Senate Debates Panama Canal and Rules Revisions
In Washington the Senate discussed limiting debate with a rules review. Morgan reinforced opposition to the canal treaty while Spooner and Depew backed the measure. A proposal to fix voting times was introduced and a report favored the Cuban reciprocity treaty. Money asked if postal facilities reach Indianola Mississippi.
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Senate
Allison
Committee On Rules
Morgan
Money
Miss
Indianola
Committee On Foreign Relations
Spooner
Wis
Knox
Panama Canal Company
Depew
XN. D
Turkey seeks smokeless gunpowder from German supplier
Turkey negotiates with a German firm for a supply of smokeless gunpowder. The move appears linked to preparations for potential conflict in the Balkans.
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Turkey
Balkans
Obituary Echoes of Freed Slaves and Eliza Figures
A terse obituary note honors an original Uncle Tom and reflects on the broader history of enslaved people seeking freedom. The piece contrasts Uncle Tom legacies with Elizas who crossed the Ohio River to reach liberty, highlighting historical paths to emancipation.
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Uncle
American Syndicate Buys Popocatepetl for Sulphur Mine
A U S syndicate reportedly purchased the loftiest Mexican peak Popocatepetl to mine sulphur in its crater. If true, it implies potential future ventures by Yankee corporations in other extreme locations such as the Himalayas and India.
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Mexico
Popocatepetl
Yankee Corporation
Himalayas
India
Immigration Surges as Population Expands Rapidly
Signs point to a heavy immigration spring as the American republic experiences its fastest population growth yet. Although percent increase remains high, the actual numeric gain reaches record levels compared with prior eras through 1860.
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American Republic
Yale Professor Claims Ophir in Rhodesia
John Hays Hammond once Cecil Rhodes’ lieutenant in South Africa, now a Yale professor, asserts King Solomon’s mines lie in South Africa and Ophir’s land is Rhodesia. He cites inscriptions found in recent years supporting the claim.
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John Hays Hammond
Cecil Rhodes
South Africa
Yale College
Ophir
Rhodesia
Western farm workers form trades union movement
Farm hands in several western states organize a trades union and edge toward a broader labor combination. The farmers have not acted together before, but the new movement could lead to a farmers' trust becoming a possibility.
Century Dictionary Laughs At A Question
A humorous note appears under the word question in the Century Dictionary. It reads to pop the question see pop, signaling a light moment in a serious reference work.
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Mark Twain
Czar Nicholas II Praised for Balkans Peace Efforts
London papers laud Nicholas II for averting trouble in the Balkans while acknowledging risks to the sultan and broader European peace. The czar aims to preserve peace as all crowned heads desire to avoid a wider war.
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Nicholas II
London
Balkans
Europe
Post Office Budget Rises Above Pensions in New Year
The late congress appropriation for the postal department for the next fiscal year totals 153 401 549 dollars, about 13 million more than pensions, which had been the largest item. Postal spending for 1902 was 124 785 697 dollars, while receipts now approach expenditures due to the rural delivery system.
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Congress
Department
Siberian railway costs reveal high per mile expense
The Russian government reports Siberian railway total cost of 192 300 000, with about 3 700 miles of line. Cost per mile roughly 52 000, a high figure given light rails need replacement and substantial engineering challenges in the region.
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Siberian
February government receipts beat expenditures by small margin
Official figures show February revenue at 43028179.54 with expenditures of 37750749.76, creating a surplus of 5277429.78. Receipts rose 1868440.46 over February 1902, and the monthly excess over outlays was 3216981.41 higher than the same month last year, driven by customs and miscellaneous sources.
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Uncle Sam
Serum Claim Against Cholera Infantum Reported
From Baltimore comes news that a serum may counteract the poison causing cholera infantum and related bowel diseases in children. If true, this marks another major advance in medical research. Cholera infantum terrifies parents each summer and has caused more child deaths than many diseases combined.
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Baltimore
Resignation of chief of steamboat inspection service
Gen J A Dumont resigns as chief of the steamboat inspection service. No more women immigration inspectors will be employed. Large shipbuilding firms witnessed a successful test of crude oil as marine fuel in Washington. The president and a small party depart Washington on April 1 for a western trip lasting two months.
