Dowie's Zion City Builds a New World Religion Capital
The article portrays John Alexander Dowie and his Zion City as a growing religious and political movement. It notes 5,040 residents and 1,000 houses under construction on Lake Michigan shore, with a marble temple planned to seat 30,000. Dowie aims to expand globally, establish a theocratic party, and base education and religion in his kingdom, attracting thousands of followers from across the U S and beyond.
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Zion City
Dowie
Lake Michigan
Chicago
Milwaukee
Jerusalem
Zion
Arkansas
West
New England
Dixie
Neely Freed Under Cuban Amnesty Bill
Neely released after a Havana court sentenced him on March 24 to ten years imprisonment and a 56701 dollar fine for involvement in Cuban postal frauds. The amnesty by President Palma covered Americans convicted or awaiting trial during the occupation. Other sentences included Reeves and Rathbone, with Reeves pardoned April 22 and Rathbone released on bail, while Roosevelts review followed.
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Neely
Havana
Palma
Cuba
Audencia Court of
F. W. Neely
W. EL. Reeves
Estes G. Rathbone
Reeves
Leonard Wook
Rathbone
Roosevelt
Queen of Swindlers Mme Humbert
A Paris fraud case centers on Mme Humbert and her husband, fugitives sought by New York police. In twenty years they allegedly swindled 8 million francs from French bankers with a fake inheritance, but creditors found the safe empty.
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Mme. Humbert
Paris
New York
Crawford Brothers
Dreyfus
France
Losses Mount From May Anthracite Strike
The May 12 start of the anthracite strike has produced an estimated 25 million dollars in losses. Reports describe injuries to two boys, beatings of watchmen and workers, property damage, and ongoing tension.
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Ic Cis Cave
OAT KING OF THE WEST
James A. Patten, mayor of Evanston and leading Chicago Board of Trade figure, closed a large May oats position after nine months of activity. He reportedly profited around 500000 dollars as 400000 bushels traded in hours and the market hit the highest May oats price since 1804.
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Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
James A. Patten
Evanston
Patten
Latten James Palien
Philippines bandits arrests and disputed general interview
The report details arrests of nine men linked to a gang of ladrones who seized Americans, with two Teresa police officers named among the identifications. Major Waller faces inquiry over controversial newspaper quotes about Philippines operations and a looming court martial, amid presidential and Moody scrutiny.
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Luzon
Fifth Cavalry
Binangonan
Rizal Province
Stewart
Block
Finnegan
Davis
Carr
Ladrones
Teresa
Morong
L. W.T. Waller
San Francisco
Moody
Roosevelt
Maj. Waller
Philippines
Gen. Smith
Samar
Washington
Recount to Cost $60,000 at Philadelphia Mint
New Philadelphia mint superintendent Landis faces a five month recount of vast treasure. Government spending to tally gold and silver bullion and coin totals about $60,000. Gold bullion weighs over 550000 pounds, with wealth distributed across bullion and coin values.
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Philadelphia
Landis
Patten rises from farmer boy to Evanston mayor
Patten began as a Sandwich HL farmer boy then moved to Chicago and joined the State grain inspection office. He rose to the Board of Trade and for ten years ran grains and stocks. After an alderman bid in Chicago failed he moved to Evanston where he has become mayor.
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Mr. Patten
Sandwich
Chicago
State Grain Inspection Office
Board of Trade
Evanston
Various political and social notes from the era
The column lists remarks about President Roosevelt daily shaving Gen Miles retirement in eighteen months Senator West health Senator Spooner Senate vs cabinet roles staff strength in Georgia Beveridge on Wall Street Croker personal assessment Clark Carr potential West Indies governor McCroskey youngest US governor Vanderbilt fast car Penrose on Senate size Baltimore banjo maker Boucher still living Washington discharge policy Yerkes painting by Constant Carter dying at Fort Leavenworth Roosevelt aging in six months in the White House
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Senator West
Senator Spooner
Senate
Georgia
Beveridge
Wall Street
Richard Croker
New York
Willie IX
Vanderbilt
Senator Penrose
Pennsylvania
United States Senate
Mre
William Boucher
Baltimore
Gov
McBride
Washington
Charles T. Yerkes
Benjamin Constant
Paris
Yerkes
Oberlin M. Carter
Fort Leavenworth
Roosevelt
White House
Condition Of Crops In Midwestern And Southern States
The weekly Weather Bureau crop report notes uneven rainfall nationwide with heavy rains in the lower Missouri and upper Mississippi valleys while central states face drought. Corn grows rapidly in Nebraska Kansas Missouri Indiana Ohio while Wisconsin Michigan suffer from too much moisture and cold. Winter wheat improves in Ohio Valley Oregon and California, with harvests underway in Kansas and southern Illinois. Cotton enjoys favorable conditions in northern sections but southern central districts see slow growth. Tobacco suffers from drought in Virginia North Carolina and Kentucky amid heavy heat. Overall grass remains favorable. hay, oats, and barley show promise in multiple states.
