Fire, political bills, and notable deaths in brief
A Cleveland fire killed one firefighter and injured four, with $15 000 in property loss. Other items include Yankton public building funding, Butler named Supreme Court reporter, Moynaham indicted, Holmes nominated to the Supreme Court, McNutt surrendering over a Chicago loan, and various university, naval age, and pension developments. Also reported are a deadly Bochum bakery fire, Dow Jones founder’s death, Silverton cable voyage, and movements in Oklahoma statehood talks and sugar price changes.
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Gamble
South Dakota
Yankton
S. D
Charles Henry Butler
New York City
Supreme Court of the United States
Bochum
Prussia
Daniel C. Moynaham
New York
Senate
Oliver Wendell Holmes
William H. McNutt
Chicago
Hale
Naval Academy
Charles H. Dow
Wall Street
Dow, Jones & Co
Brooklyn
Connecticut
Silverton
San Francisco
Honolulu
London
House Committee On Appropriations
Elen Erbeson
John Harris
United States
Venice
Farrence
Italy
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Washington
Congress
W. F. Williams
Montana Agriculture College
University of Illinois At Urbana
Frank Mummenhoff
Indianapolis
John P. Reese
United Mineworkers of America
Charlies B. Barton
San Bernardino
Cal
Indiana
Western Sugar Refining Company
French Chamber of Deputies
France
Belgium
Switzerland
Quarles
Wisconsin
Scott
West Virginia
House
Iowa
International Harvester Company
W. W. Douglas
California
Washington, D. C
Littlefield Bill Seeks Publicity for Commercial Combinations
A House judiciary subcommittee reported favorably a bill by Mr. Littlefield to require publicity for interstate and foreign commerce concerns. The bill mandates annual reports to the Interstate Commerce Commission with details on organization, capital, indebtedness, assets, earnings, and officers. A 1 percent tax on unpaid capital stock is included, with penalties for noncompliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Judiciary Committee
Littlefield
Overstreet
Ind
Powers
Mass
da Armond
Clayton
Ala
Interstate Commerce Commission
United States
Women mail carriers in rural free delivery investigated
The postmaster general is reviewing about twenty five women serving as rural free delivery carriers to determine if they perform duties satisfactorily. Appointments reportedly made without the department knowing the candidates' sex.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jury awards $100000 in Leys suit against railroad
In New York a jury awarded $100000 damages to Mrs. Jennie M. Leys in the case against the New York Central plus Hudson River Railroad. She sought $250000 for the death of her husband who was killed in a tunnel collision in January. Leys was a department store manager with earnings reported at $25000 annually.
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New York
Jennie M. Leys
New York Central & Hudson River Railroad Company
May Renounce Sugar Treaty Amid Commons Debate
In the House of Commons the under secretary of state for foreign affairs states that opposition to countervailing duties and the ban on bounty sugar importation do not contradict the most favored nation clause in the 1859 Anglo Russian commercial treaty. Russia was informed, and an order to renounce the treaty was prepared if Moscow disagreed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
House of Commons
The Sick Cattle in Boston and Washington
Dr. Salmon arrived in Boston and met with the Boston bureau and state officials to address a disquieting cattle disease outbreak. He warned about diseased cattle dealers spreading contagion and the danger to people visiting affected herds. Washington officials reported Britain's ban on New England stock and sent veterinary experts to boost containment. Portland officials paused cattle loading until England clarifies landing rules for Canadian shipments via Maine.
