Chicago City Grants Thirty Year Telephone Franchise
City Council grants a thirty year franchise to a telephone company with compensation to the city. Dun and Cors review notes trade expands amid population growth and growing prosperity. Atlantic wheat exports delayed by blizzard but show strong totals. car exports nearly match largest ever. Demand for wool and heavy shoes rises but prices challenged. failures for the week total 178 in the United States versus 233 last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dun & Cors
R.G. Dun & Co
Review of Trade
Atlantic
Agi
Canada
Telephone Charter for Chicago Telegraph Company Passes
The Chicago City Council approves a thirty year franchise for the Illinois Telephone and Telegraph Company after amendments. The city receives no compensation for ten years, then percentages rise to 2, 6, and 7 percent of gross receipts, with the city allowed to use company poles. Telephones cost set at 85 dollars for business, 50 for residences, 125 for public use. city gets free instruments and may rent for police use at five dollars yearly, with an option to purchase at franchise end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of Chicago and Company
Ilinois Telephone and Telegraph Company
Chicago City Council
Robbers in Oberlin Blow Open Vault No Cash Found
Crackers blasted the Oberlin Banking Company vault after wiring the Cleveland Berea Electric Railway to power the outside door. They breached the interior vault, shattered walls, and blew doors twenty feet. They failed to reach the bit safe and no crew was found at the scene.
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Oberlin
Ohio
Oberlin, Ohio
Cleveland Bereau Electric Railway
Administration pushes campaign in Philippines to crush rebels
The administration vows rapid expansion of U S control over the Philippine group. A naval campaign will begin once Dewey receives gunboats en route to Manila. Illinois House backs payment of volunteers from assembly to muster. Spain plans to free Filipinos in the Caroline and Ladrones to pressure prisoners held by Spaniards.
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Philippines
United States
Dewey
Manila
Gas and Water Famine Threatens Springfeld, Mo
A local water and gas shortage hits Springfeld Missouri as mains burst and cold weather halts service. Residents face suspensions of gas supply with widespread disruption to daily life amid harsh winter conditions.
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Springfeld
Medal for Helen Gould in Senate war service bill
A Senate bill passed Wednesday to thank Helen Gould for her wartime services in the Spain campaign and to award her a gold medal in recognition of her contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Gould
Natonal
Flelen Gould
Syain
Fate of McEnery Resolution in Doubt in Washington
House leaders say no program has been outlined for the McEnery resolution on the Philippines. It may go to Foreign Affairs. debate centers on whether the treaty changes its status as foreign territory. Committee leaders plan talks before action. minority members propose possible amendments to avoid colonial implications. Public view suggests no haste in considering the measure.
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McEnery
House
Washington
Philippines
Senate
Foreign Affairs Committee
Hitt
Committee On Foreign Affairs
Pam
Dinsmore
Arkansas
Althonehifmer
Thunderbolt Moment in National House Over 20 Million Spain Payment
A dramatic incident in the National House during debate on the sundry civil bill struck out a paragraph providing 20 million dollars to Spain under the peace treaty’s terms. Ne Wheeler of Kentucky opposed the appropriation and used a point of order, arguing the clause was unlawful under a rule. He cited Supreme Court rulings to justify his stance and warned he would use technicalities to defeat the measure.
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National House
Spain
Ne. Wheeler
Kentucky
Supreme Court
Broom Corn Trust Raises Raw Material Price
Illinois broom corn dealers at Tremont House Chicago enacted a trust agreement Thursday. They raised the price of raw broom corn by 30 dollars per ton, signaling a forthcoming rise in manufactured broom products worldwide.
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Broom Corn Trust
Tremont House
Chicago
New Battleship Maine Keel Laid by Cramps Yard
Philadelphia marked the Maine anniversary by starting a new battleship to bear the same name. The keel received its first steel piece as workers cheered and the yard opened to the public. The vessel will be among the navy’s strongest.
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Maine
Philadelphia
Ite
Belgian Decree Restricts Fruit Imports Over San Jose Scale
Belgium issues a royal decree limiting fresh fruit and living plant imports from America. Future shipments must carry certificates proving absence of the San Jose scale blight. Also, Madrid reports surviving captains of ships sunk at Santiago and Manila Bay will face court martial.
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Belgium
America
San Jose
Madrid
Santiago
Cuba
Manila Bay
Faure Dies in Paris After Apoplexy Attack
French President Felix Faure died at 10 o clock in Paris after a three hour illness from apoplexy. Reports say the incident occurred Thursday evening as government officials and citizens mourned the loss of the head of state. The news comes amid global telegrams noting France's brief period of mourning and quick succession arrangements.
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Frince
Felix Faure
Remblic
France
Paris
Garcia Letter Victimizes Cuban Assembly Sparks Sensation
General Carlos Garcia's letter to the Cuban Assembly circulates in Havana panels despite suppression, provoking a sensation. La Discusion defends the body's actions yet refuses to print the letter, deeming it an insult to the chieftain's memory. Prominent Cubans publish private letters as protests spread through the city.
