Attack on Uncle Joe Rails at Autocracy in House
Washington January 25 1904 Shackelford Mok denounces Speaker Cannon as autocrat in a heated House exchange. Cannon laughs and takes seat while arguing against one man power. Hitchcock defends Bryan Parker candidacy and attacks General Grosvenor figures. Discussions touch Roosevelt Foraker and platform contrasts. Dr Wiley outlines health risks from preservatives and plans to teach denatured alcohol production from damaged fruit.
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Washington
Shackelford Mo
Cannon
Europe
Shackelford
Uncle Joe
Bureau
Wiley
United States
Bureau of Chemistry
Standard 610 suit tests charter annulment witnesses
Washington January 20 The Standard Oil company faces a suit before a stated examiner Judge Per is for the annulment of its charter The most important witness so far is Durand deputy commissioner of corporations who testifies about railroad rebates and how waybills show two kinds of handwriting and possible alterations Durand asserts the records indicate a higher charge than officially billed and that the waybills may have been tampered with while opposing counsel argues line items reflect a 44 cent rate
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Washington
Peris
Doana Durand
Missioner of Corporations
Fai Freieht Tradice
Abd Las Feiuic
Dyer du Sists
Chienge Ane Piisteru N Agis
Jess
Atrormmey
Durie
Duramd
Utmois Central Railway
Poison Squad discoveries to be reported to House panel
Washington January 25 reports say Dr Wiley head of the agriculture department bureau of chemistry told the house committee on food preservatives that new tests by the Poison Squad will be presented. The disclosure highlights ongoing studies into food safety and additives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Tb Wwe. Wey
Bureau of Chemistry
Department of Agriculture
House Committee
House Holds Political Field Day in Brief Debate
Washington January 25 Congress kept to general debate with no direct talk on the urgent deficiency bill. Members spoke on a variety of political subjects under the privilege of general debate and adjourned to Monday as the Senate did not meet.
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House
Washington
Senate
Holden to open charity saloon in Huntington near Holden
In Huntington West Virginia on January 25 the town of Holden will, after February 1, permit a saloon with profits devoted to charity. United States Coal and Oil Company officials sought a license amid protests. Attorneys argued the venture would be strictly business and profits donated as directed by the court, a proposition accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F Huntington
W. Va
Holden
Here
United States Coal and Oil Company
Tivense
THE
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta, GA
Abolition of Card System Debated in Goldfield Camp
A report notes efforts to end the recently booted card systems in the Goldfield camp. The move aims to streamline operations and reduce friction for workers and organizers amid ongoing discussions.
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Goldfield
Spain Moves to Guard Art Treasures
Madrid January 25 Senor Rodriguez San Pedro the education minister introduced a bill in parliament to ban exporting Spain's art works without government authorization. The measure aims to prevent loss of national treasures and maintain cultural heritage.
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Madrid
Senor Rodriguez San Pedro
Spain
Death of A. W Thorneley Mexican vice consul in Tacoma
A. W Thorneley sixty years old Mexican vice consul in Tacoma was shot by highwaymen Monday night and died. He had come to Tacoma from LaCrosse Wisconsin years ago. A brief historical note recalls bread prices during Henry IV’s Paris siege and the famine that followed.
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Tacoma
Was
A. W Thorneley
Thorneley
LaCrosse
Wis
Severay
Herault
Paris
Henry IV
Cambridge waitress may inherit vast Fitzherbert fortune
The Globe reports Misa Georgia Smythe of Cambridge learned she is allegedly a great-great granddaughter of Maria Fitzherbert and may claim a share of a rumored 12 million dollar estate tied to King George IV’s secret history.
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Boston
the Globe
Misa Georgia
Smythe
Cambridge Street
New Brunswick
Maria Fitzherbert
George IV
England
Windsor Castle
Edward
Philadelphia verdict in Fermee murder trial acquits Detsch
After a three day trial Andrew Jackson Detsch was acquitted of murdering Har ry Ferree in a Philadelphia boarding house last November. The jury was out nearly three hours and the verdict drew an enthusiastic courtroom reaction.
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Philadelphia
Andrew Jackson Detsch
Harry Ferree
A Little Cascasweet For Babies From Jungkunz Drugstore
When the baby is cross and worried parents can rely on Cascasweet, a well known remedy for babies and children, to soothe the little one quickly. Sold by Wm. F. Jungkunz, druggist, 85 Stephenson St.
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Wm. F. Jungkunz
Stephenson St
English Style Fragments and Newspaper Habits
A commentary notes that Kenilworth Scott misstates a mother’s infancy, while Stevenson and others critique subjects and predicates. It cites Fielding, Scott, Pot, Macaulay, Lecky, and Spencer, suggesting some authors were once reporters but did not copy their trade. The piece reflects on phrasing quirks in newspapers.
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Kenilworth Scott
Scott
Stevenson
Fielding
Thackeray
Lamb
Arnold
Lecky
Ruskin
Spencer
George Pot
Macaulay
Vinmenpolis Juuaroal
Andover and Yale alumni dinners feature non political talks
New York January 25 Principal Alfred E Stearns of Phillips Academy urged the subordination of athletics and Bible study in colleges at the Andover alumni dinner held at the University Club New York. East Orange New Jersey January 25 Secretary Taft attended and spoke at the Yale Alumni Association Essex county banquet whose remarks were non political.
