Roosevelt to Send Special Messages on Porto Rico and Panama
President Roosevelt will submit special messages to Congress on Porto Rico and isthmian affairs with plans for Panama. The annual message run consumed over two hours of floor time as Congress began its last session with large attendance and numerous appointments pending.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Porto Rico
Panama
House
Senate
Cannon
Robert G. Cousins
Iowa
Committee On Foreign Affairs
Robert Hitt
Illinois
Frank O. Lowden
Hitt
Burrows
Michigan
Reed Smoot
Supreme Court Bench
Supreme Court Rules Idaho Moyer Haywood Pettibone Habeas Status
The U S Supreme Court denied relief in the habeas corpus cases of Moyer Haywood and Pettibone, leaders of the Western Federation of Miners. The decision keeps them in Idaho custody for trial over the murder of former Governor Steunenberg. Justice Harlan wrote the opinion with Justice McKenna filing a dissent.
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Washington
Supreme Court of the United States
Moyer
Haywood
Pettibone
Western Federation of Miners
Idaho
Steunenberg
Justice Harlan
Charles H. Moyer
W. D. Haywood
George A. Pettibone
Canon County
Stuenenberg
Colorado
United States
State Court
Justice McKenna
Last Cuban Election Void Declared by U S Authority
Havana announces a forthcoming decree by the U S president voiding the seats of all members of the second Cuban congress elected in 1905. Gov Mago convened 25 lawmakers to a palace conference as moderates expressed dissatisfaction but faced inevitable protest. A new entirely elected congress is urged to avoid insurrection after American troop withdrawal.
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Havana
United States
Mago
House of Representatives
Fontsy Sterling
Dolz
Ruis Riverra
Interior
Memorial Window Honors John Hay in Philadelphia
In memory of John Hay a memorial window honoring the late secretary of state was unveiled at Keneseth Israel temple in Philadelphia. Attended by Elihu Root Oscar Strauss and Andrew D White among others, the dedication featured remarks by Dr Joseph Krauskopf Rabbis Berkowitz and Landman and dignitaries including Strauss and Root.
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Philadelphia
John Hay
Keneseth Israel Temple
Elihu Root
Oscar Strauss
Roosevelt
Commerce and Labor
Andrew D. White
Russia
Germany
Hay Familly
Joseph Krauskopf
Temple
Berkowitz
Landman
Strauss
White
Root
Commission to Probe U.S. Car Shortage Beginning Northwest
The Interstate Commerce Commission will investigate car shortages nationwide starting in the Northwest. Commissioner Franklin K. Lane says agents are examining wheat carriers as farmers report railroads favor other traffic. The agency asks grain growers for detailed shipment figures and reasons for non shipment.
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Washington
United States
Interstate Commerce Commission
Franklin K. Lane
Northwest
Minneapolis
Chicago
Georgia ministers hanged for 1905 Carter family murder
In Valdosta Georgia on December 5 J G Rawlins and Alf Moore were hanged for the July 1905 murder of Willie and Carrie Carter. The crime stemmed from a line dispute between Rawlins and Carter with arson attempts and a night attack, and involve two Rawlins brothers and Moore. Leonard Rawlins received a life sentence and appeals ran through higher courts before the executions.
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Valdosta
J. G. Rawlins
Alf Moore
Willie
Carrie Carter
Rawlins
Moore
Milton Rawlins
Carter
Milton
Jesse Rawlins
A. Moore
Rawlings
Jesse
Leonard Rawlins
Supreme Court of the United States
State G Supreme Court
Board of Pardons
Terrell
Changes for Ambassadors
Washington December 5 Henry White American ambassador to Rome will move to Paris to succeed Robert McCormick as ambassador. Lloyd T Griscom currently ambassador to Brazil will replace White in Rome. Charles Page Bryan minister to Portugal may return to Brazil as ambassador.
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Washington
Henry White
Rome
Paris
Robert S. McCormick
Mr. White
Lloyd T. Griscom
Brazil
Charles Page Bryan
Portugal
Gillette Found Guilty of Grace Brown Murder
A Herkimer court finds Chester E. Gillette guilty in the first degree for the death of his sweetheart Grace Brown at Big Moose Lake on July 11. The jury deliberated five hours and recommended sentence for Thursday morning. Gillette showed no emotion as the verdict was read.
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Herkimer
N. Y
Chester E. Gillette
Grace Brown
Big Moose Lake
Mills
Gillette
Marshal Hatch
Chagres River Rises Over Record Levels
In Colon on December 5 the Chagres river reached a record height as 10 inches of rain fell in 24 hours. The river rose 28 feet and flooded Matachin damaging the bridge and submerging the town five feet. Railroad washouts between Mamei and Gorgona halted traffic and canal construction work paused due to inundation. Communication with Panama ceased after telegraph outages. High winds tore the market roof and a wireless telegraph station pole struck the power house.
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Colon
Chagres
Panama
Mamei
Gorgona
Matachin
Cronstad Mutineers Sentenced by Court Martial
Cronstad mutineers from last summer face prison terms or service with disciplinary battalions after court martial. Six hundred eighty three sailors were sentenced, while one thousand seven hundred seventeen were acquitted.
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Cronstad
F E Hyde Noted Lawyer Dies in Paris
Paris December 3 Frank E Hyde formerly of Hartford Connecticut dies here Sunday. He was a leading American lawyer in Paris and a member of Hyde Harper firm and principal counsel in the Fair Evans and Jill cases.
