Canada seeks all sea access in Alaskan boundary case
London reports Attorney General Finlay argues Canada seeks every coastal access in the Alaska boundary commission session. Finlay's lucid explanation wins thanks from Chief Justice Alverstone and allies Root and Lodge. American counsel vows to prove the treaty aims a water barrier, not territory transfer.
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London
Finlay
Canada
Alaskan Boundary Commission
Alverstone
Messrs
Root
Lodge
Associated Press
United States
David T. Watson
Pittsburg
Alaska
Russia
Great Britain
Panama Canal Treaty Appears Dead as Day Ends
Washington reports say the Panama treaty is dead at the 4 pm close of business, with eight hours left for Colombian congress action. Rumors claim President Marroquin of Colombia may be empowered to negotiate, affecting Roosevelt options under the Spooner Act or pursuing Nicaragua route.
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Washington
State Department
Panama
Beaupre
Bogota
Horran
Marroquin
Congress
Roosevelt
Spooner
True Refinement Scene Commands Hidden Task
In a period tone, a character instructs a footman to place a white kid glove on a finger post at a bend in the road before guests arrive. The brief action hints at coded symbolism or ceremonial etiquette within a refined setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silas Sopephat
John
Directors Elected for New Independent Packing Company
Kansas City September 23 promoters of a newly formed independent packing company met to discuss organization and financing. A 5 million dollar capital stock is planned with 1000000 shares at 50 each. The board includes E S Gosney, H A Jastro, C F Andrews, A Watkins and many other directors from multiple states. The first board meeting is expected in Denver next month to elect officers and finalize financing plans.
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Kansas City
Independent Packing Company
Packers’ Combination
E. S. Gosney
Arizona
H. A. Jastro
California
C. F. Andrews
A. Watkins
Nebraska
Noah Newbanks
J. Buel
South Dakota
J. C. Campbell
Paul Russell
T. H. Walker
George Plume
Kansas
FE. B. Frayser
T. Williams
Indian Territory
J. T. Brown
Wm. Lindsey
Montana
L. F. Whson
B. B. Bennett
W. &. Hassell
S. B. Lucas
Texas
F. W. Late
N. H. Genry
Missouri
J. W. Springer
Frank Benton
C. F. Martin
Colorado
J. H. Gwynn
Oregon
Chas. F. Martin
National Live Stock Association
Denver
Ministers and salaries stir Unitarian Congress debate
In Atlantic City on September 23 the National Unitarian Congress debated retiring allowances after a lengthy executive session. Professor John M. Taylor and C. W. Ames delivered addresses on the minister's need, with Ames noting a good minister cannot be secured for 1200 a year and must be highly literate and intellectual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Unitarian Congress of Christian Churches
John M. Taylor
Amherst
Mass
C. W. Ames
St. Paul
Ames
Farwell Dies Ex Senator Charles B Farwell Passes Away
Ex Senator Charles B Farwell died at his Lake Forest home after months of illness from heart trouble. A Chicago figure in politics since 1844 he also excelled in real estate and banking. Born in Steuben County New York eighty years ago, he leaves three daughters Mrs Reginald Dekoven Mrs Dudley Winston Mrs Robert Chatfield Taylor and a son Walter Farwell.
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Chicago
Charles B. Farwell
Lake Forest
Farwell
Ogle County
Illinois
C. V. Farwell & Co
Steuben County
New York
Reginald Dekoven
Dudley Winston
Robert Chatfield Taylor
Walter Farwell
KODOL Digestive Aid Promises Quick Stomach Relief
Advertises KODOL as a digestives cure for indigestion dyspepsia and stomach and bowel troubles. Claims to purify sweeten and stimulate the stomach and digestive organs while soothing nerves and aiding heart and brain function. Bottles priced at $1.00 with larger size offered at 50c.
Renewed Refunding Authorized for 2 Percent Bonds
Secretary Shaw allows renewed refunding totaling 20 million dollars due to scarce 2 per cent bonds for circulation and government deposits. Of 517 million issued, 480 million is held for circulation and deposits. Redeem 5 percent bonds maturing Feb 1, 1904. Subtreasuries instructed to redeem on presentation. Banks may substitute approved state and municipal bonds at 75 percent of value.
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Washington
Shaw
Tragic double death found in Chicago luxury district
Police believe murder and suicide after two well dressed bodies are found on a south side vacant lot. Woman about twenty with names Laurie and Sherman on clothing. man about thirty with initials D O R on linen. A revolver held by the man and a bullet through the woman’s lung link the scene.
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Laurie
Sherman
Gardenville Fire Destroys Industrial Village in Buffalo Area
The industrial central village of Gardenville near Buffalo was wiped out by a fire that consumed multiple buildings including the post office. Loss is estimated at $100,000 and is covered by insurance.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Gardenville
Refugees From Lozengrad Reach Burgas in Recent Days
Sofia reports ten thousand refugees from Lozengrad district arrived at Burgas in the last few days per official advices.
