Poultry Industry Grows In National Economy
The piece notes poultry's rising economic role with the American hen producing 15,525,000 eggs and market value of $144,286,158 last year. It contrasts poultry value $281,178,035 with wheat at $323,515,177 and highlights university and college courses expanding poultry science across states.
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Department of the Interior
Missouri Agricultural College
Ohio State University
Breeders’ and Corn Growers
Indiana Station
University of Wisconsin
Seaboard
Chicago Sun
Wars and debts burden 1793 to 1901 echo trade risks
The Philadelphia Public Ledger notes wars of the past century and a half, from Crimean to the South African conflict, drove national debts from 2.433 billion to 8.419 billion, rising to 31.5 billion by 1901. Economists warn that commerce protects peace, while war disrupts trade and causes greater losses.
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Philadelphia Public Ledger
United States
China
Japan
Prophesy caution and a San Francisco misstep in 1849
The text recalls Maj. D. H. Vinton’s 1849 report warning against San Francisco as a future commercial center and arguing a military depot should not be built there. He favored Benicia as a port of entry, a view later shared by his army colleagues.
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D. H. Vinton
Pacific Coast
San Francisco
Benicia
Maj Vinton
Salvation Army claims large reform numbers
General Booth states fifty thousand reformed drunks and forty five thousand young women have been reclaimed through the Salvation Army. The work is said to be economical with many beneficiaries later contributing to the treasury, aiming to turn human waste into productive use.
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Booth
Salvation Army
Montana Glaciers Compared to the Alps
The article argues Montana contains some of the world's finest glaciers, rivaling those of the Alps, countering the focus on Alaska and highlighting domestic glacial wonders. It emphasizes U.S. glaciers as significant national assets.
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Alaska
Uncle Sam
Montana
Alps
Humorous Convention Debate Shapes Baltimore and State Talk
An eastern newspaper chuckles over plans for a convention of humorists to meet in Baltimore Maryland while a Denver article argues it should be in Pennsylvania. The piece notes the state of Joggia also has advantages for hosting.
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Baltimore
Pensylvania
Joggia
Chinese innovations shape modern games and leisure
The text credits China with introducing chess kite flying pegtop backgammon and dominoes to the modern world highlighting historic cultural influence and widespread adoption across nations.
Diverse World Facts Stir Readers With Notable Stats
A wide survey of curios highlights notable figures and events from science, geography and industry. It notes 144 Cardinals since Leo XIII, a 70 foot whale oil yield, 8 million Maine lobsters, and Uncle Sam employing 7,000 women in federal work. It cites landmarks such as Bodleian Library's age, France’s trade role, and Australia’s large duck farm.
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France
United States
Leo XIII
Switzerland
Roasted to Death in Berea Train Collision
A head-on crash on the Big Four near Berea Ohio killed four mail clerks and injured many aboard passenger train No 25 from Cleveland. Fire followed the wreck as a boiler exploded, wreckage piled high, and several crewmen and livestock were harmed.
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Berea
Big Four
Cleveland
I. M. Walworth
Degenerate Connecticut towns cited by preacher in Bible society tour
Tev F J Watchins told pastors in New Haven that polygamy exists in eastern Connecticut towns. He warned the region breeds murder and crime and illiteracy among a class called poor whites living in shacks. He linked school neglect to social decay and questioned local church authority. The remarks followed a Bible society tour of the state.
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New Haven
Conn
F. J. Watchins
Connecticut Bible Society
Connecticut
Hutchins
Four Die as Fort Lafayette Shell Blast Kills Workers
An explosion in the Fort Lafayette naval storage magazine in New York harbor killed four men and fatally wounded two others with at least seven more injured. Victims listed include George Rotham, Gustave Dozier, John Mason, and a Brooklyn man named Martin Thorgensen. Police and military surgeons aided in rescue and identification amid powder burns and charred features.
