Cost of living up sixteen percent since 1896
National Bureau of Labor reports a 16 percent rise in the cost of living across the United States since 1896. Trade reviews note solid business. rail accidents and strikes feature in the era, with riots in Chicago and a fatal shooting in Sioux City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Bureau of Labor
United States
Brown Rodger
Union
S. C
Rodger
Charles Smith
Washington
Roosevelt
Cincinnati
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Logan
San Francisco
Manila
Fifteenth Cavalry
Chicago City Railway
Gazette
St. Joseph
Illinois Central
Kentwood
Week's World Roundup Recalls Cuba Trade, Cuba, Philippines
The period notes Congress in session considering reciprocity for Cuba and other matters. Senate bills include pensions for Civil War veterans and suffrage expansion while House activity centers on Cuban reciprocity and post reform. Other measures touch Philippines duties, Sudan treaty enforcement, and penalties for train crimes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
United States Senate
United States
Reed Smoot
Utah
Senate
Secretary of Agriculture
House
Ways and Means
Philippines
Committee On Ways and Means
Sudan
Monuments and incidents marked 1903 era notes across the nation
Reports from Tennessee to New York describe a Missionary Ridge memorial dedication, a Lafayette post office safe robbery, Panama ministerial recognition, Colorado coal miners eight hour day, and a spate of fires and municipal celebrations. Also noted are business failures, clearing house totals, and a fatal shooting in New York alongside other national events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missionary Ridge
Tennessee
Ohio
Lafayette
H. L. Raines
H. L. Scott
Chicago
Roosevelt
M. Philippe Bunau-Varilla
Panama
United States
Colorado
New Richmond
Mich
Des Moines
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Cincinnati
Andrew G. Green
Greater New York
New York
Cornelius M. Williams
Chicago City
Salt Lake City
Climax, Minn
Notable Deaths Across Politics and Showbiz
Frederick J. Haas claims to be America’s first brewer died at his Trenton home. James Langdon Curtis, 96, former People's Party presidential candidate, died in Stratford. Lee Trickey known as Jolly Lee, 32, died in Newport weighing 619 pounds. Valentine Pfeffer, oldest resident and pork packer, died in La Crosse. Republican National Committee set to meet December 11 in Washington. Mrs Emma Devoe, age 100, celebrated birthday at Irving Park Illinois suburb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick J. Haas
America
Trenton
N. J
James Langdon Curtis
People’s Party
United States
Stratford
Conn
Lee Trickey
Jolly Lee
Newport
Ark
la Crosse
Wis
Valentine Pfleffer
Northwest
Republican National Committee
Washington
Emma Devoe
Irvying Park
Chicago
Cuban Congress Gifts 50000 to Gen Gomez for Revolutionary Service
The Cuban congress voted a gift of 50000 dollars to General Maximo Gomez recognizing his leadership of the revolutionary army. Settlement of Philippine friars land claims is expected before Taft departs Manila on December 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maximo Gomez
Gov
Taft
Manila
Colombia
Republic of Panama
Panama
Lebaudy
Paris
Pope Pius
Mer
Merry del Val
St. Petersburg
Moscow
Santiago
Reyes
New Republic
Jesus
St. Thomas
Egypt Exploration Society
Cairo
Turkey
Bosphorus
Marroquin
American demands granted by San Domingo Improvement company
Three American soldiers were killed by Moros in an attack near Lake Lano in the Philippines. Germany’s consular representatives at Panama have opened business relations with the new government. Widespread uneasiness is felt in Germany because of the emperor’s health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Domingo
Moros
Lake Lano
Philippines
Germany
Panama
Bills propose New Mexico Arizona statehood in Senate
Proposals for admission of New Mexico and Arizona as states arise in the United States Senate on the sixteenth. Protests against Senator Smoot of Utah for retaining his seat were submitted in the same session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Senate
New Mexico
Arizona
Smoot
Utah
Houstonville
Cleveland
Henry A. Ericson
State Bank of Chicago
Nebraska
London
Panama
Republic
J. B. Hartman
Columbus
O. Topeka
Havana
Bishop
Ill
Fred Strube
Ella Henneger
Dietrich
Far East
Japan
Chicago
Wentworth Avenue
Minor News Items From Across the World
