Canal Bill Passes House with Record Vote in Nicaragua Route Fight
The House approved the Hepburn Nicaragua canal bill by 308 to 2 after defeating Panama route amendments. Cannon of Illinois proposed recommitting to push a Panama route study, but the motion failed 208 to 41. The measure authorizes President to acquire Costa Rica Nicaragua territory and begins canal work with a $10 million appropriation and cost limit of $180 million.
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House of Representatives
Cannon
Ilinois
Nicaragua
House
Fletcher
Minnesota
Lassiter
Virginia
Papama Canal
Nicaragua Canal
Panama Company
Colombia
Panama Canal
Senate
Panama
Costa Rica
Greytown
Caribbean Sea
Lake Nicaragua
Brito
Pacific Ocean
Secretary of War
Senator Mason Aims to Put Telegraphs Under Postal Control
Washington buzz centers on government ownership of telegraphs with a Mason sponsored bill. He proposes government bonds for Western Union and Postal lines, extended service, rate cuts, and a sinking fund funded by line earnings. Republican opposition and Senate committee dynamics may limit prospects.
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Washington
Henry C. Payne
Wisc Onsin
Payne
Mason
Minds
Senate
Post Offices
Western Union
United States Postal Telegraph
Treasury
Senate Committee On Post Offices
Lodge of Blassachusetts
Beveridce
Indiana
Dilingham
Vermont
Pardons Board Reports William Fairfax Sentence
The Pennsylvania board of pardons has ened a sentence of William Fairfax. Michael Murphy was fatally wounded at Butte Montana and refused to provide information about the shooting. William Myers, Mills County Texas merchant, filed an assignment with liabilities of 46000.
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Pennsylvania Board of Pardons
William Fairfax
Bilton Gorton
Minn
Michael Murphy
Butte
Mont
William Myers
Mills County
Texas
Giant aerial globe to anchor St Louis World Fair site
The Friede observation globe, to rival the Ferris wheel and the Eiffel Tower, will be the world’s largest structure and remain as a permanent St Louis attraction after the 1903 exposition. It rises 100 feet above observatories, with gardens cafes music halls and a social coliseum. Sixteen elevators will carry visitors to views over the Mississippi and surrounding countryside. The project is led by wealthy St Louis investors and total cost about $2,000,000.
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St.Louis
Chicago
Paris
St. Louis
Mississippi
de Ecen
Friede
Globe
FUNSTON HOME ON SICK LEAVE
General Fred Funston the Kansan famed for capturing Aguinaldo arrived in San Francisco on two months sick leave from Manila after an appendectomy. He continues to recover with another operation likely and a son was born in Oakland during his absence.
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Aguinaldo
San Francisco
Fred Funston
Warren
Funston
Manila
Philippines
Oakland
Cal
Patrick Andrew Collins
Boston
Ireland
Congress
Cleveland
London
Senate's Blind Chaplain Milburn a Familiar Street Figure
Rev Milburn, trusted Washington figure, walks the streets daily during session hours accompanied by his two daughters. The piece notes his prominence and daily routine around the Senate with reverence from locals.
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Mr. Milburn
Washington
Congress
Senate
Washington Debutantes Face Reform in Evening Attire
An article notes a proposed reform to temper the heat of Washington dinner rooms without altering gowns. Mrs. Roosevelt and cabinet wives advocate a dinner coat to cover shoulders, inspired by royal fashion, to ease discomfort for women while keeping gowns intact.
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Washington
Arctic
Europe
Catherine of
United States Population Hits 84 Million Plus
Census Bureau data show the United States including Alaska Hawaii Porto Rico the Philippines Guam and American Samoa reaches 84 233 069 people. Continental U S population stands at 75 004 575 with outlying districts adding 9 227 494 and service members abroad totaling 1 219. The Russian Empire and France are the next largest states by population. The world total is estimated at 1.5 to 1.6 billion inhabitants.
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United States
Census Bureau
Alaska
Hawaii
Porto Rico
Philippines
Guam
American Samoa
Philippine Islands
Russian Empire
France
Bible in Nebraskan schools reaches Supreme Court
A mandamus suit to stop Bible readings hymns and prayers in public schools advanced to Nebraska Supreme Court on appeal. Plaintiffs include Daniel Freeman of Gage County and school district No 2. The district cites Leon Groilgoss’s repudiation of the Bible and hymns once loved by William McKinley.
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Nebraska
Nebraskan
Supreme Court
Daniel Freeman
Gage County
Leon Groilgoss
William McKinley
Minor Note on Local Events and Tragedies
Unclear fragments describe Wil Morley shooting Hd Driscoll in Smithland Kentucky over political label. A Lincoln Nebraska fund of $6000 for a memorial church chime is planned. A Pekin murder aftermath reports executions of members of a group.
