Frye Introduces New Ship Subsidy Bill in Senate
Senator Frye unveiled a four title measure shaping ocean mail and general subsidies for U S vessels. The plan raises contract terms to fifteen years, sets multi tier rates by tonnage and speed, and requires American crews and training. It preserves defense usage and limits foreign ownership with treasury consent.
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Washington
Frye
United States
West Indies
Central America
Mexico
Secretary of the Treasury
Segregation of Anarchists Proposed in War Courts Measure
Sen Hoar offers resolution to seek a treaty allowing deportation to a territory for trials of those who conspire to overthrow governments or plot chief officials’ deaths. Hale and others propose naval court reforms, civilian witnesses, pay equalization, general courts martial, and marine enlistment increases. Additional bills cover conspiracy, mining stations, 160 acres for industrial plants, and unclaimed funds use.
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Washington
Hoar
Riga
Eek Hale
Army
Marine Corps
Continental
United States
Thurston
Gamble
Warren
Penrose
Coffee Poison Led Colorado Camp Cook to Quit
A camp cook explains coffee caused severe illness, including stomach trouble and eye problems. After hospital treatment for coffee poisoning, he switched to Postum for eighteen months, reporting full recovery, better sight, and no dyspepsia, attributing his improvement to quitting coffee.
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Colorado
Utente
Legislative notes on postwar reforms and infrastructure plans
Items include Freedmen's Bureau support for a home for aged and infirm colored people, a $15 000 annual appropriation from public lands for industrial education of women, a proposal to prohibit Chinese immigration, authorization of the Transalaskan Railroad, and a land laws code for the Territory of Wall with post office clerk salary classifications and an eight hour day for post office employees.
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Freedmen's Bureau
Mr. Money
Perkins
Teller
Alaska
Transalaskan Railroad Company
Mason
Territory of
Wall
Patrick Seeks Release Over Murder Forgeries Case
In New York a writ of habeas corpus was issued for Albert T. Patrick to appear in the Supreme Court next Wednesday. The petition argues he is illegally detained without a speedy trial, noting fourteen months in jail on a forged charge that shifted to murder, with bail set high and the original charge evolving during proceedings.
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New York
Albert T. Patrick
Supreme Court
Patrick
William M. Rice
Texas
Murfe
NEW RICH GOLD FIELD One Claim in the Tonopah District
San Francisco reports Tonopah Nevada as a remarkable new gold district in Nye county. Mining men estimate daily outputs near $50,000 with one claim delivering about $40,000 daily. Ore values run from $40 to $1,500 per ton, with high grades attracting Philadelphia capital. Transportation and water costs constrain operations while plans to pipe water and expand smelting facilities move forward.
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San Francisco
Cal
Tonopah
Nevada
Pacific Slope
Alaska
Cripple Creek
California
United States
New
Nye County
Virginia
Candelaria
Carson & Colorado
James Butler
Belmont
Nev
Monopon
Eir
Tonopah Mining Company
Sodaville
Comstock
Selby
Everett
Wash
Onoe
Rye Patch
Mving
Mizpah
Valley View
Mixpah
Philadelphia
Mrs Bonine Trial Clarifies Ayres Hip Wound Case
Judge Anderson upheld a district attorney objection to a hypothetical medical question in the Mrs Lolanda Bonine murder trial of James Seymour Ayres Jr. Dr Carr testified that hip wound location could not be materially influenced by whether the deceased was walking or running.
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Washington
Anderson
Lolanda Bonine
James Seymour Ayres, Jr
Carr
Ayres
Pela
German tariff bill sparks cross border tension
In Berlin the Russian finance minister De Witte warns the German tariff bill may trigger retaliation. German opposition paints the measure as selfish and isolationist, while government organs back the policy despite warnings of trade friction and possible escalation with Russia. Demonstrations by Poles and Emperor William's anger at Potsdam add to the tense climate as Reichstag debate looms.
