New Railroad Bill Hopes Highlight Senate Debate
Washington January 27 Senator Elkins chairman of the interstate commerce committee says a railroad bill will be presented this session after thorough committee study. He notes the Philippines and canals will dominate discussion and hints at a Tillman alliance to craft a bill. Two Missouri Democrats Champ Clark and David A DeArmond engage in sharp, contrasting oratory in the House.
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Philippines
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Tillman
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Colombia
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Yanuma
Schwab
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Chicago
Germany
Knapp
Interstate Commerce Commission
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St. Louis
New York
M. de Blowitz
London ‘Times
Nine Workers Convention Admits Journal Notice Debate
The United Mine Workers of America met in Indianapolis on January 27 with a decision to require local unions to subscribe to the Mine Workers Journal and publish notices therein. The Iowa question on admitting Iowa miners to joint conferences was postponed. George H. Maxwell urged irrigation of arid western lands and William H. W. Yost spoke on Kentucky conditions.
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Indianapolis
Mitchell
Mine Workers’ Journal
Iowa
F. L. Robbins
Reese
Illinois
Lewis
George H. Maxwell
Chicago
Merchants Seek End to Great Northern Pacific Burlington Merger
A petition signed by grain men lumbermen and merchants of Minneapolis asks Governor Van Zant to discontinue opposition to the merger of the Great Northern Northern Pacific and Burlington railroads via the Northern Securities company. The claim is that the consolidation would stabilize rates and benefit shippers in the Twin Cities and across the Northwestern states. Similar petitions are expected from other parts of Minnesota.
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Minneapolis
van Zant
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Burlington
Northern Securities Company
Laws Win Two Places In Debating Team Selection
In Ann Arbor Michigan on January 27 the Laws team took two of three spots to debate Pennsylvania on compulsory voting. Winners receive 75 50 and 25 dollars with D M Ferry of Detroit presenting prizes.
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Mich
Laws
Pennsylvania
Michigan
M. L. Wiley
Sault Ste. Marie
B.C. Hoffman
Law
Fort Wayne
Ind
Clinton McGee
Farmington, Mien
Edward Sonnenschien
George W. Maxey
Walter Lancaster
D. M. Ferry
Detroit
Move to the South for invalids urged by winter
An article promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a remedy for lung weakness cough and hemorrhage urging sufferers to seek warmer climates. It includes a testimonial from I B Staples a railroad agent claiming improvement after using the medicine and offers free Common Sense Medical Advisor upon payment of postage.
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Dr. Pierce
I. B. Staples, Esq
Barclay, Osage Co
Kans
State League Council to Hold Grand Rapids Convention
Detroit January meeting of the State League of Republican Clubs advisory council decided to hold the annual convention in Grand Rapids on Lincoln's birthday February 12. That evening Grand Rapids Lincoln club will host its annual banquet in celebration of Lincoln's birthday.
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State League of Republican Clubs
League
Grand Rapids
Lincoln
Lincoln Cish
Richardson acquitted in Christmas Eve murder case
Mrs Ad die B Richardson is freed of murder charges in the death of husband Frank B Richardson a Savannah wealth merchant slain at home Christmas eve 1900 The crowd erupts in joy with hugs and tears as relatives and supporters celebrate the verdict The defense had argued she faced no proven motive while prosecutors mentioned alleged improper relations with Stewart Fife now jailed in Savannah awaiting trial
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Plattsburg
Addie B. Richardson
Frank B. Richardson
Adam Lawrence
Judge Barnes
Richardson
Stewart Fife
Fife
North Yakima
Wash
Savannah
Booker
Bessemer Ore Price Set at 4 25 for Old Range Ores
Cleveland January 21 the Bessemer Ore association finished its work Saturday and fixed the base price for all old range Bessemer ores at 4.25 dollars, the same as last year's price.