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Fort Lafayette
New York Harbor
New York
Naval Storage Magazine
New York Bay
George Rotham
Brooklyn
Gustave Dozier
Bay Ridge
John Mason
Martin Thorgensen
W. I. Vangurp
Charles John Muller
Ek. D. Muller
Manhattan
Frank Munden
Maj
Powell
Fort Hamilton
Lafayette
Narrows
Owners of Glass Factories Plan to Close Plants for Month
In Columbus Ohio on February 20 a joint committee of outside manufacturers led by Independent Window Glass Co and Federated Window Glass Co presented resolutions to the four-way commission. They propose a general shutdown starting April 15 1903 with price raises and control of next firing by the committee. The plan hinges on 95 percent participation and requires certification of commercial success by a three member outside panel and two members from each of the other firms.
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Columbus
Independent Window Glass Co
American Window Glass Co
Federated Window Glass Co
American Window Class Co
Chittenden
Man Embezzler’s Books Drive Downfall and Death
Gardner Cassatt reveals How ard T Goodwin, longtime Cassatt & Co clerk, embezzled 60 000 to 80 000 to fund rare books and bindings. Goodwin killed himself in the firm’s office last December after a long pattern of shortages and attempted stock speculation.
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Philadelphia
Gardner Cassatt
of Cassatt & Co
Howard T. Goodwin
Goodwin
Cassatt
Locomotive Boiler Explosion Fatal on Philadelphia & Reading Train
A boiler explosion on a Philadelphia & Reading passenger engine in Pottsville Pennsylvania last night killed fireman Barney Rabb and fatally injured engineer John Alexander who died later. Passenger John Gillespie was seriously injured and others also hurt. Rabb was buried under wreckage and recovered two hours after the blast.
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Pottsville
Philadelphia & Reading
Barney Rabb
John Alexander
John Gillespie
Dr. Weber Dies Noted American Marksman in New York
Dr Ashley A. Weber a top revolver and wing shot died at his Brooklyn home yesterday Born in New York he gained national reputation for shooting skill and sport shooting contributions He was 40s by newspaper report unknown exact date of death and residence confirmed
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Weber
New York
Ashley A. Weber
Brooklyn
Rumors Hit Manhattan Transit Shares on Metro Holding
In New York City rumors disrupted the Metropolitan Street Railway and related Metropolitan Co shares. On Thursday the stock fell sharply while the holding company faced trading pressure as investors reacted to speculation about the traction lines and related securities.
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New York
Financial Poly
Metropolitan Street
Flamer
Metropolitan Co
Metropeliten Secormhes
Phe
Secur
Trains Relieved From Snowbound Interior Move Back
Snowbound trains in Newfoundland have secured relief and are retreating toward starting points. An eastern train with 43 passengers reached Norris Arm and heads for St John’s, but weather delays and ice hinder progress. The western express with 55 aboard moves toward Bay of Islands where passengers will be housed. Mail delays disrupt business as 3000 seal fishers await track clearance for next month’s operations.
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St. Johns
N. F
Norris Arm
Aafternoon
Bay of Islands
End of Six Week Fight In Chicago Clothing Trade
The six week struggle between special order clothing makers and the United Garment Workers of America ended with an agreement to merge. Samuel Gompers helped broker the deal in a conference with both trades and Chicago labor leaders. About 4,500 locked out workers will return to shops under unified leadership with direct control of their branch and equal rights within the larger garment workers union.
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Chicago
Special Order
Garment Workers of America
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Chicago Federation of Labor
America Federation of Labor
State supreme court rules spiritualism not proof of insanity
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court held that belief in spiritualism does not prove insanity in the Mary Buchanan case contesting her father Alexander McElroy's will. The ruling reversed a lower court decision, directing the issue be set aside as mere belief in spirits does not establish insanity.
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Philadelphia
State Supreme Court
Mary Buchanan
Alexander McElroy
First
Association of Spiritualists of
McElroy Hall
Buchanan
Common Pleas Court
Supreme Court
Supreme Court upholds ban on interstate lottery tickets
Washington Feb 24 The Supreme Court sustained Congress 1845 ban on sending lottery tickets across state lines by mail or express in Champion v United States. Francis v United States found the alleged offense not covered by the law. Justices Harkin and others delivered opinions as cases long pending reach resolution. The Massachusetts American Minute Men held first convention with 400 delegates at People's Temple in Peabody.
