Metropolitan Life to build tallest structure atop Madison Square
Metropolitan Life plans a 658 foot tower on the site of Dr. Parkhurst’s old church overlooking Madison Square New York. The Chicago City Council rejects a referendum on traction ordinances and opposes further delay following the Mayor’s plea for a people’s vote.
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New York
Dr. Parkhurst
Chicago
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Amityville
N. Y
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Mary Hartie
Howard Lappe
Pittsburg
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Youngstown
Ohio
Lappe
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Drowling Green
Henry
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Olie
Israel J. Goodman
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Pye
Mitry Bailes
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Pyne
Vinland
Kan
Volland
Alta Vista
Rock Island
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Siefert
Lennon
Various Brief News Items From Across Regions
Brief notes report William Fleetwood of Sycamore in Louisiana suicide. a Bangkok fire devastates the Chinese quarter with multimegadollar losses. George Cortelyou retires as Republican chairman with Harry S. New acting. Alfred E. Davis, California railroad pioneer, dies at 79. J Senfert rescued after 27 hours buried in a New York warehouse collapse. ICC order to James J Hill to address Northwest coal famine. tidal waves and a submarine earthquake affect Sri Lanka south coast. Berkman arrested with Goldman and others after an anarchist meeting in New York. Frederick R Martin shoots wife and sister-in-law then himself amid alleged family troubles.
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Sycamore
Presbyterian College
Mandeville
Bangkok
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Republican National Committee
Harry S. New
Alfred E. Davis
Pioneer
California
Alameda
James J. Pair
J. ©. Senfert
New York
Ceylon
Alexander Berkman
Ifenry
Frick
Mma Goldman
Frederick R. Martin
Portland, Ore
Pacific Biscuit Company
Emma Helms
Thirty Die In Wreck In KansAs Rock Island Collision
A Rock Island collision near Volland Kansas killed about thirty people the majority Mexican laborers. Telegraph operator John Lynes allegedly failed to deliver the hold order to No 20 leading to No 29 striking No 30. Relief trains rushed to the scene as burning cars burned.
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Kansas
Wolland
Kan
Chicago
el Paso
California
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Alta Vista
John Lynes
Volland
Lynes
Professor Lanehflin Attacks American Women Form
Chicago university professor J Lawrence Lanehflin stirs controversy with harsh class remarks on American women. He claims lack of form and grace, criticizing movement, speech, and manners as evidence of national decline. The comments ignite debate on cultural standards.
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J. Lawrence Lanehflin
Chicago University
Europe
Milk Richness Not Equal to Nutritive Value Says Dr Gilbert
Dr J A Gilbert argues in the AGclaft Record that richest milk is not most nutritious because high fat content hinders digestion and absorption. He notes protein content remains similar across milks and skim milk can be more flesh forming. He also questions Jersey cows that produce excessively rich milk.
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J. A. Gilbert
Gilbert
Jailer Ordered to End Privileges for Savannahl Harbor Fraud Suspects
Attorney General Moody learned the Georgia jailer in charge Gaynor and Green, wealthy Savannah harbor fraud convicts, granted them ground liberties and favors. He ordered local authorities to discontinue such privileges or face moving the prisoners to another confinement.
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Moody
Georgia
Gaynor and Green
Savannalh Harbor
The World’s Commerce Growth Since 1840
The world’s international commerce reached about 25 billion dollars last year, while in 1890 it was 4 billion. The increase over the half century exceeds 600 percent, marking a dramatic rise in global trade.
Oddball Quotes and Quick Grips From a Midwestern Paper
A collage of satirical lines touches on currency shortages, rail car building, reform probes, and social quirks. References include a tax chief noting scarce five dollar bills and a Nebraska divorce that hints at domestic upheaval, all sketched in a breezy, observational tone.
Wealth of Nation Shows Surging Per Capita Wealth
Census figures place June 30 1900 total US wealth at 58 8 017 506 775 averaging 1 164 75 per person. By 1904 total wealth reached 50 7 0 0 1 2 0 1 0 1 with four year gain of 14 502 005 142, population up from 15 50 0 000 to 51 5 0 0 0 0. Projections suggest further rapid increases since 1900.
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United States
Sweden
France
Germany
England
Dupe
Ito
Cea
Cause of car shortage blamed on westbound traffic
A report to President Roosevelt by Interstate Commerce Commissioner Franklin I Lane argues that North Dakota coal famine and car shortages stem from heavy westbound traffic at the lakes head, limiting coal transport to North Dakota. Lane notes forthcoming special recommendations and possible legislation.
