Interacting Items Gathered From Wart World Condensed
A chaotic collection notes accidents crimes and political moves. Details include a Chanute Kansas brakeman killed between cars and a murder suspect in El Dorado Kansas believed dead. Reports also mention Gen John B Little unable to resume duties and Persia crownings. Political shifts include Tillman elected Tennessee senator and Curtis elected US senator Kansas. Other items note Senate actions on pensions and homestead allowances and high level appointments.
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C.B. Rambo
Chanute
Kan
Ata Fe
Ais
Robert Hall
Mary Glass
e@chool
Persia
Tehran
Castro
John ‘Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
Harris
South Carolina
Benjamin R. Tillman
Robert Ly Taylor
Tenod Wolcott
Smithsonian
Fitzpatrick
Upreme
Texas
Shelby M. Wan Pace
Legis
Russell A. Alpiel
Wide Range of 1903 News Items Span Politics Disasters and Finance
A selection of notices reports and briefs covers political events such as Thaw’s murder trial and Shonts stepping down for the Isthmian Canal commission plus local disasters in coal mines and trains. It notes outrages in Havana fines for cock-fighting and a major fire in Washington’s Academy of Music while census data show child labor in 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orof
Hitchcock
Carnation League of America
Wottien
William McKinley
Gen. Gomez
Havana
Pueblo
Col
Oscar Hallam
St. Paul
Great Northern Railway Company
Primero
Harry K. Thaw
Stanford White
New York
National “Farmers Union
Atlanta
Brownsville
Tex
Fowler
Ind
Census Bureau
United States
Academy of Music
Washington
William Whitely
London
Isthmian Canal Commission
John F. Stevens
Missouri River
Denver
Gov. Swettenham
Jamaica
Kingston
Los Angeles
Lower
California
Rusia
Japanese Department of Communications
Tokio
Phillipsburg
Kan
State Bank
John Q. Royce
Steam racer wreck on Florida beach shocks Daytona crowd
Fred A. Marriott driving a cigar shaped steam racer at Ormond Daytona Beach hit hard sand while attempting a mile record. The car flipped and splintered while Marriott, pinned in the hood, escaped serious injury though scalp and arm lacerations and possible internal injuries were feared. His recent mile time was 29.29 1/5 seconds, slower than last year.
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Marriott
Missouri House Debates Anti Lobby and Banking Legislation
The Missouri House passes an anti lobby bill and considers banking rules. Bills address tip penalties, concealed weapons felonies, bankers board repost, and state text book boards. Senate reviews ouster power, architect exams, and bucket shop penalties amid railroad rate discussions.
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Walter
Jackson County
Bankers
Board of Examiners
Kansas City
Whittaker
Hickory
House
Cross
Gardner
St. Louis County
Stat Penitentiary
Letterman
Maries County
House Committee On Railroads
Railroad Committee
Missouri
Senate Railroad Committee
No Contract For Mr Bangs On Panama Canal Bid
Washington reports a White House conference led to rejection of Oliver and Bangs bid to build the Panama Canal at 6.75 percent of the total cost as far as Anson M Bangs is concerned. If William J Oliver can arrange with a financially responsible contractor, he will be awarded the contract.
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Bangs
Washington
White House
Oliver
Panama Canal
Anson ‘M. Bangs
New York City
William J. Oliver
Knoxville
Tenn
Teachers Will Attend National Education Association Meet
The next annual convention of the National Educational Association will be held in Los Angeles California the first week in July. An attempt to host in the east failed after eastern railroads refused to run a special train for attendees while western railroads reportedly granted concessions to delegates.
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Los Angeles
Philadelphia
National Educational Association
Calif
Poultry Surges in U S Crop Values and Egg Production
The article notes poultry occupying over one sixth of farm product value, with last year at about 9.5 billion dollars, roughly equal to wheat and far above gold and silver outputs. US hens laid over 20 billion eggs, most consumed domestically as demand grows while meat prices rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asada
Rhode Island
Americas
Weather Bureau Building Proposed on University Campus
Prof Willis L Moore chief of the weather bureau recommends immediate construction of a state weather service building on the university campus for bureau use and meteorological research. The building would cost 15000 dollars. The federal government has appropriated 75000 dollars for five similar buildings nationwide.
