Denver Mint Delay Explained by Gold Production Concerns
Senator Patterson cites a Washington dispatch recounting a Rawlins Roberts exchange. Roberts warned that rising gold output would disrupt world credit and advised discouraging new gold production while supporting an assay office at Provo but opposing a Denver mint auction due to facilities.
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Denver
Colo
Patterson
Washington
Rawlins
Mint
Roberts
South Africa
Colorado
Provo
Hirschy Wins Grand American Handicap at Shoot
In Kansas City on April 6 Hirschy, a 29 yard shooter, won the grand American handicap and claimed wing shot of America. C G Spencer of St Louis finished second, R O Heikes of Dayton third, J D Pollard of Chicago fourth, and J J Owen of Cushing fifth. Hirschy also posted 78 straight birds for the event and 102 for the week despite a windy final race.
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Kansas City
Hirschy
America
C. G. Spencer
St. Louis
Spencer
Heikes
Dayton
Ohio
J. D. Pollard
Chicago
J. J. Owen
Cushing
Oklahoma
Republican Victory Recount and Philippine Policy Debate
An open letter from Henry Watterson argues the next House will be Democratic and focus on challenging Republicans over the Philippine policy in 1904. He warns of carpetbagger motives and martial law if Republicans retain power. Also noted is a bank robbery with a nitroglycerine blast, doors blown off, and bloodhounds tracking the suspects.
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Louisville
Henry “Watterson
Courier-Journal
Jiear
Senate
Miles
Bank Robbers Strike Ruskin Nebraska Bank
A Beatrice Neb. special to the Daily News reports the State bank at Ruskin was robbed of 16000 dollars at midnight. Five or more bandits are suspected and a swift pursuit is underway across the region.
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ST. Joseph, Mo
Daily News
Beatrice, Neb
Ruskin
Neb
Altgeld Died Poor Fund Aims To Aid Widow
Chicago April 5. Friends of former Gov John P Altgeld raise subscriptions to aid his widow with lifelong cash. They target a total of 20000 dollars as the widow faces mortgage pressures on their Chicago home. Altgeld lost 600000 in the Unity Building collapse, the 19 story Dearborn Street office built in 1891. The building cost over 1 million with 400000 in bonds now held by bondholders.
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Chicago
John P. Altgeld
Altgeld
Unity
Dearbon Street
Chinese Exclusion Bill Moves Through Senate Debate
In Washington on April 5 the Senate, after approving the Indian appropriation bill, took up the Chinese exclusion bill. Senator Fairbanks of Indiana spoke in favor of the measure.
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Senate
Washington
Fairbanks
Indiana
Fatal England Scotland football match stand collapse
In Glasgow on April 5 during an international football match between England and Scotland a stand collapsed. Two people were killed and fifty injured. Emergency crews rushed to the scene as spectators were trapped and crowds were cleared.
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Gisasgow
England
Scotluand
Greyhounds the Swiftest of Quadrupeds in Speed Tests
A British report cites M Dusollier listing animal speeds from fox terriers to wolves and foxes. It notes Eskimo dogs racing 615 miles in 28 minutes and English greyhounds covering 18 to 23 yards per second, surpassing horses and rivaling carrier pigeons in full gallop.
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M. Dusoller
Nansen
Sannikow
M. Dusolier
London Mail
Parting Wish in Scots Patter at Glasgie Kirk
A dying Scot couple share a tender exchange with the wife asking to be buried in the old parish yard at Straven beside her mother. The husband hesitates then proposes burial first in Glasgie and, if not satisfied, in Str Avon, reflecting small parish loyalties and humor.
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John
Jenny
Str’avon
Delayed Wife Finds Calm Husband at Fire
A humorous exchange shows a young wife scolding impatient men while searching for gloves and other items before a prayer meeting. Her husband lounges by the fire reading and smoking undisturbed, illustrating differing responses to being late. The quip ends with the wife recounting her destination, a prayer meeting.
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New York Weekly
Curious cacao cultivation in Trinidad and Venezuela
The Scientific American notes cacao farming as an inviting rural pursuit in Trinidad and parts of Venezuela. Young cacao plants need shading by banana or plantain then Immortelles trees to form a canopy. The tree bears cucumber like pods on trunked branches containing large beans that become cacao for commerce. Curing and drying require careful attention.
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Scientific American
Trinidad
Venezuela
Handy Pocket Scissors As Handy As A Knife
A note from Hardware extols folding pocket scissors for everyday tasks. The piece praises their convenience for trimming clippings, cutting strings, and similar needs, claiming they replace a knife for many users and are easier to handle.
Birds of a feather and their old adage test
A teacher asked a class to complete the saying Birds of feather do what. A young boy tentatively answered lay eggs, prompting the room to test the training and recall of familiar proverbs.
Milk man on spring water in dairying claim
A Detroit Journal exchange questions the advantage of spring water in dairying. The milk man hesitates, suggesting the average customer cannot distinguish spring water from other substances in milk.
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Detroit Journal
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Mr. Watterson
House
Ter
Nebraska
Bank of Ruskin
Scotland
Arizona
Jaeger
Southern Pacific Hotel
Yuma
San Xavier Hotel
Tucson
Bowie
Bowie Station
Nogales
Meats Direct
L.J
San Francisco
Gerredty H. Melluish
Congress St
the Breaker
Ray
Greyhounds
Chas. A. Stevens
Paris
Expressage
H. L. Rigg
Opera House
A. V. Grossetta
Anthony Hope
Rupert of
Hentzau
John I. Reilly, F. D
Robert Hennessy REILLY @ HENNESSY
Chicago College of Embalming
Church St
H. Briggs
Congress
Opera
Charley Whitman
Whitman & Kom Proprietors
Ee Ee Commission CO
Mamma
Zeigler’s
Yume County
Yuma, Arizona
Farmlant
Eck Ranches
Geo. C. Williams
Zellner Piano CO
Madam Rose
Wanamakers
New York
Central Park Floral Company
S. Spring Street
Los Angeles
Cal
Roberts’ Restaurant
Windsor Hotel
M. Roberts
Zg. Co. Alley, Prop
Fleishman’s
Geo. Martin
Cor
Church and Congress
Goldbaum
Yuma Bakery
W.H. Shorey
Prop
W. Pennington Street
Cerry
Gardiner, Worthen & Goss
Smith
C. O. Dawson
Barr
S. D. Bell & Son
E. A. James
William Mason Touch
Techate Lebert & Stark
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