Government and Good Roads Speech on National Roads
A U S congressman argues that farmers fund most federal revenue yet receive little local benefit. He advocates major public road improvements from Atlantic to Pacific, proposing a $100 million national plus equal state match to build first class roads across all counties. He cites Rome’s roads as precedent and urges urgent action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National House
Washington
Farmers of America
Rome
Italy
Alps
Atlantic
Pacific
Gulf To
Lakes
Union
Striking Differences in English and American Humor
A discussion contrasts American and English humor in journalism. It notes American jokes are terse and savage while English humor is mellower and kinder, with English papers less reliant on illustrations and Latin allusions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
England
London
Labor and trade unionism in modern industry debate
The piece argues that Labor ISTRUST and misorganization harm industry. Capital and labor clash when acting at long range. Organized workers seek a minimum wage, but employers may treat it as a maximum. The author urges trade unions to prevent sweatshop conditions and protect workers from dehumanizing practices.
Railroad Ownership Restrictions Advocate State Charter Forfeiture
The piece argues that railroads should not own coal mines or engage in land or manufacturing ventures, and that extending eminent domain and toll privileges requires efficient service. If freight is not transported under agreed terms, the state should investigate and consider charter forfeiture to preserve public interest.
True Bills Against Senator Dietrich and Postmaster
Federal grand jury returns true bills charging United States Senator Charles H. Dietrich and Hastings Postmaster Jacob Fisher with conspiracy and bribery over Fisher’s postmaster appointment. Dutton acted as intermediary. jury from various towns. Dietrich term ends March 3, 1905. Fisher calls indictments political persecution. Rosewater says charges stem from political quarrel.
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Omaha
Neb
Federal Grand Jury
United States
Charles H. Dietkich
Jacob Fisher
Hastings
Fisher
United States District Court
Munger
Dietrich
Prae
William Dutton
Dutton
Frank E. White
Grand Loage
Masonic Order of
Nebraska
Grand Jury
Allen
Poynter
Hayward
Postmaster Fisher
Edward Francis
Washington
Editor Rosewater
Omaha Bee
Rosewater
Sommers
White House
Mr. Rosewater
Second Trial Opens in Cincinnati Over Bribe Conspiracy
The second trial of Daniel Voorhees Miller of Terre Haute and lawyer Joseph L. Johns of Rockville began before US District Judge Thompson. They face conspiracy charges to extort a bribe from turf commissioner John J. Ryan to influence race betting mailings. The first trial ended with a hung jury. Witnesses are present from Washington for the government and Indiana for the defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Daniel Voorhees Miller
Lerre Haute
Joseph L. Johns
Rockville
Ind
United States
Thompson
John J. Ryan
St. Louis
Ryan
Washington
Indiana
Gold Brick Men Must Stay in Jalil
The U S Supreme Court refused to grant relief to three Chicagoans serving long North Carolina prison terms for attempting to sell a gold brick in Guilford County. J L Howard and H D Hawley each have ten year sentences and A L Daly has a seven year term.
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Jalil
Washington
United States Supreme Court
North Carolina
Guilford County
J. L. Howard
H. D. Hawley
A. L. Daly
Two Prisoners Escape from Washington County Jail
Lawrence Minor aged 22 and Frank Pierce aged 27, convicted of felonious shooting, attacked Deputy Sheriff Sam Howe in the Washington county jail on Monday, seized his keys, and escaped. Howe is in serious condition from injuries. Pierce grappled him and threw him, while Minor knelt and struck his head as Pierce kicked him unconscious.
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Jalil
Washington
Lawrence Minor
Frank Pierce
Sam Howe
Washington County
Howe
Pierce
Minor
Three Firemen Die In Cleveland Car Barn Fire
A Cleveland blaze at Holmden Avenue car barns killed three firefighters and injured others, including Chief John Andrews. The fire destroyed a large brick building, with 74 large cars lost and total car loss around 200000. Fire officials suspect the blaze began in a rear shed, possibly from a spark on wires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Holmden Avenue
John Andrews
Robert Duffy
James Schweda
Robert Reid
Pearl Street
World cane sugar output at new peak era says Crop Reporter
The Agriculture Department reports in its November Crop Reporter that world cane sugar production in 1903-04 reached 4,342,800 tons, with total sugar output at 10,425,800 tons. Five-year gains surpassed beet sugar, four consecutive record years followed 1900-01 to 1903-04, Cuba's 1894-95 crop noted, and Europe shows a decline since 1901-02.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Cuba
Europe
Abducted Priest Recovers After Mystery Disappearance
Rev. Joseph Cirringione rector of the Italian church in Williamsbridge was found in East Fifty-first street after disappearing Friday night. He claimed two men posing as detectives abducted him and robbed him of a gold mounted cane a gold watch and money. Police pursue leads as neighbors doubtless details emerge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Joseph Cirringione
Williamsbridge
East Fifty-first Street
Father Cirringione
Standard Git Company declares dividend increase
The Standard Git Company of New Jersey has declared a dividend of $12 per share payable December 15 to stockholders of record November 20. This is an increase of $2 from the dividend at this time last year and brings the year’s total dividends to 4.4 percent, compared with 4.5 percent a year ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard’s
New York
Standard Git Company of
New Jersey
Ballard seeks removal of governor at Dayton military home
A petition by D. B. Ballard filed in the house asks for the removal of J. B. Thomas as governor of the central branch of the National Military Home for disabled volunteer soldiers in Dayton Ohio. Charges of misconduct are cited against Thomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Washington
D. B. Ballard
J. B. Thomas
National Military Home For
Dayton
Deputy Sheriff Shot to Death in Coal Camp
Trinidad Colorado November 17 Deputy Sheriff John Himan was shot and killed at Black Diamond coal camp south of Trinidad by striker Gondolif whom the officer had threatened with arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinidad
Col
John Himan
Black Diamond
Gondolif
Nature's Greatest Cure for Kidney Ailments Ad Is Prominent
A farmer shares a testimonial for Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root kidney remedy. He describes severe back pain frequent urination nights of distress and weight loss before using Swamp Root. After three bottles he reports full recovery and stable weight while continuing farm work.
Swamp-Root Offer From Dr Kilmer Co
Editorial notice urges sick readers to request a free sample bottle and book about Swamp-Root by mail from Dr Kilmer and Co in Binghamton New York. It notes the product is pleasant to take and available in fifty cent and one dollar bottles at drug stores with the address on every bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Kilmer
Mrs. E. Austin
Nassau St
Brooklyn, N.Y
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Germ in Danger Sparks County Ire in Minny News
In a terse rural item readers are told professors in Minnesota warn of the spotted fever germ and a call to head to the woods for safety. Uncle Eben quips about luck and sense amid scattered commentary from regional papers.
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Minnesota
The Markets in New York and Other Cities on Nov 17 1903
Reports from New York Cleveland Toledo East Buffalo and Pittsburgh show flour and grain prices steady or softer. Wheat No 2 red ranged around 83 to 85 cents, corn around 46 to 49 cents, oats near 36 to 41 cents. Live stock steady with cattle bulls and lambs listed and hogs lower in New York and other markets.
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New York
Cleveland
Minnesota
York State
East Buffalo
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A. B. White
West Virginia
U. S
Nbraska
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T. S. Aoxer
Marsh Hill
T. S.apker
E. Austin
Uncle Eben
Dey
Washington Star
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