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Willis L. Moore
The
Weather Bureau
State University
State Weather Service
Univerity
United States
Moore
Wilson
Jesse
Government Victory in Germany Berlin
The government secured a decisive win in the general election held Friday for a new Reichstag. Liberal radical and conservative supporters of Prince von Bülow’s colonial policy won at least 20 seats, while the socialists suffered a defeat losing 17 or 18 seats.
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Germany
Berlin
Fridau
Reichstag
Prince von Buelow
Investigation Begins Into International Harvester Trust
Washington officials from the Department of Commerce and Labor through the Bureau of Corporations have opened an inquiry into the International Harvester company. The probe aims to examine business practices and potential antitrust concerns affecting the Harvester Trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvester Trust
Washington
Department of Commerce and Labor
Bureau of Corporations
International Harvester Company
Havana Doctor Claims Leprosy Cure
A government commission reports that Dr. Matias Duque of the contagious diseases hospital in Havana Cuba has probably found a cure for leprosy. Two lepers given for experiments years ago show no exterior traces of the disease.
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Havana
Cuba
Matias Duque
Subterranean Lake Feeds Mammoth Spring in Oregon County
In Oregon county a hidden underground lake feeds Mammoth Spring, the world’s largest, delivering about 60,000 cubic feet of water per minute. Even when the canyons fill and the natural bridge arches are submerged, Mammoth Spring’s volume remains unchanged, though the spring spans 18 acres and reaches 200 feet deep with crystal water.
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Oregon County
Mammoth Spring
Sleet Damages Historic Trees At Missouri Capitol
A severe sleet storm wrecked trees on the Missouri state grounds and around the governor’s mansion in Jefferson City. Large branches and many oaks around Division No. 3 and near the old supreme court building were split, leaving several majestic trees reduced to stumps after years of prominence.
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Jefferson City
State House
Capitol
Missouri Supreme Court
Division No. 3
Supreme Judges
Electric Line Plans Construction Soon for KC Springfield Route
Co C McMann of Nevada, general manager of the proposed Kansas City Springfield & Southern Electric railway, said construction would start within 60 days. Right of way is secured except nine miles, with franchises granted along the route except Stockton and Springfield, where promises have been made.
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Co. C. McMann
Nevada
Kansas City
Springfield & Southern Electric Railway
Stockton
Springfield
Farmers Warn of Missouris Expensive Land Risk
The piece argues Missouri farm land has risen one third in five years and predicts prices will not drop. it notes low farm incomes and large immigrant influx, warning that $50 per acre Missouri land will soon be a memory as farmers face a losing game selling basic goods.
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Missouri
Mississippi Senator Telegram Sparks Guthrie Meeting
A Guthrie Oklahoma convention opened Friday morning as a telegram from Senator McLauren of Mississippi was read. The message urged against embedding Jim Crow into the state constitution, noting that upon admission, new legislation would be just as effective.
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Guthrie
Okla
A. Ripple
Washington
Senator McLauren
Mississippi
Farmers Afternoon Session Deliberations In Lower House
In a Friday afternoon gathering the lower house, while the senate did not convene, heard discussions on roads fourth class cities justice court practice and country schools. The body ordered bills to engrossment amid spirited exchanges over the Carter bill restricting intoxicants.
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Senate
House
Justice Court
Farmer Newton Crowder Death by Own Action Near Butler
Newton Crowder a farmer seven miles north of Butler killed himself with a 22 caliber rifle in his hay loft at home. His body was found with a suicide note in the mailbox stating his intention. He had recently lost money in a bank failure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton Crowder
Butler
Butler Man Targets Family With Butcher Knife Rampage
A Butler resident with a recurring knife mania forced his family to flee during sleet and then used a trusted butcher knife to destroy all bedding in the home. Local stores have been prohibited from selling him knives due to his hobby.
