Public lands convention opens with Garfield urging national view
The Denver three day public lands convention heard Secretary Garfield urge viewing laws as national assets not regional. He pressed constructive criticism and highlighted that public lands belong to all the people, aiming to align western perspectives with federal policy amid ongoing debates.
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Public Lands Convention
Denver
Colo
James R. Garfield
Secretary of the Interior
Richard A. Taal- Unger
Feneral Land Offics
Jienty N. Tellar
United States
Colorado
J. M. Wilson
Wyoming
Fred FP. Johnson
Garfield
Ohio Court Denies Recognition of Clandestine Masons
Ohio Supreme Court upholds circuit court ruling in New York lodge of Masons versus Rufus N Weaver trustees. Decision declares clandestine or Cerneau Masons unrecognized in Ohio courts. Worthington New England lodge had split from the banned branch about fifteen years earlier over property ownership.
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Ohio
Ohio Supreme Court
Circuit Court
New York Lodge of Masone
Rufus N. Weaver
Trustes
Cerneau Masons
New England Lodge
Worthington
Masons
Grand Lodge
New York Man Confesses Aiding Wife Death By Gas
James Wardell of New York confessed to Coroner Acritelli and ADA Manly that he planned a death by own action pact and shot his wife in West Twenty fifth Street. An autopsy showed she died from inhaling gas, meaning Wardell did not know she was already dead when he fired. The charge to be filed remains undecided.
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James Wardell
New York
Tues
Acritelli
Manly
West Twenty-fifth Street
Wardell
Wreck on the Big Youn Train Through Open Switch
A Big Four passenger train No. 14 derailed at an open switch in northern Columbus Ohio injuring several passengers and fatally harming J G Creegan from Cleveland and H T Reed from Manefield among others. Several travelers suffered only minor injuries as the train diverted toward a factory spur. The French government won a vote of confidence after cabinet turmoil over prosecuting agitators in southern France.
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Columbus
City of Columbus
Mia
Elizabeth la Cleveland
J. G. Creegan
Cleveland
H. T. Reed
Manefeld
Dr. Hyndman
New York
Jon Mahaffey
Ireman
France
Not to Wed Mrs Palmer Earl Denies Engagement
The Earl of Munster in London denied a report that he is engaged to Mrs Potter Palmer. Sioux City Jive Stock Market notes Tuesday quotes with Toy peeves at 0.25 and Top hogs at 6.00.
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Sioux City
Youngest Baltimore murderer convicted of manslaughter
The youngest killer in Baltimore's court history, Sidney Jolly, 6 negro, was Tuesday convicted of manslaughter. He is the subject of a sensational case from Maryland's criminal courts.
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Younsert
Criminal Courts of
Baltimore
Sidney Jolly
Chicago Telegraphers discuss strike threat at mass meeting
About fifteen hundred operators attended a Chicago mass meeting of the Commercial Telegraphers, with over 100 women among them. They did not vote to strike but passed a resolution urging Western Union officials in New York to meet the employees' committee within ten days to settle grievances or risk action. A strike fund of one day's pay was approved, totaling around five thousand dollars from Chicago and fifty thousand nationally. Messages from New York and other cities urged support for the Chicago stance. The national president in New York said officers would stay until grievances are settled.
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Chicagoo Commercial
Samuel J. Small
New York
C D. Jones
Chicago
United States
Canada
Mexico
Chicagou
Kirby Stands for Bond for Gil Company
John Henry Kirby of Austin signs for 3,600,090 in favor of Winter-Pierce Oil, now in the hands of a receiver as ordered by Judge Brooks. The company has previously incurred fines and costs over 1,506.00. Irvy asserts broad enforcement for fair trials before guilt and sentencing.
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Kirby
Gil Company
John Henry Kirby
Austin
Tex
Winter-Pierce Oil Company
Brooks
State District Court
Irvy
Ies
India
Wreck on Great Northern Injures Seventeen on Oriental Limited
Seventeen persons were injured in the wreck of the Oriental Limited on the Great Northern Railway west of Palermo North Dakota at six o'clock Saturday morning. Nine cars plunged down a twenty foot embankment and all but the mail car burned. Engineer James Longevan went down with the engine but escaped injury. Fireman Hugh A Nolan jumped and hurt his foot. The wreck was caused by a broken rail which the engineer says he saw long before the engine left the track.
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Oriental Limited
Great Northern Railway
Palermo
N. D
Cara
Mall
James Longevan
Hugh A. Nolan
Longevan
Battle in Kentucky Ends in Deaths and Wounding
In Owsley county near Booneville two men were killed and two wounded in a Sunday whisky dispute. Tom Wilson and Wiley Bowling died, while Henry Caudell and William Long were injured as factions led by Wilson, Caudell, and Collina clashed with Estepp, Bowling, and Long. Over a dozen shots were fired. Caudell is not expected to survive. Also, in Idaho land conspiracy cases, G H Kesler, William Dwyer, and W P Kettenbach were found guilty on two counts and acquitted on three.
