Chicago Coal Famine Worsens Distress In City
Severe blizzard and coal shortage plunge Chicago households into widespread distress. Authorities report a sharp rise in deaths among the young and elderly from exposure and privation. A grand jury will probe alleged coal dealer price rings and supply blocks near the city.
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Health Department
Chicago
Deneen
Hamlin
Illinois Manufacturers’ Association
Ilinois Coal Decrators’ Association
Michigan sugar beet men seek five year Cuban reciprocity plan
Michigan beet sugar producers press for a five year stability clause in the Cuban reciprocity treaty. In Washington for three days, they discuss with the Michigan delegation. Senator Burrows reports to President Roosevelt that without five year rate certainty the treaty faces opposition from sugar states.
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Washington
Michigan
Congress
Burrows
Roosevelt
Senate
Cuba
Excitement in Black Hills sparks gold ore finds
In Deadwood South Dakota January 10 word reports Gladiator Mining Company property yielding large coarse gold clusters. Gladiator, a Des Moines firm, is a major operator in Black Hills with high grade sylvanite ore. Deutsche exports to United States rise in 1902 with total value 114,405,502.
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Deadwood
Gladiator Mining Company
ig@iator
Des Moines
Black Hills
Germany
Berlin
United States
Dusseldorf
Congress Debates Militia Reform and Statehood
A retrospective of Senate and House actions from January 7 to 12 detailing opposition to militia reserve forces, Oklahoma single statehood debates, tariffs on coal, and the Philippine constabulary bill. Notable figures include Mallory Beveridge Quay Aldrich West Hale and Dingley, with coverage of private pension bills and funeral obsequies for Rep Tongue.
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Washington
Senate
Mallory
Florida
Beveridge
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Quay
Arizona
New Mexico
House
Hawaiian Islands
United States
West
Finance
Aldrich
Vest
Dingley
Philadelphia Bulletin
Hale
Philippine Constabulary
Russell
Texas
Congress
Lacy
Messrs
Carmack
Committee On Finance
Representative Tongue
Oregon
American Girls in Paris and the Gore Tragedy
A critical look at American women in Paris notes hidden dangers beyond the Gore tragedy. It warns readers that Parisian men may pursue foreigners, with chaperons often blamed, and urges travelers to travel with known American companions and avoid lone interactions with European men.
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Ellen Gore
Paris
Rome
Ohio
Roafer
New York Sun
Castro lays blockade condition before peace protocol in talks
Washington reports indicate President Castro demands the blockade be raised before Minister Bowen drafts the protocol for settling allied claims. Bowen acts as Venezuela’s negotiator with possible Italian backing. The United States will apply moral influence in support.
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Washington
Bowen
Venezuela
Castro
Italy
United States
Segregation Is Now a Fact at University of Chicago
Chicago reports a quiet shift as junior college students begin using separate recitation rooms for the first time since the university's opening a decade ago. The change unfolds smoothly before chapel hour with no public demonstration. Rodrick-Hallwood wed a Finnish girl from Findland, and Van Albert-Oh comments on the Finnish connection.
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Chicago
University of Chicago
Rodrick—Hallwood
Findland
van Albert
Chicago News
Growth of the Drug Habit Across the Nation
The Boston Globe reports growing and fierce appetite for stimulating drugs. Inquiries from physicians nationwide show widespread secret drug habits among patients. Hospitals and sanitariums increasingly treat drug victims, while known drugs are openly advertised. Slaves of drugs multiply and wrecks drift near the shore.
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Boston Globe
Kaiser’s ban on French champagne provokes covert French wines
About a year ago the German emperor issued a ukase banning French champagnes at court, insisting on German brands. Officers at regimental dinners reportedly drank French wine in German labels, with one tale claiming the emperor himself dined with officers and unknowingly drank the forbidden liquid.
Odell’s careful method for state papers described
The passage portrays Governor Odell of New York as meticulous in preparing annual messages. He studies each topic in depth, writes a section, then moves to the next. After drafting all topics he reviews them with his secretary, revising until ready for scrutiny.
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Mademoiselle
Ellon Gore
Gov
Odell
Gov. Odell
New York
All Saints Day customs in Munich and Rome
Across Europe November first and second mark All Saints and All Souls. In Munich crowds decorate graves in St Boniface and St Michael’s vaults with roses lilies and chrysanthemums while family traditions blend with prayers and processions. In Rome the Pantheon’s dedication to martyrs and saints traces centuries of observance as All Saints spreads through England France and Germany.
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Europe
Munich
All Saints
St. Boniface
Bruder Johannes
St. Michael’s
Germany
All Souls
Pantheon
Rome
Boniface IV
Phocas
England
France
Gregoryv
Lewis
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