Fate of canal is with president
Washington January 18 Admiral Walker, chairman of the Isthmian Canal Commission, called at the White House and told the President the commission's Panama report would be ready. The written copy was sent to the White House later the same day. The report outlines key recommendations and the President will consider the proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Admiral Walker
Isthmian Canal Commission
White House
Panama
House
Joy
Committee On
Cannon
Committee On Appropriations
Duluth
Minn
Indian Territory
Athein
United States
Maccal
Viasko
Senate
Payee
Warren Suffering Neurological Attack in Wyoming
United States Senator Francis E. Warren, idle at home in Cheyenne since the holiday adjournment, is stricken with an acute neuralgia in the head and face and rheumatism in his right leg. He hopes to return to Washington within a week. A separate dispatch from Bee Creek Junction, Missouri reports a rear-end collision between the Chicago and Great Western and Grand Island freight trains at 3 o clock Saturday morning. Fireman George W Miller of the Great Western was crushed to death. other crew members were only slightly injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Wyo
United States
Francis E. Warren
Congress
Washington
St. Joseph
Daily News
Bee Creek Junction
Chicago & Great Western
Grand Island
George W Miller
Great Western
Maher and Sharkey Arrested in Philadelphia Bail Set
Peter Maher and Sharkey were arrested Friday on charges from the Law and Order Society. They appeared Saturday at the magistrate's office, discharged on $7000 bail to keep the peace. James HopeFarlan, promoter of Friday's bout, was released on bond. In Detroit Rebecca Belle Yates alias Eddy, a clairvoyant, arraigned Saturday in Wheeling on an indictment of using the mails to defraud and committed in default of $1000 bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Peter Mahernod Om Sharkey
Ala Ged
Law and Order Society
James HopeFarlan
Detroit
Mich
Rebecca Belle Yates
Eddy
Wheeling
W Va
United States
Graves
Robbers hold up gambling room in Omaha early morning
In Omaha at four o'clock a.m. two robbers entered a gambling room near the saloon of Chiff Cole at Fourteenth and Douglas streets and secured the cash box and $200 from customers. A police squad captured them ten minutes later and they were jailed. The suspects gave names as Frank Williams and Frank Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Neb
Chiff Cole
Fourteenth
Douglas Streets
Frank Williams
Frank Jones
Army man Rakowski sentenced for threat to President
From Astoria Oregon January 18 special to the Oregonian Frank Rakowski an enlisted man in the United States army was Saturday degraded at Port Canby and sentenced to ten years imprisonment in the military prison on Alcatraz Island Cal Rakowski had threatened to assassinate President Roosevelt
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ore
Oregonian
Astoria
Frank Rakowski
O'Cher
United States Army
Port Canby
Micatraz Island
Cal Rakowski
Roosevelt
King Edward's Visit Preludes High Society Event at Amersham
The visit to Earl Howe at Pennhorse Amersham promises a brilliant social and sporting occasion. Guests include the inner circle figures Hon George Keppel and Mrs Keppel Earl de Grey Hon Sidney Greville Lord Vane Tempest and Viscount Curzon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Edward
Earl Howe
Pennhorse
Amersham
George Keppel
Keppel
Earl de Grey
Sidney Greville
Lord Vane Tempest
Viscount Curzon
Townsend Theft Reimbursement Partially Repaid by Bondsmen
Taunton Massachusetts January 18 The Bristol County National Bank says Harry H Townsend former cashier is accused of taking 35000 dollars and was repaid 20000 by Townsend’s bondsmen. Further recovery of 15000 is expected as part of the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taunton
Mass
Bristol County National Bank
Treasury
Harry H. Townsend
Townagend
Wu Calls for the Cash
Secretary Hay pressed by Minister Wu over recovering 376 600 dollars in silver bullion seized by American marines at Tientsin. The funds, part of salt revenue, were to be returned to China via a treasury draft exchangeable in Shanghai, with Wu authorized to receive them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hay
Tientsin
Long
Shanghai
Secretary Hay Receives No Telegram on Arbitration Deal
Washington January 18 Secretary Hay has not received a telegram from Mr Buchan president of the United States delegation to the Pan American congress fully confirming press reports that a complete understanding has been reached on arbitration before the congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hay