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Sofia
Lozengrad
Burgas
Massachusetts Superior Court Case Details on Forgery Case
The Massachusetts Superior Court in Boston sentenced Edward A. Cranston for forgery and swindling to ten to fifteen years in state prison. He denied the name Cranston, claiming Edward Augustus Condit. Records link Condit to nationwide stock broker fraud, with a history dating to 1872, including prior convictions as W. S. Carson and later arrests in Wisconsin and Chicago.
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Maseny
Boston
Edward A. Cranston
Cranston
Edward Augustus Condit
Watts
Condit
East
W. 8
Carson
Wisconsin
Chicago
Burial of Prof Max Wright Goes Low Cost in Grand Rapids
In Grand Rapids on September 23 the body of Prof Max Wright of Leland Stanford University was buried in a plain pine box costing under 2.50. The simple funeral, ordered by the professor, avoided lavish rites and directed 200 of his funds to a public fountain in memory. His father acted as undertaker and delivered a brief address at the grave.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Max Wright
Leland Stanford University
Wright
Professor Wright
Old Time Telegraphers Meet in Milwaukee Reunion
The twenty third annual reunion of Old Time Telegraphers and Historical Association and Society of United States Telegraph Corps convened in Milwaukee Wisconsin on September 23. President Fry opened the session in the Merchants and Manufacturers’ assembly room and Colonel William Bender Wilson awarded the Morse medal. Acting Mayor Corcoran delivered the welcome. Henry C. Robinson of Camden New Jersey, who sent the first telegram from a balloon, attends among others.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Old Time Telegraphers and Historical Association
Society of United States Telegraph Corps
Fry
Merchants’ and Manufacturers’association
Morse
William Bender Wilson
Corcoran
Henry C. Robinson
Camden
N. J
Settlement disputed in coal lands case with government
Denver reports D C Beaman secretary for Colorado Fuel and Iron denies a settlement with the government in the coal lands lawsuit. He says the company’s land is legally entered and will be defended. no move toward any compromise is contemplated.
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Denver
Government Land
Colorado Fuel and Iron Company
D. C. Beaman
Coal and Iron Company
Dallas Man Appointed Groesbeck Bank Receiver
Washington announces Thomas H. Thornton of Dallas Texas as permanent receiver for Groesbeck National Bank Groesbeck Texas replacing J. W. Hertford National Bank Examiner. Change to take effect once bank assets are listed and transferred.
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Washington
Thomas H. Thornton
Dallas, Tex
Groesbeck National Bank of
Groesbeck, Tex
National Bank
J. W. Hertford
Ketcham Arrested in Lake Charles Fraud Claim
W S Ketcham is jailed after being arrested in Lake Charles charged with obtaining 119 from B F Hetrick. He claimed to be an agent of a Denver trust company authorized to collect money, which the company denies.
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Lake Charles
W. S. Ketcham
B. F. Hetrick
Ketcham
Denver
Comany
Feud Ends in Fatal Stabbing of Robert Penland
Ashville N C Sept 23 Robert Penland a wealthy well known man was fatally stabbed by his nephew Henry Penland in a long standing feud. Henry Penland was jailed without bond pending trial.
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Ashville
N. C
Robert Penland
Henry Penland
Penland
Minor Matters and Texas Notes
Boston hosted a $60,000 fire Master Bakers' convention in Houston while deposits of ochre were found near Denton. Ruth Bryan became Ruth Lea Leavitt on October 3, Leavitt now widower. Trinity and Brazos Valley railway track extended to Mexia. Governor Lanham to open the Texas State fair in Dallas. An independent line connects Fort Worth and Gainesville. Several Texas post offices upgraded from fourth class. Tulsa National Bank of Tulsa authorized to do business. Texas Cotton Growers' Association urges slow cotton marketing. Texas Retail Grocers' Association approves state occupancy law.
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Master Bakers
Texas
Houston
Denton
Tex
Ruth Bryan
Leavitt
Trinity and Brazos Valley Railway
Mexia
Fort Worth
Gainesville
Tulsa National Bank of Tulsa
I. F. Capital Stock
Peters
Texas Cotton Growers’ Association
Texas Retail Grocers’ Association
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Chas. Knoblauch
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Simmons & Geue
W. C. Fountain
Burt Norwood
J. W. Catts
Brazos County
Court House
Partyrrown
Main Street
Allen Academy
Joe B Reed
de DeMaret Place
H. B. Dorsey
China Springs
County
Lord Justice
Union
the Unitarians
Atlantic City
Kodl
C. Dewitt & CO
N. M. Mc Dougald
Bryan
Dillashaw Tap
Madisonville Road
Tom Preston, Bryan
Superior
Professor
Dallas
Rhian
C. G. Parsons
Bryan, Ti
Crown Cork System
Hutchinson
Una
Coo Health
M. H. James
Irs
Otto Boehme
Haswell’s Book Store
Lanham
Ide
Egpion
Eupion
the Bryan Grocery Co
Edge Bros
Sanders Bros. & Co
Cole Bros
Thos. W
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