No Extra Session Says Congress to Be Busy Campaigning
Washington items report there will be no extra session of Congress and that from now to the election on Nov 4 most members will be in campaign mode. The piece also details agricultural condition reports, a new Grand Army of the Republic council lineup, and a Civil Service inspector sent to Birmingham to probe alleged political activity in a federal building.
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Washington
Congress
Sandwitch Islands
Alaska
Sewart
Grand Army of the Republic
Council of Administration
Arizona
George Broughton
Arkansas
Charles N. Rix
California
Nevada
William R. Shaft
Idaho
James L. Fuller
Indiana
William H. Armstrong
Illinois
Thomas W. Scott
Indian Territory
Alfred Griffith
Iowa
C. James
Kansas
J. K. Hudson
Kentucky
C. C. Vaughn
Louisiana
Mississippi
Andrew J. Barrett
Missouri
F. M. Sterrett
Montana
P. H. Manchester
Nebraska
John Lott
New Mexico
J. R. McFie
North Dakota
J. H W. Johnson
Oklahoma
William Tomkins
Oregon
Oroville Dodge
South Dakota
0. Dean
Pennessee
Newton Hackerford
Texas
P. B. Hunt
J. T. Sharfey
The
Civil Service, Commission
Birmingham
Ala
Civil Service
Wanamaker
Felt Electric Railway expansion to Steilacoom via Lake American
News notes show the proposed Felt Electric Railway planning a Tacoma line extended to Steilacoom via American Lake. A boat connection from the terminal would provide a quick direct service between Tacoma and Olympia, the state capital.
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Tacoma
Wash
Cpt
Felt Electric Railway
Steilacom
American Lake
Olympia
Navy bids open for Charleston dry dock project
Bids opened for concrete and granite dry dock No 1 at Charleston Navy Yard. Virginia Engineering and Construction Co of Richmond bid $1,189,450 to complete the dock. Coal for Capitol heating to run out after Nov 15 with Beaumont oil to heat and light if fuel oil tests prove successful. Boilers for oil ready by Nov 2. Gas and coal shortages widespread. soft coal arriving but hard coal scarce. restaurants and hotels using coal against law.
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Navy Department
Charleston
8. C
Navy
Virginia Engineering and Construction Company
Richmond
Capitol
Beaumont
Washington
Big League Stars Plan Winter Touring Tour
Chicago is the starting point for a two club tour by star players from the National and American leagues. The objective is steady pocket money until the 1903 salary season begins. The itinerary spans from the Midwest to the Pacific Coast with games in Cedar Rapids Des Moines Sioux City Omaha Kansas City Topeka Denver Colorado Springs Santa Fe Albuquerque El Paso Phoenix San Bernardino Los Angeles and other cities. Moody charges tar if on coal strike and 7 cents per ton for anthracite fuels the operators.
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Chicago
Pacific Coast
Cedar Rapids
Des Moines
Sioux City
Omaha
Kansas City
Topeka
Denver
Colorado Springs
Santa Fe
Albuerque
el Paso
Phoenix
San Bernardino
Los Angeles
Clark Remains as Bond Held in First City Case
Alfred Clark, a contractor who brought non-union workers from Chicago, did not depart New Orleans today. He fears wound complications from Wednesday’s clash and wishes to return home, but remains jailed on assault and battery charges with bond posted by the New Orleans Railway Company. Other items note the Virginia Daughters of the Confederacy to buy Stonewall Jackson’s Lexington home for a memorial hospital, a Maine discovery of Indian relics near Kineo, a suit in New York challenging Puerto Rico duties, H Morris named St. Louis World’s Fair transportation chief, and Parchman embezzlement charges reviewed without decisive action.
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New Orleans
Alfred Clark
Chicago
Dorgenois
Canal Steets
Clark
First City
Funder
New Orleans Railway Company
Virginia
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Stonewall Jackson
Lexington
U. D
Prince Chawa Maha Vajiravdh Arrives in Washington
Crown prince of Siam Prince Chawa Maha Vajiravdh arrives with his brother and suite in Washington after a late New York arrival. They are received by the President and will be dined with by Hay tonight.
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Washington
Chawa Maha Vajiravdh Crown Prince of
Siam
New York
Parchman Warden Faces Scrutiny Over Bookkeeping System
Jackson Mississippi. The state board considers radical changes to the penitentiary bookkeeping and stricter enforcement of laws after revelations during investigation. Warden Parchman testified he never takes or gives receipts and a loosely run voucher system is in place. Board plans thorough discussion and proper reforms at next meeting.
