Hepburn Sees No Doubt fortifying Panama Canal
In Washington on January 8 1900 Hepburn defended the Nicaragua canal bill arguing the United States may fortify the canal and defend it with appropriate works. He asserted U S control over fortress sites and predicted other nations would yield to American preferences on tolls and passage for government ships.
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Washington
Nicaragua
Panama
Senate
Morgan
Committee On Interoceanic Canals
Trans-Continental Railroad
United States
Canada
Panama Canal Company
Pacific Coast
Panama Railroad Company
Pacific Mail Steamship Company
House
Hepburn
Tie
Shafreth
Fowler
New Jersey
Hepburn on Panama canal and Nicaragua protocol debate
The discussion compares Panama and Nicaragua routes, noting the canal nearer to U S territory as preferable. Hepburn calls the Panama plan a failure, cites French stock losses, and explains delays over protocol changes while Cannon presses for a sixty day wait. A second section promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription for better maternity health and recovery.
Prolonged Debate Over Protocol Details Halts Action
A sentence fragment notes that lawmakers intend to study the protocol further before proceeding. It implies awaiting clearer facts and a formal, orderly congressional handling of the subject.
Roosevelt to Decide Schley Case After White House Review
President Roosevelt will review the court verdict in the Schley controversy after Admiral Schley requested reconsideration. Senators lean toward Sampson sentiment, while Roosevelt signals a possible veto of any congressional measure. Congress may defer to the president to settle the vexed dispute and quell public buzz.
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Washington
Committee On Naval Attaive
House
Schley
Sehley
Senate
Roosevelt
Congress
White House
Senate Adjou rns for Senator Foraker’s Daughter’s Wedding
In Washington the senate paused business to allow members to attend the noon wedding of Senator Foraker’s daughter Miss Foraker, adjourning until 2 p.m. to avoid disrupting legislative duties.
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Washington
Senate
Senator Foraker
Miss Foraker
Representative Smith Seeks Stamp Tax Repeal
Washington January 8 Representative H C Smith of Michigan introduces a bill to amend the war revenue act by striking out the stamp tax on bills of lading manifests and related documents.
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Washington
H. C. Smith
Michigan
Wiswell Milwaukee Insurance Leader Dies After Illness
George N Wiswell president of Milwaukee Mutual Life Insurance dies after a three week illness. He had pneumonia followed by heart ulceration. Wiswell served as sergeant at arms at the Republican convention in Philadelphia and as assistant sergeant at arms at Chicago Minneapolis and St Louis conventions. He was United States marshal for the eastern district of Wisconsin under Harrison and a prominent Mason Knight of Pythias and Odd Fellow.
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George N. Wiswell
Wiswell
Harrison
Knight of Pythias
Admissions of Open Rate Violations by Railroads
Startling admissions by freight traffic managers of several large railroads at the Interstate Commerce Board reveal open violations of the interstate commerce law. W. C. Whitney of the Clover Leaf testified that packing-house rates from East St. Louis to New York fell from 35 to 20 cents in 1901, with export provisions cut to 25 cents after the first two weeks of January. The reductions were openly labeled as shrinkage, rebates, and cut rates.
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Chicago
Jan. S
Commission
Congress
W. C. Whitney
East St. Louis
New York
White House expansion and Gorman's Senate future
The article debates enlarging the White House to accommodate guests while preserving its look. Roosevelt favors comfort for officials over a larger space. It also examines Arthur P. Gorman’s post Senate leadership prospects, noting his past influence, recent exit from leadership, and potential rivals post 14 months.
Emperor's Return in Glorified Lord Mayor's Show at Peking
The Chinese emperor reentered Peking in a spectacular procession yesterday described as a glorified lord mayor's show. The cortege dazzled with oriental splendor, surpassing expectations in this historic dynasty episode following the bombardment era.
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Peking
Everett Moore Syndicate Faces Receivers For Railroads
Financial troubles of the Everett-Moore syndicate led to the appointment of receivers for the Toledo and Detroit railroad property in Ohio. The situation marks a setback for the syndicate as creditors and managers seek court guidance.
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Toledo, O
Everett-Moore
Toledo and Detroit Railroad
McGovern Sullivan Bout Set for Southern Athletic Club
Terry McGovern and Dave Sullivan of New York will fight a twenty five round bout at the Southern Athletic Club venue on the afternoon of January 8.
