Shipping Bill Passed By Senate With Subventions
The Senate approved the subsidy shipping bill 88 to 27 after six, creating 13 new mail lines and raising aid to the Oceanic line to Australasia. It fixes subs to five dollars per gross ton for foreign trade vessels and 5.60 dollars for Philippine trade vessels. A naval reserve force of 10,000 is created, with crews required to include naval reservists. total subsidies amount to about 3.3 million annually.
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Washington
Senate
Burkett
Dolliver
la Tollette
Spooner
Warner
Pacific Coast
Australasia
Atlantic Coast
Brazil
Cuba
Mexico
Central America
Isthmus
Panama
Japan
China
Philippines
Hawaii
United States
Labor Leaders Arrested In Idaho Murder Case
Denver officials detain Western Federation of Miners officers Charles Moyer and William Haywood and C A Pettibone after a confession by Harry Orchard ties them to the Steunenberg assassination. The trio is sent by train to Boise as deputy sheriffs guard them in a nationwide manhunt. Spokane's Vincent St John also arrested over the same murder investigation.
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Denver
Charles H. Moyer
William D. Haywood
Western Federation of Miners
C. A. Pettibone
Steunenberg
Idaho
Union Station
Union Pacific Railroad
Boise
Harry Orchard
Orchard
Moyer
Hay
Economic Trends From 1905 America and Global Markets
The article surveys U S farm value at 1905 levels and daily farm earnings, then notes plans to use Victoria Falls power, growing floral societies in Wenatchee, city acreage figures, and Uncle Sam notes on low-interest promissory notes. It discusses Japan’s import appetite, rising spirits per capita, beer growth, Norway electric power surveys, and Consul Anderson on China expanding flour meat fruit and machinery demand.
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Uncle Sam
Anderson
Amoy
China
World post office losses vs profits in 1903 report
The international post bureau compares national postal management. The United States had a loss of 4.329 million in 1903, while Great Britain earned about 22 million, with Russia Germany and France each around 14 million.
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International Post Bureau
United States
Great Britain
Russia
Germany
France
Debutante Senorita Godoy Draws Attention at White House
Senorita Godoy, daughter of the Mexican minister, bears a striking resemblance to Miss Roosevelt. At a White House reception she drew constant scrutiny as many guests mistook her for the president's daughter, followed and commented on throughout the evening.
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Senorita Godoy
Miss Roosevelt
Washington
White House
Russia's 1905 Trade Balance Reported Across Exports
From St Petersburg statistics show Russia's 1905 imports and exports balance at 232,464,500 dollars, the largest in five years, with 1904 at 175,641,000 and 1903 at 159,755,000. Critics note the favorable balance conflicts with perceived economic conditions inside Russia.
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St. Petersburg
Russia
U.S. China Ties Seen Growing Friendlier As Immense Exchange Looms
The piece argues that Sino American relations will improve as China seeks U.S. guidance on modernization. It notes two Chinese imperial commissioners visiting to study American political institutions and cites Moody’s ruling affirming federal power to intervene to preserve Niagara Falls.
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China
United States
Atty.Gen. Moody
New York
Niagara Falls
Canadian
Southern Governors Stand Against Lynching Shaping Yearly Trend
The firm stand by Southern governors and citizenry against lynching shows impact as 1905 record low lynchings, with 69 crimes versus 87 in 1904, 104 in 1903, and 135 in 1901. The worst year remains 1892 with 385 mob murders.
France installs new president Fallieres at Elysee Palace
Clement Armand Fallieres assumed the duties of president of France at four pm in the Elysee Palace. He succeeded Loubet who retired to private life after a formal transfer in front of cabinet members and top officials. Crowds cheered and a 21 gun salute marked the ceremony.
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Paris
Clement Armand Fallieres
France
Loubet
Elysee Palace
Mining Town Burned in Somerset County Fire
Niverton, a small mining town in Somerset county, was nearly destroyed by a Friday blaze caused by an overheated stove. About 36 families were left homeless as 18 double houses burned, with only the company store and office saved. Damage is estimated at 25000 dollars.
