Illinois to Seek State Home for Consumptives and Medical Board
In Springfield on December 11 Egan proposes legislative action for a statewide home for consumptives funded by an appropriation and the creation of a state medical examiners board to keep health work focused on sanitation. The report urges stronger control of public health amid rising disease and calls for policy reform.
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State Board of Health
Springfield
Egan
State Board of Wealth
Board of Medical Examiners
Board of Health
United States Steel stockholders to receive substantial dividends
New York Det. 31 reports checks mailed today from U S Steel general offices totaling 5 000 000 in dividends for common stockholders. Analysts estimate aggregate dividends and interest to rail and industrial companies next week may reach 3 200 000 000 on Wall Street.
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United States Steel Corporation
Hig Holdings
Wall Street
Justice Shiras to Retire This Winter
Justice Shiras of the U S Supreme Court will retire in the current winter session, after unsettled cases and arguments are disposed of. His successor is to be confirmed before adjournment, with William H. Taft among listed candidates. Also, naval committees propose expanding the Navy with added cadets and appointees.
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Washington
Justice Shiras
Supreme Court of the United States
Shiras
Congress
William H. Taft
Philippines
Senate
House Naval Committees
The Man Without a Country
Justice Clay Baugh of the district supreme court denied Antonio M. Da Voza and another Filipino petitioners naturalization papers after ruling they have no country to renounce. They came to the United States after the peace treaty and sought citizenship in this district.
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Washington
Justice Claybaugh
District Supreme Court
Antonio M. da Voza
Rebels Besiege Fez As Morocco Crisis Deepens
In Fez rebels encircle the city as reports say aqueducts are cut and water is scarce. Tangier notes the sultan attempts to break out falter while Kabyleh tribesmen are urged to reinforce Fez within days. Foreigners are advised to leave inland Morocco.
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Kansas City
Morocco
The
Gospel Missionary Union
Ferll
Fez
George C. Reed
Nebraska
Welliver
Minnesota
Maude Carey
Hmupoke
Kas
Irene Ward
Avoca
Towa
Nellie Alson
Alabama
Mequinez
Enyart
Kansas
Great
Britain
France
Spain
Tangier
Dec
Malleable Ironworks Combine Formed Across Midwest
A countrywide malleable iron works combine has been perfected with January transfers. Included are Rabine Wisconsin towns Waukesha Milwaukee West Pullman Detroit St Louis and St Charles. Capital ranges from ten to twenty million dollars. Chief of Police Lutton of Superior Wisconsin was removed amid alleged bribery and related charges.
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Chattanooga
Rabine
Waukesha
Milwaukee
Wis
Weat Pullman
Boat Bt
Louis
St. Charles
Detroit
Lutton
Superior
Death of a Veteran Editor in Indiana and Maine
Valparaiso Indiana veteran editor Judge William C Talcott aged 87 dies after fifty years owning Porter County Vidette. he helped found the town sermons and papers. Rev A W Hawkins Cumberland Presbyterian minister dies at his Decatur Illinois home, former business agent for synods of Illinois Indiana Iowa. R Lanyon formerly of Mineral Point Wilt dies at 54 in Joplin Missouri on December 31.
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Valapraiso
Ind
William C.talcott
Porter County
Valparaiso
Decatur
Tll
A. W. Hawkins
Mlinois
Indiana
Iowa
Joplin
Lanyon
Mineral Point
Wilts
Western Commercial Travelers elects H A Kretzachmar president
St Louis December 31 The Western Commercial Travelers association today elected H A Kretzachmar of St Louis to presidency. Treasurer reports 114000 paid in death losses last year, balance in treasury 86486. Total membership 1831 with members across every state. Since 1878 total benefits paid amount to 1 2000.
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Western Commercial Travelers’ Association
St. Louis
Lamadorff Arrives in Leamadorf for Balkans Talks
Count Lamadorff Ruggan foreign minister arrived in Leamadorf Visnia after consulting Bulgaria and Servia about a Russo Austrian plan to press Turkish reforms in Macedonia. He met with Emperor Franz Joseph Count Goluchowski and other leaders, with a state dinner honoring him. He urged Servia and Bulgaria to avoid political adventures while signaling broader interests.
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Leamadorf
Visnia
Count Lamadorff
Ruggan
Bulgaria
Servia
Balkans
Turkey
Urpangs
Macedonia
Count Lamsdorff
Francis Joseph
Goluchowski
Lamedorit
Duel Ends in Fatal Wounding Near Huntington
Huntington West Virginia December 31 Jamen Chambers of Barboursville is dying and George Thompson of Huff Creek is thought mortally wounded after a knife duel to settle a dispute.
