Hunters killed and football fatalities mount in northwest season
Fourteen hunters and thirteen football deaths mark a grim season in the northwest and sports losses mirror the era’s warlike toll. Elsewhere, American apple growing rises to international industry as growers showcase horticultural science at a convention. Mexico plans a Pacific railway across the Sierras amid daunting engineering obstacles.
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Northwest
Mexico
Sierras
Pacific
Device Warns Locomotives of Approaching Trains on Track
In Germany a new device attaches to a locomotive to audibly indicate approaching trains on the same track. A test near Bankfort proved successful, offering a safeguard against collisions between locomotives.
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Germany
Bankfort
England names one-year governor for Australia at 50000 salary
England finally persuades a man to accept as governor of Australia offering a 50000 per year salary but only for one year. Lord Hopetoun resigned in May and no successor had been found until now. The new appointee is Lord Tennyson.
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England
Australia
Lord Hopetoun
Mays
Lord Tennyson
American horses in Russian stables at St Petersburg
The czar of Russia has bought a fast trotting horse from a Maine man and placed him among 16 other American horses in the imperial stables at St Petersburg. The Yankee horse is said to set the pace.
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America
Russia
Sand
St. Petersburg
Gen Chaffee Takes Command at East Department
Gen Chaffee assumes command of the Department of the East with headquarters at Governor's Island New York and is expected to remain in New York for the rest of his term. He will retire under the age limit in April 1906.
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Chaffee
Department of the East
Governor's Island
New York
American steamer captured by icebergs near the pole
A historic account describes an American steamer seized by icebergs in the North Pacific and drifting within 600 miles of the North Pole, a position closer to the pole than any prior ship. The piece suggests future experiments drift with the ice.
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Ocean Adventure
North Pacific
North Pole
Pole
Remarkable Case Revealed at Niagara Falls Autopsy
A 60 year old man named Allen died suddenly at Niagara Falls. The coroner ordered an autopsy and doctors found a growth three and a half inches long connecting his heart and left lung. His heart was large and healthy but his lungs were in bad condition.
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Niagara Falls
Allen
Post Office Receipts Grow Despite Deficit Drop
The post office department grew from 6.9 million in 1852 to 8.2 million in 1862 and last year reached 121.8 million. Receipts have trebled since 1882 and increased by 50 million in ten years while the annual deficit fell from 6 million to 2 million. Big figures indeed.
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Post Office Department
United States
Department
Septimus Winner Dies at 76 in Philadelphia
The composer of The Mocking Bird and hundreds of tunes died suddenly at his Philadelphia home aged 76. He wrote 200 technical books on musical instruments and arranged over 2000 compositions for violin and piano. Winner sold The Mocking Bird for 35 dollars. publishers later admitted they earned about 3 million from its sale.
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Septimus Winner
Philadelphia
Winner
Krupp Works Grow From Two To Forty Five Thousand
The Krupp steel and weapons works in Germany rose from two initial workers to about 45,000 paid employees. The record notes there have been no serious labor troubles, crediting cordial relations and an arbitration agreement between the Krupps and their workers for settling differences.
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Germany
Herr
Indians as Citizens Yet in Native Lands
Secretary Hitchcock’s report counters the view that only a dead Indian is good. It cites 269,306 Indians with 69,732 in New York and among the so called civilized tribes. The remaining 179,574 live on 156 reservations spanning 55,127,000 acres outside New York and Indian Territory, and are deemed fit to be citizens of their native land.
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Hitchcock
New York
Five U S Warships Race From Hampton Roads To San Juan
A fleet of five United States warships raced from Hampton Roads to San Juan Porto Rico under orders. The Cincinnati won the event easily while all ships demonstrated good sea going qualities and solid speed. The spectacle, though unusual, is considered unlikely to be equaled by any future navy race.
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United States
Hampton Roads
San Juan
Porto Rico
Cincininati
Oregon
San Francisco
Key West
Spain
Consul Mason Recommends Goose Fat Trade With Germany
Berlin consul Mason reports Germany uses goose fat for butter substitute by workers. Goose grease serves at table and in cooking as geese production expands but Juel supply is short. Last year 6,431,277 live geese imported plus substantial goose grease imported from nearby and far countries. US could build a large trade in goose grease with Germany.
