Taft promises return as colonial policy discussed in Manila
Governor Taft, amid Philippine duties, says he will return before May as civil government signals restoration for Cebu. Italian Senate debates recent US lynchings, sale of the Danish West Indies, and insular matters. McGuire not expelled from Carpenters Brotherhood. Tara's Hall auction fails. hogs attack farmer. General Alger condition improving. McKinley fellowship founded. five buildings burned in New London. French observers to study US business. Gardner and Whitaker draw in Omaha. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy praised for pneumonia prevention.
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United States
Manilla
Deco
Taft
Unitel _v
Set Severnst
Federal Parts
United Sat
Batangas
Samat
Wright
Federal Party
Cebu
Price changes for The Republican and Tribune Farmer
Starting December 1 1901 the annual prepaid prices for The Republican and New York Tribune Farmer rise to 81.75 with The Republican alone unchanged. The Tribune Company has raised the price of all five papers. arrangements are offered for those who wish to take The Tribune.
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Republican
New York Tribune Farmer
Tribune Review
Tribune Company
Local notes on poultry show, losses, and town news
A Wichita region newspaper item reports on the Poultry Show closing with poorer patronage, weather illnesses, a purse loss mystery in Mrs. Kramer’s home, and a string of local happenings. It mentions appraisals at a boot and shoe store, a Western Union Electric Ry franchise in progress, and residents visiting relatives, with weather and holiday travel notes interwoven.
Hanna on Labor Conference in Washington
Senator Hanna former chairman of the committee of 36 returns from the capi tal labor conference in New York and speaks with optimism about a speedy settlement of labor versus capital disputes. He expects the committee to meet this winter to craft laws and expand arbitration schemes.
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Hanna
Washington
New York
White House
Boiler Explosion Kills Worker at American Steel and Wire Plant
A boiler blast at the American Steel and Wire plant on Neville Island kills one man and injures no other workers as the facility sustains significant but not crippling damage. The blast and resulting debris have prompted safety reviews and potential shutdowns pending further inspection.
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Pittsburg
American Steel and Wire Company
Neville Island
Krause’s Headache Capsules Stir American Curiosity
An antiquated promotional note touts Krause’s Headache Capsules as unlike anything in America and attributes their origin to Germany’s court physician Dr. Krause. It claims miraculous cure for distress with a sensational tone and unclear price details.
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America
Krause
Germany
Jackson Day Plans for Banquet and Speaking Exercises
January meeting reports plans for a Jackson Day event at the American House with 290 tickets at 81 each. W E Weygandt will be master of ceremonies and Hon. W Bryan will attend, with speaking exercises at City Opera House and a mass seating arrangement. A dance is to be held at the Armory.
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W. E Weygandt
W. . Bryan
City Opera House
Armory
Letters Go Astray in City Mail Delays and Mistakes
A reader from Clarksville Arkansas describes frequent misdirected mail and “nixes” where letters to specific residents and firms go astray. He calls for careful addressing with name street number and destination to reduce clerk errors. Also reports two local incidents: a Clarksville fire destroying property valued at $100,000 with key business losses. In Chillicothe Ohio a wedding celebration turns tragic when a celebrant accidentally shoots a man, killing him instantly. the victim leaves a wife and three children.
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Chillicothe O
Bert Fox
Ray Miller
David Daugherty
Siotgon
Doughrty
Fourteen Burned by SoHo Furnace Explosion in Pittsburg
The SoHo furnace of Jones & Laughlin in Pittsburg exploded due to a furnace slip. Ten men were killed and four injured on December 20 as 19 workers were on the platform. a 900 pound barrow accident sent others to assist, leading to a chaotic blaze and widespread injuries.
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Pittsburg
Soho
Jones & Laug’-Un, Limited
Plant Froze Up at American Foundry in Jeffersonville
Jeffersonville Indiana December 20 1900 nearly 7000 men employed by the American Foundry company are nearly idle as cold weather halts work. Steam pipes at the plant have frozen for days and production is blocked. At Howard's ship yard no wheel is turning with over 600 workers idle. Mulford Sued For Divorce in Columbus Ohio December 21 Mrs John M Mulford sues alleging misappropriation of money and debenture losses. She asks to restore her maiden name Kate Alexander and requests custody of their 10 year old daughter. Lumber Plant Reduced in Cleveland December 21 Simon Lumber warehouse sash and blind factory and storage plant destroyed by fire causing about 50000 dollars in losses.
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David Nice
Wm. Musehenich
W.H Wiler
Utsun
Board of Pension Fixaminers
NaisonSauvain Ta
University
Wills Trunk
Columbus
Andrew Trunk
Nold Ave
J. & R. Overholt
Bettie Overholt
John D
Canton, Lodi & Medina Eilectric Ry Co
Ashland
Washington
Cascade Gold and Copper Mining Co
H. R. Griffin
Mary &. Curry
Michigan City
Ind
David Pierce
Keances Curry
U. of W
Constantine
Mich
B Critchfield
Shrove
Milton Gallagher
Cleveland
Internal Revenue Department
Evar Valley
James Phelps
C. Dsmith & Son
James Penick
Big Dutch Down Prairie
Mowery
Iepublian
Ergersbur
Benoe
Fioney Ebert
W. F. Ebert
Clara B. Durstine
New York City
Ralph Lowry
Walter Tyler
Pittsburg
Grocers’ Association
John Wiler
Ashtabula
Perry Yarnell
Prederick Krafft
Lodi Refining Company
Akron Beacon Journal
Thomas Temple
Canal Fulton
Harry Foltz
Massillon
Cana Fulton
Council of Shreve
Central Uoion Telephone Company
Jeffersonville
American
D Foundry Company
Yale
Howard's Shipyard
Mulford
Chris
John M. Mulford
American Insurance Union
Kate Alexander
Maineville
Simon Lumber Company
Elgin Nurse Saved by New Discovery, Claim
L C Overstreet of Elgin Tennessee recalls hearing his wife cough until her lungs ached. Doctors said she was beyond help from consumption, but a friend recommended Dr Edng’s New Discovery. Persistent use reportedly saved her life. Trial bottles offered locally.
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L. C. Overstreet
Elgin
Tenn
Edng
Death of Colonel Bull and wife ruled gas asphyxiation
The coroner's inquest in Parsons Kansas concluded that Colonel John H. Bull and his wife died from natural gas asphyxiation. No violence was found on the bodies and the mystery surrounding the deaths was cleared.
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Parsons
Kan
John HE. Bull
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