Backlash Over Canal Fortifications Debate In Senate
Amid back and forth over a Davis amendment, the Senate debates fortifications near a canal. Administration officials warn the plan could weaken strategic restraints, while supporters argue for fleet access and defense measures. The vote shocks observers as factions clash over naval power, canal security, and wartime troop movements.
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Remler
Senate
Amondinet
Flay Camil
Longe Ware
Cnet
United States
Timila
Mail car robbery near Dagsetts Tex shocks rails
A railroad robbery near Dagsetts Texas on the Cotton Test line disrupted a northbound train. A postal clerk was killed and mail pouches rifled. the theft involved a registered package to Waco Memphis. Two assailants attacked Dennis, who survived after hospital care and described the assault.
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Dagsetts
Tex
Rew
Pps
Arkina
United ‘States
Vlark
Vic Waco-Memphis
Iid
Dennis
Min
Basselts
Wuatitian
Rural Free Delivery Expansion Report and Revenue Outlook
The article reviews the Post Office annual report detailing rural free delivery expansion, costs, and potential nationwide extension. It highlights projected revenues, expenditures, and suggested facilities for New York City and a Washington records wall, noting net deficits and proposed fiscal adjustments.
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Washington
Ollice
Duwems
United States
Aarshal
Lota
New York City
Funeral Ship Carries 1600 War Dead Home
The trans port Tangock arrived in San Francisco with about 1600 sailors and soldiers who died in the Philippines, China, Guam and Honolulu during the Spanish American War. The Hancock remains in quarantine for a few days as bodies are conveyed to the Presidio for interment or shipment to relatives.
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San Francisco
Tangock
Manila
Nagasaki
Philippines
China
Guam
Honolula
Hancock
Wicely
Prestia
Fatal Flames Report From Tionosta Causing Three Child Deaths
Fragmentary notices describe a fire near Tionosta, Pennsylvania, killing three children of WW Arabis while the mother was away. The muddled text also references a Utah gas tunnel explosion near Ogden killing four men and injuring others, plus scattered obituaries and state notes.
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Tionosta
Gojfuga
Ogden
Utah
Union Pacific
Tanahly
Aspen
Aiba
Washington Celebrates Federal Day with Parade and Ceremonies
Washington observed a federal government celebration with a large parade reviewing thousands by the president and cabinet, governors from many states, and judges at the House. A reception followed at the Corcoran Gallery as crowds gathered in formal attire. Also reported are treasury estimates for the 1902 fiscal year, totaling 7,874,804 compared with 690,660,240 in 1901 after deductions.
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Washington
Senate
Ames
Weelook
Esthunton
Treasury
American university trustees report strong finances and growth plans
Washington December reports the American university board noting between 2 million and 3.009 million dollars on hand and urging efforts to raise 1 million for the coming year to expand aerial instruction. The college remains in prosperous condition and plans use of funds as a base for new programs.
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Washington
Board of Trustees
The
American University
Hurst
Lantion
Ace
Fie Kyox
Tom Helvetia
Matt Weis
Gen
de Wet
Fragmentary Headlines Describe War and Diplomacy News
The brief text sketches Oriental and colonial conflict mentions including De Wet, Reddersbore, and British cooperation notes. It references December 1 and a December 12 Datel report about arbitration between the Transvaal and Great Britain with hostile tone and scattered details.
McGovern Knocks Out Gans for Lightweight Title
Terry McGovern defeats Jee Gans at Tattersalls to become undisputed lightweight champion. Gans, from Baltimore, shows a weak performance while McGovern dominates with rapid rushes and brutal blows. Gans is knocked down multiple times and unable to respond, leaving McGovern victorious with crowd acclaim.
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Chicago
Terry Metlovern
Jee Gans
Baltinore
Flo
Son
McGovern
Siler
McCovern
Bank Robbery Foiled by Town Guards Near Shanesville
Four masked men looted the private bank of John Deerschuck in Shanesville four miles west of Canal Dover, blowing the safe with nitroglycerin. They escaped on a Wheeling & Lake Erie hand car with $3,000 to $14,091, pursued by gunfire and bloodhounds. Locals report prior similar work in Beville, and a battle left one arm shattered. a relative of the banker screamed as bullets struck near her head. The robbers abandoned the car five miles from Baltic, with authorities in pursuit.
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Canal Dover
Shanesville
Here
John Deerschuck
Wheeling & Lake Hill
Beville
John Rhodes
M Knowles
Doerschuck
Baltic
Strike Impacts Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Lines
Chicago reports 3500 workers on the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe walked out Saturday, halting freight and tying up passenger traffic across 5000 miles. Topeka observers say conditions remain tense with limited staffing while Santa Fe management claims operations stay normal. General Manager Nevins notes steady but not full staffing as vacancies are filled.
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Chilcago
Dee
Atchmwon, Topeka & Santa Fe
Chicago
San Francisco
Topeka
Kyt
Santa Be
Telegraph Shores
Tog
Santa Fe
Chark Wenderson
Score
Nevins
Tarrent Ohfeags
Founders in a gale sink near Evie with eight dead
In a severe Lake Erie gale the iron ore barge Charles Foster sank ten miles off Evie at four o'clock Sunday morning. Eight crew members, including Captain John Bridge of Cleveland and Seaman Robert Wood, drowned. The cargo of 1500 tons ore was tor inated. no insurance. Captain Ashley of the Iron Duke survived.
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Evie
Loke Erie
Charles Foster
John Bridge
Cleveland
Robert Wood
William Kelly
Port Austin
Mich
Cook Moe
May
Detroit
Fock
Charles Wester
James Corrigan
Groveland
Duluth
Erie
Ashley
Iron Duke
Foster
BCA
Standard Oil Company Contempt Case Dismissed in Columbus
Standard Oil of Ohio faced a contempt charge after the Ohio Supreme Court dismissed the proceedings. Justices were split. majority rejection led to dismissal under court rules. Former Attorney General Monnett had sought enforcement of a 1892 dissolution order.
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Standard of Company
Columbus
Supreme Court
Monnett
Fussive Shuuck
Burkett and Davis
Minshall
Spear
Williams
Wisconsin Grange Meeting Defines Agricultural Interests
Wisconsin State Grange session in Eau Claire reports rising member ship and outlines desired legislation. Worthy Master Huxley of Neenah reads a broad address praising agriculture and bills, with resolutions on Nicaragua route rural mail delivery and direct senatorial election referred.
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Wisconsin Grange
Eau Claire
Wis
Wisconsin State Grange Pations
Lusbandry
Worthy
Huxley
Neenah
Wisconsin
Nicaragua
United States
Prosperity Hints and Patent Remedies Ad Card
An assortment of late 19th century sponsored health tips and product pitches. Advertisements promote Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters Grain-O made from pure grains and other tonics, with testimonials and prices. Mentions Almanac for 1901, Kemp’s Balsam, Carter’s Ink, Laxative Bromo Quinine, Ram’s Horn, White’s Yeast, and Honey of Horehound.
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