McComas defends coal tariff before Ways and Means panel
Delegations from miners and mining supporters urge retention of the bituminous coal duty. Mr. McComas, backed by Virginia General Imboden and several miners, argues protection sustains domestic coal and labor, outlines tariff history, production growth, and warns against reciprocity with Canada.
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Washington
Tis
Ways and Means
Mr. McComas
General Imboden
Virginia
McComas
Pacific
Coos Bay
Newport
Oregon
Seattle
Renton
South Prairie
Carbon Hill
Mount Diablo
California
Vancouver Island
Pacific Coast
Atlantic
Alleghenies
Nova Scotia
Canada
Suward
Clearfield
George Creek
Beech Creek
Meena
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Elk Garden
Chesapeake & Ohio
ISUT
Tidewater
Norfolk
Baltimore
Newport News
Philadelphia
New York
Maryland
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Boston
Portland
Atlantic Seaboard
Atlantic Coast
Two Sailors Die After Union Pacific Collides at Sea
A Union Pacific steamer struck the Clan McKenzie at Coffin Rock on the Columbia River sinking the British vessel. Two colored sailors Charles Austin and Matthew Reid were killed instantly in their bunks. Charles Fish wounded but not fatally. The Oregon carried cargo and passengers to San Francisco. the Clan McKenzie from Rio Janeiro in ballast may be raised.
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Union Pacific
Portland
Ore
McKenzie
Coffin Rock
Columbia River
Charles Austin
Matthew Reid
Clan McKenzie
Oregon
Charles Fish
San Francisco
Rio Janeiro
Newfoundland's New Ministry Formed in Newfoundland
Halifax reports the new Newfoundland ministry roster with Sir William V. Whiteway as attorney-general and premier, Robert Bond as colonial secretary, Richard H. O'Dwyer receiver-general, John Studdy financial secretary, James Day board of works chair, Henry B. Woods solicitor-general, and A M Makay and A W Harvey without portfolio. Nominations set for January 7 and election for January 14, with likely contests in every case.
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Newfoundland
Haifax
N.S
William V. Whiteway
Robert Bond
Richard H. O'Dwyer
John Studdy
Board of Works
James Day
Henry B. Woods
A. M. Makay
A. W. Harvey
Influenza Epidemic Hits Cities Across the Northeast
New York and Brooklyn report large influenza cases with severe muscular pains and debility. Pneumonia deaths rise, nine week totals climb past 100 in the latest week, while officials deny danger and note many clerks and public workers laid up.
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New York
Brooklyn
Willing to Arbitrate Knights of Labor Leather Workers
In Willing to Arbitrate Knights of Labor leather workers in Woevrn Massachusetts argue that product shrinkage was offset by cheaper raw materials and lower wages. They state manufacturers refused negotiations, necessitating a strike, and express willingness to arbitrate the disputed issues.
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Mayer
Baltimore
Atlantic Slope
Tidewater
Unite States
Woevrn
Mass
Knights of Labor
Governor Orders Militia to Quell Threatened Riot in Tyler County
Austin Texas December 28 refers that the governor has information of a threatened riot in Tyler County and has ordered militia to aid the sheriff in keeping the peace. A conference with the attorney general agreed he will attend the habeas corpus trial of Fort Bend citizens arrested for murder by the U S marshal, whom they deem without warrant of law.
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Austin
Tex
Tyler County
Fort Bend
Repeal of commercial traveler tax eyed in Monterey
Information from Monterey reports the state and city tax on commercial travelers will be repealed January 1, leaving only the small federal tax. Merchants realize they harmed themselves by enacting the tax.
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New Orleans
the Times- Democrat
Laredo
Monterey
Heirs sue Red Men Fraternal over hydrophobia policy
Heirs of Jilman A. Kimball of Middleton sue Red Men's Fraternal Accident Association for 5000 dollars claiming Kimball died of hydrophobia, while the company argues the death was not accidental and not payable under the policy.
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Casters
Mass
Jilman A. Kimball
Middleton
Red Men's Fraternal Accident Association
Kimball
Bell’s Gap and Clearfield railroad to consolidate
Stockholders voted to merge the Bell's Gap and the Clearfield and Jefferson lines into the Pennsylvania and Northwestern Railroad Company. Charles F. Berwind was elected president.
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Pau.apelphia
Bell's Gap
Clearfield and
Jefferson
Pennsylvania and Northwestern Railroad Company
Charles F. Berwind
Natural Gas Blast Hurts Inmate in Jamestown Fire
A natural gas explosion in the Bush block on East Second Street, Jamestown, last night caused $1 in damage to the building and severely burned Hattie Baker, a resident.
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Jamestown
N. Y
Bush Block
East Second Street
Hattie Baker
A Kind Friend Remedy Advertised By Local Druggist
An old notice touts a cure named a Kind Friend for rheumatism gout aches and sores offered by W Tarnor’s drug store. It warns neglecting cough or cold risks consumption and claims Puritan Cough and Consumption Cure is free at W EB furner's druggist.
