Canal Route Decision Shifts Toward Panama Route
The Isthmian canal commission, with one dissenting vote, recommends Congress adopt the Panama route and accept 40 million dollars from the French company. Senate and House are expected to follow, as Panama becomes the favored path and U S ownership of a Panama railroad could follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Washington
Isthmian Canal Commission
Congress
Panama
Satv Lay
Commission
House
Nicaragua
Panama Company
Haupt
Admiral Walker
Pasco
George S. Morison
Ernst
Alfred Noble
Peter C. Hains
William H. Burr
Emory R. Johnson
United States
Isthmus
Kohl retires from control of Chicago Record Herald
Herman H Kohl resigns from leadership of the Chicago Record Herald on his own initiative. Victor F Lawson remains bondholder not new owner. Frank B Noyes will assume editorial supervision and oversee business interests. A G Beauisne may soon relinquish circulation supervision.
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Chicago
Herman H. Kohlsaat
Chicago Record-Herald
Kohlsaat
Victor F. Lawson
Herald Company
Frank B. Noyes
Washington
Record-Herald
Record
Times-Herald
Noyes
A. G. Beauisne
Hopkins well pleased with Danville visit
Congressman Hopkins spent twenty four hours in Danville meeting leading republicans and reported strong local support. He left for Chicago excited by the favorable reception and belief the district would be solid for his reelection.
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Danville
Ill
Hopkins
Chicago
Mother Margaret Critically Ill at Emmettsburg
Baltimore dispatch reports Mother Margaret the superior of the Sisters of Charity of the United States is critically ill at Emmettsburg Maryland.
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Sisters of Charity
United States
Baltimore, Md
Margaret
The
Sisters of Charity of the United States
Emmettsburg
Fire at Chicago Union Depot Damages Tickets Valued in Millions
A blaze at the Chicago Union Depot between Adams and Madison streets yesterday caused heavy damage. Tickets with potential value in the millions were destroyed or ruined, but authorities believe none were stolen or misused by outsiders.
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Chicago
Union
Adams
Madison Street
Prosecution Dropped in Shaw Banquet Quail Case
Des Moines January 17 State Game Warden ordered Deputy J E Stout to drop the case against J J Meyer for possession of quail in closed season The quail served at the Shaw banquet were not connected with the birds in question J P Jordan who has resumed the case will receive a $100 reward if the $450 fine is imposed
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Des Moines
Jan
Lincoln
J. E. Stout
J. J. Meyer
J. P. Jordan
Royalty has Its Troubles In Constantinople And Vienna
Constantinople dispatch reports a Montenegrin demanding indemnity from the Sultan for the murder of a Montenegran maid in the royal harem with Russia backing the claim. A Belgrade dispatch says King Alexander of Serbia seeks a divorce from Queen Draga through the Greek church, four correspondents named.
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Sultan
Constantinople
Russia
Vienna
Belgrade
Alexander
Servia
Queen Draga
Masked Men Hold Up Train Near Fort Smith
Seven masked robbers halted the southbound Kansas City Southern passenger train about a mile north of Spiro Oklahoma and rifled the express and mail cars last night at 11. They opened the local safe, failed on the through safe, and seized a quantity of registered mail.
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Fort Smith
Ark
Kansas City Southern
Spiro
I. T
Resigns From County Board Over Incompetence
William Deutsch, a German elected to the county supervisors in Newton Iowa, resigns after ten days in office. He cites inability to perform required duties and tendered his resignation. John Alexander appointed to fill the vacancy by the auditor and clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Wm. Deutsch
Board of
County Supervisors
Deutsch
John Alexander
Fight 400 Feet Underground In Colorado Mine War
In Victor Colorado a desperate battle 400 feet underground at Independence mine on Battle Mountain between 50 and 75 shots were exchanged as detectives and mine staff confronted ore thieves. Lee Glockner was wounded twice but not seriously hurt. Thieves looted sylvanite deposits, stealing thousands of dollars monthly, and escaped via underground workings linked to an adjacent property.
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Victor
Colo
Independence
Battle Mountain
Lee Glockner
Claims to Be a Count Attracts City Folly
A man named Pierce arrived from Waterloo and pretended to be a foreign count. He adopted a street urchin, showered money, and planned a mining exchange with 259000 shares plus real estate ventures. He claimed to have a $300000 fortune, and locals fear he is demented.
