Nurse Emma King Sacrifices Health In Bovine Tuberculosis Trial
A New York trained nurse, Emma H King, volunteers for Dr George D Barney s experiment injecting tubercle from a cow into her body to test Koch s theory that bovine tuberculosis cannot pass to humans The account notes her test reaction and her warning to others about nerve strength before such trials.
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Tience
Emma H. King
New York
Skech
Koch
George D. Barney
Brooklyn
Miss King
Miss Wing
Barney
Toeaart
Tom
Record Passenger Rail Growth Tops Eleven-Year Pace
The 1901 railroad construction in the United States surpasses levels of the prior eleven years with about 7.057 miles added, Texas leading with 543 miles across 23 lines, and the Rock Island system extending from Liberal Kansas to Santa Rosa New Mexico. Completion of the El Paso and Northeastern link from Santa Rosa to Carrizal New Mexico will increase totals.
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United States
Hue
Ile Country
Ile
Southwest
Texas
el Paso
Santa Rosa
Carrizazu
N. M
Rock Island
Liberal
Kan
Trade in mules and horses export volumes at New Orleans
A two year period from October 1, 1899 to November 30, 1901 shows New Orleans leading world exports of horses and mules. The total cargo value reached 18 483 052 dollars, excluding feed 992 619 dollars, with a grand total of 14 476 270 dollars.
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New Orleans
Poor Year for Churches Highlights 1901 Finances
The year 1901 saw churches struggle financially while secular charity surged. Despite large gifts from Carnegie and Stanford, church incomes declined across Baptists, Congregationalists, Episcopalians, Lutherans, and Presbyterians, with Methodists posting a rare bright spot and Catholics expanding education in Washington.
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Baptist Benevolent Societies
Tieir
Schoemes
Washington
Rome
Carnegie
Stanford
Mr. Rockefeller
United States
Methodists North
Methodists South
Jam at White House New Year Reception Sets Record
The New Year’s reception at the White House drew over 8,000 attendees the largest crowd for a presidential event. For the first time the diplomatic corps was headed by a woman, Lady Pauncefrote, wife of the British ambassador, as President Roosevelt greeted Gen Miles warmly. Admiral Dewey and other officials joined the ceremony with music and formal processions.
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Washington
Dpauaecrute
Miles
Roosevelt
Addmiral Dewey
Toosevelt
Theodore A. Binghas
U.S. AW
Charles McCauley
Marine Corps
John (. Gilmore, Jr
Army Artillery Corps
Secretary of War
Root
Knox
Smith
Secretary of the Navy
Long
Interior
Hitchcock
Golden Jubilee and Clergy Moves Highlight Regional Church News
The What Methodist Episcopal Church of Media Pennsylvania marked its golden jubilee while clerical moves were noted across states. Rev E R Carter of Toledo assumes the Ogden Utah pastorate and Dr James Y Mitchell completes 25 years at First Presbyterian Lancaster. Third Presbyterian Fort Wayne reports debt free dedication with 5 000 remaining. Epworth Memorial Cleveland receives 40 000 debt coverage via forty 1000 life policies.
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What Methodist Episcopal Church
Media
E. R. Carter
Toledo
Ohio
Methodist Episcopal Church
Ogden
Utah
James Y. Mitchell
First Presbyterian Church
Lancaster
Baptist Missions
Ilinois
Kearney
Fort Wayne
Epworth Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church
Cleveland
Friends of the Church
Northwestern governors unite to halt rail merger plan
Five Northwestern states met in Helena Montana to block a consolidation planned by the Northern Securities Company involving the Great Northern and Northern Pacific railways. Governor Van Sant led the conference with top attorneys general, vowing Minnesota will enforce its anti merger laws and defend competition for producers and consumers.
