High Tax Fight Looms Over Oleomargarine Bill
Washington dispatch notes Congress will take up the Groat oleomargarine bill, drafted to curb colored imitations of butter and cheese. The measure imposes a higher tax on colored products and reserves separate production forms, with dairy interests urging stronger federal action. A second item reports a city burglary at Weber & Holzappie where guards repelled the loot attempt and police captured one suspect tied to a local militia.
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New York
Congress
Washington
House
Committee On Agriculture
Henry
Connecticut
Grout
Vermont
Germany turning into whisky drinking nation says report
A Washington dispatch notes Commissioner Wilson reports Germany consumes whisky heavily, importing 411,489 gallons of bourbon and 137,578 of rye in the year ending June 30, 1900. Africa leads in U S export of whisky with 357,769 gallons, England buys little, and Japan Spain and Venezuela import none.
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New York
Washington
Germany
Internal Revenue
Wilson
Africa
United States
England
Japan
Spain
Venezuela
Philippine Islands
Canada
Central America
Mexico
China
Illinois Steel fires spark restart of Joliet mill work
Joliet Illinois November 20 fires started in the converter and billet mills of the Illinois Steel company Sunday evening. Between 800 and 1000 men resumed work yesterday morning. The full local plant except the red mills is running and officials expect these to resume soon though no definite date is set.
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Joliet
Illinois Steel Company
Steel Company
Red Mills
Racine High School May Receive $1500 From Soldier’s Estate
In Racine Wisconsin on November 20 it is claimed the estate of John Niklas a veteran who died Sunday afternoon may bequeath $1500 to Racine high school. The will not yet probated and the estate is valued at about $3500 with $500 given to two poor city families. He leaves no relatives.
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Racine, Wis
Racine
John Niklas
Fire destroys Joliet Central co houses in city
Joliet authorities report a blaze consuming Central co houses causing about 10000 dollars in loss to buildings contents and nearby property. The fire cause remains undetermined as investigators survey the scene.
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Joliet
Centralco
Burglary Suspects Highlight Richmond Crime Roundup
Report from Richmond Indiana notes Harry Thomas, 25, and Julius Grodesen, of similar age, arrested after an attempted safe blow. Police describe the incident as a Sunday evening burglary with suspects in custody.
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Richmond
Ind
Ndy
Harry Thomas
Julius Grodesen
Burwingy
Robbery Holds Farmer and Son in Beloit Stable
In Beloit near the Illinois line J D Currey and his 14 year old son Clark were bound by three masked robbers in their stable. Mrs Currey was beaten in the house and nearly killed by a revolver butt blow. A cat tipped plants, warning neighbors and the robbers fled after threats of burning Mrs Currey for hidden money. In Joliet Frank Suess of Joliet Bridge and Iron was scalded by a steam pipe valve and died.
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Beloit
Wis
J. D. Currey
Illinois
Clark
Joliet, Ills
Rank Suess
Joliet
Brakeman Falls From Freight Train. Foot Amputated
In Madison on November 20 Charles Byrnd a Northwestern brakeman fell from a moving freight train as it left the city and suffered the loss of a foot.
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Madison, Wis
Charles Byrnd
Oconomowoc Man Keeps 1776 Continental Bill Relic
In Oconomowoc Wisconsin on November 20 a $5 bill issued under the Continental Congress act of 1776 is described as a valuable relic held by G B Palmer of the city.
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Oconomowoe, Wis
Continental Congress
G. B. Palmer
Saturday Sailed for England Crowded Sendoff for Croker
Saturday Richard Croker departed for England with many friends bidding him farewell. Illinois reports a high internal revenue total last year of 52 million plus dollars. A bank robbery in Elizabethport New Jersey saw William Schreiber steal 109 thousand dollars. Grand Duke Michael, czare witch and czar’s brother, left Copenhagen for Russia. Postmaster General Smith finalized a parcels post convention with Venezuela.
