Cable christening marks Pacific link to Honolulu
In memory of John W. Mackay eleven year old Lucille Gage christened the transatlantic cable as 40 000 spectators watched the shore end landing at San Francisco. The Newsboy hauled the cable ashore and the Silvertown headed to Honolulu at seven knot speed. City officials and Governor Gage praised the project and first messages were sent in celebration.
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John W.mackay
Silvertown
Honolulu
San Francisco
John W. Mackay
Lucille Gage
H. T. Gage
California
Pacific Coast
Newsboy
Clarence H. Mackay
Schmitz
Mr. Mackay
Mackay
Gage
Renest
Statehood Debates and Militia Bill in Congress This Week
Washington December 15 Senate seeks action on Proc tor reorganization bill for the militia with daily morning lobbies. Dillingham opposes New Mexico and Arizona admission as statehood debate continues. House observes District of Columbia day with livestock disease regulations and an urgent deficiency bill on deck.
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Senate
House
Washington
Proctor
United States
Dillingham
New Mexico
Arizona
Friends of
Agricultural Department
New England
District of Columbia
Secretary of Agriculture
Longstreet Reports Bonded Railroads and Earnings Rise
Washington December 15 General Longstreet the railroad subsidies commissioner notes most bond aided roads settled government indebtedness except the Central Branch Railway company The bond aided and land grant roads show a $20 million gain in net earnings over 1901 Leadville fire destroys property valued at $150000 including the Pap Wyman house a noted landmark
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General Longstreet
Washington
Central Branch Railway Company
Central Branch
Union Pacific Railway Company
Brodie
Board of Control
Prison Board
Joe Boot
Florence
Globe
Cuba and United States sign commercial treaty protocol
Havana reports the protocol of a Cuba United States commercial treaty signed after a palace dinner hosted by General Palma. General Bliss and Cuban officials Secretary Zaldo and Secretary Montes affixed signatures. Bliss departs for New York the following day.
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Havana
General Palma
General Bliss
Cuba
United States
Zaldo
Montes
New York
New Trial Denied for Banker and Promoter in St Louis
Judge Ryan overruled the motion for a new trial by Robert M. Snyder a banker and promoter from New York and Kansas City convicted of bribery and sentenced to five years in the Missouri penitentiary. Arrest of judgment denied and the defendant was formally sentenced with notice of appeal to the supreme court and remains on bond.
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St. Louis
Ryan
Robert M. Snyder
New York
Kansas City
Snyder
Missouri
Supreme Court
Mosby Reports on Nebraska Land Frauds
Colonel John S Mosby reported to interior department officials that land fraud investigations in Nebraska are before a state grand jury. Enforcement of the law on fences on public lands will be vigorously pressed. Kruger in Mentone France shows health slight improvement but remains consumed by sorrow over past events.
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Mosty
Wash Teac
John S. Mosb
Matt
Interior Department
Nebraska
Mosby
Kruger
Mentone
France
Bowen Asked to Intervene in Arbitration Request
A cablegram from Minister Bowen in Caracas reports Venezuela has asked him to propose arbitration to Britain and Germany over damages and injuries to their subjects during the civil war.
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Bowen
Washington
State Department
Caracas
Great Britain
Germany
To Stop Cutting of Rates
Chicago dispatch describes an argument presented on December 16 concerning methods to halt ongoing rate reductions. The report notes officials and witnesses advocating preserving existing charges and opposing further cuts to tariffs or prices.
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Chicago
Injunction Blocks Four Teen Railroads From Rate Cuts
The United States circuit court of appeals began an injunction case restraining four teen railroads from cutting rates in violation of the Sherman and interstate commerce acts. Judge Grosscup of Chicago and Judge Phillips of Kansas City sat en banc.
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United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Grosscup
Chicago
Phillips
Kansas City
Chicago Grain and Provisions Prices and Closing Quotations
Chicago market summary shows wheat steady with bullish stats and May up. May corn and oats vary while January provisions rise. detailed closing quotes listed for wheat corn oats and pork lard ribs and cash prices for multiple wheat and corn grades.
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Chicago
Chicago Live Stock Prices and Receipts Report
Chicago market report shows cattle receipts of 23 000 with mixed prices across classes and hogs at 80 000 today with higher quotes for several weights. Sheep receipts 33 000 with steady to weak tone and diverse ranges for wethers and lambs.
Kansas City Livestock Prices Narrow Range in Mid-December
Cattle receipts reach 7 500 with varied bids for beef steers from 5.05 to 6.25 and cows from 1.65 to 4.30. Hogs receipts 3 000 with top at 6.20 and most sales 6.05 to 6.15. Sheep receipts 1 700 show steady to strong demand with native lambs 4.00 to 6.40 and wethers 3.10 to 4.60.