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Berlin
M. de Witte
de Witte
Russia
Richter
Herr Richter
Count von Ballestrom
Reichstag
von Thielmann
Count von Buelow
Poland
Ahen
William
First Guards
Forsdam
von Gossler
Fliat
Deception Leads to License Revocation and Board Hearing
A license holder who lost an issue used chemicals to erase his name and substitute Albert E. Kirk, a veterinarian, prompting the board to revoke Kirk’s license and hear Shepherd’s testimony to determine possible actions. Harry S. Kiskadden faces board action for obtaining a license by claiming Huntington residency while allegedly living in Detroit.
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Erd
Albert E. Kirk
Kirk
Shepherd
Harry S. Kiskadden
Huntington
Detroit
Purchase of Rubber Shoes in Indianapolis Sets One Day Record
A single shoe store in Indianapolis reports 187 pairs sold by one clerk at 6 p.m. and another clerk near 100, amid a citywide rush as seventy one stores see extraordinary demand for rubber footwear. Downstairs shoppers faced rough streets after freezing snow and water. The piece then shifts to educational figures and local figures debating school naming, praising Beecher’s influence and suggesting honoring local educators or prominent figures like Bismarck and Booker T. Washington. Indianapolis, Dec. 7. U. L. SEE.
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Indianapolis
Dale Owen
Caleb Mills
Andy Wille
The
State University
Matthew Simpson
Asbury University
Wille
Ebenezer Sharp
Henry Coburn
John Wilkin
James M. Ray
Calvin Pletcher
Samuel Merrill
Cox
Sanders
Henry Ward Beecher
Simon Yandes
John Caven
Bismarck
Gladstone
Booker T. Washington
U L See Criticized on Prohibition in Journal Letter
W R Goodwin of Los Angeles defends Prohibitionists against "U L See" and asserts they oppose licensing and have never helped elect pro saloon candidates. He argues temperance remains a greater social curse than slavery, urges broader charity, and notes Prohibitionists in California align with temperance. Dec. 4, Los Angeles, Calif.
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Indianapolis Journal
U. L
California
Lee
U. S
Dr. Buckley
Mr. Low
Friends of
Temperance
W. R. Goodwin
Los Angeles
Cal
Beet sugar production and beet farming notes in Michigan
The Journal states nine tons of sweet beets yield a ton of sugar, with an acre giving sixteen to twenty five tons. Three workers are needed per acre. The Journal has urged duty reductions on one item. Currently thirteen beet sugar plants operate in Michigan.
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Indianapolis Journal
Michigan
Texas
Colorado
California
Havemeyer Trust
Cuba
W. A. Havemeyer
Chicago
Congress
United States
Mr. Havemeyer
Havemeyer
Sugar Trust
James M. Felts
Srushville
Ind
Oklahoma Gov Ferguson takes office amid fires of political reshuffle
Thomas B. Ferguson of Watonga becomes Oklahoma governor with no speech or promises. Officials from the Jenkins administration are expected to be removed immediately as new governance begins, while allied reports cover European political stances, diplomatic notes, and local civic debates on school naming and educational honors.
Revocation of Licenses Heard by State Medical Board
The State Medical Board will meet to consider revoking several doctors licenses in the state. E H Mendenhall of Abington Wayne county testifies why his license should be revoked, alleging a Wisconsin Eclectic Institute certificate. John E Ppe… will also be featured with claims about his credentials and license.
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State Medical Board
E. H. Mendenhall
Abington
Wayne County
Wisconsin Eclectic Institute of Milwaukee
Wees
John
Shev
State ministers urged to back McKinley Sunday appeal
W C Van Arsdel and Frank L Jones circulated a letter to ministers Sunday school superintendents and youth society presidents urging cooperation in raising funds on McKinley Sunday observed in all state churches on the third Sunday of January. Over 91000 has been received by Union Trust Company for the fund not counting Senator Fairbanks 1000 gift and other large contributions.
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W. C. van Arsdel
Frank L. Jones
Young People’s Societies
Union Trust Company
Senator Fairbanks
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Garfield
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