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Richard Croker
England
Illinois
William Schreiber
Elizabethport
N. J
Grand Duke
Michael
Czar
Copenhagen
Russia
Smith
Venezuela
Chicago Board of Trade Quotations and Livestock Prices
Quotation summary from Chicago and East Buffalo markets November 19 shows Wheat with various futures at around 70 cents and 72 cents, Corn near 39 to 36 cents, Oats around 21 to 22 cents, Lard close to 7.12 to 7.15, with Produce markets listing butter eggs and poultry prices. Live stock notes include hogs and cattle price ranges, receipts and quoted ranges from East Buffalo and Milwaukee reports for cattle hogs sheep and lambs.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Texas
East Buffalo
N. Y
Dunning & Stevens
Shortage of 191500 Revealed at German National Bank
Cincinnati reports detail the loss by Frank M. Brown at the German National Bank in Newport Kentucky. Brown allegedly used a memory based scheme to falsify deposits and withdrawals, with a $191,500 shortage linked to lavish lifestyle and illicit relationships. Federal and local prosecutors anticipate criminal proceedings.
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Cincinnati
Tucker
German National Bank
Newport
Frank M. Brown
Brown
United States
Hill
Paducah
Machinists’ Hours Cut to Nine and a Half a Day Nationwide
In a national agreement between the National Metal Trades Association and the International Association of Machinists, machinists nationwide will work nine and a half hours daily starting this Saturday with nine hours per day effective May 18, 1901. Disputes will be arbitrated and workers stay on the job until decisions are reached.
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Washington
National Metal Trades Association
International Association of Machinists
United States
senator Days condition update leaves question open
Reports from St Paul on November 20 indicate uncertainty about whether the improvement seen in Senator Days condition yesterday afternoon is only superficial. Medical observers note ongoing intervals of rest and no decisive change in his status.
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St. Paul
Longtime eastern Indiana leader George C. Clark dies of pneumonia
George C. Clark, a fifty year figure in eastern Indiana politics, died of acute pneumonia after a 24 hour illness at James W. Brown’s home in Rushville. Born in North Carolina in November 1821, he was a bachelor with a large estate. Mrs. Davis has received sympathy from British, Chinese and Mexican ambassadors.
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Davis
Rushville
Ind
George C. Clark
Indiana
James W. Brown
Clark
North Carolina
Lady from Peoria Involved With Diamonds Aboard New York
On the liner New York arriving from Southampton and Cherbourg a 35 year old woman named Miss M Dorrance from Peoria Is was found with diamonds worth about 5000. She traveled with Dr Franklin D Kelly also of Peoria and acted as his assistant. Inspectors seized three trunks but later said the detention of their baggage was unwarranted.
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New York
Southampton
Cherbourg
M. Dorrance
Franklin D. Kelly
Peoria
Miss Dorrance
Bidwell
Custom House
F. D. Kelly
Kelly
Paris
Stewardson Farmer Bets 1000 On Bryan
Dug Gier deposited 1000 with Stewardson bank cashier David Mautz to place as odds of 2 to 1 on Bryan. The bank refused to execute the bet. Gier later observed the results and credited the banker with saving him the loss.
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Stewardson
Ills
Gier
David Mautz
Stewardson Bank
Bryan
Mautz
David
Mantz
Consul Stowe Reports Irish Ambulance Corps Exchange Issue
Consul General Stowe in Capetown informed the state department that John Gay of Chicago charged Irish ambulance corps members a 10 percent commission for currency exchange. He notes a clerk offered 18 shillings 6 pence per $5 as a special rate versus the regular 17 shillings per $5 brokerage rate.
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Washington
Stowe
Capetown
State Department
John Gay
Chicago
Irish Ambulance Corps
Trapper Joseph Hoeppi Dies of Exposure in Storm
In Bloomington Illinois on Friday night Joseph Hoeppi who had spent the day in town trading took a train home and got off at Holder Station. His body was found Saturday night in woods near a country road. He became exhausted lost his way and froze to death.