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Huntington
W. Va
Jamen
Chambers
Barboursville
George Thompson
Huff Creek
Miss Mary Barber Wedded at Saxton Homestead
In Canton on Dee 3, Miss Mary Barber eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs M G Barber wed Major Ralph Hartzell at the Saxton homestead once the McKinley residence. The ceremony was witnessed by Mrs McKinley, sister of the bride, and many cabinet members sent fine gifts. Hartzell, a former volunteer service quartermaster, is now an attorney in Denver. the couple left for Denver Tuesday night.
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Canton
Dee
Misa
Mary Barber
Mia
M. G. Barber
Ralph Hartzal
Saxton Homestead
McKinleya
McKinley
Barber
White House
Major Hartzell
Denver
Illinois College Gift Completes Pearsons Pledge
Chicago on December 31 reports Dr D K Pearsons fulfilled his multimillion dollar gifts to colleges by donating 50000 dollars to Illinois College at Jacksonville. He had promised 50000 if the college could raise 150000 from others by January 1 1908 and that sum was pledged today as Pearsons added another 50000 at the First National Bank.
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Chicago
D. K. “Pearsons
Hnois College
Jacksonville
Pearsons
First National Bank
Freight on Sault Canals 1902 totals rise
Freights on the two Sault canals reached 36,061,146 tons in 1902, up 7,658,081 from 1901 and 10,318,078 from 1900. The Canadian canal carried 4,720,361 tons. Eastbound freight totaled 30,275,989 tons, increasing by 7,188,247 over 1901. Grain including wheat amounted to 104,457,007 bushels.
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Ottawa
Mascagni Case Is Dismissed In Chicago Court
Italian composer Mascagni was arraigned on embezzlement charges involving 36000 from Richard Heard of Boston. After evidence, Justice Hurley dismissed the case as the courtroom erupted in applause from supporters and Mascagni departed smiling.
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Chicago
Signor Mascagni
Richard Heard
Boston
Hurley
Italigni
Mascagni
Coroners Jury Finds Fault For Wanstead Wreck
The Wyoming Ontario coroner's jury reports the Wanstead wreck was caused by wrong orders issued to No. 6 at Watford. They fault operator Kerr for issuing wrong orders but split on responsibility with Dispatcher Kerr and Carson. The testimony of 16 year old Ming's Court Junction operator Janes Troyer highlighted inexperience as a key factor.
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Wanstead
Wyoming
No. 6
Éxpress
Watford
Carson
Kerr
King's Court Junction
Janes Troyer
Ming's Court Junction
Troyer
Strathroy
Libel Suit Dragging On In San Diego Witness Testimony
San Diego witnesses allege Mrs. Tingley ceremonies at Point Loma. Universal Brotherhood members vow to defend her to the limit of wealth and influence. One witness describes a procession up Holy Hill with participants fainting along the way as Mrs. Tingley rode in a carriage.
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San Diego
Cal
Tingley
Point Lome
Universal Brotherhood
Mra. Tingley
Holy Hill
Blizzard Fatality Report From Calumet Mich
In Calumet Michigan on December 206 there was one death from the northern blizzard. The body of Mrs Ida Parkinson aged 60 was found today frozen stiff.
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Calumet, Mich
Michigan
Carigtmua
Ida Parkinson
Prince Henry Plans US Visit for 1904 Exposition
Berlin reports Prince Henry of Prussia will travel to the United States in 1904 to visit the St. Louis exposition and unveil the veteran angel monument.
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Prince Henry
Berlin
Prince Henry of Prussia
United States
St. Louis Exposition
Yearend Trade and Manufacturing Rise Mark 1902
Bradstreet reports 1902 as the best year in U S business, with massive gains across trade and manufacturing. Domestic demand rose while exports shrank, imports surged, railroads moved record volumes, wages rose without strikes, and bank clearings matched 1901 highs amid rare industrial stability.
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New York
Bradstreet
United States
Plans of Pere Marquette eye Michigan growth and Chicago link
Detroit dispatch says F H Prince of Boston new Pere Marquette president plans mileage growth in Michigan and state industrial development with extensions and a trunk line to Chicago and seaboard. Newman Erb joins executive committee and T J Crapo named general superintendent. Frisco president Yoakum vows New Orleans entry within a year with concessions and $1,000,000 spent on terminals.
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Detroit
F. H. Prince
Boston
Pere Marquette Railroad
Meter
Andager
Newman Erb
Prince
3. T. Crapo
Michigan
Chicago
Seaboard
Erb
Pete Marquette
New Orleans
Yoakum
Frisco System
T Railroad
St. Paul
Germany plans naval growth and Polish administration shift
Berlin reports the 1903 naval budget authorizes two battleships, an armored cruiser, two small cruisers and five torpedo boats, with two building battleships to be completed by summer. Four battleships and an armored cruiser to join the fleet by 1908. Emperor William sends a cable praising a new cable ship and US relations. Meanwhile a proposal to create a separate cabinet for Polish provinces aims to unify governance and policy.
