Broad early 20th century market and crime news digest
Weekly trade reviews note excess demand across many commodities and a strong market tone. Reports cover a Washington signed protocol on the Venezealan blockade, a duel death in Galena Kansas, bank suspension in Nashville Arkansas, hangings in San Quentin and rising U.S. business failures. Other items cite Arbor Day in Illinois, Darrow addressing miners, a Chicago auto exhibit, large postal losses, Mrs. Roosevelt bedbound, Mint Tillman calls for racial violence warning, McKinley Memorial fundraising, Lucania voyage, and Alaska boundary arbitration plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hague
Washington
Galena
Kan
Charles Trotter
Earl Gent
Howard County
Nashville
Ark
Joseph E. Cot
Juan Gonzales
San Quentin
Cal
United States
Gov. Yates
Illinois
Clarence S. Darrow
Philadelphia
Miners’ Union
St. Paul
Minn
Cornelia D. W. Appleby
Get
Turf Commission
Chicago
Coliseum
Louisville
Indianapolis
Europe
Orient
Edward Jones
New York
Root
Lodge
Turner
Alaska
Gloucester
Mass
David Shaub
Tra Baker
Lebanon
Cyrus Shaffer
Cleveland
National Computine Scale Company
Morgan County
Department of Commerce
General Staff
Knox
Lakes Erie
Ontario
Senate and House Work Pace Up Across Civil and Defense Bills
The Senate ratified the Alaska boundary treaty in executive session while debating the Panama Canal. The conference report on the commerce bill moved forward and a statehood rider was added to the post office appropriations. In the House progress on the sundry civil appropriations bill continued as the Elkins anti rebate measure passed the Senate and 825 pension bills plus the civil bill advanced. An omnibus public building bill and a measure to prevent hazing at the naval academy were introduced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Department of Commerce
Depew CN. Y
Penrose
William Bosth
Salvation Army
Depew
Dent
Naval Academy
Audubon theater fire destroys New Orleans Academy of Music
The Audubon theater built in 1853 as the Academy of Music in New Orleans was destroyed by fire. The report notes extensive damage and changes to local cultural landmarks and future plans for reconstruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Audubon Theater
New Orleans
Academy of Music
Lincoln
Northwestern Gas Light & Coke Company
Brne Island
Cincinnati
Ilinoiss
Wisconsin
Butte
Mont
St. Louis Turf Cooperative Companies
EB. J. Arnold & Co
Chicago
William Booth
Salvation Army
Roosevelt
White House
Boston
Wise
Virginia
Joseph
Baer
Philadelphia
New York
Darrow
Gunther
Illinois
United States
Detroit
Prominent Educator Dr J M Curry Dies in Asheville
Dr J M Curry a leading southern educator died in Asheville North Carolina at age 78. The obituary notes his influence in education and regional impact during his career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J M. Curry
South
Asheville
N. C
Charles D. Peacock
Chicago
Clement F. Miller
Oakland
Cal
William J. Bryan
New York
Katherine Lyons
Bloomington
Ill
Ferry Sinks on Vistoka River Crossing at Lemberg
A ferry boat sank on the Vistoka river at Lemberg Austria with 50 peasants drowning. Other items note Macedonian agitators edging toward war with Turkey and other geopolitical tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vistoka
Lemberg
Austria
Bulgaria
Servia
Russia
Turkey
Guatemala
Saxony
Louise
M. Giron
Earl of Dudley
Dublin
Ireland
Mazzoni
Havana
Maine
Filipino Troops Battle 100 Ladrones in Mindoro
Filipino native forces fought 100 ladrones in Mindoro, killing one and dispersing the rest. Italy appears ready to join Russia and Austria to push Turkish reforms in Macedonia amid regional tension. The allied fleet blockade of Venezuelan ports has been lifted. Turkey mobilizes 100000 troops on the Bulgarian front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mindoro
Italy
Russia
Austria
Macedonia
Turkey
Senate Takes No Debate on Statehood Bill as Other Actions Pass
Senate did not debate the statehood bill on the 16th while the Indian appropriation and Philippine currency bills passed. The house advanced a rail car safety measure. a deadly cane factory explosion in Fostoria, Ohio killed eight and injured four. A schoolteacher in Thayer Indiana saved pupils by dropping them from a second story window in a blaze. Palmer of Cuba signed a naval coaling station pact with the United States. The era saw a severe cold snap with widespread damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Senate