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Somerset
Niverton
Somerset County
Peoria School Inspectors Adopt Liability Release Resolution
Peoria Illinois school inspectors voted to release from liability the short age caused by forgery and embezzlement by N Dougherty, shielding treasurers and bondsmen of the past 18 years and banks handling school funds. They call for immediate prosecution to recover from Dougherty estate to the extent possible.
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Peoria
Dougherty
Peoria National Bank
Dryden Sees Broad Backing for Federal Insurance Control
A poll of 6 000 associations and individuals across the United States shows Senator John F Dryden of New Jersey with strong public support for federal control of insurance. The result indicates widespread favorable sentiment toward centralized federal oversight in insurance matters.
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Washington
United States
John F. Dryden
New Jersey
Death of hat magnate John B Stetson at Gillen Florida
John B Stetson the Philadelphia hat maker died at his winter home in Gillen near Deland Sunday at 1 o clock. The death ends a long career of a shoe industry and business leadership, leaving a vast estate and influence in the hat trade.
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John B. Stetson
Deland, Fla
Philadelphia
Gillen
Deland
Two Children Cremated in Farmhouse Fire
A fire at the Joseph Rodis farmhouse, three miles from Summit City in Traverse County, Michigan, cremated two children and left a third child likely fatally burned. Authorities report the blaze destroyed the home and are investigating its cause.
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Traverse City
Mich
Joseph Rodis
Summit City
This County
General Fred Walsen Founder of Walsenburg Dies at 65
Colorado pioneer Gen. Fred Walsen died at his Denver residence on Thursday at age 65. He founded the town of Walsenburg and served one term as state treasurer.
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Denver
Col
Fred Walsen
Gen. Walsen
Colorado
Walsenburg
Crowe Declared Not Guilty In Omaha Kidnaping Case
After 15 hours of deliberation the jury returns a not guilty verdict in the Pat Crowe trial over the Edward A. Cudahy kidnapping and $25,000 robbery charge. A cheering crowd fills the courtroom but is quelled by Judge Sutton who condemns the verdict as disgraceful. The Omaha Commercial Club plans a mass meeting to denounce the ruling and Crowe criticizes the judge for admitting his confession.
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Omaha, Neb
Pat Crowe
Edward A. Cudahy
Omaha
Sutton
Ai Hberty
Omaha Commercial Club
Crowe
Bank of America in Chicago Declared Bankrupt
Bank of America in the Ashland block, only two months old, is ordered into receivership amid sensational charges of looting by president ex Judge Abner Smith vice president G F Sorrow and stockholder F E Creelman a Nashville lumber dealer. Creelman allegedly dumped worthless paper and Smith took security for a 25000 loan with notes signed by his servant girl.
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Chicago
Bank of America
Ashland Block
Abner Smith
G. F. Sorrow
F. E. Creelman
Creelman
South
Nashville
Smith
Two Executions in Cook County Jail
Chicago reports a double execution at Cook County Jail. John Miller alias Dorinjanowitch killed his wife and two children during a January 11 1905 murder at 83 Lewis Street. Robert H Newcomb a 45 year old man killed his mistress and two others after a drunken spree, then shot a policeman causing one death.
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Chicago
Cook County
John Miller
John Dorinjanowitch
Robert H. Newcomb
Annis
Miller
Mary
Martha
Lewis Street
Robert E. Newcomb
Newcomb
Poore
Isaac “Crip” Luce
Walter Blue
Luce
Blue
John A McCall Dies Former New York Life President
John A McCall former president of New York Life died at 5 35 PM Sunday at the Laurel House Lakewood New Jersey where he had been living for three weeks seeking health relief after a breakdown two months earlier His son John McCall said the end came and noted the severe health stress following the life insurance investigation in the state and the committee’s expected report in Albany this week and the scrutiny he endured in detailing company affairs.
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New York
John A. McCall
New York Life Company
Laurel House
Lakewood
N. J
McCall
Albany
Armstrong legislative insurance investigation committee report
New York recommendations call for remedial legislation in two bills. One amends sections of the current insurance law and the other creates a new law that could extend to all corporations as well as insurers.
