Cuban Revolutionists Unite with Gomez in Cuba
In Havana a meeting with General Gomez and fellow revolutionists ended long standing differences. Gomez stated unity over opinion, embracing Lacret and Santa Lucia as support for Cuba’s independence. The crowd cheered as reconciliation appeared to prevail among leaders.
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Gomez
Havana
Agramonte
Lucret
Marquis of
Santa Lucia
Senor Larrainz
Union of Hearts
Cisneros
Cuba
Lacret
Railroads Win Suit Over Chicago Stockyards Charge
Judge Kohlsaat ruled the Interstate Commerce Commission’s $2 per carload terminal charge unlawful but the railroads won a victory. The court found the fee unreasonable yet denied enforcement of lowering to $1 for equity. The ruling centers on charges for using stockyards tracks rather than the Chicago rate itself.
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VA Commerce Commission
Chicago
Cuicano
Interstate Commerce Comission
Kohlsaat
Federal
Interstate Commerce Commission
Kohisaat
Union Stockyards Company
Union
Prison Sentences Upheld for Philadelphia Oleomargarine Fraud
In Philadelphia two wholesale oleomargarine dealers Joseph Wilkins of Washington and Howard Butler of Philadelphia were jailed after two years of legal action for violating oleomargarine sale laws. Wilkins received six months and a $1500 fine while Butler got four months and a $500 fine for removing brands from packages. The case marks the first prison sentences under these laws. Miners Will Resist With Arms in Cheyenne are reported as grim amid a Diafhoudville coal strike.
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Philadelphia
Supreme Court
Joseph Wilkins
Washington
Howard Butler
Wilkins
Butler
Digestive health and appetite linked to body cleansing
An article argues that good appetite depends on clean stomach and bowels and that digestion failures arise from toxins in the liver and blood. It touts Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a remedy to purify blood, restore appetite, and rebuild vitality, citing a Columbus man’s chronic catarrh and liver issues.
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Dr. Pierce
John A. Calloway
2Th Street
Columbus
Gacettes
Rig Aad
Women mob forces Diamondville mine operators to flee
A group of 300 women and girls armed with guns clubs and knives marched on the Diamondville Coal and Coke mines in Wyoming. Operators fled while miners dragged from sites were beaten and one man was shot. Deputies could not stop the attack and further trouble is feared as the company plans to resume operations.
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Cheyenne, Wy
Diamondville Coal and Coke Company
Diamondville
Fight for Reese's Liberty
John Mitchell president of the United Mine Workers announces immediate legal action to free John P. Reese from Fort Scott Kansas jail. Habeas corpus proceedings will be filed with Judge Williams and a U S circuit court hearing planned. The union covers all legal expenses and seeks swift release. Additional note reports arrest of miner Kelly in Fort Smith Arkansas on contempt of court charges.
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Indianapolis
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers
Fort Scott
Kan
John P. Reese
Mitchell
Kansas
Williams
United States Circuit Court
Reese
Fort Smith, Ark
United States Court
Allen
Springfield
Kelly
Winter Wheat Prospects Improve Amid Mild November
November's mild weather boosted winter wheat across the nation with rainfall above average from Texas to Nebraska. Wheat has rooted well and remains in excellent condition though Hesd fly damage is reported and moisture shortages affect Ohio and Michigan. Rank growth is widespread and in Illinois Kansas and Oklahoma much land is being pastured. Acreage is reported to be increasing.
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Washington
Texas
Oklahoma
Kansas
Nebraska
Iowa
Ohio
Michigan
Illinois
Big Sugar Combine Contemplates 200 Million Trust
Havemeyer leads a potential 200 million dollar trust as American Sugar and Glucose Refining firms, with options on Arbuckle Sugar and Doscher firms and plans to consolidate independent refineries. A definite proposal from glucose interests awaited as Chicago reps travel to New York.
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Chicago
New York
Supreme Court Rules Against Pipe Manufacturers Trust
In Washington on December 5 the United States Supreme Court ruled the Ad dystone pipe case unconstitutional. The decision, delivered by Justice Peckham, held that the combination of pipe manufacturers to produce pipe was not a valid trust. The ruling also affirmed the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals opinion.
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Wasnixaton
United States Supreme Court
Peckham
Court of Appeals For
Sixth Circuit
Trusts to Remove From Hinds Crivaco
The Chronicle reports that corporations with over 500 million in capital plan to move headquarters from Illinois to the east due to anti trust actions by Illinois lawmakers and courts. Major firms preparing to quit include Federal Steel and American Tin Plate, Glucose Sugar Refining, and Whisky trust. A separate item notes Judge Gibbons appointing John F M O Donnell receiver for the Combination Investment company as bucket shop speculation tied to investors nationwide.
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Hinds
Crivaco
the Chronicle
Illinois
Ilinois
Federal Steel Company
American Tin Plate _company
Glucose Sugar Refining Company
Whisky Trust
Cuiiaco
Judge Gibbons
John TF. O'Donnell
Crash at English Switch Kills Six on Denver and Rio Grande
Six people die and several are seriously hurt when a rear collision occurs at English Switch six miles east of Salida as Train No. 6 bound for Grand Junction and Durango is halted for an obstruction. Victims include EK Oscoon and H R Matthews of Denver and Peter Barnes of Denver.
