International Harvester paid $8000 to defeat Kansas bill in 1903
Rodney B. Swift testified that International Harvester hired Ross, Husted & Smith to block an exclusive agent clause in a Kansas legislature bill. Swift said Cyrus McCormick and Charles Deer directed the effort and that an $8000 fee was later paid, with some delay noted in the settlement.
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Chicago
International Harvester Company
Kansas
Rodney B. Swift
McCormick Harvester Company
Consolidated Pany
Gevete
Swift
Cyrus H. McCormick
International Hart Company
Charles Deer
Comee
W. H. Ngton
Rossa, Husted & Smith
Topeka
Statement on Rossington funds and Kansas bill opposition
A court record notes that Mr Rossington, now-deceased, told Swift that he used the money to prevent the Kansas legislature from passage of a bill and that he had to travel to Chicago before receiving the funds.
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Rossington
Chicago
Swift
Kansas
Feast of All Saints Observances in Catholic Churches
Tomorrow Catholics celebrate All Saints Day with obligatory Mass attendance. The dispensation allows meat on Friday. Ally Souls Day on Saturday includes special prayers for the departed with masses at St. Mary's at 5:15, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 o'clock. Saturday masses at 6, 7 and 8:30.
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St. Mary’s Church
Public cups abolished on interstate transportation
Secretary of the Treasury MacVeagh issued an immediate order abolishing the public drinking cup from railroad cars ships and depots in interstate traffic. The move follows a public health service investigation which deemed the cup a disease carrier and a health menace.
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Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
MacVeagh
United States Public Health Service
Treasury Department
Adam Bede Wins Cambridgeshire Stakes Handicap
Louis Winans Adam Bede reclaimed the Cambridgeshire Stakes at New Market with La Boheme second and Drinmore third. Twenty horses contested the one mile and a furlong flat race as betting stood at 100 to 7 against the winner.
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New Market
Eng
Louis Winan
Adam Bede
la Boheme
Drinmore
All Saints Day Plans Alter Trial in Grabow Riot Case
All Saints Day will be observed in Louisiana tomorrow, but no postponement is expected in the trial of President Emerson and eight others of the Brotherhood of Timber Workers. They are charged with the murder of A. T. Vincent, a victim in the Grabow labor riot.
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Lake Charles
Louisiana
Emerson
Brotherhood of Timber Workers
A. T. Vincent
Republicans to Close Campaign in Houston Tonight
Republicans will close their state campaign in Houston tonight with remarks by C. W. Johnson nominee for governor and W. H. Atwell nominee for lieutenant governor.
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Houston
Tex
C. W. Johnson
W. H. Atwell
Memorial Drive Aims to Rebuild Orphanage Network
Local Chamber of Commerce plans to coordinate fundraising for a new Santa Rosa orphanage site near the First Mission. Bishop Shaw backs the effort and urges citizen subscriptions via committee cards. Early gifts include $100 from Samuel Klein and $10 from William L. Quine with more promised.
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Graevner
Chamber of Commerce
Samuel Klein
San Antonio
Cincinnati
William L. Quine
Pleasanton
Shaw
Santa Rosa Infirmary
Bishop Shaw
Five Sisters of Charity Die in Fire Rescue Tragedy
At Santa Rosa chapel the St John’s orphans paid final honors to five Sisters of Charity who sacrificed their lives in a deadly blaze. Pontifical mass by Rt. Rev. Bishop J. T. Shaw accompanied a funeral procession to San Fernando cemetery. Names include Mother Mary of the Cross Katherine Rossiter and Mother Mary Francis Pasteur Sylvia Simpasteur among others. one orphan boy George York aged 12 also mourned. Bishop Shaw struggled with emotion as he spoke to mourners.
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St. Joseph's Orphanage
Academy of the Incarnate Word
Sisters of Charity
Shaw
Father Fuhrwerk
St. Joseph's Parish
Father Tragesser
St. Louis College
Father Wirtz
Sacred Heart Academy
Father Antoine
St. Anthony’s ‘Theological Seminary
Father Moczygemba
St. Michael’s Church
Hume
Schneider
Hack Drivers’ Union
Union
Santa Rosa
St. John’s Orphanage
Hospital Chapel
J. T. Shaw
San Fernando
Mother Mary of the Cross
Katherine Rossiter
Andrew Rossiter
Mary Elizabeth Kelly
Dublin
Ireland
Mary Francis Pasteur
Sylvia Simpasteur
Domique Simpastier
Mariette Bouche
Lyons
France
Mary Leocadia
Catherine” Nolan
Joseph Nolan
Elizabeth Breen
Mary Peter Claver
Catherine Slevin
Michael Slevin
Catherine Padwines
Mary Monica
Martha Montez
Miguel Montez
Francisca Villanueva
Chihuahua
Mexico
George York
Paceremieres
the Order
Bishop Shaw
Benefit Show Planned for St Johns Orphan Asylum Losses
San Antonio women vote to stage a benefit at Grand Opera house for St Johns Orphan asylum survivors of yesterday's fire. Sidney Weis offers venue. committees formed to organize and run the event with funds aiding orphans or building a new home. Capital raised from diverse local patrons. Forty three dollars donated so far.