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Chicago
Texas
Kansas City
Kansans City
Helfers
Livestock Prices and Receipts From South Omaha Market
Cattle receipts around 800 with steady figures across classes. Native steers and western steers fetch about $3.25 to $4.50, cows and heifers $3.00 to $4.00, calved stockers $2.50 to $4.20, calves $3.00 to $5.00, bulls and stags $1.75 to $3.75. Hog receipts near 6000 with steady values from $5.00 to $6.00, bulk around $5.95 to $6.00. Sheep receipts about 2000 with steady prices from $3.60 to $4.40, lambs at $4.00.
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South Omaha
Texas
St. Joseph Live Stock Market Report
St. Joseph December 15 cattle receipts 1700 dollars with natives 3.50 to 6.25 veals 2.50 to 6.50 bulls and stags 2.00 to 4.35 stockers and feeders 3.00 to 4.40 Hogs receipts 1031 pigs 4.00 to 6.00 bulk of sales 6.10 to 6.20 dollars per cwt.
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St. Joseph
Big Anthracite Coal Operator Baer Tops Industry
George F Baer president of the Philadelphia and Reading Railway controls more than half of US anthracite coal output. A Pennsylvania native and sixty, he is a Civil War veteran and a lawyer by training. His leadership enabled the Jersey Central acquisition, expanding Reading control to about 63 percent of unmined anthracite in Pennsylvania.
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George F. Baer
Philadelphia and Reading Railway
Pennsylvania
Baer
Jersey Central
Reading
The Paramount Importance of Good Teeth
A reflection on dental health tracing a chain from teeth to digestion to nutrition and overall health. It asserts that strong teeth enable proper mastication, digestion, assimilation, and nutrition, which sustain life and health.
Possession No Proof at Bank Is Sufficient Identity
A note from the Philadelphia Record states that simply holding an umbrella bearing a dame image does not prove identity at a bank. The remark underscores the need for proper documents or verification beyond casual visual cues.
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Philadelphia
St Paul Road Pioneers Ready for Electric Train Lighting
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway known as the St Paul Road began using electricity for train lighting in 1888 and pioneered traveler comfort. Its Pioneer Limited trains set a luxury standard in cars that remains unmatched.
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Chicago
Milwaukee & St. Paul
The
St. Paul Road
One Minute Cough Cure Promised for Home Health
A weather shaped warning promotes One Minute Cough Cure claiming rapid relief for coughs colds and throat and lung troubles. A Madison Ga. user testifies to improved health and life after using the product while nearby ads offer 20 percent off harnesses and saddles from Dillon Implement Co.
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He Wise
Mavison
Official Directory for Local Government Roles
The list enumerates government officials across STATE COUNTY and CITY levels. It names Senator W A Clark Paris Gibson Representative Caldwell Edwarda Governor J K Toole Lieut Governor Frank G Higgins Secretary of State George M Hays Treasurer A H Barrett Auditor J H Calderhead Attorney General James Donovan Superintendent of Schools W W Welsh Chief Justice T Brantley Associate Justices George B Milburn W T Pigott Clerk of Supreme Court Henry G Rickets District Judge M H Parker Stenographer T J A Monaghan County State Senator James P Murray Representatives Emerson Hill David E Metlen Sheriff Charles H Padley Treasurer George Edinger Clerk and Recorder William L Staudaher Clerk of Court George W French Assessor W Conger Attorney J B Poindexter Superintendent of Schools Miss Isabella Rife Public Administrator A E Graeter Coroner Dr James L Jones County Surveyor George R Metlen Commissioners W M Oliver Dillon Wm M Montgomery Wisdom D D McKnight Dell Justices of the Peace Dillon Township Chas Hirechman N S Wood Constables Dillon Township Eon Stoller Nick Standaher City Mayor B White City Attorney Edwin Norris Treasurer A S Johnson Police Magistrate Lorin T Jones Chief of Police Fred L Stone Aldermen First Ward Leonard Eliel C H Deputy Second Ward T M Selway A F F Gracter Third Ward A B Bife O M Best
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J. K. Toole
Frank G. Higgins
George M. Hays
A. H. Barrett
J. H. Calderhead
James Donovan
Schoole
W. W. Welsh
Supreme Court
T. Brantley
George B. Milburn
W. T Pigott
Henry G. Rickets
James P. Murray
Emerson Hill
David E. Metlen
Charles H. Padley
George Edinger
William L. Staudaher
George W. French
W. Conger
J. B. Poindexter
W. M. Oliver
Dillon
Wm. M. Montgomery
Wisdom
D. D. McKnight
Dell
Dillon Township
Chas. Hirechman
Wood
Eon Stoller
Nick Standaher
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