Revelations on Chicago meat packer conditions trigger federal action
A report details filth and unsanitary practices at a Chicago packing house. It describes dirty facilities, lack of proper hygiene, workers handling meat without protection, and exposed rot. The president calls for federal inspection through all processing stages and threatens action against foreign business if Congress fails to act.
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TON
DTDC
Chicago
Reynolds
Roewepeweage
Deveridge
Itte
Congress
Adulteration of Food Products Flagged by Miles
General Nelson A. Miles, en route to address state university students, warned in Kansas City that adulteration of foods in the meat packing industry is a colossal crime. He stressed vigilance against tainted products and urged reforms to protect public health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Nelson A. Miles
State University
Sinclair Meets President Roosevelts Inquiry Sparks Beef Trust Probe
The reporting describes Upton Sinclair’s novel and its impact on public perception of the meatpacking industry. It notes President Roosevelt ordering an investigation after Beveridge and Sinclair met, with details on government actions and the reach of the industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tallroads
Tre Ley Nestar
Sinclair
Roosevelt
Beveridge
Vester Estate Seeks Street Narrowing on 25th Avenue
Property owners near EK Spruce Street protest a plan to reduce 25th Avenue from 66 to 40 feet and cause fog in the street. They urge the board of works to refer grading to the streets committee. The committee has already acted on verbal complaints and suspended grading until formal action. The issue concerns grading on unplatted property and awaits further review.
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Vester
25Th Av
EK. Spruce Et
Board of Works
Bartenders Excursion on Steamer Indianapolis
The bartenders excursion to Port Townsend yesterday drew a large crowd. Visitors enjoyed a seven hour stay with a banquet at Delmonico cafe hosted by Mrs. Maynard. Merrick and Thotine welcomed the group while Fredericks and Fred Dimmitt led the arrangements.
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Indianapolis
Port Townsend
Delmonico Cafe
Maynard
Merrick & Thotine
Fredericks
Fred
Dimmitt
Electric car crushes crowd after Crescent Park outing
A crowded chartered electric car near East Providence after a Crescent Park outing left many injured and at least two possibly dead. The list of the deceased includes George Atcherson Edward Ffirenan Alice Franklin Enies Gamboni John Gavin Angelo Germain Gustave Guertin William W. Luther Bertha M. Kelley John Schneider and Ethel Whiteley.
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Providence
Crescent Park
George Atcherson
Edward Ffirenan
Alice Franklin
Enies Gamboni
John Gavin
Angelo Germain
Gustave Guertin
William W. Luther
Bertha M. Kelley
John Schneider
Ethel Whiteley
Knives and Teeth in Fight Aboard Streetcar
A brawl aboard a South Seattle streetcar left Joe Lyons with a mutilated ear after an Italian grabbed and bit him, and Chet McKowen stabbed in the back. The struggle drew several passengers and Italians to restrain the group as the car halted at Jackson Street. Lyons sought medical care and McKowen returned home.
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Seattle
Jackson St
Nelson
Lyons
MeeKowen
Senator Succumbs After Long Illness In Senate Career
The obituary notes the Senate page started at age 12 and Fox of the Senate, Gorman, famed as a leader and organizer of men. It highlights a public career noted for controversial policies that drew sharp criticism during the present administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gorman
Senate
Three youths survive Lake Washington sailing mishap
Three young men battled twenty minutes with gale driven waves while stranded on a capsized schooner near Madison Park. Rescued by shore launch, they were cluthed and later sent home to dry clothes with minimal injuries. one was Chester Pullen, a known local athlete.
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Lake Warhington
Chester Pullen
Lee T
Madison Park
Pallen
Arire
Pastor at odds over church hours and baseball games
Gale the pastor of a church near the M street car line asks police to resolve a dispute over changing worship hours to avoid interrupting Sunday baseball practice. He says morning services and a nearby ballgame clash, with boys using the vacant church lot for practice during service hours. Police may send a patrol to test the amateur nine’s schedule next Sunday.
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K. Gale
Naters
Vroent Eto
Giale Doen
Gale
Deacon Hill
Heney Returns From North with Alaska Railway Progress
M. J. Heney head of the Alaska interior railroad project reports from the Colman block office that 660 men are at work and a saw mill will begin operation by month’s end. He plans to send material by steamers and expects a strong showing by fall as crews advance toward completion.
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M. J. Heney
Alaska
Jefferson
Bene
Uédme
Colman Block
Mipenoniik
Meney
Riment
Merte
Heney
Politician from Maryland with long public service record
Horn Howard county Maryland born educated in public schools served in the United States Senate 1852 to 1866 collector of internal revenue from the Fifth district 1866 to 1869 director and president of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Company starting 1869 1872 led as speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates 1872 to 1875 state senator 1876 to 1881 and United States senator as a Democrat with terms in the Maryland House of Delegates and state senate noted alongside candidate activity.
