Various World News Briefs on National and Global Events
A roundup of short items notes widespread Panama Canal labor, Japanese bond allotments, train service suspensions in the Caucasus, Chicago planning a new courthouse, a whisky price cut, and Japan aiming to upgrade the Washington legation. It covers political, economic, and imperial developments, including rail and railway finance, embezzlements in Mexican Central, and notable appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caucasus
Chicago
Whisky Trust
Washington
Reichstag
Nevada & California Railway Company
Caliifornia
Washington Star
Cummins
Carter H W. Warrison
Board of Education
Theodore P. Bhonts
Panama Canal Commission
Russia
Japan
Scott
New York Gas Companies
Legislative Investigating Committee
Shumway
State Board of Health of
Michigan
Star Township
Antrim
R. B. Grover Company
Brockton
Mass
George Locke
Minneapolis
Clinton
Iowa
New York
North American Trust Company
Trust Company of America
City Trust Company
J. J. Murray
Maryland
Methodist Protestant Church
Bellevue
Pittsburg
Springfield
Ark
Marquis Meacham
Dr. C. Chantless
Center Ridge
Alex Brinkley
Merriltown
Erte Railroad Company
State Department
Bowen
Castro
United States
Venezuela
W. R. Harper
University of Chicago
Lakewood
N. J
Vinevitch
Mukden
St. Louis
China Sea
Throuch
Conger
China
Railroad rebate inquiry opens with private car probes
Senate interstate commerce panel to hear railroad magnates and nonrailroad witnesses on regulating rates and rebate evasion. Leaders include Cassatt Fish Spencer and Tuttle among many CEOs while hearings target private car shifts switching charges and liability rules across interstate lines.
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Washington
Lst
Senate Committee On Interstate Commerce
W. K.vanderbilt
New York Central
George Gould
Gould
HW. Harriman
Union Pacific
J. J. Hill
Great Northern
A. J. Cassatt
The
Pennsylvania
EDP
Kenna
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
Walker D. Hines
United States
Garfield to Start Secret Kansas Oil Probe
Commissioner Garfield announced the investigation of Standard Oil in Kansas will begin immediately with secret hearings. He met with Governor Hoch Attorney General Coleman and U S District Attorney Dean and will report findings to President Roosevelt.
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Topeka
Kan
Garfield
Standard Oil Company
Kansas
Roosevelt
Hoch
Coleman
United States
Dean
Ohio
Bridle Presented to Miss Alice Roosevelt by New Castle Women
New Castle Colorado women prepare to greet President Roosevelt and escort him to Garfield County club rooms where Miss Alice Roosevelt will receive a horse hair bridle. The gift, a year in the making, honors the first lady’s visit and uses artistic craftsmanship.
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New Castle
Colo
Roosevelt
Women's Reading Club
Garfield County
Alice Roosevelt
France Gains Settlement of Damascus Nazrib Railway Claim
Constantinople dispatch reports M. Constans signed a fait accompli imperial settlement with France securing 7 million dollars indemnity for the Damascus Nazrib railway dispute and continued French control of the line. It also grants 320 thousand dollars in damages to the Paris company operating Constantinople quays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey
Paris
Constantinople
M. Constans
Damascus-Nazrib
Frinch
Paul Jones Body Found in Paris Under Delayed Search
Ambassador Porter reports successful discovery and identification of John Paul Jones’s remains in the old St Louis cemetery Paris. Four lead coffins yielded the body well preserved after immersion in alcohol, measured five feet seven inches, hair dark brown with slight gray, age about 45, examined by Capitan Pilillau and college experts with portraits and busts used for comparison.
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Paris
Partis
Ambassador Porter
John Paul Jones
Washington
Porter
Congress
St. Louis Cemetery
Bailey Blanchard
Weis
Medical School
Capitan and
Pilillau
School of Anthropology
Houdil
National Council of Women Declares Divorce Evil To Be An Evil
Washington reports the National Council of Women adopts a resolution to cooperate with church and state to identify chief causes of divorce. Susan B Anthony opposes the stance calling divorce a refuge from brutal men and urges rights for women. Other resolutions urge anti polygamy, opposition to war horrors, kindergartens for poor colored children, and adoption of initiative and referendum for equal rights.
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National Council of Women
Washington
Susan
Anthony
Miss Anthony
Canada
Far East
Stricter Medical Examination Proposed by Royal Arcanum
In Buffalo New York an executive committee of the Royal Arcanum says yearly reports ending May 1 show receipts exceed death claims by only 20000 dollars. They will urge not only stricter medical examinations but scrutiny of an applicant's mode of living and habits.
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Buffalo
N. Y
The
Royal Arcanum
Indians accuse white traders of land and cash theft
Winnebagoes in Washington allege fraud and force on their lands and checks, claiming agents signed papers, forged accounts, and drained funds for whisky. Phillip Long leads a 190-strong protest list naming Red Legs and other natives amid a push to curb liquor sales and restore property.
