Plague Stampede Push by Chicago Health Dept
Chicago health officials launched a large preventive effort across about 600000 square miles in ten states led by Dr Reynolds. Smallpox cases rose over 900 percent from late 1900 to late January 1902 threatening travel and commerce. Railways agreed to cooperate as authorities expect to contain the outbreak within a fortnight after operations begin.
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Chicago
City Health Department
Illnois
Reynolds
Railways Plan Wholesale Smallpox Vaccination Drive
Railways to enforce mandatory vaccination and revaccination in infected localities with strict travel inspections. Competent vaccinators and vaccine lymph provided free. Central office to collect reports. Dr Reynolds to lead. The plan targets workers in textiles and other industries, not just Chicago, amid ongoing influenza and other illnesses.
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Reynolds
Chicago
Midwinter Death Rate Drops From 1901 Levels
The report notes total deaths reaching 2220 and a death rate of 14.42 per 1 000 population for January forming a midwinter figure. This rate is about 3 9 percent lower than January 1901 as the city records show.
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Uary
Miner Michael O'Brien Dies at 99 in Milwaukee Suburb
Milwaukee on February 4 reports Michael O'Brien died Sunday at his daughter Mrs. Singleton’s home on Potter avenue. He would have turned 100 on August 14. A former lead miner long active in the Wyoming area known as the new diggin's, his longevity was attributed to regular habits of living.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Michael O’brien
Singleton
Potter Avenue
O'Brien
New Diggin’s
Wyoming
Fire at Grace Episcopal Church in Madison
A Sunday morning blaze at Grace Episcopal Church in Madison started when a drapery near the altar caught fire from a candle. The flame, fanned by a draft, was extinguished by rector Rev. Josburg who jumped onto a table and beat out the flames during prayer before communion.
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Madison
Wis
Grace Episcopal Church
Josburg
Gold found buried by relatives of Calhoun pioneer
Relatives of James Lee, longtime Calhoun resident, report finding about 6000 dollars in gold buried in a tin can in the cellar of his Fredonia township home after his death Saturday.
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Marshall, Mich
James Lee
Calhoun
Fredonia Township
Tennessee Senator Carmack Defends Philippine War View
In Washington on February 4 Carmack delivered a pointed Senate speech defending the Philippine question amid a lively debate triggered by the Philippine tariff bill. He argued censorship in Manila was political, likened U S actions to lynching, and asserted Aguinaldo fought for independence with promises from General Anderson that America would honor its obligations.
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Washington
Senate
Carmack
Tennessee
House of Representatives
Beveridge
United States
Aguinaldo
Admiral Dewey
Anderson
Carmack Attacks US Policy in Filip ina Speech
Carmack warned he would haul down the US flag where it stood as an emblem of force and despotism and accused Washington of false hopes toward the Philippines. Beveridge defended the tariff policy while attacking Carmack's charges as Democratic opposition split over the Philippines and court decisions.
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Carmack
United States
Church of God
Beveridge
Cleveland
Harrison
Edmunds
Supreme Court
Democratic Party
Philippines
Beveridge and Tillman Discuss War Aims and Tactics
Beveridge and Tillman debated war methods and peace aims with Tillman asking if generals would pursue such terrible destruction that the enemy would seek peace. Beveridge pressed for clarity on wartime strategy and the role of officers in shaping conduct.
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Tillman
Bell
Beveridge Tillman clash over censorship and warfare
During a heated exchange Beveridge linked insurgent violence to burning villages while Tillman pressed on sources for such claims. Beveridge accused American authorities of exculpatory ex parte statements and ridiculed the idea of relying on enemy reports as truth. The debate shifted to ancient history as Beveridge declined further discussion.
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Philippines
Associated Press
Beveridge
Indiana
South Carolina
Tillman
Disscuss
House Debates Anti Oleomargarine Bill After Filibuster
Washington February 4 The house voted to general debate the anti oleomargarine bill. Opponents tried to filibuster but were beaten by over two thirds. Supporters backed a substitute to curb fraudulent oleomargarine sold as butter.
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Washington
President nominates three to customs posts in states
Washington February 4 The president yesterday sent to the senate nominations for Surveyor of Customs Robert Calvert LaCrosse Wisconsin Frank B Posey Evansville Indiana and G A Farr of Michigan for collector of customs district of Michigan.
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Washington
Senate
Robert Calvert
LaCrosse, Wis
Frank B. Posey
Evansville
Ind
District of Michigan
G. A. Farr
Michigan
Mason Bill Seeks to Limit Interstate Convict Labor Regulation
Washington February 4 Mason introduced a bill to limit the effect of interstate commerce regulation on goods wares and merchandise wholly or partly manufactured by convict labor.
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Washington
Mason
State Dept Aims to Cede Coaling Stations for Isthmus Canal
The Washington report states the State Department plans to require cession of proper coaling stations on the isthmus as a condition for undertaking the building of an isthmus canal.
