Trend of Events at Washington
Washington reports a remarkable evolution in small arms since the Springfield era with rapid progress since 1898. The Spanish and Philippine wars spurred innovation as the Krag era prompted reforms. The army magazine rifle is praised as capable as any in the world.
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Springfield
Spanish Claims Commission
Washington
United States Army
Army Magazine
Ordinance Department
United States Service
Havana druggists resist stamp tax reform in act changes
Havana General Nunez urges the provincial council to end the druggist deadlock by taxing patent medicines at sale to the consumer rather than on receipt into stock. The council amends the medicine act accordingly, while Havana druggists threaten to close stores unless the tax is fully cancelled.
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Havana
Nunez
Baer Finishes Testimony Before Interstate Commission
President Baer of the Philadelphia and Reading and the Templeton Company has completed his testimony before the Interstate Commerce Commission. E. B. Thomas, president of the Lehigh Valley Railroads, succeeded Mr Baer in the witness chair.
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New York
Baer
Philadelphia and Reading Railroad
Templeton Company
Interstate Commerce Commission
E. B. Thomas
Lehigh Valley Railroads
Mr. Baer
Frost Destroys Apple Crop in Western Arkansas
Special to the Gazette from Western and Southwestern Arkansas reports heavy frost Thursday night damaged the apple crop extensively. Cotton in many areas was killed and farmers seek seed for replanting as peach crops were already ruined three weeks earlier by cold weather.
Closing Day at St Louis for Louisiana Mississippi Delegations
At the exposition closing day both Louisiana and Mississippi delegates attended breakfast with visiting governors Heard and Longino. Governors heard and Longino rode the parade reviewing stand and staff for three hours, with mixed carriages and a rocket finale above the Administration building. Governor Dockery and Odell were humorously misnamed during introductions, provoking laughter as the day concluded with a festive crowd and perfect weather.
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St. Louis
Exposition Grounds
Louisiana
Mississippi
University Club
Heard
Longino
St. Louis Club
Stubbs
Louisiana Commission
Corbin
Liberal Arts
William Lindsay
A. M. Dockery
Missouri
Marine Band
Lindsay
W.”’ Dockery
Francis
Odell
Governor Hotel
New York
Railroad Bridges Destroyed at Parkin Arkansas
A Forrest City special to the Gazette reports the Iron Mountain ridge over the St. Francis river at Parkin has been burned. All trains on the Bald Knob division and the Cotton Belt are being detoured via Brinkley and Forrest City.
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Little Rock
the Gazette
Forrest City
Ark
St. Francis River
Parkin
Bald Knob
Cotton Belt
Brinkley
Chinese Legation Moves to Fine New Washington Home
The Chinese legation has relocated to a $100 000 building at Nineteenth and Vermont avenue. Erected by the Chinese government, it is described as the finest legation residence in the city with ample offices state rooms for receptions and living quarters for the minister and family.
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Washington
Legation
Ver Don Avenue
Edward in Paris Receives Warm French Welcome
King Edward arrived in Paris to a hearty reception by President Leubet and state ministers. The royal procession through the Bois de Boulogne and the Champs Elysees drew vast crowds and tumultuous demonstrations along Place d Etoile and Place de la Concorde.
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Paris
Edward
France
Dauphin
Leubet
Boise de Boulogne
Champ Elysee
Place D’l’etoile
Place de la Concer
Postal Investigation Progressing in Washington
Postmaster General Payne pushes inquiry into the postal service with focus on the salaries and allowances division led for 12 years by George W. Bevers of Brooklyn. He disclosed suspending certain supply contracts before a West Indies cruise due to an ongoing probe, amid charges they were awarded at excessive figures. Bevers retired during Payne’s absence.
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Washington
Payne
Postal Service
George W. Bevers
Brooklyn
West Indies
Mr. Payne
Bevers
Knox county trustees charged in bribery probe
Special to the Nashville American from Barbourville Ky reports that the Knox county grand jury continues a bribery investigation into school trustees. Indictments return against Henry Brown and Will Rose of Sinking Creek School for taking 70 dollars from Filmore Gibson in exchange for backing his teacher application. Gibson testified to the charges.
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Nashville American
Barbourville
Knox County Grand Jury
Henry Brown
Will Rose
Sinking Creek
Filmore Gibson
Gibson
Paris National Salon viewed with varnishing day
A preliminary view in Paris showcases high order pictures with Chartran's portrait of President Roosevelt prominently displayed. Across from it Ferrier's Christ after the Crucifixion draws attention with an emaciated figure and gaping wounds while Mary stands aghast at His side.
