Week in Review From National and International Events
The issue notes recess for two weeks by the U S Supreme Court on the 21st, and reports on Admiral Ludlow’s recovery in Oakdale. It covers international moves including Nymphe's likely voyage to St Louis for the exposition and Bryan's Rome audience with Pope Pius X. Also listed are state bars on bonds, a Longfellow monument bill, Grand Rapids and Chicago court actions, and preparations for the Lewis and Clark centennial exposition in Portland Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal T. Lewis
Georgia Supreme Court
Greensboro
William J. Bryan
Senators Debate Cuba Trade and Panama Expo
The senate opened with petitions to expel Reed Smoot from Wisconsin, Cuba reciprocity bills discussed, and plans announced for a Lewis and Clark expo in Oregon with a 2500 appropriation. House actions included fiscal 19% appropriations, Panama delegation funding, and adjournment after varied debates.
Senator Teller proposes probate courts in Indian Territory
A congressional bill introduced on the 11th by Senator Teller would establish probate courts in Indian Territory. The report covers other items including a surgeon critic ill in Manchester New Hampshire, a hanging in Peoria for a murder, and various lawsuits, crimes, and appointments dated the 11th to the 13th with multiple named individuals and places.
Waterloo dairyman killed as train strikes wagon
H L Carpenter of Waterloo Iowa died and Harry Conrad injured when an Illinois Central train struck the wagon on the 14th. Fire destroyed the Davis Gasoline Engine Co plant in Waterloo causing 60000 dollars in loss. Foster Armstrong piano factory burned in Rochester New York with about 100000 loss. Telluride miners vote to continue strike until an eight hour day is agreed. managers refuse union recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Carpenter
Waterloo
Harry Conrad
Carpenter
Ilinois Central
Congress
Iowa Northern Federal District
Davis Gasoline Engine Co
Foster-Armstrong
Rochester
N. Y
Telluride
Col
Senate Cuba bill dominates three sessions on the 15th
Debates in the Senate and House on the 15th covered the Cuban reciprocity bill with speakers including Perkins Simmons Riccumber Patterson and Aldrich. House discussions touched rural free delivery Panama recognition and a deep waterway plan. A San Francisco transport arrived with troops, a civil service president’s funeral occurred, and indictments against Chicago policy shop keepers were voted. The Cuba reciprocity bill passed the Senate 57 to 18 the next day amid extensive debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Perkins
California
Simmons
North Carolina
RicCunber
North Dakota
Patterson
Colorado
Aldrich
Lolliver
Canada
Panama Canal
Great Lakes
Gulf of Mexico
United States
Sherman
San Francisco
Cal
Manila
Nagasaki
Honolulu
Army
John R. Proctor
Civil Service Commission
St. John’s Church
Washington
D. C
Rock Creek Cemetery
Roosevelt
Chicago
Citizens’ Association
Leopold Mayer
Cuba
Spooner
Bailey
House
Frank D. Bittinger
Nicaraagua Land Co
Julius M. Nissan
Arthur J. Herbst
Prohibition Party
Kansas City
National French Draft Horse Association
St. Louis
August Batteen
Alamakee
County
Batteen
Senhouse
Illinois Woman Acquitted in Laudanum Poisoning Case
Mrs. Nancy K. Hill of East St. Louis was exonerated of poisoning Fred Sauer who left a will naming her as beneficiary. State witness Mina Scharfenberg admitted inconsistency in prior statements, testified to laudanum use in small doses, and then the case was dismissed with a verdict of acquittal by the jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East St. Louis
Fred Sauer
Hill
Mina Scharfenberg
George O. Purdy
Farmer
Grand Jury
Belleville Miner Struck by Freight Train No 722
Alois Geyer a section hand on the Missouri Central was killed near the Walnut mine south of Belleville when he stepped on a track as a St Louis bound freight No 722 approached. Engineer F H Whitsell testified Geyer and Phil lip Brown were clearing snow from switches. Geyer age about 32 resided in Belleville lifelong survived by his wife. Inquest suggested possible suicide amid troubled family relations and prior threats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alois Geyer
Minois Central
Walnut Mine
Belleville
Geyer
Phillip Brown
F. H. Whitsell
St. Louis
Railroad chief denies sale to Hamilton Dayton group
