Publicity Clash Over Thompson Nomination Unfolds
Omaha World Herald reports Penfield seeks full papers from Brazil on the Thompson nomination to Mexico. Penfield’s allies press for disclosure, warning a Senate fight if records are withheld, as Thompson’s fate hangs on executive discussions and possible resignation implications.
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Penfield
David B. “Thompson
Omaha World- Herald
Thompson
The
Nebraska\iman
Mexico
World-Herald
Brazil
Washington
State Department
Pendell
Department
Repistiue
Senate
McCall Resigns New York Life Presidency
The New York Times reports John A. McCall has stepped down as president of New York Life Insurance Co. He reportedly turned over a 225000 check relating to 1904 Hamilton payments and will refund amounts tied to those charges. Alexander L. Orr is favored as successor to McCall.
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New York
New York Times
John A. McCall
Wilsch
McCall
New York ‘Life Insurance Company
Andrew Hamilton
Alexander L. Orr
Mr. McCall
New York Life
John C. McCall
Lome
Paris
Fowler “Committee
Hamilton
Wellman To Lead North Pole Airship Expedition
Walter Wellman, Chicago Record-Herald Washington correspondent, is tasked with building an airship to reach the north pole and report progress by wireless and submarine cables. Alberto Santos-Dumont will direct aeronautics, Louis Godard will construct the ship, with trials in Paris and Norway before a Spitzbergen launch planned for July or August.
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Chicago Record-Herald
Walter Wellman
North Pole
Washington
Frank B. Noyes
Wellman
Wellmen
Alberto Santos- Dumont
Paris
Louis Godard
M. Santos- Dumont
Norway
Spitzbergen
Mr Wellmen
Eight Hour Day Demonstration By 2500 Printers
A New Year salutation for the eight hour day was issued by 2,500 union printers in Brandes hall as they gathered Sunday. After eighteen weeks of strike, the eight hour day is set to take effect Tuesday with most book and job printing shops in Chicago. Large firms run by the Typothetae support a nine hour day, while about 2,400 of 3,500 union members are slated to fall under the eight hour standard. In New York, Typographical Union No. 6, a major printers group, declared a strike in all books and job printing shops under its jurisdiction.
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Brandes’ Hall
Chicago
Typothetae
New York
Typographical Union
Morales Forces Near Puerto Plata threaten surrender demand
A Cape Haytien dispatch reports the Morales cruiser Independencia has landed 250 men near Puerto Plata and warned the governor of surrender within 24 hours or face attack by sea and land. US warships Nashville and Scorpion will not interfere and may offer refuge to noncombatants under the American flag. Negotiations aim to keep fighting outside the town if it occurs.
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Morales
San Domingo
Cape Haytien
Independencia
Puerto Plata
Washington
Santo Domingo
United States
Nashville
Scorpion
Arbor
Dillingham
Monte Christ
Czar Favours a Constitution With Conservative Support
A high source says Premier Witte pushes a moderate constitution to reassure liberals during the war against the reds and to deter a move to a constituent assembly. The plan has heavy backing and the emperor may accept it as a master stroke to unite conservative and liberal opinion.
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Witte
National Assembly
Monthly Federal Finances Show Higher Receipts Than Expenditures
The December 1905 monthly statement reports receipts of 50,350,463 and expenditures of 44,931,745, yielding a surplus of 5,418,718. For the first half of fiscal 1905, receipts exceeded last year by 19,208,897 while expenditures rose by 4,072,590. Debt and cash figures are summarized, with total debt at 1,284,650,091 and cash on hand about 289,781,000. Coinage in December 1905 amounted to 4,199,291, including 132,256 pieces for the Philippines.
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Treasury
Philippine
Treasur
United States
Philippine Islands
Audit report cites near million dollar shortage in Peoria
The Everitt Audit on N C Dougherty found a seven year shortage of 541 408 with about 15 000 in unwarranted expenses. The total for eighteen years may near 1 000 000 with forged script in 1887 and 1889. The bank and board officers face liability. McCulloch named attorney to recover funds. judge Berry disputed bank liability as investigation continues.