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Brown
Bloomington
Ill
Joseph Hoeppi
Old Town Township
Hoeppi
Holder Station
Large Mississippi river sawmills shut for season
Winona Minnesota and Indianapolis reports note major mills closing for the season. Laird Norton Co Empire Lumber and Winona Lumber Co in Winona will lay off about 700 workers until next season. Addison Harris US minister to Austria plans to return to law practice after McKinley’s inauguration in March.
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Winona, Minn
Laird, Norton & Co
Empire Lumber Company
Winona Lumber Company
Mississippi River
Minneapolis
Dubuque
Indianapolis
Notable Executed at Folsom for Murder
Reports indicate George Putnam was executed at Folsom prison for killing a fellow convict John Sheers. The Supreme Court has a two week recess and state population figures show Minnesota 1,751,894 and Pennsylvania 6,302,115, with other criminal and demographic notes scattered amid the day’s items.
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George Putnam
Folsom
Cal
John Sheers
United States Supreme Court
Minnesota
Iowa
Pennsylvania
Maud Sanders
Harrisburg
Chicago
Dole
Hawaii
Bire
Church of the Sacred Heart
Notre Dame University
South Bend
Ind
Ster
G. Campbell Morgan
London
Kaiser Policy in China Defends Actions as Defense
Count von Buelow in the reichstag states Germany acted by force of circumstance in China and seeks only legitimate defense and protection of rights. He contends Germany caused no land grab, cites treaty basis, and condemns Chinese conduct and Boxer troubles while urging reforms and atonement to prevent further incidents.
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Berlin
Count von Buelow
Reichstag
Germany
China
Celestial Empire
King Chou
Kino Chou
Ching
Baron von Kettler
Hong Kong
Tonquin
Port Arthur
Japan
Anglo German Agreement and China's partition debate
The count defends a Live and Let Live approach in China, seeking to preserve Germany's influence without territorial gains. He notes allied demands at Peking, mentions a cautious limit to German aims, and signals readiness for European action if needed.
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China
Germany
Chou
Peking
France
Europe
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John L. Edwards
Harry Kennepehl
Edwards
Thomas
One Hundred and Sixty-first Indiana
Joliet Burn
Chicago Grain and Produce
Milwaukee Grain
Milwaukee
St. Louis
Petrois
Wheateo Dalemver
Fire Mey
Storm
The
Daily Express
Odessa
Tschuruksu
Black Sea
Davia
Geo. A. Clark
Lils
Farmer
Consul Stowe
Kaiser
von Buelow
Ah Lin
Johnny Crapaud
Ah Sin
Morning Post
Prince Tuan
Prince Chwang
Duke Lan
Count von Waldersee
Chi Li
Sturgeon Bay
Hechardt
Abnapee
Duke and Duchess of York
Australia
Charles Emory Smith
Ian Eh
Citizens’ Savings Bank
NGTON
Opticers
Josxim Krew
Cauas
TH. Krew
Cart
Frank Stewart
I. M. Strout
Asst
M. Krek
I. R. Powers
Opera House
Harwood
South Side
Evening Journal
Baird & Bailey's
O. PF. Haight
Evy
Johnson's? Baker
Ashby
Nicola
M. L. Logan
H. Knecht
Journal
Baird & Bailey
A. S. Hays
Temple Building
Reynolds Gallery
Beat
T. J. Dempsey
Cooper
C.J. Wilson
Aquare
Alberson's Grocery
Washington, Iowa
Attorney At Law
W. H. Butterfield
Orr T'Satore
Tows
Hotel Ailen
W. E. Anderson
Hoveopathist
Klein's Clothing
B. Vor
Jae G Faruter
AGP &Ta Bora&n Ry
Cedar Rapids
Hotel Allen
Frank Rogers
Marsh W. Bailey
City Hall
P. J. Hanley
Washington County Savings Bank
Ww. Jeffrey
A. Anderson
Cashiler
J.T
Anderson
Cotoera
de H. Wallace
A. Warr
Ws. Blair
O.M. Keck
First National Bank
Washington, Lowa
Rey
Riga
Dayton, Prop
Kratchwil
la Crosse
Gunther
Kemble
Kemble Flower Co
Oskaloosa
Madison Medicine Co
Madison
R. F. Riley
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