Elgin Echo Reports Massive Rail Extensions and Demand
The Elgin Echo notes extensive railroad extensions projected, with demand for steel rails surpassing U.S. production. It forecasts 8.2 million tons of steel rails to be produced in the coming year, but needs about 4 million more. Projected mileage totals reach over 2,000 miles, the largest in U.S. railway history, as orders flow abroad to foreign concerns.
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United States
American Liney
Dalted Stites Steel Corporation
Ace
Orlera
Philippine trade grows as 1902 customs reach 9 million
The War Department's Bureau of Insular Affairs released a comparative statement showing Philippine customs receipts for the year ending December 31, 1902 at 9,018,853 pesos in U S currency, up from 8,345,017 in 1901 and 8,221,685 in 1900, with earlier figures listed for 1899. The report notes the figures expressed in U S currency.
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Bureau of Insular Affairs
War Department
Washington
Philippine Archipelago
President's east to west tour spans 3833 miles
A lengthy itinerary outlines the president's cross country journey starting April 1 from Washington, with planned stops in Chicago, Milwaukee, Bismarck, Jamestown, Livingston, Billings, Denver, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, and Spokane. The schedule includes multiple state visits, city receptions, and a Yosemite region excursion, ending with a return to Washington on June 5.
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Barstow
Cali
Redlonds
Sin Bernarding
Cal
Tilversale
Claremont
Paandonn
Los Aras
Ventien
Santa Tarbata
San Luds Obispo
Monteray
Pajaro
Sitota Cry
Sindose
Pato Alto
Barligame
Wll Arriva
San Vennesseo
Oakland
Berkeley
Wnd
Raymond
Yosemite Valley
Big Tree
Nevada
Rene
Cargon
California
Saennenio
Redding
Sisson
Ashland
Ore
Halem
Vorthind
Vortland
Washington
Chee Halls
Olympia
Macoma
Tacoma
Fayette
Cremerton
Averett
Seattle
Oden
Italy
Mysto
Fankimi
Cheyenne
Chevouns
North Pintte
Brestlent
Lunes
Coun
Clufte
Demaleon
Wort Dodge
Cedar Walls
Unbuaie
Moeeport
Rockford
Nu Anvorn
Jeloright
Poutlee
Lexington
Woomington
Families Grow Smaller Across United States in Century Report
A dated census-like report notes a steady decline in average family size across regions from the South to New England and Pacific areas. It highlights 1900 shifts, Mormon areas, and Hawaiian Islands showing smaller households, with figures from 3.7 to 5.3 persons per family, and cites urban centers like Los Angeles and Jacksonville with low rates. Also reports the California and Hawaii Sugar refining Plant at Crockett, California, to close indefinitely, costing about 400 jobs and harming the town’s economy.
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United States
New England
New York
Central States
Los Angeles
Jacksonville
Tingmaton
Charleston
Spolume
Laverhill
Mass
South Omaha
Passaic
Johnstown
Woonsocket
Umnois
Nokford
Joliet
Chienga
Pope County
Iinois
Hawaiian
California and Mawaii Sugar Company
Crockett
Cal
Itte
Sprocistes Refining , Company
Railroads plan near 270 million dollar improvements
The railroads of the United States plan to spend about 270 million dollars this year on improvements. Major allocations include New York Central and Vanderbilt lines 49 million, Wabash 20 million, Union Pacific 10 million, Southern Pacific 10 million, Northern Pacific 12 million, and others across Atchison, St. Louis and San Francisco, Great Northern, Missouri Pacific, North Western, Denver and Rio Grande, and more. Projects include terminal changes in New York, grade crossings removal, and new construction to reach the Atlantic seaboard and beyond. Telegraphic items note a fatality at Frank Rowan, fire damage at several sites, and political disturbances in the Dominican Republic and Munich.
