Congressional notes on Pulaski Steuben statue bill and ethics memo
A collection of items reports a committee chairman receiving a letter from Senator Fairbanks urging passage of a House-approved appropriation to erect statues of Count Casimir Pulaski and Baron Steuben in Washington. It notes praise for Pulaski’s memory and the push from Indiana legislators and citizens, plus a warning to avoid political fund solicitation from government employees. Also included are brief mentions of staff travel and holiday departures.
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Senator Wetmore
Washington
Count Casimir Pulaski
Baron Steuben
Senate
House of Representatives
A. L. Brick
Congress
Indiana
Pulaski
Taski
George Washington
Rain Probable Today Across States With Wind Shifts
Weather forecast notes rain for Indiana on Saturday with brisk south winds and colder Sunday. Illinois expected rain Saturday, south winds near the lake, colder Sunday. Ohio outlook includes rain in the south and rain or snow in the north on Saturday, with colder Sunday. Local observations record varying wind and temperatures. Cheyenne reports blizzard conditions with eight inches of new snow and drifting. Union Pacific began snow plows to clear lines and predicts continued heavy snow and grazing disruption.
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Washington
Indiana
Ohio
Northwest
Cheyenne
Wyo
Union Pacific
Severe winter storm blankets western Nebraska Wyoming
Reports from railroad offices in Omaha indicate a severe storm of snow and wind across western Nebraska and Wyoming. Rain fell for several hours in Omaha this afternoon.
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Omaha
Neb
a @t
Nebraska
Wyoming
Movements of steamers in European ports
Plymouth report shows Moltke arriving from New York for Hamburg on December 1. Christiansand notes Oscar II from New York arriving December 19. Naples reports Nord America arriving from New York with Rhyn am also arriving December 19. London records Marquette sailing to New York on December 2. Liverpool lists Tauric sailing from Liverpool to New York on December 19.
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Moltke
New York
Hamburg
Pro- Christiansand
Oscar II
Naples
Nord America
Rhyn@am
Lom- London
Marquette
Liverpool
Tauric
Bromo Quinine Tablet label fragment noted
A fragmentary note references Eee Bromo Quinine Tablets with a line about two cent pricing on every box. The readable text is minimal and lacks full context or verifiable details.
Treaty with Cuba ratification deadline clears Senate talks
Washington reports indicate Senate foreign relations members will tackle the reciprocity treaty with Cuba after Christmas. The accord, needing ratification by January, offers broad reductions in American imports with a 20 percent U.S. tariff cut and 25 percent on Cuban imports, excluding tobacco. Havana dispatch notes Palma pushes early action as Topaze reaches Cuba amid Venezuela tension.
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Washington
Friends of the
United States
Cuba
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Republic of Cuba
New Island Republic
Mt Pares
British Minister Garden’s Picture of Conditions in the Republic
A London report from Lionel Garden, British minister at Havana, notes Cuba’s postwar progress. Sugar output rises from 20,000 tons in 1899 to 80,000 in 1901 and possibly 1,000,000 in the current crop. Tobacco, cattle, and exports grow despite limited foreign aid, amid rising U.S. competition. The dispatch urges English traders to adapt to U.S. influence and maintain Cuban market share.
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Washington
Cuba
Lionel Garden
Havana
United States
Arbitration hopes ease Venezuelan crisis amid imperial notes
The article reports on imperial responses to the Venezuelan dispute, with Britain signaling arbitration to protect powers' interests while Venezuela is kept out of terms. It cites London’s view of Caracas actions as questionable and notes Parliament inquiries on U S involvement and blockade implications amid German actions and naval concerns.
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Reuter
Great Britain
United States
Caracas
Castro
Bowen
Venezuela
London
Gibson Bowles
Balfour
Bowles
Lissa
France seeks equal treatment on Venezuelan claims
The Foreign Office states the note to Caracas requests only equal treatment for French claims since 1899, not preference. France offered to let Venezuelan courts decide, but now seeks the same advantages as Germany and Britain amid potential forcible collection. Holland may join allied action. Albany sails to LaGuayra to aid Minister Bowen and return.