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F. E. Hyde
Paris
Frank E. Hyde
Hartford
Conn
Mr. Hyde
Hyde & Harper
First degree murder verdict in Canton trial
James Cornelius was found guilty of first degree murder by a common pleas court jury. He killed his wife by striking her skull with a window weight.
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Canton, O
James Cornelius
Common Pleas Court
Cornelius
Active Kilauea Volcano and Global Briefs Sparked
The report outlines multiple brief items: Kilauea erupts again in Hawaii. Wilkinsonville Massachusetts sold at auction. 300 Japanese entrants reach the U S via Mexico since November. San Jose scale found in Massachusetts orchards. Yokohama’s Grant memorial hall burned. pan Pacific congress urged by Hawaiian agencies. Canada to set life saving stations on Prince Edward Island. Lords reject education bill amid possible withdrawal. Maine Chief Justice Wiswell dies. Montreal fire causes 150000 dollar loss. Alberta coal strike ends. Paris streetcar collision with 67000 eggs and a driver drenched in shells. campaign finance figures for Lewis Emery Jr.. Dreadnoughts at Portsmouth. Rawlins and Moore hanged in Georgia. German benefactor to Wilhelm Voight. pope declines Polish cause. King Alfonso backs new ministry with Weyler as war minister. Buck accused in Butte theft. Osborn named Smithsonian secretary. Judge Webber dies by suicide at 74.
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Hawaii
Wilkinsonville
Mass
United States
Mexico
Massachusetts
Yokohama
Japan
Gen. Grant
Prince Edward Island
House of Lords
Montreal
Alberta
Northwest Territory
Paris
Lewis Emery, Jr
Lincoln
Pennsylvania
Portsmouth
England
J. G. Rawlins
Alf Moore
Valdosta
Willie
Carrie Carter
Wilhelm Voight
Koepenick
Breslau
Germany
Alfonso
Marquis de Armijo
Gen. Weyler
Arthur H. Buck
Butte
Mont
Abel & Co
New York
Henry Fairfield Osborn
New York City
Smithsonian
Samuel T. Langley
B. F. Webber
District Court of
Brown
Minnesota
Delegates Named for Interstate Convention in Des Moines
Gov Deneen appointed five delegates to the interstate convention at Des Moines Iowa on December 5 to consider a proposed constitutional amendment for direct election of United States senators. The appointees are J T Hamilton Hoopeston Robert H Wallace Hamilton John Anderson Chicago William F Bundy Centralia and B V Peek Moline.
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Des Moines
Springfield
Ill
Deneen
United States
J. T. Hamilton
Hoopeston
Robert H. Wallace
Hamilton
John Anderson
Chicago
William F. Bundy
Centralia
B. V. Peek
Moline
Peacemaker Kills a Man in Dugger Saloon Clash
Charles Stewart died from a blow to the head delivered by Frank Saunders, keeper of a Dugger saloon designated a blind tiger. The incident followed an argument with another man, Saunders reportedly striking Stewart to quell the fight.
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Linton
Ind
Charles Stewart
Frank Saunders
Dugger
Here
Stewart
Manu
The Door Unbolted Postum Cereal Co. tale of growth
A charming booklet from Postum Cereal Co. narrates growth from the little white barn started Jan 1 1895 to the White City complex in Battle Creek Mich. It portrays the Stratford on Avon styled office, lavish factory buildings, and Post’s effort to provide attractive healthful workspaces. The booklet, detailing these facts, is available on request.
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Postum Cereal Co
White City
Postumville
Battle Creek
Mich
Post
Empress of Japan Praised for Education Gains and War Aid
The Empress, beloved in Japan, supports female education with private funds for schools and universities. She visited hospitals during the Russo Japanese War, spending hours making bandages. Her sterilized bandages appeared to aid wounded soldiers, attracting medical and scientific interest.
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Japan
Russia
Ten Years of Pain Ended by Kidney Pills
Mrs. Margaret Emmerich of Clinton street Napoleon Ohio suffered for fifteen years with kidney trouble back pain and poor eyesight. After using Dean's Kidney Pills she gained quick relief and was finally cured. Sold by all dealers 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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Margaret Emmerich
Clinton Street
Napoleon, O
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Uses of Masks in North American Indian Rituals
A writer notes that masks originated to conceal emotions among North American Indians. In combat, a mask hides expressions of fear or sympathy, preventing opponents from reading feelings and potentially altering the outcome of fights.
Brandreth's Pills Promise Health for All Ages
Good health claims tied to Brandreth's Pills praised as a night tonic. The advertisement touts cleansing of stomach and bowels, kidney and liver stimulation, and blood purification. Described as a purely vegetable laxative tonic used by generations and suited for children, adults, and seniors and sold widely in plain or sugar-coated forms.
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Brandreth
Taj Mahal Construction Cost Reimagined in Modern Terms
The Taj Mahal at Agra would cost ten million if built today. Construction began in 1629 and finished in 1648, reflecting a historic timeline from start to completion.
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Taj Mahal
Agra
Garfield Tea Promoted Under New Pure Food Law
Garfield Remedies meets the highest requirements of the National Pure Food and Drugs Act. Garfield Tea is advertised as a remedy for constipation and marketed under the new federal standards.
Theories of pes optimists folly to circulate
Advertisement noting pes optimist theories as folly to circulate. Mentions Lewis' Single Binder straight 5c cigars priced at 10c for cigars not so good and directs to Your dealer or Lewis' Factory in Peoria Illinois.
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Lewis
Lewis’ Factory
Peoria
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Ad Teething Cure
An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething children claiming the syrup softens gums reduces pain and cures wind colic. The fragment contrasts prayer and effort and ends with a saying about a man and his wife.
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