Buchan
Pan-American Congress
German Yacht on Her Way to New York Visit
The Hohenzollern sailed from Kiel toward New York. Committees say only New York, Washington and Niagara Falls will host Prince Henry. The launch is set for February 25, requiring two trips between New York and Washington. The prince will visit Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiel
New York
Washington
Prince Henry
Niagara Falls
Chicago
Prince
Marconi Delays Departure Amid Talks on Protocol Signatures
The report notes officials optimistic about drawing up the final protocol and securing signatures as Congress nears adjournment within the month. New developments include Signor Marconi postponing his England departure, moving his sailing from Saturday to Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Janis Signor
Marconi
England
Are Mending Their Ways on British Railways
London dispatch notes a move toward economy among leading British railways. Major lines plan 20 to 30 ton wagons to replace older 8 to 10 ton models, aiming to raise average mineral trainloads. Colliery companies may resist reforms despite expected gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
London
New York Tribune
United States
England
Lancashire & Yorkshire
London & Northwestern
Between Friends Quip Sparks Quiet Debate
Between Friends, Jack questions a rejected suitor while Cholly notes she said no. Jack yawns as the judge remarks that the unexpected often occurs, highlighting social friction and humor in the exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Cholly
Prince to visit White House amid Washington tour
New York arrival on February 24 joins a military escort to the German embassy. Plans include meetings with the president at the White House, a reception, and a fundraising dress for Secretary Hay. The prince will tour Washington, then New York, before sailing on the Columbia in March for Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
White House
Washington
Capital
Hay
Congress
Columbia
Germany
Roosevelt declines public speeches until Congress acts
President Roosevelt announced he will refuse all public speaking invitations until the current congressional session concludes. Exceptions would only apply in cases like the Charleston exposition requiring official presence. He told Senator Beveridge he cannot attend the Indianapolis memorial dedication or the May 21 National Manufacturers’ banquet. The note also reports 365 insurgents surrendering to Brig Gen James F Wade at Cebu, Philippines, with oaths taken January 15 at Taglibaran, Bohol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Charleston Exposition
Senator Beveridge
Indiana
Indianapolis
National Manufacturers’ Association
James F Wade
Cebu
Philippine Islands
Taglibaran
Bohol
Lord Justice Rules Defense in Krause Case
London January 18 Lord Chief Justice Baron Riverstone sustained the defense claim that incitement to murder lacked evidence of reaching Broecksmaan. The court allowed the jury to decide on attempting to persuade. Dr Krause found guilty and sentenced to two years imprisonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Baron Riverstone
Dr Krause
Duel over alleged romance ends with Bennigsen wound
In Hanover a night duel between Henr Veen Bennigset and Von Benningsen left Bennigsen with a bullet wound to the chest. The clash followed an affair between Herr Falkenhagen and Fran Von Bennigsen on the royal estate near Spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanover
Prassie
Veen Bennigset
von Benningsen
Herr Falkenhagen
Fran von Bennigsen
Morgan denial ends steamship absorption talk
A representative of J P Morgan & Co denied plans to create a giant steamship firm absorbing the American Leyland White Star and Cunard lines saying the reports are only talk. The remark frames the issue as speculation with no substance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
J. P. Morgan & Co
Morgan
American
Leyland
White Star
Cunard Lines
Democratic state central committee fixes county convention dates
At a meeting in Springfield on Saturday the Democratic State Central Committee decided to hold the convention July 8 in Springfield to nominate three candidates for judges of the supreme court and to choose two candidates for railroad commissioners and one for superintendent of schools at St Joseph. A fire in Harmory seven miles east destroyed the home of ROL Spears, killing his two year old daughter. three other children were rescued by the father who was badly burned. Washington received Ludwig Max Goldberger of Berlin, the Prussian royal councillor of commerce, presented by the German ambassador.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lews Lands