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Wil Morley
Driscoll
Smithland
Lincoln
Neb
Meley
Bere
Pekin
Tama
State auditor previews tenth building and loan report
Advance sheets show Chicago associations averaging 6.90 percent while country groups average 10.55 percent. Auditor cites large expenses and nonproductive real estate as reasons for Chicago lower earnings and notes many Chicago societies still report healthy net rates. The report records 90,127,699.58 disbursed for new loans, up from 8,560,817.20, with withdrawals used as loan credits under statute provisions.
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Iin ‘Sinfe
Tisierlsancfadiol
Chicago
Illinois Retail Clerks Form Protective Association in Springfield
The Illinois Retail Clerks Protective Association organized in Springfield adopting a constitution and electing temporary officers. Chicago owners' committee members and Oscar Peterson of Kewanee named secretary, with goals including a universal Sunday closing law. Banquet and talks followed, five delegates elected for the State Federation convention in October in East St. Louis, next meeting set for January 1903.
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Illinois Protective Association Perects
Springfield
Mlinoig Retail Clerks’ Protective Association
W Ff
Chicago
Oscar DB. Patterson
Kewanee
George H. Babcock
T. J. Johnson
Emma Lamphere
Galesburg
W. F. Kessberger
A. L. Schroeder
Henry French
Springfeld
J. T. Hartman
Alton
B. J. Becker
Virden
Ohio
St. Nicholas Hotel
State Federation of Labor
W. L. Morris
East St. Louis
J. J. Hartman
Emma Lanphere
Oscar Peterson
J. H. Johnson
Ienry Frisch
Trolley Accidents Claim Many Victims in 1901 Chicago
Police report shows 924 electric car accidents injuring 999 people with 77 deaths in 1901. Gasoline and oil fires caused 174 incidents, 93 explosions, leaving five burned to death and 23 badly burned.
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Chicago
Illinois Site at Fair Shares Spotlight with Missouri
The Kinoig World's Fair commission arranged a site with the Louisiana Purchase Exposition Company for the Illinois Petes. Officials suggest the Illinois building will occupy space of equal prominence to the Missouri State building near the Missouri structure, one of the grounds' major facilities.
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Missouri
Kinoig World's Fair Commission
Peoria Inmate Aylum Set to Open February First
Insane asylum for the incurable at Peoria readies to open February 1 after a full inspection by commissioners. Key appointments include Chief clerk James R. Conway, bookkeeper J. B. Sexton, Chief engineer O. C. Hamlin, assistant engineer Frank Palmer, matron Mrs. C. B. Martin, chief carpenter J. S. Girton, store keeper Roscoe Unland, and electrician O. Wallace.
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Incurable Insane Institution
Peoria
Insane Asylum For the Incurable At
James R. Conway
J. S. Girton
Roscoe Unland
Delavan
O. Wallace
Admiral Schley to visit Chicago as Maryland Society guest
The State Metropolis notes Admiral Schley will be hosted in Chicago by the Maryland Society during his visit. A new Harrison street police station will sit in Harmon court between State street and Wabash avenue. A skating accident at Dunning and Perry streets left Anton Kamarofsky drowned after breaking through ice. Ernst Wilford journeyed to Germany for a bride and returned to start a home at 287 West Ohio Street, with the wife accused of taking most of the furniture.
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Admiral Schley
Maryland Society
Chicago
Harrison Street
Harmon Court
State Street
Wabash Avenue
Dunning
Perry
Anton ‘Kamarofsky
Ernst Wilford
Germany
West
Ohio Street
Collision in New York Central tunnel kills and injures many
In a New York Central tunnel collision two rear cars telescoped after a Norwalk bound accommodation train on signal was struck by a Harlem line train. Fire, smoke, and darkness hampered rescue as ambulances rushed to aid survivors and the wounded.
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New Yarke City
New York Central Railroad
New York ‘City
New York
New Haven
Hartford Road
Norwalk
Conn
Harlem
New York Central
Mrs Leslie M Shaw to Perform Social Duties in Washington
Mrs Leslie M Shaw in Washington will undertake social duties with modesty and delicacy, maintaining the prestige she earned in Des Moines after her husband became Governor. In four years the Shaws have been noted for lavish entertaining and generous hospitality.
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Leslie M. Shaw
Washington
Des Moines
Shaws
Notable World Figures Toured by Reports of Wealth and Plans
A survey of prominent figures from the era notes Gov. Shaw's rising fortune tied to oil lands in Texas and farm lands in Iowa, hinting at social expectations for a cabinet wife. It also highlights international figures like Mayor Seth Low and Baron Joseph Von Schweeel, alongside writers and industrial observers shaping public life.
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Texas
Iowa
Shaw
Baron Joseph von Schweeel
Austria
United States
Imperial Committee On Railroads
Bureau of
Treed by wild hogs curves Kiowa reservation dangers
Indian Territory incursions bring wild animals, with wild hogs described as most numerous and dangerous. J. P. McGee recounts a night perched on a pecan tree after killing a young hog, while hundreds below root and threaten. Also notes Jerry Simpson leaving politics to become a cattle buyer and Almon Streeter aged 107.
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Indian Territory
Kiowa
Wichita
J. P. McGee
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