Remarkable postal figures show sweeping reach of US service
Washington reports striking postal data from the Point Barrow Alaska post office. Reindeer carried mail to Kotzebue, then dogs to Nome and Unalakik, with further legs by ship and rail totaling 6,904 miles in all. A second item notes health checks at St Elizabeths asylum reveal parasites from army life in the Philippines and potential infection risks.
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Washington
Uncle Sam
Post Office Department
George F. Stone
H. R. Marsh
Point Barrow
Alaska
United States
Kotzebue Station
Kotzebue
Kotzebu
Nome
Unalakik
Tanana
Eagle
Alon
Skagway
Damson
Canada
Seattle
St. Elizabeth In- Sane
Public Health Service
Philipines
German Military Visitor Arrives in San Francisco
Major Von Kitzel, attache of the German legation in Washington, arrives from the east for a western tour of military posts. He has visited Fort Riley and Leavenworth and will be entertained by Major General May Arthur, commander of the California department, before likely heading to the Philippines.
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San Francisco
Major von Kitzel
Washington
von Sternberg
Hitzel
Phillippines
Forts
Riley
Leavenworth
May Arthur
Department of
Portuguese Conspiracy Rumors Reach Lisbon Officers Arrested
Berlin reports a Cologne Gazette dispatch from Lisbon says several Fifth Portuguese Infantry officers have been arrested for conspiring against King Charles. They will face court martial. Suspicion of a broader plot involves officers cashiered earlier, with other regiments said to be affected.
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Berlin
Cologne
Lisbon
Excessive Smoking Claims Paterson's Death at 98
Chicago report from Kalamazoo Michigan states William C Patterson of Chicago died at age 98 from tobacco use. The tobacconist who supplied him exclusively released that in twelve years Patterson smoked over 48,000 cigars costing about 4800 dollars.
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Chicago
Ill
Kalamazoo
Mich
William OC. Patterson
Commerce to reach near one hundred million in year end totals
The total U S commerce with noncontiguous territories for the year just ended is expected to near 100 million dollars. Eleven months ending May 1903 show 86.58 million in merchandise with Porto Rico Hawaii Philippines Guam Tutuila and Alaska receiving large shares. Alaska gold included, June estimates push the grand total toward 100 million.
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Washington
United States
Porto Rico
Hawaiian Islands
Phillippines
Guam
Tutuila
Alaska
Russia and Zion extending crackdown on Zionist groups
A New York based Jewish paper cites a Russian correspondent saying Moscow will ban Zionist meetings and fundraising, dissolve all existing Zionist bodies, and halt activities. A ministry source claims Zionists have built a global power to advance their aims in their resident land rather than focusing on Palestine.
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New York
Russia
Palestine
Manchurian Opening Involves Russian Port Assurances
London reports Secretary Hay has informed Ambassador Choate of Russia’s assurances to China on opening Manchuria ports. Choate likely briefed Foreign Secretary Lansdowne at a half hour conference and cabled the outcome to Washington. Officials did not disclose details or comment.
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London
Choate
Hay
China
Russia
Manchuria
Foreign Office
Lansdowne
Washington
Lord Lansdowne
Sage Sees Rally Soon Amid Market Optimism
Russell Sage says the New York stock market does not signal prosperity decline or money stringency and expects a price rally within a month. He notes disturbances are periodic and regular, not systemic.
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New York
Russell Sage
Laurel Sash and Box Factory Organized
Laurel Sash and Box Factory organized as a Laural corporation with $80,000 capital. It will absorb G. O. Parker & Co. manufactory and establish an extensive wood working plant to produce sash blinds doors furniture and interior and exterior finishings.
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Laurel Sash and Box
Laural
G. O. Parker & Co. Manufactory
British seek explanation over Borneo island annexation
London reports the Daily Chronicle states America has annexed islands off Borneo creating a delicate situation. The seven islands, originally belonging to the sultan of Sulu, passed by 1881 charter to the British North Borneo Company, whose officers confirm they are British territory.
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London
Daily Chronicle
America
Borneo
British Foreign Office
Washington
Sultan of Sulu
British North Borneo Company
British Open Question Over Isle Seizure Report
London reports no confirmation of American seizure of about twenty islands near Borneo. Inquiry to be made. US navy chart of Far East possessions approved by Hay. Britain has not received official notice. Havana notes ratified treaties with US except Platt amendment. Guantanamo and Bahia Honda sites confirmed. Isle of Pines sovereignty conceded.