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Lee Rose
Owsley County
Booneville
Tom Wilson
Wiley Bowling
Henry Caudeill
William Long
Henry Caudell
Henry Collina
John Estep
Waley Bowling
North Idaho
G. H. Kesler
William Dwyer
W. P. Kettenbach
Funeral of Senator Morgan at Scinia Alu
The funeral of the late John T. Morgan was held at Scinia Alu at noon on Saturday. Thousands attended, with delegations from every city in the state and many distinguished men present.
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Senator Morgan
John T. Morgan
ScInia
Alu
Ripley Quits Canal Post for Lucrative Turn in U.S.
Joseph Ripley resigns as consulting engineer on the Panama Canal Commission to take a higher paying position in this country.
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Ripley
Joseph Ripley
Panama Canal Commission
Western League Baseball Schedule At Sioux City
Schedule of Western League games to be played at Sioux City in the near future lists matchups and dates including Denver Pueblo and other clubs. A Lisbon dispatch reports a dynamite explosion in Corthila Portugal killing thirty, tied to vengeance by discharged workers. Also notes an overdue Norwegian steamer Preston ashore near San Andreas and unfounded uprisings rumors in Pinar del Rio. Governor Magoon called the Pinar del Rio claim unfounded.
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Broux City
Sioux City
Oman
Denver
AL Pueblo
Lisbon
Corthila
Portugal
Ti de
Steiner
Preston
Olsen
New Orleans
San Andreas
Emi
Stewart
Pinar del Rio
Hayaona
Gov. Magoon
High Missouri passenger refused fare, ejected from wagon
A Missouri passenger named Bhay refused to pay 3 cents per mile on a Wabash line train. He was ejected from the car at a local stop after arguing the rate, and a brief incident report noted the dispute and subsequent removal by conductors.
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E. Duvyden
Fixed by M'Pius hson: Cent Fare Trial Begins
Judge Smith McPherson in Kanene City MO rules nationwide 2 cent passenger fare act takes effect at 6 pm Wednesday to run for three months. Railroads may seek court challenge if it proves unremunerative. State barred from enforcing max freight rate law pending federal case.
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Smith McPherson
Red Oak
United States District Court
Kanene City
Missouri
Lodge Attacks Immigration Station. Philadelphia Called a Disgrace
Senator Henry Cabot Lodge of Massachusetts, chairing the immigration commission subcommittee, said the Ellis Island investigations will take about two years with a possible partial report next fall. He reported six commission members are new in Europe reviewing immigration abroad and condemned Philadelphia’s station as a disgrace. He urged a new building and doctors at all stations after noting one physician examined over 1,000 immigrants in a day at Baltimore.
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Lodge
Sutton
Philadelphia
United States
Henry Cabot Lodge
Massachusetts
Commission of Immigration
Ellis Ishuul
Baltimore
Pittsburg Draws Line on Prize Winning Picture
Pittsburg rejects The Bath by Gaston La Touche as Carnegie prize winner. First prize not added to permanent collection, drawing sharp criticism from readers and pulpit condemnations. Public opinion sways fine arts committee and awards jury.
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Pittsburg
the Bath
Gaston la Touche
Carnegie Institute
Orchard Trial Adjourned as Caldwell Set to Hear Order
Harry Orchard, who confessed to killings including former Governor Steunenberg and eighteen others, was brought to Caldwell Idaho and presented to Judge Wood. The Haywood case at Bolse is adjourned to allow Wood to formally adjourn Orchard's trial for the present term. The trial date remains undecided until the Bolse cases against Haywood Mayer and Pettibone at Bolus are settled.
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Bolse
Harry Orchard
Steunenberg
Caldwell
Idaho
Urge Japs to Be Calm Constitutional Party Calls for Calm
Leading members of the constitutional party at a meeting in Tokyo on Monday afternoon passed a resolution on the American question urging calmness and prudence and the advisability of trusting both governments for a satisfactory solution.
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Constituiional Party
Tokio
Catholic meeting set for national convention in Indianapolis
Anthony Mateo national secretary of the American Federation of Catholic societies announced Monday that the program for the national convention in Indianapolis from July 14 to 17 has been completed.
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Anthony Mateo
American Federation of Catholic Societles
Elatic
American Federaton of Catholic Societies
Indianapolis
Cabinet Near Collapse Over Sugar House Fraud Bills
The French cabinet faced near defeat in the chamber of deputies as bills to curb fraud were debated. The session was suspended and later the government chose to accept a cut in the supplementary wine tax.
