29 Jan 1903
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Benton County Times
Location
Vinton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1903
Page
1
A long, disjointed clipping reports a fatal burn escape in Wisconsin, deaths from the Massachusetts gunpowder blast, bank closure liabilities in Silverton, and various political, legal, and industrial notes across multiple states, highlighting casualties, investigations, and reforms in labor and health. Contains numerous named places, people, and institutions, with brief outcomes and investigations.
President Roosevelt signed the militia bill after congressional passage in a ceremony attended by Secretary Boot, Secretary Shay, Assistant Secretary Lanser, lawmakers, and military officials. The Elkins interstate commerce bill aims to curb rebates, regulate rates, and empower courts to compel witness attendance and document production while shielding witnesses from prosecution.
Washington dispatch reports Senator Foraker introduces a bill renouncing all US right to church lands in Porto Rico. The measure grants navigational rights to Porto Ricans and others in US possessions. Names Tes Talbert from South Carolina Thayer from Massachusetts Lewis from Georgia are noted in the dispatch.
The excerpt notes debate on a military bill and payment for troops, with leaders expressing concern over emergencies and praising enactment. It mentions the president signing and presenting the pen to Col. Dimmick and others, and references a minority proposal to reform the banking system and currency ideas. It also cites a Washington dispatch on foreign relations and Siam representation, amid treasury and ministerial shifts.
Washington disputes progress in Venezuela crisis as Minister Bowen proposes lifting the blockade as a condition for formal negotiations. He offers guaranty for foreign claims payment and handles claims for all foreign powers with Castro authorizing him to negotiate with the allied representatives in Washington.
Washington special: Senator Elkins introduced two bills covering features of anti trust legislation against railroad rebates. The move signals a broader push to curb discriminatory pricing practices and promote fair competition.
Paris cablegram reports G. W. Sheldon & Co., a Chicago based customhouse broker with a local branch, have purchased the Chantiers Maritimes of Bordeaux, one of France’s largest and best equipped ship-building yards.
Albany special: Senford Van Zandt Mrs. Martin Stalker and Mrs. Rachel Brooks residents on the New Salem road fifteen miles from here died after drinking wood alcohol.
New York dispatch reports the customs congress adopting a report from two committees proposing a new common nomenclature aligned with English terms. The committees also voted unanimously in favor of adopting the metric system.
Prince Eugene of Stockholm illness leads to cancellation of the court ball held on King Oscar’s birthday. The event was usually a royal celebration with the king’s youngest son Prince Eugene as a focal point.
A House DH report shows Washington academy appropriation totaling 973 with estimates of 555 dollars. Provision is made for purchasing a tract of land of about 22y acres adjoining the academy grounds.
Dr Lorenz who arrived from London lauds Americans for vast gifts to education and hospitals. He notes the masniscent charity and the willingness to spend money to aid others, expressing strong admiration for American philanthropy and institutional support.
Berlin cable report says the emperor was sharply rebuked by Herr Schraecier over interference in Bavarian vote. Taxpayers' note mentions $25,400 designated for arty Win.
Terre Hertford of North Carolina specialized in the Wilcox case and faced a second decree of murder. He was sentenced to a fixed term of years in the penitentiary, to serve under strict confinement.
The Minister of War plans to present to Parliament a proposal requesting thirty batteries of quick-firing guns, six batteries of howitzers, and 300000 improved rifles to strengthen national defense.
Former Gov William Joek Stone won a majority in both houses as the successor to United States Senator Vest in a special election. Voting reflected broad support for Stone across key factions and regions.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.