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New York
Alfred E. Stearns
Phillips Academy
Andover
University Club
East Orance
N. J
Taft
Yale Alumni Association
Essex County
Six railways convicted in safety appliances cases
Six railways including the Elgin Joliet and Eastern, Chicago Great Western, Belt Railway, Atchison Topeka Santa Fe, Northwestern railroad, and Milwaukee Central were found guilty in the United States district court of violating the safety appliances law. Judges Bethea Landis presided. penalties ranged from small fines to substantial sums.
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Chicago
United States District Court
Betheard Landis
Shou
Saodine
Elgin
Joliet
Eastern Railways
Gataned
Western
Belt Tadbway Company
Atchison, Topeka Cead Samia Pe Chicas
Northwestern O Railway
Mieligces Central Railway
National and local news briefs from scattered reports
President Mitchell of the UMW denies a ruler to be head of a national mines bureau while UMW convention in Indianapolis awaits committee reports. Coast weather disrupts port, delaying key defense witnesses in the Thaw case. About 60,000 homeless men, mostly vagrants, gather in New York. Mrs Sallie Harris, 77, sister of Senator Cockrell, dies. A fire rages along New York and New Jersey coasts. a Porthead, Maine blaze destroys the city causing about 1000 dollars in damage. Timber camps in northern Wisconsin report waste from cold. Two elderly sisters from near St. Chrisville, Ohio die in a home fire that wipes out a business block and residences near Bennettsville. Unclear losses and costs cited. Builders’ and Masons’ organizations discuss session plans. streetcar tensions flare in New York. A Miss from Missouri and North Orleans railroads face disruptions.
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Mitchell
TU. M. W
Heal of & National Bureau of Mines
UM. W. O
Indianapolis
New York
Sallie Hearris
Cockrell
New Papi
Pipesat Peortheid
Gall Doo
Untitled maritime report with missing details
An interrupted clipping notes a voyage involving a Canadian steamer Mount Eoval and a passenger from St. John, with references to Queenstown Ireland and overdue status. The fragment alludes to a Canadian feather something and a casualty, but the garbled text obscures clear names or dates.
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St. John
Antwerp
St. Tomeon
Humphreys Homeopathic Specific No 23 Claim
Nervous debility and prostration from overwork and other causes are treated with Humphreys Homeopathic Specific No 23. In use for over 40 years it is advertised as the sole successful remedy. Price $1 per vial, $8 special package for serious cases, shipped prepaid by mail. Sold by druggists, address Humphreys Medicine Company Me.
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Humphreys
Douggists
Humphreys’ Med
Wier & Soha Sts. Me
Lane
Ase
Snc
Police Bill Is Ebela Up Carson Nex
Fragment unclear text mentions police bill and war context with numerous garbled words. No coherent names or events can be confirmed from the readable portions.
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Ebela
Gompers Says No Disrespect as He Speaks Freely on Union Rift
In Washington and Cleveland on January 25, Samuel Gompers defends free press rights amid the Buck Stove and Range boycott case. He vows to take the dispute to the U S Supreme Court, asserts no disrespect toward courts, and emphasizes constitutional protections while noting a legal fight over union bylaws and membership actions. A new National Window Glass Workers union forms in Cleveland, uniting craftsmen from blowers to flatteners.
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Washington
E Try
American Federation of Labor
Buck
Gompers
American Feder Nationial
Justice Gould
Buck Stove and Range Company
American Federationist
Gotpers
Sone
United States Supreme Court
Federation of Labor
Supreme Court of the
District of Columbia
Gould
Glass Men's Troubles in Cleveland Trade Suit
In Cleveland Ohio a final decree was entered in the common pleas court by Judge George L Phillips. The decision dissolves the All Garanted Window Glass Workers of American union which comprised cutters flatteners and other glass trade workers. The cutters demanded use of mitchners which was forbidden.
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Cleveland
Tan
George L. Phillips
Common Pleas Court
Association of
Window Glass Workers
Hughes Called to Book Albany Board Seeks Appointment Explanations
Resolutions by the state Brotherhood of Railroad Firemen and Enginemen urge Governor Hughes to explain why the union faced no representation on the two public service commissions. The governor’s reply cited balancing public interests and improving worker welfare, prompting implied displeasure from the board.
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Albany
No Y
Legislative Board
The
State Brotherhood of Railroad
Hughes
Raft Road
Central Federated Union
New York City
Religion Should Guide Life Not Be An Occasional Focus
A Beacons field commentary argues religion must govern daily conduct rather than serve as a sporadic influence, urging readers to place faith at the core of personal choices and community values.
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Beacons Field
Joys to Come from a Little Girl's Thanksgiving Praise
A New England preacher recalls his six year old daughter's verdict on his Thanksgiving sermon. She praised his effort but joked she would miss a nice dinner because she loved him and listened to every word. Her candid critique underlines the holiday's blend of faith and family.
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New England
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Ollie James
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Roosevelt
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Pr. J. Sheldon Clark
Hettinger
Stephenson Est
Freeport
Dewitt’s
Bk. Jung
Stephenson
Judge Phillips
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Phillips
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National Window Glass Workers
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Conway
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Peck
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Milwaukee
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Freeport Gas. Light & Coke Co
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