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Naval
Washington
State Department
Sleeping stockmen killed in rear end train collision
Four stockmen sleeping in a bunk car were killed and five injured when a second train struck their rear at Apple River Illinois Central station near Dubuque Iowa on February 4. None of the train crew was hurt as they jumped to safety. Six injured were treated at Apple River. traffic was halted for seven hours during the investigation.
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Dubuque
Apple River
Ilsa Station
Here
M. C. Lawler
H. F. Pancake
Wall Lake
Chris Ferndon
St. Ansgar
C. R. Blunt
Charles City
W. Cameron
Dundee
Ill
F. J. Jordan
Dunlap
D. Lawler
J. J. Morehead
W. J. Evans
Stolen Diamonds Recovered In Montana Cache
Diamonds stolen from C B R Clausen traveling representative of a Minneapolis jewelry firm were recovered Sunday in Terry Montana. The theft occurred January 19 when two iron bound trunks were taken from the Northern Pacific baggage room and broken open. Jerry McCarthy arrested on suspicion confessed to the sheriff and led to the jewels' location.
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St. Paul
Pioneer Press
Glendive
Mont
C. BR. Clausen
Minneapolis
Terry
Northern Pacific
Jerry McCarthy
Chicago Board of Trade Quotations February Grain and Livestock
Chicago and St Louis reports show mixed grain futures with May wheat around 78 cents and corn as high as 64 cents. Livestock prices indicate hogs and cattle trading within narrow ranges, with No 2 red and No 2 white oats and rye listed for cash and futures.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Careus
Ene Isi Eae
St. Louis
C. RyeDull
Mexico's Pit Horror Toll Rises Over Sixty Dead
The Honda mine disaster in Eagle Pass Texas area leaves eighty four bodies recovered and sixteen men barely alive many mangled. Forty more are missing while fire and toxic gas hinder rescue efforts as surgeons from along the railroad work to save the living.
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Houston
Tex
Eagle Vass
Honda
Johnson
Mexican International Railroad
Fire destroys Scovell House after city blaze in Waterbury
Waterbury scenes of destruction as the Scovell House burns to ashes at 4 a m following a major city fire that damaged $3 million in property. Incendiary origin is suspected while two workers were reported missing but later located. businesses gear up for rapid reopening with temporary quarters and stock orders.
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Waterbury
Conn
Scovell
Exchange Place
Bank Street
Mafin Street
Hartford
New Haven
Naugatuck
Secovill House
Charles Y. Kent
Holmes, Booth & Hayden Company
Board of Education
Cook
Woodward in Casper Jail After Murder Allegation
Casper Wyoming February 4. Charles Woodward held in Casper jail after threats of violence. He is accused of murdering a man named Ricker. Woodward, 28, born in Dixon Illinois, denies involvement in the crime.
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Casper
Wyo
Charles Woodward
Ricker
Woodward
Dixon
Ils
Union claims bias at Rock Island arsenal
James O Connell president of the International Association of Machinists and E C Berry from Rock Island Illinois presented affidavits to the president alleging discrimination against union machinists at the Rock Island arsenal.
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Washington
James O'Connell
International Association of Machinists
E. C. Barry
Rock Island
Rock Island Arsenal
Remains of Two Biddles Brought to Pittsburg
The bodies of the two Biddles were brought to Pittsburg and turned over to a brother who will bury them. Mrs. Soffel remains in an unchanged condition with doctors hopeful for improvement.
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Pittsburg
Agnostic Church Talk Aims to Global Center in Kansas City
Kansas City hosts plans to make the city the world center of agnosticism with J. E. Roberts, pastor of the Church of This World, as head. Trustees intend to expand the society to include agnostics worldwide under Roberts, echoing Ingersoll.
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Kansas City
J. E. Roberts
Church of This World
Robert G. Ingersoll
Dr Roberts to Tour US Deliver Lectures and Organize Societies
Dr Roberts will tour every part of the United States to deliver lectures and organize societies with unlimited funding and full power to establish selections nationwide. A close personal friend of Colonel Ingersoll, he has led the Church of This World for the past five years.
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Roberts
United States
Dr. Roberts
Colonel Ingersoll
Church of This World
Latin American unity urged to counter United States power
El Popular argues Latin American nations must unite to present a strong front to the United States and Europe. It cites the Monroe Doctrine as a balance act and warns against US influence that could erode Latin American liberties.
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City of
Mexico
el Popular
United States
Europe
Eurcepe
Senatorial Quips Amid Indian Lands Debate in Washington
The article outlines proposed cedings of Indian lands including Rosebud, Lower Brule, Pipestone Quarry, and others with payments ranging from 28 500 to 1 150 000 dollars. It notes Western lawmakers push to adopt treaties despite objections from free homes law shifts and settlers. Also recaps quips between Spooner and Tillman and mentions Rep Rumple’s mussel protection bill targeting several named shells.