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Mason
Berlin
State Department
Germany
United States
Nominations and Legislation Highlights From Congress
The Senate confirmed Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr as associate justice. Oklahoma and Indian Territory delegates seek statehood merging as one state. The House adjourned to the 8th while not in session the 5th. Bills include death by own action reporting prohibition on such details, wood duties repeal, and trusts regulation by publicity. Pension bill $139 million passed and Alaska visit commission proposed. Holiday adjournment set from December 20 to January 5.
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Oliver Wendell Wwolmes
Supreme Court of the United States
United States Senate
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
House
United States‘ Senate
Judiciary Committee
Secretary of War
War Department
Alaska
Senate Reverses Panama Plan Favoring Colombia Treaty
Senate leaders abandon a Panama canal project under French concession and back a Colombia treaty. Roosevelt wins support from former Cuban reciprocity opponents for ratification this session.
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United States
Panama Canal
Colombia
Roosevelt
General Land Office
Committee On Appropriations
House
Thomas Bracket Reed
National House of Representatives
Arlington Hotel
Washington
Portland
Martha Washington
Post Office Department
Shaw
Coast wrecks and deaths stain Atlantic towns
A bozgard wreck along the Atlantic coast caused extensive suffering with several lives lost. Henry H Cutler a noted composer and conductor died in Swampscott Massachusetts. W Loring a retired U S Navy lieutenant witnessed Lincoln’s assassination and died in Owego New York. The Wesley M was wrecked near Tatteras and some crew drowned. Fire destroyed the Masonic Temple in Concordia New Hampshire with losses about 125000. Fanny D R Chase died in Hallstead Pennsylvania, first national president of the W Co unit. Scranton heard a coal strike story of a boy earning four cents an hour used to pay his deceased father’s debt. J Pierpont Morgan plans to consolidate all anthracite coal companies. New York returns show Odelli leading the governor’s race by 8803 votes.
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Atlantic
Henry 8
United States
New York
Odelli
Multiple events strike small towns and officials across states
Robbers blow open Tregonrle and Gothman bank in Minnesota stealing 500 dollars. Aurora Beacon publisher J. W. Flodder dies suddenly in Illinois. Ward South Dakota endures fire near wiping out the town. In St Louis Charles J. Denny receives two years for perjury. President to appoint A B Anderson to district judge post in Indiana. Indian George Bear hanged in Sioux Falls. Carrie Nation jailed in Topeka for disturbing the peace. Chicago suffers coal shortage of 1 million tons. Shamrock stock show bulbock sells for 56 cents per pound totaling 1010.80. US naval maneuver off Culebra Island. Denver mayor and 11 aldermen jailed for contempt. Robbers loot Whiteville Savings Bank taking 2000 dollars.
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Minn
Tregonrle & Gothman
J. W. Flodder
Aurora Beacon
Pioneer
Man of
Aurora
Ill
Ward
S. D
St. Louis
Charles J. Denny
A. B. Anderson
Crawfordsville
Imd
United States
John Baker
George Bear
Sioux Falls
Topeka
Kan
Carrie Nation
Chicago
Shamrock
Culebra Island
United States Navy
Denver
Wright
Whiteville (Tenn
Drowned survey party near Teaven worth Washington
I. Cole W R Wanser and N MM Martin drowned near Teaven worth Washington while surveying a location for a power plant. The accident ends their search for a suitable site and claims three lives.
German Emperor Labels Socialists Foes of Wage Earners
In Breslin a deputation of workingmen heard the German emperor declare socialists are enemies of wage earners. Mont Pelee on Martinique resumes dangerous activity. Thomas Nast dies at 62 in Guayaquil while serving as US consul general. A train crash near Slavelock Ontario kills Mrs Roger and a 12-year-old. wife and daughter fatally injured. US warships monitor Venezuela events. Ambassadors urge Paris to spare Passionist fathers from order purge.
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Martinique
Mont
Pelee
Thomas Nast
Guayaquil
Ecuador
United States
Slavelock
Ont
James Rogers
Venesuelan
Faris
Trane
Immigrant Head Tax Passes Senate and Other 1902 Events
In the U S Senate an immigration bill amendment imposes a $1 head tax per immigrant. A railroad liability bill for worker injuries and a constitutional trust control amendment are introduced. In the House, Reed memorials are read and adjournment occurs. Governor Yates journeys to Florida for recovery. Cheyenne burns the opera house and Wyoming Tribune office.