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Boston
Salmon
Washington
Samuel E. Bennett
Bureau
Austin Peters
Massachusetts Animal Bureau
John R Moh Irn
James Law
Cornell University
Leonard Pearson
University of Pennsylvania
Cattle Bureau
Peters
Board of Health
New England
Moore
Great Britain
Portland
England
Canada
Maine
Cuba Ready to Sign Reciprocity Treaty Next Week
President Palma says his commissioners Zaldo and Montes will sign the reciprocity accord with General Bliss Tuesday or Wednesday, then sent to Washington for signature by Hay and Quesada. After Senate approval it goes to Cuba’s Senate for final consent, with tariff changes left to a later revision to preserve revenues. A senatorial opinion urges House approval, and discussions on a $35 million loan resume in the Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Zaldo
Montes
Palma
General Bliss
Washington
Hay
Quesada
United States Senate
Senate
House of Representatives
House
United States
Bliss talks on reciprocal treaty with Cuba
General Tasker H. Bliss met in Havana with Secretary of State Zaldo and Secretary of Finances Manos to advance a reciprocity treaty. Bliss said the conference should conclude by next Saturday and that progress is satisfactory. Cuban commissions reportedly accepted US proposals presented to date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Tasker H. Bliss
United States
Cuba
Zaldo
Choctaw Indians Begin Move to Indian Territory
Hundreds of Choctaw families from Mississippi have arrived in Ardmore to appear before the Dawes commission for enrollment. Under the law they must reside in Indian Territory and prove Choctaw status before allotment. It is expected several thousand will reach the territory before February 1, the start of allotments.
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Ardmore
I. T
Mississippi
Indian Territory
Dawes Commission
Want Into the British Market
Buenos Ayres reports senate action on sanitary laws to admit foreign cattle. The measures, urged by the Argentine government, aim to ease opening British ports to Argentine cattle and expand trade.
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Buenos Ayres
Senate
Statehood Bill Reported Adverse to New Mexico and Arizona
Senate panels prepare for extensive debate on the statehood bill with Beveridge guiding a report favoring the substitute. Opposition centers on language barriers and representation concerns in New Mexico and Arizona as testimonies from the sub committee are reviewed. Immigration bill work continues with readings and amendments as adjournment looms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Senate
Beveridge
Committee On Territories
New Mexico
Arizona
Cattle Exports Blocked as Quarantine Standstill Persists
A cable to the British government from the acting consul seeking easing of quarantine faces no reply yet. Steamshipmen and cattle shippers urge allowing Portland western and Canadian cattle while New England trade stalls. Dr. Salmon expects slaughter to start soon but heavy snow may delay.
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Boston
New England
Portland
Washington
Salmon
Fix Next Year’s Fair Dates
The National Association of Fairs and Exhibitions set 1903 state fair dates. Missouri August 17–22, Iowa August 24–29, New York August 24–29, Minnesota August 31–September 5, Ohio August 31–September 5, Wisconsin September 7–12, Nebraska September 7–12, Indiana September 14–19, Kansas September 14–19, Kentucky September 21–26, Illinois September 28–October 3, and St Louis October 5–10.
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Chicago
National Association of Fairs and Exhibitions
Missouri
Iowa
New York
Minnesota
Ohio
Wisconsin
Nebraska
Indiana
Kansas
Kentucky
Ilinois
St. Louis
England bars buffalo herd from Wild West show
London the board of agriculture head Mr Hanbury bans the landing of a Buffalo herd from the Wild West show due to foot and mouth disease in several New England states. The show is set to open in London on December 26.
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London
Hanbury
Board of Agriculture
New England
England
Reed Passes Away Former Speaker Reed Dies in Washington
Thomas Brackett Reed former speaker of the House died in his Arlington hotel apartment at 12 10 AM after a series of complications from uraemia and Brights disease. Treatment included saline transfusions as his kidneys failed. Surviving were Mrs Reed and Miss Catherine Reed with doctors and nurses present. The body was shipped to Portland for a simple interment with family and associates joining the train in Washington.
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Washington
Thomas Brackett Reed
House of Representatives
Arlington Hotel
Reed
Portland
Federal Express
Reed Chronology 1839 to 1899 Maine politician Reed
Chronology of Thomas Brackett Reed born 1839 in Portland Maine. Education at Bowdoin 1860. Navy paymaster 1864. Maine House 1868–69, Maine Senate 1870, Maine Attorney General 1870–72. Portland solicitor 1874–77. Congressman 1877–99. Speaker 1889–91 and 1895–99. Mentioned for president in 1896 and retires 1899.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Brackett Reed
Portland
Bowdoin College
United States Navy
Maine
Senate
Congress
House
Railway executive changes amid Swift & Company bid
George H. Ross of Chicago becomes president of Union Depot Bridge & Terminal Railway, succeeding Theodore C. Bates who said he resigned to aid a practical railroad man. Boston dispatches claim Bates sold interests while Swift & Company reportedly buys Winner bridge piers and river land for a new stock yard and plant. Separate report hints Rock Island system purchase, none confirmed.
