senators After Coal Barons Hunt Lower Prices
Senators return to Washington amid coal shortages and high prices. Lodge seeks a ninety day suspension of the sixty seven cent coal duty. Culberson and West push duty removal or similar moves. Mason proposes court receivership to operate idled mines, while railroads could be forced to lower shipping rates to ease scarcity and costs.
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Washington
Senator Lodge
Culberson
Senator Platt
Connecticut
West
Mason
United States
Indianola Postmistress Resigns Under Threats
Mrs Minnie Cox of Indianola Mississippi a colored postmistress appointed by President Harrison resigns after white violence and intimidation. Her bondsmen urged swift federal action while Roosevelt delays acceptance and closes the Indianola post office sending mail to Greenville. The Attorney General may pursue the offenders.
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Minnie Cox
Indianola
Harrison
Roosevelt
Virginia Moves to Ratify Amendment Under New Constitution
Virginia, after adopting a new constitution, declares the need for an amendment. The action follows debates over reform and governance, signaling a formal step to update the charter within the state's constitutional framework.
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Virginia
Beveridge pushes eight hour bill and trusts notes
Senator Beveridge introduced petitions for and against the eight hour bill and backed a pension proposal for F A Wilkins of Indianapolis. A bill to remove Laban Blair’s wartime desertion charge was offered. Representative Griffith arrives with family. his anti trust bill nears House intro. Senate approves trust law compilation. Ray bankruptcy bill revisions discussed../Pa did you ever have any halcyon days inquiry ends with a joke about marriage.
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Beveridge
Senate
F. A. Wilkins
Indianapolis
Laban Blair
Fort Wayne
Blair
Griffith
Indiana
Varnum
Fairbanks
Platt
Congress
Chicago Record-Heralda
Mr. Henpeck
Freshman Notes Birthday Pay Day Prank
A Philadelphia Press item recalls a campus exchange where a freshman asks a sophomore what he is writing. The sophomore jokes he is greeting the governor on his birthday. The freshman asks, and the sophomore reveals the real reason a check was handed to him that morning.
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Philadelphia Press
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