There is but a step between me and death
A dramatic Alpine rescue theme contrasts with a broad critique of complacency toward consumption. The piece cites Dr. Gorgas and Havana fever statistics to argue fear is misplaced, urges prevention of lung weakness, and promotes Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery with testimonials and offers for private consultation.
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Dr. Pierce
Joseph D. Burns
Huestis St
Ithaca
N. Y
Will H. Whitmire
Arkton
Rockingham Co
A. P. Whitmire
West Virginia
Pierce
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
Omaha Police Chief Proposes Guarded Return for Crowe
Omaha March 5 Preparations for Pat Crowe to surrender as a voluntary prisoner in the Cudahy kidnapping case proceed. Chief Donahue confirms sending a Chicago letter promising to waive rewards and protect Crowe from violence while in custody and to aid his innocence claim.
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Omaha
Neb
Pat Crowe
Cudahy
Donahue
Steve Crowe
Chicago
Edward Cudahy, Jr
Paterson Silk Mills Strike Continues In New Jersey
In Paterson New Jersey the silk mill strike by girl operatives persists with four mills nearly shut down. At ten mills clashes occurred as strikers pulled other workers from hopeful applicants. They rejected a 15 cent daily raise and maintain demands of 3.50 for 200 yards with no damage money. The Haledon mill strikers met with a large turnout to air grievances and reaffirm resolve.
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New York
Paterson
N. J
Haledon Mill
Sugar Steamer Camperdown Stranded Off Raleigh Shoals
The British steamer Camperdown bound for New York with 20 000 sacks of sugar is stranded on Cape Lookout shoals seven miles from the beach. The life-saving captain made three attempts to board the vessel but strong currents high seas and southwest winds prevented access. Communications report the crew seeking aid from Merritt Wrecking Co. of Norfolk.
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Raleigh
N. C
Camperdown
New York
Cape Lookout Shoals
Merritt Wrecking Co
Norfolk
Weather Haze Threatens Vessel Camperdown in Distress
Thick hazy conditions hinder life savers from sight and communication with the Camperdown, signaling probable total loss of the vessel unless weather clears and rescue arrives soon.
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Fied
Bank President Receives Threatening Letter in Pine Bluff
W H Langford, head of the Citizens bank, disclosed a Sunday letter demanding a $60,000 cash deposit near his home under threat of harming his seven year old son. He reported it to the authorities, who have yet to find any clues as to the plotters.
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Pine Bluff
Ark
W. H. Langford
Citizens’ Bank
Assembly to Reprint Bell Anti Christian Science Bill
Albany March 5 the assembly public health committee will report for reprinting and recommittal the Bell anti Christian Science bill. The measure is amended to exempt gym instructors and allows Christian Scientists to practice as clairvoyants but not to practice for financial gain.
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Albany
N. Y
Assembly Public Health Committee
Somersworth to form police commission passes Legislature
News from Concord reports that a bill creating a Somersworth police commission to be appointed by the Governor has passed both legislative branches. The three commissioners will be two Republicans and one Democrat and will have full control of the police department. Interest has run high here as the measure moved through the legislature.
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Somersworth
N. H
Concord
Montague White Appointed Delegate to Paris Congress
Chicago March 5 Montagus White appointed by the American Transvaal league as its delegate and envoy to represent the league and branches in the United States at the Paris congress March 12. The league seeks all societies and associations worldwide to aid the Boers of the South African republic. Burdock Blood Bitters advertised as a stomach restorer.
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Chicago
At the Capitol Cabinet Members Reappointed
Washington March 5 A busy White House day with handshakes rather than business. The Senate debated rules on limiting debate while the president met visitors including Troop A Cleveland Supreme Court members and governors.
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Washington
White House
Congress
Supreme Court
Cleveland
Charles H. Dietrich
Nebraska
Joseph Wheeler
Atlanta
United States Supreme Court
Chambers Named Commissioner for War Claim Adjustments
Post from Chambers, Washington reports Mr. Chambers of Alabama former Samoa chief justice to be appointed a commissioner to adjust American war claim disputes. Though a Democrat, his Samoa tenure earned American praise for staunch conduct during the Tri partite government. He seeks a new post after relinquishing Samoa post amid a broader official rotation.
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Washington
Chambers
Alabama
Samoa
Spain
England
Germany
Mr. Chambers
Rivers and Harbors propose two inspection trips
The House rivers and harbors committee outlined private trips by its members, first to Havana via Jacksonville Tampa and Key West, then a June Pacific coast tour to Puget Sound harbors. Military and naval committees consider similar voyages. no official plan yet and no decision made.
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Washington
House Committee On
Havana
Jacksonville
Tampa
Key West
Pacific Coast
Puget Sound
Cuba
Porto Rico
Naval Committee
House
Insular Affairs
Philippines
Cooper
Senate Democrats discuss filling minority seats after retirements
Democratic senators met informally after adjournment to weigh filling minority vacancies on Senate committees. They adjourned without a decision and debated cloture, with no formal stance reached despite exchange of views.
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Washington
Senate
Pink Pills for Pale People Heal Fainting Spell Case
Eunice Booru of Syracuse says daily fainting spells and pale blood vanished after using Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. She praised restored color appetite strength and quick improvement after five boxes and recommended the medicine to others. Sold via pharmacies or directly from Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady priced 50 cents a box two dollars and fifty cents for five.
