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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1904
Page
6
Congress at Work in Daily Senate Briefs and Bills
Daily press dispatches cover the 26th to 28th sessions with Senate talks on the Panama question and a $5,000,000 Potomac memorial bridge. House debates on the urgent deficiency bill, pensions for aging veterans, statues for Lincoln and Marquette, and several regulatory measures are noted alongside disaster and crime reports from Cheswick mine, Broken Bow, and Harlin's theater panic. The report also cites weather extremes in Michigan and California, a White House dinner for Supreme Court justices, and other notable events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Panama
Potomac River
Washington
Arlington Estate
Boutell
Williams
Simmons
N. C
Idaho
Wyoming
House
United States
Abraham Lincoln
Congress
Wisconsin
of Marquette
The
Capitol
Cheswick
Harry Behr
Louisville
Sarah C. Schafer
Bedford
Ind
Harper
University of Chicago
California
Allegheny Coal Company
Broken Bow
Neb
Atlanta
Roosevelt
White House
United States Supreme Court
North Tonawanda
N. Y
Illinois
Vicksburg
Miss
Chicago
Lake Michigan
Upper Peninsula
Michigan
Briar Hill Coal Company
Brownsville
Milwaukee
Wis
New York City Health Department
Ohio floods eased as cold wave hits nation wide
Multiple national items note calmer floods in Ohio and the East under a freezing spell. Others report state carnation as Ohio’s flower, mine disaster in Colorado, shift toward Atlantic steamship rate wars and a U S Supreme Court delegation to a September lawyers congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Victor
Col
Atlantic
Supreme Court
Universal Congress of Lawyers
St. Louis
New York
H. Roswell Bates
Carl Corper
Corper Brewing Company
Chicago
State Department
Europe
John T. Brown
Reinbeck
Pendleton
Bellingham
Wash
Frank A. Gotch
Humboldt
Tom Jenkins
Cleveand
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers
Indianapolis
Carry
Wis
John J. Brennan
Stormer Gov. Taft
Philippines
Washington
Root
Noted Democrats and officials linked to 19th century era
Charles A. Walsh of Iowa names William R Hearst as the logical Democratic presidential nominee. Indiana ex-speaker Justus C Adams dies in Indianapolis at 63. Judge Robert Lowery ex-congressman from Indiana dies in Fort Wayne at 80. Illinois GOP sets state convention for Springfield May 12. Annie Chambers Ketchum author of The Bonnie Blue Flag dies in New York at 80. Katherine Kendall Steele cousin of President Pierce dies in Lyndeboro NH at 103. John W Daniel reelected U S senator by Virginia legislature. Mary Schaferewski age 125 dies near Menominee Michigan. Gen Stephen W Kellogg former congressman dies in Waterbury Connecticut at 82.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Walsh
Iowa
National Democratic Committee
William R. Hearst
Justus C. Adams
Indiana
House of Representatives
Indianapolis
Robert Lowery
Congress
Fort Wayne
Illinois
Springfield
Annie Chambers Ketchum
New York
Katherine Kendall Steele
Franklin Pierce
Lyndheboro
N. H
John W. Daniel
United States
Virginia
Mary Schaferewski
Men
Rebuilding Aalesund Urged After Devastating Fire
Inhabitants vow to stay and rebuild Aalesund Norway as aid pours in after a massive fire left 14 000 homeless. Authorities say arson is suspected while 7 million dollars in damages is reported and officials plan rapid relief efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aalesund
St. Petersburg
Japan
Whitaker Wright
London and Globe Corporation
London
Tokio
New York
Gibraltar
Aalsund
Norway
Germany
Denmark
Russia
Baltic
Progreso
Mexico
Emperor William Celebrates Forty-Fifth Birthday Across Germany
The fifty fifth birthday of Emperor William is marked as celebrations spread through Germany. Russia’s response to Japan’s note is a rejection of honoring China's integrity, with both powers preparing for potential conflict. Tibetan lamas deliver an ultimatum to British forces, threatening action if they do not retreat to India.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Germany
Russia
Japan
China
Tibet
India
Many Events Mark Senate and Nation in Early 1904
A sweeping news digest notes the senate did not meet on the 30th, the house passed a defiency bill after removing a double mileage clause, and one wreck killed one and injured thirteen near Miller Kansas. Weather records set with January's low max, while Vanderbilt set multiple automobile records. Colombia threatens Panama, and Russia Kaufman? etc. The text covers deaths, trials, and public notices from multiple states and nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Miller
Kan
Russia
Japan
William K. Vanderbilt
Bogota
Panama
Root
Washington
Roosevelt
White House
Maple Hill
Mahanoy City
Hollandale
Tenn
Nevada Desert
Abby B. Frost
George Francis Train
Omaha
A. B. Baxter & Co
New York
Chicago
Lucinda Hoosier
Wartrace
Leigh Hunt
Colombia
McKinley
Julia Flynn
