Fragments of Western News Reflect Tumult in Mines and Towns
A sprawling sweep of brief items reports accidents and deaths in Colorado Oregon Montana and Idaho. Notable notes include Dominic Consletti fatally struck by a falling rock at an Irinidad mine and a mining plant shutdown at the Ada Mont Copper Mining Co. endangering 1500 workers. Arbor Day plans in Springs and Arbor-related resolutions appear amid robberies, court actions, and local governance debates.
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City Ecounell
Organie Consletti
Dominic
Irinidad
Cole
Plana
Springs
Bros
Smith
EB. Sprule
Leadville
Congress Week In 1902 Cuban Reciprocity Debates Continue
The issue dominates both houses with sharp exchanges over the Cuban reciprocity bill. Senators Spooner Quarles and Dulliver oppose while speakers like Hitt and Long push the measure. The Chinese exclusion bill faces criticism from Minister Wu and others, and amendments on senatorial elections stir the Senate. House action focuses on a pension for McKinley’s widow as the week progresses.
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Willim M. Smith
Michigan
Spooner
Quarles
Wisconsin
Dulliver
Low
Bentesigar
Sir. Morris
Minnesota
Tin Day
Dail
Der
Texna
Str
Spurieman
Mondell
Wyoming
House
Hitlof Hiltnol
Foreign Affairs Committee
Mate
Wndmarke
Hitt
Sulzer
Secretary of State
Louisiana
Louisisaa
South Africa
Senate
Depew
Congress
A. Long
Kansas
Shafroth
Colorado
Messrs. Loud, Smith
Iilinole
Swanson
Virginia
Gonate
Harbor
Frye
United States
J. C. Parker
Arkansas
Moar
Houke
Mckinlay
China
Mutebet
Oregon
Taller
Foraker
Gbb
Massachusetts
Chinowe
Mason
Pensions Committee Advances Increases for Disabled Veterans
A committee report favors raising monthly pensions for disabled veterans from seven to eleven dollars and adjusting the annual pension appropriation. The panel also recommends a separate rise for permanently disabled veterans and a temporary change to inauguration date. The House Judiciary panel of Maine, Jarwen, and Alabama delegates voted to send the measure to the full chamber without recommendation.
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Sepate
Alea
Chika
Enmuittes
Roy
Chinese Curios Added to American Museum in New York
The American Museum of Natural History in New York adds a rich collection of Chinese curios and art gathered by Dr. Berthold Laufer. The first installment includes a carved state bedstead, expensive household articles, paintings, ivory gaming pieces, embroidered garments, intricate head gear, and stage masks. The adjoining Corean exhibit features a model farmhouse, tools, implements, dress, and weapons, highlighting the museum’s Chinese department as a major educational asset.
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American Museum of Natural Foes
New York
China
Berthold Laufer
Far East
Daredevil Vandervoort Loops The Loop At Coney Island
A crowd watched Robert Vandervoort, an electrician, loop the loop on a specially crafted bicycle at Sea Beach Palace, reaching 22 miles per hour and completing the ride in about 2.5 seconds. The apparatus featured a 38 foot incline, 21 foot loop, and no brakes, relying on gravity and momentum to complete the stunt safely.
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Coney Island
Robert B. van Hervoort
Coney Telang
Sea Beach Palace
Vandervoort
Prescott
French Statesman in Trouble for Burglar Claim
French minister of finance M. Calllaux faced a comic mishap in Paris when he tried a garden shortcut to reach the minister of marine's home opposite the Louvre. The gate was locked he scaled the railing the sentry threatened him with a bayonet and he claimed to be minister of justice. The minister of marine rescued him from the guard house preventing arrest as a burglar.
Eighteen Great Grandmother Minnie Davis of Omaha
Minnie Davis of Omaha holds a world record as an 18 great grandmother at 45. She married at 12 and became a mother at 14, a grandmother at 28, and a great grandmother at 45. A Boston native, she has lived in Nebraska since 1868 and has a long line of descendants including children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren across several states.
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Mire
Minnie Davis
Omaha
Davis
Boston
Nebraska
Ellis
Council Bluffs
Rigby
New Dead Sea Found by Dr Sven Hedin in Tibet
A newly discovered sea in Tibet described by Dr Sven Hedin is vast yet shallow requiring a half mile wade to reach a boat and another half mile to drag it. The feature is its immense salt content and boat oars turning white as chalk with river spray leaving candle-like droplets.
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Sven Hedin
Tibet
Caricature fuels Finns’ anger at Russian governor Bobrikof
Finnish reaction to Gen. Bobrikoff grows hostile as reports claim attempts on his life, broadcasts of cruel caricatures spread fear and revulsion, and authorities pursue the photographer behind the horned portrait amid arrests and weak convictions.
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Bobrikof
Finland
Bobrikot
Hades
Royal heir born in Tu pan as Mikado’s grandson
An eight month old infant, described as the royal personage of Tu pan, is acknowledged as the grandson of the present mikado. The fragile text notes the child’s age and lineage, with scattered references to names and places that indicate a royal birth announcement from a distant empire.
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The
File Royal Bighves
Perino Mioht
Mikado
Tupan
Ty Hie
Youngeed Belt
Hrane
Bas & Dite Bure
Engilah
Freweh Guyernvewne
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