Clash over Nicaragua Canal bill in House vote
Washington May 3 The House passed the Nicaragua canal bill by 226 to 35 after a stormy session. The debate featured charges of delay and alleged dealings in.Chicago and a dramatic clash between Treburn and Cannon. Senate action followed with pension and food adulteration remarks.
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Nicaragua
Washington
House
Congress
Topburn
Cannon
Hepburn
Appropriations Committee
Burton
Ohio
River and Harbors Committee
Trepburn
Shepburn
Chicago
Tlepburn
Mallinger
Gallinger
Senate
Lorth
Union Veterans’ Union
Mason
Cannon of
Illinois
Cannon Accuses Hepburn Over Canal Pill Charges
The exchange turns heated as Cannon rebukes Hepburn and a Chicago informant allegedly reports opposition to a canal pill bill. Hepburn denounces the claim, calls critics liars, and a scuffle erupts with Gaines and Mann trading sharp remarks amid mounting tension.
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Hepburn
Cannon
Wand
Ilinois
Crimnon
Chicago
Tepburn
Gaines
Tennessee
Mann
Caines
Chairmian
Tennesse
Jim
Ex-Sen Pettigrew Attacks Army Policy Over South Dakota Troops
During Senate debate on the army bill Pettigrew assailed administration policy for keeping South Dakota soldiers beyond service. He cited letters from officers and men, claiming hundreds of Philippines veterans were in St Elizabeth's asylum and at least 200 had killed themselves. He also read a letter he wrote to the president filled with vitriolic language.
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Washington
Senate
Pettigrew
South Dakota
Philippines
St. Elizabeth’s
Sundry Civil Bill Funds Public Works Across Several States
Washington May 38 Local items in the sundry civil bill include public buildings allocations for Dubuque Iowa Felgin District Indiana site costs Indianapolis 325 000 Toilet Tus for 50 000, river and harbor projects in Illinois and Mississippi rivers 1 000 000, Keweenaw bay to Lake Superior waterway 110 000 Calumet Illinois 185 800 Detroit river 200 000 Hay lake channel St Marys river 250 000 Kenosha Wisconsin 135 000 Milwaukee bay harbor of refuge 105 650 Michigan City Indiana 195 000 Portage Lake Michigan 85 000 Racine Wisconsin 467 650 St Joseph Michigan 150 000 Sheboygan Wisconsin 52 000.
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Washington
Dubuque
Indianapolis
Toliet
Tus
Hinois and Mississippi Canal
Keweenaw Bay
Lake Superior
Calumet
Uls
Detroit River
Hay
Lake Channel
St. Mary's River
Kenosha
Wis
Milwaukee Bay
Harbor of Refuge
Michigan City
Ind
Portage Lake
Mich
Racine
St. Joseph
Sheboygan
Names of Senators and Representatives Voting Against Canal
Washington May 38 The Nicaragua canal vote in the House yesterday listed Acheson Adams Burton Cannon Capron Clark of Missouri Cooney Cowherd Cox Dalzell DeArmond Denny Dougherty Fleming Fletcher Guston Gillett of Massachusetts Graham Flitting Lawrence Lester Levy Littauer Littlefield McCall Neville Rhea of Kentucky Rucker Shafroth Sprague Stewart of Wisconsin Talbert Thayer Vandiver who voted no.
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Washington
Thenayston
Nicaragua Canal
Acheson
Adams
Burton
Cannon
Capron
Clark
Missour
Cooney
Cowherd
Cox
Dalzell
DeArmond
Denny
Dougherty
Fleming
Fletcher
Guston
Gillett
Massachusetts
Graham
Flitting
Lawrence
Lester
Levy
Littauer
Littlefield
McCall
Neville
Rhea
Kentucky
Rucker
Shafroth
Sprague
Stewart
Wisconsin
Talbert
Thayer
Vandiver
Secretary Long Reprimands Captain Chadwicke Washington
Secretary Long released yesterday a letter reprimanding Captain Chadwicke Washington for remarks in a published interview about Rear Admiral Soley. The document cites the naval department correspondence and condemns the captain’s statements as improper.
