Coal Duty Rebates Pass as Free Anthracite Debate Surges
Congress swiftly passed a bill to admit coal duty free for a year. The Senate followed within minutes, adopting an amendment to place anthracite on the free list. A separate resolution for government seizure of coal mines and railroads emerged and drew surprise.
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National Capitol
House
Jenkins
Wisconsin
Judiciary Committee
United States
Cushman and Jones
Washington
Gaines
West Virginia
Mondell
Wyoming
Patterson
Pennsylvania
Canada
Dalzell
Payne
New York
Coal Roads Strain Chicago Coal Supply In Cold Weather
Chicago imports 1200 to 1500 coal cars daily from seven rail lines the coal roads. Western mines supply within 200 miles while eastern routes bring coal from Pennsylvania West Virginia and Ohio. Delays occur as shipments are routed to reship points and warehouses, hampering consumers during cold weather.
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Illinois
Wabash
Panhandle
Ciicaca
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Ohio
Baltimore and Ohio
Lake Shore
Ueriev
Omee
Tle
Wagans
Tiraki
Arrest of German Painter Linked to Wrupp Charges
The article reports the arrest of German painter Christian Aller, said to be responsible for charges against the late Herr Wrupp, amid a period of financial strains and global tensions including silver price declines and wartime indemnity discussions.
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Christian Aller
Herr Wrupp
Arzenx¢ina
Edward
America
Moroccan Uprising Amid Sultan and Rebels Clashes
Reports describe fierce clashes between the Sultan’s forces and the rival impostor’s followers among Berber tribes near Fez and Taza. Two thousand troops killed or wounded as rebels push toward Fez. European powers consider intervention to protect Christians, with 10,000 Christians in Morocco and missions in Bez and Mequinez.
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Zarahuni
Taza
Fez
England
France
Spain
Morocco
Seizure Power Proposed for Coal Mines and Transport Lines
Washington reaction followed introduction in the House judiciary committee of a resolution to seize coal mines and transportation channels under emergency government action. The measure requests a full report and a bill detailing when and how Congress could exercise such power to control coal resources and related logistics.
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Washington
Slouse
Congress
United States
Coal Shortage Sparks statewide measures and intrigue
Poor residents in Kankakee took coal from cars as railroad officials watched. Gov. Durbin called Indiana railroad managers to Indianapolis to discuss relief. A Toledo grand jury probes an alleged dealer combine. A national House investigation into the coal crisis is ordered. Twenty cars were sidetracked at Tuscola and seized under protection by Major Robins. All coal taken was paid for and funds will go to the railroads. Central Illinois faces growing shortages as coal trains may be stopped en route to Chicago. A misfired sealed car door spilled coal labeled paper. Forty other box cars also labeled paper raise uncertainty. Coal sold at October November prices from 4.75 to 5.25 per ton. Washington dealer W Baldwin Johnson testified before a Senate committee about District of Columbia conditions.
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Kankakee
Indiana
Durbin
Indianapolis
Toledo
National House
Tuscola
Robins
Ilinois
Chicago
Aecident
W. Baldwin Johnson
Washington, D. C
Senate
District of Columbis
Trade Review outlines steady New York collections and rising freight costs
The Weekly Trade Review notes strong New York collections as the motion industries start the year with heavy merchandise distribution and prompt spring orders. It warns fuel shortages and transportation delays raise manufacturing costs and curb purchasing power, while rail rates push export traffic toward New Orleans.
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New York
R. G. Dun & Co
New Orleans
Iron and Steel
Chicago
United States
Canada
Market Price Spread Across Cities for Cattle Hogs and Grains
Regional price quotes for cattle hogs and sheep across Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Milwaukee Toledo Buffalo and New York. Also includes wheat corn oats rye barley butter eggs and clover seed with No 2 and No 1 grades and per bushel or per hundredweight ranges.