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Denver and
Rio Grande
Denver
A. M. Johnston
Oberlin
Grand Junction
Durango
New Mexico
Glenwood Springs
O. E. Osgood
J. C O. Osgood
Colorado Fuel and Iron Company
H. R. Matthews
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad
Devastating Gulf Storm Claims Cattle and Lives at Rockport
Reports from the gulf coast describe extensive property loss and fatalities from a recent storm. Bodies recovered in St Charles bay include James Sanders and two unidentified men. Thousands of sheep and hundreds of cattle were driven to the sea. rancher George A Brundrett reports over 1000 sheep killed. Hailstorms in Refugio and Arkansas counties leave ice chunks up to five inches, with over 700 cattle killed near Lamar and widespread damage to homes.
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Rockport
Tex
Gulf
James Sanders
St. Charles Bay
George A. Brundrett
Refugio
Arkansas
Lamar
British Army Estimate in South Africa Reexamined
London dispatch reports Colonel Drunker estimates the British field army at 78,500 with 174 guns, plus 20,000 to 25,000 colonial and local forces. Fifth and Sixth divisions will add 20,000 more, while cavalry and artillery afloat exceed figures. A separate Chicago item notes a Wabash passenger train striking an electric car on December 5 injuring 11, with no fatalities.
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London
South Africa
Drunker
White
Chicago
Ismore Transport Breaks Up Off Cape Town
Official dispatch reports the British transport Ismore broke up yesterday evening with her stern submerged and bow missing. All hands and 20 of 330 horses were saved, including trained chargers and gun tents. Unclear if six field guns were saved. much ware and hospital equipment were lost.
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London
Cape Town
Ismore
I 1
Cargo for the Exposition Sets Sail from Brooklyn
The United States auxiliary cruiser Prairie sails from the Brooklyn navy yard for Havre France carrying the first shipment of the government exhibit for the Paris exposition. The cargo mainly includes about a dozen carloads of structural iron and machinery building for the exhibit.
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New York
Prairie
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Havre
France
United States
Motor Cars Collide at Cleveland Street
Two motor cars collided on Willson avenue near Cleveland in a traffic incident reported from the city. No further details are provided in the readable text.
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Cleveland
Opening of the House as Roberts seating dispute unfolds
The House opened with little drama as Mormon representative Brigham Roberts faced an oath objection from Taylor of Ohio and McRae of Arkansas. Roberts seated by accident, while Henderson was elected speaker and Richardson became Democratic floor leader. A Montana memorial questioned William Clark’s senate election.
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Washington
Dec
Roberts
Utah
Taylor
Ohio
Mr. Tayler
McRae
Dem. Ark
Tayler
House
David B. Henderson
Iowa
James D. Richardson
Tennessee
Hobart
Senate
Carter
Montana
William A. Clark
No Canal Bill This Session Blocks Nicaragua Plans
Washington reports no action on government aid for a Nicaragua canal this session. Rep Hepburn plans to introduce a canal bill but faces opposition and the missing report of the isthmian canal commission preventing passage.
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New York
Herald
Washington
Nicaragua Canal
Congress
Hepburn
Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Isthmian Canal Commission
Treasury estimates for appropriations in 1901 fiscal year
The secretary of the treasury sent to the House of Representatives the estimated appropriations for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1901. The total is 631,081,994 dollars, up 38,033,616 from the current year and up 34,235,024 from the year before.
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Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
House of Representatives
Financial BE In the House Introduced as Bill No 1
The financial bill drafted by a Republican special committee was introduced in the House by Representative Overstreet of Indiana. It was designated Bill No 1 on the House records and the text, issued last week, will be preserved as far as possible.
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House
Washington
Representative Overstreet
Indiana
Miller Captured 1 floritress
Chicago dispatch reports a telegram to Mooney and Boland Detective Agency confirming the capture of a person labeled as a floritress connected with William F. Miller. The notice indicates Miller is accused of involvement in a case related to alleged Deon activities.
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Tribune Publishing Co
Dillon
Diafhoudville Coal Mines
Donahue
Avithin
Diamondville, WY
Reese’s Liberty
Winter Wheat Prospects
BIG Sugar Combine
Pipe Trust
Melae
Brigham H. Roberts
New York City
Vstar
Gentlewoman Publishing Company
Hewoman Building
N. Y
Tly
Ely Brothers
Warren St
N.Y
Oxford
Bompare
Holyands
Hitle
Josephus
Hopiers
Land of Christ of Holy Laws
Lincoln
Inter. S. S
Stanley
Africa
Fuyeta Ari Garlyle
Walker Publishing Co
van Buren
Rocky Mountains
THE
Burlington
Rock Island
Santa Fe
Missouri Pacific
Aspen
Glennwood Springs
Leadville
Cripple Creek
Alasd
W. H. Donnellt
Salt Lake City
Ene
Missouri
Pacific Railway
Kansas City
ST Louis
Colorado
Union Station
St. Louis & West
E. J. Fuxyny
H. B. Koossa
T.P
P. A. Saur
Lake Orry
Ura
Rio Grand
Pueblo
Colorado Springs
All Points
B. FE
H. M. Cushing
Tray
Pas
City
OPER
Golo
Necessary”’ Magazine
American Monthly Review OF Reviews
American Monthly
Dreyfus
Albert Shaw
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