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Long
Michigan Man Given a Post as Chilean Claims Commissioner
Washington May 3 President appoints William Glover Cage of Michigan to serve as commissioner for the United States on the new Chilean claims commission.
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Michigan
Washington
William Glover Cage
United States
New Chilian Claims Commission
Treasury official to probe Japanese influx
Washington May 3 Assistant Secretary Taylor of the treasury department is taking steps to investigate the abnormal influx of Japanese into the United States.
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Washington
Taylor
Treasury Department
YOUNG PULLMAN MARRIAGE QUESTION DISCUSSED
George M. Pullman and Sanger Pullman deny bigamy. They urge readers to check Chicago and Milwaukee court records for proof, insisting no law has been broken. Milwaukee records show no divorce granted to G M Pullman or Mrs I B Bowers. Wisconsin law makes divorce hard without long residency.
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New York
George M. Pullman
Chicago
Milwaukee
Sanger Pullman
George
Bowers
Miwaukee
G. M. Pullman
I. B. Bowers
Wisconsin
First Lake Disaster of the Season at Stannard Rock
The schooner Halloran, pre laden, sprang a leak and sank yesterday off Stannard Rock about twenty miles west of Marquette Michigan. The eight crew members were rescued by the steamer Drake, which towed the Halloran after the sinking.
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Marquette
Mich
Great Lakes
Stannard Rock
Drake
Halloran
Lynching at Liberty Court House Yard Shocks City
In Liberty Missouri on May 3 a mob of masked men lynched Henry Datley a Black man accused of brutally assaulting Vera Armstrong a waitress at Snapp's hotel in Excelsior Springs The attack occurred in the courthouse yard and hor r ripples of fear ran through the community as authorities investigated the mob action and the case drew sharp commentary on community safety and justice.
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Liberty
Itenry Datley
Court House Yard
Vera Armstrong
Snapp
Excelsior Springs
Resignation and disasters ripple through towns
Senor Mora resigns as mayor of Ilavani while a barn near Rev G S Mundinger in Manawa Wisconsin burns to the ground and a valuable horse perishes. Detectives probing the Welland canal plot link Penian and Boer groups. A London Ontario machinist reportedly inherits a California estate valued at 89 million.
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Senor Mora
Ilavani
Rev
G. S. Mundinger
Manawa
Wis
Welland Ecanal
Francis I. Brooks
London
Ont
California
Marie Dr. Swett
Chicago
Bloomington
Ots
BR. McGurki & Sons
Minurshal Krueger
Brilliou
Admiral Dewey
Naval Reserve Veteran Association
India
Seng
Waegoebel
Frankfort
Scott County
Boutelle
Maine
Illlinois Grand Army Contest for State Commander
Sad tragedy at Peoria Chicago women recover most of the property her son stole. Jacksonville Illinois May 38 The city is adorned with stars and stripes for visitors to the Grand Army encampment. Thousands arrived and more come by train. Delegates of Ladies Aid Society Woman's Relief Corps and Ladies of the G A R hold meetings with veterans. The parade at 1 80 p m reviewed by Admiral Dewey. Contest for state commander active with Cook County favored for Chicago. Joel M Longnecker named as possible, W N Coffman of Champaign also a candidate. Captain J B Inman department commander heads for Jacksonville to open encampment.
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Jacksonville
Png
Grand Army of the Republic
Ladies’ Aid Society
Woman’s Relief Corps
Ladies of the
Admiral Dewey
Department
John Inman
Cook County
Chicago
Joel M. Longnecker
W. N. Coffman
Champaign
Girl Kills Herself Rather Than Face Parents
Birdie Hoffman an 18 year old girl in Peoria Illinois obtained a revolver from her boy friend Otis Botts 16 and shot herself in the right temple rather than return to her parents after spending the night with the youth. Botts saw the act and alerted authorities. the coroner ruled death by self inflicted firearm injury. The couple had planned marriage but parental opposition and a lonely buggy ride preceded the tragedy.
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Peoria
Birdie Hoffman
Otis Botts
Botts
Hoffman
Illinois crop bulletin notes rapid growth after warm rains
The Illinois section climate and crop services reports an excellent week for farm work and vegetation growth through April, with good rainfall and bright sunshine. Weather favored rapid advancement of crops and field tasks, placing conditions in a seasonably ahead state in many areas.