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Terry McGovern
Dave Sullivan
New York
Southern Athletic Club
Pouledite
Mine Disaster at Negaunee Leaves Five Feared Dead
A cave in at the Negaunee mine near Lake Superior traps miners as rescuers race to reach them. Five men named Williams Sullivan Yascoe Pearce Huntalla are reported dead with two bodies recovered and one survivor recounting the perilous ordeal and darkness. Many workers remain at the scene while efforts continue to locate others buried under timber and ore.
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Milwaukee
Sentinel
Negaunee
Mich
Wiliam Williams
John Sullivan
John Yascoe
John Pearce
Jacob Huntalla
Lake Superior District
Burial of Ritter Couple Ends Tragic Tale
While returning from her husband’s burial, Mrs. Julius Ritter, an inmate of the county poor farm, dropped dead in the city Monday afternoon. Ritter, also an inmate, died last Friday and was taken to Mokena for burial. The Ritters, once well to do, reportedly left their property to relatives to avoid contest after death.
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Juliet
Julius Ritter
Ritter
Mokena
Ritters
City eyes halt of Bell company franchise in Logansport
Several months ago Logansport city council granted a new telephone franchise and warned Bell the license would not be renewed. Bell has ignored the notice and continues operations, despite the council’s power being limited to stop it. In unrelated coverage, a one year old boy near the state line was assaulted by a tramp who injured him with stab wounds and a gunshot.
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Logansport
Ind
Bell Company
Waukegan
Jan
Leber
Fred Weldhoff
State Line
City Court Rules Against Higher Telephone Charges
A Chicago court ruling blocks a higher annual rate by Chicago Telephone Co and limits charges to 125 dollars a year. The decision labels telephone service as an institution, not a single device, and grants a temporary injunction with appeal to the state supreme court.
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Clinols Manufacturing Association
Chicago Telephone Company
Supreme Court
Doane Widow Dies in Connecticut. Library Planned in Chicago Backend
Mrs J W Doane widow of John W Doane of Chicago has died at Thompson Conn Huntington W Va A plan to erect an 80000 dollar free library building is announced with Carnegie contributing 25000 toward the cost A Liverpool movement seeks to replace foreign sailors with British crews on ships
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J. W. Doane
John W. Doane
Chicago
Thompson, Conn
Huntington
W. Va
Carnegie
Liverpool
WEDS A HAWAIIAN PRINCE INSES WEDDING IN SAN FRANCISCO
A Hawaiian prince Dawid Kawanonokea marries Abigail Campbell of San Jose in a small ceremony at the Occidental hotel. Archbishop Riordan officiates as Colonel Samuel Parker and Mrs Parker accompany the couple on a Washington trip. A double honeymoon follows as Mrs Campbell’s late husband’s widow also married Parker days earlier.
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San Franceisco
Prince David Kawanonokea
Hawaii
Abigail Campbell
San Jose
Archbishop Riordan
Occidental Hotel
Samuel Parker
Washington
Carpbell
Colonel Parker
Wake of Smallpox Follows Abingdon Revival
In Abingdon Illinois James Dickerson, a recent church convert, contracted smallpox after returning from Iowa where a revival was held. Dickerson and ten others were baptized at the Christian church, and a reception followed as hundreds welcomed the converts before Dickerson fell ill with a rash misidentified as chicken pox.
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Abingdon
Ill
Christian Church
James Dickerson
Dickerson
Iowa
Improvements Bound to Timely Service Under City Ordinance
Judge Tuley rules Chicago Telephone must provide updated service and improvements to all subscribers at the ordinance rate of 125 dollars per year. The decision cites municipal powers over quasi public firms and holds discounts or special contracts cannot estop enforcement of the ordinance.
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Chicago Telephone Company
Tuley
Ag Street Railway Corporations
Jackson
Suburban Railroad Company
Miinels
River Forest
Chicago
Street Railway
Cicero
Supreme Court
Murder Trial Opens in Bremer County for Iowa Killings
Waverly Iowa January 8 The trial of Louis Busse for a brutal murder in Butler county commenced yesterday The case stems from the June 17 crime in Butler county in which Busse is accused of killing his wife and concealing the body by moving it into his house A change of venue was granted to Bremer county due to local hostility.
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Waverly
Louis Busse
Iowa
Butler County
Busse
Clyde
Bremer County
“Billy” Coulson to be first Shaw cabinet appointment
In Des Moines Iowa on January 8, it is reported that Billy Coulson Governor Shaw's trusted janitor and usher will become the first appointment by the governor as secretary of the treasury. The move follows a request by Mrs. Shaw who values his service as caterer usher and aide at social events. His exact Washington role is not specified but will allow him to continue serving Mrs. Shaw.
