Elgin Echo reports poison plot death of czars kin
The Elgin Echo describes rumors of a murder plot involving poison aimed at the Russian ruler and family. It cites the death of the czar’s niece during a royal gathering, notes delays in funeral attendance, and questions surrounding the princess’s death and possible typhoid fever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skieriawien
Boland
Droxs
Anasia
Skiernowier
Usor
Geovina
Roy
Laut Deu
Tiest Dha
James J Hill Surrenders in Northern Securities Merger Plans
James J Hill of the Northern Securities Company meets attorney John G Johnson in Whittldolphin to discuss an appeal from the federal Circuit Court of Appeals. The case docket indicates plans to seek Supreme Court review. The firm aims to relinquish merger ambitions under New Jersey corporation law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern Securities Company
James J. Will
Northern Securities Company
Whittdulphin
John G. Johnson
Paing
Federal Circuit Court of
New Jersey
Alleli Securities
Arctic fort fire leaves Alaska soldiers starving in bitter winter
United States Fort Burns Alaska reports barracks destroyed by fire leaving soldiers without food or winter supplies. The blaze at Ort Glhseu destroyed stables and workshops, jeopardizing relief for frostbound posts as arctic conditions intensify. Affected troops await temporary shelter and aid.
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Alaska
Ort Glhseu
Akiska
Big Four collision near Peoria leaves dozens dead
A derailment and crash between a freight train and a work train on the Big Four Railrond near Mackinaw Crest, Illinois, killed twenty six workers and injured many others. Rescuers pulled bodies from wreckage as officials investigated miscommunications over orders and timing, with crews attempting to halt and escape before impact.
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Big Four
Peoria
Mackinow
Cremont
Bel
W. Judge
Miles
Mudge
Tadianapolis
Urbana
Mackinaw
George Becker
Wid
Minert
Russel Noonan
Fran A.nettby Hone
Dremont
Fom
Tina
Pekin
Barnard
Hik Mour
Willian Bailey
Missouri to Kansas City Splendid Cross-State Highway Planned
Missouri moves to build a grand cross-state highway from St. Louis to Kansas City. Plans call for a 10 foot wide main road with dirt wagon paths, drainage sluices, a plank pedestrian walk, and shade trees planted by nearby residents. Estimated cost about 400000 dollars with funding from taxation and state appropriations.
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Missouri
St. Louis
Kansas City
New York State
Justwick
Kunin City
Sotto
Cuban Reciprocity Bill Passes House by Wide Margin
The Cuban reciprocity bill delivering 20 percent tariff relief on Cuban goods entering the United States was approved in the House of Representatives by 335 to 21. The roll of applause followed the result. dissenters split roughly along party lines with no recorded roll call. Notable Michigan and California members named among the vote.
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Bonse
United States
Hlouse‘of Representatives
Sront
Messrs
Darragh
Smith
Lou
Vordney
Bisho
McMorran
Michigan
Gillett
Motenle
Needham
McLxehlan
Daniels
California
Hogg
Colorado
Thert
Building Steel Structures Across Cities
The article notes that many large steel frameworks for skyscrapers are prefabricated in distant mills, especially in Pennsylvania. It describes precise assembly practices, including riveting and numbering of components, as parts are moved to the building sites.
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Satomon
Penneytyania
Sparkes from the Wires and European shipments report
Disjointed items note large shipments to Europe linked to Alabama producer Wades and a figure named Lotter pris Ata. Samuel Davis is arrested in Philadelphia on a strange horse injury charge. Judge Cleaveland in New Haven declines guardianship for an Isaac W Stiles daughter over beliefs in Christian Science.
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Sparkes
Alabama
Europe
Lotter Pris Ata
Samuel Davis
Philadelphia
Cleaveland
New Haven
Conn
Isaac W. Stiles
Panama Signs Canal Treaty Amid Panama US Dispute
A Panama canal treaty was signed at Secretary Day’s house granting the United States control over the canal zone from ocean to ocean, with Panama receiving 10 million dollars and annual payments, while outlining police and civil authority and the potential transfer of properties to the US. Colombia protests Washington’s recognition of Panama and warns of possible military action to retake the isthmus.
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Whisklington
Sfitiens ‘Bee
Sereremer—rworuniaoentie
United States
M. Buennu
Republic of Panama
Canal Strip
Panama Caual Company
Tanama
Bay of Panama
Canal Zone
Panama
Pana
Panna
Colon
Colombia
New York Oerall
Bogota
Beaupre
Washington
Senor
Carlos Ricos
Ricos
Stan
Speculative Fever Flows Through Early Market Rumors
The piece cites talk of Carlisle stake gains via growt steel trust with R10. Cannon and Reed’s rules. Spain’s finances and island sales. Dowls advertising profits. notes for papers. harbor hotel bids. Canada’s annexation fears. quixotic stock bets and irrigation misfires. Germany’s Panama Canal interest. Balkan war forecasts and Macedonian casualties ahead of spring.
