Public Health Bill Becomes Senate Showdown on Quarantine Power
Washington May 21. Senator Spooner reports a public health bill after years of West’s efforts to unite national quarantine power with state health authority. The measure aims to clarify federal versus state roles before adjournment. The piece also recalls earthquakes and Charleston shocks, plus notes on the Crow reservation land sale and reactions to the price.
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Washington
Senator West
Missouri
Senate
Spooner
West
Fedel
Congress
San Franciseo
Mitchell
Oregon
Orient Hotel
Charleston
Montana
Senate Indian Committee
Clark
Dying miners leave letters as Fraterville tragedy unfolds
Coal Creek Tenn May 22. Letters found on dead miners reveal their final thoughts to loved ones as the Fraterville collapse claims several lives. Writings from Hendon Vowell Brooks and Hudson describe peril, hope in heaven, and requests to meet again in the afterlife.
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Coal Creek
Tenn
Fraterville
Hecht
John Hendon
J. L. Vowell
James Brooks
Georgee Hudson
Llendon
Vowell
Brooks
Hudson
Ellen
Lillie
Elbert
Charles Woods
Linn
Goodby
Eddie
Jimmie
Good-By
Horace
Darling
George Hudson
Hendon
Pleasant Hill
Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery Cures Consumption Claims
An advertisement extols Dr. R V Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for weak lungs, hemorrhages, bronchitis, and stubborn coughs linked to consumption. It notes no alcohol or narcotics and invites chronic disease patients to consult by letter. Included is a customer testimonial from Mrs Dingman praising the remedy.
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Pierce
Dr. Pierce
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Cae Dingman
Rapid City
Kalkaska Co
Mich
San
Thunderclouds Over City Amid Health Alert
From Lansing Michigan on May 22 reports say Kern's barber shop was closed by health authorities after two barbers were found with smallpox like symptoms. The smoky scene and suspended business reflect a tense urban mood as residents watch the sky. In Fort Wayne Indiana on May 22 a new Kowborn Banking company is organized at Wood turn under state law.
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Lansing
Mich
Kern‘s
Barger
Fort Wayne
Ind
Kowlborn Banking Company
Woodturn
Beef Trust Inquisition Grants Temporary Injunction
Judge Groaseno of the United States circuit court granted the United States a temporary injunction against the beef packers amid charges of unlawful restraints. Counsel for the packers, Jos S Miller, said no objection to the injunction but sought certain order modifications. Government attorneys included Solicitor General Michards and Special Counsel William A Day. Springfield and Indianapolis attorneys Worthington and Keeler attended.
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Worthington
Springfield
Keeler
Indianapolis
Organized labor defined by mayor limits union scope Milwaukee
May 21 Milwaukee Mayor Rose ruled that the term organized labor in city contracts refers only to workers recognized by national or international unions. A mason contractor using an independent union sparked protests, and the board of public works was told to withdraw the present workers.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Rose
International Union of Masons and Bricklayers
Board of Public Works
Tragedy in Kalamazoo Woman Dies After Acid Suicide
Kalamazoo Michigan May 21 Mia Rana Carter 22 commits suicide by drinking carbolic acid following trouble with barber John Carter. Thugs rob Sioux City bank cracking Harrison South Dakota safe. only 200 dollars recovered as cash had been shipped away Saturday.
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Kalamazoo
Mich
Rana Carter
John Carter
Sioux City
Harrison
S. D
Markets report yields wide hog and cattle price ranges
Chicago and East Buffalo livestock quotes show hogs selling from 5.75 to 7.45 per cwt and cattle from 4.65 to 7.40 with numerous classes. Sheep and lambs listed with varied ranges. grain futures note mixed wheat and corn activity. East Buffalo com mission men report steady to higher hogs and mixed cattle tone.
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Chicago
Texas
East Buffalo
N. Y
Dunns & Stevens
Oitoaine Toain Taoin Mission
Liberal Arts Building Plans Move Forward for Exposition
Plans for the Liberal Arts building at the exposition proceed with contracts to general builders. The design features a 140 foot span without interior columns resting on 30 foot piles, nine foot diameter columns, a large central court with fountains, and 60,000 cubic yards of earth moved to prepare the site. The building covers 70 by 125 feet with an inner courtyard and ornate grill doors, total estimated cost 460 000 dollars.