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W. Tarnor
W. EB. Furner
Vigor and Vitality Bring Health to Body Parts
Quick restoration of energy and vitality claimed for the whole body. Claims purify and vitalize the blood, tone the stomach, strengthen kidneys and liver, refresh the brain, and clear the mind for improved mood. Ends with promotional offer.
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Narsparilla
Russian influenza reaches Chicago with rising cases
Dr. T O Summers, who has treated in two Russian epidemics, reports fifteen influenza cases in Chicago since last Monday and predicts citywide spread within a week. Dr Montgomery of the health office notes several suspected cases but cannot confirm the Russian strain yet.
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Chicago
T. O. Summers
Russia
Montgomery
Health Office
Influenza Cases Reported in Columbus Mild So Far
In Columbus on December 28 authorities report numerous influenza cases but of mild type. Health board says the epidemic will not become malignant and sufferers continue about their duties. Most cases affect children and young people, with some state politicians in town for the senatorial contest sneezing amid hotel corridors.
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Columbus
First Known Russian influenza case in Kansas
Atchison December 28 The first Kansan reported seized with Russian influenza is Sen James J Ingalls. He came down with a cold and aches Thursday night and by Friday was stiff sneezing all day. He planned to address the State Teachers association in Topeka but remains at home for safety. He hopes to travel to Washington with his family Sunday evening.
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Atchison, Kan
James J. Ingalls
State Teachers’ Association
Topeka
Washington
Influenza Epidemic Reported in Oma wa Nebraska
Oma wa Neb Dec 28 La Grippe or Russian influenza is prevailing in epidemic form with about two thirds of residents ill. It is mild, only about half confined to bed with prompt medical care. No deaths reported. Physicians view it as an evolved epi zootic and treatable by this diagnosis.
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Washingvon
Capt
Bassett
Senate
Capitol
House
Omawa
Neb
Cleveland
La Grippe Widely Present In Philadelphia Says Physician
A prominent Philadelphia homeopathic physician told an United Press representative that at least 2000 well defined La Grippe cases exist in the city. He noted all classes are affected and in some families four out of six members are ill. The disease is mild and responds to treatment in three days to a week.
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Philadelphia
United Press
A Good Grip in Albany
Albany reports an outbreak of La Grippe with mild attacks overall. In one dry goods store twenty employees are home sick. Early symptoms include nausea and sneezing resembling hay fever. Doctors warn the main danger is lung weakness potentially leading to pneumonia.
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Albany
Arpany
N. Y
la Grippe
Influenza on the Rise in Boston Amid Dengue Like Symptoms
Boston reports influenza increasing with over a tenth of residents affected. Symptoms resemble dengue fever more than typical flu, and lung affections are more common, but doctors deem the situation not alarming.
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Boston
Many Deaths in Paris on Christmas Day
Paris health department reports 816 deaths on Christmas day from all causes, far above the usual 200. One third of the population is afflicted with influenza. The editor of The Moniteur Universal and three soldiers died of the disease at Versailles yesterday.
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Paris
Health Department
Moniteur Universal
Versailles
Influenza Cases Reported in Baltimore
Several cases of influenza have been reported in Baltimore during the past few days, with health officials monitoring the spread and advising precautionary measures.
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Baltimore
Shilohs Consumption Cure Ad Urges Cough Relief
An advertisement touts Shilohs Consumption Cure as the most successful cough medicine. It claims quick relief for coughs croup bronchitis and consumption with a stated price range and a money back guarantee. Also promotes Shilohs Plaster for chest pain and Laneys Red Lion Pharmacy sales. Stonebrakers Indian Gum is praised for teething and soothing sleep in children.
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Laney's
Red Lion Pharmacy
Grippe Affects Local Pasto Employees
Report notes uncertainty about the illness and describes about thirty Pasto employees laid up with grippe symptoms including heavy cold cough back and limb pain and general malaise with no serious cases.
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Grippe
Stude
Epidemic of Colds Reaches Ricamono and Worcester
In Ricamono Va several weeks pass with influenza absent but colds spreading. Runny eyes general malaise reported. only one serious case so far. Quinine sales surge as physicians stay busy. In Worcester Mass La Grippe hits many workers with illness spreading across stores and firms. One dry goods store lists thirty sick clerks and several patients are prostrate though most cases mild.
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Ricamono
Worcester
Mass
Influenza Not Yet Reaches Cincinnati in Unseasonable Weather
Cincinnati reports no genuine influenza cases as of December 28 amid unseasonable warmth. Many people suffer sore throats and severe colds while officials note the unusual weather may raise risks.
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Cincinnati
Influenza Case Distribution Stirs Norfolk Society
Norfolk reports mild Russian influenza with up to 200 cases in the city. Most patients are in elite circles while the Negro population appears unaffected by the outbreak.