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Kansas City
George H. Ross
Chicago
Indiana, Illinois & Iowa Railway
Theodore CG. Bates
Boston
Union Depot, Bridge & Terminal Railway Company
Bates
Swift & Company
Rock Island
Republicans applaud as president's message read in House
The House met for an hour forty minutes with one hour spent on reading the president's message. Members listened attentively across parties, and Republicans applauded vigorously at the end of the reading.
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Washington
Honduras Faces Crisis Over Presidential Transfer
A revolutionary movement looms in Honduras as General Sierra refuses to yield power to Senator Manilla, elected president in October. Congress may declare the last elections invalid while Bonilla partisans threaten to defend their leader by force. Juan Angelarias is appointed minister of state.
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Panama
Honduras
General Sierra
Senor Manilla
Senor Bonilla
Juan Angelarias
Senate confirms Holmes to Supreme Court bench
The Senate on Thursday confirmed Oliver Wendell Holmes to succeed the late Justice Gray on the United States Supreme Court bench with no opposition.
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Washington
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Senate
Justice Gray
United States Supreme Court
The Proof of the Pudding Sites in the Eating
Promoters tout St Jacobs Oil as a universal rheumatism cure with numerous testimonials. Citizens from Ohio to New York report relief after short courses, and local druggists note brisk sales. The advertisement emphasizes instant relief and lasting pain removal.
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Askood
St. Jacobs
George Scleyer
Chilton
Wis
Volksbote
St. Jacobs Ol
F. Radder
Cleveland
Ohio
St. Jacobs Oj
Messrs. C. L. Brundage and Son
Muskegon
Mich
Louis Hinkel
East Poesten
Kili
N. Y
Herman Rittner
Manchester
N. H
Geo. G. Erffe
Palestine
Otto Fuls
Reading
Wabash Railroad Offers Half Rates to South Destinations
Wabash Railroad advertises half rates plus two dollars for one way or round trips on sale first and third Tuesdays monthly to many southern and southeastern points. Tickets to winter resorts south at reduced prices. Inquiries at 1691 Farnam St Omaha or through Gen Pass Agent Harry Er. Moores.
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Wabash Railroad
Gale
St. Louis
Wabash Corner
Farnam St
Omaha
Harry ER. Moores
Gen
Neb
Ready to Die
Senator Frye arranged a will for a very ill man and, while awaiting two witnesses, spoke to him about dying. The man replied that he would be ready to meet the great change as soon as the witnesses arrived.
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William P. Frye
Maine
Senator Frye
Frye
Premier Balfour's Musical Tastes
Arthur James Balfour is described as the first musical premier of England. He enjoys wide tastes including Wagner and Bach, is connected with Mme Wagner, and has travelled to hear Handel's lesser works. An Edinburgh Review article on Handel appeared in January. He also subscribes to the Richter concerts from the start.
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Premier Balfour
Arthur James Balfour
England
Ike Wagner
Bandel
Bach
Mme. Wagner
Baireuth
Ore
Fong
Handel
Edinburgh Review
Richter
Dodd's Kidney Pills Praised By Local Family
Ashley North Dakota December 8 Local resident J H Hanson reports recovery from Rheumatism of the Heart and Dropsy after using Dodd's Kidney Pills. His wife Mrs Hanson also credits the remedy for improved health and renewed vigor.
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Hansons
Ashley
N. D
J. H. Hanson
Dodd
Mr. Hanson
Lava Remains Hot Many Years After Eruptions
A 1858 Vesuvius eruption left lava so hot that steam issued from cracks twelve years later. Etna’s 1787 flow stayed steaming near the crust into 1840, and Mexico’s Jorulia eruption of 1759 produced lava that emitted steam 87 years on. A stick in 1780 would ignite the crust without causing discomfort to walkers.
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Vesuvius
Etna
Jorulia
Mexico
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