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Paris
Chartran
Roosevelt
Ferrier
Christ
Mary
Deadly rockslide devastates Turtle Mountain village
Fifty six people perished before daybreak Wednesday when the rock top of Turtle mountain slid into the village of Frank. The Canadian American Coal and Coke Company plant was destroyed and a large mining area, about ten square miles of Crow's Nest Pass, was laid waste.
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Frank, N. W. T
Turtle Mountain
Frank
Canadian- American Coal and Coke Company
Crow’s Nest Pass
Earlington man dies by suspected poisoning suicide
Madisonville Ky Earlington resident Marion McCord a prominent citizen killed himself by poisoning. The drug used is not known here and he died within minutes after falling ill.
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Earlington
Marion McCord
Williams Answers County Convict Payment Question
Attorney General Williams issues opinion to Kemper county on settling a jailed convict's fine and costs. Sheriff can hire the prisoner out for remaining custody period. discharge possible if insolvency affidavit approved by circuit judge. payment settled if bidder fails. Also reports from J J Henry on Delta planting and a DuttoVille artesian well project and upcoming dental association meetings in Vicksburg and Jackson.
Sergeant Curry Cleared in Sunflower County Murder Case
The Sunflower county court dismissed the case against Sergeant Curry once employed on the Sunflower plantation. Evidence showed the sergeant did not murder the convict Lad but acted with leniency, and the man died due to his dismissal from service rather than a beating.
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Curry
Sunflower Plantation
Sunflower
Grabbing Coal Lands In Choctaw Nation
South McAllister Indian Territory reports a coming coal land pool led by H C Frick of Pittsburg and John W Gates to seize 440000 acres in the Choctaw Nation. Land slated for public auction may fetch 75 dollars per acre with proceeds shared among Choctaw under a congressional act. Some lease holders may be allowed to retain existing leases while outsiders buy for development or speculation. Frick targets land along Fort Smith and Western railway. Gates seeks eastern tract for cooking coal. George Gould to acquire near South McAlister.
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South McAllister
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East
H.C. Prick
Pittsburg
John W. Gates
Frick-Gates
Frick
Fort Smith and Western Railway
Gates
Choctaw
George Gould
South McAlister
London Bishop Says Vanderbilt Rutherford Reading Unanswered
At the London diocesan conference bishop Rt. Rev. Arthur C. Ingram reported he had thrice asked Reverend Haddon for an explanation of the Vanderbilt Rutherford reading, but no reply had been received. The church house near Westminster Abbey was crowded as the bishop prepared to speak.
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London
Arthur C. Ingram
Haddon
Fieer
Westminster Abbey
Devastating forest fire threatens Saint Jovite area
A massive forest fire rages about five miles north of Montreal between Saint Jovite and LaBelle. Morrison village, with mill and dozen homes, is entirely destroyed as flames roar along the Canadian Pacific tracks. Residents flee as trains pass through the blaze.
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Montreal
Here
Saint Jovite
LaBelle
Morrison
James Howard Convicted in Goebel Killing Trial
In the third trial over the assassination of Gov. William Goebel, the Frankfort jury failed to reach a verdict initially but returned a sealed verdict sentencing James Howard to life imprisonment. The courtroom read the verdict with the deputy clerk announcing life terms. Howard showed no visible reaction to the sentence.
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Howard
Frankfort
James Howard
William Goebel
Jeffers
James
Keene Harriman Fight Backed by Union Pacific Stock
Keene interests seek to stop Harriman by enjoining voting of Union Pacific stock at the Southern Pacific annual meeting. Appeal papers filed in the U S circuit court of appeals but date for full court hearing unknown. early date expected.
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Cincinnati
Keene
Harriman
Union Pacific Company
Southern Pacific Company
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Descent of Woman to Lunacy After Literary Society Incident
In Louisville Kentucky Vista Campbell, a colored woman, was deposed as the leader of a West End ladies' literary society after months of mental strain to preside over its destinies. Her father testified she spoke of "books readin' yellow pine and everything." She was ordered committed to the asylum.
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Louisville
West End
Vista Campbell
Purchase of Valley Line to St Louis by Iron Mountain
At a board meeting the Iron Mountain railroad directors recommended buying the Valley line from East St Louis to Fordyce Junction Illinois a 92 mile stretch. The move would expand the carrier’s route and capacity.
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St. Lows
The
Iron Mountain Railroad
East St. Louis
Fordyce Junction
Engagement reported in Monastir district during Turkish revolt
Fighting in European Turkey near Monastir pits Turkish troops against revolutionists. Both sides suffer heavy losses. Two Turkish officers are reported killed as ambulances rush to the scene.
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Salonica
Monastir
European
Turkey
Anl
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