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Berlin
Ofth
Emperor William
Max Gulleau
North German Sea Cable Works
Stettin
Germany
United States
Wiliam
You Buelow
Endowment for Hamline University Reaches 250000 Raised
The board of trustees of Hamline University announces an endowment of 250000 for the university, raised chiefly in Minnesota. James J. Hill and M. G. Norton and J. L. Norton of Winona contributed to the gift.
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Hamline
Minneapolis
Nee
Hamilia University
Minnesota
James J. Hill
M. G. and
J. L. Norton
Winona
Ambassador Hengelmuller Presents Credentials in Vienna
Baron Ladislaw Hengelmuller von flengervar, recently promoted from minister to ambassador for Austria-Hungary, presented his credentials to the president on Saturday in his new role. The exchanges between the president and ambassador were felicitous.
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Ladislaw Hengelmuller- von Flengervar
Austria-Hungary
Investigations Hit Coal Shortage Blame Game in Chicago
Chicago authorities opened two probes into coal scarcity and rising prices. Attorney General Hamlin and city officials questioned coal dealers, railroads, and traders about suspected hoarding and price manipulation. Officials pledged action if evidence shows dealers restraining supply.
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Chicago
Hamlin
St Louis & East Shore railroad incorporated in Illinois
In Carbondale Illinois on December 31, the St. Louis & East Shore railroad is incorporated to build a main line from Hast St Louis to Fort Gage then southeast through Jackson, Williamson, Saline and Gallatin counties with a branch to the Southern coal fields and another to Sawneetown. The system is allied with Gould interests. Incorporators include Z W Finker James A Rearden A Fitzsimmons Charles Sutter F R Gore L Robinson F J Kroft U C Montray H Britkey and others in St Louis Monroe county and Hast St Louis.
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Carbondale
St. Louis
Charles Sutter
F R. Gore
L. Robinson
F. J. Kroft
U. C. Montray
St. Louia
H. Britkey
Monroe County
Coal Market Decision Keeps Open Purchases Ahead
Philadelphia agents for the Pennsylvania road and the Anthracite Coal company decided to maintain January circular prices and not renew expiring contracts with large coal users. This move will force all consumers to buy coal on the open market. A similar action is anticipated from the Philadelphia heading.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Road
Anthracita Coal Company
Plans of coal operators facing commission inquiry
A conference of anthracite coal operators and their attorneys was held in Philadelphia to arrange presenting the mine owners side to the commission when it convenes next Tuesday. It was announced that non union mixers would continue testimony for a day or two, then operators would proceed for two weeks or more.
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Philadelphia
Illinois teachers resist union intrusion at state meeting
Springfield December 31. prominent educators deny unionism will invade the Illinois State Teachers association. The body adopted a resolution to support simplified spelling as promoted by the National Educational Association. The session included J. H. Collins on Simplified Spelling and a debate on reform in school languages led by S B Harwood and S B Purah.
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Springfield
Illinois State Teachers’ Association
National Educational Association
J. H. Collins
Schoola Tow
Carbondale
B. Purah
Macomb
Tinplate Mills Start Up in McKeesport Pa
The Demler plant idle months resumes operations in full today, employing 600 men. The Monongahela steel furnace and mills, idle weeks, will resume New Year’s Eve, placing all iron and steel mills in McKeesport in full operation January first. National Commercial Teachers elect officers. next convention to Cincinnati.
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Demler
Monongahela Steel Mill
McKeesport
Monongahela
Iron and Steel Milla
McKeyport
New Year Greeting From U S President to Governor General
Ottawa dec 30 The governor general has received a private telegram from the president of the United States sending best wishes for the New Year to himself and Lady Minta and expressing hope for Canada's welfare and prosperity.
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Ottawa
Ont
Governor General
United States
Minta
Canada
Opposition to Cuban reciprocity grows in Senate
Washington warnings rise over tariff concessions as senators fear broader trade demands. The president backs ratification, arguing it honors pledges to Cuba and won’t undermine U S tariffs, while Germany and others may seek similar terms. Cuba’s Palma presses for quick closure and U S seeks coaling stations on Pines.
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Germany
Cuba
Washington
United States
Scott
West Virginia
Havana
Palma
Senate
Squiers
Island of
Pines
Market Reports From Chicago and St Louis Live Stock
Chicago Produce markets show butter and eggs quiet with modest declines and a firm poultry market. Live stock in Chicago shows traders cautious with cattle prices declining and hogs weak after a week of high arrival. prime steer prices around 5.40 to 5.91, heavy hogs at 6.50 to 6.70, lambs softer. St Louis reports cattle steady for natives but weaker for longhorns, beef steers at 2.06 to 2.60, stockers 2.40 to 4.00, hog receipts about 4,000 head with prices down about 16 cents. Minnesota grain notes December wheat around 7.34 on track with May at 7.6.
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Chicago
Crenmerles
Dairies
Merket
N. W
Deg
Ta Cholea
Prain
St. Louis
Louis
Dee
Texas
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