Safety fees and public sentiment in a shifting world
In three years six of 32 million travelers in Pullman cars were killed, a figure cited to justify safety costs. Washington seeks to persuade Russia that the US is not hostile, while Russians overlook American public sentiment voiced in a free press. Port Arthur bottling-up efforts fail like those at Santiago, and precision in stopping is hard without diagrams and favorable conditions.
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Washington
Russia
United States
America
Port Arthur
Santiago
Pope to reform church art and music standards
The pope has begun reforming church music and now plans to reform church art. He intends to banish secular subjects and exclude statues and paintings not meeting top artistic standards from churches.
What made Rudolph a criminal in his boyhood years
A writer questions whether Rudolph’s criminality stems from actions or omissions in his youth and suggests studying root causes of crime rather than relying on Bertillon measurements. The remark implies concern over preventive social factors and criticizes current investigative focus.
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Rudolph
Juvenile Courts Spread Across Large U.S. Cities
The first established juvenile court system has inspired rapid adoption nationwide. Within five years, most large U.S. cities operate independent tribunals for minors, dating from Chicago’s early enactment.
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United States
Chicago
Statue name changes in Paris honor Lafayette figure
The project to erect a bronze Lafayette statue in Square du Carrousel is announced. The name Lafayette is assumed by M. de Pourcet de Lahune, grand nephew of Edmond de Lafayette the great general's grandson.
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Lafayette
France
United States
du Carrousel
M. de Pourcet de Lahune
M. Edmond de Lafayette
Manchuria compared in size to U.S. states and grain belt
The article notes Manchuria lies north of latitudes matching Manitoba and North Dakota and covers 362,310 square miles. It is just 10,000 square miles smaller than the combined area of Minnesota Nebraska South Dakota and North Dakota. It exceeds California and equals Texas Alabama and Louisiana combined, with vast untouched wheat lands in the north and a possible wheat area rivaling the United States.
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Manchuria
Manitoba
North Dakota
South Dakota
Minnesota
Nebraska
California
Texas
Alabama
Louisiana
United States
Greek Language Section Leader Named at Exposition Congress
At the Louisiana Purchase Exposition a congress of arts and science will include a Greek language subdivision. Martin L. D'Oage of the University of Michigan has been invited to serve as chairman and has accepted.
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Louisiana Purchase Exposition
Congress of Arts and Science
Martin L. D’oage
University of Michigan
Rich cotton lands in Oklahoma and Indian Territory
The southern half of Oklahoma and Indian Territory hold some of the souths richest cotton lands. Oklahoma produced 218,390 bales in 1902 and about the same in 1903. Indian Territory exceeded 200,000 bales in 1902 with a smaller figure in the past year. Acreage will rise this year and favorable weather could push output past prior records. The regions are free from boll weevil, unlike Texas fields.
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Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Texas
English Adventurer Barrington Convicted of Murder in Missouri
F. Seymour Barrington, linked to Grace Cochran, was found guilty by a Clayton jury of murdering James P. McCann who had befriended him. Barrington, who faced prior public rebuke and leniency attempts, calls the verdict outrageous and claims the law pursues him to the gallows.
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F. Seymour Barrington
Grace Wilhelmina Cochran
Kansas City
St. Louis
Wells
Clayton
James P. McCann
Barrington
Acwen
Abey
Senate Philippine Shipping Regulation Debate Prolonged
The Senate debated the Philippine shipping bill with amendments delaying its effect by one year and considered broader Philippine policy and Russo Japanese War topics. Many private pension bills passed as the chamber adjourned for the day.
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House
District of Columbia
United States
Philippine Islands
Lind
Minn
Minnesota
Great Lakes
Lake Michigan
Quarles
Stanley
Kentucky
Congress
Sims
Dem
Tenn
St. Senate
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Depew
Nelson
Messrs. Gorman
Clay
Martin
Patterson
Bacon
Indian Territory
Mr. Stephens
Texas
Dawes Commission
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Overstreet
Committee On
Post Offices
Secretary of Commerce and Labor
Barrington found guilty of first degree murder in McCann case
F Seymour Barrington, Englishman posing as an aristocrat, was convicted of first degree murder for killing James P. McCann and whiting his body in an abandoned quarry at Bonfils Saint Louis County. Barrington called the verdict an outrage as the trial concluded in Clayton Missouri. A Tokio dispatch notes a prince may attend the St Louis exposition opening by mikado order. Dr J T Millspaugh was named president of Los Angeles State Normal School. Morris Rothschild of Leavenworth Kansas died of pneumonia in Kansas City Missouri.