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Rt. Louis
Arte
Liberal Arts
Director of Works
Frst
Oil Fire Ravages Clark & Taylor Warehouse and Sheds
Fire swept through a Standard Oil shed igniting two adjoining buildings and destroying 200 tons of bent 4 000 bushels of grain 180 tons of hay and straw 10 cords of wool ten cars of linseed and other materials. Six other houses were damaged as Clark Taylor and Northern Grain faced heavy losses with insured sums noted. Firefighters fought the flames with great effort as losses totaled thousands.
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Chippena Ad
Wic
Standard OF Company Company
Clark & Taylor
C. Moran
Departure of U S Troops as Cuba Gains Self Rule
In Santiago de Cuba on May 22 crowds witnessed the transfer of island government to Cubans. Mayor Payardi hosted General Whitside, gifting a cane and Cuban flag. Whitside returned a U S flag. The Cuban army paraded, flags were at half mast, and 50 000 spectators watched. The U S troops embarked on the Segurance, escorted by local vessels, as the city closed saloons and lit up for celebrations.
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Santiago de Cuba
Santiago
Mayor Payardi
Whitside
United States
Jose Marti
Eighth United States Cavalry
W. W. Whitside
Ward Line
Segurance
Manor Bayardi
Santago
Morro Castle
Bayardi
New Republic
Mythical Boundary Stones Baffle U S Report on Alaska Frontier
In Washington on May 22 officials reported Captain Richard von U S A failed to find any evidence that boundary stones on the Alaska frontier have been removed. The inquiry followed a Senate resolution and prior Hay statements denying knowledge of such stones.
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Washington
Hay
Senate
Department
Richard von
Cincinnati Damages Increase from Tuesday Storm
Further damages reported from the Tuesday storm raise deaths to eight with two carpenters Samuel B. Ellis and William Beal among those blown from buildings. Serious injuries include Mrs. Henry Willen Adam Grace George Rhrmin Louis Kern and George Noewer among others.
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Cincinnati
Samuel B. Ellis
William Beal
Henry Willen
Adam Grace
George Rhrmin
Louis Kern
George Noewer
Josep
Judge Creighton declares Dr John L Million not competent in will case
In Springfield Illinois Judge Creighton voids the Million estate will for lack of mental capacity. The wealthy physician once led the Ancient Order of Thisted Workmen and sat on pension examiner boards. His heirs receive the trust as appointed for widow children and grandchildren. The ruling centers on capacity at the time the will was made.
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Springfield, Ills
Sangamon County
Creighton
John L. Million
Order of
Thsted
Board of
Pension Examiners
Million
Miners Strike Ties That Bind Policies Across Regions
Michigan United Mine Workers join with three Pennsylvania anthracite districts urging a national convention to discuss a countrywide strike. Engineers and pumpmen in Pennsylvania may work ten hours today if coal companies grant an eight hour day. if not, a further action is planned by June 2. New York coal operators resist arbitration and pledge to deal only with miners’ committees. Baseball scores and regional notices follow, including harbor and church news.
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Tay City
Mieh
Michigan
Imetelet United Mine Workers
Ameren Hae
Antheneite Dietriete
Ponmaylvania
Mitchell
Witkestarre
Irenen
New York
Jersey Central Railroad
Philadelphia and
Reading
Olyphant
Delaware and Trudson Company
Fowler
Ontario and Western Railroad Company
Truesdale
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railway
Thomas
Erie Railroad
National Club Federation
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Twele Thad” Mahon
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Confession of Faith
George Kirby
Billings
Mont
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Citizens’ Savings Bank
Washington, Iowa
Lea
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Shae Jenkins & Werch
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P. J. Hanley
Schuyler W. Livingston
Wasetheron
Iowa
Umee
G. A. Dewey
Attorney-at-Law
Orange
Tne
Bermean
Graner
Marsh W. Bailey
Fioer
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Crafl's
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Joseph Pollard, Jr
New Orrick
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Henry Knecht
Washington Nut's
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Hotel Allen
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Tim
Texas Shed
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Leach
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Iowa Central
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