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New York
Armstrong Legislative Insurance Investigation Committee
Fire wipes out Rutland business district destroying six blocks
A Sunday fire in Rutland Vermont destroyed six blocks in the business section housing nearly a score of firms and many small tenants. Estimated loss runs to 750000 dollars as flames overwhelmed local crews and prompted aid from Whitehall New York and other areas. Whitehall fire company arrived to assist effectively.
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Rutland
Whitehall
N. Y
Whitehail Company
Town in Flames in Vietka Riots Near Gomel
An anti Jewish riot erupted Sunday in Vietka a 6000 resident town near Gomel Russia. Much of the town is in flames and troops were dispatched from Gomel to restore order. No fatality count is known at this time.
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Kieff
Russia
Vietka
Gomel
New French Bishops to Be Named by Pope in February Consistory
Pope Pius IX will convene a consistory on February 26 to appoint 19 French bishops to the 22 vacant sees. No new cardinals will be created.
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France
Rome
Pius
Cooked to Death in a Kiln at Piano Factory
Pranckitis Cahalis, a 25 year old Russian laborer, died in a dry kiln at a piano factory after entering it to keep warm. He left his lodgings and was roasted to death, authorities investigating the accident.
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St. Charles
Cahalis Pranckitis
Pranckitis
Illinois Supreme Court upholds city court amendment
The Illinois Supreme Court on Thursday sustained the validity of the constitutional amendment that enabled the legislature to enact a law creating municipal courts in Chicago.
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Springfield
Illinois Supreme Court
Chicago
Explosions Kill Workers at Hercules Torpedo Magazine
In Geneva Indiana a magazine from Hercules Torpedo Co. exploded during unloading of 1500 quarts of glycerine, killing Edward Gates of Hartford City and Lee Howard of Bluffton and injuring others as two teams of horses died. The blast left a 15 by 25 foot crater and damaged nearby shops. the total glycerine quantity was unknown.
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Geneva
Ind
Hercules Torpedo Company
Edward Gates
Hartford City
Lee Howard
Bluffton
Eczema Sufferer Credits Cuticura Remedies for Cure
Emma E. Wilson of Liscomb Iowa reports an eruption covering chest neck face and limbs, and says using Cuticura Remedies fully cured the condition after recurring years later. She notes five years without a return and greater faith in Cuticura for skin diseases.
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Liscomb
Towa
Oct
The Big Stick Meaning in Umpteenth District Speech
A child asks about the phrase the big stick and Papa explains it as any United States senator. The dialogue frames the term within a political setting in Chicago Tribune style.
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Andrew
Papa
Congress
United States
Chicago Tribune
Shake Into Your Shoes Allen's Foot-Ease Advertisement
An old advertisement touts Allen's Foot-Ease as a cure for painful swollen feet and sweating making new shoes easier to wear. It warns against substitutes and offers a free sample from A. 8. Olmsted in Le Roy New York. The note links walking five miles daily to health improved by new soles.
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Allen
Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
Cure Cold in One Day Claim Sparks Cautionary Ad
An advertisement promises a one day cure for colds with Laxations Bromo Quinine Tablets, offering a money back guarantee if it fails. Druggist offices honor refunds, and the box bears E W Gnomes signature. A regional quote about a quick temper from Uncle Eben appears in the Washington Star.
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E.W. Gnove
EF. W. Diemey
A. O
Apringgeld
Hee
Hoxsie's Croup Cure Publicized For Pneumonia And Diphtheria
An advertisement touts Hoxsie's Croup Cure claiming to save children from pneumonia croup and diphtheria with no opium for 50 cents. It also features Deere Mansur Co of Moline inviting requests for a free booklet on increasing corn yield and includes a social commentary by N. O. Pica yune.
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Deere & Mansur Co
Moline
Alvoa
Moline, Il
Two Open Letters Praise Lydia E. Pinkham's Compound
Mrs. Mary Dimmick of Washington shares how Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound restored her health. The letter emphasizes the remedy's efficacy and supports the columnist claim of its benefits.
