Panama Canal Debate and Army Bill Dominate Congress
Senators debated the Panama Canal policy with Mr. Platt defending the administration and Mr. Morgan supporting annexation. The House passed the Hepburn pure food bill with an impending Feb 1, 1904, effective date. Army appropriation plans dominated House and Senate discussions, with tariff focus and multiple proposed inquiries into government expenditures and appointments.
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Senate
Patter
Panama Canal
Panama
Platt
Nicaragua
House
Hall’ Owa
Payne
Hitchcock
Secretary of the Treasury
Mfr
Conn
Morgan
Williams
Me. Baker
Thayer
Musa
United States
Culberson
Secretary of State
South
Chicago
Secresary Shaw
War Department
Tremids
Avilars
Indianapolis
Four Ohio banks fail as cashier confessed fraud
The Produce Exchange Bank of Cleveland closes three branches Belford Hudson and Defiance after cashier George A Rose admits misappropriating funds. Cleveland Trust Co named assignee as losses top 270000 with depositors, mainly foreigners, gathered outside the bank seeking access. Rose, a Chicago grain trader, signed a confession attributing the collapse to speculation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Ohio
Pro Ance Exchange Bank of
Cleveland
Belford
Hudson
Defiance
George A. Rose
Rose
Cleveland ‘Trust Company
Chicago
Produce Exchange Bank
Bedford Latin teacher found murdered in odd crime scene
The Latin teacher Miss Brrah Schafer was found dead Friday in a shed near Bedford Indiana after a struggle. Suspect Mino Bebafer from Hickart had dated her. a private detective probe is underway. Schafer, 24, taught at Bedford High and had recent concerns for her safety.
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Bedford
Brrah Schafer
Ind
Mino Bebafer
Hikhart
Biss Shufer
Martha Johnson
Asehalt Kidares
Startey
Berah Schafer
Injen M Meluifer
Elklind
Wah School
Jb Jrus
Terre Haute _reat
Barah U. Schafer
Sarah C. Schafer
Misa Schafer
Elkhart
Terre Haute
Greencastle
Red Cross corps to train city firefighters for life saving
A plan to form a Red Cross corps of able bodied young firefighters will train two or more from each company, relieving them for courses and lectures by surgeons. The program aims to teach life saving, removal of injured to safety, and central theory of active救.
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Red Cross Corps
Chicago
Red Cross
Amd
Instruction Cours
Technrea
Acheo
Mach
Fext Heme
Onser
Koreans Report Looting and unrest amid Manchurian tensions
Reports from Seoul cite looting of native homes by armed bands in Prenegune and Pyengyang, amid rising violence after an electric streetcar accident that killed a Korean. Rioting spills into port cities as American-owned lines and foreign interests face pressure, with officials denying widespread hostility and calling for reinforced security.
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Boidiera
Patice
Prenegune
Kien
Seoul Adviers
Corean
Pyengyans
Ceres
Amerienne
Tt Line
Che Hey
Kenul
HAY Mariner
Wes
Port Dalny
Akaahinin
Atiache
Tokio
Ana Fpy
Yegasuka
Yokohama
Trix
Japan
London Times
Enya
Vladivostok
Vilidao
Siberia
George Meher Jor
Corea
York
Inne
Gexicoviai
Mark University Library dedication announced site gift
Dr G Stanley Tall announced a site of 100 100 from Andrew Carnegie at Worcester Massachusetts dedication exercises. In Bakingss Texas a furniture store fire killed J A McBeth his wife and five year old son and brother in law Nert Weat. property loss estimated at 35000 dollars.
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Gdila
Garland
New Mark University Library
Worcester
Mass
G. Stanley Tall
University
Annsrew
Carnegie
J. A. McBeth
Laughter
Nert Weat
I. A. Osterteg
Bakingss
Texas
Fire Strikes Chicago Masonic Temple Amid Swift Escape
A major blaze hit Chicago’s Masonic Temple on a Saturday afternoon causing about 520000 in property damage. Tenants fled in panic while crews fought the fire. the structure, a noted sky scraper, was described as fireproof despite extensive smoke and wind. Several people were slightly injured during the escape and evacuation procedures.
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Chicago
Elfy Fire Department
Tte Bound
Ettrance Experte
H. Friedlander & Co
ATR
Maxonic
Chigakd
Hyt Kage
Irequais Theater
Explosion Traps Miners at Cheswick Pennsylvanian Shaft
A deadly blast in the Plarsick Coal Company mine near Cheswick traps dozens of workers. Rescue units and physicians rush to aid the entombed and injured as families gather at the mouth of the pit. The shaft, about 220 feet deep, lies a mile from Cheswick.