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Springfield
Lils
Bulk of the Wealth Recovered in Chicago Heist
Thomas Neveu who drugged and robbed his mother on Monday night of seventy thousand dollars in money jewelry and securities has eloped with his sweetheart Sadie Carroll. Authorities say Neveu and Carroll headed toward Milwaukee or Elgin and the treasury receptacle contents, valued securities, and most of the plunder have been recovered leaving only the jewelry about one thousand dollars and currency about one hundred dollars missing. At Springtild Illinois there were four live bird contests at the Illinois Gun Club tournament with forty two birds shot per contestant. Fred Gilbert Spirit Lake Indiana and Thomas Marshall Werthsburg Illinois each shot all forty two birds. Idd Powers Decatur Illinois StolIe Herkes Dayton Ohio and Md Voris Crawfordsville Indiana each hit forty one.
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Chicago
Thomas Neveu
Sadie Carrol
Neveu
Miss Carroll
Milwaukee
Elgin
Treasury
Springtild
Ilinois
Strikes for Higher Wages in Springfield Illinois
Springfield carpenters strike for higher wages. Bosses offer 50 rents an hour as compromise, carpenters refuse. State Register from Lincoln reports Lincoln carpenters demand 2.50 for a nine hour day and threaten to strike if not granted.
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Springfield
State Register
Lincoln
Convention of United American Mechanics Elects Beveene
Jacksonville May 3 The annual convention of the state council Order of United American Mechanics was held Beveene and elected The Y.
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Jacksonville
State Council
Order of United American Mechanics
Beveene
Suffering and Relief Wrote for firs
A mid nineteenth century ad copy shows letters to Mrs Pinkham seeking relief for female ailments. The correspondents describe irregular menses, back and pelvic ache, bloating, and leucorrhea. Testimonials claim improvement after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
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Mrs. Johnson
Lydia H. Pinkham
Firs
Pinkham
Rumford Center
Maine
Lord Roberts Exemplifies Open Air Vitality in Army Life
The article praises Lord Roberts as a striking example of how an active outdoor life can shape a man. Once delicate in youth, after forty one years in India he remains hale and skilled at lemon cutting tent pegging and related sports. It notes that stricter early measures would have barred him from the army due to his small stature.
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Lord Roberts
India
War veterans seek relief from rheumatism with Balm
Many old soldiers feel the effects of hard service and Geo S Anderson of Rossville Penn says Chamberlains Pain Balm helped a severe attack. He asks the price for a dozen bottles for himself and neighbors as a home remedy for rheumatism backache sprains cuts and burns. Sold by Jos Emmert Druggist. Mormons began invading the northwest Canadian provinces five years ago with over twenty settlements by now.
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Geo. S. Anderson
Rossville
York County
Penn
Chamberlain
Northwest
Canadian Provinces
Foley's Honey and Tar Endorsed by Moogh and Jungkunz
An advertisement proclaims Foley's Honey and Tar as the best remedy for stubborn coughs from lagrippe or heavy cold. It claims the product strengthens the lungs and restores health, with endorsements from H. J. Moogh and W. F. Jungkunz.
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Foley
H. J. Moogh
W. F. Jungkunz
Boise City Talks Telephonic Link With San Francisco
Boise City demonstrates long distance communication by telephoning San Francisco, a roughly 1,000 mile connection, showcasing early telephone reach and tech progress for the era.
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Boise City
San Srancisco
Sufferers praise Kodol and other remedies in newspaper items
A string of short notes describes individuals praising remedies for stomach and digestive issues. W H W Shipman from Beardsley credits Kodol Dyspepsia Cure with restoring his appetite. H J Moogk mentions kidney and liver concerns and recommends Foley’s Kidney Cure. P K Gristau of Gaars Mills reports success with Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. Other snippets tout general health cautions, penny-pinching wisdom, and Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery for stomach care.
