Congress Considers Extra Session Bill for Presidential Security
A proposed general law would protect the President and federal officials from threats by cranks. The Wellbrenner incident highlighted gaps in guarding the President, prompting calls for expanded measures and tighter security by secret service officers. Francis M. Bengue’s arrest in New York for threatening letters to Secretary Hay underscores ongoing dangers to national leaders.
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Congress
United States
Brosent
Porgona
Democratic Republic
Secret Service
Weilbronner
Oyviter
Ernuka
Medern
Tie
Wellbrenner
Thie Acuille
New York
Francis M. Bengue
Hay
Benque
Germany
Washington
Kora
Hanque
Oyster Bay
Benqua
John Miller
Syracuse
Atwan
Roosevelt
Miller
Unbalanced minds and threats test new federal safety acts
The discussion notes that deranged individuals pose a risk to the President and that strict federal laws are needed. It recalls cases like Gudgess and Wellbrenner, arguing responsible action against violent lunatics. It mentions a McKinley monument unveiled in Toledo funded by 26,000 locals.
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Gudgess
Wellbrenner
Lin
Senate
Bhis
McKinley
Toledo
William MelCinley
Welghing
Resignations Shake Balfour Cabinet as Chamberlain Steps Down
In London, Chancellor Ritchie and Chamberlain announce resignations accepted by King Edward. The move sparks a deep party split, with Chamberlain urging an all British Zollverein while Balfour supports a middle path limiting tariffs. The cabinet faces potential collapse amid broader political turmoil.
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Toseph Chamberlain
Ritchie Ng Chatlvallor
Exchequer
Tom George Hamilton
India
London
Ed Wwand
Mr. Chamberlain
Gladstone
Chamberlin
Great Britain
U Labour
Balfour
Balfourt
Lord Langdowne
Jawa
England
Tibertls
Sultan of Johore to visit in 1904 for world fair tour
The Sultan of Johore, ruler of the remnants of the old Malay Empire, plans a 1904 visit to our region to tour and participate in events tied to a world fair. The piece notes his independence and five years on the throne, highlighting regional imperial dynamics.
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Bolten
Johore
United States
Tonor Louis
Malay Peninsula
Destructive Atlantic Hurricane Devastates Coastline
A powerful hurricane struck the eastern seaboard causing multiple deaths and extensive damage at sea and on land. The Gloucester fishing schooner George F Edmunds, captained by Willard G Poole, was wrecked near Pemaquid Point with only two survivors, highlighting a devastating maritime disaster.
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Atlantic Caast
Atlantic
Coat of Maine
Camarineotta
George F. Edmunds
Willard G. Poole
Pemaquid Polot
Evading Fury of Kora Cranks Roiling Agriculture
Reports recount threats against officials, guarding of the President during a Roosevelt visit, and scattered incidents of danger linked to political grievance. Separate maritime and rail accidents yield drownings, wrecks, and heavy property damage across Atlantic coast sites and Long Island.
Plan to seize Isthmus to bypass Colombia crisis deepens
Wahington dispatch reports Panama canal talks have escalated into a serious US Colombia dispute. Bogota debt-greedy plots and French company coercion prompt threats to seize Panama’s franchise. US considers several routes to push canal construction, including Netherlands Hague actions, recognizing Panama’s independence, or reviving 1840 treaty. A gas discovery near New Albany, Kan., is noted.
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Columbia
Wahabington
Panama Canal
State Department
United States
Colombia
Bogote Grafters
Paonama Company
Panama
Panama Company
Troreh
Beaupre A Berles
Telegrama
Senate
Department
Beaupre
Elyillendlon
Jonvert
Hague
Drombin
Independanes
Bogota
Turki s Slaughter Vast Massacre Reported in Mastoria
Turkiye forces allegedly massacred Bulgarians and other civilians as fighting raged in Ulaviten and surrounding regions. Insurgents countered with bombs, while Turkish troops pursued bands from Saloniea. Reports also note refugees killed near Preasba and a Blugarian reply about potential Balkan war consequences.
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Mastoria
Wastoria
Tte
Firocka
Ulaviten
Krotove
Mie Insurgenta
Rupelpano
Seres
Saloniea
Preasba
Nakaletz
Trusaia
Austria
Bulgaria
Turkey
Banda
Macedonia
Russia
Solin
Body of George Evang Found in Canady Lake North Carolina
A body identified as George Evang surfaced at Canady Lake near Gloveravills in North Carolina. Florence Brown remains missing after a boating trip with Evang. Both had been reported missing for several days. Also noted are articles of incorporation granted to Iowa Copper Company and Southwest Memorial Company, both Oklahoma City, with capitalizations of 1 million dollars each. Incorporators are Oklahoma men.
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George Evang
Canady Lake
Gloveravills
N. C
Florence Brown
Iowa Copper Company
Oklahoma City
Southweat Memoration Company
Oklahoma
Havoc on Farms Hits Western Crops and Roads
Snow frost and rain devastate corn and wheat across the western Mississippi valley. Deep snow near Winnipeg and North Dakota floods wash out tracks, delaying trains. Groundwise, Minnesota Dakotas Wisconsin Iowa face losses, with 50 percent crop damage and stalled thrashing. Railroads fear reduced earnings as market cash grain tightens and drought lingers in parts of Minnesota and Wisconsin.
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Northywast Cauda
North Wakota
Winniper
Ina
Hurtucy
Winnipeg
Minnesota
Dakotas
Cheyanne
Bonday
Chryenne
Wyo
Concording Kan
Lander
Moluee
Denver
St. Paul
Wisconsin
Sparta
Wis
Lown
Illinois
Jong
Towa
Gocemia
Chicago
Labor disputes and unions across regions and industries
Reports detail wage changes and strikes in multiple sectors including rail, mining, and textile trades. International unions announce conventions and expansions from Indianapolis to Wheeling. Overseas notes cite Asia labor and Austrian workers, while U S figures show varied weekly wages from four to five dollars for men and two to five for women.
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Cincinnati
Chicago
Ill
Wheeling
W. Va
International Union of Steam Eogineers
Union Pacific Firemen
Order of
International Union of Journeymen Barbers
Indianapolis
British Empire
New York City
Sabe
Knoxville
Tean
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