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London
Foreign Office
Borneo
United States Navy Department
Far East
Hay
Great Britain
Havana
Senate
United States
Guantanamo
Bahia Hondo
Cuba
Isle of Pines
Round Bale Plants Being Sold in Texas
The American Cotton Company plans to dispose of all its round gin plants in Texas to the Texas Cotton Products Company of New York. The New York firm, organized last year as an auxiliary of the trust, will receive the Texas real estate owned by the American Cotton Company and intends to establish many new plants to challenge the square bale ginners.
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Taylor, Tex
American Cotton Company
Texas
Texas Cotton Products Company of
New York
Texas Cotton Products Company
Armistice Extended in South American Port
Armistice between General Gomez and revolutionary forces at Ciudad Bolivar in Venezuela extended to midnight the day after the 15th after originally expiring. U S gunboat Bancroft and French cruiser Jouffrey arrived off port and visited Ciudad Bolivar. Paris dispatch says Vatican death preparations continue as Pope nears death with Vatican security tight and a special Interregnum medal issued for entry after death.
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Trinidad
Venezuela
Gomez
Ciudad
Bolivar
Rolando
A. E. Culver
United States
Bancroft
Jouffrey
Ciudad Bolivar
Paris
Rome
Vatican
Sisters of the Order of St. Vincent de Paul
Charlemagne
Oreglia
Cotton and Tobacco Trials in Hawaii Attract Hope
Jared G. Smith, U S special agent in charge of the Hawaiian experiment station, reports successful experiments growing cotton and Sumatra tobacco in Honolulu. He believes both crops may become staple island products.
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Hawaii
Honolulu
Jared G. Smith
United States
Hawaiian Experiment Station
Islands
Strikers Discharged After Pay Delay At Santa Fe
Two hundred Santa Fe shopmen who struck yesterday over unpaid wages reported for work today to find their services no longer required. The strikers say they will try to call out all Santa Fe system workers.
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Santa Fe
Exchange Commissioners Meet in Berlin Conference
Berlin report shows the American and Mexican International Silver Exchange Commissioners meeting German Government representatives for their first conference in Berlin highlighting bilateral discussions on exchange policies and standards.
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Berlin
British Steamer Monterey Wrecked on Newfoundland Coast
The British steamer Monterey was wrecked off the coast of Newfoundland, with authorities reporting the incident and assessing the loss. No further details on casualties or cargo are provided in the report.
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Montreal
Monterey
Newfoundland
River Bank Grip Prompts Jackson Mystery
A grip with overalls payroll checks and a card invitation is found on the Pearl Riverbank near Jackson. Police question if the owner J H Chubbeck perished or if the grip was stolen. Officials deny any Chubbeck in city directories. Rumor links Illinois Central adding a New Orleans to Grenada train to meet rising travel.
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Jackson
J. H. Clark
J. H. Chubbeck
Tom Chubbeck
H. M. Klien
Meridian
Pearl River
Chubbeck
Illinois Central
New Orleans
Grenada
Jackson Hotel Company to Advertise for Building Bids
The Jackson Hotel Company board authorizes the building committee to solicit bids after plans by Architect Weathers. Construction will start within seventy days. All funds are raised and the hotel will open next year at Capitol and Congress streets.
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Jackson Hotel Company
Uptown
Capitol and
Congress Streets
Weathers
Board appoints interim leadership for Baptist Orphanage
The Board of Trustees named Dr. W. T. Lowery of Clinton L. L. Lewis of Raymond E. A. Jennings of Water Valley W. F. Yarborough of Jackson and D. B. Brown of Jackson to lead the orphanage in this city until Rev. J. Carter arrives as the new superintendent.