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St. John’s
B. B. Frank
Sidney Weis
Grand Opera House
Lydia Pinkham Medicine Praised in Ohio Letter
Mrs. C. Cole of Fitchville Ohio reports her daughter’s health improved dramatically after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The letter credits relief from dizziness pains, coughing and nervous weakness and endorses the remedy for female troubles.
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Fitchville
Ohio
Lydia B. Pinkham
Mrs. C. Cole
Lydia E. Pinkham
GETS-IT Corn Cure Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement touts GETS-IT as a painless corn cure replacing knives and bandages. It claims to shrink corns bunions callouses and warts without irritating the skin and offers a money back guarantee. Sold by all grocers at 25 cents a bottle or via E Lawrence & Co Chicago.
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MacLaren
Schwab-McElroy
MPLE
MacLaren Drug.Co
Cleveland
Ohio
Los Angeles
Cal
Gruggists
E. Lawrence & Co
Chicago
Clothing Donations Await Time to Fit Out Each Child
Contributions of clothing have been numerous but the space and time are needed to fit out each youngster properly. The process requires careful preparation and orderly distribution to ensure every child receives suitable garments.
Children Aid Drive Gathers Small Donors After Fire
Children to Children fund under C A Gonder at the Gunter hotel collects quarters and small cash gifts from hotel guests and local children following the St John’s orphanage fire. Contributions include Charlotte Cassin Bartlett and May McManus with a total of 15.25 sent to Bishop Shaw. many local names listed as cash contributors.
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C. A. Gonder
Gunter Hotel
St. John’s Orphanage
Joseph Emerson Smith
Charlotte Cassin Bartlett
William Cassin
Bishop Shaw
C. W. Cannon
Booth
Abner Hopkins
Theodosia
Josephine
Aimee
Clifton Lane
Mary
Bill Lupe
Eugenix
Mariah Taylor
Casky Taylor
Lane C. Taylor
Mary Bell Villareal
Monterey
Mexico
Charles H. Jackson Jr
Muriel Grogan
Grogan
Wash
Beatrice Masterson
Larry
Roger
Kathleen O’meally
Agnes
Mary Terrell
Eloise
Robert Carr
Janie
Clara Astin
Jessie Burt
Resource Donations Reported From Various Local Groups
Morning roundup lists contributions from multiple residents and organizations including Mrs L Goodman with teaspoons, Mrs Albert Jeves with knives and forks, St Mark's Parish Aid contributing 10, Mrs Zal manzig giving 10 from an unknown donor, and other gifts totaling modest amounts. Other donors include Mrs Helena Guenther, Mr Marmore of New York, Mrs Charles Venable with 7.20 for children and nurse, Mrs Howard with 5, Laurel Heights Methodist Ladies Aid at 5, and Mrs Jack Neal donating three heaters.
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L. Goodman
Albert Jeves
St. Mark’s Parish
Inquest Delayed Into St Johns Orphanage Fire Victims
Justice Fisk announced the inquest into the deaths from the St Johns Orphanage fire will not begin until next Monday morning due to other matters of the Sisters of Charity. Death certificates list excessive burns and injuries from jumping from the burning building as the cause. The bodies were viewed yesterday by Judge Fisk with death certificates to be filed with the health department based on Sisters of Charity information.
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St. John’s
Justice Fisk
Sisters of Charity
Fisk
Health Department
Fire Killing Charles Matloch Shocks Orphanage
Fire at St. John’s orphanage yesterday morning destroyed the boy Charles Matloch aged three and possibly more bodies as Chief Wright said remains could be found in the cellar. Sister Francis Kostka and two other women injured are improving slowly. Bishops and sisters across the country sent consoling messages.
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Charles Matloch
St. John’s
Wright
Francis Kostka
Ireland
Shaw
Blenk
New Orleans
San Antonio
J. A. Gallagher
Galveston
Rose Maid actors raise funds for St John’s orphan asylum
The Rose Maid company at the Grand collected $180 from the audience with $60 donated by performers between the first and second acts. Women of the chorus and principals passed the hat and the total was handed to the charity committee, with remarks from Acting Mayor Liam L Richter and Father Joseph Duffy.
