Week's News Condensed From Nations and States
A six day digest of Senate and House proceedings covers the Panama canal treaty debates and related appropriations. It notes a Baltimore fire relief bill, Panama treaty votes, a St Louis exposition loan discussion, naval and geological projects, and a congressional seating dispute. Other items report a railroad collision fatally wounding four, a Syracuse bank failure, a mother’s murder suicide in Fort Dodge, and regional weather impacting trade.
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Hale
Senate
Hopkins
Clay
Portland
Ore
St. Louis
Panama
House
Howell
Connell
Pennsylvania
Thomas N. Jamieson
Chicago
Connell-Howell
Washington
Geological Survey
Naval Affairs Committee
Secretary Hay invites powers to defend Chinese empire
Secretary Hay issued a note to England Germany and France inviting them to join with the United States to protect the integrity of the Chinese empire. Four killed in collision at the Southern railway crossing Waterloo Virginia. Burglars wrecked the Millerstown bank interior and got 500 dollars. Four men crushed to death at Steubenville Ohio by ore pile collapse. Twenty jumped from burning Brooklyn factory windows. five fatally hurt. Bank of McGruder Texas closed with liabilities 134603 dollars. Bandits dynamited Ravia Indian Territory bank safe taking 1700. August W Machen testified in Washington postal case denying charges. James McDonald Bedford Indiana arrested on murder suspicions. W S Buchanan US minister to Panama arrived New York not expecting trouble. Bank of Dunn North Carolina closed after ten days run. Winsor T White Cleveland named president of the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers. Baltimore seeks federal troops to patrol fire district. mayor declines outside aid. Taft tells insular committee slavery abolished in the Philippines by local action. Charles F Gould Evansville Evening Bulletin editor dies at desk. Ice gorges in Susquehanna cause damage at Wilkes Barre and elsewhere. Paul Misik hanged for murder of Charles O’Brien in Hartford. Equitable Bank of New York closes with 395273 dollars deposits. Banquet under Jackson Boulevard in Illinois Bell tunnel for 1200 guests.
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James McDonald
Bedford
Ind
Greensburg
Harry Bierer
Syracuse
N.Y
American Exchange National Bank
McAllister University
St. Paul
Boston
South Carolina
State Department of Commerce and Immigration
Hay
China
Washington
Baltimore
Great Northern
Pennock
Minn
England
Germany
France
United States
Waterloo
Millerstown
Steubenville
Brooklyn
N. Y
Citizens’ National Bank
McGruder
Tex
Ravia
I. T
August W. Machen
Sarah C. Schafer
W. S. Buchanan
Panama
New York
Bank of Dunn
N. C
Winsor T. White
Cleveland
National Association of Automobile Manufacturers
Susquehanna River
Wilkesbarre
Paul Misik
Charles O’brien
Hartford
Conn
Equitable National Bank of
New York City
Jackson Boulevard
Illinois Telephone Company
Chicago
Notable 19th Century Figures Die Across U.S. And Leaders Plan Iowa Democratic Convention
Henry W. Oliver of Pittsburg capitalist steel master and politician dies at 64. Erastus Wiman promoter dies poor on Staten Island at 75. Philip Keifer retired manufacturer dies in Dayton aged 102. Iowa Democratic convention to nominate delegates for the national convention set for Des Moines on May 4. John A. Roche former Chicago mayor 1887 to 1889 dies suddenly of heart disease at 60.
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Henry W. Oliver
Pittsburg
Erastus Wiman
Staten Island
N. Y
Philip Keifer
Dayton
Iowa
Des Moines
John A. Roche
Chicago
Japan lands troops to seize Seoul as war widens
Sixty Japanese transports land troops along Corea to occupy Seoul while the main fleet heads to Port Arthur. Japan seizes Russian vessels at Masampo and bombards Port Arthur as battleships and cruisers clash. Russia mobilizes 40000 reservists amid worsening tensions with Europe watching the Balkans.
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Japan
Russia
Corea
Seoul
Caucasus
Europe
Balkans
Powers back Hay plan as China integrity assured
Advices say world powers endorse Secretary Hay's plan and China remains secure regardless of Russo Japanese war results. Venezuela recognizes the republic of Panama. The emperor of Japan declares war on Russia accusing Russia of insincerity in negotiations.
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Hay
China
Venezuela
Republic of Panama
Japan
Russia
Hostilities limit agreed. multiple wartime items reported
Secretary Hay leads global moves toward capping hostilities while reports from Tokio and Berlin describe naval battles, troop landings, and the fate of Port Arthur. Notable deaths include Rev. Clinton Locke and Judge Brewster. Hanna's condition worsens as US politics respond to ongoing crisis.
Secretary Hay's Note Urges Limited Hostilities in War
Washington reports Secretary Hay urged Russia and Japan to confine hostilities to the smallest possible area while respecting China's neutral status. The note, sent February 10, prompted replies or cautious acceptance from several powers, with Germany and Britain signaling positions and Russia's stance awaiting formal word.
