Lampre explains Panama Company offer to US for 40 million
M Edward Lampre testified before the Senate Interoceanic Canals Committee about the Panama Canal company sale proposal of 40 million dollars. He said title was secure through the liquidator, funds would go to original and present members by arbitration, and the offer was made in good faith with the aim to deliver the goods.
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Washington
M. Edwouard Lampre
Panama Canal Company
Senate Committee On Interoceanic Canals
United States
M. Jules Bouvere
M. Lampre
Panama
Admiral Walker
Isthmian Canal Commission
Paris
Panama Company
American Canal Venture Sails Toward Europe Electrically
London reports a major American enterprise securing control of about 5 000 miles of British and continental canals for all water routes from U S inland ports to Europe. Erie Canal Traction plans electric propulsion, aims to lower costs and boost capacity, with Parliament to consider permits for central power stations on selected British canals.
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London
Europe
United States
Frank W. Hawleys
Erie Canal Traction Company
Erie
England
Duluth
Mann
Brussels
Bruges
Ghent
Cologne
United Kingdom
France
Germany
Italy
Hawley
Associated Press
Traction Company
Birmingham
Grand Junction
Lee
Liverpool
Oxford
Bridre
Oakland
Cal
Yuba
America
Belgium
May Not Need a Cable Wireless Teleg for Pacific Link
Washington hearing on the Pacific cable explored wireless telegraphy's impact on submarine cables. Pacific Commercial Cable Co official Ward said exclusive traffic arrangements in the far East were possible, not a monopoly. He questioned whether long distance wireless would deter further cables and noted spirits in the cable business were low.
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Washington
House Committee On Commerce
Ward
Pacific Commercial Cable Company
Philippines
China
Japan
Far East
Hepburn
Iowa
Pacific
Atlantic
Mr. Ward
Stewart
Marconi
Canada
Cabinet nominations confirmed by Senate Shaw and Payne
Washington January 10 the Senate confirmed the nominations of L. M. Shaw to be secretary of the treasury and H. C. Payne to be postmaster general after executive session following a report on the prior military resolution.
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Messrs. Shaw
Payne
Washington
Senate
Cockrell
L. M. Shaw
Treasury
H. C
Britain weighs sugar duties in West Indies crisis
London reports state the next cabinet meeting may decide if Britain imposes countervailing duties on sugar to save the West Indian industry. Cham berlain cites evidence that without duties the sugar sector could die within a year and the islands face bankruptcy, while Brussels talks hint continental nations seek only bounty changes.
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London
West Indies
United States
Lord Salisbury
Great Britain
Chamberlain
West Indian Islands
Associated Press
Unionist Party
Emulsion Promises Strength for Worried Appetite and Health
The ad links weight balance to activity and digestion, touts Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil as a remedy for inability to eat, and warns against overwork. It notes a free sample offer and features the product photo and address, urging purchase at 50 cents to $1.00. It then shifts to winds and temper, explaining hot winds aggravate nerves and provide comfort in different regions.
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Scott
Egypt
Algeria
Mediterranean
Africa
Spain
Antilles
Havana
The Emperor Joseph II Seeks a Bride in a Coffee House
A disguised Emperor Joseph II visits two coffee houses and tawdrily tests a father's wealth through a playful exchange. The landlord’s daughter attracts his notice as she converses with him and he drafts a banker’s note for a thousand crowns to secure the match.
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Joseph II
Teddy
A Unique Bequest From a Miserly Client
An attorney recounts a briefless client who tries to divide about 30000 dollars among a wife three children and many nieces and nephews. The client insists each gets 5000, then quips that the nieces and nephews should “let them work for it” as he did.
Webster's Income and Fees of a 19th Century Lawyer
The piece notes that Daniel Webster earned about $15,000 annually from practice. It recalls retaining fees of two hundred dollars, a $1,000 case, and a $2,000 fee for Goodyear India rubber patent work. It also cites a $5,000 fee for the Goodyear versus Day equity case in 1852, his last argued case.
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Webster
Boston
Day
Circuit Court of the United States
District of New Jersey
Most foolhardy act ever seen by General Wheeler
An old anecdote recalls General Wheeler about a young woman marching a dog through a revolving door. The dog got ground by the door as the string tightened, yet the woman persisted until she finally passed through with the dog. The janitor wrapped the dog in a newspaper for her.
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General Wheeler
Blessing Name Dilemma Reported in Chicago Tribune
In a humorous exchange the clergyman refuses the proposed name Superfluous for a baby. The mother explains the suggestion came from her husband's brother, an old bachelor, prompting the minister to propose Blessing as a substitute. The mother prefers the original sound.
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Chicago Tribune
Caste in India Barbers and Social Roles Described
The passage notes caste restrictions in Indian barbering with sons becoming barbers and wives typically barbers' daughters. Barbers travel for clients, work in the street, squat for shaving, and perform manicures, chiropody, and minor surgeries. Ear piercing for girls is a noted specialty.
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India
Release of Miss Ellen Stone Seen Imminent
London reports a Constantinople telegram indicating Miss Ellen Stone held by brigands since September 3 is expected to be released within hours. Sources say the captors plan to set her free soon, marking a breakthrough in the held case.
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Miss Stone
London
Ellen M. Stone
Constantinople
Four Horribly Burned In House Fire
Sault Ste. Marie Mich Jan 13 The home of Henry Plaunt was destroyed by fire and 11 inmates barely escaped with their lives Four family members were horribly burned as they fled through flames A 10 year old boy leaped from a second story window to survive Plaunt in night clothes ran four blocks through a storm to raise the alarm An explosion of a lamp caused the blaze
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Sault Ste. Marie
Mich
Henry Plaunt
Plaunt
Dear Girl and Savage Bachelor Debate on Child Correction
Opinion columns debate whether a child should be corrected in front of strangers. The Dear Girl argues for correction in private while The Savage Bachelor contends a child should never be in the presence of strangers.
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Erie Canal Company
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Consul Doctor
Tak Scott
Scott & Bowne Chemists
Pearl Street
New York
San Francisco
Radiant
Wm. Waibel
J. President
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la Geo
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Cashierre
Standard Savings Bank
Huron, Souta Dakota
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South Dakota
Sault Ste. Marie, Mich
Lusty
C. M. Powers
Pomet
Powers
Monroe
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Groton
Aberdeen
S . Wessington
Dolan
Lasertots & A
Ik Drdrenen
S.D
Mitt
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