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Cleveland
Bessemer Ore Association
Admiral Schley Declines Politics After Chicago Welcome
Rear Admiral Schley makes clear he has no political ambitions despite a warm Chicago reception. Thousands cheered at the station as he arrived, with a banquet by the Hamilton club and a Press Club visit marking the day. He thanked supporters, reaffirmed his wish to remain a sailor, and emphasized loyalty to the public. Women friends at the reception kissed the admiral, who met kisses with politeness and cordiality.
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Selley
Policics
Flamilton Club
Schley
Admiral Sedley
B. W. Wells
Wells
Arthur Marshall Chamberlain
Trumbull White
London
Press Club
Admiral Schley
Southern beauty Mrs Richardson linked to murder case
The article sketches Mrs. Richardson a attractive southern woman in her thirties, once vivacious in Savannah and St Joseph society, amid rumors around her husband’s murder and alleged affairs with Stewart Fife. It notes Texas birth, a ranch life, and a later social stir in Savannah before the fatal crime.
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Richardson
Savannah
St. Joseph
Alexander Lawrence
Texas
Frank Richardson
Frank W. Richardson
Stewart Fife
Fife
Banquet Honors Admiral Schley With Toasts and Cheers
Admirals Schley and Munger led a banquet attended by Mayor Harrison and Governor Yates. Guests received plaster replicas of Schley as souvenirs while speakers like Henry W. Price Clarke Carr and Rev. White praised the Navy and Maryland. The event featured a vivid tribute to Schley and lively audience reaction.
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Mayor Harrison
Governor Yates
Father Wattman
Fort Sheridan
Munger
Schley
Henry W. Price
Maryland Society of Chicago
Maryland
Igadore Rayner
Court of Inquiry
Clarke I. Carr
Denmark
R. A. White
Fred A. Bangs
Hamilton Club
Mre. Schley
Admiral and wife receive Chicago hospitality during visit
The admiral and Mrs Schley were escorted through Chicago with praise for the city’s warmth. A reception at Wong's club gathered Chicago elites, and the couple attended a theater box event after 11 pm. Earlier they visited the Woman's club and attended church, enjoying a quiet day.
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Coal Combine in Coming Merger Draws Attention
John Bays of Sullivan says the planned merger of Indlanna and Titinall coal fields will succeed as underwriters review offers. The 800 Illinois mines and 200 Indiana mines would require about 75 million dollars. The Central railroad has long controlled Illinois coal and seeks assurances on future policy before dealing with the syndicate tied to J Pierpont Morgan interests, possibly delaying the combine by months.
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Combine
Indilanna
Titinall
New York
Baye
Hilnols
Indina
Carbondale
Central Railroad
The
Central
Indiana Col Mines
J. Pierpont Morgan
Chicago and Western Minois Railroad
Illinois State Charities Costs For Quarter Report
The quarterly bulletin shows fifteen state charitable institutions spent 667 929 for the quarter ending December 31. The total outstanding indebtedness was 101 and expenses 67 52. Surplus after allocations to the state treasury stood at 116 04. Inmates on parole 683 and 10 044 present. average 10083. Net per capita cost averaged 58 88 with Soldiers' and Sailors' Home lowest at 31 44. Institutions held 8 282 746 in state funds.
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Springfield
State Board of Charities
Boers Insist on Independence Amid War in South Africa
Transvaal and South African conferences of the African Methodist Episcopal diocese report war devastates the country and hinders peace talks. Kitchener reports capture of General Viljoen near Lydenburg and Colonel Wilton captures 20 Boers near Fort Frank.
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L. K. Coppin
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African Methodist Episcopal Church
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South African
Transvaal
Ite
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Van
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Tomt Kitchener
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K. Viljoen
Lydenburg
Transvaal Colony
Meserve Denies Charge Over State Funds
Meserve, custodian of Nebraska’s state funds, appeared in court and posted bond to await the next term. He declared he never retained any penny belonging to the state and said the prosecution is politically motivated.
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Onuhe
Neb
Dan
John DB
Meserve
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