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Roosevelt
White House
United States
Gorman
Arthur P. Gorman
United States Senate
Democratic Party
Senate
Des Moines
Billy” Coulson
Shaw
State House
Treasury
Billy
Washington
Death of Lafayette Youth From Leucoderma Areata
Leland Biggs of Lafayette Indiana aged 17 died after a peculiar disease that gradually whitened his skin. An examination showed about seventy percent of his skin a pinkish white tone. The ailment is known in medical circles as leucoderma areata.
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Lafayette
Ind
Jan. S
Leland Biggs
Markets Report on Hogs Cattle Sheep and Grain Prices
Chicago markets show hog receipts about 56 000 with sales from 4 50 to 6 50 and heavy packing at 6 30 6 50. cattle receipts 7 000 with steers 6 70 7 70 for top grades and lower ranges for others. sheep and lambs 25 000 with western and native lambs quoted. East Buffalo N Y firming cattle and steady hogs with mixed ranges noted. St Louis Grain futures opened lower with wheat at 90c cash and corn around 68c 69c.
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Chicago
Texas
East Buffalo
N. Y
Jan. Z
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
St. Louis
iOlee
Rye
DulbBo
Board of Trade Today
Cape Cod
Hold-up suspect identified as John Ryan in Chicago
A unnamed man, claiming to be John Ryan, the son of a Broome Street New York City resident, identified the Chicago hold-up victim killed by Eugene Hector. He says Ryan was not a habitual criminal but desperate from unemployment.
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Chicago
Jan
Eugene Hector
John Ryan
Broome Street
New York City
Ryan
Northwestern Medical College Sells to Valparaiso Normal and Chicago Eclectic
The Northwestern Medical college has been sold to Valparaiso Normal school and Chicago Eclectic Medical college. Legal transfer of the property is expected within thirty days. The agreed price is 40000 dollars.
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Chicago
Northwestern Medical College
Valparaiso (Ind.) Normal School
Chicago Eclectic Medical College
Explosion Kills Wheeler Eckard In Idaho Springs
An explosion of powder near Idaho Springs Colorado killed Ernest Wheeler and John Eckard and fatally injured A C B Lawes. The incident follows a separate report on a census bureau bill and a NY election result where Montague Lessler defeated Perry Belmont by 304 votes. Governor Stone designates January 29 Methinsey day in public schools.
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Ernest Wheeler
John Eckard
A. C. B. Lawes
Idaho Springs
Colo
House Committee On Census
New York
Montague Lessler
Perry Belmont
Stone
Pennsylvania
Methinsey
Minnesota Sues Northern Pacific Great Northern Merger
Attorney General Douglass of Minnesota appeared before the supreme court and filed a bill of complaint in the case of the state of Minnesota against the Northern Pacific Great Northern merger. The document spans about 10 000 words.
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Washington
Douglass
Minnesota
Supreme Court
Northern Pacific Great Northern
Bull and Dog Battle Ends Deadly in Indiana Pen
In Madiosa near North Madison John Goller kept a large bull and a full blooded German mastiff. He released them before friends to settle the menace. The mastiff fought the bull until the bull collapsed from loss of blood and was killed by a Ray shot after being mauled.
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Madiosa
Ind
John Goller
North Madison
Geller
Dog saves family from blaze in Michigan City night
Fire rips through a flat above Hilerman Myer’s grocery as a family escapes in night clothes aided by the family dog. The baby is saved by the father from a ladder with great risk. Loss put at 8000 dollars with two dollars insurance and a legacy tax of 7026.87 noted. In Racine creditors meet for Grace Snell Coffin estate claims mounting to 75000 dollars as W H Carpenter is named trustee.
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Michigan City
Ind
Hilerman Myer
Myer
Kenosha
Wis
Dan
Frederick S. Newell
Frederick
Newell
Bain Wagon Works
Racine
Grace Snell Coflin
C. Ii, Lee
Coffin
Milwaukee
Chicago
W. H. Carpenter
Rhode Island inaugurates Charles Dean Kimball as governor
The new Rhode Island governor Charles Dean Kimball was inaugurated yesterday. In Kentucky both legislative chambers assembled and began their sessions. Otto Sonneschein of Chicago faces counterfeiting charges for labeling high priced liquor. A nationwide total of fifty one state legislatures enacted about 15 000 laws last year. John G. Sadler, head of the Springfield Foundry in Ohio, was shot and killed by former employee John W. Werney.
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Charles Dean Kimball
Rhode Island
Kentucky
Otto Sonneschein
Chicago
John G. Sadler
Springfield
Comany
John W. Mwerney
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Honolulu
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