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Washtneton
Congress
Rosebud
South Dakota
Lower Brule
Pipestone Quarry
Minnesota
Yrow
Montana
Devil's Lake
Sioua
North Dakota
Kiamath Reservation
Oregon
Grande Ronde
Turtle Mountain
FORTY CORPSES FOUND IN YOKOHAMA DETACHMENT
A detachment of 210 Japanese infantry is found in varying states of exhaustion after being frozen to death. Four officers and seven men dead, with forty corpses located. Major Kamaguchi survives frozen to the ground under blankets thrown by his men. Three living and seven dead soldiers found near him. Search hampered by snow storms and low hopes for more survivors.
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Yokohama
Hondo Island
Kamaguchi
City passes new stall saloon ordinance in Bay City
Bay City authorities join to regulate liquor sales by banning stalls and screens that hide parts of establishments. The ordinance prohibits gambling and forbids selling to minors or women with fines up to 100 dollars or up to three months imprisonment or both.
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Bay City
Mich
Board of Police Commssioner
Indiana Boys Led Robbery Gang In Marion
Arthur Priest led a group of five boys aged 1 to 13 who were arrested in Marion on charges of robbing up to ten business places in one night including shops. The youths confessed in jail and a large share of the loot has been recovered.
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Marion
Ind
Arthur Priest
Earl Middleton
Eddie Stanley
Cyrus Walker
Earl Calvin
Michigan juniors annual hop plans near completion
Elaborate plans are making for the annual hop of the juniors in the University of Michigan to be given next Friday evening. This is the big society function of the college year and is absorbing the attention of students and people outside the school. All the fraternities, with the exception of Chi Psi and Beta Theta Pi, have completed guest lists.
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Ann Arbor
Mich
University of Michigan
Chi Psi
Beta Theta Pi
Failed to Elope and Tried Death by Own Action in Dublin
Evaline Showalter, 15, daughter of William Showalter near Dublin Indiana, attempted suicide after being thwarted in an elopement with James Morris, 18, a Kentuckian who had worked on a nearby farm. The Showalters live at New Lisbon, five miles northwest of Dublin.
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Dublin
Ind
Evaline Showalter
William Showalter
Showalters
New Lisbon
James Morris
Miss Showalter
Early release highlights a youthful poet from Indiana prison
Edward Biddle, released from the Indiana reformatory in Jeffersonville in November 1807, had prior time at Michigan City for larceny and was sent there from Albion. Under 21, he was kept in Jeffersonville where he displayed notable talent in poetry and occasional drawings.
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Jeffersonville
Ind
Edward Biddle
Indiana Reformatory
Michigan City
Albion
Biddle
William Whitney to retire from business after 25 years
New York reports financier and former secretary of the navy William Whitney has decided to retire from business after about twenty five years of broad activity. He confirms the move and says he has turned the burden over to younger men.
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New York
William
Whitney
Businessife
Portland Gold Mining Company Holds Annual Meeting
The Portland Gold Mining Company in Council Bluffs Iowa held its annual meeting at the Ross and Ross office. The old board of directors and officers were re elected led by president James F Burns. Kokomo Indiana Feb 4 Cora Lafollette 16 seeks divorce from Marill Lafollette saying she married at 14 and wants to return to school the decree will be issued.
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Portland Gold Mining Company
Council Bluffs
Portland Gold Minging Company
Ross & Ross
James F. Burns
Kokomo
Ind
Cora Lafolette
Dairyman Hamilton Dies En Route In Indiana Wagon
Madison Indiana February 4. William Hamilton a 46 year old dairyman started out Sunday morning to deliver milk and was soon found dead of heart disease in his wagon. He had suffered a sudden ailment while on the route and was discovered by a passerby. The death ends a routine milk delivery day in the town.
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Money
Beveridge
Mississippi
Indiana
Madison
Ind
William Hamilton
Maryland Representative Proposes Sleep Car Ticket Cap
Washington February 4 representative Blakeney of Maryland introduced a bill to limit the price of sleeping car tickets on interstate railway lines. The measure aims to curb higher fares and protect travelers seeking overnight rail accommodations.
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Washington
Blakeney
Maryland
Strange suicide note linked to defect ends life in Bemidji
A Bemidji report describes a 25 year old unknown man who arrived in Duluth and committed suicide Friday night with strychnine. He left a note blaming a peculiar physical defect for his misery and asking no relatives be sought, stating he believed it his duty. He was about six feet tall and dark.
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Duluth
Minn
Bemidji
Senate bill seeks postmaster pay fixes for large offices
Senator Mason introduces a bill to fix salaries of postmasters in offices with annual receipts over 1 million dollars. Mine Nordica remains confined by nervous attack in a Friseco hotel room. Mine Loves works at Chesapeake and Ohio yards in Russell Kentucky and has received a wage increase of five to fifteen dollars monthly. Over two million cigars are en route to the United States from Manila.
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Senate
Mason
Lillian Nordica
Friseco
Chesapeake and Ohio
Russel
United States
Manila
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