Democratic State Central Committee
Supreme Court
Springfiel
St Joseph Maoabuts
Springfield
Spears
Harmory
Washington
Ludwig Max Goldberger
Berlin
von Holleben
Miners Die in Gas Incident at May B Mine
Victor Colored reports John Warner and Gus Peterson, miners, lost their lives in the May B mine while being lowered in a bucket to the shaft bottom. They were overcome by gas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor
John Warner
Gus Peterson
May B
Death of Sir Elias Ashmead Bartlett after operation
London reports Sir Elias Ashmead Bartlett died Saturday morning following an operation for appendicitis. He was a noted diplomat and author and served in several foreign postings. His death ends a long public career with ties to British foreign affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Elias Ashmead Bartlett
Louisiana Purchase Exposition Opens on Time Despite Rumors
Executive committee of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition company voted unanimously to proceed with the 1903 opening and closing dates. President Francis, in Washington, denied any postponement and urged governments to consider delaying only if feasible, while officials prepare a strong fair for 1904 if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Louisian
Congress
The
Exposition Company
Washington
D .R. Francis
Adolphus Busch
William H Thompson
Francis W . Thompson
Charles W. Krapp
J G Warner
John Scullin Howard Elliott Murray Carleton T. Dosier
James Campbell
A .L. Shapleigh
Breckinridge Jones
Francia Washington
Francis
N Eutemit
Ictler
Jeofot
Trocor
Renepiper
Pimide
Corm
Ancanton
State Department
Ocal Corporation
Frare
Petition Carried By Davis For South African Sympathy
Kansas City report says Jants Webster Davis led a Friday night petition bearing the signatures of 212,604 citizens from the south and west. The appeal asks Congress to back a resolution declaring strong U S sympathy for the South African republic and the Orange Free State and to vote for measures reflecting that stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Mo Jants Webster Davis
New York
South
West
Congress
Mr. Davis
United States
South African Republic
Orange Free State
Miners Seek 10 Percent Wage Increase At 13th Convention
Delegates flock to Indianapolis for the thirteenth annual UCMW of America convention opening January 20 at Tomlinson hall. Miners expect a minimum ten percent wage rise, while operators pledge stiff resistance. The existing two year agreement was ratified in Columbus last year. Unions face competitive pressure from West Virginia nonunion practices. Joint conference begins January 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Ucmw of America
Tomlinson Hall
Columbus
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Grain and Provision Prices Steady in Chicago Wheat Gains May High
The Chicago market shows wheat ruled higher with May at 80.5 to 81c, mixed moves across corn and oats. Potatoes stay firm with good demand. eggs, butter, and cheese price levels hold, while live poultry ease slightly amid steady dairy markets in New York and state notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Burbanks
New York
Ulitge Creamery
Do Small
Bate
Cattle Hogs and Sheep Prices Steady in South Omaha Market
South Omaha Neb January 1 Cattle market nominally steady native steers 4.00 to 6.76 cows and heifers 3.00 to 4.30 western steers 3.76 to 5.40 Texas steers 3.50 to 4.40 canners 1.50 to 2.76 feeders and calves 2.90 to 6.50 bulls stags etc 2.00 to 4.00 hogs market 6.20 to 6.65 mixed 6.10 to 6.20 sheep market steady fed lambs 4.26 to 6.10 westerns 3.76 to 4.26 stockers 4.00 to 4.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Omaha
Neb
Texas
Also Mentioned on This Page
Isthmian Commission
Neuhcns
Washngton Lan
Kohn
Cot
Foreign Affairs Committee
Kahn
Senate Committee On Post Offices
Mason
McKinley
Coyte
Aguinaldo
Ion
Anererets
Baker Whire
Senate Committee On Judiciary
Francis FB. Baker
Jud Baker
Michigan
W.L. Churchill
Michigan Sugar Manufacturers’ Association
F R Hathaway
Wyoming
KIN
A. Tm
China
Mexrico
Hohenzollern
Robert Hall
University of Cambridge
Columbia University
Venus
Jupiter
Earth
Washington Stan
Confess
Dr. Kraause
Spain
Barcelona
Mauresa
Canary Italandsa
Canary
Canary Islands
Rome
Jan Ts
Philppe Marehette
Dead HO
Torus
Tbs
Missouri
Babe
Louis Fair
Davis
Monster
Webster Dasin
Koern
United Mine Workerin
Markes
Farey
Fareysight
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!