General Manager Gridley of the Chicago Peoria and St Louis railroad rejects reports of a sale to the Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton line and states no offers have been received. The line will allow other roads to use its tracks to St Louis for the World's fair business. Adjutant General Scott announces John V Clinnan as inspector of rifle practice for the Fifth Infantry with rank of captain. Albert E Butler is re elected first lieutenant of troop C First Cavalry. Clayton Hardy, who escaped from Illinois State Penitentiary Chester last December, surrendered in Indianapolis and asked to be sent back after his parents refused to recognize him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gridley
Chicago
Peoria & St. Louis
Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton
Chicago, Peoria ,& St. Louis
St. Louis
Adjt
Scott
John V. Clinnan
Fifth Infantry
Butler
Albert E. Butler
First Cavalry
Clayton Hardy
Illinois
Chester
Indianapolis
Ind
Life Term For Murder In County Court
A county circuit court sentenced to natural life for the murder of his stepmother Mrs Adam Link and Newton Harris last June. Judge Harry Higbee imposed the term at the Chester penitentiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teller
Indian Territory
Dennis M. Bradley
Manchester
N. H
John McCrea
William Murphy
Peoria
Ill
John J.berry
Ramona
Kas
Charles Hapgood
Berry
Hapgood
M. V. Coons
Cleveland
Montgomery
Chautauqua
Fred Mink
Pike County
Tll
Adam Mink
Newton Harris
Harry Higbee
Chester
Anna B. Leimbach
Vincennes
Ind
Virginia
Cleveland Abney
Marion Mefford
Maggie
Jacob A. Clatz
The
Midland
Kas.) College
St. James Lutheran Church
Gettysburg
Evanaville
George H. Menke
Holland
Model Milling Co
Omaha
Neb
Whiting
Bank of Whiting
Cassidy & Whiting
W. S. Buchanan
New York
United States
Panama
Copley
Western Federation
Wag
Agth
Thamt
Adam Link
Indictment for Laura Capping in Husband Murders in Gelesburg
The jury in Gelesburg charged Laura Capping with murdering her husband whose body was found in his backyard on November 11 with the face badly mutilated by rats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gelesburg
Laura Capping
Chicago Woodworker Kills Wife Then Shoots Self
James Koterba a woodworker of 1101 South Keysie Avenue Chicago fatally shot his wife as she slept and then shot himself in the head. He was removed to a hospital in a dying condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Koterba
Keysie Avenue
Chicago
Robbery suspects jailed after Noble post office heist
Federal prisoners John Rummer John Waley and Walter Coslin were jailed in Springfield after arrest in Grayville for robbing Noble Post Office on December 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San
John Rummer
John Waley
Walter Coslin
Springfield
Grayville
Noble
Luther Himmelberger burglary ends in nitroglycerin blast
In Cairo a burglary at Himmelberger and Friants lumber dealers nearly wrecked the office when burglars used nitroglycerin to blow open a safe. They secured $300 in cash from the stash after the blast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Himmelberger & Friants Company
Cairo
Investigation Reveals 5 Million Shortage In Chicago Bureau
Investigation uncovers a five million dollar shortage in Chicago’s special assessment bureau. Haskins and Sells, noted expert accountants, were hired to audit the municipal books and verify the discrepancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haskins & Sells
Special Assessment Bureau
Municipal Government of
Chicago
Chicago Cold Wave Brings Destitution and Suffering
Destitution and suffering followed the recent cold wave in Chicago as temperatures plunged to thirteen degrees below zero marking a record low. Residents faced extreme conditions, with power and shelter struggles amid the severe weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Fire at Dorchester destroys public school building
A blaze at Dorchester destroyed the public school, causing an estimated loss of 4600 dollars with 1600 dollars insured. Investigators attribute the fire to a defective flue, with no injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorchester
Speculation Over Gen Reyes Response to Loomis Speech
Washington experts discuss how Loomis remarks on Colombia's Hagnerian treaty stance might influence Gen. Reyes special envoy in Washington. Reyes, preparing a state department statement, plans to argue Panama must assume its share of the Colombian debt, with filing expected soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reyes
Colombina
Washington
Loomis
Quill Club
New York
Colombia
Gen. Reyes
Department
Loomis Speech on Panama Policy and Americanizatio n