Eighty percent of U S Navy men are native born per Secretary Moody. German Reichsbank President Koch celebrates fiftieth year in office. Missouri seeks 47518613 dollars in Civil War reimbursements. Arkansas mine output declines. Mexico gauge change saves 500 miles Chicago to Mexico City. Dr Sacon’s car runs off a 300 foot cliff in France but occupants uninjured. Indiana State Librarian Henry buys autograph letters for a historical collection. Rural free delivery will cost 15000000 dollars to operate starting July 1 1904 per Postmaster General Payne. U S jewel production in 1902 totals 318300 dollars. Louise L Hardin proposes Denver girls patrols to deter mashers. Three first class Annapolis midshipmen expelled for hazing. Orrion Hickok dies at 60 at Cleveland State Hospital. Harvard’s Germanic Museum dedication includes President Eliot Carl Schurz and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Navy
Moody
Koch
Reichsbank
Berlin
Missouri
Washington
Arkansas
National Railroad of Mexico
Chicago
Mexico City
Sacon
Mantle
France
Henry
Indiana
Payne
Geological Survey
United States
Denver
Col
Louise L. Hardin
Business Woman’s Club
Annapolis
Orrion Hickok
State Hospital
Cleveland
Hickok
Harvard University
Emperor William
Prince Henry
Eliot
Carl Schurz
Salsbury Confesses Ties in Grand Rapids Water Bribe
Grand Rapids former city attorney Lant K. Salsbury admits a full disclosure tying about 25 men to the Lake Michigan waterworks bribe case from 1901 02. He faces potential conspiracy or bribery charges as arrests are anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Rapids
Mich
Lant K. Salsbury
Salsbury
Lake Michigan
Superior Court
St. Louis
Salsburg
Detroit House of Correction
Michigan
Cook County
William Woods
Guy C. Barton
Omaha
Barton
Chicago
Gerritt Albers
Supreme Court
House of Correction
Turkeys Scarce Boom in Thanksgiving Prices Seen
Chicago reports indicate a turkey shortage and higher costs for Thanksgiving. Dealers cite wet weather lowering hatch rates in Indiana Missouri Tennessee and across Illinois Wisconsin and Iowa, with shortages estimated at about 40 percent and price increases of 25 to 30 percent over last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
South Water Street
Indiana
Missouri
Tennessee
Illinois
Wisconsin
Iowa
Verdict of Geralty Returned in Fraud Case
The jury in the triple naturalization fraud case found Thomas Barrett, former marshal of the St. Louis court of appeals, John Dolan chair of the Democratic city central committee, and Policeman Frank Garrett guilty in U S district court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geralty
St. Louis
Thomas &. Barrett
Dr Prices Baking Powder Ad Warns Against Alum Powders
An advertisement from Dr Prices Baking Powder Company of Chicago cautions that cheap low grade baking powders contain alum and are unhealthy. It claims alum in food is injurious and advises consumers to choose pure products for health reasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Price
Woman Sues Over Heat Damages In New York Apartments
Sarah Jane Higginson of New York sues the estate tenant for heavy damages claiming loss of an eye due to absent heat. In April 1901 the janitor refused coal heat and used wood causing smoke that blinded her eye. Also noted are tallies of twin Indiana centenarians and a Tokyo case of a Japanese woman defending herself after a card game altercation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Jane Higginson
New York
Whitley County
Indiana
Pheba Lamson
Auburn
Toka Nakajima
Honjo
Tokyo
Fair Daughters of
Japan
Kobayashi
Dean's Kidney Pills Endorsement by Local Official
W J Hill of Concord reports that Dean's Kidney Pills cured his kidney and back pains. He describes irregular dark urine with sediment and says symptoms cleared after use. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo sells them for 50 cents a box through dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Hill
Concord
Justice of the Peace
Dean
Foster-Milburn CO
Buffalo, N. Y
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Thor
Rockefeller-Gould-Hill
Steel Trust
Great Lakes
Treasury
D. Crawford & Co
Trades Union Section
American Federation of Labor
Boston
William Ziegler
Baking Powder Trust
Grand
Jefferson City
Canada
James Dunn
Sioux City
House of Representatives
Congress
Dr.prices
Price Baking Powder Co
Tone Acanadian Co
Arge
Virginia Hot Springs
Chesapeake & Ohio
Homestead
Fred Sterry
Wit Direct Newark Wire
Newclub
Tigberald &Co
Bofs
Washington, D. C
California
8Months
K. S.C
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