Boycott Gains Steam in China Says Captain Baker
Captain A C Baker of the Raleigh, returning from the Orient, reports the boycott in China growing stronger. He cites seventy one guilds controlling trade, blocking American goods, and notes Australian and Japanese merchants capitalizing on American difficulties. He warns the South of China faces grave disruption and says rescinding Chinese recession laws could reverse the trend.
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Raleigh
China
Manchuria
San Francis
Cantona
Qour
Myst
Korea
New York Mysteries Highlight River Subway and Chinatown Deaths
Three Gotham mysteries unfold in one day as a unidentified man is killed by a moving train near the river, a Chinatown death involves Lottie Lene a white woman, and a man named William Hallinger 25 is dragged from the East River. Police also report Rabel Weber a 20 year old girl found bound and gagged.
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Lottie Lene
Te River
William Hallinger
East River
Rabel Weber
Million for Jews Relief Fund Rises to 2 Million
National Relief Committee wires in another million to aid Jews in Russia. Jacob H. Schiff reports forwarding 1 million to Lord Rothschild in London. the total raised so far is 1,000,000 with 85,000 delivered in hand.
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National Relief Committee
Mittee
Russia
New York
Jacob H. Schit
Lord Rothschild
London
Bruce
Congress Inaction and Rush of Rightists at Opening Sessions
The fifty-ninth Congress opened in Washington with a large public audience as spectators roamed the corridors while the House and Senate conducted routine proceedings. Josey Cauvon was re elected speaker and oath taking occurred. the absence of Hawera marked a notable change. A joint committee was formed to notify President Roosevelt that Congress was ready to transact business.
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Opon_odnay Besnion
Washington
Senate
Congress
House
Josey Cauvon
Mids
Roosevelt
Northwestern Trustees Favor Abolishing Football at Chicago
Northwestern University trustees, led by Evanston leaders, incline to abolish football following Columbia’s example. A majority supports ending the game due to roughness and misalignment with university spirit, hoping for a more dignified pursuit to replace it.
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Northwestern University
Northwestern University At Chicago
Columbia University
Evanston Institution
Heans of
British Cabinet to Fall in King Acceptance Expected
Reported royal acceptance of the cabinet resignation follows a visit by the premier to Buckingham Palace. Sir Edward Campbell-Bannerman summoned to interview with the king as Liberal leader Belford Belfour may return to helm a new government.
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Railroads Win Out in Elkins Act Case Ruling
In Kansas City federal court Judge Phillips ruled the court lacked jurisdiction in cases brought by the federal government against Missouri Pacific Santa Fe and other railways. The railways petition for dismissal was granted, ending the Elkins Act shipment relation charges.
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Phillips
United States District Court
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Oelfie
Santa Me
MHS. CRADWICK IN COURT FAILS TO REVEAL FACTS
Mrs. Cassie L. Chadwick was brought into Cleveland federal bankruptcy court at her request to finalize her affairs. She claimed she would reveal acts of importance, but nothing substantive emerged and the hearing ended with her near collapse from distress.
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Federal Bankruptcy Court
Cleveland
Chadwick
Miners Killed in Utah Diamondville Mine Disaster
Eighteen miners die in a Diamondville Utah explosion at Diamond Coal and Coke No 18. Rescue teams work under fire and debris as families gather at the shaft. The blast 2100 feet underground wrecked braces and mine entrances, delaying rescue efforts.
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Diamondville
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Diamomudvilly
Dlanondville
Aimee Dee
Phonnsx Sneddon
Gigantic Swindle Hurts Middle West Land Buyers
A Portland special reports widespread land fraud in Oregon with forged school land certificates. Officials fear a nationwide network, potentially touching many states west of the Mississippi as certificates circulate and values are misrepresented. The piece also covers a Chicago political tragedy, railroad safety actions, and various brief calamities.
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Ore
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Missisatupi River
Chicago
Pink Pills for Pale People Rheumatism Cure Highlighted
A Dubuque man credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with curing years of rheumatism after three to four weeks of use. He reports joint swelling subsided, mobility returned, and eight years of no relapse, praising the pills as a household remedy. Also notes Los Angeles plans a 240 mile water conduit to secure future supply.
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Jackson Avenue
Dubuque
Iowa
Robert Yates
Ktuner Manufacturing Co
William A
Dr. Willams
Dr. Williams
Mr. Menkel
Dr. William Medicine Co
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N.Y
Los Angelea
Los Angeles
Cal
Coolgardie
Western Australia
Coolgardit
California
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Coffee Heart and Coffee Poison in Postum Ad
A testimonial from a Virginia reader describing coffee as a poison to health. The writer cites heart palpitations indigestion and blotchy complexion from coffee and credits Postum as a healthier beverage replacement improving digestion heart rhythm and overall appearance. The letter mentions a husband and wife and references a postal food product from Battle Creek Michigan.
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Cuffuy
Poetum Co
Battle Creek
Mihi
Weilville
Innocent Man Quouted in Murder Trial Turmoil
A confusing report describes Yeore Heveridge testifying against Burns, then claiming his testimony was perjured. The defense seeks release as authorities deny opposition, amid a dramatic, troubled confession and ongoing legal maneuvers in Des Moines.