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Horn
Howard County
Page
United States
Senate
Internal Revenue
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal Company
Maryland
House of Delegates
Senator Arthur Pue Gorman Dies in Washington
Senator Arthur Pue Gorman of Maryland died at his home in Washington this morning after weeks of grip confinement. A prominent figure in public life since 1862 when he became a Senate page at age 12, his career spanned much of the Civil War era and beyond.
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Washington
Arthur Pue Gorman
Maryland
United States Senate
Fox of the Senate and his party leadership legacy
The passage describes a powerful 19th century political figure known as the "Fox of the Senate" for his machine politics era influence. It notes his tact in overcoming Republican majorities, his marriage alliance with Henry Gassaway Davin, and financial ties to Senator Stephen B. Elkins, establishing a personal and political strength network.
Dix to be Thoroughly Repaired at Tacoma Overhaul
The United States transport Dix will be overhauled and repairs completed before resuming service. The work is to be done in Tacoma with fuel coal transferred to the table ship Parmide. Repairs estimated around the stated sum and the Dix to be out of service for about two months. Bremerton will handle the trade while extra men are assigned.
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Imperial Order of Marcevites
Kremlin Khusar
Jae Rade
A. Dickinson
Tacoma
Moyster
Artington Hotel
Jatres At
Beconday
United States
Dix
Thia
Ashe
Tie
Bremerton
Knife search continues in Elsie Millhuff case at Renton
Four men robbed in a beach card game. a killer may have used a knife on Elsie Millhuff near the old Adair place in Renton. Divers search the Cedar river bottom for the weapon as investigators piece together the crime scene and raise a reward to about 2,498 dollars with local and King County backing.
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Bremerton
Beattle
Elsie
Mrs. Millhuff
Elsie Millhuff
Star
Renton
Ooe
Rentom
Clam Plans Alaska Delegate Bid for Fairbanks Postmaster
J P Clam Alaska post office Inspector and new Fairbanks postmaster will travel by steamer Humboldt tonight to enter his name before the convention as Alaska delegate. He will visit Bragway Dawson and post offices along the lower Yukon then Bt Michael Nome before returning to assume Fairbanks postmaster duties.
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J.P. Clam
Alaska
Fairbanks
North
Humboldt
Butler Hotel
Electi
Clarm
Bragway
Dawson
Yukon
Bt. Michael
Nome
Libel Filed Against Tug Tacoma Over 1901 Storm Damage
United States marshal placed a 40000 libel on the tug Tacoma of Puget Hound Tur Beat company after a Christmas 1901 storm. Tacoma towed the German ship Rickmers to Salmon bay anchorage. a storm caused Rickmers to drift and collide with the echooners Mildred and Mtmeon, causing damage as shipping along the coast faced many disasters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Tacoma
Puget Hound Tur Beat Company
Rickmers
Salmon Bay
Mildred
Mtmeon
Attorney K R Jennings Returns From New York
KR W Jennings a noted southeastern Alaska attorney arrived home from New York that night and registered at the Butter. His name has been linked to the Alaska delegate candidacy but he will not announce until back in Juneau. He will remain in Beattie several days before returning north.
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Nelligan
KR. W. Jennings
Alaska
New York
Jennings
Juneau
Beattie
Seattle Boy Nine Drowned While Hunting Near Lathrop
Charles Geraldin nine the son of Mr and Mrs Louie Geraldin of 906 Third Ave Seattle drowned yesterday while hunting with companions near Lathrop Cal A telegram to the effect reached the father this morning The boy was visiting his sister Mee Gee W Shephard at Lathrop and had been away from home for two weeks The remains have been recovered and will be shipped to Seattle for interment The father is a clerk for the Pacific Coast Steamship company
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Charles Geraldin
Louie Geraldin
Lathrop
Mee
Gee. W. Shephard
Lathrom
Seattle
Pacific Coast Steamship Company
Kaiser Fires Grube After Apple Scene Gaffe
In Berlin the Kaiser dismissed Herr Grube from a Royal Theater performance after an apple scene in William Tell. Grube rode in bucketing instead of boots, provoking the ruler’s ire during the play’s climax.
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Max Grube
Berlin
Herr Grube
Tell
Royal Theater
Wilhelm
Bank Clearings June 4 1906 Record
Bank clearings totaled 1 896 494 45 dollars for June 4 1906. The figure compares with the 1905 Sunday total for the same date.
Water shutoff planned in district from EB Cherry to B Pine
Water will be shut off tomorrow from 8 a m to p m in the district extending from EB Cherry to B Pine and from 27th Avenue to 34th Avenue. The notice provides no end time and omits the exact p m value.
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Cherry
B. Pine
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