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J. A. Dumont
Steamboat Inspection Service
Washington
Prominent Figures and Legal Echoes Across 1900s News
The missive recounts duties on art imported to the U S bought by J P Morgan, warnings about spring business, a Philadelphia murder mill discovery, the death of ex Congressman William Edgar Simond, Alice Roosevelt's voyage to Porto Rico, a Waterbury injunction against unions, J Whitaker Wright’s arrest in New York, police notes on Dr Hoosey’s poisonings, U S trust wealth and securities totals, and Detective Byrnes’ thoughts on a Buffalo murder.
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J. 2. Morgan
Europe
Philadelphia
William Edgar Simond
Wartford
Conn
Alice Roosevelt
New York
Porto Rico
Elizabeth Hunt
Waterbury
Hoosey
Thomas Byrnes
Burdick
Biffalo
Railroads seek injunctive relief against 25 percent freight cut
The railroads plan an injunction against Illinois orders cutting freight rates by 25 percent. Interior Dept authorizes land acquisitions in Wyoming Montana Colorado Nevada and Arizona for large irrigation works. Miners die as water floods a shaft at Iron Mountain Michigan while four men perish.
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Wyoming
Montana
Colorado
Nevada
Arizona
Interior Department
Iron Mountain
Mich
Ann Arbor
Michigan University
Northern League
Eugene Marshall
Chicago
Chetlain
Lincoln
Neb
Gottlieb Niegzenfried
Kansas
Phillips
United States District Court
Kansas City
Tlaftford City News
Hartford
Ind
California
Colorado River
Conference and trials marked by floods and political accusations
Orders issued to Gen Funston to study Alaska trading firms impact on commerce. The National Congress of Mothers meets May 5 to 8 in Detroit. A flood near Gadsden, Alabama drowns Will Ferguson his wife and baby. Arkansas governor Davis faces misconduct charges in the legislature.
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Funston
Alaska
National Congress of Mothers
Detroit
Mich
Gadsden
Ala
Will Ferguson
Arkansas
Gov. Davis
Nineteenth Century World Briefs Reach Across Oceans
Admiral Coghlan moves his squadron toward Tondiuras to monitor the Cuban revolution. J P Morgan allegedly buys Vuelta Abajo tobacco lands for American Tobacco. Swedish famine relief totals 258000, 85000 from America. Prof Behring claims diphtheria serum cure for consumption. China census records 426447000 people. Norway Sweden unite against Russia. Venezuelan troops defeat rebels at Carupano and recapture the city. American sailors perform brave rescues in Havana harbor amid a violent squall.
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Coghlan
Tondiuras
J. P. Morgan
American Tobacco Company
Vuelta Abajo
Cuba
America
Vienna
Behring
China
Norway
Sweden
Russia
Carupano
Ilavana
Senate Hours in Panama Treaty Fight and Other Dated Items
The Senate spent six hours in executive session on the Panama canal treaty amendments ahead of a final vote. Levi Ankeny was sworn as the new Washington senator. The Utah legislature adjourned its fifth biennial session. James H. Pound was chosen by Michigan Democrats for the supreme bench. Allen B. Wrisley Soap Co of Chicago failed with liabilities of 600,000 and assets of 200,000. Minnie Webster was killed and H C Carter died by suicide in St. Louis, allegedly prompted by jealousy. Carter Harrison was nominated by Chicago Democrats for mayor. Mrs. Gallagher, convicted of perjury in Iowa City for the Wolada murder trial, was sentenced to years in penitentiary. The New York Yacht Club announced the Reliance as the new American cap defender. Six more miners died in a Cardiff Coal shaft explosion. Former Congressman John W Candler of Brookline died of heart disease in Providence. Whitaker Wright announced intent to return to England without extradition. First National Bank of Florida at Jacksonville closed with liabilities of 375,182. George Hussey, accused of wholesale murders, proclaimed innocence and belief in herb charms. TD J Ganz killed his wife and died by self-inflicted gunshot in Wautoma. Inquest into the Edavin L Burdick murder began in Buffalo. The Mississippi River levee broke 22 miles above Memphis, flooding the valley as residents fled.
