Canada to pay cost of Mer Tresps in Africa
Ottawa and parliament debate funding for African contingents in the Boer War era. Proposals include federal railway act reforms, insurance and bankruptcy measures, imperial costs for contingents, and a plan for government bank inspections. Speeches address railway regulation, labor, and military support with figures cited on expenditures and personnel.
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Canada
Parilament
Canadian Pacific
Ptutogatin
Canady
Africa
Cape Town
Senate
Conadteenrten
Fodern
Solaister
Steel replaces wood in railcar framing plans
A report notes that iron and steel are replacing timber in railway car framing. 500 swing beams unloaded near Santa Fe city coach shop illustrate the shift to steel for better strength and heat resistance, with steel components set to be used in future cars. A Danish steamer, the Davidia, wrecked near London while en route from Hamburg to Philadelphia, but crew were saved.
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Santa Fe
Courh
Engine information on locomotive flues and water effects
The article explains how water quality affects locomotive flue life, noting soft water lengthens life while alkali-rich water shortens it. It details flue construction, fitting, crimping, corking, and the evolution of corking machines, plus reuse of worn flues and repurposing old parts for posts and rails.
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Inda
Jong
Morgan outlines Nicaragua canal in senatorial speech
Senator John T. Morgan spoke in Mobile about the Nicaragua canal as a solution for a second arterial water route. He claimed engineering is feasible, Congress is favorable, and the Hepburn-Morgan bill has a majority in the House to pass soon. He praised the port’s value to Mississippi Valley and its link between Chicago and South American nations.
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Mobile
Alg
John T. Morgan
Nicaragua Canal
Gulf
Congress
Mississipp
Chicago
South America
Real Estate Transfers Listed for City Properties
Public notice details transfers of properties including lots on Quincy Street Pole Street Walter street Willmore Street and others. Transfers show buyers sellers names and amounts from 876 to 2500 and up to 1700 across various blocks and avenues including Eighth Avenue East Holiday's Addition and Guardian to Maggie Mary J Sullivan.
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C. B. Jewell
Quincy Etreet
James L Byers
Willam Moeser
Chaclea P
Walter
Alebert Wy Howler
Jackson Sires
Luna
Jos
Firebaugh
Sanionana
JM Thomas
Eighth Avenue East
Holiday
Maggie Mary J. Sullivan
Bank Doors Closed After National Examiner Visit
Canajoharie New York June 28 National Hank Examiner Graham examined the Carpajoharie National Bank this week and the bank closed its doors pending further investigation. It is believed the bank is solvent and will resume business shortly.
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Canajoharie, N
National Hank Examiner
Graham
Carpajoharie National Bank
Tts
Ees
Engineers and Engineers Tale in a Rock Island Depot
Fred Tes, chief clerk to the Rock Island division engineer, recounts a visitor seeking the chief engineer. Believing the chief out of town, Tes learns the man had mistaken the basement for the office and then realizes the visitor has found the engineer by the sound of voices through the pipes.
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Fred Tes
RW. Day
Rock Island Railroad
Rock Island
Tito
Aid
Mr. Tes
H E
Mr. Tex
Mr. Hes
Tin
Tve
Tes
Hilo in revolt over quarantine rules in Hawaii
Panic grips Hilo as residents rebel against government orders to stamp out the bubonic plague threat. They enforce their own quarantine, block landings and refuse shore communication for the steamer Kina. Government dispatches Attorney General Cooper, who is barred from landing.
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Honolulu
Victoria
B.C
Bile
Hilo
National Board of Health
Kina
Itien
Chitose
Kinig
Cooper
New Yorkers in Mexico Meet Diaz and Officials
American business delegation from the New York Equitable Life Assurance Society led by James H. Hipple and George F. Wilson meets President Diaz in Mexico City. They discussed U S Mexico relations, and paid respects to Vice President Mariscal and Finance Minister Limantour. Henry Chews of New York, age 36, accompanies them.
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Republic
Mexico
Diaz
James H. Hipple
George F. Wilson
New York
United States
Mexion
Carlox Hzeta
Salvador
California
Partovs Diness
Hin
Charles Hull
WarouRn
Hale River Valley
Schall
Hall
Alee
Yellow fever misdiagnosed in Vera Cruz region report
Delegates of the state board of health report the Orizaba area cases are not yellow fever but an acute form of malarial fever. Several new cases appear with near one percent fatality. Oriente bus line claims immunity while government postal stamps cannot keep up with demand.