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James P. McCann
Bonfils
St. Louis County
Clayton
Barrington
Tokio
Japan
J. T. Millspaugh
Winona State
Kas
New York Strike Brings 2000 Laborers to Halt Work
More than two thousand laborers on New York structures walked out on the seventh amid a dispute between the Master Builders' association and the Laborers' Protective union. The stoppage followed notices extending the workday from eight to ten hours.
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New York
Master Builders’ Association
Laborers’ Protective Union
Mob Executes Richard Dixon in Springfield Jail Yard
Richard Dixon, accused of shooting Policeman Charles Collins, was taken from the Springfield Ohio jail by a mob on the night of the 7th and shot in the jail yard. His body was hung to a telegraph pole. The Japanese legation in Rome received a dispatch on the 7th reporting two Russian batteries damaged during the bombardment of Vladivostok on the 6th.
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Richard Dixon
Charles Collins
Springfield
Rome
Vladivostock
Senate and House Act on Army Bill and Public Debates
Senate discussed amendments to the army bill affecting provisional troops in the Philippines and the adjutant general's office consolidation. The bill now includes a raise for the engineer corps and remains pending at adjournment. House actions included passage of 32 claim bills and debate on an American register for the ship Beaumont.
Sensational Testimony in Smoot Protests Case
Senator Reed Smoot inquiry features Francis M. Lyman, president of the Twelve Apostles, admitting church governance details. Lyman, blunt and openly speaking, notes Utah people generally know about plural wives, while Smoot may not. Witnesses Kennedy, Matthews, Merrill Jr., and Lyman conclude as Hoar probes declarations. committee adjourns till Wednesday.
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Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections
Reed Smoot
Utah
Francis M. Lyman
Apostles of the
Mormon Church
Smith
Mr. Lyman
Kennedy
Matthews
Charles Merrill
Apostle Merrill
Smoot
Senator Smoot
Burrows
Senator Hoar
Apostle
Apostle Lyman
Porto Rico lighthouse chief arrested on intimidation charges
Lieut. Commander William G. Cutler in charge of the Porto Rico lighthouse service was arrested Tuesday on a complaint by former Nina lighthouse tender crew members alleging false imprisonment and intimidation. He was released on bail and given a hearing Tuesday afternoon. A warrant is out for Capt. Hyam of the Nina, aboard the vessel en route to Pensacola, Florida.
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San Juan
P. R
William G. Cutler
Porto Rico
Nina
Cutler
Hyam
Pensacola
Fla
Draper Named New York Education Commissioner
Albany March 9 The Republican caucus chose Dr Andrew S Draper president of Illinois University and former superintendent of public instruction as education commissioner for a six year term. He will be elected Wednesday at the legislature's joint session.
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Andrew
Draper
Albany
N.Y
Andrew 8. Draper
Illinois University
Insurance Companies Victorious In Illinois Case
Circuit Judge B R Burroughs at Belleville sustained the demurrer to the amended bill of complaint filed by Attorney General Hamlin in the so called insurance case. He sought to force 112 insurers in St. Clair and Madison counties to quit rate fixing. Hamlin appealed, and the matter heads for the appellate court and likely the supreme court.
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B. R. Burroughs
Belleville
Hamlin
St. Clair
Madison
M.F. Zent
Insurance Compact Manager
Hast St. Louis
Burroughs
Windsor merchant finds his son dead after lightning strike
J L Johnson of Windsor finds his son Earl dead in the dark after a lightning bolt struck near a tree. The father and another son carry the body to a nearby house in a futile attempt to revive him. The trunk was struck and the hat and shoes torn, with large black marks on Earl’s face.