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United States Senate
Levi Ankeny
Washington
Ctah
James H. Pound
Detroit
Michigan Democratic Committee For the Supreme Bench
Yaple
Allen B. Wrisley Soap Company
Chicago
H. C. Carter
Minnie Webster
St. Louis
New American Cap
New York Yacht Club
Reliance
Cardiff Coal Company
Cardiff
John W. Candler
Brookline
Providence
Whitaker Wright
New York
England
First National Bank of Florida
Jacksonville
George Hussey
Philadelphia
J. Ganz
Wautoma
Wis
Edavin L. Burdick
Buffalo
N.Y
Memphis
Arkansas
President Roosevelt tour timetable 1903 detailed across states
The itinerary outlines Roosevelt's rail journey from Washington on April 1 via Chicago and Milwaukee to North Dakota, Nevada, California, and Washington, with multiple stops in cities, statehouses, and national parks. He travels with Secretary Root and John Burroughs, attends events, and conducts numerous speeches.
Minor News Items From Around the World Highlights
The report notes shifts in coal demand with Britain and the United States. Points include a fall meeting of the high joint commission on Canada disputes, Vatican jubilee gifts for St. Louis world’s fair, and Austria withdrawing from the Louisiana Purchase exposition. Ezra Kendall buys 600 acres near Washington to gift 100 acres to each of six sons. The Bridgewater estate passes after 100 years to the Earl of Ellesmere. Fitzhugh Lee defends a statue of Gen. Robert E. Lee in Washington. Natal grants pardons to war era detainees. South American boycotts open US trade chances. Turkey recognizes the American Medical College at Bieruth and allows Armenian families to emigrate. Clovernook, home of the Carys, will aid the blind in Cincinnati. Cortelyou announces Commerce and Labor appointments. Harvard receives a $5,000 memorial scholarship. Schurz heirs donate $30,000 for infirmary students.
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High Joint Commission
Canada
St. Louis
Vienna
Austria
Ezra Kendall
Washington, D. C
Duke of Bridgewater
Earl of Ellesmere
Fitzhugh Lee
Richmond
Robert E. Lee
National Capitol
Washington
Natal
United States
Turkey
American Medical College
Bieruth
Clovernook
Alice
Phoebe Cary
Cincinnati
Cortelyou
Department of Commerce and Labor
Frank H. Hitchcock
Massachusetts
William L. Soleau
Michigan
Warvard College
John Marleye
Philadelphia
Agatha
Marianne Schurz
Pound Named Democratic Nominee for Michigan Supreme Court
Detroit March 17 The Democratic state central committee chose Attorney James H. Pound to be the Democratic nominee for Michigan Supreme Court for a ten year term to succeed Judge Frank A. Hooker whose term ends December 31 1908. Judge George L Yaple declined the nomination.
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James H. Pound
Detroit
Michigan
Mich
Democratic State Central Committee
Hotel Normandie
Frank A. Hooker
Democratic Committee
George L. Yaple
Mendon
Whiling to Return Promoter Arrested in New York
Whitaker Wright, the London promoter held in New York, announces return to England without extradition papers. He claims losses total 20 million dollars. Hearing postponed after Monday arraignment. In Minneapolis Charles Johnston, a coachman for Michael Doran, shot himself in a barn fire burning the body.
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New York
Whitaker Wright
London
England
Self
St. Paul, Minn
Charles Johnston
Michael Doran
Summit Avenue
Doran
Knapp Held Without Bail In Ohio Preliminary Trial
Alfred Knapp appeared before Mayor Bosch in Hamilton Ohio for a preliminary trial delays pushed it to nearly ten o clock He was held to answer to the grand jury without bail and returned to jail. Herman Hopkins and Conductor M C Wallace were injured in a separate Union Pacific freight collision near Brady's Island Nebraska one life lost. In St Louis H C Carter killed Minnie Webster then shot himself jealousy suspected. Mrs Gallagher of Town City Ia jailed for 15 years for perjury in murder trial.
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Hamilton
Alfred Knapp
Bosch
Knapp
Tle
Darby and
Thomas
Cincinnati
Grand Island
Neb
Union Pacific
Brady’s Island
Herman Hopkins
Omaha
M. C. Wallace
Doan's Kidney Pills End Kidney Troubles Says Urbana Case
Veteran Joshua Heller of Urbana Illinois testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills relieved kidney pain and backache after use in 1899 and he recommends the remedy. An offer for a free trial is extended with medical advice available and Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo New York. Pills priced at 50 cents per box and sold by druggists.
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Doan
Joshua Heller
South
Walnut Street
Urbana
Cunningham Bros’ Drug Store
Champaign
Dean
Mr. Heller
United States
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N.Y
RE. Paxton CO
Columbus Av
Oston
Mass
Virginia
Norfolks, Ped Western Railway Company
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Bevill
Paul Scherer
G. Peass
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