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Northwestern States
Helena
Mont
Northern Pacific
Burlington
Northern Securities Company
Minneapolis
van Sant
Vanrant
Douglas
Minnesota
Herreid
Pyle
South Dakota
Hunt
Great Northern
Northern Pacific Railway
Northern
Dacia
Norther Securities Company
New Jersy
Nearhern Pacific
Ant
Washington
Clothespin Used to Muffle Whispers in Taunton School
An 11 year old pupil in Taunton Massachusetts was forced to clamp a spring clothespin on his lips for whispering. He resisted the second order to wear the device and was said to have been subjected to a thrashing.
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Taunton
Mass
Chromos Given To Congregants At Chicago Church
The First Congregational Church in Chicago distributed chromos to all attendees the other night. Rev. W. A. Bartlett piloted the trial aimed at boosting attendance and stimulating interest in biblical teachings through picture giveaways during sermons.
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First Congregational Church
Chicago
W. A. Bartlett
Passengers Escape As Car Struck By Placed Boards
An attempt to wreck a car on the Toledo Bowling Green and Southern Electric Railroad near Bowling Green Ohio endangered twenty passengers. The car struck a pile of boards on the track but stayed on the rails. Bon Keis aged 15 was killed by an accidental gun discharge on a hunting trip near Yukon Oklahoma Territory.
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Toledo
Bowling Green
Bon Keis
Yukon
O. T
Great Dead Of 1901 Notable Losses Across Power Arts
The year 1901 marks notable losses in politics literature music and art. Prominent figures include William Mellinler victim of Czolgossz murder at the Pan American Exposition and ex leaders Benjamin Skarrison William Evarts and Franz Crispi. Also Queen Victoria Dowager Empress Frederick and Abdur Rahman Khan pass away along with many others in journalism painting and music.
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Dabor
William Mellinler
Czolgosz
Benjamin Skarrison
William M. Evarts
Prince von Wohenjohe
Francesco Crispi
Italy
Li Hung Chang
China
Victoria
Great Britain
Lkewise
Frederick
Abdur Rahman Kahn
Ameer
Afghanistan
Milan
Servia
John Kiske
Charlotte M. Yonge
Walter Besant
Robert W. Buchanan
William Ellery Ghanning
Concord
Maurice Thompson
Senating Donnelly
Verdi
Benoit
John Stainer
Franz Rummel
Alfred Piatti
Yeellist
Audran
France
Jean Cazin
England
Kate Keenaway
United States
James McD. Hart
Edward Moran
Cuts Off 18 Million in Boxer Indemnity Debt
The United States reduces the Boxer indemnity from China by seven million, leaving 18 million forgiven. After reviewing claims of American injuries and property damages, the administration concludes seven million will cover the American bill. Bud Johnson's baby and daughter were searched near Greenbrier Arkansas. the baby died and the girl is likely fatally injured.
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China
United States
Army
Navy
Bud Johnson
Greenbrier
Ark
New York Chamber Rebuffs Reciprocity Resolutions
The New York Chamber of Commerce referred back resolutions disapproving of the National Reciprocity Convention. Two delegates and Cornelius Bliss opposed firm action, while the Times argues such reciprocity invites retaliation and tariff war. The piece contends free trade policies provoke reprisals and favors a cautious path.
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New York Chamber of Commerce
Gustav H. Schwab
Washington
Charles A. Schieren
James Talcott
Cornelius N. Bliss
United States
New England Free Trade League
Bliss
Pew
Reichstag
Germany
Great Britain
Let It Alone on Tariffs and Industry Trusts
The piece argues against tariff changes and urges loyalty to country and party. It cites Dingley era policy as central to prosperity and warns about threats to the tariff from opposed interests. It notes Belgian glassmakers seeking an international cartel with Pittsburg Plate Glass and American Window Glass, threatening free trade positions.
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Gen
Harrison
Wilson
Cleveland
Pittsburg Dispatch
Washington
Nepublican Party
Lidianapolis Journal
Republican Party
Red Wing
International Trust
Tittsburg
Belgium
M. Jules Jerneart
Pittsburg Plate Glass Company
American Window Glass Company
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