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Foreign Office
Caracas
Venezuela
France
Germany
Great Britain
Pacific
Formosa
Liberte
Hague
Holland
Curacao
Dutch Minister Recalled. US Takes Charge of Venezuela Interests
A Brussels dispatch says Dutch minister to Venezuela Dr Van Leyden is recalled and Dutch interests in Venezuela are handed to US Minister Bowen. Bowen has taken charge at Caracas per Dutch minister request, while another note from Rome puts Italian claims against Venezuela at 2 million dollars.
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Brussels
Venezuela
Dr. van Leyden
United States
Bowen
van Leyden
Ilat
Willemstad
Curacao
Caracas
Italy
Rome
Judge rules against million prize claim for sunken Santo Domingo
United States Judge Edward B. Thomas invalidates Lieut Commander William H. Sutherland's $31,000,000 claim for prize money from the sunken Spanish steamer Santo Domingo. The case contrasts with Dewey's Manila Bay booty prizes, noting the Santo Domingo was grounded and burned on Cuban sands while Dewey's ships could be restored. The government contends only an equivalent value may be paid.
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New York
United States
Edward B. Thomas
William H. Sutherland
Navy
Eagle
Santo Domingo
Sutherland
Admiral Dewey
Manila Bay
Dewey
Cuba
Rich recluse Owen McCarton dies after 30 years in seclusion
Owen McCarton aged seventy of Oceanic New Jersey dies. A rich recluse he never left his home for thirty years due to an election bet tied to the 1872 Grant Greely campaign. He spent forty years in Oceanic, seldom seen by others, and kept to his vow even after a house fire threatened his rule.
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New York
Owen McCarton
Oceanic
N. J
Grant
Greely
McCarton
Guaranteed Cure for Piles with No Cure No Pay Claim
Advertising copy promotes Pazo Ointment as a guaranteed remedy for piles with a refund policy if it fails to cure any case. It claims cures in six to fourteen days, instant itch relief, and a single application providing ease, noting the product is a new remedy sold with a no cure no pay guarantee and a price of 20c.
All Stars Beat Ko-We-Bas In Close Victory
The All Stars triumphed over Ko-We-Bas by four points amid strong showings from multiple players across teams. High individual totals highlighted a competitive match with balanced scoring and teamwork on display.
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Suspected Bigamy Arrests Rock Chicago Business Agent
Frank Bernard Cooper a Western agent for several large eastern publishing houses was arrested in Chicago on a warrant charging bigamy. J A Yorston filed the warrant claiming Cooper could not remarry after a New York divorce. Cooper says his marriage occurred outside New York jurisdiction per attorney advice.
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Frank Bernard Cooper
J. A. Yorston
Yorston
Cooper
New York
Telegraphic Brevities From The Ledger Of Crises
New York banks transferred 320000 currency to New Orleans through the subtreasury with another shipment of 100000. Martin H. Bakkedal named receiver of the defunct Westby Wisconsin bank with a 100000 bond. Depositors to receive 75 to 80 percent. Habeas corpus writ in Jesse L Soh n case dismissed in New York. Ex police captain Daniel C Mona han on trial for accepting charges tied to tolerating disorderly houses. Louisiana purchase flag day observed with proclamations from state and territorial governors. Bishop W H Hare of Sioux Falls treated for internal injuries after a runaway. Temple Iron Company in Reading raised bonded debt from 2435000 to 3326000 to cover strike-related deficit. George F. Baer president. Thomas E Steele and Mrs Anna Miller linked to a Columbus Ohio blackmail case. Prominent figures involved.
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New York
New Orleans
Pruitt
Martin H. Bakkedal
Bank of
United States
W. H. Hare
Sioux Falls
Aberdeen
Temple Iron Company
Reading
George F. Baer
Thomas E. Steele
Anna Miller
United Fuse
Columbus
Yosterday
Scandal and indictments tied to forged paper schemes
Louis Stern a note broker with Chicago offices was arrested while allegedly trying to dispose of forged commercial paper worth about 7500. A former Philadelphia businessman is sought for forging the same paper. Authorities say at least 20000 of the fraudulent notes circulated, with a Chicago bank reportedly accepting 1800 of the paper bearing a defunct Philadelphia firm name. Separately, Republic Iron and Steel Company plans to make puddlers and finishers stock holders with potential board representation to be approved at the Columbus convention.