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Pennnylvania
Plarsick Coal Company
Cheswick
Si Jaen
Maine
Avin
Allegheny
Crevelland
Morsa Manaeser
Vittsburg
Istanes
Dcone
Arcideak
Oswick Snl
Pitisborg
Jury Clears BeuT Mayors and Officials in Theater Fire
Chicago jury after eight years and 173 witnesses recommends eight persons including Mayor Harti J. Davis and Fire Chief William Maro be held for grand jury action. It cites disregard of building ordinances, unsafe top balcony, inadequate asbestos curtain, and faulty stairs that caused many deaths in the theatre fire.
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Chicago
Harti J. Davis
William Maro
Srotoa
Auditovium
Epon
Whitaker Wright Convicted and Sentenced for Fraud
Whitaker Wright was convicted of fraud in the King’s Bench division, sentenced to seven years penal servitude, and died in prison amid controversy. The case followed a major late 19th century London financial scandal linked to the Globe Finance Corporation and a collapse provoked by the Boer War era strains. Wright fled England about a year earlier, was arrested in New York, and extradited after denying guilt. The trial exposed losses to the British public exceeding £100,000,000 in today’s terms.
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Whitaker Wright
Lene
Leur
Ue Mam
Humberts
Sti
Deni
Wright
King’s Bench
High Court of Justice
England
New Neaik
Ruins
Ladtow Street
Mou Hia
Ie Ty Ge
Wdthout
Jos
Wright Wally
Lorion Globe Finance Corporation
Lord Caferin Wat
Mask
Storm on Burlington Road Wreaks Train Collision
A blinding snowstorm on the Burlington line caused a rear-end collision between two trains on the ema route. The impact halted service as crews responded, with injuries reported and investigations underway into the crash dynamics and signal conditions.
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Burlington
St. Louis
Ema
Bourlington Road
Chicago fire disaster leads to arrests and reforms
A Chicago theater fire disaster results in arrests of mayor, fire marshal, and officials. The jury's findings urge building department reforms, improved exits, and stricter ordinances enforcement, with calls to reassign fire department duties and tighten examinations for city positions. Meanwhile a Denver express wreck in a blizzard leaves several dead and many injured, with rescuers sifting through the wreck all night.
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Datta
Catler H. Harriza
Chinsen
Tre Williams
Bawani Faughlin
D. Ko
William St Mrsharm
Hia
Haw Salk
William Sailer
Gheed
William Mellen
G. Cummings
Grose
Eify aMeiils
Migor
Cis
Einssi
Gye
Aml
Gises
Fire Department
Hanila
Vhce
Chicago
Troquois
Elorrisna
Mustiv Wilay
Jess
Davis and
Hel
William McMidlon
Ssi
Ga Coeek
Millet Orth
Denver Etprea
Denver Express
Iby View
Thengineer
Tien
Debete
The Cotton Boll Weevil In American Cotton History
A brief feature on the cotton boll weevil highlighting its discovery in Mexico, spread to Texas, and potential threat to U.S. cotton yields. It notes the immense economic value of the crop, past and projected damages, and historical policy considerations toward combating the pest. The description includes its color stages, physical features, and how it damages cotton bolls, underscoring concerns about national impact and possible war funding.
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Mexica
Inn
Texas
Growere Andlrvinatista
Secretary of Agriculture
Diz Chough
Congress
Interesting News Items from J. F. Hubbani and Havana Sailings
A short note records J. F. Hubbani and a New York Y. M. C. A. worker sailing for Havana. The items touch on a small set of maritime and organizational details, noting fundraising or labor linkage and travel for a specific purpose within the organization.
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J. F. Hubbani
New York Y. M
A. Worker
Havana
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Iowa
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Horne Power
Algo
Thonse
Baturlay
Army
Tohineon
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Sitka
Fort Liscum
Alaska
S Temenway
Appropriations Committee
Mississippi
Craer
Sherbarne
National Capitol
Hepharns
Indiana
Lain
Thor
Easay
Chin Yon
Ask
MERCK
Revastopal
Iwate
Reexyn
Srikinh
Arash
Goodshotek
Tnremont
Mou
Anson
Abner Roberts
James Tarmer
Kropt
Middleshare
William J. Reid
Alian J. Q. Hotman
Spring Gald
Mave
Beut
Jacquois
Morrison
Weund Oter
Ioe
Davia
Paul
Loughlin
Indler
Linnie
Chienga
Tinklie
Serliot
Corpner
Hal Maser Harrison
Ghirt Sasha
Trapector
Mombam
Care 1
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Leahi
Davie Miyoot Chaar
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