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Butler
Frisco Plans Oil Fueled Locomotives On Divisions
Frisco officials say a number of passenger locomotives on the St. Louis and Springfield divisions will be converted to oil burners. Crude oil will replace coal, promising cheaper fuel and reduced dirt and cinders from steam power.
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Frisco
St. Louis
Springfield
Hogs Help The Farm On Missouri Soil Fertility
The Missourian explains hogs fertilize land by returning nitrogen potassium and phosphorus to the soil. It compares selling a ton of pork valued at 5.71 dollars to the value of the corn used to produce that pork at 36.91 dollars in soil nutrients.
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Missouri
Missourian
Died on His Birthday In Pleasant Hill
John Wamsley father of Harry R Walmsley sm qx representative and author of the present game law died in Pleasant Hill. Walmsley died on his eighty first birthday anniversary.
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John Wamsley
Harry R. Walmsley
W. Quinlan
Pleasant Hill
Mr. Walmsley
Swarm Report At Presbyterian Church in Marshall
A swarm or hive incident occurred at a Presbyterian church in Marshall. Local crews responded to secure the area and investigate the source of the swarm while church authorities coordinated safety precautions for attendees.
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Marshall
Saais
Missouri Good Roads Society Plans Convict Labor Highways
The Good Roads Society of Missouri met in Jefferson City and agreed to a bill for state funded road construction using convict labor. The proposed routes would link Kansas City and St. Louis and run north to south through the state as fully as possible.
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Good Roads Society of Missour
Jefferson ‘City
Kansas City
St. Louis
Carrellton Teachey Dead at 55
J. Earp, principal of Debsce, died within five minutes. He was 55 years old.
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Carrellton Teachey
Earp
Debsce
Fragmentary OCR Notes Prompt Flickers of English
The readable text shows garbled phrases about games pistols shots and defiance with scattered references to Chicago Daily and summer goods. It mentions Starchames and Pula White goods and a partial quote about perfection and finish.
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Chicago
Scrupulous Sea Senator Spooner Prides Congress Talks
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Senator Spooner of Wisconsin criticizing fellow congressmen and defending congressional junkets. The garbled text hints at expense concerns and senate debates about travel and government funding.
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Spooner
Senate
Dever Barber
Awful Eye Trouble Repaired by Cuticura Remedies
Mrs Abbott of Fulton County New York recounts a case of severe eczema and eye infection in her one and a half year old daughter. After multiple doctors failed and wrong beliefs, a Cuticura remedy set cost one dollar and within a week the child's skin improved and the eye healed, though eyesight was not restored. Mr and Mrs Abbott advocate Cuticura for skin and blood impurities.
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Doctor No
Osw
Wong
Cura
Pape
Mrs. Abbott
R. F
Fultonwego Co
N. Y
Time Endures Yet Duty Delights No Delay
Quote reflects Martineau on timeless truth that no duty should be postponed and every moment demands action. It emphasizes immediacy and personal obligation in daily conduct and moral choices.
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Martineau
Bring Good Health Dr Williams Pink Pills Story
A West Bay City woman describes severe illness after a cold and grip lasting years. She credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for restoring strength, easing breathing and stomach pain, and improving overall health after ineffective prior care.
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Rae
Kemthan
Anwa
Brembers
Supreme Court
Bonis
United Ee Mad
Eras Oa
Crookes
Lonton
Root
Pansme
Nicaragua
Hondurs
Corinto
Racine Wotur
Florida Beach
Rene Reghraind
Jefferson Cy
Crossley
Willard
Gst. Louis
Shope
Anderson
McDavid
Cooper
Stubbernese Costa
John C. Foreman
Paris
North
Foreman
At the Reupon
Nolen
J. H. Whitecotten
Monroe County
He Mel
Han
Soves
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