Boundary realignment moves Canadian line in Vermont towns
Three northern Vermont towns Richford East Richford and Stevens Mills totaling about 4600 residents have been found to lie in Canada after a joint US Canadian boundary survey. The strip several miles long and up to a mile wide shifts sovereignty to Canada affecting border policing and taxation.
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Vermont
Uncle Sam
Canada
Richford
East Richford
Stevens Mills
J. B. Baylor and Sons
FP. W. Staples
Washington
United States
BE. C
BE. Rainboth
W. King
Ottawa
Plan Belts Cleveland Belt Line Rail Project Start Planned
A Cleveland Short Line Railway Company belt railroad encircling Cleveland from Fairport to Lorain, costing about 10 million dollars, with two years to complete. New York bankers support the financing and about 100000 dollars has been spent on surveys and plans. Local capital backs the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chile
Cleveland
Fairport
Lorain
Cleveland Short Line Railway Company
Chicago Strike Ends as Tie-Up Collapses
The Chicago teamsters strike ends after 105 days as funds run short and leadership losses force a retreat. Lumber, express, and department store drivers reconcile with employers, others return to work, and 3,000 loyalists seek old jobs. Officials foresee better labor relations and reduced street disorder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Teamsters
Lumber Teamsters
Express
Teamsters' Tour Council
Chicago
Grand Jury
Texas to Sell 6,000,000 Acres in West Texas
The State of Texas plans a September 1 sale of 6 million acres of public domain land once leased to cattlemen. The 9,400 square mile parcel will be offered in 1 to 8 section lots, with minimum price of $1 per acre and 3 percent interest on 40 yearly payments. Purchasers must occupy the land for three years to perfect title, potentially breaking up large cattle ranches and moving cattlemen to farming or Mexico.
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State of
Texas
West
Mexico
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
New Jersey
Delaware
Connecticut
J. J. Terrell
Bulls killed in Spanish bullfights and horse losses
National Slaughter reports in Spain show near 12 000 bulls killed in bullfights during 1 M while about 10 000 horses fall in the arena. The Duke of Veragua staffs vast estates to breed the finest arena bulls, building a fortune from the trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Veragua
Fire at Spokane art shop causes heavy losses
Telegraphic brief reports a blaze at F. B. Wright’s art and paint store in Spokane Washington resulting in estimated damages of 115000. Also notes Rothschild heir left 600000 for charitable purposes with no religious distinction. E H Funston father of Brig Gen Fred Funston and ex congressman was arrested in Iola Kansas for inflammatory remarks about three recently blown up saloons.
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F. B. Wright
Spokane
Wash
Alphonse de Rothschild
E. H. Funston
Fred Funston
Iola
Kan
Paul Jones Resting in Annapolis Brick Vault
The body of Vice Admiral John Paul Jones lies in a simple brick vault at the Naval Academy in Annapolis after ceremony aboard the Brooklyn. The remains were moved from the Paris cemetery, with a formal national reception planned at the naval chapel near the temporary vault.
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Annapolis
Annapolis Naval Academy
John Paul Jones
Brooklyn
Naval Expedition
Paris
Naval
Far North cure plan ships consumptives for summer voyage
Seventy consumptives sail from Halifax aboard the hospital ship Havana under Dr Frederick Sohon and Commander Peary to Greenland for a three month Arctic cure. Patients pay about 650 dollars each. voyage aims to freeze out tuberculosis in high latitude air, with some women among the travelers and a route along Greenland’s western shores for exercise and relief.
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Halifax
Nova Scotia
Havana
Frederick Lohon
Arctic
Peary
Sohon
Earth
Greenland
Arctic Circle
Naval burial ceremony at sea and French participation
The remains were placed in a hearse and escorted by Marines and midshipmen after a Monday ceremony. Officers and men from the French cruiser Jurien de la Grieve participated in the landing party. Chaplain H. H. Clark read Psalms as the only ceremony. The high latitude enjoyed 24 hours of sun, with stable temperatures and Dr Sohon predicting a six month sun period may aid a cure.
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Brooklyn
Tus
Salwart J
Jurien de la Grevier
H. H. Clark
The
Academy
Sohon
Col Daniel Lamont Dies Suddenly at Milbrook Home
Col Daniel 8 Lamont former Secretary of War in Cleveland's second term dies of heart disease at his Milbrook New York residence. Born February 9 1851 in Cortlandville New York he rose from political reporter to private secretary and war secretary. At his death he was vice president of the Northern Pacific railway and served as director and trustee in several rail and financial firms. He leaves a widow and two daughters.
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Daniel 8. Lamont
Cleveland
Milbrook
N.Y
Lamont
Daniel Scott Lamont
Cortelandville
Cortland County
N. Y
John B. Lamont
Elizabeth Scott
Col. Lamont
Albany
Litemont
Mr. Cleveland
Northern Pacific Railway
Scared to Death at Alabama Lodge Initiation
Dennis Sim mington died in the anteroom of Montgomery Odd Fellows Lodge from fright during initiation. Cloaked figures entered the hall and circled him, heightening his fear until he collapsed. A bystander rushed to aid, but he was dead on the floor.