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J. L. Johnson
Windsor
Earl
William
Hfe
A Horrible Death At Upper Alton Fire Fatal
Jesse Francis aged 19 died from extensive burns after an epileptic seizure caused him to fall into a wood fire at the home of J L Harris east of Upper Alton. The victim, a dairy farm hand, was found face down in the flames as he prepared for supper. The house caught fire from burning clothing and was saved with difficulty.
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Jesse Francis
J. L. Harris
Upper Alton
J. H. Harris
Three Men Hurt as Schleuter Building Section Collapses
Three men James Barry James Hogan and Henry Koehler were injured when part of the Schleuter building in Alton under construction collapsed. They were taken to St. Joseph's hospital and given non fatal prognoses. Investigation found freezing mortar on the second story caused the wall to give way as bricks slid out.
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Schleuter
Alton
James Barry
James Hogan
Henry Koehler
St. Joseph’s Hospital
East St. Louis Driver Dies After Night Attack
Henry Clemens employed by F. J. Kurrus Livery and Undertaking Co. was struck while sleeping and died. Police have made several arrests. Chief Purdy seeks the attacker. The livery firm offers a $500 reward for arrest and conviction of the assailants.
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Henry Clemens
F. J. Kurrus Livery & Undertaking Co
East St. Louis
Purdy
Livery Company
Illinois Press Association backs union with Historical Society
At the annual meeting in Galesburg, on Gen. Smith Atkins of Freeport's request, members decided to unite with the State Historical Association and aid in securing historical material. The annual address was given by H. N. Wheeler of the Quincy Journal.
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Illinois State Press Association
Galesburg
Smith T. Atkins
Freeport
State Historical Association
H. N. Wheeler
Quincy Journal
Arrest Follows Acquittal in Cairo Killings
Thomas O Neal was charged with killing Cornelius after an acquittal. Sheehan, acquitted by a Cairo jury, was rearrested on assault with intent to kill Mike Egan.
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Thomas O’neal
Cornelius
Sheehan
Cairo
Mike Egan
Nine injured in head on collision near Carbondale
Nine persons were injured in a head in collision on the Illinois Central near Texas Junction five miles from Carbondale. None was seriously hurt.
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Texas Junction
Carbondale
Charles Hendrix Found Dead in Greenville Home
Charles Hendrix hanged himself at his Greenville residence. His body was discovered by his daughter amid reports he was mentally unbalanced.
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Charles Hendrix
Greenville
Fire destroys Wiese residence near Irvington
The residence and household effects of Henry Wiese near Irvington burned while the family attended church. Little insurance was carried.
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Henry Wiese
Irvington
Workman's Skull Crashed In Metropolis Emery Wheel Accident
William Spencer was fatally injured at a Metropolis spoke factory by the bursting of an emery wheel. The accident occurred during work hours and details describe the fatal head injury sustained at the factory.
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Metropolis
William Spencer
Winskull
American Diplomacy Awe and Alarm in Europe
St Petersburg reports sharp European misgivings about U S policy. An American press quote says the unknown quantity is Secretary Hay and labels U S diplomacy as aggressive and startlingly sudden, likening the situation to an algebraic equation where the unknown x is Hay.
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St. Petersburg
United States
Europe
State Department
Hay
China
Acord
Washington
Marchand says Waldersee aimed to claim Chinese province link
In Paris on March 10 Col. Marchand, famed for Fashoda, cites an interview in which Waldersee allegedly sought to fold Chi Li into German Shan Tung via repeated Russian objections. He recalls close ties with Waldersee, notes compliments to Marchand, and says Waldersee avoided public views on the current war, pursuing German aims quietly.
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Paris
Marchand
Fashoda
von Waldersee
Pekin
Chi Li
Shan Tung
Russia
Germany
French Coast Defense Preparations Begin in Marseille
Paris reports active work to ready coast defenses under War Minister Andre. About a hundred coast artillerymen have arrived in Marseilles to strengthen harbor batteries while naval mechanics service island approaches. Trials of heavy ordnance proceed elsewhere, signaling officials’ determination to maintain preparedness.
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Paris
Andre
Marseilles
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