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Marshalltown
Pierce
Waterloo
Driven mad by murder in Elkhart
James Mather a well known Elkhart resident and former business man told friends before leaving for Logansport that his bouts of insanity stem from remorse over the killing of Peter Olson at Big Rapids Junction near Musgelton Michigan in October 1875. He says his victim's face haunts him.
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Elkhart
Ind
James Mather
State Hospital For the
Logansport
Peter Olson
Big Rapids Junction
Musgelton
Mich
Lake Steamer Ashore Near Ludington
A Pere Marquette steamer went ashore near Ludington Michigan this morning and was scuttled in ten feet of water. Nine passengers and thirty sailors were rescued. no lives are believed lost. The vessel and cargo are a total loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ludington, Mich
Pere Marquette Line
Waukon Grand Jury Probes Mulct Law Compliance
In Waukon Judge Fellows urged the grand jury to enforce the mulct law. Marshals from all cities and towns appeared before the panel amid high interest. Saloon keepers reportedly show uneven adherence, fueling anxiety over enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tansing
Waukon
Will Take Less Than Freedom Concessions
A terse statement notes concessions are demanded that fall short of full freedom, suggesting negotiation terms or compromises in a political or rights context. The wording emphasizes a willingness to trade some liberties for potential gains or stability.
Protest over Boer women's treatment in camps and repatriation offer
In Amsterdam and London reports two leaders address South African issues. Kuyper meets Kruger to soften independence demands with republic consent, while Schalkburger protests camp treatment and Kitchener offers to transfer willing women and children for Schalkburger to decide their fate.
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London
Kuyper
Kruger
Kitchener
Schalkburger
Salisbury
Liberals Fail to Agree on Leadership Split in Parliament
London January 17 A plan to conciliate Liberal factions in Parliament fails as Roseberry rejects leading in the House of Lords while Campbell Bannerman would stay as Leader in the Commons.
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London
Roseberry
House of Lords
Campbell Bannerman
Commons
Beer Nights At Harvard Freshmen Class Plan
Harvard's freshman class announces weekly beer nights to unify the group and help 500 men know each other better. The meetings will be held in the president's rooms, with no interference from college authorities who approve the informal gatherings.
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Cambridge
Mass
Boston
Harvard
Honor Given Chamberlain
London city officials decided to present Joseph Chamberlain with an address in a gold casket. The tribute lauds his statesmanlike qualities and patriotic actions in the empire’s true interests, delivered amid loud cheers at a common council meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
London
Common Council
City Corporation
Joseph Chamberlain
Chamberlain
New York Tunnel Inquest Hears Lights Often Obscured
Testimony at the New York tunnel inquest supports Engineer Wisko's claim that signal lights were frequently obscured during fog and smoke. Report notes an engineer stating he ran the entire train length past a red light that was obscured.
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New York
New York Tunnel
Wisko
Long Overdue Battleship Condor Not Reaching Honolulu
San Francisco reports the battleship Condor failed to arrive at Honolulu by the expected time after the Hong Kong Maru noted the vessel had not reported there when the tenth ship sailed. Detected delay questions arise about the Condor's voyage and status.
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Honolulu
San Francisco
Condor
Canada Population Rises to 5,369,666 in Decade
Ottawa reports Canada’s population at 5,369,666, up 536,425 over the previous decade. The census department released the figures today, detailing a steady growth across the country.
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Ottawa
Ont
Canada
Train Falls Through West Washington Street Bridge
The center span of the West Washington street bridge over the White River collapsed under a work train load of two trolley cars and four teams. Twelve workmen fell into the river but all were rescued alive. Four were injured. Two horses drowned and two were killed due to injuries.
