Statehood bill battle as Quay presses for vote
Senator Quay pressed the Statehood bill amid warnings of delay and opposition. He argued for a vote today while opponents urged more time, pledging to adjourn until Monday if needed, with Quay vowing the measure would pass and remain unfinished business.
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San Francisco Delegation Opposes Pacific Transport Privatization
A San Francisco group led by Senator Perkins met President to argue against private control of Pacific government transport service with Seattle HQ. Boston Steamship bid favored. San Francisco warns loss of federal business and invites President to Manila monument dedication. Red Cross leaders side with SF citing better care facilities in SF. Boston argues for Seattle Tacoma Manila routes.
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Perkins
Pacific
Seattle
Boston Steamship Company
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Dewey
Manila
Navy
Schwerin
Clara Barton
National Red Cross
Samuel W. Briggs
War Department
Root
Alfred Windsor
Tacoma
Sturgis Upholds Purroy Fight Alarm Debate
Fire Headquarters debated the two nine alarm for a West Sixty fifth Street blaze. Deputy Chief Purroy’s calls prompted full engine and truck responses. Fire Commissioner Sturgis defended not criticizing officers for extra units, noting safety over strict limits.
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Cuban Reciprocity Dominates National Convention Session
Delegates at the National Reciprocity Convention adopted resolutions urging speedy negotiation and ratification of a Cuba reciprocity treaty, while praising Canada France Newfoundland pacts. Ex-Governor Lind spoke, Foss urged close economic ties with Canada, and Pavey warned a Cuba treaty must include sugar and tobacco concessions or face defeat in Senate.
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New York
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Buffalo
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Minneapolis
United States
Erne
Congress
Senate
Missionaries Seek Equal Rights in Turkish Empire
A Washington deputation representing U S religious and educational bodies urged President Roosevelt and Secretary Hay to pressure Turkey for equal privileges for American churches and schools. They cited uneven treatment, taxation exemptions, and open access enjoyed by French and Russian institutions, calling for civilization and justice.
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Big Raid on Counterfeiters in Chicago
In a raid by constables and labor leaders at Halsted street a counterfeiting plant for union cigar labels was raided. Ten plates and one hundred thousand counterfeit stamps were seized. Meites, the printer, fainted when arrested and taken to the county jail on 1500 bond. George J. Thompson had long pursued Meites with help from the Cigarmakers International Union.
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Inter Ocean
H. L. Meites
Halsted St
Cigarmakers' International Union
Meites
George J. Thompson
Cigarmakers’ International Union
Philip Spiro
Charles Buechel
Explosion Wrecks Maxim Nitroglycerine Mill
An explosion at the Dittmars Powder and Chemical Works nitroglycerine mill in Maxim, six miles from Lakewood, injuring Calvin Haven who was the sole worker inside. Debris spread a quarter mile, and had it occurred a half hour later when over a hundred workers arrived, a major disaster was likely. The blast was heard in Lakewood.
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Calvin Haven
Professor finds seven new poisons at University of Michigan
Chicago dispatch says Professor Julius Schlotterback of pharmacognosy at the University of Michigan reports discovering seven new poisons. Three derive from Allegheny vine, named adlamine and adlumidine among two unnamed. From calandine poppy come stylophine and disphylline, and bacconidine yields another unnamed poison.
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Dec. v
Julius Schlotterback
University of Michigan
Tribune
Ann Arbor
Mich
Alger Has Not Got His Seat Yet
Washington dispatch recounts Senator Alger’s delay in receiving confirmation as William Alden Smith appeals to him for a suspension of rules to advance a Michigan postmaster nomination. Includes anecdotes about Indiana Democrats and Milburn’s Americanism, plus notes on Reina Mercedes refit and new stamped envelopes.
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William Alden Smith
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Overcoat Found With Letters At Steamboat Wharf
A black overcoat containing letters addressed to William E. Simmons of Schenectady was found on the People's Line Steamboat wharf by a policeman in Albany last night. No owner identified.
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William E. Simmons
Washington St
Schenectady
People’s Line
Negro Republicans Form Group in Selma Alabama
Negroes from all parts of Alabama met in Selma to form a colored Republican party. They endorsed President Roosevelt for not recognizing the Lily White branch. They urged black voters to appeal to Democrats to gain registration next week when the books open for the last time. Booker T. Washington was expected but did not attend.
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Ala
Roosevelt
Alabama
Booker T. Washington
Banker Sander Sherman Surrenders in Bankruptcy Case
Sander Sherman of Coleman and Sherman, bankrupt tobacconists, turned himself in at Buffalo today. He faced a false oath in bankruptcy charges and was admitted to bail. His partner Coleman and the Wartmar Brothers were recently convicted and sentenced in the U S Court.
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Sander Sherman
Coleman & Sherman
Coleman
Wartmar Brothers
Seized Chinese Immigrants Held for Trial in Ogdensburg
United States Commissioner Gray presided over three days of hearings on Chinese smuggling. Seventeen Chinese boys arrested at Rouse's Point were brought to Ogdensburg and held for trial. Ninety three Chinese now await trial.
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United States
Gray
Rouse’s Point
Tiffany Studios Allied Arts Form Consolidation in New York
Albany reports Tiffany Studios and Allied Arts Company consolidate with a 310000 dollar capital. Directors include L. C. Tiffany H. W. Deforest Louis Schmitt and others. Murray Lenox Land Company of New York City incorporated with 100000 dollar capital, directors listed. St Joseph Lead Company increases capital stock from 3600 to 3600000 dollars.
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N. Y
Tiffany Studios
New York City
Allied Arts Company
L. C. Tiffany
H. W. Deforest
Louis
Philip
George Schmitt
J. C. Platt
J. F. Harrold
Frederick Wilson
Murray Lenox Land Company
J. J. Griffin
Sanford Dunbar
Irving Lehman
G. P. Mellick
S. G. Williams
The
St. Joseph Lead Company
New York
Woman Physician Appointed at Gowanda Hospital
Albany reports Alice E. Rowe of Springfield Mass named physician at the State Homopathic Hospital Gowanda The salary is one dollar per year and the appointment reflects a historic entry for women in state medical service.
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Albany
Alice E. Rowe
Springfield
Mass
Homopathic Hospital
Gowanda
New York National Guard Association Sets February Meeting
Albany date set for February 4 for the New York State National Guard Association annual meeting. Captain H. H. Hoppin and G. E. Graham will be the speakers at the Albany gathering.
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New York State National Guard Association
H. H. Hoppin
G. E. Graham
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