Final Settlement of Ramsay Estate in Carlyle Ill
Final settlement will be made in the Rufus N Ramsay estate this month. Administrator E P Ramsay reports total receipts of 132465 and expenditures 49107 leaving 10657 on hand. Creditors receive 7 percent 57 cents on the dollar. attorney fees total 17382 with 12000 to M P Murray and rest split among several Carlyle and Eldorado attorneys. Litigation began January 1895 after Ramsay death as state treasurer.
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Carlyle
Ill
Rufus N. Ramsay
E. P. Ramsay
M. P. Murray
G. van Hoorebeke
T. E. Bord
Darius Kingsbury
J. J. McGaffigan
J. G. Irwin
Edward$&ville
Chicago
Ramsay
Constant Constipation Linked to Ill Health
A doctor advises asking about bowels first and prescribing laxatives. The ad claims most diseases originate from constipation and promotes Bailey's Laxative Tablets available in 10c, 25c, and 60 tablet sizes from Chas. D. Rushton's.
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Bailey
Chas. D. Rushton
Sultan Dies of Cholera in Manila Clash
The sultan of Maciu dies from cholera after opposing American troops entering Lavao and suffering defeat at Maciu. Chinese-like ad copy fragments promote Bailey's Laxative Tablets as a mild tonic and invigorator.
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Sultan
Manila
Maciu
Lavao
Bailey
Ailae Ake
Grosvenor Denies Book Sale Plots As Forgery Claims Rise
Washington reports political circles debate a controversy over General Grosvenor's The Book of the Presidents. Agents misrepresented the author as distressed to solicit subscribers, Grosvenor calls the signature on forged letters and says he will issue a public statement. He asserts no financial ties to the publisher beyond royalties.
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Washington
General Grosvenor
Grosvenor
Roasts and Revels Meet Morgan at Gridiron Dinner
Washington February 2 Pierpont Morgan attended the Gridiron dinner and endured sharp jokes at his expense. Reporters pressed him for business thoughts, he deflected with humor about printing news versus his own plans. Senator Hanna echoed the banter while recounting newsroom jabs.
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Washington
Pierpont Morgan
Senator Hanna
Mr. Morgan
Arlington Hotel
Morgan
Hobson Resigns Navy Post Amid Retirement Hold-Up
Naval constructor Richmond Pearson Hobson, famed for Merrimac, resigns to President Roosevelt through the secretary of the navy. Rear Admiral Taylor recommends acceptance. Bowles backs it. Secretary Moody has not sent the letter. Hobson seeks retirement after congress blocks a retirement bill and a Pacific coast assignment. He aims to lecture on Spanish-American War experiences.
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Washington
Richmond Pearson Hobson
Merrimac Fame
Roosevelt
Secretary of the Navy
H. C. Taylor
Bureau of Navigation
Bowles
Moody
Hobson
Congress
Pacific
Jefferson Memorial appeal seeks public funds for national statue
The Thomas Jefferson Memorial Association led by Admiral Dewey asks Americans to donate to fund a Jefferson memorial in Washington. The group plans to request congressional aid and emphasizes reliance on public support to carry out the project.
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Washington
Thomas Jefferson Memorial Association
National Capital
Admiral Dewey
Congress
The
National Vice Presidents Named for Each State Bank
The Lincoln report notes that national vice presidents have been selected for every state bank president role, outlining a structured leadership deck across the organization.
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National
Bank
Nome Named Subport of Entry for Alaska Prosperity
Washington reports Nome will become a subport of entry after a thorough Alaska on scene study. Vessels will enter, clear, and pay duties at Nome as at other ports. Last summer seventy five ships brought four thousand passengers. gold production totaled six million dollars.
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Washington
Nome
Alaska
United States
Rifles for Militiamen Under New Law
Washington reports the new militia law orders the citizen soldiery to receive the regular army service rifle. About 115000 militia members will be issued arms as Springfield Armory mass produces them, with Rock Island arsenal also set to manufacture the service rifle.
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Washington
Congress
National Armory
Springfield
Mass
War Department
Rock Island Arsenal
Board recommends six month leave with reprimand for Captain Cushing
A board stemming from charges against Captain William H. Cushing of the revenue cutter service found parts of the charges proved. They recommended a six month leave on half pay and an official reprimand, a recommendation approved by the Treasury Department.
