Newspaper Contract Power and Independent News Duty
A Pueblo Chieftain editorial defends freedom to publish despite advertiser pressure. It argues contracts with readers and advertisers rely on news value and permanence, resisting threats to suppress items. It condemns attempts to influence coverage with withdrawal of subscriptions or ads.
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Posblu Colorado
Qchieftain
Herald
Cheftain
Pueblo
Chieftain
Alloats Eater Riders
Wooster Board Addresses Smallpox and Health Measures
The Wooster board of health considers smallpox and diphtheria risks, with officials noting limited visible cases and urging caution. Authorities discuss vaccination, surveillance, and public education while outlining ongoing containment efforts in Hayesville and surrounding areas.
Roosevelt Message Cites Retirement Path for President
A fragment suggests President Roosevelt addresses his retirement in a cursory message. It references Derk Nie and a noted course toward leaving office, with implied formal remarks on his future plans.
Roosevelt and wealth laws in a divisive national scene
The piece comments that the president emphasizes enforcing laws and resisting discrimination while denying a war on wealth, noting support and criticism amid university fund-raising efforts for a half million endowment, and reflects on Wooster city’s role and recent market fluctuations with local remarks on public engagement.
Professor Frank H Pearson Seeks State School Commissioner
Professor Frank Ho Pearson, graduate of the University of Wous'trau, campaigns as Republican candidate for State Commissioner of common schools on the Republican ticket. He is teaching and supports education reform, urging qualified educators to back his candidacy.
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Frank Ho Pearson
Mic Mryan Describes Mr Marker as Leader Above All
Fragmentary remark credits Mr Marker as the outstanding figure, with unclear context and missing details about the event or setting. The note hints at leadership or superiority but lacks concrete names, dates, or location to specify the story.
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Mryan Sayg
Mr Marker
Portapese Troutteg Opinion Shift Reported
A terse note outlines a shift in port governance with officials signaling a change in policy direction. Details remain sparse as observers await formal statements from governing bodies and possible legislative actions.
Women in New York Smoke Ban Veto Sparks Debate
The City Council ordinance banning women from smoking was vetoed by Mayor McCrellan who argued women lack authority to enact such laws. The measure aimed to fine hotel restaurant and other establishment owners for allowing women patrons to smoke.
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New York
Yoda Fawer
McCrellan
Brokers Suspend in Providence Firm Curtis Fletcher & Company
Providence February 4 brokers Curtis Fletcher and Company suspended payment. No statement issued, but the firm that financed several small electric and gas light concerns in Maine and elsewhere could not meet attachments filed against it.
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Providence
R I
Curtis Fletcher & Company
Maine
City Council Seeks West End Alley Opening and Sewer Plans
Regular session held with President Weiser presiding as members discussed opening the west end of Dismond alley rear of the W A Wilson property. Petitions seek sewer on Pittsburg Ave to South Street alley. bonds proposed at 4.5 percent. sidewalk ordinance tied to flagstone and cement.
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Weiser
Franks
van Nest
Dismond Alley
W. A Wilson
Frank Glaggo
Pittsburg Avenue
South Street
South Market
Buckeye Streets
France in danger as Lisbon turmoil deepens
Dispatch from Lisbon says France faces constant danger to his life and may flee by sea. New government promises amnesty for political crimes and release of prisoners under Branes. Palace scene shows King Carlos and crown prince laid in state as Queen Amelie and Queen Maria Pia keep vigil. The funeral arrangements and uniforms hint at high military ritual amid unrest.
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Lisbon
France
Branes
Spuuteoh
Carlos
Armele
Kre
Maria Pia
Lisbon Renews Government After Regime Change
Reports from Lisbon say a new king and cabinet have stabilised the capital amid unrest. Franco has resigned amid popular fury, while a new cabinet pledges welfare under President Rear Admiral Dyer. Britain’s fleet reportedly sails toward Oporto, sparking cautious reaction.
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Franco
Dyer Ntal
Oporto
Frishen
Thirteen Drown As Steamer St Cuthbert Burns At Sea
A steamer St Cuthbert burned off the Nova Scotia coast near Sunday with 13 drowning. The captain perished as crew were lost, lifeboats retraced thrice, ships’ hatches left open. the St Cuthbert probably sank within hours. Meanwhile, Democratic senators planned a caucus to coordinate stance on currency legislation and likely back Bailey’s treasury note substitute.
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Nova Scotan
Cynile
Washington
Senate
Aldrich
Treasury
Hitchcock Trial Postponed in New York
Raymond Hitch cock's trial on charges by the children's society is postponed until next month. The delay comes at the request of Henry W. Savage, Hitchcock's manager, who says he would suffer financial losses if the road tour ends before March 6 when the season closes.
