Washington Letter 1902 Roosevelts Exposition Trip Changes
Washington dispatch reviews Roosevelt illness delaying his Charleston exposition plans and a swift follow up trip to Groton. It notes Taft Senate remarks on land reform in the Philippines and denounces friars selling to natives, plus details on Denmark island purchase and strategic value for Porto Rico and the isthmus.
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Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
Charleston Exposition
Washington
Secregy Base
Boone
Groton
Gov. Taft
Senate Committee On the
Philippines
H. N. Couden
Michigan Social Club
McKinley
Senate
Denmark
West Indies
U. S
Porto Rico
St. Thomas
Central America
South America
Caribbean Sea
American Isthmus
Atlantic
Pacific
Orinoco
Amazon
United States
San Juan
John A. Holdman
U.S
Siam
Statement on Li Hung Chang and Asiatic character
The speaker argues Li Hung Chang was overrated and that many Asiatics lack stamina, while recounting Grant’s view. The narrative shifts to the Antitortion Act passing in the House with Judiciary committee support, noting it would not violate Congress powers and targets assaults on officers in official capacity.
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Peole
Li Hung Chang
Grant
Li Bee Chang
Juudicary
Cngresa
Saline County World’s Fair group forms in Marshall
The Saline County World's Fair Association was organized on Monday with L. Leonard as president and A. L. Jorden as secretary. An executive committee drawn from each township selected members, including Dr. R. W. McClelland, J. P. Fores, J. B. Thomas, A. H. Huettan, Dr. A. Edmonds, J. F. Wheeler, F. M. Sall, June King, and Bam Hays. The panel decided to hold a Saline county fair in Marshall next fall with liberal premiums for the best soil products, stock, and poultry. The fall exhibit is also tied to preparations for the World's Fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saline County World's Fair Association
L. Leonard
A. L. Jorden
R. W. McClelland
Arrow J.P. Fores
Blackwater J. BR
Thomas
Huetan
T. BH
Cambridge
Edmonds
Logan B. Chappell
J. F. Wheeler
Ealt Pond
Saline
Marshall
Sadewhite and Rieder Open New Groceries and Meats
In the Reevatican this week the advertisement proclaims Sadewhite and Rieder have opened a new stock of groceries and fresh and salt meats in the Boyer block one door north of Hotel Hart. They offer a full line and invite patrons. George S. Mason heads the grocery department and welcomes friends to visit.
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Messrs
Sadewhite & Rieder
Boyer Block
Hotel Hart
George S. Mason
Fire In The Country Rouses Mr. Rhodex Home
A fire broke out at the country residence of E. L. Rhodex damaging parts of the house. Fire crews arrived promptly, prevented spread to outbuildings, and began containment and investigations into the cause. No injuries were reported.
Fire destroys 9 room frame house north of Norton
A fire Thursday morning consumed a nine room two story frame home near Norton, valued at 6700, insured for 1200 with Saline Mutual. Mr. Rhodes saved about half his household goods. the rest were a total loss as contents were uninsured.
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Tance
Norton
Saline Mty Mutual Nsurance Co
Rhodes
Mistletoe Club Reception Celebrated With Grand Ball
The Mistletoe Club held its annual reception Monday evening February 16 in decorated club rooms. Zeiler's Orchestra from Kansas City provided music for a lively cotillion and many waltzes. Supper served at Ming's Hotel and Loomis followed, with out of town guests from Carrollton St Louis Mt Leonard Miami Paris and Kansas City among others.
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William Jackson
Eilee von Mesdames
G. A. Wright
J. T. Brown
Valentine
Zeiler
Kansas City
Ming
Loomis
Turkey
Saratoga
Joe Gine
Missen Jine
Eleanor Rea
Frances Pews
Nellie Mirick
Carrollton
Agnes Langan
St. Louis
Lizzie and
Leta Hancock
Mt. Leonard
Lutie Vanmeter
Miami
Katherine McBride
Paris
Jule Lincoln
Anna Bell Hudson
Kansas Oy
Addie White
Moberly
Fannie Cordell
Blackburn
Messrs
F. M. Brown
Buckner Ragsdale
Centralia
Weaucock
W. T. Nock
Wife
Slater
W. E Vawter
Rochester
N. Y
Fay Bass
Adolph Striker
Huntaville
E. R. Wood
Browning Fellera
Kanana City
EK. W. Holland
Higginaville
Wilder Blair
Marriage Licenses Reported in Hardeman and Nearby Areas
O J Watta and Mary C Keys in Hardeman County. Henry Millsap and Nannie Hiett from Sharon area. John Winkler and Mary Inspracker of New Frankfort are listed for marriage license issuance.
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O. J. Watta
Mary C. Keys
Hardeman
Henry Millsap
Nannie Hiett
Sharon
John Winkler
Mary Inspracker
New Frankfort
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