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Roosevelt
North Dakota
Lane
Wealth of American people grows per capita in 1904
Wealth data show the per capita wealth in 1904 at not less than 1306.15 with an annual rise of about 85. The article notes ongoing gains since 1900 and compares with the United Kingdom’s total wealth. Separate fire losses at New Bedford and Sharon describe two urban blazes with substantial insured damage.
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Tury
Fist Soo
United States
United Kingdom
England
Seothasd
Wales
Ireland
Report Finds Coal Dealers Fixed Prices in Northwest
A commission report says dealers agreed to maintain prices and boycott outsiders and irregulars. It notes indisputable proof of price fixing but finds no evidence that the shortage was caused by the conspiracy or that railroads were involved.
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Northwest
Clerical Views on Race and War Outbreaks Back Home
Bishop W B Derrick of the AME in Flushing says race questions did not drive the Presidents Twenty fifth colored troops discharge. J M Doutwell to head USGS lead zinc and quicksilver statistics collection starting January first. A B C order on prepaid freight for perishables sparks a Schubt involving the Central Freight Traffic Association. Four hundred typhoid cases in Pittsburg with doctors crowding municipal hospital beds.
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W. B. Derrick
African Methodist Episcopal Church
Flushing, L. L
Twenty-fifth Regiment
J. M. Doutwell
United States Geological Survey
Central Freight Traffic Association
Pittsburg
Muniscal
Governors urge vigorous reform to curb trusts and graft
Western state governors urge sweeping anti trust and anti graft reforms. Missouri Michigan Nebraska and others call for direct election of senators lobbying bans and railroad and bank regulation. New York focuses on ballot recount and party reforms while pledging wider railroad and electoral changes.
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West
Chicago
Folk
Missouri
United States
Michigan
Warner
Sheldon
Nebraska
Hughes
Gov. McDonald
Colorado
Gov. Hughes
New York
William R. Alearst
New York City
Pension Plan Adopted by Santa Fe Railroad
The Santa Fe Railroad Company will implement a pension system affecting more than 30,000 men. The plan guarantees a minimum pension of 20 dollars per month and a maximum of 75 dollars.
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Santa Fe
Santa Fe Railroad Company
Wireless telephony success bridges Berlin to Nauen
The German Society of Wireless Telegraphy reports a successful wireless telephone link between Berlin and Nauen covering twenty four miles. Prof Slaby claims wireless telephony is solved and people may speak wirelessly with friends worldwide. The President aimed for Congress to consider the Danamua issue.
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German Society of Wireless Telegraphy
Berlin
Nauen
Slaby
Woris
Favorable trade developments boost early spring demand
The past days show money returning from the West and no major negative signals. Production resumes in key sectors with strong orders for steel, iron, rails, and shipbuilding materials, while leather and footwear demand stays solid and lumber receipts rise. Railroad bottlenecks hinder distribution as retail lines seek brisk spring clearance.
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Siren
Chicago
Dun
Distributive Trades Slow. Winter Exports Slump Amid Failures
Post holiday weather slows retail activity as clearance sales shrink stockpiles. Reports outline U S and Canadian business failures for the week ending January 3, with year to date export tallies for wheat, corn, and total exports compared to prior years. The Bradstreet Commercial Report notes reduced demand, ongoing stock cleanups, and shifting trade conditions across the season.
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Aterr
Arter
Treve
Atel
United States
Canada
Commodity price list from major markets
Chicago cattle to 87.00 hogs 6.50 sheep 5.50 wheat No 2 70s corn No 2 40c oats 34c rye 0.63 butter 27c eggs 26c potatoes 0.45 Indianapolis cattle 6.50 hogs 6.45 sheep 4.50 wheat 0.75 corn 0.42 oats 0.37 rye 0.60 St Louis cattle 6.16 hogs 4.45 sheep 0.00 wheat 0.75 corn 0.40 oats 0.87 rye 0.63 Cincinnati cattle 4.40 hogs 6.55 sheep 4.75 wheat 0.75 corn 0.44 oats 0.87 rye 0.70 Detroit cattle 5.10 hogs 0.45 sheep 7.25 wheat 0.75 corn 0.48 oats 0.87 rye 0.70 Milwaukee wheat 0.78 corn 0.39 oats 0.33 rye 0.83 barley 0.55 porkiness 16.07 Buffalo cattle 6.00 hogs 6.65 sheep 5.50 lambs 5.00 New York cattle 6.25 hogs 6.80 sheep 5.00 wheat 0.78 corn 0.52 oats 0.41 butter 0.38 exes 0.26 Toledo wheat 0.75 corn 0.43 oats 0.35 rye 0.70 clover seed 8.32
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Indianapolis
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Cincinnati
Detroit
Milwaukee
Ste
New York
Western
Toledo
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