Holloway design chosen for St Louis fair emblem
Charles Holloway of Clinton, Illinois, won the contest for the official emblem of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St Louis. His five figure design features a central Louisiana Woman with surrounding symbols of Columbia France and the United States, with borders of agriculture, commerce, art, and science. Holloway, 42, born in Philadelphia, studied at the St Louis Art School and has created works across Chicago, Ohio, and Indiana.
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Charles Holloway
St. Louis
Charley Holloway
Clinton
Holloway
Chicago
Ohio
Indiana
Territory
Louisiana
Columbia
France
United States
Philadelphia
Roumanian Cruelties Denounced by Ambassador White
Berlin copy of a private letter from former Ambassador White to Henry Sellyman of Frankfurt on the Main describes Roumanian atrocities as monstrous. The letter cites the Roumanian Bulletin and compares cruelties to Louis XIV.Huguenot laws, urging civilized powers to end the condition and uphold law and decency.
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White
Berlin
Ambassador White
Henry Sellyman
Frankfort-on-the Main
Roumania
Frankfurter Zeitung
Bulletin
Attempted train robbery near Independence injures brakeman
Two armed men boarded an east bound Chicago and Alton train at Independence, demanded the brakeman raise his hands, and shot him in the leg when refused. The robbers leaped from the moving train and escaped as fellow trainmen came to aid. The brakeman gave a detailed description to police.
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Chicago
Cable to Hawaii English Steamer to complete span
San Francisco reports Christmas greetings will be exchanged with Honolulu unless delays occur. The English steamer Silverton should arrive December 6 and begin laying cable within 12 days. Land line is ready. next spans run Honolulu to Midway, 1300 miles, then to Guam and Manila by next summer.
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Honolulu
San Francisco
Silverton
Midway Island
Guam
Manila
Washington bank fails led by Lynch as president
Capital Savings bank, the only locally black managed financial institution, closed after heavy withdrawals. Officials expect depositors will be paid in full. The bank’s capital stock is 50,000 dollars and John R. Lynch, former Mississippi congressman and treasury auditor, serves as president.
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Capital Savings
Washington, D. C
Capital Savings Bank
John R. Lynch
House of Representatives
Miasiasippi
the Treasury
New keel prepared for America's Cup defender Bristol
Preparations begin for the upper deck of the defender in Bristol R I as the lead keel is laid and pronounced perfect in form and outline by the designer. The vessel weighs about 100 tons and work on the upper yacht portion is close to starting.
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Bristol
R. I. Doc
Mad Mullah Promises Whip to British After Supply Raid
A Carrara Somaliland dispatch dated November 26 reports Mad Mullah sending a camels train seized from Colonel Swayne’s column into the British camp. He had earlier rendered stores useless and now issues a defiant message pledging to strike again when Britain dares another defeat.
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Mad Mullah
Bruiah
Aden
Arabia
Carrara
Somaliland
Mad Multon
Swayne
Government tests borax meat effects on 22 volunteers
Prof. W H Wiley to lead two week experiment in Washington with 22 government workers testing physiological impacts of borax treated meat versus untreated fare. Volunteers split into two groups, diet swapped after two weeks, then continued for a year or more. Daily weighings and health notes will track outcomes.
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Washington, D. C
W. H. Wiley
Bureau of Chemistry
Agricultural Department
Hach
Prof. Wiley
Scientific Bureau
Tooge
Secretary Wilson's Order Won't Halt Western Shipments
Chicago Dec 3 Arthur C Lionard general manager of Union Stockyards and Transit Co says there is little menace to beef exports from the New England quarantine and that most cattle go to market or are dressed for export through the affected area John A Spoor president of Union Stockyards and Transit Co and G M Skinner of the International Live Stock Exposition concur with the view.
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Wilson
Chicago
Arthur C. Lionard
Union Stockyards
Tranalt Company
New England
John A. Spoor
Union Stockards and Transit Co
G. M. Skinner
Bannockburn Given Up as Lost With Twenty Crewmembers
Sault Ste. Marie Michigan December 2 local marine men believe the steamer Bannockburn with a crew of twenty is lost. The steamer Rockefeller reported passing wreckage off Standard Rock, suggesting disaster. Search by the wreckage tugs Boynton and Favorite found no trace along Lake Superior's north shore. The theory holds the Bannockburn foundered in midlake with all aboard.