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Hitler
Louis Stern
Tacon
Chicago
Philadelphia
Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers
Republic Iron and Steel Company
Columbus
Rival for Jockey Club Winter Racing Inaugurated
In Cincinnati the American Turf Congress reorganized opposing the Western Jockey Club and invited major associations including Illinois Missouri and New Orleans. Officers elected were Fowler Creveling Helm Nixon with revised rules for admissions. Queen City Jockey Club allowed racing from Dec 20 to May 30. Other venues set specific windows. Newport hosts general offices and counsel Helm remains. New memberships may follow from horse breeders and owners groups.
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Western Jockey Club
American Turf Congress
Queen City Jockey Club
Newport
Illinois Jockey Club
Glenn Creveling
Chicago
Missouri Jockey Club
J. J. Ryan
St. Louis
Kansas City Jockey Club
F. K. Belt
Baltimore Racing Association
William Briest
New Orleans
John J. Ryan
Clem Creveling
H. E. Queen
Queen City
Baltimore
Judge Helm
Asounsel
Horse Breeders’ Protective Association
The
Horse Owners’ Association
Ban on prize fighting in Michigan statewide outlawing professional pugilism
Governor Bliss blocks the McGovern Corbett bout planned for Detroit warning Sheriff Dickson to prevent the event. He cites Michigan Supreme Court rulings and the statute prohibiting prize fights. Metropolitan club official Whitlam Considine argues the match is sparring and not a prize fight and says a similar bout will occur at Light Guard Armory next Friday while the law is tested.
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Mich
A. T. Bliss
Detroit
Metropolitan Athletic Club
Dickson
Wayne County
Supreme Court
Michigan
Bliss
Young’ Corbett
Terry McGovern
Whitlam Considine
McClelland and Toy Fight to Ten Round Draw
Pittsburg's Jack McClelland and Eddie Toy of San Francisco battled ten rounds in a draw. McClelland, arriving late after a bout in St Louis, pressed early as Toy reopened an eye wound and blood flowed throughout the match. Rounds four through six were even with fast work and heavy bloodshed as both surged for a knockout butfailed to land a decisive punch.
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Pittsburg
Jack McClelland
Eddie Toy
San Francisco
McClelland
McPadden
St. Louis
Toy
Jenkins Retains American Catch Wrestling Title in Buffalo
Tom Jenkins defended his American catch-as-catch-can title by defeating English champion Jim Parr in Buffalo. Parr took the first fall in seventeen minutes and thirty seconds with a trick move, while Jenkins won the second and third falls, delivering faster, more powerful offense and several rolling falls.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Tom Jenkins
Jim Parr
Parr
Jenkins
Canadian Champion Defeats Local Foes in Graeco-Roman Style
Gonthier, the Canadian champion, beat two local contenders in preliminary Graeco-Roman action. Joe Gans knocked out Howard Wilson of Philadelphia at the Scituate Athletic Club in Providence, after a third-round body shot. Indianapolis polo team debuts in their new home, defeating Elwood 8 to 0 amid improvements at the Cyclorama.
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Providence
R. L
Joe Gans
Howard Wilson
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Scituate Athletic Club
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Wilson
Indianapolis
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Racine
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Hall
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Paon
Suit Filed Against General Electric and Westinghouse
Daniel M. O’Callaghan, who withholds client names, filed suit accusing General Electric and Westinghouse of Sherman anti trust violations. He claims Thomson Houston firms’ plants and showrooms, though ThomsonHouston remains incorporated, were closed at various times. He alleges a March 1848 agreement to limit competition, regulate prices, exchange patent licenses, and divide sales territories.
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New York
Daniel M. O'Callaghan
General Electric Company
Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company
Thomson-Houston Company
Thomson
Union Pacific Pension List Published After Jan. 1
Omaha dispatch reports a vital list of Union Pacific Railroad employees to be pensioned after January 1. The list names many long serving men over twenty years, including prominent figures in passenger auditing and mechanical departments, with agents in the sea district and travel divisions noted.
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Neb
Union Pacific Railroad
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