Making Laws at Washington Debates and Appointments
Washington news reports a Senate clash over naval reserve bills with Senator Hale leading sharp critiques of militia policy. Henry C. Payne is sworn in as Postmaster General with President Roosevelt in attendance, while isthmian canal issues and a Panama sale gain attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hale
Senate
Isthmian Canal Commission
Panama Canal Company
Senate Pension Committee
Congress
Navy Department
Navy
Wisconsin
Durbin
Indiana
Hanna
Henry C. Payne
White Huge
Fuller
Charles Emory South
Roosevelt
Payne
Inthmian Canal Commission
Panama
Nicaragua
Smpany
Schley
Seart
Pew Department of Commerce
Isthmian Commission
Missouri
Kerens
Cuba
Harail
Critative Hill
Connecticut
Desperate battle at mine shaft ends with pirate victory
Between fifty and seventy five ghote were involved in a fierce struggle at the frilependenre mine on Batlle Menantats. A company o was shot twice but only injured. Pirates gained the upper hand and forced the company men to Bre toward the big shaft while escapees fled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City Southern
Spiro
Redland
Post Office
Express Company
Poteau, I.T
Batlle
Lve Ciinekner
Owas
Twler
Faieves Na
First Well Near Danville Attracts Oil Pushers
The Fuel Oil company drilled its first well east of Danville, Illinois on Friday. Daniel Fishell, a company rep, called the field likely to become a top crude producer with output marketable in Chicago for less than Illinois or Indiana coals, citing freight and handling advantages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville
Fuel Oil Company
Daniel Fishell
Chicago
Illinois
Indiana
Minister Sent to Prison in Detroit for Mail Fraud
Judge Swan of the United States district court in Detroit sentenced Rev. G. F. B. Howard to two and a half years for using the mails to obtain money under false pretenses at Forton Michigan. Howard, well known nationwide, was arrested by a U S marshal in Columbus Ohio as he left the Ohio penitentiary after a nine year term and brought to Detroit. He made an eloquent plea for mercy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swan
United States District Court
Detroit
G. F. B. Howard
Forton
Mich
Cenmretron
Howard
United States
Calumbua
Ohie
Mvery
Manila Budget Shows Expenses Exceed Revenue
Captain William Tutberly writes Mayor Sargent that Manila's budget for Aug 7 1901 to Jun 30 1902 totals 2,242,900 in receipts with 1,820,300 in expenditures. The insular government covers 546,090, leaving 1,274,210 for the city and an estimated excess of 31,310. Key receipts include real estate taxes 427,500 and industrial tax 200,090. Expenditures cover salaries 2,104,300 and various improvements and equipment costs.
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Concord
N. Hy
William Tutberly
United States Army
Municipal Board of
Manila
Sargent
Magnor
Otter Iteraz
Rallying Around the Boers in Europe Reported Support
Berlin reports chief Boer supporters are Germans funding burghers and families in concentration camps, with daily 6000 marks. Since December 1, Anglophobia fueled by Chamberlain, 200000 marks raised. Boer relief plans Splenkop celebration and theater proceeds to Boer fund. Von Heeckeren notes aim to aid the Boers.
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Great Britain
Berlin
Europe
Mr. Chamberlain
Count von Byelow
Boer Relief Committee
Gen. Buller
Splenkop
Splonkop
Boer Fund
Baron von Heeckeren
Kruger
Je Baett
Younger Brothers Pardon Hopes Amid Debate
Minneapolis Migo reports the Younger brothers face continued uncertainty over a full pardon. Pardon board members weigh age and helplessness against legislative action and formal authority. historically, governors, boards, and legislatures have rejected clemency, with no guarantee the board will grant release despite sympathy and shifting views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Starr
Missouri
Board of Pardons
Miss Knight Settles Suit With Duke of Manchester
London January 11 The suit by Miss Portia Knight against the Duke of Manchester for breach of promise has been settled out of court for 15000 pounds plus 3500 pounds costs Miss Knight preferred revenge but by counsel’s advice chose settlement given the duke’s supposed bankruptcy The case rested on verbal promises with witnesses including a hotel keeper and a doctor The duke allegedly courted her after nursing her through illness and later went to Paris and married Miss Zimmerman with no proven misbehavior by him.
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Miss Knight
London
Westminster
Cecil
Opening of Parliament and Imperial Utterance Speech
London reports King Edward opened Parliament with a ceremony similar to prior openings. The speech touched on the Prince and Princess of Wales world tour, South African war not finished, hoped for agreement at a sugar conference, and noted the Isthmian canal treaty. Crowds were smaller than at the last opening.