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Sault Ste. Marie
Mich
Bannockburn
Rockefeller
Standard Rock
Boynton
Favorite
Lake Superior
Midlake
Boiler explosion at Swift's plant kills thirteen in Chicago
A Chicago boiler blast at Swift's plant killed thirteen workers and injured many as surrounding buildings were wrecked. Investigators blame carelessness by an employer, but the exact cause remains uncertain. Rescue efforts followed as bodies were recovered and the morgue and hospitals received the injured. Swift and Company's loss is estimated at about sixty thousand dollars.
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Chicago
Swift
Schultz
Peter Steinbank
Clinton
Pearsons
Young
Warfaus
Swift and Company
Elgin Creamery Coos Property Sold in Wisconsin
Wisconsin property of the Elgin Creamery company to be sold by receiver for 45000 includes 120 creameries with Mineral Point and Wauzek locations excluded. sale aims to reorganize insolvent firm. Chicago buyers Cob McKinnon seek to operate under Elgin trademark for seven months. total purchase could reach 100000 with fixtures. Six thousand farmers owed about 300000 in credits. Wisconsin branches listed with locations across north of state.
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Des Moines
McPherson
Elgin Creamery Company
Corning
Mineral Point
Chicago
Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Nomanzo Hunn
Cobe- McKinnon Company of
Ccompany
Cregmeries
Wauzeks
Chicago Savings, Loan and Trust Company
Elgin Company
Bara
United States Likely to Back Venezuela Debt Solution
In Washington on November 29 officials discuss I Seligman of New York visiting to signal a syndicate aimed at funding all of Venezuela's debts to prevent foreign seizure of customs houses. The United States favors a peaceful settlement without occupying ports, rejects guaranteeing the loan, and awaits a further conference with Secretary Hey to decide on involvement.
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United States
Washington
I. Seligman
New York
Venezuela
United ‘States
Thia
Bud Ao
State Department
Seligman
Hey
FAMINES IN RUSSIA Compared Drawn Between 1901 and 1891
London Globe reports a detailed Official Messenger comparison of Russia's 1901 famine relief with 1891. It notes 17 governments affected, 24 million people, £4.96 million spent in 1901 versus £17.6 million in 1891–92, with £3.685 million for corn loans and £275,000 for public works. About 470,000 tons loaned, 270,000 used as seed. transport delays hampered deliveries. scurvy and typhus less severe in 1901, though 24,000 moujiks ill in Ufa and peasant prosperity continues to decline.
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St. Petersburg
Perm
Simbirsk
Viatka
Tomsk
Ufa
Red Cross Society
Russia
London Globe
Fatal cattle disease grips Massachusetts area
Boston mass December 3 state cattle inspectors report foot and mouth disease near epidemic levels with many new eastern and central towns confirming cases. Authorities quarantine all cattle showing symptoms as officials fear rising spread and potential costs seen in prior European outbreaks.
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Massachusetts
Boston
Maess
Massachusetts Cattle Commission
Masachusetts
England
France
Austrian Iron and Steel Combine Formed in Vienna
After months of talks the Austrian and Hungarian iron and steel industries form a 23 establishment combination with 70 million dollars in capital. Each plant remains independent under a central board, aiming to improve the bleak industrial scene. Public works funds in Austria total 30 million and in Hungary 37.6 million, including canals and railroad bridges.
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Iron and Steel Industries
Tasues
Vienna
Det
Austria
Hungary
Alger at Washington Returns as Senator Ex-Secretary of War Calls
General Russell A Alger of Michigan, former secretary of war, arrived in Washington to greet his successor. Secretary Root received him cordially at the war department and congratulated Alger on his return to the capitol as United States senator.