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Indianapolis
Ind
West Washington Street
White River
Sienkiewicz Summoned by German Courts for Leze Majeste
Polish novelist Henryk Sienkiewicz has been summoned to appear in Posen courts charged with leze majesty by German authorities. The case marks a clash between Polish literary prominence and German censorship in Berlin reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Henryk Sienkiewicz
Posen
Leze
South Carolina Raises Tea Price to Twelve Dollars Per Pound
South Carolina reports a new tea price at 12 dollars per pound, signaling higher retail costs for consumers and potential impacts on regional beverage markets. Independent growers and distributors adjust pricing amid market shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Carolina
Color of cushions marks European rail class
The article notes that on most European railways the distinction between first-class and second-class coaches lies in seat cushion colors, with first class typically using red cushions and second class using gray.
Chicago Markets Mixed Beef and Grain Futures Report
Open high low close quotations for wheat corn and oats with May and July bids. Cattle and hogs show receipts and price ranges. Liverpool impact noted with steady or higher wheat and corn. Clearances reported for the day across wheat flour corn and oats.
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Chicago
Liverpool
Texas
Winter on the River at Eagle Point shipyards
The Waterways Journal reports Eagle Point Iowa near Dubuque as a winter hub for the Diamond Jo Company. Shipyards fix the steamer Dubuque hull after a snag and work on the St Paul and other boats continues despite severe cold slowing progress at Iowa Iron Works.
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Dubuque
Eagle Point
Julian Dubuque
Eyrie
Diamond Jo Company
Killeen
Mississippi
St. Paul
Iowa Iron Works
Women Dominate Medical Care Among Turkish Peasants
The report notes that in Turkish peasant communities most medical treatment is carried out by women, with female healers and practitioners playing the central role in home remedies and basic care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey
Postpone The Fair Is Asked Desire
A request to postpone a local fair is reported as the central action. Details on the requester or rationale are not provided in the readable text.
St Louis World's Fair May Be Delayed to 1904
Washington officials report St Louis managers will seek a 1904 postponement for the exposition arguing foreign displays will be ready then and the vast preparations cannot meet the 1903 deadline.
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Washington
St. Louis
Congress
It Begins to Look Like We Must Send Funston After Miss Stone
The remark hints at a possible pursuit involving Funston and Miss Stone, suggesting ongoing tensions or pursuit implications from a prior event or rumor. No further details are provided in the fragment.
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Funston
Miss Stone
Prince Henry to Bring Gift for Miss Roosevelt Yacht Christening
Prince Henry will travel from Germany aboard the Hohenzollern with 311 crewmen and a royal band to New York for February 25 christening of the Kaiser’s royal yacht. A silver plate service worth over a million dollars accompanies the voyage. Admiral Evans plans the U S fleet naval demonstration.
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New York
Prince Henry
Germany
Alice Roosevelt
United States
Hohenzollern
Kaiser
Admiral Evans
Senate Commerce Committee Backs Subsidy Bill for Ships
Washington Jan 17 Senate Commerce Committee votes along party lines to urge Chairman Frye to report favorably on a bill providing subsidies for ships. The action directs movement of the subsidy measure toward the Senate floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Committee On Commerce
Frye
Senate
Spinal Cocaine Anaesthesia Used In 34 Surgeries
A. Schmitt recently performed 34 abdominal operations using spinal canal injection of cocaine. Patients remained conscious and pain free during the procedures. While some brilliant results were achieved, the method is deemed too dangerous to continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Schmitt
Rhode Island Man Welcomes 41st Child From Third Wife
A French Canadian resident of a Rhode Island town was presented with his 41st child by his third wife. His first wife had multiple sets of twins and his second wife three sets of triplets, a family tally that trails a Chicago ghetto case by four children in hospital.
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Rhode Island
Chicago
Chicago Lying In Hospital
Cotton and cotton seed value in the South last year
The sum of cotton and cotton seed produced in the southern states reached 545 million dollars in the previous year, reflecting the region's agricultural output and market value.
Threatening Weather for Iowa Forecast Saturday
Indications show rain or snow flurries in Iowa on Saturday with warmer conditions in the east and colder in the southwest tonight. Warmer in the east tonight and colder in the southwest. Saturday will bring colder conditions overall.
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Chicago
Iowa
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Fort Smith, Ark
William Deutsch
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Amsterdam
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Leze Majesty
H J. Hoher & Co
H. K. McKay
Muscatine
Northwestern Wheat Receipts
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Duluth
Louis
Miss Roosevelt
Mark
Christ
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