Brawn vs Brains sparks at immigration hearing
The Sacramento Bee notes a clash as Southern Pacific and Chicago Milwaukee railroads oppose educational tests for immigrants. It argues illiteracy weakens citizenship, condemns reliance on unskilled labor, and cites wage and employment gaps in coal, orchards, and rail construction as reasons for broader inclusion and steady work.
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Congressional Committee On Immigration
Southern Pacifico
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Sacramento Bee
South
New Mexico
Arizona
Commonwealth
Pennsylvania
California
Northwest
Merged life insurers threaten future control of money market
A New York dispatch notes the merger of Mutual Life and Equitable Life with Morton Trust Company, creating a financial bloc valued near 8 billion dollars in assets. The combined power of major life insurers is rising, potentially dictating the money market more than historic banks. Experts warn such concentration could yield harmful influence and urge caution.
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New York
Mutual Life and Equitable Life Insurance Companies
Morton Trust Company
Rothechild of
Morgan
Nevada News In Brief: Appointments and Morals Debate
Sheriff Logan of Nye county gains deputy status under A S Marechal Emmitt. Locomotive tenders receive new oil and water tank systems on the Southern Pacific. A spring flood reservoir for gravel washing is under construction by the placer mining company at White Rock Elko county. Objections rumored to assemblyman elect Judd of White Pine county on grounds of Mormon bishopric and polygamy. George W Cowing named assistant cashier at Tonopah bank after county term ends. Ep iscopal church fund raisers in Tonopah total 3500 with rector salary pledged 150 monthly. Dr James McCone San Francisco surgeon, well known in Nevada, dies after six months bedridden from tuberculous hip joint complications. Attorney General elect James G Sweeney and Mies Mabel Trembath quietly wed in San Francisco, honeymooning in Southern California.
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James McCone
San Francisco
Nevada
James G. Sweeney
Mies Mabel V. Trembath
Virginia City
Mies Trembath
Hugh Trembath
Storey County
California
National Live Stock convention to meet in Kansas City
Sixth annual convention of the National Live Stock association will assemble in Kansas City January 13. Delegates from Nevada and other mountain states expected. topics include opposing a single packing company, anti shoddy measures, livestock classifications, longer transit unloading times, breeding improvements, interstate commerce act amendments, tariff on wool and meats, public lands and forest law, marketing cooperation, currency elasticity, livestock asset accounting, sanitary measures, interstate shipment inspection, and broader stockman concerns. The action hoped will benefit the nation. George E. Roberts reports mint operations. coinage volume records set though value fell due to small denominations. gold bullion stock rose. Silver dollars, subsidiary and minor coins issued totals noted.
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National Live Stock Association
Kansas City
Mountain Country
Nevada
George E. Roberts
Philadelphia
New Orleans
San Francisco
Laura D Fair once a glamour figure in San Francisco
A Reno Journal San Francisco correspondent recalls Laura D Fair once famed for elegance and misdeeds. The text describes her deterioration after the 1860s murder of A P Crittenden, a leading lawyer, at her Virginia City lodging house. Crittenden nursed there during pneumonia, then slain in front of his wife and daughter.
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San Francisco
Reno Journal
Laura D. Fair
A. P. Crittenden
Nail Through Hand Incident At Three Mile Bay
J C Mount of Three Mile Bay describes driving a ten penny nail through his hand while opening a box. He applied Chamberlains Pain Balm and later, with occasional use, the pain and soreness vanished and the wound healed quickly. The product is sold by H M Schneiders.
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J.C. Mount
Three Mile Bay
Chamberlain
H. M. Schneiders
Supreme Court rules insurers pay in suicide cases
United States Supreme Court holds insurers must honor policies when death is self inflicted. Nebraska cattlemen resist land removal until government notice. An insurance club in Boston promises birth rewards for married women with a $6 join fee and quarterly $1 dues. Mrs Julia Dent Grant dies in Washington at 90, leaving a pension of $5,000 a year and a noted life of quiet service.
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United States Supreme Court
Boston
Julia Dent Grant
U. S. Grant
Washington, D. C
St. Louis
Congress
Open Season for Deer Kills Rules Proclaimed
The law states deer may be killed only from September 1, 1903 for two months. It is unlawful to possess deer meat outside this period. Hunters may kill at most two bucks during the open season, with heavy fines for violations. The text adds a stray note about women and boutonnières.
Winter coiffures and court ornaments fuel fashion craze
The piece outlines French winter beauty trends with shoulder curls high pompadours Corkscrew curls and ornate headpieces from diadems to waxed fruit. Feathery aigrets jeweled fluffs and wreaths in autumnal tones are noted while powdered hair makes a comeback for dinners and evening events as novelty items dominate social appearances.
Old Stories Retold of Chamberlains Rough Remedy
Letters from druggists across the country praise Chamberlains Rough Remedy for easing coughs colds and croup and vendors guarantee satisfaction. Sold by H M Schneiders. The corner stone of the 500000 Stanford University Gymnasium was laid on Dec 11.
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Chamberlain
India
China
South Sea Islands
H. M. Schneiders
Stanford University
New Life Pille Promoted at Mrs H M Schneiders Drug Store
An advertisement touts New Life Pille as a gentle thorough remedy for dizziness headaches and liver or bowel troubles. The note mentions availability at Mrs H M Schneiders Drug Store.
New Discovery Promises Cough and Consumption Relief
A Home Medicine Ad cites Dr King s New Discovery for consumption with claims of quick relief. Beall of Beall Mice recounts his wife s recovery after using four bottles, noting immediate improvement after prior failures. Trial bottles offered, price 60 cents and one dollar.
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T. R. Beall
Dr. King
H. M. Schneider
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George W. Cowing
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PWE
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F. J. Brossemer
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W. M. Rengeca Toxxis
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A. M
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Rost
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W. M. R. McCuartes
St. John's
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Joey
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Caruente Swick
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F. J. Bnossemen
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Eureka, Nevada
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Heler
Sacramento Society For Improvement
Brown Hotel
Burke
R. Reeves
John Pardy
Beak Balding
W. H. Russell
MAW & Bateman
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