President Roosevelt upbeat over Hepburn rate bill report
Washington reports say President Roosevelt is in excellent spirits after the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee’s favorable Hepburn railroad rate bill report. Hepburn and Dolliver noted the president’s delight, with many lawmakers confident the bill will pass largely in its present form.
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Roosevelt
Senate Committee On Interstate Commerce
Representative Hepburn
Dolliver
Senate Committee
House
Rand
Seer
Tads Phenanncaa Eae
Tillman
Missing Dora Steamship Returns After 2000 Mile Drift
The Alaskan Dora of Northwestern Steamship reappears at Port Angeles after 54 days lost at sea. Blown from Cold Bay on New Year’s Eve she drifted across the Pacific in a gale, limping home with no coal and only sails. All aboard survive with ample provisions.
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Dora
Northwestern Steamship Company
Port Angelus
Wash
Pacific Ocean
Cold Bay
Labor leaders urge veto of eight hour workday repeal
Chicago February 26 labor chiefs led by President John Fitzpatrick and Secretary EB N Nockels urged President Roosevelt to veto the urgent deficiency bill passed by Congress. The telegram to Washington protests the repeal of the Panama Canal eight hour day and asks a veto.
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Chicago
Roosevelt
Congress
Panama Canal
John Fitzpatrick
EB. N. Nockels
Chicago Federation of Labor
Washington
Organized Labor
Russian official slain in Warsaw railroad clash
Privy Councillor Ivanoff, director general of the Vistula railroad, was shot and killed on Bracka street during the day by an unknown man. Ivanoff had led a crackdown on the recent railroad strike and dismissed many workers for taking part.
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Poland
Ivanoff
Vistula
Bracka Street
M. Ivanoff
Lawmaker Seeks Forfeiture of Railroad Land Grants
Washington Feb 26 Representative Iowa introduced a bill to forfeit government land grants issued under the right of way act of 1875 where railroads did not complete proposed lines within five years of location.
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Washington
Representative
Vanderbilt in Italy Detained After Pontedera Accident
In Pontedera Italy Mr W K Vanderbilt Jr and his chauffeur were detained after a street crash involving a five year old boy. A mob attacked the party until gendarmes intervened. Mrs Vanderbilt stayed at a local hotel awaiting word. Provisional release granted via American consular aid. potential three months imprisonment and fines possible if the child survives without permanent injury.
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Italy
Pontedera
W. K. Vanderbilt, Jr
Vanderbilt
Mr. Vanderbilt
Hyomei Cures Worst Catarrh Through Pocket Inhaler
An advertisement extols Hyomei for treating catarrh by inhalation. The kit includes a vest-pocket inhaler, medicine dropper, and a bottle of Hyomei for $1 with a money back offer if it fails to cure. It claims to kill germs in throat nose and blood and notes testimonials from cured customers.
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Mao
Seeking Better Prices Strike Calls Farm Pause on Market
Indianapolis February 26 A strike of about 200 000 farmers in the American Society of Equity has been declared for March 1 Members pledge not to market crops at prices unless set by the group officials The society seeks at least 1 per bushel for wheat and says marketing can curb prices by state canvassing Kansas and Minnesota are targeted as they grow large wheat portions and could influence the market
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Indianapolis
American Society of Equity
Kansas
Minnesota
Suffrage Bill Seeks Women’s Enfranchisement in Commons
London Feb 26 Sir Charles Dilke MP champions the enfranchisement of women as debate begins. The measure would see women sit in the house of commons and women peers in parliament and would abolish university representation in the commons.
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London
Charles Dilke
Forest of Dean
Gloucestershire
House of Commons
House of Parliament
King Edward's Achilles Tendon Injury Reaches Permanent State
New York February 26 The World correspondent reports King Edward's ankle injury from Windsor forest last November has permanently impaired the Achilles tendon. At sixty five medical restoration is unlikely even with surgery. The king now uses a cane and walks with a limp.
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Rebels Gain Ground in Yemen Province Arabic War
Rebels of Yemen province in Arabia advance after Turkish losses at Samoa. Turks retreat to Tais pursued by Arabs. Rebels occupy Jebel Doran and Masher, surround Am ran, with fighting continuing at Tais. Heavy rains worsen conditions for Turkish troops.
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Barron Tekaki Outlines Plan to Make Japanese Taller
Baron Tekaki of Japan spoke at the University of Pennsylvania on February 26 about increasing the Japanese race’s height to match Caucasians. He proposed dietary changes and exercises for children to stretch and use muscles instead of squatting in classrooms and at home.
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Philadelphia
Baron Tekaki
Japan
University of Pennsylvania
Morocco Conference Fails to Impress Hopeful Delegates
In Algeciras on February 26 conversations with principal delegates except Ambassador White reveal little real hope for a successful Moroccan conference outcome. Despite the gloom others share, Mr White remains hopeful a solution may be found.
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Algeciras
Spain
White
Sweden fixes second chamber seats in reform bill
Stockholm February 26 The government franchise reform bill presented to parliament fixes the second chamber at 165 rural and 65 urban representatives. All men of good character and twenty four years of age are entitled to vote. Candidates must be voters in their nominated constituency.
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Stockholm
Dag
Morris resigns from Mutual Life trusteeship in Philadelphia
Effingham B. Morris of Philadelphia announces his resignation as a trustee of the Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York citing business pressure. Morris is president of the Girard Trust Company in Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia
Effingham B. Morris
Mutual Life Insurance Company of
New York
Girard Trust Company
Doctor Sullivan Dies After Poison Mistake
Dr. J Hugh Sullivan coroner of Wayne county Wooster Ohio died after taking a fatal poison by mistake. He reached for medicine in the night but selected the wrong bottle and ingested the contents.
