Famine Crisis Strikes Chicago as Fuel Shortage Bites
Chicago reports severe fuel shortages as cold continues. Merchants and manufacturers appeal for coal and oil while skyscrapers lose heat and workers struggle in overcoats. Railroads curtail coal traffic, delaying deliveries and forcing plant shutdowns. Springfield Ohio faces its worst fuel famine with rail and power disruptions and large layoffs.
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Chicago
Tenanita
OP Sheke
Kent
Pecupant
Geeupanta
Ialivi
Ingi
Ineal
Pringfield
Ohio
Springfeld
Soulah Town
Dayton, Springfield & Urbana Traction Company
Cayter
Urbana
Mrs Jenkins Seagresimont appeals to President Roosevelt
Mrs Jenkins Seagresimont of Washington, D C claims innocence for herself and her husband in a public disagreement involving the ex governor of Oklahoma. She asserts unfounded allegations have stained her husband's character and seeks presidential action to remove the stigma.
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Washington
Oklahoma
Roosevelt
Mwake
Pauper Sues Farm Helper for Damages in District Court
Banister, an inmate of the county poor farm in Uw Hiawatha Kansas, sues J A Moore, the farm helper, seeking 8000 damages claiming Moore struck, dragged him, injuring his back and brain. Banister is described as English, formerly wealthy, and an Oxford graduate.
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Hiawatha
Banister
J. A. Moore
Banemister
Moore
Baninister
Tle
Oxford University
Dawes Commission Seeks 1903 Funds and New Commissioners
Washington December 1 The Interior Secretary reports to Congress on the Dawes Commission work and asks for 100 000 to continue into fiscal year 1903 plus 40 000 for compensation to four more commissioners to speed the enrollment of the legal members of the five civilized tribes.
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Washington
Secretary of the Interior
Congress
Dawes Commission
Five Civilized Tribes
Metcalf Nominated for Topeka Pension Agency In Kansas
Washington reports Dec 21 where a political shift ends the Leland controversy by nominating Metcalf, Burton's preferred candidate, for the Topeka pension agency. The move signals strong Burton influence, while delay claims stem from Long and Calderhead.
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Washington
Leland
Kansas
Burston
Metcalf
Topeca Pension Agency
Burton
Messrs. Long and
Calderhead
Paola Prison Train Wreck After Open Switch Collision
A freight train collision occurred near Paola Kansas when an engine collided with an open switch at the depot. Four engines were wrecked and a carload of textile and other goods were destroyed. The wreck and fire destroyed livestock. The freight train crew were on duty at the time of the incident.
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Paola
Kan
Extile
National Legislature Debates Bills and Confirmations
The senate and house in session discuss confirmations for military and civilian posts, rail and canal projects, and new bills including pensions, territorial governance, and anti anarchist measures. Porto Rico seeks Cuba reciprocity protection and a bounty for Porto Rican coffee. General Smith backs a Medal of Honor for Private Heintz for heroism at Ganda river.
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San Juan
Porto Teo
Chamber of Commerce
Washington
Congress
Porto Rico
U.S
Manila
Smith
Heinix
Medical Department
Ganda River
Heinte
Heintz
Calbayog
Calhoun
Gen. Smith
FLYAN'S STATEHOOD PLANS DISCUSSED IN OKLAHOMA TALK
Dennis Flynn outlines Oklahoma and Indian Territory paths to statehood. He argues a large state is possible, supports territorial governance first, and notes presidential appointment of a governor may set county lines. He cautions dates depend on congressional passage.
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Wichita
Det
Dennis
Tenxn
Uncle Sim
Congress
Oklahoma
Ohio
Indian Territory
Steele
Pryan
Platt vows to pursue libel case against McClure's magazine
New York December 23 Senator Thomas Platt declares he will pursue legal action to clear his name after McClure's magazine published a character sketch titled Platt by William Allen White of Kansas. Washington December 23 President nominates new ne roco appointees to Liberia and DC duties. Chicago December 14 Mrs McKinley’s relatives report little hope for her recovery. Ardisare December 24 Federal attorney P L Soper travels to Washington to seek approval of a Creek Nation contract and possible resignation as U S attorney.
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Platt
White
New York
Thomas €. Platt
McClure's Magazine
William Allen White
Kansas
Dew
McKinley
James McKinley
Chicago
G. K. Young
Canton
Roper
Ardisare
P. L. Soper
Washington
Sonsult Department
Soper
Interior Department
Saper
United States
Mortgage Bill Discussion In Indian Territory Oklahom a City Session
Washington considers 91 delegate Flyne introdered to House bills for federal building construction at Oklahoma City with estimated cost $100,000. Texas Representative Croper introduces a bill amending mortgage act for Indian Territory requiring recording in the district where the property lies if borrower is not a resident of December.
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Indian Territory
Washington
Qubrie
Oklahoma City
Representation Croper
Texas
Bethlehem Sermon Honors Child and Creation
A sermon on the nativity extols Mary and the infant Jesus, praising childhood, motherhood, and the humbler people. It longs for mercy to animals and raises fields and farming as noble, urging society to value mothers, scientists, and shepherds, seeing divine accord with the natural world.
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Naaman
Jordan
Christ
Waterloo
Europe
Gettysburg
Harriaburg
Curtin
Earth
Boor
Caspar
Balthasar
Melchior
Isaac Newtons
Jesus
Hving
Ike James Y. Simpson
Rush
Valentine Mott
Abercromble
Abernethy
Joseph Henry
Agassiz
Bethlehem
Mary
John Wesley
St. Bernard
Samuel Budgett
Walter Scott
Benjamin West
Titian
Rubens
Ald Joahua Reynolds
Murillo
Madonna
Oaths and Swearing in the Nineteenth Century Society
The article recalls an era marked by heavy drinking and liberal oaths among gentlemen and ladies. It notes prominent figures like Lord Brextiel and Lord Thurlow swearing publicly, mentions Liferiors, Grahim, and George V, and describes social scenes at Vanshall with curse words. It ends with a note on a woman recently passing her marriage role, reflecting social curiosities of the time.
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Mar
Grahim
Thurlow
George V
Bersa
Cednavor
Vanshall
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London
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Clamar
National Legislature
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Ennalo Neneve Ornl
Bersinken
Papaund
Ronmier Buran
Ewan Monn
Comlasianer PoWierir
Sohley
Admiral
Dewey
Cony
Sehjeys
N.Y
Hebley
West Fe
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Ammons
Senate
Relerie Funston
Vatuntenes
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Abo
MacArinve
Wheaton
Senor Pairo
Nelson
Wilvox
Hawal
Hivwal
MelCinkey
Senister Penrone
mBil
Degre
Vico
Ronalg
Arkansas River
Pere Gibson
Auber
Lawtom
Iene
Woodward
Olatima
Willer S. Matenis
Nicaraguen
Quapary
Moon
Durant
Weex
Scotland
England
Warrington
Ork
Anatario
Ohina
Ransclett
Fort Sill
Bee Totery Hitchence
Phowter
Portland
Ore
I. Thompson
Winister
Turkey
Oregee
Idaho Territory
Grant
Morrison
United States Minster
Tarkay
Flyan
D. R.A. Crossland
St. Joseph
Liberia
J. C. Daney
Wilmington
N. C
District of Columbia
Henry J. Cheatham
Neroca
Talmage
Maputehens
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Lee
Palage de
Mery
Joseph
Dil
Valley
Raphiel
Timorelli
Ghirlandajo
Correggio
Leonardo da Vinci
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Thant
Mani
Robin
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Hall
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Garfeld
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Henry Clay
Daniel Webster
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