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Washington
Russell A. Alger
Michigan
Benatar McMillan
War Department
Root
Capitol
United States
Rebel Leaders Surrender as Pacification Ends Colombia
Washington reports a despatch announcing the surrender of General Vergas Santos and Soto, former revolutionary leaders, signaling the pacification of the entire country. A New York bank statement shows deposits up by 11.6 million, reserves down 1.7 million, and U.S. deposits down 3.74 million.
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Washington
Generala Vergas-Santos
Soto
New York
United
Cuba Central Railroad Opens to Santiago Route
A Havana dispatch reports Cuba Central Railroad from Havana to Santiago now ready for traffic. The 500 mile trip will take about 24 hours, far faster than the prior three days by steamship, signaling a new era of industrial development and economic growth for Cuba. The line features standard gauge, steel and masonry bridges, and plans sleeping cars between Havana and Santiago. the route bisects mineral wealth and agricultural potential across eastern Cuba, with copper mines, water power, and fertile land for sugar, tobacco, corn, cotton, coffee, fruits, yams, oranges, mangoes, pineapples, and bananas.
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Havana
Santiago
Washington, D
Cuba Central
Cuba
Haahitharto
Plengu
Buch &S
Livestock Show Opens For Exposition Week Start
The third annual livestock exposition opened to the public with a formal Monday ceremony pending. Delegations from agricultural colleges arrived to inspect grounds ahead of judging. Railroads expect up to half a million visitors. total prizes and trophies total about 50 000 dollars, the largest premium aggregate yet.
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Chicago
Agricultural Colleges
British Government Blocks Emigrant Permits to Transvaal
London December 21 The government tightens travel rules for South Africa emigrants. From December 1 no permits to proceed to the Transvaal or the Orange River Colony will be issued in England or anywhere except South African ports. Potential passengers are advised to confirm permit availability beforehand by writing.
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London
South Africa
Colonial Office
Transvaal
Orange River
England
South African
Merged Sharon and Union Steel Form Union Steel Co
The Sharon Steel Company and the Union Steel Company merged and began operations today in Pittsburgh. The new Union Steel Company starts with a capital of 40 million dollars.
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Union Steel Company
Pittsburg
Sharon Steel Company
England Seeks Boer Gold Assets Tied to Debt Claims
Berlin reports a British government telegram seeking Boer gold bars worth about 650000 dollars believed brought from South Africa to Germany. Barred for Kruger and Leyds, Britain argues it may attach assets of the Transvaal to cover Boer debts. Botha warns Leyds to hand over the gold or face legal action.
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Berlin
South Africa
Kruger
Leyds
Transvaal
Great Britain
Endergor
Botha
Chamberlain
Dr. Leyds
Europe Wins Cuban Trade By Selling Cheaper Machinery
Washington reports Cuban machinery buyers gain 10 to 30 percent savings by purchasing from Europe. Lower shipping rates quicker delivery and favorable payment terms entice Cuban dealers, even if duties favor the United States. European manufacturers offer time terms, while U S sellers require cash.
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Washington
State Department
Cuba
Europe
United States
Indiana Boy Heroism Ends in Westville Bank Raid
Wesley Reynolds, 16, of Laporte Indiana, displayed extraordinary bravery in a Sunday bank robbery at Westville, firing on four robbers after being wounded twice. He died after the struggle, leaving a $1,000 reward for the capture of the gunmen. Reynolds was a beloved local youth, shot through the chin and neck, yet continued fighting until his heart was pierced. The robbers fled, abandoning their vehicle near a coaling station and likely boarding a train. The town vowed swift justice and honor for Reynolds.
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Westville
Indiana
Reynolds
Therraca
Kit
Charles Herrald
Pennsylvania Railroad
B. 5
Smith
Rabbers
Elaborate Roxbury piano for Schwab valued at 10000
A Roxbury factory plans a lavish Louis XVI style piano for a Philadelphia customer believed to be Charles M. Schwab. The gilded ornate instrument, reportedly awaiting delivery after Schwab’s return, could be the most expensive piano built in fifty years.
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Roxbury
Schwab
Boston
Mass
Philadelphia
Charles M. Schwab
New York City
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