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Senate
Congress
House
Reed
Yates
Springfield
Lil
Florida
Great Britain
Germany
Venezuela
Castro
Opera House
Wyoming Tribune
Cheyanne
Wyo
Coal Strike Commission
Hazleton
J. B. Markle & Co
Thury L. Gatehirt
New York
Brooklyn
Max Manthey
Coleate
Wis
Frank Luecke
Shawano
Green Bay
George
Joseph Corner
John Corner
Laura
Forrest Wheeler
Cleveland
W. J. Bennett Company
Omaha
Dan Patch
Pacer
MM. Js. Sturges
M. W. Savage
Minneapolis
Baker's Hill
Tenn
United States Supreme Court
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Massachusetts
Minor News Items from the Era Reflect Global Affairs
Salt Lake City forms to reclaim 271000 acres of arid land by irrigation. Peary maps polar regions from recent journey. Taft on Friars questions in the Philippines. Britain seeks 650000 in gold bars sent to Germany for Kruger and Leyds. Emory in Russia notes promising trade. Morgan syndicate pays 22500000 to White Star Dominion holders. French Navy annual volume presented to Roosevelt. Mosley and English workers tour US and Canada. Anglican clergyman urges Protestant merger on Christ’s divinity. Bates confirms canteen reestablishment claims. Texas turret guns burst. no serious injury. Railroad federation likely Jan 5 in St Louis. 50000+ workers expected. Will offers transport for army officers to the Philippines at 100 for officers and 25 for privates. freight to Manila at 40c/100 lb.
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Robert J. Peary
Pape
Gulch
Gav. Taft
Philippines
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Germany
Kruger
Leyds
Nnd Emory
Russia
J. P. Morgan
London
White Star
Dominion Steamship Lines
Roosevelt
Loubet
France
Alfred Mosley
United States
Canada
Bates
Arony
Texas
Hampton
St. Louis
Chicago
J. J. Will
Great Northern
Manila
Venezuela Faces Ultimatum Crisis From Britain and Germany
Venezuela, Caracas, Dec 8, reports Britain and Germany presented ultimatums to the government. Diplomats closed their embassies and departed to La Guaira aboard their cruisers after leaving demands with the foreign minister at his private home. President Castro defends his policy, asserts no new debt, and promises reforms with peace near.
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Caracas
Great Britain
Germany
W. O H. D. Waggard
von Pilgrim-Baltazzi
la Guaira
Retribution
Venezuela
Lopez Barratt
Fire in Forsyth building causes ice fall on viaduct
A Chicago fire at the Forsyth building 62 64 Canal Street drew spectators to the railroad viaduct as hundreds of wires behind the burning structure iced over and dropped 100 feet. The blaze caused 150000 in damage with gasoline explosions but no serious injuries reported.
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Chicago
Forsyth
Canal Street
Northcott Becomes Acting Governor During Yates Absence
Lieut. Gov. Northcott arrived from Greenville to assume acting duties while Gov. Yates is in Florida. The governor is expected to be away about five weeks, aiming to return promptly.
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Yates
Florida
Springfell
Northcott
Greenville
Gov. Yates
East Liverpool man dies by gas asphyxiation
Jacob Linseder of East Liverpool died Monday at Dr Towers hospital after being found in bed with two gas jets open. The well known man recently suffered financial losses.
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Telcedo
Jacob Linseder
East Liverpool
Dr. Towers Hospital
Linseder
Coal Shortage Grips Milwaukee Amid Freezing Cold
Milwaukee faces sharp coal shortage as bitter temperatures grip Wisconsin. Merchants report rationing, with many unable to supply hard coal to any buyer and offices closed for a week. Officials warn only a fraction of needed supply remains for long-standing customers while statewide temps dip to ten above to five below zero.
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Milwaukee
Fatal Fire at Colgate Leaves Three Dead
Three people die and six injured after a blaze at Colgate five miles north of Menominee Falls Wisconsin. Max Manthey dies from a broken neck after jumping from a window. The Manthey family dominates the scene as neighbors and authorities handle a chaotic morning.