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Everitt Audit Company
N. C. Dougherty
Peoria, Ll
Everitt
Dougherty
Peoria National Bank
N.C. Dougherty
J. C. McCulloch
Gain in Gold Production Across United States in 1905
The director of the mint estimates a 7 million dollar gain in gold and a million ounces of silver in 1905. Alaska leads with a $14.65 million gold output, centered in the Tanana Fairbanks region at $5.107 million, while California falls about $1.5 million due to drought. Nevada Utah Colorado show smaller gains, with Klondike still retreating about $2.9 million from 1904.
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United States
Alaska
Tanana
Fairbanks
Agreement to Abolish Rebating in Life Insurance
New York Life Equitable Life Assurance and Mutual Life announce a pact to end rebating on premiums. Grover Cleveland named referee with a 12000 dollar annual salary, shared by the three companies. Rebating violators face dismissal. Mor ton of Equitable credited with the idea.
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New York Life Insurance Company
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Mutual Life Company
Grover Cleveland
Cleveland
Thomas.b. Reed
Paul Morton
Building of country roads shows government support
A report from the office of public roads in the department of agriculture notes that 21 roads were built by the government nationwide in various sections. It lists costs by material with macadam at 98 cents per square yard maximum, 55 cents average. sand and clay 914 cents, burnt clay 20 cents, shell 34 cents. Projects by state include Ohio, Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Washington, Texas, Louisiana, and seven in Florida.
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Office of Public Roads
Department of Agriculture
Tesson
Ohio
Illinois
Missouri
Kansas
Washington
Texas
Louisiana
Florida
Peelle Named Chief Justice of Court of Claims
Justice Stanton Peelle has taken the oath as chief justice of the Court of Claims replacing the retired C C Noll. Samuel S Barney of Wisconsin was sworn in as associate justice in place of Justice Peelle.
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New Court of Claims
Stanton Peelle
United States Court of Claims
C. C. Noll
Samuel S. Barney
Wisconsin
Peelle
Too Good to Live
A patient fears a short life due to heart trouble. The doctor dismisses the worry and prescribes lifestyle changes. The patient insists on abstaining from smoking drinking and late hours, prompting the doctor to suggest nature take its course.
Not Easily Scared in Cautionary Housekeeper Exchange
A humorous dialogue features a housekeeper correcting a tramp who claims not to see a dog warning sign. The housekeeper emphasizes the warning is meant for such intruders, while the tramp remains unpersuaded and focused on the dog.
Traveling Exchange On Town Revival Sparks Gambler Silence
A Westerner recalls a religious revival in a town that supposedly drew gamblers to respect the church or risk losing patrons. The anecdote highlights a tension between faith and vice in a frontier setting.
Vestry Specials Report Mrs Pearson Kidney Cure
In Vestry Miss story Mr Pearson recounts his wife Mrs C W Pearson suffering kidney related disorders. He describes July spasms and doctor charges, then using Dodd's Kidney Pills cured her, restoring health and gaining about thirty pounds.
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C. W. Pearson
Pearson
Dodd
When Trouble Ends A Woman Steps On Top
Fragmentary dialogue quotes imply a thematic line about women prevailing after trouble. The voices Mr Thinkum and Mrs Stronghold discuss influence, suggesting a moral shift in hardship. The terse exchange centers on gender dynamics without concrete events or locations.
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Thinkum
Stronghold
North Western Station Agents Organize for Daily Duties
The North-Western Line publishes the North-Western Bulletin to aid station agents and other employees. Local Agent's Associations on each division discuss daily duties, traffic handling, and new methods, with management endorsing wider distribution of papers to improve industrial relations and promote merit-based advancement.
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Northwestern Line
North-Western Bulletin
Chicago ‘& North-Western Railway
North-Western Line
North-Western
Chicago & North-Western Railway
Chicago & North-Western Ry
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Czar
Morthly
Orville Berry
Carthage
Holp
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