Assistant Secretary of State Loomis spoke in New York detailing U S policy on Panama and the Hay Herran treaty. He argued Bogota rejected ratification, warned of French canal rights being threatened, and stressed peaceful power alongside arbitration and national deference to U S leadership in the region. He praised U S restraint toward Latin America while urging continued aid and moderation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loomis
New York
Washington
Quill Club of
Panama
Bogota
Colombia
Congress
United States
Can
France
Central
South America
Reciprocity Bill Passes Senate to Enact Cuba Treaty
Washington December 17 The senate voted 57 to 18 to pass the reciprocity treaty with Cuba carrying it into effect The measure reduces duties by 20 percent on Cuban imports to the United States and cuts Cuban duties on U S goods 20 to 40 percent After approval the senate set holiday recess from December 19 to January 4 and President Pro tempore Frye announced final passage at 4 46 with 57 to 18 views of the debate centered on party lines and policy among Spooner and Bailey leading figures
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Cuba
Spooner
Baildy
Bailey
United States
Dingley
House
Berkeley Official Admits Large University Deficit
W A McKowen secretary of the state university board of regents confessed to President Wheeler that he is a defaulter to about $20 000 and perhaps more Most funds were squandered at the race track He was suspended and arrested after attempting to pay a racing debt with a check payable to him by Mrs Phoebe Hearst The check for 1160 was handed to bookmaker John Davis for markers on races Davis received 40 as change and deposited the check revealing the scheme
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkeley
Cal
W. A. McKowen
Board of Regents of
the State University
Benjamin Ide Wheeler
MeeKowen
Wheeler
McKowan
Phoebe Hearst
McKowen
John Davis
Davis
Western National Bank
Percheron Horse Exhibit Prizes At World’s Fair
The American Percheron Horse Breeders and Importers association issued a circular by President H. G. McMillan and Secretary George W. Stubblefield highlighting 8,430 in regular and special prizes for Percherons at the World's fair. They say it will be the greatest live stock exhibit seen and expect larger or better displays elsewhere in years to come. The association adds 2,225 to the 6,205 offered by the exposition, with hopes of further liberal prizes as enthusiasm grows for strong representation in each class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Percheron Horse Breeders and Importers’ Association
George W. Stubblefield
Hawes resigns from St. Louis police board
Jefferson City Mo December 17 Harry B Hawes wired Gov Dockery to resign from the St Louis board of police commissioners effective immediately Richard Hanlon a St Louis millinery firm head was named successor Hawes resignation seen as a step toward a gubernatorial bid His term expires January 1 1907 Washington December 17 at Minister Allen's request Sean reports rioting remains under inquiry amid Korean water dispute
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
Harry B. Hawes
Dockery
St. Louis
Presidin
Police Board
Hawes
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Jarvis
Supreme Court of the United States
Nicoll Ludlow
Oakdale
L 1
Kiel
Nymphe
Hoar
Washington, D. C
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
United States Supreme Court
Missouri
Chicago Drainage Canal
Lake Michigan
Superior Court
Grand Rapids
Mich
Everett Mallory Culver
Senator Clark
Montana
New York City
BE. M. Culver
Justice Maddox
Supreme Court
London
Mabel Russell
William Brown
Treasury Department
Indian Bureau
Oklahoma
Flora
Village Point
B. C
United States Potters’ Association
Joseph G. Lee
H. A. Keefer
James G. Goodwin
East Liverpool
William Jennings Bryan
Rome
Pope Pius X
Mr. Bryan
Mer. Kennedy
American College
New York State Board of Canvassers
Albany
Pittsburg
Rocky Island & Pacific
Colorado Springs
W. T. Mallett
Vandalia Railroad
Benjamin PR. McKean
Vandalia Road
H. I. Miller
Rock Island
House Committee On Industrial Arts and Expositions
Williamson
Portland
Ore
Pacific Coast
Yankee
Topeka
Atlantic Training Squadron
Hampton Roads
Minneapilis
New Orleans
Pury
Wisconsin
Reed Smoot
Utah
Mitchell
Oregon
Tawney
Industrial Arts and Expositions Committee
Louisiana
Bard
McCreary
Kentucky
Republic of
van Voorhis
Ohio
Appropriations Committee
Foster
Thomas J. Atkins
William S. Buchanan
Texas
House of Representatives
Depew
Lodge
Isthmian Canal
Republic of Panama
Illinois State
Bluff
Wife
Chicagoa
Harrisburg
Asst. Sec’'Y Loomis’ Speeck
Marseiles
San Leonardo
Philadelphia
Cetio
Guban
Board of Regents
California State University
Percheron
Harry Hawes
Corean Wate
Dee
Allen
Sean
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