Debates Focus on Ohio Penitentiary Probe and Public Safety
In Columbus on February 4 three joint resolutions were introduced for investigations into Ohio penitentiary management, alleging favoritism, brutality, and mismanagement. The Espy resolution creates a mixed-party joint committee to oversee inquiries, hear witnesses, and examine books. Meanwhile a separate Meek school certificate case moves toward a public inquiry despite constitutional concerns. In Washington a complex heart surgery at Emergency Hospital repaired a stabbed patient’s heart with five stitches, a rare operation that left the patient, Richard Denton, hoped to recover.
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Ohio
House
Senate
Representative Hill
House Committee On Prisons and Reforms
Cincinnati
Hamilton County
Drake Committee
Supreme Court
Espy
Judiciary Committee
Washington
Richard Denton
Denton
Philippine Delegates For Taft To Chicago Nomination
Dispatches from Manila report the Republican convention selected delegates to Chicago unanimously enthusiastic. General Clarence Edwards notes delegates were instructed to vote for Secretary Taft. The messages, dated Manila, February 4, show strong resolutions backing Taft's nomination.
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Taft
Washington
Manila
Repubican
Chicago
Clarence Edwards
Bureau of Insular Affairs
Edwards
Colonel Lawfer Dies of Pneumonia in Rockford
Colonel Thomas G Lawler former commander in chief of the Grand Army dies at his Rockford home from bronchial pneumonia. Funeral services set for Thursday. His winding sheet will be a flag presented by Louisville citizens in 1895 when he and General Buckner were honored there.
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Rockford
Thomas G Lawler
Grand Army
Citizens of
Louisville
Buckner
Old Veteran John Bloom Dies at 66 in Wooster Ohio
John Bloom a 66 year old Civil War veteran died in his Wooster home on Stitos Street after a long heart ailment. He enlisted in Company I 77th Pennsylvania Volunteers in 1861 and served until 1864. He is survived by his wife and six children including Sadie Adams Wilma Nunpamaker Matt Bloom Iris Lawrence and Bert Bloom. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 PM from his residence conducted by Rev Ce Johrsain of the Methodist church. Interment will be in Wooster cemetery.
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Grand Army of the Republic
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Mre
Sadie Adama
Mra Uwilla Nunpamaker
Cleveland
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Mra Tisle Lawrence
Bert Bloom
Wooster
Would Like Freedom From County Jail
Earl Snyder, a young man from Wooster, has refused liberty from the county jail on condition he leave Wooster. He questions when Author Hough will let him go and suspects a league keeping him confined. Snyder continues to correspond with his Wooster sweetheart and received a letter Tuesday.
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Earl Snyder
Wooster
Hough
Snyder
Marriage Licenses Reported For Wooster Area
Vinceet Mancini and Peppina Vitallo of Wooster are listed for marriage licensing. Dwight Double of Burbank and Ejiza Eesterday cf Wooster appear in the same notices, indicating paired licensing.
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Vinceet Mancini and
Peppina Vitallo
Wooster
Dwight Double
Burbank
Ejiza Eesterday
John Painter Dead at Lattasbury After Illness
John Fainter a widely known citizen of Lattasbury died Tuesday after a short illness with pneumonia.
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John Painter
John Fainter
Lattasbury
Supreme Court Rules Against Labor Unions Boycott
The Supreme Court on February 4 issues a ruling against labor unions using boycotts to block interstate trade. In Lawler vs Danbury Hatters, the court upholds that section of the Sherman Act allowing treble damages for losses from unlawful conspiracies. Chief Justice Fuller writes the majority, with no dissent.
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Supreme Court
Washington
Supreme Court of the United States
Lawler
Hatters
Apton
Danbury
Puiter
Th Éect
Harrisburg Trials Review 1904 Furniture Measure Evidence
In Dauphin county court Sanerson and ex officials Snyder Mathues Shu maker faced evidence on capitol furnish ing contracts. Defense pressed to exclude lineal foot measurements as basis for charges, but judge overruled. Berlin debate favors militia over standing army with lessons from Civil War. Robbery in Bridgeport Oklahoma robs bank of 600 dollars. Clinton Iowa notes death of 104 year old Sever Bon in Calamus.
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Capitol
Sanderson
Snyder
Mathues
James M Shumaker
Dauphin County
Commonwealth
Kun
Bebel
Berlin
Herr Bebel
Reichstag
Wilson plans spring action on electric line league
J O Wilson passenger agent for the Cleveland and Sont penne electric line says he will not act until spring. He notes past experience shows towns along the line need baseball fever to spur interest. He hopes Seville to Mansfeld line by summer and a permanent eight team Tolley league may form.
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J. O. Wilson
Cleveland & Sont Penne
Tolley
Wilson
Seville
Mansfeld
Northeastern Ohio Teachers Association Excursion
An excursion to Cleveland is planned for Friday in connection with the Northeastern Ohio Teachers Association. The electric line will carry riders for Friary, Saturday and Sunday at round trip rates of $1.20 for fifty and more and $1.86 for twenty and more. Those wishing to attend should contact Prof D L Thompson superintendent of schools at once.
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Cleveland
D. L. Thompson
Schoola
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