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Chamber of Deputies
Delaware and Hudson Railroad raises wages for conductors and crew
Following a conference of employees and officials at Binghamton the Delaware and Hudson Railroad announces an immediate ten percent wage increase for all conductors baggagemen and trainmen effective at once.
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Delaware and Hudson Railroad Company
Binghamton
France to prosecute wine revolt leaders
France moves to arrest and prosecute all leaders of the wine growers uprising. In Detroit, Dan William Roule, 85, a carpenter, killed his wife and then fatally stabbed himself after a bitter quarrel as she sought a divorce. Austrian Parliament opens on universal suffrage. Alabama Gov. Comer appoints ex-Congressman John H. Wank to fill the U.S. Senate vacancy caused by Senator Morgan's death until July 19 legislature session.
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France
WIII
Dan
Detroit
Wiliam Roule
Mich
Bfrs
Morgan
N Mage
Comar
Alabama
John HH. Wankhead
United States Senate
New York Life Officials Named in Trade Row
A garbled passage mentions New York Life Insurance Company figures including a fret view presi dent and Larwin Pf Kigatey tied to leadership, along with Alexander E. Orr. The exact roles are unclear due to OCR errors but indicate senior positions within the firm and possible board or executive ties.
Webster City militia unit faces Sunday shooting ban
Webster City Company C members clash with residents over Sunday rifle range use near the river. Residents warn state officials to enforce laws or the militia may be crippled in regimental shoots. Militiamen say smokeless powder lessens nuisance and that Sunday practice is a weekday accessibility issue.
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Webster City
Mita
Company C
Company C. Ike
Buxton
Company
Newton youth fatally injured in runaway carriage
A runaway carriage in WheytonNewton injured Harry Hawke, 19, who was driving and thrown headfirst, remaining unconscious through Sunday night. Three companions, a youth and two girls, escaped serious injury, while Roy Livingston and Miss Short suffered bruises. Authorities say recovery is not expected.
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Newton
Harry Hawke
Hawke
Roy Livingston
Miss Short
Wheyton
Port Dodge Loses School Fire Destroys Fort Dodge High
A fast burning blaze destroyed the Fort Dodge High School on Tenth Street Hill. A fre caused by faulty wiring was reported as the structure, recently built, burned fiercely despite low water pressure. Estimated losses reached about 75,000 with 25,000 in furniture.
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Fort Dodge High School
Tenth Street Hill
Jossey
Fusure
Skeleton Key Robbery at Central Depot
A daytime robbery at Manson Central depot nets $7050 from a cashier, with $70.50 missing from cash on hand. Entry used skeleton keys while doors were locked. clerk was away at dinner. A heavyset stranger who arrived on an early morning train drew suspicion as the investigation began.
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Manson
Miineds
Denler
Johnson
Woman Attacked by Burglars in Boone Residence
Mrs. William Stokte, wife of a Chicago and Northwestern roundhouse worker, was badly beaten and choked by burglars during the night. They sought money but were deterred when her brother produced a gun, after which they fled with no plunder. The victim is expected to recover.
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Womnn
William Stokte
Chicago and Northwestern Roundhouse
Boone
Orange City Man Hurt In Train Incident At Holland
A telegram from Pipestone Minnesota reports G Van de Stee, late Hetten hotel proprietor, struck by a train in Holland Minnesota and seriously injured. He had left Orange City for Holland on land business the day prior. Jews Girl to Go to Egypt. Miss Liftian Pekin of Atlantic has been notified by the United Presbyterian general board that her mission appointment to Egypt has been accepted and she will sail to begin duties early next fall.
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Orange City
Pipestone
Minn
G. van de Stee
Hetten
Holland
Egypt
Mies Liftian Pekin
Athantic
General Board of Foreign Missions
The
United Presbyterian Church
Boone Engineers Meet Northwestern System Officials
Engineers at Boone entertained by the Boone Judge of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers as Northwestern 1 system engineers visited Town. A telegram from Chicago announced the death of I J Savage a charter member and organizer of the Boone division forty years ago. The fire chief appointment dispute continued with the board of police and fire commissioners directing recognition of Charles M Nicholson as chief. Also notes of a green bug outbreak near eastern Town and a drowning accident near Eddyville involving a 11 year old boy named Theme. J Blake, 64, celebrated his sixty fourth wedding anniversary with wife James Dane wary.
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Boone
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Northwestern
Chicago
I. J. Savage
Beone
Hawa
Wines Pointe
Canatha
Thomas
Eddyville
Dubuque Shows First Dry Sunday After Ban on Liquor
In Dubuque Iowa the city observed its first dry Sunday since Prohibition era began local authorities and Archbishop Keany led a crusade against saloons Judge Benson issued an injunction halting sales at midnight Saturday opening a new era for the old river town. Many residents rushed to nearby East Dubuque and Kimble Park as crowd estimates at Whine Bin rose to thousands with beer and refreshments quickly selling out.