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Garcia
Cea
Sword and Bible for Philip Presented by Texas Children
Wednesday afternoon the Sunday School children of Texas presented Commodore doin W. Philip with a sword and Bible to honor his public acknowledgment after the Santiago engagement. The weapon, crafted by the same arm as the Dewey sword, cost $8,000 and now the Texas battleship rests at Galveston. Officers attended the ceremony amid plans for Miller’s project.
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Lone Star State
Texas
Doin W. Philip
Spain
Phllip
Santiago
Almighty God
Galveston
Market Quotations From Chicago To New York
Regional price quotes for cattle hogs sheep and grains across Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Portland Milwaukee Buffalo New York and Po lish markets. Includes bids for cattle hogs sheep wheat corn oats rye butter eggs and clover seed with prices per unit and quality notes.
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Chicago
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Detroit
Milwaukee
New York
Frazee riot leaves several wounded in street gun battle
A violent confrontation in Frazee involving armed miners and residents erupted in the streets. Shots shattered a window, wounding four people, and a bystander named Donnie Brown was struck in the hip. One attacker, Dawsey, returned fire, injuring Hough’s arm. Authorities say tensions between groups have long brewed and fear further bloodshed remains possible.
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Fraser Siguin
Donnie Brown
Joby Dough
Dawsey
Hough
Coal rates remain unchanged amid commission findings
The commission investigated state coal production and found increased output since 1885. Hearing evidence questioned the reported lows in shipments and noted higher volumes than claimed, with alleged discrimination in distribution and regional impact. Also listed are forthcoming horse races and stakes with multiple purses including Hawkeye and Nutwood events.
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Commission
General Assembly
al Tnserinitiation Ag
Babe Is Roaested Alive After Clinton Fire Tragedy
Distressing accident at Clinton results in the death of 15 month old Albert Hubner. Mrs. Wubner left two children at home as a fire broke out in the stove clothes area. Firemen entered the burning room and removed the lifeless babe from the couch, the child burned beyond recognition. The boy in the sitting room caused the fire but was uninjured.
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Clinton Res
lS-moniligenhl
Albert Hubner
Serious Accident at Knoxville Odd Fellows Building Construction
A three story Knoxville construction site of the Odd Fellows building suffered a severe accident when brickwork failed and scaffolding collapsed. Several workmen were on site. many were knocked to the floor and some fatalities are reported though exact numbers are unclear. Investigators seek cause of unseen structural failure.
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Knoxville
New
Odd Fellows
Troy
Four Frozer to Dents in Miserable Cabin Deaths
A family across the state line perished from intense cold in a fireless, foodless hovel with scant bedding. A months old infant and another child suffered from measles as the mother lay ill from exposure and the husband absent seeking work. Names of the dead could not be confirmed.
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Oue An
Grain Elevator Burns at Manley Junction Sparks Insurance Loss
The LG Bosworth grain elevator at Manley Junction burned after a stove incident. The uninsurable structure was a total loss while grain loss was minor due to insurance totaling 31,000. At Fort Dodge, W C Woolsey and J Barton families narrowly escaped asphyxiation from gas in soot clogged pipes. fifteen people survived with medical aid after early detection.
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LG. Bosworth
Manley Junction
Sroum
Sarrrow
W. C. Woolsey
Fort Dodge
Iowa Bottlers Association Session at Webster City
The Iowa State Bottlers Association held its annual session last week in Webster City. There are 70 bottlers in Iowa, with 36 members of the association. Reports show over 71,000 bottles saved for their rightful owners during the past year.
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Iowa Bottlers' Association
Towa State Bottlers’ Association
Webster City
Ows
Esbor and Northern Railroad Sale Creates Sole Proprietor
Robert McClelland of Omsha becomes sole owner of the Esbor and Northern Railroad from Malvern to Tabor after a sale at Tabores. Price paid was 23,1108 dollars, about half the building cost. McClelland plans spending about 10,000 on improvements amid a local reform and social club activity in Waterloo area.
Unclear OCR Sports and Accident Item
An OCR damaged notice reports a baseball related incident and a severe scalding accident. It mentions a ten year old girl at AM Stiar of Eases who pulled a plug while her mother worked, causing hot water to spill and severe burns. No clear dates or locations are discernible.
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A.M. Siar of Eases
Plaeyius
Supt. Dixon's Kindness Lets Funeral Train Run Free
A special train of about sixty friends of the late Frank Bailey, a Minors Central brakeman killed in the line of duty, departed Port Dodge for Storm Lake for his funeral. The trip was arranged at the urging of Superintendent G. K. Dixon and was free to all mourners. Measies Among Feeble Minded case notes appear at Glenwood Home, with about two dozen cases reported as of the date.