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Weather Bureau
Central Valle
Central
West Calf
Missouri
New England
Uppississippi
Upper
Lake Region
Pithintic
Agulé States
Nebraska
Kansas
Indiana
Illinois
Towa
Ohio
Ilinois
Wisconsin
Michigan
West Gulf States
Ohio Valley
Hiois
Carolinas
Tennessee
Washington
Oregon
California
Iowa
South Dakota
Ats
Tuwa
Texas
Middle Atlantic
Kentucky
Inia
North Carolina
Dakota
Edison Announces Success of Storage Battery
Thomas A. Edison asserts a new storage battery is not acid and will free mankind from horses. He notes the alkaline design, withholding the exact formula, and says tests have been thorough before any public sale. He stresses road testing over laboratory work and promises complete readiness before release.
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Thos. A. Edison
Thomas A. Edison
Row at Mormon Meeting Sparks Gunfire in Kentucky
In Marshall County Kentucky a Mormon meeting at the Davis chapel was disrupted by a gunfight as opponents volleyed bullets. Hardy Lamb was wounded in the leg and converts fired back. Fear of further bloodshed rose amid the chaos.
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Davis’ Chapel
Marshall County
Hardy Lamb
Governor Jefferson Davis of Arkansas Ousted by Church Members
The Arkansas governor, Jefferson Davis, was expelled from his church after charges of improper conduct. The sermons cited public excesses and discipline was sustained, amid debates over his treatment of black prisoners and a freed man sent to Massachusetts on parole.
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Arkansas
Jeferson Davis
Cov
Davis
Massachusetts
Gov. Davis
South
Twentieth Century Train Sparks Speedup Moves
Rail officials report growing public demand for faster passenger service and note the New York Central and Lake Shore Short trains leading a trend. The daily Twentieth Century is the latest fast service to Chicago and the West with electric and Pintsch lighting and premium Pullman equipment. An industry observer predicts further running-time reductions on mainlines nationwide within the next year.
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New York Central
Lake Shore
Chicago
Pullman Company
Northwest
West
Drowning Incidents Mark Evening Crimes and Disasters
Miss Maude Hwood, 21, drowned in a pond near Nardin Virginia while bathing. Tom F. Wood, a Springfield cattle dealer, drowned when a rowboat capsized on the White River at Forsythe Missouri. his companion swam to shore. White House plans for summer in Washington and a major fire at White Horn Colorado causing $25,000 in losses. Cantalope growers in Southern California arrange railroad marketing to Eastern cities. A Missouri penitentiary riot over meat quality. Senator Mclaurin of South Carolina reportedly offered and accepted judge position for the United States Court of Claims.
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St. Joseph
Maude Hwood
Nardin
VA. T
Roosevelt
Washington
White Horn
Colo
California
Missouri Penitentiary
Senator Mclauria
South Carolina
United States Court of Claims
John Devis
Tom F. Wood
Springfield
Forsythe Mo
Wood
White River
Exposition Outline of Acts Lessons and Reflections
A professor reviews apostolic progress from Pentecost through Paul’s early missions, highlighting Jerusalem and Antioch as key centers, Peter and Paul as leading figures, and the shift from Judaism toward universal Christianity. He contrasts primitive fervor with modern life, urging Spirit guided daily living. Next lesson titled The Giving of Manna.
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Saul of
Tarsus
Peter
Aenas
Dorcas
Cornelius
Antioch
Syria
Urison
Pisidia
Paul
Lystra
Jerusalem
Europe
Apostolic Church
Saul
Jerusalan
Porter
Tito Isheut Palestine
King
Groruay
Jed
Christ
Jess
Gotrich Plans Social Jump Despite Town Noise
In a private quarrel a woman suggests writing a letter to threaten kidnapping their son Jim to gain publicity. The plan hinges on appearing in the papers, reflecting a bid for social prominence amid local gossip and concern.
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Gotrich
Marie
Hardened to Privation in Ohio State Journal Cartoon
A humorous exchange questions Scribbles as a North Pole explorer. Jester replies that poets endure privation, reflecting a playful editorial cartoon from the Ohio State Journal.
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Jimson
North Pole
Ohio State Journal
The Real Thing on Bridal Tour Ends in Cozy Suite
A young newlywed couple visits a hotel during their bridal tour asking for rooms for themselves. The hotel clerk suggests a suite and the couple agrees, noting she is the sweetest thing that ever happened.
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