Club women challenge Cleveland with nationwide statistics
Three hundred thousand club women plan a major study to refute Cleveland’s claims about race death by own action. Chicago leaders collect data from local clubs on mothers, children, and ages to publish a comprehensive volume, while officials defend the movement as vindication. A separate note explains a new cotton bale counting system and secure report process led by Secretary Wilson.
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Chicago
United States
Grover Cleveland
Cleveland
General Federation
George B. Carpenter
Chicago Woman’s Club
No More Scandal Over U S Cotton Crop Report
Washington Dec 7 extreme precautions have been taken by the secretary of agriculture to safeguard the cotton crop report set for tomorrow after the retirement of Statistician Hyde and Assistant Statistician Holmes following a cotton leak scandal.
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Washington, D. C
Secretary of Agriculture
Hyde
Holmes
Senate won't expel Mitchell and Burton over misconduct
Washington dispatch reports no Senate move to expel Mitchell or Burton. No action planned while law runs its course. Depew and Platt cases differ as they have not been convicted. Bartow and Mitchell warned to stay away from chambers to avoid triggering formal action.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Burton
Mitchell
O Pew
Platt
New York
Barton
Kansas
Oregon
Depew
Depew Resigns from Equitable Board in December
Senator Chauncey Depew has tendered his resignation as a director of the Equitable. The resignation will be effective on December 27. The report also states that McCall and Perkins are both expected to retire.
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Washington, D. .C
Chauncey Depew
The
Equitable
McCall
Perkins
Unclaimed Letters at Wenatchee Post Office
List of unclaimed letters remaining in the Wenatchee Washington post office for the week ending December 5 1905. Names include Andrew Barker Chester Beck tell Willie Callaghan Ted Cook M Dawson Fred Edler Mrs Minnie Firman Mrs Sarah Gase Mrs W E Haldibrook C H Harned G T Pearsall W S Richardson Lewis Larimer Neve Wilett Floyd Wright. Parties calling for the foregoing letters should say advertised. E D Scheble P M.
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Wenatchee
Wash
Andrew Barker
Chester A. Becktell
Willie Callaghan
Ted Cook
M. Dawson
Fred Edler
Minnie Firman
Sarah Gase
W. E. Haldibrook
C. H. Harned
G. T. Pearsall
W. S. Richardson
Lewis Larimer
Neve Wilett
Floyd Wright
Assassination of Former War Minister Sakharoff Shocks Russia
Reports from St Petersburg and London confirm the assassination of Lieutenant General Sakharoff, former minister of war, by a revolutionsist with a pistol at Saratoff. The killing sparks fears of revolutionary domino effects and hints at possible military dictatorship. Berlin notes warn of growing unrest and calls for Count Witte’s resignation as liberal momentum rises.
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London
St. Petersburg
Daily Telegraph
Eydtkuhnen
East Prussia
Sakharoff
Saratoff
Times
Sakarhov
Berlin
Tageblatt
Eydtusannen
Count Witte
Hearst Wins His Appeal in Ballot Recount Case
The appellate division of the supreme court sustains Hearst in the recount and recanvass of votes found in ballot boxes that had been opened.
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New York
Appelate Division
Supreme Court
Hearst
Russian Jews Find Refuge on Haverford in Philadelphia
The American liner Haverford reached Philadelphia from Liverpool after a rough voyage. Among the steerage passengers were over 200 refugees from Russia seeking safety, marking a notable arrival amid ongoing upheaval.
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America
Philadelphia
American Line
Haverford
Liverpool
Russia
Wenatchee Teachers Meet on payday at Stevens school
Teachers of Wenatchee gather at Stevens school for a short program and discussion of school work with the school board present. Presiding is Mr. Prichard. The program includes music by Miss Joy and Mr Knowles and talks on oral introduction arithmetic aid and pupil contact. Remarks by Secretary Littlefield conclude the agenda.
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Wenatchee
Stevens School
Prichard
Miss Joy
Knowles
Notle
Coburn
Nellie Parker
Frisbie
Miss Case
Littlefield
Adams Accused of Five Year Gold Dust Theft
Seattle December 7 Director Leach reports positive proof cashier Adams stole gold dust from the assay office for five years and possibly earlier. The total loss may reach 170000 with government seizure of 360000 of Adams property and Congress to determine restocking.
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Seattle
Leach
Adams
Congress
Isle of Pines Title Dispute Reaches Senate Committee
Washington December 7 The foreign relations committee of the senate met today to consider the treaty between the United States and Cuba for adjustment of title to the ownership of the Isle of Pines.
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Washington
The
Senate
United States
Cuba
Isle of Pines
Two New States to Be Added to Union
A senate canvass reported by Senator Beveridge indicates a statehood bill will pass this session with a good majority. It would admit Oklahoma and Indian Territory as one state and New Mexico and Arizona as another. Also notes a Wenatchee band concert selling tickets fast with local hits and jokes promising an entertaining show. In Muscogee I T the postmaster blocked mailing the Daily Phoenix issue that named prize winners from a social card game due to improper admission.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Beveridge
Committee On Territories
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
New Mexico
Arizona
Band Boys
Wenatchee
Muscogee
I. T
Phoenix
Square deal sought on Washington irrigation issue
Senators Ankeny and Piles and the Washington delegation urged President Roosevelt for a square deal on the Washington irrigation situation. Roosevelt showed interest and promised to act after hearing the other side. He will discuss the matter with Director Walcott of the geological survey promptly.
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Washington, D. C
Ankeny
Piles
Washington
Roosevelt
Walcott
Geological Survey
Patent Medicines Requiring Liquor Licenses Named
The internal revenue department published a list of patent medicines that now require liquor licenses for dealers. Products include Atwood's La Grippe Specific Cuban Gingerie De Witte's Stomach Bitters Dr Bouvier's Buchu Gin Dr Fowler's Meat and Malt Duffy's Malt Whisky Gilbert's Rejuvenating Iron and Herb Juice Hostetter's Stomach Bitters Kudros Peruna and Rockandy Cough Cure. The license date was moved from December 1 to January 1 for manufacturers and to April 1 for retail dealers. Further investigations will continue and findings will be made public.
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Internal Revenue Department
Atwood
de Witte
Dr. Bouvier
Dr. Fowler
Duffy
Gilbert
Hostetter
Monument to James Buchanan to Be Erected After Long Gap
After decades a new monument will honor James Buchanan. The donor intends it as a political landmark while urging restraint to avoid waning support and replacement difficulties.
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James Buchanan
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MR. Cleveland
Wilson
South
Department
U. S
Mitchell and
Renault
St Petersburg
Arthur Gunn
Bousquet & Holm
UNION
ASK Square
Chelan County
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