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Dixon
Frank Bailey
Port Dodge
Storm Lake
G. K. Dixon
Glenwood
Town Falls Bonds Soli
In a special session Town Falls considered bids for 5000 refunding bonds. Five bids were received. the top offer of 5189 came from Now Morris and Chicago. Bonds sold to that party. new issue carries 4 3/4 percent. Building room at Sidney with construction of two two story brick buildings by a local business.
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Town Falls
Dows Falls
NoW_ Morris &a Chicago
Thay Fey
Sidney
Blizzard In South Paralyzes Cities And Crops
A historic cold wave grips the East and South. New York is immobilized as temperatures plummet and winds reach up to fifty miles per hour. Kentucky reports feet of snow and 15 degrees below zero, while Gulf waters freeze offshore. Crops including citrus, oranges, pineapples, and early vegetables face severe damage with widespread fruit losses and farming hardship across the region.
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Ohio
Mexico
New York
South Tinte
South Kentuck
Gulf
Gulf of Mexic
Capture of Iloilo City After Bombardment by U S Forces
American forces under Brigadier General Miller captured Iloilo, capital of Panay, after a bombardment. Rebels set the town on fire before evacuating as Petrel and Baltimore bombarded. U S troops landed and extinguished fires, with heavy believed losses to the insurgents.
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United States
Miler
Motlo
Salloday
Tryops
Miller
Manila
Ile Callin
Hmoe
Jaro in American Hands Battles Rebels at Jaro
American forces from the Eighteenth infantry captured the village of Jaro after a stubborn defense by insurgents. Lieut. Frank Bolles and four soldiers were wounded, officials report the enemy faced heavier losses than at Hailo. About a thousand rebels defended the town before retreating into their lines. Reconnaissance showed Molo was deserted by the enemy.
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Holle
Jaro
Ilsilo
Eighteenth Infantry
Hailo
Frank Bolles
Bolles
Molo
Milling Trust Breaks Through in Midwest Mills
Milwaukee Evening Wisecausix reports a major shift as Autericen Springy Wheat Mills consolidate under Thomas A. McIntyre. Most mills in the Deas region join the move while Duluth and Minneapolis plants exchange flour handling. New York and Buffalo mills join the network amid a wide distribution of Milwaukee facilities. Estimated value reaches $35,000,000.
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Minneapolis
Tor
United States Flour Mixing Company
Thomas McIntyre
Meapolis
Millwaukes
Duluth
Deas
Milwaukee
Wisecausix
Thomas A. McIntyre
Freeman's
New York
Buffalo
War rumors and naval tensions described by Correspondent Saya
Telegrams and rumors from the era describe impending war with Britain and a wider conflict involving the Mediterranean and colonies. Reports mention ministerial expectations of swift action, a U S cruiser narrowly escaping disaster, and a Mississippi penitentiary inmate transfer amid turbulent wartime chatter.
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Saya
Tuedon
Lockruoy
Muinister
Muuriae
Britain
Kuga
Algeris
Ain War
Colonies
Frenette
Mediterranean
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Bradstreet’s
City Council of
Telephone
Ilinois House of Representatives
Committee On Military Affairs
United States Service
Caroline and
Ladrone Islands
M. Faure
Fraternal Aids Association
Lawrence
Kan
Fraternal Aid
Nisety
Spangler
H. S. New
Kansas State University
H. Ti. Pears
Indorses
Democratic State Committee
Minnesota
St. Paul
Democratic Party
Col. Bryan
State House
Columbus
Bushnell
Board of Trade
Fs. Monott
Fred A. Marte
Arlington Flats
Charles Chapman
American Express Company
Philip
Bryan
Ramp
Missouri
House Committee On Mal Jurisprudence
Colorado
Secretary of State of
New Jersey
Rubber Goods Manufacturing Company
Lawrence E. Meyers
Ppeumonia
Lennoxville
Quebec
Alger
Regular Infantry
Madison Barracks
Sn Francisco
Frazee
Mar
Dubuyne
Charles T. Ulancock
Uu Ising Club Bias
Cowry Horse Review Combine
Debuane
Pson
Iowa
Hawkeye
Alizon
Od Reliable
Henderson
S Vey
Burtington
Comercial
Babe
Dyersville
Ben Snyder
Delgein
Fineman Eslinger
Des Moines
Potentate Geiger
Marion
Stouts
Ighland Stock Party Company
H. L
F.D. Stout
Dubugue
Stours
Neatwood
King Water Powe
Charles Asie Garasen
Charles Monk
Burlington
Aml
Defiance
Shelby County
Mt. L Nth
Waterlow Lane
Waterloo
Towa Y
Westers
Assogiuli
Iloild
England
Worship Ar Rein
Mirdlehead Tade Parrow
Blin Rin
Mississipi
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