Wheat futures update with ROE and grade prices
Feb 21 market note shows Wheat May ROE on track No 1 hard at 805 cents, No 1 Northern 9 cents, No 2 Northern 77 cents. Jary 82 percent cited with Gle prices 82e.
Wheat Futures Update From February 24 Markets
On track notes show No. 1 Northern wheat at 80 cents and No. 2 Northern at 78 cents. May prices around 81 cents and July at 82 cents. Plax arrives and on crack listed at 1.19 dollars for May 1.15 for May and 1.17 for July and 1.15 for Sept.
Market Prices For St Paul Cattle Hogs and Sheep
St Paul market prices report cattle with good to choice steers from 1.50 to 5.50 per unit, common to fair cows and heifers 3.00 to 4.25, veals 2.00 to 5.00. Hogs range 5.90 to 6.10. Sheep show yearling wethers 5.25 to 6.00, good to choice lambs 6.60 to 6.50.
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St. Paul
Wheat and commodity prices in Chicago market report
Chicago market update shows Wheat May at 824, July 814 381 can not. May pork 15.42, July 15.07. Flax cash at 1.13 1.14, butter creameries 17 27 cents, dairies 14 24 cents, eggs 112 cents, turkeys 13 14 cents.
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Northwestern
Southwestern
Very Low Excursion Rates to Louisville Inspired by North Western Line
Low excursion fares announced for trips to Louisville via the North Western Line. Tickets go on sale March 15 with favorable return options and reduced prices for various passenger categories.
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Louisville
Ats cd
ABDI
Ages Obongs
North
Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar Promotes Cough Syrup
An adpromotes Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar as a mild cathartic cough syrup for colds and throat ailments. It claims to relieve croup and whooping cough in children and lists Holland Wheeler as the seller.
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Kennedy
Holland Wheeler
Keystone Express Low Fare Train Service Promoted
The Keystone Express is advertised as a popular low fare train from Chicago to New York with through service and first class care. Passengers are urged to ask for tickets via the Pan Handle Route and to contact G L Thomson traveling passenger agent at Pennsylvania 1134 E Sixth St, St Paul for schedules and more trains.
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Chicago
Arky Tole Yeckie
New York
Pennsylvania
G. L. Thomson
E. Sixth Street
Sc. Paul
Kodol Digests What You Eat Says Rev Hocutt
A North Carolina resident testifies to chronic indigestion relief after using Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. Rev W E Hocutt of South Mills reports heartburn sour stomach and low mood improved. says he can eat and sleep well again. Sold by Holland Wheeler.
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South Mills
N. C
Kodol
Holland Wheeler
Enriching the Useless Soil and Blood with Fat Foods
A chemist analyzes soil to match fertilizers for crops and suggests doctors assess impoverished blood to prescribe tonics or concentrated fat foods. It notes fat as the missing element, with fat foods praised for digestion and absorption.
Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil Nourishes and strengthens
Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil is described as a palatable tonic that nourishes and strengthens the body when milk and cream fail. It is advertised as consistently beneficial for wasting conditions in both children and adults.
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Scott
Kenyon Military Academy Buildings Destroyed in Fire
Gambier Ohio February 26 The Kenyon Military academy campus was burned in the early hours destroying Delano hall Milner hall and the Annex with eighty five cadets in the dormitory Three cadets are missing and eight injured with three likely dead The missing are Everett Henderson Winfield Scott Kunkle and James J Fuller The losses including contents are expected to total ten thousand dollars The origin of the fire is unknown and this is the second time Kenyon academy buildings have been destroyed by fire.
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Gambier
Kenyon Military Academy
Everett Henderson
Illinois
Winfield Scott Kunkle
Ashtabula
James J. Fuller
Warren
Delano Hall
Milner Hall
Kenyon ‘Academy
Coal Operators Expect Miner Strike Across Regions
The Southwestern Coal Operators association of Missouri Kansas Oklahoma Indian Territory Arkansas and Texas meets in Kansas City to hear the Indianapolis scale committee report as 20 000 miners may face temporary unemployment if a strike ensues Judge J C Tarsney warns no chance of averting a strike W C Perry says operators are agreed it is inevitable
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Southwestern Coal Operators’ Association
Missouri
Kansas
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Arkansas
Texas
Indianapolis
United Mine Workers
W. C. Perry
Territories
J. C. Tarsney
Fourteen Injured as Train Hits Milwaukee Streetcar
A Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul passenger train collided with a South Milwaukee streetcar at the Kinnickinnie avenue crossing injuring fourteen. The car was overturned and wrecked with windows broken and splinters on the street. The crossing, deemed dangerous, has long been a point of local protest for elevation. Engineer Collins said the speed was about six miles per hour and blamed dense smoke and steam for the accident.
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Milwaukee
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Road
Chicago
Kinnickinnie Avenue
Bayview
Collins
Italian teen matron charged with murder in New York
Josephine Pollari Terranova, 17, was arrested after allegedly stabbing Gaetano Riggio and his wife, two months after marrying Terranova’s fiancé’s uncle. Riggio died from wounds, his wife improved, Terranova claiming self defense due to alleged abuse since she was thirteen.
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New York
Josephine Pollari Terranova
Gaetano Riggio
Rigsio
Cure of psoriasis with Cuticura regimen claimed
A testimonial from W Hutchinson on April 20, 1905, says six boxes of Cuticura Soap, one tub of Cuticura Ointment, and two bottles of Cuticura Resolvent cured his psoriasis after about five years. The note states daily use led to permanent recovery.
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W . Hutchinson
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