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Edward
London
House of Lords
Alexandra
Princess
Michael Biddulph
House of Commons
House of Loris
Fthward
South Africa
Buckingham Palas
Westminster
Drainage Ditches Transform Tazewell Mason Lands
A major drainage project draining 0,000 acres across Tazewell and Mason counties nears completion after fifteen years of work funded by taxes on benefited property. The deltas, once swampy home to wild fowl, now yield 100 bushels of corn per acre and strong wheat crops. The two main ditches run twenty miles each, feeding Quiver creek and the Sangamon river. Land value rose from 3 to 90 per acre, and the final bond is paid with only maintenance ahead.
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Tazewell
Mason
Crane's Creek
Delaven
Quiver Creek
Sangamon River
Illinois Sugar Growers and Leaders Elect at Bloomington Convention
At the annual Sug ar Beet Growers Association meeting in Bloomington officers were elected with P. A. Holden as president and J. W. Jones as secretary and treasurer. The gathering endorsed protectionist tariff policy resisting Cuban sugar duties while discussing health and agricultural issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omers
Tarif
Sugar Beet Growers’ Association of Jilnals
Bloomington
H. S. Selily
Lincoln
Ned J. W. Jones
Frank Rhoders
Chicago
C. P. Binl
Champalez
P. A. Holden
Ro & Woodrow
Champaign
J. W. Jones
C. F. Sills
Springfield
S. Noble King
John Z*ter
Live Stocks Market Prices From Local Reports
The list shows price quotes for cattle hogs sheep and other farm stock. Cattle include native heifers bulls and fat cattle with varying weights and prices. hogs cover medium heavy and butcher stock. sheep prices range from good to choice and lambs. calves veal and stockers appear with assorted bids. Also noted are live poultry, eggs and regional market terms from Enasee City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enasee
Heeft
Enue
Beitern
Carners
Fragmented Telegrams Report Local Disasters and Political Notes
A garbled telegram summary reports a Paris Alabama resident's death, a frog-related mishap, telegraph lines moved into Karage territory, a transit company disrupted by fire, Eldorado Springs buildings burned, a Kentucky assault incident, Monte Carlo plans, Workin Pair aerial contest fees, and pension and canal politics. Also cited are a New York tunnel arrest, Confederate Society fundraising, and various agricultural and political notes including tidal state budgets and Tammany leadership.
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Senate Committee On Pensions
Confederate Memorial Society of St Louie
Mina Wildtred Leen
Drohp Wiekir
New York
Retral Tunnel
Ciy
Omar Cohimbha
Tex
Patraleum
Department of Agrimiteres Baw
Wiliam
I, Bee
World's Fair Company
Peat Dirigible Alramps
Richard Croker
Hep
Tammany A Nixon Wes Ane
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Washington
House
Henry C. Payas
Io Geetroi
Bib
Isle
Hawaii
Senate Committee On Commerce
Frye
Asia
Gulf of Mexico
Caribbean
South American
North Atlantic
Harrison
Sree
May Hein
Mia Fromm Moe
Abe
Mishawka
Ind
J. P. Myers
Chauncey M. Depew
New York City
St. Louis
New York Central
Lake Shore
Ohio
Michigan
Amsterdam
Kuyper
Lord Rosebery
Chesterfield
Abraham Fischer
Brussels
Dr. Kuyper
Deal
Kansas City
Webster Davis
South African Republic
Orange Free State
St. Peterabure
Jar
Franklin Gaylord
Anne
Gaylond
Iesical Society
Vimaelf
James Stow
Abe Tan
Dean
Hareritte
Lalar
Marke
Helle
Columbia University
Nicholas Murray Butler
Butter
Seth Low
Ho Tai Ying
Wang Lung Wen
Tsin Lien
Jaen Wen Chao
T E Ennee
Prince Juan
Kang Yi
Babe Peery
Syed
Gerfary
Illinois Sugar Growers
John Howard Bryant
William Cullen Bryant
Princeton
Masgachusetts
Putnam County
Stocds
Bureau
Board of Supervisors
Board of Education
Internal Revenue
Grant
State Board of Health
George Webster
Sullivans Cairg
Bonn
JA Fagan
Springfelt
Miinois
Chive
American
China
Panhomlie Bellrane
Bart
Tor
Cesarie
Charles Crickman
Wabash
Flore
the Market Report
M. Leale
Ruiter
Elgin
Dalrp
Hay—Choice Prairie
Timothy No
PSL
Mars Forwell
Paris
Carizit
Volunteere 1114
Regia
Karage
Transit Company
Ferry
St. Leuds
Eldorado Springs
Springheld
Rangel
Mo Santen Dumont
Monte Carlo
Porte
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