Too Rich for Louisville Insists No Influenza Epidemic
Louisville officials led by President Galt of the board of health say there is no influenza epidemic. Clinton Kelly and other top practitioners report cases labeled Russian influenza have responded to treatment and, if present, the illness is very mild.
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Louisville
Galt
Board of Health
Clinton Kelly
BurFFaLo Reports Mild Influenza Outbreak
In BurFFaLo on December 28 several cases are blamed on Russian influenza by locals, but doctors diagnose it as a mix of hard cold and imagination. No serious form of La Grippe has appeared.
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Burffalo
Zanesville in the Fashion
Influenza remains in Zanesville with a mild spread over the past week. Most serious cases only halt work for a few days and no lasting after effects have been reported.
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Zanesville
Cleveland News Briefing Reports No Influenza Epidemic
Cleveland declares influenza scarce with only isolated, nonoutbreak cases found among travelers and no signs of an epidemic.
Influenza Reports Vary Across Cities on Dec 28
In Utica and surrounding areas mild cases of cold in the head are noted while Rochester reports widespread influenza but not severe. Easton confirms grippe arriving with Telgman Lauffer and William Neimay among early victims. Milwaukee and Evansville report no epidemic yet though conditions are favorable or air is dry.
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Acsurn
N. Y
Dayton
Board of Health
Rochester
Tica
Utica
Easton
Telgman Lauffer
William Neimay
Daily Express
Milwaukee
Wis
Evansville
Ind
G. M. Young
District Attorney and Editor in Violent clash over city paper
In Ashland Wisconsin on December 28 District Attorney Rossman entered The Daily News private office and attacked Managing Editor Doyle after a series of critical articles alleging misconduct in Rossman’s handling of cases. A scuffle ensued before bystander friends separated the men as the dispute sparked wide city interest.
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Ashland
Wis
Rossman
Doyle
Daily News
Eee
Annuity to Dom Pedro Revoked Amid Plot Claims
From Nincrox Dec 28. Dr Valente reports Rio de Janeiro dispatches claim a plot to overthrow the provisional government implicated Dom Pedro. Believing the deposed emperor schemed against the new regime, rulers revoke the annuity decree.
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Valente
Rio de Janeiro
Dom Pedro
Dom Pero
Remains of Henry Lohmann Cremated in Baltimore
Henry Lohmann a 70 year old prominent German Turner and Free Thinker died on Christmas. His remains were cremated at Loudon Park yesterday with an oration by A Schmidt, superintendent of a school. The Harmonie Singing Society and a band attended the cremation service.
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Baltimore
Henry Lohmann
Louden Park
Vorwaret's Hall
A. Schmidt
Harmonie Singing Society
Celestials Fall to Highbinders in San Francisco
An ominous warning of disease follows a note about Celestials killed by highbinders in San Francisco. The piece urges readers to consider coughing and consumption and promotes a patent cure, claiming massive sales and instant relief for coughs and croup. It also recommends Shiloh’s Porous Plasters and a Laney’s Red Lion Pharmacy outlet.
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San Francisco
Highbinders
Shiloh
Laney
Red Lion Pharmaer
Our Best People Endorse Dr Acker English Remedy
A testimonial asserts Dr Acker's English Remedy surpasses all other preparations for coughs and croup. It claims immediate relief and offers a free sample, sold with a positive guarantee by Hervy Lapeya.
Unseasonable Weather Signals Dull Year End Trade
R G Dun weekly review notes end of year pause typical but worsened by unseasonable weather and money pressure. Clothing, dry goods, and footwear lag in Philadelphia Chicago and Cleveland while western roads slow collections. Iron and coal trade show mixed results with coal stagnant and iron prices firm. Exports, imports, and money markets remain strained amid cautious outlooks.
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New York
R. G. Dun & Co
Review of Trade
Eost
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Detroit
Milwaukee
Chicago
Ocean
Eee
Irom
Philiphia
Irance Lake
London
Self-Confessed Embezzler Captured in New Rochelle
Charles Slate a New Rochelle constable found a man in a hay loft who claimed to be Leander R Briggs of Foster Bailey jewelers Provissian RL and a $20000 defaulter. Slate contacted Foster Bailey who said Briggs vanished with keys and about $500. Briggs admits ten years of embezzlement and was sent back with the firm’s money missing.
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New York
Charles Slate
New Rochelle
Leander R. Briggs
Foster & Bailey
Jewelers
Provissian
Slate
Briggs
Presidential duck shoot party returns to Claremoont
The party visited the Harrison homestead at Lower Brandon sixty miles up the James river then left Commodore Bateman's yacht in carriages for Waverly. They will depart Waverly by rail toward Rio for Washington today.
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Norfolk
Harrison
Lower Brandon
James River
Claremoont
Commodore Bateman
Waverly
Norfolk and Western Railroad
Rio
Washington
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