Harper's Big Christmas Gift to President Harper
Chicago reports gifts totaling 437 570 announced to President Harper at the University of Chicago convocation. John D. Rockefeller gave 245 090 for current uses and 60 000 for heating plant improvements. Mrs. Hiram G Kelley of Chicago donated 140 000 to erect a building for classics. Smaller gifts followed.
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Inebriate population at state institutions rises then falls
Des Moines reports the number of inebriates at the state institutions increased to 77 inmates per month from 107 a year ago. The total inmates of all kinds at state institutions shows the broader trend in the latest board of control report.
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December TAS shows nine ninety one increase and payment totals
December figures show TAS up by 991 while payments from all sources under the board of control total 8182 and 767.51.
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Aged Sister of Mercy Dies in Waterloo
Sister Mary Ursula, a longtime and esteemed member of the order, died at the Sisters of Our Lady of Victory academy in Waterloo after a two week illness. Death stemmed from heart failure and old age. The funeral was held at St. Joseph Catholic Church this morning, with Fr. Mark Cooney officiating and other priests assisting.
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Regulation of rates spurs senate debate and committee action
Washington December 21 Special report notes Senators Elkins and Hepburn hard at work shaping rail rate reform. Discussion centers on granting the Interstate Commerce Commission power to fix rates or creating a high court of interstate commerce. Senator Platt calls the senate to focus on business as a pending claim bill draws scrutiny.
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Busy Tax Day Marks Township Payments and Waivers
County Treasurer Shearer reported a busy day as taxes were paid across city portions. The north and east areas paid 6 387.04 with two thirds paid in full, eight waivers taken, and 8 certificates outstanding. Total tax this year reaches 307 081.87 with related county taxes. South and west areas had 5% certificates, two waivers, 14 paid in full, 10 not yet settled. Michigan expected a high ranking foreign representative appointment, possibly above a consul, with details pending. Deportation of Moorish dancers and entertainers from St. Louis followed World’s Fair closure for native country relocation.
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German Typhoid Deaths Reported in Southwest Africa
A daily tally by German authorities lists troop deaths from typhoid fever in Southwest Africa. A violent storm along Portugal's northern coast caused heavy fatalities. President Loubet meets North Sea trawler investigators at the Elysee, with Rear Admiral Davis still absent.
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