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Parchman
Mission Board Meeting Set in Oberlin Next Week
Oberlin prepares to host the American Board of Foreign Missions of the Congregational Church for its annual gathering. About one thousand visitors are expected as the oldest and largest missionary organization elects Oberlin for its mission focus. Samuel B. Cahen of Boston will preside, with the annual sermon by Dr. Newell Dwight Hillis of Brooklyn.
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Oberlin
American Board of Foreign Missions of
The
Congregational Church
China
American Congregational Board
Samuel B. Cahen
Boston
Newell Dwight Hillis
Brooklyn
Dedication of Wayne County Courthouse in Detroit
All day ceremonies marked the dedication of the new Wayne County courthouse in Detroit Michigan with leading lawyers jurists state officials Supreme Court officials and representatives of the United States courts. General Henry M Duffield presided and Bishop Davies delivered the invocation. Mayor Maybury welcomed visitors and speakers included Justice Brown Hon James L Blair Hon Chas Fitzpatrick and IR O minister of Justice of Canada.
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Detroit
Mich
Wayne County Court House
Michigan
Supreme Court
United States
United States Circuit Court
Henry M. Duffield
Bishop Davies
Maybury
Justice Brown
United States Supreme Court
James L. Blair
St. Louis
Chas. Fitzpatrick
IR. O
Dominion of Canada
Mississippi Supreme Court Opens In Regular Session At Jackson
Jackson Mississippi October 13 The state supreme court convened this afternoon with Chief Justice Whitfield and Associate Justices Terral and Calhoon on the bench. The opening signals a notable session due to heavy civil and criminal docket activity and many attorneys from across the state attending to arrange hearings.
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Jackson, Miss
Supreme Court of Mississippi
Whitfield
H. Terral
Calhoon
Mississippi
Storm Warning Issued for Southwest Coast and Mid Atlantic
The Weather Bureau issued warnings today as a Pacific Northwest storm centers over Northwest Michigan with strong energy. Southwest to West winds are expected along the Middle Atlantic coast this afternoon and tonight with rain likely.
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Washington
Delaware
New York
Michigan
Middle Atlantic
New Orleans Strike Settled After Brief Turmoil
New Orleans October 18. Street car workers voted to return at twenty cents per hour with a $1.50 minimum. Some foremen asked for signatures on a form for a new position causing a brief dispute. The executive committee objected, cars were stopped then returned, officials notified, and service resumed peacefully.
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New Orleans
Canal Street
More plans to end the strike
Wilkesbarre reports hourly calls for leaders to Washington as President Roosevelt's new end strike plan is considered. Operators expect no change before the election. In Philadelphia a Baer Cassel conference with Senator Quay follows railroad leaders’ talks. At Wilkesbarre the Lehigh Wilkesbarre Delaware and Hudson and Susquehanna try to recall workers but fail. Gates Colliery fences opened for first time in months.
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Wilkesbarre
Mitchell
Washington
Roosevelt
Philadelphia
Baer
Cassel
Pennsylvania Railroad
Senator Quay
Baer-Cassel
Lehigh and
Delaware
Hudson and Susquehanna
Kansas College Football Schedule Improves Outlook
Lawrence Kas October 18 The Kansas university football team practiced on the university field ahead of a key games schedule. Coach Curtis directs a squad seen as improved with a strong outlook for the season. The schedule features Wisconsin Nebraska Missouri the Hastell Indians Drake and Knox College as major opponents.
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University of Kansas
Lawrence
Kas
Kansas University
Washburn College
Jayhawkers
Curtis
Kansas
Reaches Century at Washington and Jefferson College
Washington and Jefferson College in Washington Pennsylvania prepares for a three day centennial celebration begun tomorrow. The program features notable graduates and a Thursday alumni address by Rev Dr J Ross Stevenson of Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church New York. Receptions are planned for Monday and Tuesday will showcase historical sketches.
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Washington & Jefferson College
Washington, Pa
Washington and Jefferson College
J. Ross Stevenson
Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church of
Shaw to Be Heard Opening Philadelphia Republican Campaign
Philadelphia officials announce Secretary of the Treasury Shaw will speak at the Academy of Music this evening to open the Republican state campaign. He is joined by Senator Peprose Judge Pennypacker and other party leaders to discuss currency and other public issues.