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Mary Dimmick
Washington
Lydia BE. Pinkham
Pinkham
Lynn
Mass
Washington, D. C
Lydia E. Pinkham
59Th
East Capitol Streets
Is In Bad Condition Peoria Bank Report
John Wilton receiver of the People's Savings bank told a mass meeting that the bank holds liabilities of 145 049 26 and assets of 108 827 32. The partnership never invested money. deposits bought the assets including the building. Insolvent for at least six months. Macon Cereal stock worth 28 200 is likely worthless. Assets may shrink to about 95 000 at best 65 cents on the dollar.
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Peoria
John Wilton
People’s Savings Bank
Dr. Simmons
Rev. Kelly
Macon Cereal Company
Simmons
Iowa House Passes Anti Firecracker Bill
Des Moines Iowa The Iowa house of representatives Friday passed Offil s anti firecracker bill making it a misdemeanor to discharge firecrackers toy pistols revolvers and other explosives on July Fourth The law applies to the entire state of Iowa.
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Des Moines
lIowa House of Representatives
Offil
Iowa
La Follette Declines Lawson Proxy Committee Invitation
Senator La Follette declined Thomas W. Lawson's invitation to join the proxy voting committee for policyholders of two New York life insurance companies. He cited insufficient time due to ongoing public duties.
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Washington
la Follette
Thomas W. Lawson
Life Insurance Companies
New York
Congress Expected to Adjourn by May Fifteenth
Washington reports that statehood and railway rate regulation have been debated at length, prompting many congress members to anticipate an early adjournment this year likely around May 15.
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Washington
Congress
Shanghai reports no alarm as boycott continues
Washington reports a cablegram from Shanghai, China stating conditions there are not alarming. The boycott persists but there is no great fear of an outbreak or major trouble, according to the message.
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Washington
State Department
Shanghai
China
Leonard Building Fire Ravages Augusta Corner Broad Seventh
A major blaze in Augusta at the Leonard building on Broad and Seventh streets Friday afternoon caused about 75000 dollars in damage. Fire crews battled the flames as the structure burned.
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Augusta
Leonard
Broad and
Seventh Streets
Albany Scholar and Author Leonard Kip Dies at Home
Leonard Kip, a noted Albany scholar and author born in 1826, died Thursday at his residence. He was a member of the longstanding Kip family of New York and a prominent local figure.
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Albany
N. Y
Leonard Kip
Mr. Kip
New York
Iowa Senate Backs Pure Food Measure Unanimously
Des Moines reports the Iowa senate passed a new Berry pure food bill sealing the ban on adulterated or impure foods. The measure aims to prohibit commerce in unsafe products and tightens food safety standards statewide.
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Des Moines
Iowa Senate
Wreck Kills Three in Janesville Collision
Two Chicago & Northwestern trains collided head on two miles south of Janesville Wisconsin Wednesday night. Three people are dead and a fourth is expected to die. Three trainmen and six passengers are injured.
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Janesville
Wis
Chicago & Northwestern
East Siberia Governor Ordered to Halt Flag Raising
The governor general of East Siberia has orders to prevent the hoisting of the American flag on the Arctic continent explored by Capt. Michelsen's expedition north of East Siberia near Wrangel Island. President Roosevelt backed the expedition.
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St. Petersburg
East Siberia
Capt. Michelsen
Wrangel Island
Roosevelt
Good Chance for Trade Washington
American consuls report excellent opportunities for trade extension in European and South American countries.
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Washington
Granted New Trial in Adopting Case at Aledo
Judge Graves in the circuit court Friday granted a new trial for Mrs. Archibald McKinney who was convicted of extreme cruelty to an adopted orphan Stella Grady. Defense cited insanity as the basis for the new trial.
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Aledo
Graves
Archibald McKinney
Stella Grady
Family Perishes in Dominion Fire Tragedy
Anton Stelker, his wife and their two children died in a blaze that consumed their Dominion home. Neighbors reported the fire and authorities are investigating the cause. The tragedy leaves the family and the town in mourning.
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Dominion
Anton Stelker
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