Ormond
Fla
W. K. Vanderbilt
Detroit
Columbus
William McKinley
Harry D. Egbert
John C. Saxton
John West
Salem
Cre
Ames
Minneapolis
State Supreme Court
William H. Taft
D. G
Maybrick Released From Prison Amid mystery and doubt
London reports confirm Mrs. Florence Maybrick has been removed from Aylesbury prison though officials deny a pardon. Her destination remains unclear with theories ranging from Cornwall institutions to government detention homes. The Daily Mail suggests she may be in Liverpool under strict public silence conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Florence Maybrick
Aylesbury
United States
Maybrick
Holloway
The
Daily Mail
Liverpool
Multiple Mining Disasters Across Americas Reported
Reports from Mahanoy City Pennsylvania Monterey Mexico Pittsburg Kansas City Las Vegas describe mining explosions derailments and desert deaths. Five men die in Maple Hill coal mine explosion while 14 die in Tamaulipas mine lift accident and two perish from gas in West Liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahanoy City
Maple Hill
Philadelphia & Reading Coal & Iron Company
Monterey
Mexico
Victoria
Tamauliaps
Pittsburg
Henry Magel
West Liberty
Kansas City
Colorado Flyer
Missouri Pacific
Denver
Miller
Kan
Las Vegas
Nev
Nevada Desert
New San Pedro
Los Angeles & Salt Lake Railroad
California
Nevada
Fraud in Hay Bale Reveals Hidden Weight Scam
A Cincinnati Commercial article reports a fifty-one pound stone found in an eighty pound bale of hay, exposing fraud in watch cases. It details schemes like lead hidden in cases behind springs and stamps claiming U S assays, noting Dueber Hampden Watch Co of Canton Ohio exposes makers in this deceit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
U. S
United States
Dueber-Hampden Watch Company
Canton
Ohio
Wisconsin Central Railway Serves Major Wisconsin Routes
The Wisconsin Central lines connect Chicago to Milwaukee Manitowoc St Paul Minneapolis Ashland and Duluth with Pullman Sleepers Free Reclining Chair Cars and dining and cafe service. Connections exist at all terminals with meals served a la carte. Inquiries or reservations go to company agents or General Pass. Agent C Pond Milwaukee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Chicago
Milwaukee
Manitowoc
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Ashland
Duluth
Yee C. Pond
Gen.l. Pass. Agt
Wardi Gras fares and travel deals for 1016
Rates via the Mobile and Ohio Railroad from Chicago to New Orleans and return are 25 dollars and Chicago to Mobile and return 24 dollars low rates offered from all points. Formal particulars to Jno M Beall M O R R St Louis Mo. Also includes miscellaneous quotes about libraries tips and a few testimonial lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile and Ohio Railroad
Chicago
New Orleans
Mobile
Jno
M. Beall
St. Louis
Moralists Spar Over Enemies and Friends Quip
A Cincinnati Inquirer exchange features a moralist who notes enemies seldom kick a man when down and a demoralizer who adds they instead stand aside to let his friends assist him. The brief exchange frames loyalty and adversity in sharp, wry contrast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Inquirer
Historic Route to Florida by Nashville Chattanooga and St Louis Ry
A description of the quickest attractive rail route from Chicago or St Louis to Florida via Nashville Chattanooga and St Louis and Western and Atlantic railways. It highlights the Dixie Flyer and the Chicago and Florida Limited sleepers between Chicago St Louis and Jacksonville or St Augustine. Readers are invited to request travel literature from B F Hill N P A at 350 Marquette Building Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
St. Louis
Florida
Nashville
Chattanooga
Atlanta
St. Louis Ry
Western & Atlantic R. R
Lookout Mountain
Chickamauga Park
Jacksonville
Chicago & Florida Limited
St. Augustine
B. F. Hill
N. C
St. L. Ry
Marquette Bldg
Ill
Doan’s Kidney Pills Help Portland Man
A Portland Oregon freight inspector says Doan's Kidney Pills relieved months of backache and kidney trouble after a cold settled in his kidneys. He reports no recurrence after several months. Dean’s Kidney Pills priced 50 cents per box. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doan
H. B. McCarver
Cherry St
Portland
Oregon
Trans-Continental Co
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Congress AT Work
Loose
Pennsylvania
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Wisconsin Central
N. O
Democrat
Wardi Gras
Puck
Thos. Robbins
Norwich, N. Y
TRAG
St.Jacobs Oil
Redilway
Western Canada
Ottawa
Canada
Quincy Building
Anakesis
Anatlesias
Tribune Building
Co-Operative Co
Northampton
Mass
Creferences
Washington, D
Fitzgerald & CO
Miiecro
Audiphone Co
W. 30Th ‘It
San Francisco
Candy Cathartig
Sterling Remedy Co
Larce Pro DuCl Nn Ce
Arbuckle-Goode Commission CO
Vesrekf Sti Ijous
Arare Investment
New
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