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Newspaper
The Chanute Times
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1902
Page
4
In a serialized Alaska tale, Laura trusts a mysterious Old Man of the Mountains as peril closes in. Paul Miller and Kate Willis plot to outwit Lackland and Cummins while Ben Holton lies dying. A faithful dog aids Paul in freeing himself and Laura from a cavern trap.
Philadelphia leads the nation in old clothes commerce with about 600 traders daily. The trade’s capital is around 2.6 million dollars, and 1000 retailers hold stock valued by experts at roughly 3 thousand dollars each. Each shop employs about three people, totaling about 3000 workers in the business.
Honduras faces severe cattle market difficulties as 1900 conditions wane demand. Dependence on Guatemala falters due to political and economic restrictions, leaving Honduras with dwindling export opportunities and uncertain prospects for livestock trade.
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A brief note on cattle markets estimates outlines that Texas cattle contribute a substantial annual value, highlighting the broad economic impact of the cattle industry within the state.
One paragraph itemizes diverse notices including imports for manufacturing, pension plans for Oregon Short Line employees after 20 years of service, the death in Yokohama of Enele, U S minister to Japan, and Charles H Butler named U S Supreme Court reporter. It notes a Chicago Lincoln Hotel fire with 19 deaths, a Supreme Court ruling upholding Colorado liquor law, turret gun explosions on the Texas at Mimpton, a $50 million Pan-American effort to stabilize Mexico with gold backing, and grand jury indictments in Omaha over land-entry fraud. Additional items cover Chinese official demnity claims, zinc contracts in Joplin, South political finances, flood and weather events in the Delta, and various military and banking notes.
Washington December 4 The Senate committee on territories voted against Arizona and New Mexico and for Oklahoma with Indian Territory in a move seen as blocking statehood. If the omnibus bill fails and the committee bill passes debate in the Senate will be sharp. Quay plans to oppose the committee measure and relies on a senate majority to bring down the committee plan. In Shamokin four men die and many injured in a Luke Fidler colliery gas blast blamed on a miner opening a safety lamp. Emma Goldman barred from a Turner Hall lecture after a banner announced her appearance. In Washington a government land sale reports 6 109 030 acres disposed in Q1 with receipts of 2 616 080 dollars, up from last year. Ohio Eight Hour Law declared unconstitutional by the state supreme court in Columbus affecting public works contractors in Cleveland.
Washington December 3 Representative Brownlow introduced a bill in the house to establish a Bureau of Public Roads within the department of agriculture with a director at its head. The aim is to secure uniform road construction and a uniform system of taxation for food purposes.
Salt Lake Utah December 3 President Joseph Smith defined the church position on polygamy. He said the church does not sanction or authorize marriages contrary to law. A census in 1900 and a 1902 inquiry show polygamous families shrinking from 2451 to 140, with further decline expected to zero.
Washington reports that about twenty five women hold rural free delivery carrier positions and a formal inquiry will assess their performance. Postmaster General Payne reportedly opposes appointing women to these roles, prompting a call for information from Superintendent Machin and an upcoming investigation.
Manila case settles with Manuel Ravago convicted for libeling General Bell over alleged profiteering in rice and foodstuffs during reconcentration. Priar Tamayo, a religious center figure, acquitted as editor of the friars’ organ Libertat.
A Colorado cold wave spreading from Denver to northern regions brings snow driven by a strong north wind. Temperatures drop to two degrees above zero, raising concerns of extensive cattle damage on the range.
Vopelka Dec. 2 Governor Stanley appointed Kansas delegates for the national livestock convention to be held in Kanawa City in January. Named were B. , Mod nay, Vermillion, Hf, 0, Tudor, Helton, D, O Wolf, Ottawa, G. W, Addison, Eureka, M. , Campbell, Wichita.
London December 2 reports a continuing drop in silver prices drawing strong attention in financial circles. Best informed houses attribute the fall to China flooding the market with silver to pay indemnity to the government, signaling broader economic implications.
A circular notes Santa Fe proposes increasing livestock rates from Missouri River to Chicago, with Kansas City to Chicago rates contested. Meanwhile heavy snow in New Mexico and adjacent areas drives wolves and wildlife into valleys. Kansas seeks $10,000 for water preservation and irrigation damage claims from Colorado diversions affecting the Arkansas River watershed.
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