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Aprin
Whahington
Pennsylvania
Raediload
Chicago
Evenhie
Millivan
Lresident
Waukesha
Wauke
Aberdeen
Aid Edgeley
N. D
Vargo
Jamestown
Dismanteh
Mandan
Moor
Livingston
Mont
Cillinbar
Roo
Clunaharty
Yellowstone Park
Drealdent
Prestinut Toogevelt
Rooth
John Burroughs
Post-Natucuist
New York
Tional Park
Mal Vpiteher
Guldiers
Looeh
Cinnnabr
Jils
Cinnabar
Onas
Dea Moline
Galitoomt
Othume
API
Keokuk
Qutexy
Eoin Ba
Goultann
Chirksville
St Leola
Aphid
Wilh Reminin
St. Louis
Parciespathig
Coreuiontes
Grenada
Kansas City
Kamesas City
Kany Lawrence
Dospela
Toorki
Manhattan
Junction City
Abilene
Bilba
Hasworth
Russel
Hay and
Wakeny
Shan Springs
Kaw
Sliman Spriia
Cheyenne Wells
Denver
Colorado Springs
Paets
Trinidad
Suu Pe
N. Mi
al- Duguergie
Railroads of America
United States
New York Central
Vanderbilt
Northern Pacific
Atchison
Sint Franciseo
Rocs Island
Great Northern
Missouri Maelsic
North Wester
St. Loui
Rio Grande
Southwesturnnes
Central
New
Wabash
Wrisco
Wabush
New Orleans
Ste
Senate Debates Panama Canal Treaty In Extra Session
The Senate convened Friday in executive session after discussion on the Panama Canal Company and Colombian consent. Sen Morgan attacked the treaty terms, while Spooner and others defended US defense rights. After six hours, amendments were considered. Levi Ankeny was sworn in, and the chamber ratified the Colombia treaty 73 to 5. News from Washington: Gen Wood to command Mindanao, Roosevelt visit urged, and other appointments noted.
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Senate
Spooner
Morgen
Canal
United States
Colombia
Morgan
Levi Ankeny
Washington
National Capital
Gen. Wood
Department of Mindanao
Wawaki
Roosevelt
Coutry
Root
Indiana
Melvilla W. Miller
Lafayette
Ind
Interior
Navy Department
Wail B. Arnold
Asiatic Station
Light of Liberty in Russia Decree Grants Broad Religious Freedom
A sweeping decree by the Russian ruler promises freedom of worship for all non orthodox subjects and introduces limited local self-government. It also envisions reforms in provincial and district administration, easing peasant labor obligations, and enhancing village welfare through banks and state institutions. The measure implies protection for Jews and aims to align family, school, and public life with new religious tolerance.
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Cyar
Seria
New Hope
Bearn Oy
Gant
Rugain
Roosevelt weighs call for extraordinary session over Cuban treaty
Washington correspondent reports President Roosevelt has not fixed a date for an extraordinary session of the Fifty-eighth Congress but weighs convening to push actions on the Cuban reciprocity and Panama treaties. He may act if the Senate delays, though aides expect definite action this session.
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Roonevelt Wielica Cohan
Washington
Roosevelt
Senate
House of Representatives
Congress
News From Our Colonies Porto Rico Trade and Culture Changes
The piece notes Porto Rico as a strong commercial market, with trade figures showing imports and US exports over six years. It cites an army officer describing Philippine and Porto Rican women adopting American fashions, dress, and manners as contact with Americano influence grows.
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Porto Rico
Porto Iico
United States
Philippines
Trade and market trends in the weekly trade review
Reports from the Weekly Trade Review of RG Dun and Co describe freight shipments improving in the western region while coal and cotton markets face weather and disruption. Building and bridge construction expand with rail traffic rising over last year. minor metals gain, footwear demand up, but leather stock quiet. Exports show mixed volumes in wheat corn and fiscal year totals. failures rise to 239 in U.S. markets.
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New York
Oederx
RG. Dun & Co
Activa Mid
Ins
Chicago
Agaha
Massachusetts
United States
Canada
Historic Midwestern Market Prices by City and Commodity
The table lists cattle hogs and sheep bids across Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Toledo Milwaukee Buffalo New York and Chicago regions with prices for wheat corn oats rye barley and butter eggs and seeds. Notable ranges include cattle 4.50 to 7.75 per cwt hogs 3.00 to 7.75 sheep 2.50 to 7.75 and wheat No 2 red 7 to 8 per bushel varying by locale.
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Chilengo
Gradis
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Ste
Cincinnati
Uarle
Milwaukee
New York
Van couver Island finds coal amid trade totals for Austria Hungary
Austria Hungary last year bought abroad 44 760 000 dollars and sold abroad 282 500 000 dollars. Anthracite coal underlying 1 000 acres has been discovered in Vancouver Island British Columbia.
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Austria-Hungary
Vancouver Island
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