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Washington
Russia
Japan
China
Hay
St. Petersburg
Tokio
Germany
Great Britain
France
Italy
Austria-Hungary
Netherlands
Denmark
Spain
Belgium
Manchuria
United States
Austro-Hungary
Corea
State Department
London
Paris
Senator Hanna in terminal condition in Washington
Washington February 15 all hope of Senator Hanna's recovery is gone. Mr Dover says there is no chance for life though doctors do not expect immediate dissolution. At 3 15 a m Hanna was alive and resting easily, yet observers fear another sinking spell likely to be fatal as fever remains unabated and strength is gone.
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Washington
Hanna
Dover
Death of Judge Denison Brewster Shocks Danbury
Danbury Connecticut reports the death of Judge Ly man Denison Brewster a jurist of national reputation found dead at his home Sunday He had suffered a stroke at an Albany New York bar association dinner last year and had been in frail health since then Mrs Brewster discovered him dead in the morning room
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Danbury, Conn
Lyman Denison Brewster
New York State Bar Association
Albany
Brewster
Irishman buys church pew and reclaims seat
An Atchison man recalls his uncle, an Irishman who suddenly gained wealth. He buys the best pew, walks in with a silk hat and overcoat, finds two women in his seat, orders them to leave, then tells them to walk back to show who owns the pew.
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Atchison
Globe
His Disappearing Pulse
A humorous exchange from Yonkers Statesman where a doctor notes a faint pulse and the patient points to yesterday’s visit to recall when it was taken. The quip highlights a light medical moment and the paper’s playful tone.
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Yonkers Statesman
Salzer Seeds Promise High Yields in 1904 Harvests
The U S Department of Agriculture backs Salzer's New National Oats as champion seed. Salzer's varieties claim high per acre results across states, including oats, beardless barley, corn, speltz, macaroni wheat, Victoria rape, teosinte fodder, Billion Dollar Grass, and Pedigree Potatoes. A 10 cent stamp request offers a big seed catalog and samples from the John A Salzer Seed Co. La Crosse Wisconsin.
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U. S. Dept. of Agriculture
Salzer
Farmer
John A. Salzer
Music of the Spheres Unearthly Voice Praised
Mrs Gusher asks if her daughter has a heavenly voice and Mr Weereigh agrees the tone sounds unearthly in a witty exchange from a Woman's Home Companion page.
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Mrs. Gusher
Mr. Weereigh
Rheumatic Cure Claimed Fast Pain Relief
Claim on Dr Skirvin Rheumatic Cure in tablet form promises quick relief after taking 10 doses. Advertisement offers 25 doses for 25 cents postpaid from Wisconsin Drug Co based in La Crosse Wisconsin.
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Dr. Skirvin
WIS. Drug CO
la Crosse
Wis
Quoter and Cynic Clash Over Greatness
A quoter cites a saying about greatness while a cynic retorts that most people think they possess both inherent birth and earned greatness, as quoted from the Philadelphia Ledger.
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Philadelphia Ledger
Piso's Cure Cited as Notable Cough Remedy
An archival note from J. W. O'Brien of Minneapolis dated January 6, 1900 endorses Piso's Cure as an effective cough remedy. A Chicago Daily News quip states children should be seen more and talked about less.
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J. W. O’brien
Third Ave
Minneapolis
Minn
Chicago Daily News
To Cure a Cold in One Day Laxative Ad
An old Chicago Daily News ad touts Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets claiming a cure for a cold in one day with a refund if it fails. The copy markets bold claims and a Ram’s Horn slogan alongside Putnam Fadeless Dyes endorsement.
Nurse praises Doan's Kidney Pills in testimonial
Professional nurse Hattie Brigham describes years of backache and spinal cramps eased by Doan's Kidney Pills. She notes improved nerves and purer blood after a box, endorsing the product in her capacity as a nurse. Free trial offer from Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo N Y.
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Montague
Foster-Milburn Coo
Buffalo
N. Y
Doan
Dean
Hattie Brigham
Foster-Milburn Co
Do Your Worst Scene Sparks Remorseless Song Singers
When the villain taunts the heroine to do her worst she proves fearless and sings the latest popular song proving a resilient turn of phrase in a dramatic moment.
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Times-Democrat
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Masampho
San Domingo
Austrian Peace Society
Roosevelt
Chinandiga Vieja
Nicaragua
Sand Point
Ont
Czar
Clinton Locke
Grace
Pleiades
Alexieff
Chemulpo
Dove Bay
Pigeon Bay
Takeu Weu
Yalu River
Danbury
Joseph Chamberlain
Methodist Episcopal
Martin Kern
Stepanoff
Berlin
Kiel Canal
Far East
Speyer & Co
Internal Revenue
Varing
Maryland
Cannon
Lilioukalani
Hawaii
Senator Hanna
Lyman D. Brewster
Music of the Spheres
Putnam
Fac Simile Signature of
Bears
Castoria
Pege
Tlee
New_York
Southern Foundry CO
Owernsboro
Kentucky
Lewis Street
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