Conference attendance signals resistance to end of session
The meeting drew Senators Patterson, Dubois, Harris, Curner and Heitfeld, all of whom have previously aligned with Silver Republicans or Populists, suggesting they will oppose the move through the current session.
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Patterson
Dubois
Harris
Curner
Heitfeld
The Steel Trust Scheme Weaving Westward Growth Plan
The Dispatch reports James J. Hill crafts a broad scheme linking iron and steel trust growth with Great Northern capital expansion. He reportedly secures mineral land options in northern Minnesota and plans a large smelter on the iron range to ship pig iron east on his own vessels. The plan also envisions developing the Crow's Nest Pass coal mines to produce coke and feed his own operations via his lines.
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St. Paul
Minn
James J. Hill
Iron and Steel Trust
Great Northern
Hill
Minnesota
Crows’ Nest Pass
Chandler backed for Spanish claims panel chair
Washington March 6 Republican senators favor appointing ex Senator William E Chandler as chairman of the Spanish claims commission created to adjudicate Cuba depredation claims under the Paris treaty. The chairman’s salary is set at 5000 dollars.
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Spanish Claims Commission
Washington
Senate
William E. Chandler
Baron Fava Denies Recall From Washington
Baron Fava the Italian Ambassador in Washington says there is no truth in the Rome Tribuna report of his recall. He notes that ambassadorial transfers are always possible and emphasizes he has served twenty years as Italy’s representative to the United States.
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Gorgas
Havana
Cuba
United States
Washington
Baron Fava
Tribuna
Rome
Italy
U. S
Flagship New York arrives at Hampton Roads for Asiatic station
Rear Admiral Rodgers aboard the flagship New York arrived at Hampton Roads from which he will sail at week’s end for the Asiatic station via the Mediterranean and Suez. He succeeds Rear Admiral Kempff as senior squadron commander on that station.
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Washington
Rodgers
New York
Hampton Roads
Asiatic
Mediterranean
Suez
Kempff
Fireworks Display At Washington Monument Delayed Then Held
In Washington on March 5 the inaugural fireworks show, postponed from last night due to bad weather, finally occurred tonight around the Washington monument. The display featured five portraits of President McKinley and Vice President Roosevelt and was praised as among the finest pyrotechnic feats in the capital.
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Washington
Washington Monument
Capitol
McKinley
Roosevelt
Fire at Arlington hotel caused by crossing electric wire
A fire at the Arlington hotel in Washington this afternoon started in the cupola tower on the roof when an electric wire crossed. The blaze was quickly put out and damage was limited to the tower and the apartment directly beneath it.
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Washington
Arlington Hotel
Transport Lawton Arrives at Manila From San Francisco
General MacArthur reports that the transport Lawton arrived at Manila on the first instant from San Francisco, delivering troops and equipment for the campaign.
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Lawton
Manila
Washington
Annual Curtain Sale Opens With Large Stock
Our annual sale of window curtains opens today with a bigger and more varied stock and lower prices. 14 colors available including Opaque curtains at 25 cents each and Holland cloth in six colors. Bancroft Scotch and Holland fabrics priced around 50 cents, fringed shades at 35 cents, regular 50 cents. Curtains warranted as perfect. Basemen t. A G Pollard and Co.
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Holland
Bancroft
Scotch, Holland
A. G. Pollard & CO
Clash Between Porto Rican Troops and Americus Club
Washington report details a clash yesterday between Porto Rican regiment and the Americus club of Pittsburg. Lieut N R Evans of the Americus organization and Lieut Harry L Cooper of the island troops exchanged blows as Cooper swung his sword at an Americus member, leaving Evans badly cut. The Americus club seeks investigation and a court martial for Cooper.
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Washington
Americus Club
Pittsburg
Americas Club
Americas
N. R. Evans
Americas Organization
Harry L. Cooper
Lieut Cooper
Americus
Evans
Adjt
Corbin
Lieut. Cooper
Troot
Hay Pauncefote Treaty Dies at Noon on Inauguration Day
Washington report notes the Hay Pauncefote treaty created to replace the Clayton Bulwer pact died at noon on inauguration day due to a March 4 ratification deadline. Britain may issue a communication to US clarifying Senate amendments and possible changes. State efforts on a new treaty to address Senate objections are anticipated.
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Washington
United States
Great Britain
State Department
Senate
Platt Amendment Report Dismisses Negotiation Basis
Washington reports there is no truth to claims Gen Wood told Cuban constitutional convention the Platt amendment is only a basis for future talks. Officials say Congress’s declaration is final and not expected to be modified, with military rule to continue until Congress reconvenes in December if the convention delays action.
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Washington
Havana
Wood
United States
Cuba
American Congress
Congress
Condition of the Telegraph Hearing in Washington
The Industrial Commission resumed hearings in Washington as A B Chandler of Postal Telegraph Co testified on telegraph conditions. He cited 16 528 444 messages transmitted last year and noted a long standing Postal Western Union rate agreement since 1888. He argued US rates are lower than foreign, favored government operation without dividends, and proposed statewide uniform valuation like Connecticut.
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Washington
Industrial Commission
A. B. Chandler
New York
Postal Telegraph Co
Postal
Western Union Telegraph
United States
Chandler
Connecticut
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