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Menominee Falls
Wis
Colgate
Here
Max Manthey
Miss Hedwig Manthey
Edna Manthey
Mrs
Civic Federation Industrial Department Meeting Opens
The National Civic Federation industrial department held its first annual meeting in New York on Monday attracting about 200 delegates from major corporations and labor groups. Senator Marcus A Hanna presided and delivered the welcome. Notables included John Mitchell Oscar Straus Alfred Moseley Archbishop Ireland and Bishop Mae Goldrick among others.
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New York
Industrial Department
National Civic Federation
Board of Trade and Transportation
Marcus A. Hanna
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
Oscar S. Straus
Court of Arbitration
The
Hague
Alfred Moseley
Archbishp Ireland
St. Paul
Mae Goldrick
Duluth
Holmes Takes Oath as Associate Justice of Supreme Court
Oliver Wendell Holmes of Massachusetts took the oath of office as associate justice of the United States Supreme Court. The oath was administered by James H. McKenne y, and Holmes was assigned to the first circuit, succeeding Justice Gray who previously presided there.
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Washington
United States Supreme Court
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Massachusetts
James H. McKenney
Holmes
First Circuit
Justice Gray
Cleveland Dances Sunday Ordinance Upheld Over Clergy Proposal
Cleveland council defeats clergy backed Sunday dance ban and passes a permit system for dances on Sunday and other days, following legal opinion that the ban would fail in court. Senate panel agrees to report 50 000 for coal strike commission with officer pay but only expense coverage. Agriculture chief orders destruction of all infected animals in the foot and mouth outbreak in New England.
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Cleveland, O
Washington
Senate Committee On Appropriations
House
Secretary of Agriculture
Dr. Salmon
Bureau of Animal Industry
New Zengland
Governor accepts Chicago official’s resignation
Springfield December 9 Governor Yates has received and accepted the resignation of Frederick W Job Chicago chairman of the state board of arbitration. The stated reason is business.
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Springfield
Yates
Frederick W. Job
Chicago
State Board of Arbitration
Mail Conch Robbed Near Green May Wisconsin
A mail wagon carrying the Shawano to Green Bay pouches was robbed Monday afternoon by a lone bandit. The amount of mail lost is not yet known as the robber fled into the woods.
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Green May
Wis
Dean
Shawano
Green Bay
Explosion Kills Five in Nashville Tunnel Blast
Five Italian laborers were killed and three injured seriously when a tunnel being cut by the Louisville and Nashville road at Baker's Hill, twelve miles north of Nashville, exploded. Thirty-one others suffered minor injuries.
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Nashville
Tenn. Dee
Louisville & Nashville
Baker’s Hill
Scranton Testimony Flare Over Roosevelt Remark At Strike Inquiry
In Scranton the coal strike inquiry heated up during the afternoon session as Lawyer Ira H. Byrne referred to the president as Teddy Roosevelt, provoking Gen. Wilson to object. The panel then heard miners describe company abuses at Markle & Co. Hazleton area, including evictions, docking, and deceptive wage calculations.
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Scranton
Ira H. Byrne
United States
Teddy Roosevelt
Wilson
Gray
Burns
John D. Hughes
Armour & Co
Jughes
Meat Trust
Teddy” Roosevelt
Gen. Wilson
G. B. Markle & Co
Hazleton
Markle Company
Pretender to the throne seizes throne power in Fez
Dispatches from Fez report the claimant to the throne, still at Tanza, has proclaimed sovereignty and declares possession of the treasury, gun depots, and arms. He vows to strike at the sultan’s army once reinforcements arrive, and has issued postage stamps. The sultan allegedly prepares a large army to counter the pretender.
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Madrid
Fez
Morocco
Tanza
Tragic Train Crash Kills Two in Youngstown
In Youngstown Ohio two train men died and two were injured when a passenger train collided head on with a local freight on the Pennsylvania line in the western city. The freight crew had been ordered to signal but failed to warn in time.
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Youngstown
Pennsylvania Road
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Claim Ad
An advertisement urges working girls to use Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure all. It asserts the product provides relief and health benefits, presenting a strong endorsement aimed at female readers.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
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