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Baiza‘s
Oriziba
Board of Eal
Vera Crusang
Oriente Bui
Plague Alarm in Sydney Over Bubonic Cases in New Caledonia
Sydney reports twenty three bubonic plague cases in Noames the capital of New Caledonia. Authorities warn all Australian colonies to guard against imports. Two steamers bound for Victoria BC carried passengers from New Caledonia to Sydney before the situation was known, causing widespread alarm.
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New Caledonia
Sydney
Noames
Victoria
B C
Sidney
Flour Trust Plans Aiding Mills Raise Capital
A New York Herald report says plans to fund the United States Flour Milling Co. are near success. ALC Loring of the Northwestern Milling Co. will return home as the $1,250,000 working capital needed for Minneapolis mills under his control appears within reach. George Urban Jr. of Buffalo, head of the United States Poor Milling Co., will depart tonight and is said to sign papers bringing in funds. Conflicting statements followed about minority interests and stock ownership, with assurances that further delays are unlikely. The Northwestern Milling Co. elected Loring president, planning an amalgamation with the Minneapolis Flour Manufacturing Co. and a shift to a capital strategy that avoids further losses. The Daisy and Deloth mills may close. the Great Lakes mills will operate only eight months annually. An era of transition and market risk looms.
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New York
Sun
United States Flour Milling Company
ALC
Loring
Northwestern Milling Company
Afinnespolis
George Urban, Jr
Buffalo
United States Poor Milling Company
Hecker Jones-Jewell Miles Company
Urban
Jacob Ames
Syracuer
Thomas A. McIntyre
United States Vue Billing Company
McIntyre
Mhe
Minneapolis
Minneapolis Flour Manufacturing Company
Northwestern Mullin Company
Willise
Syviense
Daisy
Milwaukee
Deloth
Lake Superior
Favoritism Charged in Railroads Handling of Freight
A Senate Commerce Committee hearing heard from Milwaukee Secretary Frank Baty of the National Miter Association and others supporting an interstate commerce law amendment. Testimony claimed railroads favor large interests, disadvantaging oil, wheat exports, and mills, with accents on discriminatory rules and rate changes benefiting Standard Oil and city firms.
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Washington
Jan
Senate Committee On Commerce
Frank Baty
Milwaukee
National Miters Association
National League of Industrial Associations
Inter-mate Commerce Commission
Tillman
Barry
Sugar Trust
Northwest
Intercat
Standard Oil Company
Berry
Minneapolis
Barrygino
Middle West
Chicago
Dinner for von Holleben Honors Chicago German Colony
Baron von Holleben the German ambassador to the United States was guest of honor at a Chicago German Colonial society dinner at the Hotel Bismarck. Tables were elaborate and served in German style. The society promotes German colonial possessions and includes members worldwide.
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Chicago
Baron von Holleben
United States
German Colonial Society
Hotel Bismarck
Colonial Society
Vancouver Waterfront Sale Under New York Syndicate
A New York syndicate plans to own two miles of Vancouver waterfront in a project valued near two million dollars. The deal, seen as a major upgrade for deep water shipping, aims to parcel the front for docks and future manufacturing plants. About 1000 workers are connected to the venture, with a tentative investment and property transfer moving through Vancouver after weeks of negotiations.
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New York Capital
Vancouver
B. C
Vanderblite
Ow York
Through & Luray
San Francis
New York
Tete
Mwet & #ystern
Dorks
Planta
Rhode Island Dems Vote Over W J Bryan Adireseed Controversy
Rhode Island Democratic state committee refuses to allow W J Bryan to address a university audience amid objections from college officials. The dispute centers on Bryan insulting remarks by a circus division report and concerns that his speech could influence student sentiment and endowment prospects.
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State Committee
Rhode Island
W. J. Dream
Unio
Brive Tanlyers
Tr Bryan
Rescued the Crew From a Waterlogged Vessel
The steamer Lisbonese arrived from Brazilian ports and reported the British schooner Alan A. McIntyre abandoned in a waterlogged condition on January 7 near Pensacola bound for St Croix. The Allan A. McIntyre signaled in a gale but drifted, while five nestnets were aboard. Separately, Eamand Rees Engta, son of Rees Engta, remained very weak and is thought to be near death in New Haven.
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New York
Brazil
Somerville
Alan A. Mcintyre
Allan A. McIntyre
Pensacola
St. Croix
West Indies
Dangaty
Phelps
New Haven
Conn
Eamand
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