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Capt. Cushing
William H. Cushing
Revenue Cutter Service
Surveyor of Customs
Port of
San Francisco
Secretary of the Treasury
Captain Cushing
Department
Philippine Commerce October 1902 Imports and Exports
Official returns show October 1902 Philippine imports valued at 3 279 692 with two fifths from food items due to crop failures. Exports for October were 2 847 577. For ten months to Oct 31 1902 imports excluding gold and government supplies total 27 615 014 and exports 22 086 595. Washington. Senator Wellington proposes constitutional amendment to cap fortunes at 10 000 000. Excess to be condemned and forfeited to U S treasury.
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Washington
Wellington
United States
Trace Paymaster Wilson Hunted in Japan by War Dept
Information from the war department indicates William A. Wilson disbursing officer of the bureau of coast guard and transportation at Manila has been traced to Japan and is believed to be hiding in the interior of the country.
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Washington
War Department
William A. Wilson
Bureau of Coast Guard and Transportation
Manila
Japan
To Buy Ordnance from Puerto Rico Fortifications
Washington on February 2 reports the war department has decided to purchase a portion of the heavy ordnance still owned by the Spanish government in the fortifications of Puerto Rico.
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Washington
War Department
Porto Rico
To Prohibit Polygamy Resolution Introduced
Washington February 2 a joint resolution was introduced in the house by the judiciary committee chair proposing an amendment to the constitution prohibiting polygamy.
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Washington
House
Judiciary Committee
Old Man Dies Saving His Dog Near Bridge Junction
Near Bridge Junction Arkansas, a 70 year old man sacrificed his life to save his dog as a passenger train approached a trestle. He turned to pull the dog to safety but the train struck before he could escape, killing him instantly while the dog survived.
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Memphis
Tenn
Bridge Junction
Ark
Iron Mountain Road
Brice Postoffice Dynamited. Robbers Steal Funds
The Brice, Ohio postoffice was dynamited by robbers who stole $50 in government money $100 in stamps and $15 of Postmaster Springer's money. The incident occurred February 2 in Columbus Ohio. Local authorities investigate the break in and theft.
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Ohio
Columbus, O
Brice
Springer
Woman Accused After Husband Shot in Hazelton Argu ment
Adam Reichert aged 50 died from bullet wounds inflicted by his wife during a quarrel in Hazelton Pennsylvania. Mrs Reichert is under arrest for the shooting as investigations proceed.
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Hazelton
Adam Reichert
Auarrel
Mrs. Reichert
Mine Owners and Miners Clash Over Wages Ahead of April 1
Indianapolis February 2 Miners and operators scale committee resume talks on wage demands with protracted sessions expected If demands persist work may stop April 1 Operators insist any increase must be passed to consumers Bogle notes labor accounts for over 95 percent of coal cost and adds a 60 cent per ton rise if miners gains are granted
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Indianapolis
Ind
W. S. Bogle
Indiana
Car Plunges Into River After Freight Train Breaks Loose
In Vicksburg Mississippi two westbound freight cars derailed on a grade and plunged into the river. One car a combination freight and immigration car carried a family of six from eastern Alabama to Arkansas all of whom were drowned.
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Vicksburg
Miss
Queen and Crescent Railway
Alabama
Arkansas
Reverend Kendrick Dies in Paso Accident
Father D W Kendrick western procurator of the Order of Lazarists and pastor of St Vincent s church St Louis was accidentally killed in Paso, Texas, by falling from a moving train.
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Paso, Tex
D. W. Kendrick
Order of Lazarists
St. Vincent’s Church
St. Louis
Canadian Northern buys Great Northern Canada line
The Canadian Northern railway has acquired the Great Northern railway of Canada, a 232 mile line, providing the system an eastern outlet from Montreal.
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Canadian Northern Bays
Montreal
Canadian Northern Railway
Great Northern Railway of Canada
Canadian Northern
Italian Murderer Arrested in Pittsburg Kentucky
Nicolo Swendetti, an Italian, was arrested in Pittsburg Kentucky for a murder committed in Italy eight months ago. He will be turned over to authorities for extradition.
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Pittsburg
Nicolo Swendetti
Italy
Quigley Papers Arrive for Chicago Archbishopric
Washington dispatch states Monsignor James BK Quigley of Buffalo has been received by the apostolic delegation, advancing his path to become archbishop of Chicago.
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Quigley
Washington
James BK
Buffalo
Chicago
Kentucky Distillers Withdraw From Whisky Association
Louisville Feb 2 The Kentucky Distilleries and Warehouse Company known as the whisky combine has withdrawn from the Kentucky Distillers Association.
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Leaves Whisky Association
Louisville, Ky
Kentucky Distilleries and Warehouse Company
the Whisky Combine
Kentucky Distillers’ Association
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