Cable connects United States with Hawaii completing Pacific link
The first transpacific cable section linking San Francisco and Honolulu was completed near Molokai channel. Signals passed between the islands just after 11 pm San Francisco time, with Honolulu replying at 11:03. Governor Dole and President Roosevelt received the initial messages, and the line opened for business with ceremonies along the shore at Fan Soncie Beach.
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Jan
Pacific Cable
United States
Pacific
Molokai Channel
San Francisco
Fan Soncie Beach
Molohai
Silvertown
King Street
Market Street
Honolula
T Honolulu
Dole
Roosevelt
Hawaii
Washington
White House
Wondunin
Clarence H. Mackay
John Mackay
Henry B. Cooper
Territory of Hawaii
Associated Press
Allies Capture Ship as Venezuelan Fleet Seized
In Porto Cabello the blockading allies captured all Venezuelan vessels in the inner harbor and landed troops on the wharf. The occupation was brief with no resistance, sparking great local excitement. Paris reports Caracas faces revolutionary pressure, a looming forced loan, and strained government resources affecting both foreigners and locals.
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Porto Cabello
Venezuela
Paris
Caracas
Topaz Jewel Made For Pope Leo XIII Jubilee
Catholics worldwide prepare to present Pope Leo XIII with a nearly four pound topaz jewel. It is being carved in Rome by skilled workers and will depict the papal arms and Christ breaking bread. Public notices will be displayed in Roman Catholic churches.
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Leo XIII
New York
Rome
Christ
Philippine reports urge Congress action on island welfare
The Philippine commission and Governor Taft warn of rising ladronism amid famine and cholera. Taft notes Mindanao hesitates on a popular government, the need to fund food imports, and drastic agriculture losses from water buffalo destruction. Martial law may be needed to curb unrest.
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Philippine Commission
W. H. Taft
War Department
Congress
Taft
Mindanao
Mohammient
Covernor Taft
Tati
Philippine
Archine
Cavite
Senate considers coal duties and rail shipping probes
The Senate debated suspending the coal duty for ninety days to aid New England mills, with Culberson urging removal of the anthracite tax and hearings sought on railroad price control. Hearst charges spurred sharp exchanges as the session adjourned at 2. The House failed to pass a general army staff bill under suspended rules, ending with a call of the house and a near-quorum adjournment.
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New England
Culberson
Platt
Connecticut
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Jones
Arkansas
W. R. Hearst
Nelson
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
House
Tolstoi's Strength Failing Amid Alarming Reports
Berlin dispatches report Tolstoi's condition worsening as his family gathers at Usnaya Holraya. His heart action is weak and camphor injections given. Doctors regarded Christmas night as hopeless, though the count rallied briefly.
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Berlin
Tolstoi
Usnaya Holraya
Miss Barber to Wed Denver Attorney Hartzell in Canton
Miss Mary Barber niece of Mrs. McKinley will wed Ralph Hartzell a Denver attorney and Canton family member at 6 this evening. Mrs. McKinley will attend the ceremony with about 150 guests invited, including relatives and close friends.
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Canton
Ohio
Mary Barber
McKinley
Ralph Hartzell
Denver
Hartzell
Trusts Fight State Rights and Arbitration Policy
A Newark dinner speech by President Baer of the real trust warns against bolstering private monopolies through federal versus state powers. The Kansas City platform favors state control with federal action against cross border conspiracies. The piece advocates licensing trusts, emphasizes arbitration for Venezuela, and urges senatorial outreach on southern delegates.
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Real Trust
Newark
Pennsylvania Society
Congress
Washington
Bgaer
Mr. Baer
Coal Trust
United States
Pennsylvania
Kansas City
Supreme Court
Kansas City Platform
Sentiment for direct election of senators grows in Illinois
The Chicago Record-Herald notes rising support for popular election of senators. In Illinois 451 319 voters favored direct senator election, a majority of over 21 000, despite a Republican state ticket majority of about 6 000. The piece argues for a constitutional convention and calls out opposition from prominent figures. It also mentions Oklahoma statehood debates and Rockefeller Harpers University funding, with ties to ship subsidies and monetary policy debates.
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Chicago Record-Herald
Illinois
Depew
Political Riffs and Quotes From a 1903 Era
A compilation of terse opinions on statehood, charity relief, railroads and politics. Topics include Republican strategy on territories, Salvation Army aid on Christmas, mail car costs influencing elections, silver dollar value, Kansas outrages, tariffs, and Boer histories in Britain.
Republicans weigh Providence thanks over Philippine blame
A shallow political piece notes Republicans may praise Providence for good crops rather than blame Him for Philippine mistakes. It argues trusts owe the public decent treatment, and that the administration has shown no clear effort to ensure this.
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Providence
Philippines
Ose
The Sunday School Lesson on Philippians 4
A compact study of Paul’s letter to the Philippians highlights steadfastness unity mutual help and joy in the Lord. It emphasizes forbearance trust and contentment, linking Christian character to peace and obedience under Christ.
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Philippi
Jesus
iSuedias
Nedia
Philippian Church
Jay
God
Butler
Apostle
Christ
Build on Sure Foundation for Twenty Years of Life
The passage urges focusing on the first twenty years as the core of life. It stresses that happiness and usefulness later depend on how those early years are spent, shaping memory and character. It advocates forming right habits and cultivating good tastes during youth to secure a better future.
Dodd's Kidney Pills Reach Whatcom Patient Recovers
Mrs. A M Ferguson, who came from Winnipeg, recalls using Dodd's Kidney Pills for Bright's Disease in Winnipeg. After two years in Whatcom the illness returned with swollen legs and mobility issues. A druggist finally supplied the pills and her health began to improve, with others in Whatcom following suit.
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Whatcom
Wash
A. M. Ferguson
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Dodd
United States
Bright
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