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Rose Maid” Company
Grand
St. John’s Orphan Asylum
1Liam L. Richter
Joseph Duffy
Fire origin uncertain in St John’s Orphan Asylum blaze
Fire Chief Wright led an investigation into the St John’s Orphan Asylum fire. He cannot determine the exact origin but says spontaneous combustion from linseed oil on floors is the most plausible theory, noting floors were oiled and cloth may have been left in a corner, igniting overnight.
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St. John’s Orphan Asylum
Wright
Hope for recovery after fall from burning orphanage
Sister Mary Kostka’s condition improved slightly at Santa Rosa hospital this morning and hope persists she may recover. She jumped from an upper story window, struck a railing on the second floor, and broke her back in the fall, missing the life net below.
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Mary Kostka
Santa Rosa Hospital
San Fernando School becomes temporary orphanage for St John’s victims
The South San Saba Street school, run by Sisters of Charity, houses about twenty five to thirty orphans from the St John’s fire. Sleeping quarters and a dining room are set up on upper floors with a kitchen under construction. Clergy and volunteers sort clothing and provide milk and bread as they await permanent arrangements.
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San Fernando School
San Saba Street
Sisters of Charity
St. John’s Orphanage
Floresville raises funds for San Antonio orphanage fire victims
Floresville residents answered The San Antonio Light call for help for children made homeless by the St. John's orphanage fire. Mrs. J. C. Houston leads the drive reporting $130 collected with a $200+ goal. The largest giver is Capt. H. S. Tom with 40, Mayor Houston and Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Houston each sent 15, others gave clothing and provisions.
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Floresville
Tex
San Antonio
St. John's Orphanage
J. C. Houston
H. S. Tom
Houston
Rebuilt St Johns Orphan Asylum Fire Recounts Loss
The 1890 St Johns Orphan asylum cost 30000 with over 5000 in contents. Fire destroyed the interior. walls remain, but rebuilding requires a new structure. Boerne Texas residents raise 75 for survivors and forward via The Light. St Anthony hotel clerks collect and note recipients of contributions for destitute orphans.
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St. John's Orphan Asylum
Womans Campaign Clubs Urge District Efforts for Wilson Marshall
Mrs. William F. Robertson, state chairman, mails an appeal to district chairmen urging strenuous final efforts Friday and Saturday to redeem Texas pledges for Wilson Marshall campaign funds. The appeal asks for business luncheons flower sales and prompts pride in state and nation.
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Dallas
Tex
William F. Robertson
Womans’ Wilson and Marshall
Texas
Wilson-Marshall
Wilson
Taft
Roosevelt
Sisters of Charity Memorial Gift Promised in Houston
Houston Post reports citizens raised 1184 to rebuild St. John’s orphanage in San Antonio where six Sisters of Charity died saving children in a fire. The fund aims to commission a commemorative building honoring their sacrifice.
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Houston
Tex
Sisters of Charity
St. John’s Orphanage
San Antonio
The
Houston Post
Deputy Sheriff Heads West to Seize Murder Suspect Ed Howard
Fort Worth dispatch reports Deputy Sheriff Fitch departed for Redding California to extradite Ed Howard, sought for the 1900 murder of John Greenburg in Fort Worth. The case connects a long chase with a return to face charges.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Fitch
Redding
Cal
Ed Howard
John Greenburg
Meeting on paving East Commerce Street in Fre Block
A mass meeting of East Commerce Street residents is set for 8 o clock tonight in the Freemont block to discuss paving the thoroughfare. Mayor Jones and most city members have signified their intention to attend. A committee will report on details and work plans, and the Traction Company has expressed willingness to relay their tracks over the paved section.
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Chamber of Commerce
East Merce Street
Jonés
City
East Commerce
Traction Company
Smithville to Play Lockhart in Rivalry Battle Friday
Smithville high school football travels to Lockhart for a Friday game. A strong rivalry exists between the two schools and the matchup is expected to be hotly contested.
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Smithville
Lockhat
Tex
Lockhart
Lockhart High
Parisian Sage Hair Tonic Promises Youthful Looks
A vintage advertisement touts Parisian Sage as a refreshing hair dressing that cleans the scalp, removes dandruff, and prevents hair loss. Targeting refined women, it claims to restore youthful appearance and notes it is available at Schwab-Me Drug Stores for 50 cents with a satisfaction guarantee.
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Schwab-Me Drug Stores
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