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Annies Barras
Cherry Corcordi
Fatal Efert
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Heverhye
Vis
Everidge
Tris
Des Moines
Dere
Buresting
RIFLED MAIL SACK FOUND NEAR ARIA
A damaged report describes a rifled mail sack found near Aria along the Charter Oak route on a November night. It mentions a 1001 remittance from Piest National Bank of Charter Oak to Sioux City and other letters lost or delayed. a cut sack beneath a culvert and a misrouted Sioux City letter.
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Walt Suck
Arion
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Denison
Des Moines Sensation Carruthers S family crisis reported
Des Moines Friday news reports David Carruthers son of Hob Carruthers is dying from a bone disease amid a storm of rumor. The community watches as investigations and school officials consider discipline measures for teachers amid tension over alleged corporal punishment and school purity concerns.
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Hon Yald
Taacher
Des Moines
David Carruthers
Hob" Carruthers
W. C. Riddle
Legacy for Onawa Woman in James H Oliver Will
The late James Ht. Oliver of Misburg Pa, a steel magnate, leaves a widow the bulk of his estate and 1000 shares in Oliver Iron and Steel. His sister Mary Oliver Hulbrugh of Onawa La receives 5000 dollars. Son Daniel Leet Oliver, Yale student, gets stock and other children share a one half interest in the estate.
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James Ht. Oliver
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Mary Oliver Hulbrugh
Oanna
Daniel Leet Oliver
Yale
Oliver Trun
Steel Quapans
Gdith
Marquis Duamet de Stuusurs
Naples
Italy
Burglars Loot Holy Canyon Market Stock and Sacks
Police investigated a burglary at the Holy Canyon Market where robbers entered after telegraph calls, securing about $100 in cash and goods valued at $301. Telephone operator Mert Divan provided details as officers responded, describing the attackers fleeing in darkness with a loud blast observed. Des Moines police were alerted, but no arrests were reported at publication.
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Java
Reverend Marsh to Resign Amid Congregation Backlash
Burlington minister Rev. Marsh announces resignation after congregation rejects his support. J. Haber and J. Migenh report the First Congregational Church of Burlington disapproves his stance, while revival services led by A. Sundiy draw earnest participation. Salary cuts and tensions accompany the move, with Marsh cited as sympathetic to the dissent.
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Mle Moral Iy
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Mr. Man
Iowa Football Victim Jorry Rowe Dies After Injuries
The 18 year old Jorry Rowe, who wed Britney Motday, died from internal injuries sustained in a football game three weeks earlier. Parents learned of the severity only shortly before his death as physicians reported the ruptures were beyond remedy. Rowe reportedly did not want football blamed for his death.
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Sidney
Tierry Rowe
Britney
Hia Parenta
Tie
Adel Fire Destroys Multiple Adel Businesses
A large blaze struck Adel Wednesday morning engulfing the Alestin drug store area and heavily damaging four neighboring businesses. The fire, which proved resistant to initial efforts, required aid from Des Malies and a linked fire train to control. Fire officials report extensive property loss with uncertain total value.
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Vo Lenthi
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Hekerson
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Appel
Central Train Derailed and Local Incidents Spill News
A derailed Chicago to Omaha limited near Mark Adams crossing disrupted service with engin e and baggage car off track but no injuries reported. Separately business leaders near Manson discussed forming a merchants association to curb drug storefronts.
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Mark Idams
Basineer Wahl
Geb
Teller
Manson
BOLD ROBBERY AND TRAGIC DEATHS REPORTED IN DES MOINES AREA
A report details a bold robbery at a Des Moines grocery with robbers forcing open a safe and stealing about $4. Separately, Holt Ness, a wagon foreman, died after his wagon collided with a railroad yard obstacle. A young woman, Miss Hexale Thenyy, died from severe burns following a fire incident. A jury in Orange City found Matthew Halles guilty of murder in the second degree. Multiple other injuries and incidents are described, including attacks near Hoek Maphols and a fatal head injury to Jon Foottall Piayere Hart.
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Tew Moines
Haskell
Bine
Orange City
Matthew Halles
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Juls
Hin Blowe
How Turinel Was Cooled
The article describes a tunnel project in Idaho where a riverbed tunnel 1200 feet long faced extreme heat, reaching 108 degrees. Pumps and sprays failed to cool the air. superintendent Winn Pile used river water pumping and garden sprayers with success. The piece includes a signature ad for Dodd’s Kidney Pills praising their effectiveness.
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Idaho
Absenteelam Sermon Reflections From a Fragmented Journal
A battered excerpt recalls a sermon called Absenteelam read in church. The writer cautions against scrolls with poor print and warns readers not to read while traveling or when unwell, urging discipline and focus amid a fragile, eroded text.
Are You Tired Nervous Sleepless and Needy Relief
Advertisement touts Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a blood nourishing tonic to treat nervousness sleeplessness and fatigue. Claims no alcohol and full endorsement by medical authorities. Also promotes Golden Medical Discovery for stomach bowel issues and related ailments with additional products and mail offers.
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Pierce
Th. V. Vieree
Ruffalo
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