The Bow of Orange Ribbon Romance in New York
An elegant New York drawing room hosts Captain Hyde as he courts Katherine Van Heemskirk. Their river outing romance unfolds under wary eyes, while Katherine's guardian and family circle watch the shifting loyalties and looming marriage prospects. Neil Semple harbors quiet anger as Hyde maneuvers among lovers, and an impending clash of affection and obligation edges the scene.
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Richard
Katherine
Capt. Hyde
Katherine van Heemskirk
Hyde
Joanna
Neil Semple
Neil
Nell
van Heemskirk’s
Katherina
Plot and Privilege Tie a Dutch Colonial Family
Joris Van Heemskirk restrains his daughter Katherine from visiting Mrs Gordon at Semple’s, citing danger from their social circle. Katherine plans a secret apology by drafting a letter with Lystbet’s help, hoping to reconcile with the Englishwoman she admires, while Capt. Hyde’s past and family alliances loom over the household.
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Lysbet
Katherine
Madam Gordon
Diedrich Becker
Cal
Gordon
Katherine van Heemskirk
Odd fashion fads show sweethearts in shoes
An article notes a fad where fashionable girls wear pictures of their sweethearts in their shoe buckles or necklaces. In Wissahicon a dance crowd displayed miniature portraits of favored men. The trend evolves from neckpieces to belts and now shoes, with many miniatures made for those without a real beau.
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Wissahickon
Navigation of St Lawrence Frozen By Winter River
A fragment notes the Lawrence River is frozen for four months each year and speaks to a naval or maritime risk with ships wrecked monthly amid harsh winter conditions on the river.
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St. Lawrence
Lawrence
Tribute in memory of ex Speaker Thomas Reed
The House paid a high tribute to Thomas Brackett Reed ex Speaker who died December 7 1902. A resolution noting his twenty two years in the House and six as speaker was adopted with the chamber adjourned out of respect. The record added he was a distinguished statesman and a giant of parliamentary leadership. The Ways and Means Committee reported adjournment from December 20 to January 5.
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Washington
House
Thomas B. Reed
Benton
Blaine
Alexander Stephens
Heed
London Dock
Sherman
New York
House of Representatives
Thomas Brackett Reed
Speaker
Reen
Statu
Maine
Republic
Reed
Ways and Means
Pioneer Newsboy Dies in Brooklyn Remembered Founder Cries
Nigen Yor i Henry L. Gatchitt, once the first New York newsboy to cry papers aloud, has died at his Brooklyn home. Born on the East Side, he sold papers when Cooper Union was a cornfield, and later stood on Park Row calling out paper names and contents. His early shouts helped give the newsboys their distinctive call.
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Pioneer
Nigen Yori
Henry L. Gatchitt
New York
Brooklyn
Cooper Union
Park Row
Senate Ready for Reciprocity Treaty Talks
President Roosevelt assures Senate support if negotiations with Guba on a reciprocity treaty are concluded satisfactorily by the State Department. The treaty would be brought to the Senate during the next session for ratification and debate.
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Senate
Washington
Roosevelt
State’ Department
Wages of Miners Before the Strike Commission
Scranton reports detail from Thursday sessions of the strike commission where practical miners describe conditions in the Hazleton coal fields. Witnesses say Coxe Bros and others violated agreements, and miners fear to complain with inspectors accompanied by company officials. Inspectors to testify unaccompanied. possible negotiations loom in New York.
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Strike Commission
Scranton
Hazleton
Cox
New York
Andrew Mattey
Coxe Bros
Coxe
Darrow
Mnes
Watkins
Darrew
John G. Strenix
Mattey
John Farah
Coxe Company
Congress urged to fund cattle disease stamp out
Washington reports foot and mouth disease spreading in Massachusetts and New England. Dr. Salmon organizes federal effort with 70 percent reimbursement for slaughtered infected animals, urging an emergency appropriation of at least 500000 dollars, ideally 1000000, to avoid delays.
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Congress
Washington
Massachusetts
New England
Salmon
Laaw
Immigration Bill Debated as Senate Amends Ingress Rules
Washington reports the Senate adopted all committee amendments to the immigration bill except the educational test provision. The chamber approved striking the prohibition on sale of intoxicants in the Capitol and set the bill aside for Tuesday. A $3 head tax on each immigrant drew chief debate, with Gallinger arguing reduced need, though the tax passed. An amendment to curb perjury by entrants and to apply the head tax to transportation lines was struck out. Aliens in transit and those admitted with certain failures were exempted.
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United States
Washington
Senate
Capitol Building
Luesday
Gallinger
N. H
Ines
Ian
Live Stock Market Report from South Omaha
Latest quotations from South Omaha show cattle steady to firm with better grades selling higher while common stockers and western beef steers are scarce. Hogs open two d higher. most sales around 6.30 with prime heavies near 6.30. Sheep and feeders show mixed prices with good lambs and wethers strongest among offerings.
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South Omaha
Kansas City
Kansas City cattle and sheep markets reel with mixed prices
Cattle prices show steady to strong tendencies for most categories amid mixed demand. Reports list varied figures for export and dressed steers, stockers, feeders, cows, heifers, canners, and bulls with shifting ranges. Sheep and lambs register weaker to moderate gains, native and western lambs and ewes quoted in a tight ranges, stockers and feeders also noted.
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Kansas City
Western Fed
Texas
Railroads Propose Higher Live Stock Rates to Chicago
The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe asks western roads to raise live stock rates from the Missouri river to Chicago from 12 to 18 4 cents per 100 pounds. Roads reportedly agree for shipments west of Kansas City but oppose under 23 4 cents from Kansas City to Chicago. The Santa Fe would apply 18 4 cents even from Kansas City, recalling a prior rate cut by Chicago Great Western. The issue prompted Interstate Commerce Commission scrutiny and is still under advisement.
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Chicago
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
Missouri River
Kansas City
Santa Fe
Chicago Great Western m
Atchison
Interstate Commerce Commission
New York Syndicate Proposes $50 Million Gold Aid
In Mexico City a powerful New York syndicate is stated to be willing to supply enough gold to establish a gold standard locally. The amount named is 50 million dollars.
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Mexico City
New York
Manila Free to Chinamen
Manila Customs Collector Shuster rules that Chinese residents legally resident in the mainland United States may enter the Philippine Islands. Entry is allowed irrespective of class or occupation if they travel by a reasonably direct route and exercise due diligence in coming.
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Manila
Shuster
United States
Philippine Islands
Philippines
Secretary Wilson Denies Shortage Reports
In Indianapolis Vice President Lewis of the United Mine Workers rejected a report alleging shortages and disputed claims tied to Parker subregions. The exchange centers on wage and production debates within the national union.
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Indianapolis
Wilson
United
Mine Workers
Lewis
National Organization
A Jong Dis
Parkersbure, Wy
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Amelia FE. Barr
Dodd, Mead and Company
van Heemekirks
Gordons
Oranje Bowen
Joris van Heemakirk
Sempie
A van Heemskirk
Joris
Semple
Lyshet
Bram
Semple House
Dinorah
Abraham
Katryntje
Madame Semple’s
Janna
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