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Philadelphia
Secretary of the Treasury
Shaw
Washington
Academy, of Music and Will
Peprose
Judge Pennypacker
Three Masked Robbers Hold Up Express Car Near Lincoln
Three masked robbers blew open the Burlington Pacific Coast express car five miles from Lincoln Nebraska and made off with unknown valuables. All escaped. Separately, in Paris, Generals Botha Dewet and Delarey arrived to day at the station where Senator Panlat and a pro Beer committee greeted them.
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Paris
Botha
Dewet
Delarey
Panlat
Pro Beer
New Entries in Governor's Race
Three new candidates for Mississippi governor are proposed this week led by J. C. Kyle Panola and A. O. McKimbrough chancellor of the delta district. Canton’s J. B. Chrisman joins the list with other names including J. K. Vardaman E. F. Noel F. A. Ortiz and more.
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Jackson
Miss
J. C. Kyle
Panola
Congress
A.O. McKimbrough
Delta
J. B. Chrisman
Canton
Barkis
F. A. Ortiz
West Point
Messrs
J. K. Vardaman
E. F. Noel
Maj. Vardaman
Messrs. Noel
Critz
Holmes
Leflore
Clay
A. A. Kincannon
Lowndes
A. Q. May
Simpson
J. H. Harrison
A. ©. McKimbrough
Madison
Wirt Adams
Hinds
T. O. Catchings
Warren
Wiley Nash
Oktibbeha
J. H. Jones
Wilkinson
J. H. Neville
Harrison
John Allen
Lee
Pardons Sought for Mack Lee and Peter Sims
Governor Longino is petitioned to grant clemency to Mack Lee, convicted in Amite county for murder, life sentence, now blind and hospitalized. Also urged for Peter Sims, sentenced to two years for assault in Pontotoc county, having served six months.
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Gloster
Miss
Longino
Mack Lee
Strent
Amite County
Nolan McLain
Lee
Peter Sims
Pontotoc County
Mississippi Rural Free Delivery Delays Urged
Jackson Mississippi October 13 progress on rural free delivery routes in Mississippi is slow congressmen urge faster action. A special agent will remain in the state until all petitions are studied and acted upon. General Superintendent Machen hopes all routes will operate by December first. About fifteen routes have petitions filed many pending nearly a year.
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Jackson
Miss
Mississippi
Congress
Washington
Mississippi Territory
Machen
Railroad Officials Leave Jackson for Southern Conference
Capt. John D Molinnis chairman and A Q May member of the Mississippi railroad commission travel from Jackson to Hot Springs with Capt. John A Webb secretary to attend the Southern Association of Railway Commissioners meeting starting tomorrow. Webb is secretary of the Association and Molinnis was recently appointed chairman of a major committee.
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Jackson, Miss
John D. MolInnis
A. Q. May
Mississippi Railroad Commission
John A. Webb
Hot Springs
Southern Association of Railway Commissioners
Capt. Webb
Capt Molnnis
Inspector of headstones civil service exam in Boston
The government seeks an inspector of headstones at the quartermaster's department in Boston. The position requires passing a civil service examination conducted today. Salary is $1,000 per year.
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Washington
Civil Service
Quartermaster's Department
Boston
Mississippi voters face apathy over November amendments
A Jackson dispatch notes widespread indifference to three constitutional amendments on the November ballot. Voter familiarity is low, turnout is expected to be under fifty percent, and past attempts to rally support have largely failed.
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Jackson
Misa
Mississippi
Noel
Conaty's Successor Talk at Catholic University
Washington bishops prepare to nominate three candidates for rector of Catholic University as Bishop Conaty's six year term ends. Rome will choose. Speculation centers on Bishop Spalding of Peoria and Bishop Maas of Kentucky as likely successors after debate on endowments and growth.
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Washington, D. C
Catholic University
Conaty
Board of Bishops
Rome
Vatican
Archishop Keane
Mgr. County
Opinon
Spalding
Peoria
Maas
Kentucky
Greenville Humane Society Formed in Mississippi Town
At a regular meeting of the King's Daughters in Greenville on Thursday the Greenville Humane Society was organized with Van B. Bod die as president and Ellen Currell as vice president. Ida Wars serves as secretary the report notes.
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Greenville
Miss
King’s Daughters
J. C.greenley
Humane Society
Greenville Humane Society
van B. Boddie
Ellen Currell
Ida * Wars
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