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Ste
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Detroit
Milwaukee
Toledo
New York
World’s Largest Gun Arrives for Sandy Hook Testing
The weapon, built at Watervliet arsenal near Troy New York, weighs 130 tons and costs 150000 dollars. Transported by a special car due to its size, it sits on the Hudson near Sandy Hook for tests with a twenty one mile range and a 2370 pound shell propelled by over a thousand pounds of gunpowder.
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Sam
Watervliet Arsenal
Troy
N. X
Hudson
Sandy Hook
Bertha Krupp Inherits Vast Krupp Fortune
Bertha Krupp inherits the Krupp empire from her late father Frederick Alfred Krupp becoming the wealthiest woman. The estate includes the Essen plant and other properties valued at around 75 million dollars with a possible additional sum on the mother’s death. The will also directs a 250 thousand dollar donation to Essen improvements and names Barbara Krupp as beneficiary on a separate provision.
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Frederick Alfred Krupp
Germany
Essen
Barbara Krupp
Bertha
K Krupp
Krupp
Bertha IK Krupp
Frederick
Frederick Krupp
Alfred Krupp the Steelmaker and War Cannon Innovator
A biographical sketch recounts Alfred Krupp rising from small beginnings to dominate steelmaking. He loaned large sums to fund forges and achieved seam free steel wheels, then turned to wartime cannon after a pivotal wager with Von Moltke. His ventures grew into vast plants and substantial wealth.
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Alfred Krupp
von Moltke
Hardening of Children and Potential Harmful Effects
A New York Medical Record article criticizes the practice of hardening children by cold douches and baths, noting increased risks of nasal and throat infections, anemia, nervous disorders, and digestive issues. It warns that only gradual acclimation and careful monitoring justify any such measures, and urges waiting until after the nursing period.
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Necker
New York
Ocean color riddle and reformer quip from Philadelphia Press
Dialogue features a teacher asking about the ocean color and a child answering that it is blue because the blue fish isn’t fast color. A Philadelphia Press quote observes a reformer lacking another occupation as a critical aside.
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Tommy
Philadelphia’ “Press
Frugal Household Advice From 19th Century Column
A Chicago Inter Ocean excerpt counsels wives on managing household budgets with discretion. It advises not to reveal how cheaply the house runs, especially if the husband is comfortable, to avoid upsetting economic balance and social relations.
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Chicago Inter-Ocean
Struggle for Life: Maggie Decker Saved by Dodd’s Kidney Pills
Maggie E Decker of Eagle River Missouri aged 49 endured twelve years of kidney rheumatic and stomach pains. After spending over a hundred dollars on remedies she found relief and declares Dodd's Kidney Pills saved her life and cured her completely.
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Eagle River
Maggie E. Decker
Dodd
Monkey talk question prompts debate among observers
In a Washington Star excerpt, Willie Washington says TJ has no interest in investigations into whether monkeys talk. Miss Cayenne responds that she sees no reason TJ should. She doubts a monkey could reveal anything beyond what one could think unaided.
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Willie Washington
Miss Cayenne
Washington Star
Peruna Almanac Astrology Booklets Ready for Demand
The Perusna Almanac offers Perune almanacs with astrology articles. Two astrologists contribute nearly complete horoscopes for each zodiac sign. A free questions and answers list is available on request. Demand is expected to be high, so ask your druggist early.
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Peruna Filmanae
Mrs. Austin Pancake Flour Returns to Town
Mrs. Austin's famous Pancake flour is in town fresh and delicious as ever. The dialogue hints at domestic tensions with Mrs. Benham and Judge, reflecting a light local flavor and everyday concerns. The repeated line emphasizes a nostalgic product note in a social page style.
Early American Labor Strikes and the First Railroad Walkout
Three hundred Philadelphia shoemakers who went on strike for higher wages in 1786 marked the nation’s first use of such tactics by workers. The first railroad strike followed in 1877 signaling a growing labor movement.
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Philadelphia
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