Panama canal treaty clash with railroads and Colombia
The article discusses the Panama canal treaty facing Colombian officials who seek greater subsidies, alongside railroad influence that could affect freight rates. It cites Judge Thompson on sentencing Danville rioters and critiques of presidential administration amid graft concerns. It notes U.S. pension outlays and Chicago’s centennial celebrations with civic events and decorative streets and public buildings.
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United States
Chicago Pastor Denounces Women Adopting Male Roles
In a Sunday sermon a Chicago pastor declares reforming women must not imitate men. He argues home school and religion require masculine and feminine temperaments for balance and unity, and that women should not take men’s places in any role or trust.
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Chicago
Abe
Bonaparte Named to Lead Indian Territory Investigation
Secretary Hitchcock announced Charles J. Bonaparte grand nephew of Napoleon will conduct the Indian Territory land scandal probe. Bonaparte also serves as special counsel to aid in Postoffice investigation prosecutions and enjoys high administration confidence. He will likely be assisted by one or more aides in the Indian Territory inquiry.
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Hitchcock
Charles J. Bonaparte
Napoleon
Indian Territory
Bonaparte
Ausiat
Expenditure meets mark for St Louis World’s Fair funding
The act of congress guarantees 85 million for the St Louis exposition with an 82 0 million expenditure assured. The condition of double the amount spent to prove good faith has been satisfied and federal support is now available. Seventeen foreign nations have pledged over 6 million in cooperation with rising exhibition costs.
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St Louis
Thade
Exposition Company
Invention of H O Johnson of Sheffield Introduces Gravel Separator
H O Johnson of Sheffield invents a gravel separating machine that removes flour sand from gravel, aiding road, masonry, and rail ballast work. Field tests on the Chicago and Rock Island line show smoother road sections and potential cost savings by screening, grading, and loading material locally.
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H.o.joflnson-Of
Chicago
Rock Island
Ptt
Best Place For People Of Small Means In Indian Territory
Letter recounts moving from Texas to the Chickasaw Nation in 1809 and settling near Comanche. Describes renting land, growing cotton and corn, yields, and farming with limited capital, praising the Comanche Fort Bill area as ideal for small means to start a livelihood through farming and stock raising.
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Chickasaw Nation
Texas
Comanche
Cow Creek
Fort Bill
Chickasaw
Fine farming promise in Oklahoma and Indian Territory plea
The writer extols Oklahoma and Indian Territory as superb for farming, noting flock sizes, fruit preservation, and water access. He claims strong butter, eggs, and peaches, and promotes homeseekers’ info and Rock Island System excursions to the Southwest for settlers seeking to improve their fortunes.
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Wella
Severn States
QO. E. Martin
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Rock Island
Movement to Reform Baggage Handling on Railways
The American Association of General Passenger and Ticket agents campaigns for stricter baggage rules. Train crews admit rough handling, though some western lines have piloted padded trucks reducing complaints. A national standard aims to unify efforts as baggage agents and ticket agents collaborate.
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American Association of General Passenger and
General Baggage
General Ticket
Booker T. Washington preached panacea for the race
The Champaign Gazette notes Booker T. Washington promotes education industrial training thrift and abstinence as a solution to the so called negro problem. The Republican office advertises versatile printing services and customer satisfaction in style.
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Booker T.washington
Champaign Gazette
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