Committee On the
Philippines
Fostoria
Thayer
Inl
Palma
Cuba
Naval Coaling Station
United States
Denis J. Sweenie
Chicago
Lewis W. Robinson
UC. S. N
Philadelphia
Indiana
Charles Davenport
East Watertown
Mass
Southern Timnois Normal University
Carbondale
Edwin Perkins Clark
New York Evening Post
Brooklyn
C.G. Trusdell
Chicago Relief and Aid Society
Gen. Lawton
John J. Ryan
St. Louis
George Ji. Cortelyou
Department of Ecommerce and Labor
William Loeb
MINGR News Items Reflect Global and Local Strains
Street car conductors in Switzer land are paid 80 cents a day for 12 hours. Zola left a fortune of 400000 dollars from novel profits. Three thousand Chinese carpenters strike for higher wages at Mong hong. India records 127340 bubonic plague cases and 95579 deaths in six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Switzerland
Zola
Mong-hong
India
Italy
Europe
Mambure
New Guinea
New Hampshire
Sawyer
Goodell
Tuttle
Smith
Rawlins
Jordan
Theodore Hostetter
New York
James J. Hill
National League For Protection of Family
Illinois
Missouri
St. Louis Fair
Alabama House of Representatives
Houston
George S. Houston
Balfour
Liverpool
United States
California
San Quentin
Folsom
San Juan de Porto Rico
Massachusetts
Ice Cream Dangers Cited For Guinea Pigs
Baltimore woman warns that ice cream contains harmful bacteria that can kill guinea pigs. The Chicago Record-Herald notes humane caution for owners to keep pets away from ice cream. Detroit Free Press joke about married men living longer is mentioned as a separate item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Chicago Record-Herald
Henpecque
Detroit Free Press
Bathing the Baby Advice From Eleanor R Parker
Young mothers are advised to begin bathing infants at six weeks. Fold a soft towel in the basin and use Ivory Soap only to avoid skin irritation from colored, perfumed soaps. Jealousy is described as a bitter drop spoiling love, per Town Topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor R. Parker
Mother Grays Sweet Powders for Children Ad
Old ad style listing remedies for colds feverishness constipation stomach teething and worms by Mother Gray a nurse at a New York Children's Home. Includes price 25c sample free address A S Olmsted Le Roy New York. Also features multiple quotes and minuscule notices and product claims from various sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mother Gray
New York
A.S. Olmsted
le Roy
N.Y
Thousands of Americans Eye Western Canada Migration
A Langdon North Dakota farmer told Winnipeg officials that thousands will move north in spring to homestead Canada. He notes higher wheat prices south of the line but says Canadian land costs are far cheaper and fertility equals Dakota. Government agents in multiple cities offer information on farming, freight, and rates to prospective settlers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Langdon
North Dakota
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Canada
Dakota
St. Paul
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement Ad
Mr W H Hammer builder of Washington D C Ohio endorses Doan's Kidney Pills claiming relief from bladder inflammation and urging a free trial by mail. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sells at 50 cents a box with nationwide offer to all U S residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Bright
W. H. Hammer
N. Hinde Street
Washington
D. H
Ohio
Doan
Hammer
United States
Foster-Milburn, Co
Buffalo
N. Y
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Price
iIndianapolis News
Chicago & North-Western
Missouri River
Chesterfield
J. W. O’brien
Third Ave
Minneapolis
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Mulhall
Sioux City
Byron
Hale
Pike
Burke
Western Canada
Averioney
POTAT
America
New Yorker
Salzer
Pricea
Mammoth
Sampis
Jonn A. Salzer Seed CO
la Crosac
Wis
Puck
Overland Limited
Union Pacific & North-Western Line
California Fig Syrup Co
Louisville, Ky
New York, N. WY
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