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Montgomery
Ala
Dennis Simmington
Odd Fellows’ Lodge
Order
Crow Chiefs Strike Rich Deal in Montana Land Bargain
Crow Indian leaders negotiate with the United States to yield 1 150 000 acres of surplus lands in southeastern Montana. The land, once hunting grounds, is set for settlement under homestead laws as the government awaits President Roosevelts approval. Chiefs like Pretty Eagle and Medicine Eagle are praised for securing top payment and becoming remarkably wealthy.
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Sam
Roosevelt
United States
Montana
Manhattan
Pretty Eagle
Medicine Eagle
Labor Notes and Union Movements Worldwide
Detroit reports a peddlers union while Baton Rouge barbers seek organization. German unions faced nearly 60000 dollars in 1904 strikes. New machinist lodges form in Hartford and Worcester under Walter Ames. Scottish Iron Molders seek travel cards from the International Iron Molders Union.
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Detroit
Mich
Barbers
Baton Houge
Germany
Hartford
Conn
Worcester
Mass
International
Walter Ames
International Iron Molders’ Union
Scottish Iron Molders’ Society
The Sorrow of It and Women’s Kidney Cure Tale
In a humorous exchange De Borem and Miss Costique spar as a lighthearted tale opens. A separate item from Champion Michigan details Mrs. A Wellett crediting Dodd's Kidney Pills with curing long standing kidney trouble and related symptoms after five years of unrest.
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Young de Borem
Miss Costique
Champion
Mich
A. Wellett
Dodd
Burroughs Portrayed as Restless Runner in Ledger Quip
A Philadelphia Ledger snippet portrays Burroughs as a remarkable runner while noting his debts and tendency to flee creditors. The quotes frame him as energetic and elusive, highlighting speed and evasiveness in a sharp, witty record.
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Burroughs
Philadelphia Ledger
Hints to Houseworkers and a 'Not a Willing Victim' encounter
An advertisement touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a liver tonic for constipation biliousness and indigestion with a money back guarantee. A separate vignette features a middle aged matron challenging a shabby tramp seeking pie and remarking on his unkempt appearance and hygiene.
No Cause for Complaint Guest in Restaurant
A humorous exchange unfolds as a guest complains about a spring chicken at a restaurant. The waiter defensively asserts the dish is properly prepared and jokes about the chicken’s age, reflecting a playful, old-timey tone.
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Noah
The
Ark
Changed Husbands, Wives Make Wise Diet Change
A woman credits diet changes with curing stomach and bowel trouble. She says avoiding coffee and adopting Postum Coffee and Grape Nuts improved her husband’s digestion and helped a nervous patient she knew. She also notes her own relief after starting Grape Nuts while nursing her baby and praises its benefits for others, citing the Postum Co. as the source.
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Vicksburg
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Trade Outlook Improves Across West as Crops Rise
Dun's Review reports strong trade activity with heavy iron and steel forwarding, steady general merchandise, and near 10,000,000 bushels of grain moved, up from 8,211,228 last week. Westward crop yields look solid while southern rains threaten cotton and wheat. Bradstreet notes 166 business failures for the week ending July 1.
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Chicago
Dun’s
New
United States
Market Quotations Across Cities for Cattle Hogs and Grains
The listing shows prices for cattle hogs and sheep by city including Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Milwaukee Toledo Buffalo and New York. It includes wheat corn oats rye and other staples with bid ranges such as Chicago cattle 4.00 to 5.80 hogs 4.00 to 6.00 and corn around 57 to 63 cents per bushel.
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New York
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
St. Louis
Chicago
Boston
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
W. L
Milwaukee
Indianapolis
Minneapolis
Toledo Sereee
St. Paul
Kansas City
W. L. Ww. L. Des Moines
Omaha Trees
Denver Teros
Pueblo
Bronx City
St. Joseph
Detroit
Toledo
Taft Loomis and Peace Talks Amid Global Tensions
A collection of short notes touches on Taft and Loomis with a dictum of non guilt and a warning to refrain from future missteps. It references threats in Manchuria and Panama as well as pacific hopes,politik, and deficits noted by Secretary Shaw.
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Xsumotous News
Taft
Loomis
Manchuria
Philadelphia
Mitchell
Oregon
Poeland
Panama
Sweden
Norway
Nicholas
Washington
Black Sea
Yellow Sea
Shaw
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Ralph J. Dean
Ashton
Illinois
South Dakota
Pierre
Henry Little
Miller
Ferguson
Henry Miller
Reno County
Kansas
Buhler
Burrton
Wayne Calted
United Mine Workers of America
Palermo
Sicily
Joseph Franzer
Landisville
N. J
Cause of Home and Foreign Missions
Christian Missionary Alliance
Lancaster
Cause Ad
San Diego Harbor
Paul Jones
Col
Daniel
Crow Indian Lands
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