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Growt Steel Trust
Speaker Cannon
Reed
Spain
Dowls
Crownlg
St. Louis
Canada
Germany
Panama Canal
Investigations on Indian Schools by Sanford in Bridgeport
Pastor Sanford continues inquiry into Indian school conditions after a Wisconson trip among Winnebago and others. He cites overcrowded dormitories, disease, and a 70 percent death rate from tuberculosis, blaming boarding schools though noting some facilities are well run. He urges reform and cites whisky use and exposure to illness as factors.
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Sremeont
Rove D. A.‘ Sanford
Episcdjal
Bridgeport
Oka
Hia
Haas
India
Roy
Sanford
Wisconsia
George Kingsley
Spot
Wingebagos
Yamah
New Ear Graft Astonishes Philadelphia Millionaire Patient
A 66,000 fur ear graft was performed in Philadelphia by Dr Andrew L Neklen on a Western millionaire. The operation, originally to occur in New York, involved grafting the upper ear and skin behind it to the patient’s head. The patient is reportedly under a heavy legal bond not to be named.
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Philadelphia
Andrew L. Neklen
New York
Jerome
Nelden
Promiass
Dr. Nalten
Lia
Immigrants Snowbound in Montana Fight Starvation
Reports from Missoula County detail multiple immigrant parties along the Spokane Road trapped by deep snow. A five person family near the Idaho border lives in an eight foot tent with no food or money. Other groups are similarly cut off, while efforts to send relief party lines failed through severe cold and heavy snow. Nearby deer herds and stock suffer as temperatures plunge well below freezing.
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Montana
Root Creek
Missoula County
Idaho
Miaitana
Sweet Grass County
Vengy
McConnell
Political wrangling over Smoot and Cuban reciprocity unfold
In Congress, petitions against Senator Reed Smoot of Utah prompt Senate referrals to Privileges and Elections. The House debates the Cuban reciprocity treaty, adopting a resolution to fast track debate with a scheduled vote. Debate features Williams of Mississippi and De Armond of Missouri opposing the rule, and Grosvenor, Clark, and others supporting it. The Senate also prints treaty copies with New Granada and receives pension petitions from Mexican War survivors. The day ends with procedural votes and adjournments as lawmakers press mass actions on foreign policy and Smoot petitions.
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Reed Smoot
Utah
Senate
Committee On
Loyn
Wow Attiears
Aemy
House
Daliell
Pennayl
Williams
Mississippi
de Armond
Missouri
Dalze
Ponnssylvania
Me. Gedsvenor
Ohio
Payino
New York
Williama Orkeil
Payte
W. A. Smith
Kordney
McLeod and McMurrin
Michigan
Brooks
Mowe
My Sherina
Swensen
Virginia
Robinson
Indiana
Gil Noor
The
Dames of 1846
Pension Conmittes
Spooner
Unite States
New Grenada
Carole Nation
Hose
Broissard
Louisiana
Hepburn
Iown
Watson
DeArmond
Bulzer
Tancey
Iowa
McCall
Massachusetts
Williurns
Callow
Buitey
Teller
Lodge
Ma. Spooner
Abdel
Allison
Chinde Kiteli
Coralina
Odde and Ende Exchange as Leaders in Turbulent Times
The piece notes Odde and Ende amid removals and appointments across agencies. It reports Mayox ousting Dayton Obie, Winthrop Leavett named president of the Automobile Club of America, and Dr George BE Ladd chosen superintendent of the Lee parlawnt oimies. A San Juan federal court quashes indictments in Porto Rico cases after fines paid and offenses expiated.
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Odde
Ende
Dayton
Obie
Puliew
Mayox
Automobile Club of
Amerius
Winthrop
Leavett
New York
Dover
George BE. Ladd
Mifses
Roba
Tate Commission
Thy Lee
Porto Rea
Remarkable Kokomo woman lauds kidney remedy letter
In Kokomo Indiana on November 25 a 74 year old resident Annie AL Willa praises Dododa Kidney Pills in a long testimonial letter. She says years of kidney trouble affected her heart and back but after several boxes she recovered and feels twenty years younger able to perform farm and household work again. It also includes a humorous anecdote about a suitor and a line from a vignette about feminine love.
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Kokomo
Ind
Annie AL. Willa
Deafness Cure Claims and Quack Advertising Flurry
A damaged OCR excerpt touts Hall’s Catarrh Cure and Hall’s Family Pills, promising $100 for cases cured by catarrh treatment. Text claims a painless method to restore the Eustachian tube, credits “Cueney & Co.” in Toledo, and mocks other remedies. Mentions Washington Star and a Pekin electric lights note.
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Wien
Deafield
Suness
Hall
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