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Board of Trustees
the Baptist Orphanage
W. T. Lowery
Clinton
L. Lewis
Raymond
E. A. Jennings
Watervalley
W. F. Yarborough
Jackson
D. 8. Brown
Candidates Picnic at Forest Hill and State Bank Prosperity
A county and possibly state candidates will attend a large picnic at Forest Hill on August 1 with a big barbecue. Director Rowland travels to Atlanta for a southern states conference on Confederate data for the U S government. Rev J B Carter is named superintendent of the Baptist orphanage replacing Rev L S Foster. Williamsburg Fire Insurance Co of Brooklyn is admitted to operate in the state with J F Robinson named State agent. Auditor Cole reports a strong quarterly bank picture with twenty four more banks since last year and higher deposits and resources, signaling Mississippi prosperity.
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Forest Hill
Rowland
Department of Archives and History
Haa
Atlanta
United States
Williamsburg Fire Insurance Company
Brooklyn
N. Y
J. F. Robinson
Cole
Banke
Mississippi
Levee Board Awards Memphis Contract on 21 Miles
The executive committee of the St. Francis levee board in Arkansas picks the engineers routes for all proposed levees despite planter protests. A roughly 21 mile levee project costs about 400000 dollars and was let to a Memphis contractor. The committee also authorizes 250000 dollars in bonds as approved by the Arkansas legislature.
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Memphis
St. Francis
Woman Slain at Mumford as Assassin Fires Buckshot
In Mumford, Tennessee, Mrs. Sarah O. Hill was killed at an early hour when a buckshot load shattered an open window. She was asleep in bed and died instantly. No clue to the murderer is known. Mrs Hill had divorce proceedings pending.
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Memphis
Covington
Tenn
Mumford
Sarah O. Hill
Arthur's Tragic End at Locomotive Engineers Banquet
Winnipeg reports the death of M. Arthur grand chief of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers during the convention banquet. He collapsed after rising to respond to a toast and said it may be his parting words before dying at midnight. Numerous members witnessed the sudden end.
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New York
Morgan & Seabury
George W. Beavers
Postoffice
Beavers
Mr. Seabury
Winnipeg
P. M. Arthur
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
The
Mr. Arthur
Armenian monastery pillaged near Erzinggan by Kurds
News from Turkish Armenia reports the Armenian monastery at Surgapop near Erzinggan was raided by Kurds. Several monks were seriously injured and all portable property was seized. The incident caused a district wide panic.
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Constantinople
Surgapop
Erzinggan
Armenia
Hardware Men Center sessions in Saratoga NY
The American Hardware Manufacturers association and the Southern Hardware Jobbers association held executive sessions in Saratoga New York. Manufacturers debated technical matters while jobbers reviewed committee reports and discussed contributed papers.
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Saratoga
N. Y
American Hardware Manufacturers’ Association
Southern Hardware Jobbers’ Association
Indictments Expected In Federal Postoffice Cases
Washington reports postoffice inspectors confer with District Attorney Beach over cases before the Federal grand jury. It is expected that a number of indictments will be reported in a few days.
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Washington
Beach
Federal Grand Jury
New Facts on the Scandal Involving Post Office Officials
Washington reports fresh information could lead to the arrest of two or three post office officials. Evidence has been presented to the federal grand jury in Washington, and indictments are expected.
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Washington
Post Office
Federal Grand Jury
Roosevelt to Call Extra Congress Session on Navy
President Roosevelt announced via Senator Lodge at Oyster Bay that Congress would be convened in an extra session to consider Navy matters and early financial legislation.
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Congress
Washington
Roosevelt
Lodge
Oyster Bay
Navy
Westerners Short on Change on Pacific Coast
The demand for small change on the Pacific coast is so great that an order for several thousand nickels and pennies has been sent to the treasury department at Washington.
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Pacific Coast
Treasury Department
Washington
Miller Appeals for Reinstatement in Civil Service
Washington D C W A Miller discharged from the government printing office for giving information to a member of congress has appealed to the civil service commission for reinstatement.
Mississippians Speak at Epworth League Opening
In Detroit Bishop O B Galloway of Jackson and Rev H W Featherstone of Hattiesburg spoke at the Epworth League international convention opening. Caracas reports Venezuela has paid the final indemnity installments to allied powers per protocol.
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Detroit
O. B. Galloway
Jackson, Miss
H. W. Featherstone
Hattiesburg
Caracas
Venezuela
Sherburn Reappointed to Army Post
Washington reports Lieutenant Thomas N. Sherburn of Louisiana has been reappointed to a position in the army as his term continues.
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Washington
Thomas N. Sherburn
Louisians
Army
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