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Washington
H. G.— Wilson
Winnebagoes
Indian Bureau
W. A. McFatridge
Klamath, Ore
Klamath
Secretary of the Interior
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Department
Phillip Long
Red Legs
Charles’ Barth
George Longtail
Louis Grayhair
Green Rainbow
Pet Snake
Big Tree
George Whitewing
Green Hair
Russians on the Run: Main Russian Army Reaches Kirin
Tokio report places the main Russian force near Kirin after retreat from Kaiyuan. A 12,000-strong rear guard remains near Harlungcheng, in touch with Japanese vanguard. Additional forces total about 13,000 at Fenchun and 3,000 at Pamiutcheng, with Changchen as rallying point for allied units.
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Tokio
Czar
Kirin
Hsing
Harlungcheng
Kaiyuan
Kirin Road
Itsuchow
Haklusu
Sulipao
Changchen
Changtu
Fenchun
Pamiencheng
Merriam Commits Death by Own Action
Clarence M Merriam an investment broker with Boston offices shot himself in a hotel room his body found hours later He leaves a wife two children and a brother and father in Chicago Topeka police say he died by suicide native of Waterbury Conn
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
Clarence M. Merriam
Chicago
Merriam
Topeka
Marrin Reported Ships to France from New York
Philadelphia dispatch says Frank C Marrin alias Judge Franklin Stone, sought over the Storey Cotton collapse, has landed at Havre France March 23 after sailing from New York the day the firm went into receivership. He traveled with his wife and two sons and is joined by Thomas It Quinlan secretary treasurer of Storey company in the party.
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Philadelphia
Frank C. Marrin
Franklin Stone
Storey Cotton Company
Havre
France
New York
Martin
Thomas It. Quinlan
Storey Company
What Is a Building and Loan Association
A Building and Loan Association is a mutual savings society where each depositor is a stock holder sharing profits from aggregate savings loaned to members. It offers safe, non negotiable securities, quarterly profit credits, and a path to home ownership with regular savings before mortgage security. For details write Occidental Building & Loan Association at 1523 Douglas St Omaha Neb.
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Building & Loan Association
Occidental Building & Loan Association
Douglas St
Omaha
Neb
Tennessee Giant Stands Seven Feet Tall at Age
Near Parsons Tennessee a remarkable youth named Arnold is described as a veritable giant for his age. He is not yet eighteen, measures seven feet tall in stocking feet and wears a size eighteen shoe according to the Nashville Banner.
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Parsons
Tenn
Arnold
Nashville
Defiance Starch Sparks Retail Swap Offer
Grocers urge customers to switch from Defiance Starch to De- Jance Starch as stock of other brands sells 12 ounce packages while De- Jance offers 16 ounces for the same price. The ad claims De- Jance requires no cooking and promises better value.
Advert for agents and guaranteed plantation share offer
Substantial plantation offer marketed with $5 monthly payments for a $300 share of 1425 acres from a 288000 acre tract. Promises safety guarantees and best pay territory. Also notes gender stereotypes and a proverb about temper and age. EF Moore in St. Louis advertises.
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Moore
Odd Fellows
Brig
St. Louis
Defiance Starch Promoted as Superior Value in Homes
The notice touts Defiance Starch as essential for every household asserting it is superior to competitors by four ounces more at the same price. It also offers moral guidance urging temperance toward offenses and independence for children.
Defiance Cold Water Starch Promises No Iron Sticking
Housekeepers are urged to buy Defiance Cold Water Starch as it supposedly contains a full pound per package, 16 ounces, while other brands come in smaller Y pound packages. The ad claims the starch never sticks to the iron, costs 10 cents, and is free from injurious chemicals. It warns grocers may push stock on hand and urges customers to demand Defiance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defiance
Tsar Acre
Ringea Stove Co. Div
Makere
St. Louis
All Up-to-Date Housekeepers Use Defiance Starch
A promotional line touts Defiance Cold Water Starch as superior for housekeepers with the claim of 4 ounces more for some money. The text then notes that vain excuses aggravate the gravity of an offense.
Defiance Starch Ad Claims Unique Process Advantage
Fragmented ad style text touts Defiance Starch as best due to a different process and claims superiority. Mentions farmers, hens, and a testimonial misquoted about Dr. David Kennedy’s Favorite Kennedy. Contains garbled phrases and partially readable quotes from a likely wartime period.
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Panama Canal
Gome
Elkins
Miss Roosevelt
Paul Jones
Susan B. Anthony
Agent Wilson
Merriam Mortgage Co
Sheldon
What !S A Building & Loan Association
David Kennedy
St.Jacobs Oil
Lumbago
Sciatica
Slicker
A. J. Tower CQ
Boston, U. B.A
Tower Canadian Company, Limited
Toronto, Canada
Square
Grocers Everywhere Woolson Spice CO
Toledo
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