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Iowa
Dubuque
Benson
Salagas
Keany
Cady
First Congregational
Kimble’s Park
Whine
St Fy
LIQUOR LAW RULING BY JUDGE PLATT IN IOWA CASE
Judge Franklin C Platt rules consent of property owners is required within fifty feet of the building housing a saloon not within fifty feet of the room where the bar operates Teeter vs Sibert involves the Irving house buffet in a three story hotel with outer limits over fifty feet from the bar room Temperance supporters are expected to respond.
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Franklin GC. Platt
Franklin C. Platt
Mason City
Teeter
Sibert
Irving House Buffet
Dickinson Trial Postponed Again Over Blydenburgh Case
The murder case against H G Dickinson, alleged to have killed Irene Blydenburgh of Eldurit, is delayed again until September. The defense requests time to cordialize life and complete life insurance arrangements while the victims’ friends oppose further delay.
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Blydenburgh
H. G. Dickinon
Irene Blydenburgh
Fldurit
Dickinson
Eldorns
Butler Nabbed After Pocket Prowl at Cedar Rapids Park
Jamen Butler, held to the grand jury on charges of attempting to pick pockets, was captured Sunday evening at Gever Park by J. E. Grover of Rowley as crowds queued for the streetcar. Butler resisted a police photo as officers contacted Cedar Rapids authorities.
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Jatehes Crook
Cedar Rapids Park
Wml
Tim
Poller
Jamen Butler
Grand Jury
Cedar Rapids
Gever Park
Butler
J. E. Grover
Rowley
Grover
Onawa Hose Team Wins Holstein Association Race
The Onawa hose team returned home elated after victory in the Holstein race at the Maple Valley Fireman Tournament. They clocked 269.5 seconds, slower than their Hat Creek record, and previously won the association race for three straight years, earning the championship belt.
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Onawa Hose
Holstein
Hatt Creek
Arce
Maple Valley Fireman's Tournament Association
Firecracker Law Delayed Until 1908 in Most Cities
An erroneous impression persists in many towns that a new anti-firecracker bill prohibiting dynamite caps and large fireworks will take effect on the upcoming Fourth of July. The law does not apply until January 1, 1908, allowing small boys to freely celebrate this year.
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Somone
Bloux City fire team wins world championship at state tourney
The report notes the Bloux City fire team won the world championship and tied for the free for all paid fire departments at the Town state tremens tournament held in Clinton last year. Also mentioned are Eda Grove Hoy winning a $100 prize for best essay by a Northwestern University student and several local tragedies and incidents including a drowning at Mason City and a work accident at Cedar Thaplda.
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Bloux City
Jock
Clinton
Lore Counch Bluffs
Eda Grove Hoy
Ralph Heilman
BE. &. Heilman
Ida Grove
Northwestern University
Chicago
Morning Side College
Dissolution of the Duma Triggers Czarist Crisis
The article reports the dissolution of the Duma by the Emperor amid mounting revolutionary tension. It describes parliament’s suspension, military deployment in St Petersburg, mass arrests, and government action to curb radical dissent while justifying the move as protection against treason and chaos.
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Nichulis
Nev
Caar
Aspen
Aiuntelpal Press
Ulstke
Lrnchettskh
St Petersburg
St. Petersburg
Uta
Greminterd Haive
Industria
Jamdon
Uiat
Ukise
Cann
Ower
Nature
Hins
Bupathe
Alverton
Ade Yuee
Clima
Unclear text on Amyrun lighting and power concessions
Fragmentary report discusses Chandoster Lighting and WT about Amyrun city power conditions. Mentions 200 000 parry ration and electric services, with references to potential concessions and plans affecting electricity, telephony, and local infrastructure despite garbled wording.
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Chandoster Lighting Companies
Amyrun
Thibe
Fragmented Medical Dialogue Hinting at Patient Care
A garbled OCR snippet shows two exchanges about interdepartmental care. It mentions a last patient and a regular example, suggesting a hospital setting with unclear clinical details and torn phrasing typical of old newspaper text.
Louisville Court or Judicial Quote Missing Context
Fragmentary OCR text from a Louisville court or jurisdiction appears to quote a discussion on past actions and a reference to Vince Craoi. The readable portion hints at a question about a past year and a statement that someone was “yes,” but the garbled text lacks clear names, dates, or events for a concrete summary.
Argand Lamp Invention Shaped Modern Illumination
A historical note explains Argand’s lamp design, describing how a thin wick with ample air flow improved burning, reducing smoke. It credits the Argand method with advancing lamp technology and notes later refinements while linking modern household lamps to its principles.
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