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Fed
Supreme Court
Dewey
Manila
Sampson
Admirel Pavlov
Menoon
Maria Pheresa
Sane
Iago
Claiimants
Congress
United States
United States Supreme Court
Francis
Justice Harkin
Tasthere Lolimes
Heston Hele
Minute Men
Ets
Peas Ple
Temple
Mamday
Minute Mens
Missicchusetts
Germany Demands Immediate 5500 Payment From Venezuela
Washington reports Baron Speck von Sternberg pressed Mr Bowen for cash payment of 5500 within 30 days as per the February 13 protocol. Bowen declined and said funds would be paid in Caracas on March 15. The dispute mirrors broader talks on blockades and claims settlement involving Germany and Belgium.
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Washington
Baron Speck von Sternberg
Mr. Bowen
Bowen
Haron Sternberg
Caracas
Venezuela
London
Standard
Brussels
Belgium
Hasing
Bower
Germany
Howen
Posable
Herr Baltazzi
Sferr Baltazzi
Caruens
Protector submarine torpedo boat to undergo trials
The Protector, a new Harbor defense submarine torpedo boat, is being overhauled at City Island for forthcoming tests before U S Navy officers. Built in Bridgeport by its inventor, the 60 foot vessel weighs about 200 tons and uses electric power submerged and gasoline while afloat. It features two torpedo tubes and a bow opening for divers to cut cables or mine connections.
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New York
Protector
United States Navy
City Island
Bridgeport
Trainmen Win 20 Percent Wage Increase on Major Line
The Chicago, St Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha railroad reached a final settlement with conductors and trainmen after talks since January. A detailed schedule of wage hikes and revised rules for each run was signed by the committeeman and General Superintendent Trenholm and will take effect once grand officers and the road president sign. The accord secures substantial wage increases for the men.
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St Paul, Minn
Chicago, St Paul
Minneapolis & Omaha Railroad
Pwin
Trenholm
Stones and Clubs Attack on Power House in Indiana
An attempted assault by a man and a small group on the Fodiana Railway power house in South Bend, Indiana, left several employees bruised and a watchman badly injured as stones and clubs were used during the attack. Police were expected to make arrests as investigators traced the incident to a planned disruption.
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South Bend
Ind
Fodiana
Deitrieh
Oviatt
M L Lester
Brich
Three Lives Lost in a Fire at Springfield
Springfield reports an early morning blaze destroyed the new YMCA building Fountain Square theater and adjacent structures causing about 250000 in losses with two thirds covered by insurance Firefighters faced delays in securing water leading to the theater and YMCA structure’s ruin A wall collapse killed three men Albert Voorhees J H Mulholland and Dorsey Crane in the adjacent jewelry shop after the theater's rear flames spread.
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Springfield
Young Men’s Christian Association
Fountain Square
Mitchell
Young Men's Christian Association
First Woman Faces Murder Trial in Cleveland Case
Mary Wirukowski stands trial for murder in the first degree in Cuyahoga County with Judge Neff presiding. She allegedly acted as accomplice to Charles Janowski in the husband’s killing last fall in a Newburg ravine. Janowski has confessed and will testify for the state, promising to reveal the full plot to remove Wirukowski.
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Cleveland
Mary Wirukowski
Neff
Cuyahoga County
Charles Janowski
Newburg
Janowski
Wirukowski
Fasts, Funerals, and a Dog Saving a Life
Miss Clara Hurd completes an 11 day fast to prove physical culture principles. Funeral of Shadrach Corbin, 87, father of Maj. Gen Henry C. Corbin, attended by army adjutant general and locals. A groom survives after a forest accident when his dog keeps him warm and alive in Marion Ohio.
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Akron
Clara Hurd
Focal Society
Batavia
Shadrach Corbin
Henry C. Corbin
Clermont County
Ein
Marion
Houser Dinnan
Larue
Ile
Will Admit Unionists Massillon Peb 24
The local board of trade plans to admit a representative from each city labor union to the board, creating a majority with 30 unions. Local criticism cites slow effort for town progress as unions seek equal voice.
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Massillon
Peb
Local Board of Trade
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