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Chamberlain
P. KE. Gristau
Gaars Mills
Jos. Emmert
Dewey Inspects Chicago Sanitary Canal Tour
Admiral Dewey toured Chicago’s sanitary canal with a large party, boarding at McCook and viewing from Lockport to observe the feature replacing the stock yards. A reception followed at the Chicago Athletic Association and an evening event at Central Music Hall benefited the Seventh regiment TI. N. G. The Dewey visit did not include Clan-na-Gael members who stayed away due to the lack of a union-built reviewing stand.
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Admiral Dewey
Chicago
Muay S
Lockport
Sanitary Trustees
McCook
Dewey
Chicago Athletic Association
Central Music Hall
Seventh Regiment
TI. N. G
Jacksonville
Hatred of the British at Mohawk club banquet
In Detroit last night the Mohawk club banquet decorations included British and other national insignia. An inspecting party of braves tore down the Union Jack from the gallery rail and speaker's stand. The British flag was replaced by the Spanish flag and later the Irish flag appeared, reflecting heightened anti British sentiment.
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Detroit
Great Britain
Treland
Madison setups judges for big intercollegiate oratorical contest
In Madison on May 3 the panel for the oratorical contest among Wisconsin Michigan Minnesota Illinois Northwestern Chicago and Oberlin appeared nearly fixed. Thought and style judges include David Starr Jordan Leland Stanford University Ralph Curtis Ringwald Columbia College and President Draper Illinois. Delivery judges are Judge Tishback Indiana Governor Mount Indiana and Editor Hackett Fort Wayne Sentinel.
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Madison
Wis
Wiseconsin
Michigan
Minnesota
Illinois
Northwestern
Chicago
Oberlin
David Starr Jordan
Leland-Stanford University
Ralph Curtis Ringwald
Columbia College
Draper
University of Illinois
Tishback
Indiana
Mount
Grand Army Pension Bill Filed in House
Representative Graff of Illinois filed the report of the house committee on invalid pensions. The Grand Army bill would amend the pension law of June 24, 1899, and the measure conforms to the recommendations of the national pension committee of the G A R and the national officers of that organization.
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Washington
Graff
Illinois
House Committee
Forest fires threaten Thinelander pine slashings
May 3 report from Thinelander Wisconsin states forest fires burn in pine slashings near the city. Dense smoke has forced homesteaders to abandon homes. Cedar posts valued at four hundred dollars belonging to eight Kellys were buried in Newbold.
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Thinelander, Wis
Kelly
Newbold
Five expert safe blowers rob Val Blatz office
In Chicago on May 3, five expert safe blowers attacked the Val Blatz Brewing branch at Union and Erie streets at 8 am. They bound private watchman George Fidebrand with wire, forced open the safe, and carried away $700 to $800.
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Chicago
Val Blatz Brewing Company
Ottiece
Union and
Ierie Streets
George Fildebrand
Markets Report Chicago May 2 Wheat and futures quotations
Chicago Board of Trade quotations show May wheat at 65 5/8 to 66 1/8 with July and September similar. Corn oats and hogs prices listed along with produce such as butter eggs and poultry. Cattle and sheep quotations and receipts noted. Milwaukee market closing with firth at 87.
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Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
AOTC
Eace
Cpineteess
Ceee Eee
Butler
Texas
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Missouri
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Gatling
Troop D. First Cavalry
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United American Mechanica
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W. HW. Shipman
Beardsley
Minn
H. J. Moogk
West Virginia
Java
Samarang
Kaiser
New York City
Dr. Pierce
Chicago Grain and Produce
Milwaukee Grain
Firth
N. K. Fairbank Company
St. Louis
Boston
Wm. Campbell & Co
Standard Wall Paper Co
Warren Fuller
Geo. Halbert
Brooklyn
N. Y
Janeway & Carpenter
New Jersey
Creswell & Washburn
Miladelphia
Thomas Strahan & Co
Pittsburgh Wall Paper Co
Bongye & Parks
Corner Exchange
Chicago Sts
Welsbach Mantle
Yusea
Welsbach
The
Freeport Light & Fuel Co
Oregon
Chicago, Union Pacific and
North-Western Line
Chicago & North-Western Railway
P. H. Hough
Malena
Winslow Street
Delaware Street
Helen H. Birch
West St. of
Unites States
Chicago Great Western Railway
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